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...& I've got Shaw going there for £81m.

Expect the salary will more than make up for it.

Or possibly his friends in the media might not have dared print so many wild stories without seeking his approval. Agree with that, a great shame. The big difference between ML & KL unfortunately was that NC probably felt answerable to ML but probably felt he could continue full speed ahead as he saw fit without KL being party to it.

No. Agree with most you have written until that last bit. He was single minded in driving SFC forward as he saw it, but that does not make him "Saints through and through". His "ambition" probably did not factor in the 'risk' element of overspending, or at the very least he was not permitted to get to that point. He was Cortese through and through, and if anything Saints were becoming Cortese through and through.

As opposed to Poch who sat on his arse motionless as we went out of the FA Cup without a fight. Interesting response though, thanks.

Really ? Sad thing is I think you're probably right, but with the summer window etc its a question whether players are prepared to see what the new bloke has to offer, especially with the vultures circling publicly via the media and privately through agents. Then you get to the question of what confidence in the current set up to make the right selection. Yes, I like KL and the sounds - until they dried up - from RK but at the moment the vibe appears a naïve one. (Prepared or hoping to accept they're doing the right things behind closed doors..but not holding my breath on that one).

Big and perhaps only concern is retaining players and how any change impacts on that prospect.

yeh, f'sure....

If he stays, and we make a statue of him....

I think people are thinking he - or possibly Simeone - might be looking for another job after tonight depending on the result.

Probably a step too far for him at the moment.

A WBA player on loan to Derby. Can't understand why Albion let him go out on loan,when they were so crap but still.

To be fair there are several spurs fans doubting the picture as well as those 'vouching' for its whereabouts. Although one poster claims to recognise the doorman. That said, I think the writing has been on the wall for too long, and expect MP to leave. Unless there has been a breakdown in discussion with spurs - which is also quite possible.

No, nor me - just put it up for the wider masses. But yes, I'd go with r/w halves if necessary (although the Keegan kit or sash remain preferences).

For those craving a return to the Danish pyjama kit: Hummel have produced a bit of a throwback for Reims. Wouldn't get my vote. Didn't realise that Hummel and Patrick were still producing kits until the last couple of weeks.

Best ' individual' goal and piece of brilliance I've witnessed : [video=youtube;9M--5rbdCBk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M--5rbdCBk

Part 2: Even in 1969 the media immediately want to ask about the mancs and Wilf McGuiness ( fast forward 45 years to insert the name Moyes in his place...)

No compilation is complete without this:

If you follow Swiss football, and Basel, what about their other CB Sauro, whose name has previously been linked with us ? And, Yakin ? In case MP quits.

Peru 2014:

I don't think he was in the Hesketh photo either though was he ? So not sure anything can be read into this. Perhaps Mrs Poch is dragging him round looking at furnishings/curtains/whole new wardrobes to be acquired from the increased ££££ * *though we don't know if we or spurs are funding the new lifestyle

Trouble is that until officially announced all stories are prone to being leaks, or counter leaks ... ie is MP's agent leaking to force Levy's hand ?

Fancy dress for next seasons last away game sorted.* *assuming Poch is still here.

I hope that is all wide of the mark. Garcia - achieved less than Adkins in gaining a promotion Petrescu - oh, yes the bloke who once preferred joining Bradford City ahead of Saints. FFS - but no thanks. Roberto Di Masturbateo - thought his supporter at St Mary's fled in January.

Only if he is answerable to others (KL), it is foolhardy to allow one person/ego to have absolute control without some accountability. Spend, spend in pursuit of personal glory is reminiscent of Leeds and another club a bit closer to home.