benjii

Maybe we could rename the team as "Belt and Road FC"? I think the day we were sold to Gao will be looked back as the day that Saints FC, as an entity with any sort of local roots, died.

Stranger things have happened.

Yeah, but that's OK because now we're going to smash the fair play rules.

They've still got a Wimpy in Swanage.

I don't like the cut of his jib.

Brighton's squad is utter garbage. He made Glenn Murray seem decent. I'd actually like to see what Hughton could do with a bit of backing at PL level. That said, I don't think there is any conscious or unconscious bias in any way related to this decision.

Oh, absolutely. His background is squeeky clean and from day one his policy of frank and open communication with the fans, coupled with his vision and passion, leave me in little doubt.

They have a website that implies they've got a big training complex in Southampton and are well known in the UK. They also have a picture of Bologna or Florence or something to illustrate their Soton HQ. This seems fine to you?

They've got a website that's full of palpable ****e. That doesn't irk you at all?

Did we play well for 90 minutes in any match? I'm struggling to think of one. Home v Bournemouth we completely dominated for 90 minutes but still shipped 3 goals. Huddersfield away was very comfortable. Er.....?

NAMBLA, I think?

#gao out. Time for protests and boycotts.

http://chinasportsinsider.com/2017/08/21/gao-jisheng-southampton-what-fans-can-expect/

Wow! That’s big-time and not at all weird.

He’s right though. Too many tartan blanket types, families and tourists who don’t mind being mugged off.

Indeed.

Nice key pass by Ings before the goal.

Disney. Why are you watching them, anyway?

Heisenberg?

Cheers. Encouraging. Sounds like there is a strong focus on next season and making changes. Let's hope Ralph gets the support he needs.

Good news if we've got a taker.

That’s abysmal. Genuinely frightening if they are doing anything other than some cursory paperwork about a complaint. Still, easier than catching actual criminals.

He's in a Queen tribute act.

I think we hoped Austin could do it.

I think you're right. It's mostly folks of a certain age that will think Johnny Foreigner is a slippery cheat and "our boys" are fighting the good fight for Brittania. #brexit