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Probably had a bearing. Strange that we seemed to try signing the Serbian CF but don’t know if that was a purchase or loan with option. Then at end of window made an offer (£5m) reported for a striker from Charlton.

Amazing. You’ve just highlighted a manager and fixture I hope Lego wins.

Is it really that poor a record ? Partly due to how infrequently we play them to some degree. Doesn’t seem that long ago - to me anyway - when we were playing and beating them in Division 2 in the 70’s. 2-1 at The Dell, Ron Davies scored a penalty for them. Pretty feisty afternoon with Jim Steele sent off, and someone (Saints fan) running on the pitch to attack the referee. Plenty of off field action on the terraces as well. Won 2-1 down there on Boxing Day. Following season beat them 4-0 at The Dell, Channon hat trick and absolute masterclass. Then beat them 2-1 at Nottarf Krap on the Monday after the FA Cup SF. Channon with an injury time winner. That last match did actually - literally even - relegate them. So for all the shit about ‘4-1 and we sent the scummers down’ bullshit, no they fucking didn’t, yet another Portsmyth . But we did put the final nail in their coffins to send them down.

Forest Green lost Savage this week. Don’t think they’ve replaced him. Perfect job for RM.

As were many of us, possibly longer

I’m with you on this to a large degree. After the initial shock, outburst and then a bit of an emotional wobble (perhaps just for the cameras) Hellberg has acted in a reasonably dignified fashion*. Unlike many other speakers/pundits/celebs wanting to be noticed and jumping on the bandwagon, and some supporters. Not to say Hellberg won’t let his guard slip in the build up to our fixture of course. *Behaved with a bit of ‘class’ in the modern vernacular (to use Sam Malwhatthefuck’s phrase)

Almost admire his self belief and confidence but it’s clearly misplaced. Head up his own arse.

Yes but the EFL simply had to make a decision because of the imminent Play Off final only being days away. Such an important fixture with a great deal of sponsorship money and broadcast revenue dependent on the game going ahead at the right time. Could have been serious ructions and financial implications had they postponed it (as opposed to cancelling it) Reinstating Middlesbrough was the easiest option for the EFL at short notice. Not giving Hull a bye or holding a rerun SF of Middlesbrough v Millwall or Wrexham even. But then of course it’s all about the integrity of the game, not the money.

If he is on an FA Board then I’d question whether he should be doing any punditry, never mind giving opinions publicly as a ‘rent a gob’ .

I suspect their decision to appeal might be influenced by the response generally. If it creates a storm then they may feel the need to be seen to challenge it. If as it seems most of the response is a shrug of the shoulders then they’d be more inclined to leave it.

Seems obvious: Shamelessly taken from further up the thread

Overuse of the word “class” here it seems. Can’t take him seriously. Bit of a pet hate how these cretins trot this word out as an all embracing word of approval or disapproval. Not sure ‘class’ would be recognised in his part of the world. Skate twat.

Overlooking the fact they were still shit enough to beat a Russell Martin managed Saints 3-2 away from home after Maresca left.

I really wonder who and how we pursued the credible alternatives, was Lankshear a possibility, and who else ? Did we look at Ure for example ? Or did we spend too long pursuing the Serbian bloke from Lazio ? Spertsyan Mk II it seems.

Bristol City ? Deserves credit for that don’t you think? Lincoln, inexcusable I agree. Overall fearing you’ll be proved right mind, but trying to give some balance in assessing him on limited appearances.