S-Clarke

He's a solid player, and he's still pretty young (21 i think) He started a bit iffy last season but slowly came into his own...it's been the same this season. His last few games have been top notch. He could have gone in the summer too, as a couple of championship clubs put in tentative enquiries for him.

Their situation has me completely confused if im honest. This article appears with all these quotes from Faraj.....then pompey release a statement saying ''it's fake - we will be taking legal advise'' now they're saying ''ok, it was true'' wtf? their club is hanging by a thread, and if im honest - i'd hate to see them go off the map completely, but if they get relegated (which is looking more likley by the day) then they will probably never ever recover.

Interesting post. you can totally see some training ground routines paying off now. Esp. lamberts goal...that was made at the training ground.

Another view from an MK Dons fan ''We were really taught a lesson today. Not only did they outplay us in every part of the pitch, they outfought us in every part of the pitch. The outplaying was embarrassing at times - the way their players moved for each other off of the ball was both fantastic and painful to watch. They wanted the ball more than us for 90 minutes. They battled for everything, and we had nothing to offer in return - just repeated hoofing of the ball up the pitch.''

Even the MK Don's fans disagree with those comments. If you want a good view on our performance from an MK Don's voice...read this from their forums... ''We were really taught a lesson today. Not only did they outplay us in every part of the pitch, they outfought us in every part of the pitch. The outplaying was embarrassing at times - the way their players moved for each other off of the ball was both fantastic and painful to watch. They wanted the ball more than us for 90 minutes. They battled for everything, and we had nothing to offer in return - just repeated hoofing of the ball up the pitch.''

first half we were, but 2nd' half we passed the ball around them in triangles a lot of the time, whilst they just stood and watched us break on them again...

Last time we won 4 league games in a row was in our playoff year under burley. leeds 3-0, hull 4-2, brum 4-3, luton 2-1 ....then after that we went to Southend and lost Not sure on the 5 wins in all comps though...don't think we did that in our playoff year...

''"We're paid to win - professionals are paid to win, not to go through careers being average'' i love that line from pards...so true.

x-ray to his elbow apparently, injured in the match (not sure how tbh?)

Agreed, excellent. Strong and deceptively fast. Complete opposite of papa today.

tbf that always happens when new people come on board. We've had a huge restructure at the club since Markus and co came in and so many people have been let go.

Good to hear that sort of view from an oppo follower. I'd agree with them too, if we play like that every game there is no one in this division that could handle us (esp. in the 2nd half). i was so impressed at how well we chased them down and harried them all over the pitch. We did it until the 94th min too which shows that our fitness levels are there for all to see.

Yep - 1 month initially, but i expect the process has started to extend it. I hope we sign him on a perm too. He's so strong and powerful - full backs haven't got a clue how to handle him when he comes on. He defines ''Impact'' sub.

We started off with our best team - a team that had already one 4 in a row playing in a system that was working. We played ok first half though, we dominated the possession but we didn't get wide enough or cause them enough problems (their ginger player had Papa in his pocket first half) AP at least showed the insight to spot the failings and change them, - it instantly made the difference.

bizzare, who is running that club? bunch of clowns. i don't think they'll have a club this time next year if im honest, they're that busted.

That was a fantastic test for us today, it was a chance to see how far we’ve come and how we can match up against the better sides in this league....and we passed it with flying colours. The first half was dominated by us in terms of possession; I didn't think we tested their keeper enough though. Their goal was a good free kick (it was dubious mind...and against the run of play), but I still felt we would win. We came out in the 2nd half a little sloppy...but AP made 2 v quick changes which changed the game. Antonio was direct and strong - complete opposite of Papa who had an absolute shocker today! He really did... The entire complexion of the game changed as Antonio kept running at them, going for headers and a lot of the time beating their full back - mainly just down to sheer strength - he's a bloody ox and very deceptive...as he doesn't look that fast, but once he gets going... Our equaliser was a brilliantly worked goal, Morgan (who looks a different player for us now) spotted Antonio out wide right in space...sprayed a lovely ball to him and he cut it back to James who curled a lovely ball towards the back post - hammond made a lovely run to meet it. After that, we never looked back - continuously pouring forward and through sheer determination from Antonio, we on a free kick out of nothing. Again...james played a nice ball which was cleverly dummied for Lambo and he slammed it into the goal - it was a brilliant finish. We professionally closed the game out after that- none of this frantic hoofing or dropping deep and panicking - we just kept to our game and pressured them right to the 94th min. Their ginger player, who I thought was one of their better players, then played a shocking ball to no one other than Connolly - who showed the composure you expect to see from a player of his calibre. Game over - never in doubt once we got into the lead - and I must say this team is one of the best we have had in a long time, not just in terms of quality...but a sheer determination, sprit and a will to win. The MK Dons are one of the best teams in L1, but in all departments we were just better than them today, stronger, sharper and faster- that's not down to them having a bad day, it's just down to us having more quality. Watch out the top 6 is all I can say. We’re on our way...

Bournemouth still can't loan/sign anyone though. I'd put a wager on it being Aldershot, with Dodd there and all that...

23-24k expected. They're anticipating a huge walkup on the day.

Thanks for that, interesting. Wouldn't worry about Hammond and Lallana - AP mentioned on saints player that adam was rested as he had a slight knock on his ankle, but will be available on Saturday. He said there were no other problems...so i think we can assume hammond was just rested as a precaution

The best bit being he's only planning to be there for 6 months......fantastic. I bet he's already looking for prospective buyers. have they even started on the training ground yet...? at the end of the day...if you have $$$$ things move quickly, if you don't....you get articles like this pop up.

It's been up and down all week. They keep having this ''sold out'' issue too - when it isn't! your best bet (as they advised me to do) is to give them a call direct atm as it's so temperamental, which will be tomorrow now.

Really sad news. Stay strong Ron.

Completely agree It honestly makes such a difference to the makeup of a team when you have a leader type figure in the centre. liverpool for e.g...they've nothing without gerrard.

Oh dear that's what you want, someone managing your club who doesn't give a **** - he just wants his money back. gotta feel sorry for them in a way, they've been strung over twice now. but it is funny...

I'll take that as being said in jest