Katalinic

Early goal to calm things down and the confidence will surge through - you are right, they are a poor side.

Yep and game over as soon as it goes 1-0

I would imagine preparations are in full swing and have been for some time particularly if we want to take advantage of the out of contract players - there will be targets based on the two scenarios.

"Nothing has changed operationally or strategically with Markus not being here. Nicola will drive the club forward and has every plan to do so." You can either believe Saints CFO or some no mark journo.

It was day that felt like we could finally draw a line under all the s*** of the previous few years and look forward - I had no idea that 2 years later our progress would be so astonishing. I am genuinely sad that Markus, who clearly enjoyed the day as much as anybody, is not around to see the fulfilment of the plan.

If we are going to sign a new keeper we could do worse than Al-Habsi at Wigan. Kelvin of course deserves a chance but the goalkeeping position is an area of the squad where we don't in reality have competition for the place - as much as I like Bart it would probably suit both parties to have fresh start.

Saunders moaning post match that the first goal came from a corner that wasn't a corner - it clearly was. Patience paid off and once the first went it the result was never in doubt. Thoughts now turning to which match will be one that send us up.

Agree 100%. Some idiot woman behind me always boos when his name is read out on the team sheet. The first time he misplaces a pass and she is off, spending the next 10 minutes moaning about him. Mind you she has no concept of possession football and constantly bays for us to lump it forward - if you see a woman in a green coat in the Chapel that looks like a human owl, that's her. Guly is an enigma, he will have good days, he will have bad days. Today certainly wasn't as bad as some (or owl woman) are making out.

I think it could be this seasons "MK Dons" moment - a defining part of the season, the game when players and fans start to believe its going to happen. I do.

The best individual performance I have seen by a Saints keeper. Shilton was consistently excellent, Niemi made word class saves but Kelvin's performance was the football equivalent of the film Zulu.

What else can he say?

Indeed, and for clarity I take no delight in the "ordinary" staff bearing the burden of years of mis-management. I would like to think that the high wage earners i.e. the playing staff will be first to be shipped out on loan in order to reduce costs.

Wonder if they will show the same spirit when the finances require a number of them will have to be shown the door.

The only fans I have ever known who are celebrating administration as if they have won the league - an indication of their intellect. Car crashes always look more spectacular in slow motion.

All you've got to look forward to is years of struggle, or if you are unlucky months of struggle before finally dying. Small club.

Thats almost what Fratton Park looks like now, let alone in 5 years time.

Agreed, worse case scenario for them they still go under. Best case, they get an owner and remain a small club flitting around League One at best with no infrastructure behind them i.e. where they were pre-Mandaric. One thing is for sure, our supremacy as the Hampshire's top club will be unchallenged for many many years to come, their brief moment out of our shadow has well and truly passed and it just shows what happens when idiots get ideas above their station.

If Birch is appointed, what is Chanrai's next move - could be very interesting.

Lol - Portpin now blackmailing with £500k if Admin Andy appointed.

Had they known about it. It could also have changed their view on not challenging this administration.

Just when you think nothing more even more hilarious can happen....

You would expect a proper administrator to get out the high wage earners out on loan, or terminate contracts asap.

Now that would be funny.

Transfer embargo on clubs in admin surely?

Can't you phone in sick and re-arrange? Thank God for half term and taking the week off.