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The 2 situations are not remotely comparable.

I haven't watched it yet, but have read about it. For me this highlights a few issues. I've worked with top flight players, and have met with them and their agents. These guys put a ridiculous amount of trust and faith in their agents, and any other outside advisors, most all but working on a "just tell me what to do and I'll do it" basis. Sadly, there's a lot of naivety, generally. There's also a bit of a herd mentality, and if one player who is seen as savvy does something that sounds like a good idea, others follow. If anyone, or firm, gets a decent name in the game, the good word spreads and they'll clean up. I've even known it with the brokers that source high end cars for players, get one player at a club and sort them out, you'll get the rest, then when that lad moves and has an influence in the changing room, then you get players from his next club. Putting aside the rights and wrongs of tax avoidance schemes ( but, 1. if you play with fire you get burnt, 2. if it sounds too good to be true, it is), I can imagine these guys were told this was the best thing to do, saw other people doing it, and followed the herd. At the end of the day, the lives of people who've followed advice from people who owed them a duty of care have been massively affected. Very sad carry on.

You criticise tax rises, whilst singling out our increasing debt, and increased borrowing costs. There's a disconnect there. The markets want to see financial prudence If we accept that more borrowing isn't the answer, and you've ruled out tax rises, what's the solution to reducing the fiscal black hole to the satisfaction of the markets?

I'm baffled why you think that labour MPs would vote themselves out of a job, and open the doors for a reform government.

In more important news, government borrowing costs have soared, which isn't great when coupled with increased borrowing. Essentially, we're a bit fucked. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy989njnq2wo

I'm not sure these are meant as serious points. The government always has, and always will, hire lawyers for any legal matter or court. Nobody would expect Kier or the lord chancellor to pop along to the High Court every time there's a judicial review or some other legal process involving the government would they.

5 for me, although I'm cautious as I haven't the new boys play. Like others have said, GK isn't good, although a Baz upgrade was never in the cards. I'm OK with the CB's and have no issues with Stephens at this level. Hopefully THB picks up, and if he does, the new boys should do well in a back 4. Quarshie looks a year or so away for me, but Mads looks brilliant. CM doesn't have the right balance. Azaz offers us what we need further up, but that doesn't help is further back. Out wide we've recruited really well on the face of it. My main concern though is who's on the end of Fellows balls into the box. I'd like to think Archer will come good, but let's see. In short, CB aside where we're ok, the spine ain't the best imo, but the bits on the side are decent. I think we have a play off squad.

Cute story, but what he does on the pitch is all that matters. Looks promising though.

Wtf are you on about mate. I've never said a word about Trump hiring lawyers. Now hiring his picks as Supreme Court Judges, that's a different matter. When people start criticising a government for hiring lawyers to uphold the law, but applaud a leader who hires Judges to get things done his way, something ain't right.

That's daft even by your standards, and echo chamber fm. Do you honestly think that governments don't always employ decent lawyers to advise and represent it? When the unthinking vote your reform mates in, they will as well.

Under 19's too, so Robinson won't be around either.

Edozie, yes, but not sure about Aribo. I'd like to keep him personally, decent player at this level who will give us another option. If he was on the bench at the weekend, I reckon we'd have won if he came in for Downes.

I suspect he'll stay for a nominal fee, although he'll be fighting for a place with another stellar ex saint RB, Kayne Ramsey.

Not Bree who'll come back here.

Conor Chaplin has joined Pompey. Good signing.

Just odd that he went somewhere where he won't play. His England chances wouldn't have been any less playing for us. Strange move.

From anyone in particular at Paris FC, or are you not fussy? 😉

Bacon

He may not have wanted a permanent in case we don't get promoted. It feels like a loan suits everyone with Wellington crocked.

If I was Still, that's exactly the decision I would have made. Downs isn't the answer this season imo.

Not comparable. It's entirely possible that Still has seen enough to realise he's not really in his plans. I'm probably being hopeful, but it possible that if he moves out, there's room for a better striker.

Classy.

That doesn't make sense to be fair. He used tactics. Different ones. There's never a football match without some sort of tactics being used.

Ducky gives praise where it's due, but calls a shovel a fucking shovel. Nowt wrong with that imo. Chat GPT has this to say about your favourite poster: Do They Enjoy Being a Fan? Yes, it’s clear that Lord Duckhunter does care deeply about Southampton—which is a hallmark of a committed fan. Although their tone is often blunt, irreverent, and heavily critical, it doesn’t signal disinterest—instead, it suggests they’re emotionally invested and hold strong expectations. Signals of true fandom: Consistent forum presence: Frequent posts in club-specific threads. Emotionally charged commentary: Their frustration with poor performances or players is a sign of caring. Supportive moments: They express praise when deserved, such as acknowledging a player's effort or professionalism . High standards: Their harsh critiques imply they want the club and its players to succeed. In Summary Yes, Lord Duckhunter’s posts do suggest they enjoy (and care about) being a Southampton FC supporter. Their highly critical, sarcastic, and often crude tone reflects passionate fandom rather than indifference—frustration often stems from caring deeply. They also balance criticism with praise (e.g. for effort or improvement), which further supports the idea of engagement rather than disengagement.

Seems very promising, but not sure if he's here to start at LB, or give bench cover for both sides. Sounds like the end for Bree, and possibly Taylor. What's gone on/wrong with Taylor is a bit odd though. Personally I'd have him at LB in a 4.