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Frank Worthington used to make a habit of it. Ian Wright,and John Barnes probably prolonged their career because of us. And Dion Dublin.

Yes, I remember the talk of Western Esplanade at the time. As a teenager I was quite excited by the prospect of a new stadium having seen it on local tv. My Dad soon spiked this enthusiasm by pointing out Saints were talking about a new round when he was my age. For decades I expected to be saying the same thing to my children,so was delighted when SMS was built. Go on try us.

I think that might have been at the Milton or Archers end.

I think the idea of turning the pitch around was mooted in the late 60's/early 70's, but I can't imagine how that could have been achieved without major disruption for two seasons or more. In the 70's I believe the club also started to buy houses behind the East Stand - name of the road escapes me but must have walked through it hundred's of times - to expand in that direction also,

That is far too a sensible suggestion for it to happen.

That was the name of a player Dave Jones desperately tried to bring to us from Stockport.

I would have put CMS ahead of say Billy Sharp in our shopping list. But as others have said a lot might depend on the CMS ego and demands, ie wages,automatic selection if fit etc. He was never going to be 'main man' here,and I'm not sure his ego would accept that. As such,there is no place for him on Adkin's bus.

Mickie Lambert. Moron Lowe

Shall we have a whip round and buy one for Cortese as a Christmas present?

Out of interest, how long do you give Cotterrill ?

I see this as the other way round, rumours only began to circulate because the club were silent on the issue of Pardew's position.The longer the club were silent the greater the rumour was fuelled. No wonder a local newspaper were reporting on it. The club, and NC in particular could have culled this within a week of the previous season finishing if they'd had a mind to.It reminded me of the 'strachan to Leeds' rumour, that was equally badly handled by the club. My own view on the Pardew episode though was that he had lost interest 2010/11 and his relationship with NC broken.Whether as a consequence of the rumours,lack of public backing earlier,we'll never really know.Perhaps he knew there would be a phone call from Mike Ashley soon.

I understand LM's articles have been positive,and it seems he has offered some sort of olive branch to reconcile things. I wish NC would graciously accept it. For all the issues some dredge up about Lawrie there is no doubting his affection for the club, or place in its history. He certainly provided the best times of my forty years supporting Saints. Yes, he can be an unofficial 'spokesman' when the media want a Saints feature,but he is probably still the best orator or publicist we have if and when needed.

Who was it who made a record for the JPT Final ? More new wave,than ska though.

Our Border Collie.

Yes,we need one especially as LB is injured and has an uncertain future at the moment. I fear we are only an injury away in that department to see our good start drain away.

Agreed. Barton is an arsehole.Anyone stubbing a cigar in the eye of someone else should be banged up.

Two horse race between him and McLaren. Millen at Bristol City might come up behind them soon though.

According to Cotterrill there is no disciplinary problem, they are just unfortunate with referees, week after week. Interesting point about the interviewer and blaming every bastard bar himself. Reminded me of a comment about SC from his time at Burnley that towards the end he had a bit of a strained relationship with the local press and also had a gripe about the supporters not doing their bit and turning up or supporting the team...

Cotterill was highly regarded 10 years ago when he left Cheltenham. As things stand I fully expect him to realise his full potential and gravitate to his correct level.Either Bournemouth or back at Cheltenham. His interviews - almost a excuse-a-thon- are entertaining,and confirms him as a knob.

Just looked on his website and he still speaks highly of his time at Saints and the fans. Plenty of photo's from his time here from the gallery. Ocean Village might be somewhere on the med ! Assuming of course they were not taken there of him in a Saints shirt. http://www.licka.net/j/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=7&Itemid=81 Seems a good bloke.

How do they qualify for the U21's ? Is this a ridiculous 'allowed so many over 21' rule ?

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Having just offloaded Puncheon I don't expect NA is looking to bring in another problem case like that.

Fair point, I must be getting old.... But Golac remains the standard by which I judge RB's !!

As someone who recalls Golac surging forward,Richardson's efforts going over the halfway line do not merit a mention frankly.