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Serves him right for opening his big gob then.

There will be a media circus leading up to this one. Cliche, but if the players play the match and not the occasion and let Nigel and to an extent Pochettino take the media attention we will win and we'll be on the brink of safety.

It was a dopey question that didn't deserve the answer it got. It was a pity Pochettino's interpreter didn't do what Ranieri's used to do and answer the question as he wanted rather than with a translation of Ranieri's response.

Reading because if we beat them I'll feel like we're almost there. Beyond that, Tottenham because I have to live amongst them and West Ham because they deserve a hammering.

I heard him. He said we hadn't played well but at least we were winning. Unbelievable.

I never saw Adkins fly off the handle as you put it. He was calm and even in press conferences to the point of boring us senseless. Tearing a strip off players would be entirely understandable, expected even, part of a manager's armoury to get the best out of his players. A recent example, Pochettino half time against Liverpool.

He said on 5live he might. Suspect he'll look at the evidence to see whether it justifies his position before deciding.

This doesn't sound like Adkins at all. I never saw any evidence of rudeness, condescension or poor man management, quite the opposite, he seemed courteous and generous to a fault. Sorry, just don't believe it. He was sacked because Cortese wanted someone he thinks is a better coach.

Has he been sacked or has he walked?

He had an excellent first half. Probably our best player in that period.

No it won't.

We've now beaten the champions of England and the champions of Europe. Let's see whether the experts give us any credit.

This building for the future is a load of crap. We've been building for the future since 1966 and we've won fck all. Football's played in the present. We haven't even qualified yet. If Caroll gets picked ahead of Lambert then that's it for me with England until the manger is replaced.

England get on my wick. Love/hate though.

I did the BBC predictor and had us finishing 10th. Perhaps a bit optimistic but I think we'll finish higher than 442 does. I see that 5 of Stoke's last eight are against sides below them. You can look at this either way. That this gives them an easier run. On the other hand should they lose some of those games they could be dragged right into it. They play Sunderland, Norwich, QPR, Villa as well as Saints. Their other games are against Everton, Manu and Tottenham. Could our final game of the season be a crucial one but not, as 442 see it, for us, but for Stoke? I had them staying up, just, but their recent form is not good.

This from Chelsea Supporters Group. Do they mean us? "Southampton supporters are also prone to dressing inappropriately. A few years ago they had Ronald McDonald prancing around on the pitch before the match with some kids. I was in a quandary. Was this a pitch invasion by their supporters, a cameo appearance by their then manager, Gordon Strachan or a somewhat inappropriate commercial venture? Southampton supporters would not be at sea in Ronald McDonald outfits. Cruise ship entertainers often have to don more ridiculous attire and, as we are all too aware, Southampton supporters are more than likely to be or to have been cruise ship entertainers. A whole city comprised of those whose childhood dreams led them to the docks. Please don’t emulate them."

Keeping their powder dry in case we don't qualify.

No money like S****horpe then...only much bigger. Leeds looks unstable admittedly.

I've been in the away parts of several grounds over the years. You keep a low profile or you get chucked out.

Yep. Puts it in perspective. We remember a dramatic free kick of how many years ago?

Well what can you say. It's not like we haven't seen it all before.

"Lampard could have played tonight to be frank". Like it Roy.

Looking at that press conference he looked uncomfortable. The job is a step down for Nigel. I wouldn't be surprised if his heart isn't in it. Leeds looked a better fit. Anyway, as long as he doesn't take points off us he has my best wishes.

If he wins one match you just know which one it will be.

correlation not cause.