Badger

Agree with this. As a player MLT was the most skillful of his generation,and in my lifetime only Paine and Channon are comparable. His association with Pinnacle however, no matter how well intentioned does detract slightly from the god like status afforded him. Benali was tremendously commited as a player through a long career,although often a liability in defence. However he seems to do well to be mentioned in the same breath as MLT when people talk of loyalty and dedication.MLT had the choice of the top clubs at various stages of his career. FB on the other hand did not,and when Souness and Hoddle tried to move him on we could not give him away. Any private disputes should remain so. But as someone else said, it is a shame Cortese cannot recognise the contributions of these players in our history.

Viewing longer term I think we need a new GK with potential,(Lewis from P/boro ?) so why not now ? If not, then Kelvin should remain No 1. until the summer.

muncher

Are these plebs 'b' grade celebs I should know or heard about ?Or just random bloke names for the ad ? Anyway its sexist, should be Keith, Sian and Andy. Have ITV learnt nothing about poor coverage in the last week ?

We thought we detected a "Sir Alex Chamberlain" at one stage from Townsend.

Bompey 2-1 up

WBA have taken a striker on loan from Arsenal so moving a striker out may indeed be a consideration for them : http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/9380327.stm

Who ?

First Saints Game:- 1969 Friendly v Dundee won 5-1. Next week,we were hopeless and lost 2-0 at home to West Brom.Clear indication of the rollercoaster ahead. First Away Game:- Reading pre season friendly c1973 Best Away Trip:- 1984 Cup run - Skates, Sheff Weds away, 1985 - Orient away in the cup ; good p!ss ups Favourite Saints Memories:- see above matches, + 1976 SEMI FINAL AND FINAL, JPT final - great to take my next generation Saints fans to Wembley Worst Saints Memories:- Any of our early 70's thrashings, seeing our 4-0 surrender to mancs in 2005. Preferred Stand St. Mary's:- Kingsland corner. Preferred Stand The Dell:- East. St. Mary's or the Dell:-St. Mary's, although many happy memories of the atmosphere at The Dell. Best current player:- Adam Lallana. (most skillful). Favourite Players technically other than Le Tiss:- Mick Channon.infact its a close call to choose between them, and Alan Ball. Favourite Players cult wise other than Le Tiss:- John McGrath,Mark Dennis Favourite unsung heroes:- McGrath, Jimmy Gabriel,David Armstrong Favourite Manager:- Lawrie Most hated Players:- Mark Hughes, David Speedie ( far too many opponents to list) Worst Players:- Pulis, Lee Todd, Ali Dia, Worst Manager:-Wigley Where will Saints be in 5 years time realistically:- Premiership - mid table.

or 1,000 posts.

He could be the best striker at the club,bar none, if he did not spend all his time having medicals.

Probably the most accurate shooter from Hungerford since Michael Ryan.

Sure its not Martina or Marian Atkinson ?

Mr Bean?

What's Oliver Bierhoff up to these days ?

No one will notice.

If he is to sign for us in the next 24hours then expect a 2326hrs announcement on the OS tonight. If not, it might be 2326hrs tomorrow.

We should sign their GK as well whilst we're at it.

Mons

Someone mentioned Jack Cork earlier and that he was in talks with Palace. I've just read he is at Burnley on a season long loan.

log

Perhaps we don't want to be in a position at half time where the Mancs effectively "declare". My view on the GK situation is that KD has been a good servant,and we need the cheque book to replace him.

Or his mind is already on a move elsewhere ?

Agree, it is a position that cries out "cheque book time".