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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.

Were we ever in for either of them, or were they just names from the mongboard sweepstake one summer ?

Twice I think.

Reading on here today and we've now got a team of world beaters. KWP has been a step up on Valery's showing this season but thats's as far as it goes for me. I'd have strong reservations about signing him permanently. As someone else referred to earlier he scuffed a few clearances including the one where City hit the post. Far from convinced, and whatever Levy thinks he's worth will be too much.

On age and injury you're probably right although I rate him higher than our current two choices, three if you include FF.

Tscheu La Ling is one that puzzles me from 1982. Had a trial scored twice in a friendly as a guest player but we didn't pursue it. Was a Dutch international at the time with Ajax and left there a few months later. Perhaps he didn't look the part in training, or possibly we were putting all our efforts in pursuing Trevor Francis but no idea why we didn't follow it up. Anyone shed any light on it ?