Badger

Some random recollections to put this in context: I remember when we were all astonished when Saints first splashed out to join the 'big time' , spending £275,000 on Peter Osgood. That was the sort of money we never thought Saints would spend on a single player (1974). We later spent £400,000 on Charlie George in 1979, £440,000 on KK (1980) before breaking the half million mark on David Armstrong (1981). Alan McLoughlin was our first (disastrous) £1m player . But if we want a parrallel with Jay R at c£6m , remember that when we were first promoted in to the old First Division in 1966 Ted Bates spent - what I believe was a club record at the time - £60,000 on a player who had never played in the top flight before, Ron Davies. If JR is half as good as Big Ron, it will be money well spent.

Who knows ? Trippier was quoted earlier in the summer as happy at Burnley, not looking to move etc. But with some former team mates here to whisper, tweet, text etc ? Having said that I doubt Burnley will be keen to lose another player, especially to us. Bet 'loyal Eddie' regrets "turning us down" now though.

An incredible transformation it bring as well.

Sacked from where ? Presumably not a club but hotel employee. Just occurs to me, how and why no one in The Potters Heron made a flurry of phone calls back in 1980 before the KK news broke. Someone must have seen him have a quick Barbican with Lawrie , or nip to the Gents before he strode out into the news conference.

Congrats on being the first moan about our first signing of summer. Have to say, Legod , I would have been disappointed to have drawn your name if such a sweepstake had existed. Alpine & Dalek will be heartbroken that you have taken their thunder quite so early.

Is this done by earlobe identification then ? All I can see is a few suits taking photos etc.

As did WGS.

hedgehog

On the subject of which North Baddesley was home to Keith Harris and Orville the Duck (acc to Wikipedia).

Shame we've missed out on him. No idea how good he is, but would have been no problem finding a song for him .."There ain't nothing like a Diame.."

I know that was only used as an example, but I'd be surprised if we did not bring in another rb at leaset

The only Saints player to have (nearly) the same sounding christian name as 'John' Wayne (Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979).

Tragedy.

Yes. Possibly, although there are others that run it close ..many of which perhaps stem from not giving Moyes the job in 2001.Question though, had Moyes got the job in 2001 do you seriously think he would have remained there for four or five seasons,let alone ten ?

Four people cramped in his caravan for a three course meal.Wonder where he sent the girlfriend,and seven kids for the evening to keep out of the way ? Actually I think they should have Westwood on that show, getting p!ssed as he prepares the main course, half-baked skate - then throwing up over the table when he serves up.

Holmes

Did he tell you that as well ?

Ditto. Free transfer ? Apart from a signing on fee that probably matches a transfer fee.

Many a fashion conscious fellow in The Northam had clearly been misinformed then. Thanks for your reply.

Before I embark on this shopping spree can one of you 'fashionistas' tell me if quited jackets will remain in vogue for the forthcoming season ?

imagine

Will Dave Watson follow Hughton to Norwich ? Just another possible angle to influence this issue.

Improvements in the catering ?

Is that your suggestion, or a rumour you've heard ? Probably a good choice, less cost and more realistic a target than Butland.

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