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f6ck off

Dreadful isn't it ? I thought ITV were scraping the barrel trying to make 'personalities' out of Townsend and Keane, but now they bring Tim Sherwood into it....

Not yet they haven't but what are the implications of this for the English managerial merry-go-round, us in particular ?

I know what you're driving at but its unfair to lumber Forte in the same bracket as Pulis or Forecast. Whatever else Forte did contribute v MK Dons, a pivotal win in the run in.

Definitely seen before on the kit thread. Also, I can't imagine Nike or any other big name supplier jumping to our aid in producing a one off with the possibility Adidas will be back next season.

It's easy to bandy a figure of £6m about, but it is pure speculation, and if true there is no way of knowing how this is built up. I'd imagine it might be incentive based, top 8, top 6, Europa or CL qualification raising it. Heaven forbid there might even be a reward for trying to take cup competition seriously and reaching a final or winning it.

Without entering into the debate about GS's posting history, he does make some interesting and valid points about "MoPo" on this page. I may not agree with them all, but don't see why they can't be discussed or responded to.

Except that is not "The End" of the argument is it ? Key point for me is that MP appears to have the confidence of our key players, and if he leaves it causes uncertainty amongst the squad, and increases the likelihood of an exodus. This for me anyway is why MP is central to our potential now. You stop short of suggesting a viable alternative, who will immediately gain the trust of the squad, any suggestions ? I'm not ITK by any stretch, but think we can safely assume that despite the Germanic links of owner and RK, that Klopp is not likely to be interested in coming to us.

..or her cousin in equestrian gear

This was a particular point in which she gained some sympathy and support from me. No pictures or anything for three years, until January, when the media came by one or two, that could be described as not particularly flattering. Anyone else wonder how they came by those, or how they might have suddenly known, where to look for them ?

I'll go with this. Unfortunately when benefactors start putting (their own) money into a club they are regarded as heroes and - particularly in our case - saintly figures who can do no wrong. But there has to come a point where they put the brakes on, and at this stage the joe publics see them as the panto villain at first, often escalating into tirades etc. For all that KL has put into it, and her father before her, I hope we don't see it going that way here. I recall John Deacon saving the skates, but being vilified when he stopped allowing the club to haemorrhage cash, and even Jack Hayward was questioned over his intentions at Wolves despite building new stands etc. So does she have my support ? yes. Is there an alternative ? Because we've yet to see NC riding over the hill on a white charger with the cavalry protecting a train of - someone else's - money as some may have wanted.

.. or knot ?

How do you draw that conclusion ?

Every bit as trustworthy and reputable as Daniel Levy. Well worth steering clear of if MP has an ounce of sense, but as we probably know it comes down to ££££

AL has a few in his garage already after his awards evening.

Well that's a pretty polarised view of it. Perhaps we need a poll.

Best idea yet. Email 'tellralph@saints.co.uk' and put it to him.

I came across his name after reading an article about Klopp and Mainz. A feature on Mainz said their fans rate his achievements with them greater than Klopp. He is a highly rated 'thinking young coach', and already touted as a replacement at one of the big clubs in Germany. (Worth bearing in mind that we too have had up and coming 'thinking young coaches' in England, Adie Boothroyd for one, and things don't always work out for them). Wonder if he's attended any motivational courses run by a German speaking Canadian over the last couple of years.

Now don't go stereotyping Tottenham people... (North London yobbos and all that).

Wonder what on earth Cortese did to alienate Adidas ?

Good video. Thanks. Nice red and white striped shirts as well.

No Arsenal will want a manager with real experience of the Champions League. Spurs just want someone, to dream about it with them.

No thanks. Would prefer NA back ahead of most other British managers looking for work.

Subsidise and improve beer in the concourses. Better catering. Radio station.

Rovers please. Christ, RL is going to the WC, neither Rovers nor Lincoln are still in the league.