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I'd also like Bournemouth to stay up, but stayiing up at West Ham's expense and them losing would be even better. Can't see West Ham going down though; the six points we've gifted them this season are critical.

Sad news - Big Jack was one of the iconic football figures as I got into it in the 60's/70's. Although revered for his heroics with England I couldn't really take to him as a player at club level, playing for the niggly 'Dirty Leeds' team of that era (the 7-0 didn't help either) but two recollections of him at The Dell stand out. First was Channon gliding past him with ease in about 1972 (when Leeds were at their prime,)leaving 'Big Jack' sprawled on his arse, whole crowd roared, final proof -if needed - that Channon was a special talent. No one did that to the likes of 'Big Jack'. ' Secondly was his last league game for Leeds, April 1973, although I was still young I was struck by the warm applause he received from the Saints fans when he went off injured, it drove home that we were saying goodbye to one of the great figures of the game.

Fair point Vectis, I asked for that and should have worded it diferently, point being the kits didn't clash and there was no need to change.

Wasn't Zeefuik meant to be c £4m ? He does seem to have a bit more strength,aggression and speed to his game than KWP. Dusic also raises an interesting point re spurs and how long Levy will back Mourinho's judgement so don't think this deal is a foregone conclusion.

Redmond is frustrating to watch sometimes and he often seems to do a 'headless chicken' running into blind alleys. That said we're a better team when he plays than when he doesn't so I'm not going to critiscise him for a couple of below par displays since the re-start. Despite his talent Boufal doesn't do it often enough, and is frquently unavailable with injury, just hope Djenpo isn't going to go the same way.

Going off on a slight tangent, but why did we wear the change kit yesterday ? Perhaps the third strip will get a few airrings next season irrespective of it being 'needed'.

Don't panic there's still the CB from Millwall or Bristol Rovers.

JWP had a nice little dig at Richarlison that went unnoticed first half.

Thought Stephens got a bit close to the pushing and shoving after the Richarlison incident. Could be a further flashpoint between those two second half.

So how long will they give Jackett ? I think he'll be out pretty soon. Just hope they don't try and appoint Adkins.

Everton, who along with spurs are among the most detestable clubs going (cranked up by the Adrian Heath moment in 1984, and then the Koeman episode (and all the 'dug out' bollocks that came out of it). Utd aren't far behind (and of course the other scousers), but beating them would be nicer when we have supporters present to witness it and see the disappointment of the daytrippers at Old Trafford .

Our most improved player over the season, and certainly since Christmas. Questions though :i -whether he can maintain the form over a full(next)season if given the opportunity - what is our most likely CB pairing next season, with us looking to sign a left sided CB (Salisu), will it be Stephens or Bednarek alongside him as first choice, or S/B continuing and the new bloke biding his time and back up ?

Well spotted.

Had a look at a Spurs forum to see anything about KWP and his progress. Interesting read about Poch and some looking to dispel the myth about him bringing through young players:

Much improved as is the Draper Tools version.

As we did between 1949-73, many a lot worse than the current design of a single white hoop on them.

At the sort of cost mentioned you'd have hoped we'd have got something sorted, and IF we have gone cold on Disasi then hope its for something concrete and not the sort of rumoured dithering that Reed and Wilson were considered notorious for, leaving us with a third, fourth or fifth option... (who was our first choice all along type of bollocks ....) No idea which of the two is the better option, Salisu is left sided so that seems an advantage whereas the French would come without any issues over a work permit.

The club will also be doing a line in marmalade sandwiches, and duffle coats with the club logo on... UA have taken the piss most seasons with their shirt designs

unless ....

What did we pay for him ?

Agreed, perfect. But you know it won't be anything tasteful like that, more likely we end up in a Pompey type kit (remember the 'radical blue flame effect' of the CHris Nicholl era).

As predicted. Away kit looks reasonably stylish, although largely 'undone' by the sponsors logo. Home kit .. less said the better .... (it's Middlesboro' Revisited at best). We really must have some Grade A muppets with poor taste in the commercial department.

Also, being able to see how may posts you have in a specific thread, and seeing how many posts had been made by different users in the thread. Could sometimes be a good indication of a thread to avoid if it were made of a majority of posts from A, B, C or one of their alter egos... But can easily live without it. All in all, thanks to those who set this up, and keep it running, an invaluable source of info to us exiles. So much better than waiting for the Evening Echo to drop through the door in the late 1960's/early 70's.

Wasn't Clyne already an England U21 international on joining us ? He'd certainly had a season or so under his belt with Palace before he arrived.

Two of my favourite full backs ever to play for Saints, plus Mark Dennis. Very few since have come close to matching them, Golac would certainly be my first choice RB in an all time Saints team since I've been going. That though is based on watching him at The Dell as I think he went 'missing' from time to time away from home.