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Lol - see Sarli's been mentioned already!

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He can't petition anyway as it's a disputed debt. Insolvency proceedings would be an abuse of process. Breach of contract is his claim and he must make it out.

No - and he couldn't anyway until he has proven the debt is due. Pompey dispute that it is. HTH

It is a serious possibility that they will reach the semi-final then be wound up. The FA's inaction and silence over this has been remarkable IMO. If a sporting sanction is appropriate as a consequence of financial mismanagement then there should be one in every competition - not just the leagues.

This is what I said the other day... it is completely illogical for there to be no penalty for insolvency in the cup competitions.

And let that be an inspiration to all those of you reading this who have little in the way of talent and good looks.

It depends on the quality and type of player. Lallana and Puncheon are not your typical "leg it round the outside wingers". Holmes isn't either because he's quite slow but he is a "natural" winger in terms of the way he attacks the full-back. BWP is a headless chicken who is largely awful in any position but, likewise, his natural game is to go outside. Horses for courses. Playing on the "wrong" wing can suit the likes of Puncheon and Lallana. I wouldn't want to play Antonio or Waigo on the left, for example, despite them both being very effective at times on the right.

They will definitely get a points penalty. The PL want shot of them and they don't need to do anything other than apply their normal rules to achieve this.

Translation - they're stuffed. I really would not be at all surprised if they are wound up at the next hearing.

Yeah, just for the record so no one thinks I am bonkers in the nut, I was not referring to Pulis, Forecast etc in my post!!

They're all (I mine all those around the first team) CCC standard in terms of ability IMO. You would have to put question marks over Jaidi and Perry to continue at that level though for another season. Seabourne is untested at that level so he might arguably be deemed not good enough, but I think he will be. I think he's better than Calum Davenport, Andreas Jakobson, Pele (insert other poor Saints centre back who's played at a higher level here). There are a few who wouldn't set the world alight but I don't think there are any who would be out of their depth as part of a settled, well coached side.

Lol again - he's not that stupid.

That is effectively a force majeure clause - ie. an earthquake knocked down Fratton Park thus destroying revenue streams. "The grounds look reasonable" - ROL.

If we play well we'll beat them because we have better players. Same as most matches. I think we'll play well so I think we'll win. 2-0.

He was useless!

Jesus H Corbett! Are you watching the League Cup final? Which brain-dead moron thinks it's a good idea to play rubbish music (or indeed any music) really loudly whilst the team are collecting the trophy / medals? What a bloody shocking show!

I'm pretty sure he can tear it up and say "see you later" for free. Makes sense to try to sell players first though. Has the PL confirmed whether they will let other clubs register Skate players yet? TBH, I think the PL need to have their little meeting ASAP, confirm the 9 point pelanty (© Chris Waddle) and then announce what the situation is with regards to selling players.

Without, I think.

Is this "fact"! I ask because, as far as I'm aware, the footballing creditors rule states that you have to pay all outstanding debts. Well, future contractual entitlements aren't debts. An administrator normally has the power to break any employment contracts. I don't see why his powers should be any different here.

Well, you said you disagreed then listed a lot of attributes I didn't comment on! I agree he worked hard. The problem is, he needs a lot of time on the ball to play dangerous passes and even then his success rate is pretty low. It is only his second season of regular professional football, I think, (and last season was a pathetic farce so that barely counts) so I'm not having a go. I just think the way he is lauded by some on here is over the top and is probably more a symptom of how dire we've been as a midfield unit for several seasons rather than how great he is. He has potential for sure.

Burley obviously overspent here but that's not Wayne's fault. He has played well pretty much every time I've seen him this season and that's just about all you can expect of a player, especially when they're in and out of the side alot.

If we stick with him we'll get promoted next season. So I hope that we do.

Yeah, I think Wayne must have a positive net total? Frannie, on the other hand....?

I think "better" is irelevant. Hammond is more important IMO as he gives us something none of our other midfielders do which is an engine and a physical presence in both boxes. Schneiderlin is good in games like yesterday but continues to dish out as many lame performances as good ones IMO. He also deceives a lot of people with the occasional flashy pass. He did far more poor raking balls than good ones yesterday, although he did a good job in linking play from defence. One thing I like about Barnard is his movement in getting in front of the defender to receive low balls from the full-back; it varies our play more and means we don't need to rely on Schneiderlin playing a cross-field ball to the other winger (which has a pretty low success rate) or chipping it up to Lambo.