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Stoke fan I know spoke highly of this lad Bursik on his form since coming back to the club so Gunn may be pushed further down the pecking order.

Better still give to Ings first in case it runs out of ink.

Why ??? I understand this is a season like no other (since the last one) and things are being done differently but it seems that they wish to reduce the status of the competition by any means possible. Having the two rounds drawn together detracts from it for me. Great if it shows a path through to R6 and the Quarter Finals, but a disincentive if the 'prize' for winning R4 is an away match at Anfield or the like.

His Jonno Quick moment...

What became of John Sharpe, and was he a full back ?

I read that and questioned it in my mind, but have a vague recollection of a full back called Sharpe at one point, can't recall it was Graham though, was there a Tim Sharpe ? Not to be confused with Graeme Sharp at Everton. Didn't realise Steve Foster was ever with us, might go to explain some of the hatred (on top of being skate of course).

Oh good, Karen Carney as pundit for the Leeds match.Wonder if she can piss the Leeds fans off a bit more than she has already.

Have just read up on Carlisle in 1974/5 season. They were top after three games, but relegated as finished bottom. To make this Saints related, the Carlisle side that season included John Gorman who became Hoddle’s assistant, and centre half Bill Green (scored their first goal in Division One at Chelsea on the opening day) who was later one of Saints main European scouts.

Before the Premier League era, but I suspect Carlisle might also have been top and bottom of the old Division One the same season. Won their first match away at Chelsea quite comfortably but pretty sure ended bottom of the table. 1974/5 from recollection

Steve Moran though, looked a gray and special talent when he arrived in the scene 1980, and 81, even tipped for the 1982 WC squad, “another Keegan” he was touted as after we beat Man Utd at the Dell (Dec 81). Great shame he never seemed to recover from a back injury to fulfill that potential. Met him once whilst he played for Reading, was quite humble about his time with Saints, saying he was “privileged” to be able to play in that team of Channon, Keegan and Ball.

One of the most memorable games and momentous in following Saints. My cousin was working in Southsea in the weeks before the match and arranged for us to meet him in a pub there before the game. Surprisingly the regulars were fine even knowing we were Saints fans. the walk to and from the ground were a bit tense but okay. Recollections are getting thoroughly pissed on Friary Meux that lunchtime and of course the goal and subsequent celebrations

Let’s not forget famous cameo roles taken by former staff: Les Reed as Arthur Daley, before that playing Fred Gee in Coronation St (Google it)! Also auditioned for Albert Steptoe Who can forget Ross Wilson as ‘wee Jimmy Krankie’ ?

Two of the best ever Saints pundits on our screens over the years are not surprisingly two of our greatest legends, Channon and Lawrie. Mick was part of the ITV panel for a few years, and prominent in the 1986 World Cup where he always offered a forthright opinion. He also coined the name “ Line-acre” for England’s new goal scoring hero. Not sure he featured much after that, perhaps he wasn’t fashionable enough for the next World Cup. Lawrie was a feature with BBC for a number of years. At one time there seemed an ongoing friction between him and Jimmy Hill. Think it was during the 1980 Euros where Hill was wearing a hooped top, and Lawrie a fairly bold checked shirt. Lawrie made some comment about Hill’s shirt and that there was no need for the viewers at home to adjust there ‘horizontal hold’ .Jim the Chin was clearly riled by this and shot back with “well at least the viewers won’t think I’m dressed for a barn dance !”.

I was once told that the club knew of him and his potential but there was a feeling he would bring some disciplinary problems on and off the pitch so they gave it a miss. No idea if true, and can’t recall the persons claim to being itk (this was nearly three decades before “itk” status was thought of).

Think he also does the ‘Own Goal of The Month’ segment on MOTD

Hummel already producing an ideal Saints shirt for Dutch side FC Emmen. Not sure on their proposed shirt sponsor at one stage, but at least the company existed unlike our former sponsors. https://en.as.com/en/2020/09/25/football/1601061822_063964.html

Hummell would be a decent manufacturer though.

Agree that season after season the mock ups on here and the internet are usually superior to the one eventually served up by UA and the club. Left wondering what sort of retard is charged with designing and selecting the kits. Wasn't a great fan of the Danish Pyjama kit above at the time, from a distance on the terraces at The Dell it often appeared we wewre wearing red and pink halves. Would be improved without the stripes on the white half in my view. Anyway, Keegan era again for me given the choice (which we won't be of course).

He wasn't even average for a long spell. I'm not confident with him but we've seen several players come back in and recover from previous horrendous form having been 'written off' by most on here (Stephens - last season-, Vestergaard, Romeu, and years ago Puncheon) so lets just hope FF adds to that list.* *not counting chickens though...

Expect Klopp is writing out his moan and rant on the subject in case it affects them

Just seen that he has died. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55501754 I remember he was very gracious in defeat in 1976. Was certainly one of the "characters" in the 1960's and 70's. RIP.

Countess Mountbatten, certainly a worthy cause. Gave great care to one of my relatives in the latter stages of his life.

Isn't Redmond also a doubt ?

Seem to remember 'The Drummond' appearing on a Saints flag at away games in the 1980's.

Redmond has largely lived up to my expectations of him to be honest, I thought he was an average player at best before his arrival. Although he excelled for us the season he won Player of the Season he has now reverted to type, bit of speed but too often runs into blind alleys and does a stop-turn that Fabrice Fernandes would be proud of.