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Thanks for the advice above. I'd still appreciate any further observations if anyone has experience of the Canon MP620or MP640,or other recommendations. There must be more than three of us who own a printer !

Is this bloke you know out on a limb in his appreciation of AP, or does this represent a warming in the attitude to him at Reading ? At one time of course he was hated there for the manner of his leaving for West Ham but it would be a concern that his friendships and remaining connections there might be able to persuade him he has "unfinished business" with Reading. Personally I still think Saints are a bigger club with far greater potential,and that the Liebherr/Cortese team will provide him with better backing and support to achieve the dream than Madjeski can.But it's surprising how players/managers find lame excuses to go to a "spititual home".

I was the one to mention this.An interesting and important distinction is that in the 1960's and in our referendum in 1975 (?) it was to join/remain in the EEC and not the EU that we now talk of. Several people I have spoken to on this subject admit to voting to remain within the European Economic Community,which was largely sold as a trading community at the time, rather than a federal European Union which has evolved. My own vote would be to stay outside a federal Europe and if necessary withdraw from the EU.

Didn't we once have such a thread about Nigel Pearson ? On the subject of Cortese he certainly does seem capable.I've only heard one interview with him, this was plain speaking and honest.He promised an "exciting" signing and within 48hours Lambert was a Saint.

Thought about this long and hard. On reflection I don't think any have really matched the original or come close: Had previously thought she was Swedish.Only realised this year that she is Swiss and as we Saints fans now know some of the truly great things in life come from Switzerland! The Halle Berry act was merely trying to recreate the Dr No scene and did not match it.

I think it is true to say that the French always begrudged the fact the British were instrumental in helping to liberate them.No more so than De Gaulle who was very anti-British.To his credit though he did later veto our approach to join what was then the EEC,and help keep us out of it but that is another issue.

Can votes be made from Eire ? If so,this may account for many of the votes.That and hair freaks .

Yes a good one. Where did you download that from? Shortly after ML arrived there was a sudden influx of Swiss women on here to brighten some of the posts.

The Jewish Chronicle seems to have spent a lot of time covering the purchases of clubs on the south coast over the last few months.Perhaps he's a friend of Fialka's. As another thought,is it not surprising that Tony Lynam and his Penisicicle group are not behind any negotiations for nameless obscenely rich backers ?

Now that would be good.

In truth his best years were probably with us.

Having read the Pompey article,it is fair to say there are indeed some good players in their list albeit from previous eras, far more deserving of respect than the modern prima donnas.Jimmy Dickinson in particular is a worthy leader at No1. Don't recall seeing Albert McCann though,surely more deserving than the motley shower from the 1980's ie Biley,Quinn and Webb.

I had forgotten about some of those great illuminaries of the beautiful game.: This bit made I laugh : Bit like now really. Can't wait to see what number Albert McCann is.

I always thought Neil Ruddock might have achieved more out of his playing career by staying at Saints.He would probably have ended up captaining Saints and eventually could have been an England international,something which eluded him after leaving SFC.No doubt he would have moved on eventually but he probably moved too soon. Although his time at the yids and Liverpool may have been more glamorous I don't feel Ruddock ever fulfilled his potential after leaving Saints.

I think it predates the 70's,as I recall them being pretty hated in the 1960's although that was the same group of players that you refer to. I'm pretty sure I read in 'Dell Diamond' that Ted Bates had a thorough dislike for them.He also had a dislike for Liverpool and Shankly if I remember correctly. The hatred was of course intensified by that defeat at Elland Road,and the way Coleman et al used to salivate over Leeds and Revie at every opportunity as they did with Liverpool and more recently the mancs. Had a few mates who supported Leeds whilst I was at Uni so my view of the club for a while thawed.No longer under any misgivings about Leeds although I can share their view of ManU. The fact it is the sort of fixture that I would avoid taking my kids to just about justifies why anyone should dislike Leeds. Good point about them taking points of others though. Surely the tackiest and most ridiculous football fashion ever ? Paul Reaney (sp), was he not the original monkey head ?

I'm looking to replace my current printer (Epson R300) which is after a few years good service becoming unreliable. I've looked at a Canon 620 which has had some good reviews,and Kodak seem to be on a keen marketing campaign about ink costs. I'd appreciate any experiences of manufacturers/printers (especially if currently available) from any of you. The printer is used for both photos and text.Ideal cost is up to £150.00 Thanks.

That sounds about right.Infact I think it may have been on New Years Day. Two of us arrived to find Brisbane Road in a deserted street except for a line of coppers heading off duty to a minibus.They advised us that the nearest game was Tottenham v West Ham so we made our way there to see that friendly encounter,getting in just before half time.

I remember Davies,Paine and Sydenham playing although they had past their peak by that stage (1969/70). Two forwards I do wish I'd seen as older relatives rave about them are Derek Reeves and George O'Brien. Charlie Wayman perhaps also deserves a mention.

I would not be sure about PNE or Reading to be honest. In NT's case it might give an early indication of Preston's intentions.

And I suppose Aaron (Eastleigh bloke whose name escapes me) might be cup tied even if he were considered able for selection. (Perry,or recall for Lancashire perhaps ?)

I'm glad you did. I also remember us going on a run without a win in (I think)1988/9 whilst Nicholl was manager.Something like 23or24 games. We were at home to Newcastle and had we not won it would have broken that pitiful record from the 1920's(?).Mick Channon was interviewed before the match and at the time his dislike for Nicholl was widely reported.Channon's comment was to the effect that,well we won't break any records with Nicholl here,not even that one so we're bound to win. Ruddock scored a memorable last minute penalty for a 1-0 win.It really sparked some massive celebrations at The Dell.

OK its six, but I'm sure Branfoot was manager.

Thinking of this earlier,anyone know if the following will be available or allowed to play in the FA Cup at Rovers ? Trotman (could be a major influence of course) Antonio Mellis

Thought it was eight. Achieved at the most unlikely of times,whilst Branfoot was manager no less.

I would like to think you are both right in the above.