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Is that not Mrs Cortese ? Why the "equestrian" reference ? Its not Christina Lebherr.

How many mythical stabbings - or murders that won't make the Echo - were there ?

Who signed him for West Ham ?

Isn't MS a creative MF though ? I think we lack a midfield organiser - in the Oakley mould- or a ballwinning battler.I know many see Gillett in this role but I'm not so sure of his pedigree to do this through the season.

Agree about the CB situation. In midfield,I see Schneiderlin - if he remains injury free of course - as our creative player,and a more combative player alongside him would release him more.Not sure another "playmaker" or such with him(such as Racon perhaps),would aid him or the team.Remember Lawries classic "violinists and roadsweeper" comment years ago. As for anywhere else, I'd like another striker option ie Craddock to come in and develop.

Think it has to be BWP.

At the start of last season it was suggested that the spiderman theme tune be used for Shneiderlin .Something along the lines of : Schneiderlin,Schneiderlin He does more than Wesley Sneider can ..

Neither.Don't need Picnic or Lambert. Eugene Bopp is the player we've been crying out for.

So we can afford to sign one more. Remember Shankly's advice "you can't have more than three Scotsmen in the same team;any more than that and you have got trouble."

Prior to his injuries Oakley was one of the most effective midfielders in the prem under both Hoddle and WGS. I would have Oakley back now like a shot.

Undoubtedly one of the most skillful players in the division.Its really a matter of whether he can impose himself on games and have an impact at this level.I hope he matures quickly and does not dissolve into what many suspect of a stereotypical 'fancy dan, Johnny Foreigner type' who bruises easily and disappears from matches.

I spoke to a Rovers supporter a couple of weeks ago and the conversation inevitably came around to that game in the cup and Lambert.His view was that Lambert is not merely a goalscorer,but has a great first touch,control and vision.He is not just a penalty area striker.

Seem to remember it was towards the end of 1973/4 season during the midst of a relegation struggle.

Was there a suggestion he was working for Saints now then ?

DC Webb on The Bill.

I follow your logic and the appointment of someone possibly WGS is plausible. My concern though is whether such an appointment would sit comfortably with AP.Would he not feel uneasy at having a high profile person sitting between him and the board ? As someone wrote on another thread a few weeks ago,the DOF role has worked well at Reading,because very few people have heard of Nicky Hammond .This has enabled their manager to manage without being inhibited by someone elses shadow. As good as WGS was for us until 2003 our future is, for the timebeing anyway, in AP's hands.

Any photos of the directors box today ?

I remember that incident in the mid-late 70's.I think the supporters killed all lived in Basingstoke. (Which might go full circle in reference to the above questions about what has Basingstoke got to do with it.)

Thought this thread might be about Jody Craddock,experienced CB last known at Wolves.Don't know where he is now.

The League have however stated that Jaidi's availability to play for us and the work permit issue are inextricably linked.

They however,unlike us will be able to pay a ridiculous salary to more than compensate for sitting on his arse without making the first team. The best we might hope for is a loan after Sir Alex or whoever has signed him.

Doubt it. And you can rest assured Millwall will not allow him to leave/play on Saturday anyway.

I suspect that the view might be there are enough suitably qualified players from UK and EU who might match the criteria to play at that level without the need to import someone.

I'm pleased that the Football League will be covered on BBC this season as it will spare us ITV's dreadful 'The Chamionsh1t'. Does anybody know what format the BBC coverage will take, ie live matches / highlights screening ? I notice WBA V Newcastle is live on BBC1 on Saturday,and although that is a larger draw than L1 to many, I can't believe that at some stage Saints, as the 'fallen giants' ,would not be an attractive proposition to them. Can we expect fixtures to be transferred to Sunday or Monday night if selected for broadcast ?

Could be a different proposition though if Pardew is allowed to select the players he wants rather than having a couple with ego's - no matter how talented - just foisted on him.