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Ditto. But beyond that, he is just a back up and now we can forget about the Carling Cup I expect his first team appearances will be a thing of the past.

Did the ticket price reflect the likely team selections ? Not that it helps travel costs etc. In truth the league is priority and it was abundantly clear that a weakened team would play. The only time I have felt 'cheated' by the team selection was in the cup v ManU in 2005 when Redknapp - again for good reason - put out a weak side and the tickets were top price.

Sheep ? or sheep dog trials ?

Gus out !

Another Chaplow resembles : Sorry can't photoshop or bastardise the image to red and white stripes

Not a surprise given their indifferent results, only down point is that we did not take advantage of it. Whether its good or bad for us depends on who they get in.Martin O'Neil's name is bound to be linked,assuming he can sell his flat in Winchester.

I thought it was probably a precaution as he was on a yellow card.

That's the frustrating thing about Guly though, one moment of skill,brilliance or sublime pass, but for the rest of it a virtual passenger. I'm inclined to agree with B Rabbit's view as Guly was out of it for long periods,needlessly giving the ball away at times - including the build up to their goal - and offered little.But yet again you can't deny his contribution in rescuing the point. I can't remember the last time we had such an enigma playing for us.

Similarities can be drawn with Jason Dodd. Now I wonder if he'd have divided loyalties when Saints played Plymouth, or Mick Channon when we play the skates. Murty comes across as a decent bloke,I can't really see the purpose in calling for him to be crucified.

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/87388/1/watch-reading-fc-vs-southampton.html found this, Soccer AM is streaming and working fine for me from this website, so hopefully the game will too.

Any suggestions?

Yes just checked, he did.

Of the three,I think Rodriguez the most likely in view of the 'info' above from someone's contact at Burnley,and also the fact Sharpe will be recovering from a broken leg.

That seems quite possible but although Hooper is a good goalscorer he probably wouldn't satisfy the other issue we seem to be looking for, and Maynard's main attribute,pace.So much depends if we are looking for a traditional striker or one with pace.

I too pine for the days of the RAF Dog Display Team. or the Albion Band.

Jos in time. (which is a bit tame). I prefer F^ck off Slobberdyce,you greasy gumchewing reptile.

Uncharacteristicly it appears I too offered a voice of reason.

I heard Jones declined to speak to Bristol City possibly due to one of two reasons, either restrictions placed on him by Cardiff or has the skates job lined up. Not sure if Cardiff could impose such restrictive terms on his severance though.

Probably no different to the chants Pompey fan's had for him during his last few months with us.

Agree with you Alpine.

More importantly he is currently available for selection,Seabourne is not. Unfortunate,sad even, but true.

Although I think there may be some merit in the Pardew-NUFC link coming to NC's attention,and AP's heart not being in the Saints job pre and early season 2010 there is a flaw in the timing of your explanation. If "mid-season" this would be sometime 2009-10 when NUFC looked certs for promotion. Is it really suggested that they might have jeopardised that by sacking Hughton who had got them there and had player's support to bring in an unpopular 'London' type ?

Its rather like the Jocks clinging to the memory of Bannockburn, a victory of theirs once,but confined to the history books.

Yes,is my initial view.But, much depends on how much Celtic want for him. If as reported they are seeking £2m then its questionable ,although if he forms a tight defence with Fonte then he is worth it for what he adds . Danger is though if Celtic get rid of Lennon as speculated on the radio tonight then possibly a new man will want to look at him again.

****ing hell