Badger

Agree Armstrong could be important for us, and although “a big number 9” sounds good, do we realistically have anyone who can play that role ? I’d have thought Stewart but does he play that way, or did he at Sunderland? He has the height, but the strength ? Always seems a bit Bambi like from his time with us. Downes might have been bought for it in a few years perhaps but hasn’t shown anything like having the ability or being ready.

Looking at the level of fight shown by some of them I suspect he’s delegated this to Nivea.

This was my understanding. Might also be worth bearing in mind that he and a colleague were recently voted off the board by the new owners (or whatever they are within the company structure), which seemed pretty bitter. There's probably a lot of shit flinging going on.

Who was he talking to ? If he was consulting Trollope that's one thing, conferring with Nivea another. Or was he just talking to himself in the Tech Area. ? That might mean deeper problems for both us and him.

This isn't just him though, as you say, seems fashionable, Bloody stupid though.

That’s no bad thing in my view. I’d rather they showed it on the pitch, and talked about it afterwards. Rather than a load of fake posturing beforehand just for the media and some fans benefit.

Only after making sure his hair was in place....

What is it with these fuckers, and the modern generation, and their beards ? I can understand the Hearts manager, not so well paid by EPL standards, having to supplement his relatively meagre wage by taking on a look for a walk on part as a Highlands or Islands crofter in 'Shetland' or such like, but RM ? Fucking hipster twat.

On balance I think Bazunu edges it.

This is something to feast your eyes on:

Yes, I expected that. Fellows on the right wing, wearing 7 ( Paine’s old number) seemed appropriate.

I thought it had already been bought for development of flats.

I expect Pompey will buy him a new wig. They bought him a new bell after Wolves fans nicked it at Molineaux years ago. Perhaps in the interest of inclusivity and loving your neighbour Saints might allow a pitchside presentation of his wig on Sunday

From what I’ve read on the email today it seems there may be random checks on ID to make sure tickets haven’t been sold on.

In the interest of trying to provide a balanced view from their end, I thought this was quite decent, and informative (from their end ) Managed to resist the usual slanging match insults.