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Having looked at the links provided that does potentially look an interesting read.I note the comment regarding the English "distrust of intellectualism" in the game.Remember the reaction to SCW ? Although he did not help himself by his association with a clown like Clifford,and a buffoon called Rupert. It did make me think about Saints formations over the years.Were we not one of the few clubs to play with a sweeper in the early 80's when we had Agboola ?For a couple of seasons we appeared to have mastered this which had been beyond most other clubs here.Although Lawrie won the praise for this in the media I always thought it was probably John Mortimore - with his experience in Europe- who was the real architect of it. Hoddle,like him or not,and lets not reawaken that debate please, also played a sweeper effectively and could change the system around (although not at Tranmere before someone else posts it!).

The bold bit might influence our approach.Trouble is,I don't see Lambert as a lone striker as he often seems to come back towards midfield to pick the ball up.See some of his goals for Bristol Rovers,shots from distance well behind where a lone striker would be expected to be.We would also need two good wide players to make it work. Personally I'd ideally like a more attack minded first half,and inrtoducing 4-5-1 to stifle the oppsition later on (when we are 2 or 3 up). As for Collymore,are you sure he wasn't talking about 'dogging' formations ?

Looking pretty vulnerable down the right hand side. Is Ian Harte at lb for Carlisle ? Hopefully he is slowing down a bit now as he must be about 59.At least it seems so as he has been on the 'HCDAJFU' lists for about thirty years.

Bet its nothing compared to what the Arab will build for Pompey.And it will be built on water don't forget. Surprised it wasn't mentioned on the programme really.

My boys were 8 when they started attending.By this age they had shown sufficient interest and I felt they were likely to be ready to sit through 90 minutes etc.(Lets be honest, in the last 5 years or so it hasn't always been so good as to maintain an adults interest through an entire match let alone a childs.). It really depends on the child and if you think he is ready for attending,depending on many things including interest,attention span and coping with a sometimes rowdy environment. Judging by this morning there is a clear message for you though. Mine are now both Saints fanatics, and skatehate is also alive up here in Glos.

And where,when and how the Oldknow connection came about ?

I saw McManaman leaving SMS in a goup which included Oldknow amongst the party.Perhaps they have some connection from their days on Merseyside,both collecting hubcaps or whatever in their younger days. McManaman seemed quite happy to talk to supporters,pose for photo's, sign autographs and talk to supporters.He certainly went up in my estimation for the way he conducted himself here. Don't suppose anyone asked him "what are you doing here though ?".

Just watched the skates edition from 1934. http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=28218 They even feature a dog in goal.Perhaps they could do with him again.

Or in the Saints museum when Markus decides to provide it. I haven't seen the mural myself and although it sounds good I think they should replace it with a drawing of a train.

Won most things in the air.A bit short on pace but put in some good -'really meant it '- crunching tackles on the ground. He's just the 'nightclub doorman' we have needed for the last three seasons.

I was sat high in the Kingsland with a good view into the penalty area.No doubt the first one was shall we say,cultivated by Saga.Ball - and him - going out of play but invited the player to dive and went over.So, not a penalty in my view. Second one, too far away but no appeal from our players or crowd.So, unlikely. Shows how reliable a Sky reporter is then. Not moaning about our good fortune,but would like to see us deserving our win,and scoring a goal from open play.

No you are not in a minority, of those old enough to remember the era of Toomers, or Patstone & Cox anyway. Another thing that started the decline of such shops was the branded shirts.A relative of mine knew one of the senior bods at Toomers in the 1970's.He suggested to him that it must be 'boom time' at Toomers after we won the cup.Surprisingly it was not.Admiral now supplied all kit to Saints free - so a major customer was lost - and furthermore Admiral's terms of trade were far more severe than they as an independent trader hasd been used to.

That is an excellent find. "A famous and time honoured team of the south...." ..." these fine chaps have a reputation second to none ". No ego's there.The club had its own snooker and billiard champions.Wonder if they had a handbag thief amongst them ?

And SCW with an eye coach...

Anyone with a GL postcode - bar Rupert - should qualify for a discount

Some 'good reads' published by them :

So thats Euro2012 the Scots won't be qualifying for then.

I follow your logic but : I think the scouting of new players,research on those identified as targets would have been critical as well as looking to review, and if necessary, enhancing the infrastructure of the playing side would have given the DoF plenty to do. I remember an interview with Lawrie whilst in the DoF post where he said talks with agents can often start 12 months before a player moves. Yes, it might of course be filling time until the right candidate, either Coppell or possibly a european DoF (more familiar with the role),is available.

I too have been caught up in that sort of conspiracy. I think those in the security services - and those proclaiming to be ITK about such things - call it a 'hopleaf trap',as opposed to 'honeybee trap'.

My guess is WGS. Very interesting but in the abscence of a more credible source than another club's fans site it is only a dubiuos rumour. One point though, I just hope MLT does not now become a continual 'rent-a-quote' for what Pinnacle might have done.I suspect he was highly embarrassed by the outcome of this episode.Whilst due to the failure of others he had largely become its public face.

I'm surprised that JBrizzle or whatever his name is,has not already identified them as "council house scum". As you say this sort of thing could escalate, and expect to see reports in the national press of disorderly conduct at the check out in Lidl soon.

F'kin outrageous ! They have a poster called 'Badger', and another called 'Miserableold-ishgit'.It is a breach of copyright,or plagiarism at least. I think 'Miserable Old Git' and I should assembe a 'firm' or 'crew' to 'rumble them on their own manor ' as they come out of their Temperance Society meetings,bingo halls or origami lessons.

The Met Police had a tip off that some 'fans' were going there tooled up.I saw a couple of kids frisked and their peashooters and spud guns taken off them at the turnstyles.

Yes lets replace it with a picture of a train.

As were Lawrie and Bally.But it didn't stop it ending in tears. Coppell though is probably less likely to seek the limelight,which will allow the DoF/manager relationship to function better in my view.Should it ever happen of course.