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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 ?

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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.

As grateful as we should be to Leon for his part in keeping the club afloat,and to Lawrie for all the glory he brought us,I can't help but think their abscence smacks of it being "toys out the pram" time.Something which does not reflect well on either of them in my book. I can't believe either would be so fickle as to resent coughing up for a ticket.Whats the cost of tickets compared to the £500,000 Leon (allegedly) forked out for Pinnacle to almost ruin the club? (And statue don't forget). In Lawrie's case his continued presence - at his own cost - would maintain if not enhance his legendary status.

Please don't dwell on this as the next line is "now I know they are here to stay".

Promotion in 1978.

Definitely one for the anoraks to dwell on. Bring back 'Statto'.

Do you not have to be a member ?