Badger

Yes, thanks - since seen the photo provided by qwertyell. Pleased to see him back.

Interesting summary, but reading one of the press articles indicates Villa want c £10m for him. Which would be too much for a Scienza/Fellows back up or competition in my book. Devine looked from highlights seen a creative player who might have been capable of the Azaz role, but at £6m. The direct Stewart replacement is where I’d hope we’re looking to spend on. Not another short arse forward.

Okay thanks.

I didn’t notice many (if any) of the foreign players in yesterday’s video but haven’t seen anything today. Was specifically looking for Scienza or Jander. Then someone pointed out that Downs was present. Was only hoping the three you mention were told to report back at an early stage so they (and a couple of others) could be told to find somewhere else and fuck off. * *that’s the Downs and BBD to reinvent themselves to have a great season.

Lets not get hopes up. If we are following the market trend there are some horrendous and shocking efforts being served up this season. https://www.footballshirtculture.com/new-kits.html Los of subliminal patterns, and tonal features being added to designs. Castore especially are awful. Please Saints, never sign up with them. But possibly the worst for a club with a tradition for a decent classic kit is Newcastle. Coventry not much better. But Ajax and Feyenoord mange to keep within their traditions quite well.

Archer Mk II

Yes, I have read that from him. But the r/w stripes are still part of the 'heritage' of the club. Not sure even MLG would deny that. The phrase that seems to trigger him is when described as our 'traditional' kit.

Aren't red and white stripes "heritage" ? That's if they are pure and simple , not buggered about . (Although a plain red back detracts from that in my book).

And don’t forget he was injured at Blackburn and out for quite a while. Also adding to why he was rotated frequently on his return.

Think he started really well there, and most of the assists possibly came in the first few months. But it seemed to drop off a cliff, for whatever reason.

I wonder what the lead news item is in Scotland this morning

Henry Winter at the centre of another controversy and leading a moral crusade. Can’t wait for the Northern Echo editorial tomorrow.

Shame Dragan didn’t have any contacts in the White House to assist the Spygate issue. Come on Donald, bollocks to the Middle East and all that shit going on, the Saints disqualification was a world injustice.

On the topic of JWP’s time at West Ham I remember reading how Hammers fans thought he was a ‘steal’ on his early performances. Not sure what went wrong, but clearly Potter and more especially Nuno saw his West Ham career go down the pan.

Some of the responses dismissing JWP are understating his importance to us and efforts over a number of seasons. From my recollection he always gave his all, often in a crap team. Free kicks were outstanding, although I accept the argument that this sometimes glossed over other shortcomings in his game. I’m not sure he’s the salvation if he returns, but could offer something. But can’t fault him for leaving when he did, still had aspirations of England call ups. I certainly wouldn’t put him in the journeyman category (having been at two clubs in his career).