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ABP released a policy document yesterday which included two items which may be worthy of interest. One is the prospect of ABP paying for the demolition of the old Royal Pier which, if it happens, will remove a carbuncle on the shoreside. Another is the proposal to work with others to relocate the aggregate operations from the west side of the Itchen to other locations within the port. If successful this would provide opportunities for the club to work with Southampton Council, and others, to maximise development/revenue from the riverside land. Hope it happens.

It took me a while to appreciate that 'Big Ron' was Atkinson not Davies😗

Seems that every team and their dog have latched onto 'our' song. Apparently it was originally a Christian hymn in the late 19th Century and it was popularised by Louis Armstrong in 1938 before being adopted up by the NFL's New Orleans Saints and more famously by our fans in the 1950's. Think we should put a patent on it to prevent use by other lesser clubs.

Wonder whether the 23.28%, presumably fellow Saints fans, who initially voted on this Forum in support of Donald J Trump have buyers remorse or still think he is an OK guy?

Any updates on Ramsdale's situation? To my mind he is a top keeper and always did well for Saints both on and off the field of play. Is it right to assume he is still training with the team? It must be costing the club a load of money to keep paying him. Perhaps a loan move in January?

I was Secretary of a local football club a few years back and made a mistake about signing a player six days prior to semi final, which the team won, instead of the 7 day rule. We were thrown out of the competition and had no redress which was fair enough. Shame we werent under the control of the EFL and it may only have been a fine.

Just a distant thought but I and many of my schoolmates, used to really dislike George Kirby when he played for Plymouth. However when Ted Bates signed him in 1962 we all took him to our respective hearts. George was a typical robust centre forward of the time and helped propel us to the FA Cup Semi Final in 1963 as a 2nd Division club. In todays game he would probably have been the recipient of a yellow or red card each game. Off the field he was a real gentleman apparently.

Joe Mitchell who is a campaigning Republican in Iowa has made a speech recently spouting off that trump is the 'Man Of The Century' and the Bestest and Biglyest President the USA has ever had. You cant believe so many perverse things that come out of the mouths of the Trump cults.

Badge Dont forget about the Chain (Gunter's Chain) which is equivalent to 4 rods, 22 yards, 66 feet or 20.12 metres. 10 Chains make a furlong and 80 Chains make a statute mile. An area of 10 square chains = 1 acre

Bolton had three decent chances to score whilst we had at least four plus a stonewall penalty. Got to give credit to the Bolton fans. Their support was constant and loud.

It is interesting that many people call for Park & Ride facilities in Southampton which is fair enough. However when the Nursling site has been offered up for home games and weekends, particularly around Xmas, hardly anyone uses it.

Impressed with QPR. Seemed to be well organised in defence and threatening on the break.

Pretty much the same feedback that all bar the MAGA cult would agree with. Quite impressed (and rather worried) with the response from AI (or SI as that fella with the high IQ would say!!)

But in such circumstances would the FA be 'Hoist By Their Own Petard' as originally suggested by Bill Shakespeare in the comedy 'Hamlet'!!?

Apparently a table has been produced that shows Man City 'owe' £500m to Prem clubs due to the loss of prize money from City's 'cheating'. Saints are due £21m from this!!!

Do we now get a bye from last years semi final against City and the opportunity for another day at Wembley at some stage this season? Only fair I would suggest!!

As a card carrying pessimist, from my very early days as a Saints fan, your comment has provided a feeling of optimism in me which will be celebrated by a couple of glasses of decent wine when the sun passes over the yardarm. Thank you!!

I am 99% certain that this did not happen. Probably the story you heard linking the 17th Port & Maritime Regiment, HQ'd over at Marchwood, with the Royal Pier, was the refurb of a WW2 'Whale Bridge' which was left to rot adjacent to the Royal Pier. The Army Logistics team were able to salvage it and take it over to their McMullen Barracks at Marchwood where it now stands. Think this was done last year.

I do feel sorry for the youngsters these days. However when I bought my first house I had to borrow the deposit from my Mum & Dad who basically loaned me all of their savings. The interest rate was 17% when I first obtained a mortgage. A mate of mine was going to move in to help with the mortgage cost but his girlfriend told him he couldnt as she didnt like the thought of two single men having the opportunity to 'play the field'. As a consequence I had to work two nights a week and a Saturday to keep me financially solvent and all my furniture and furnishings were bought second hand. This is something my kids and their friends wouldn't contemplate.

Could offer him up for some type of human sacrifice. Burning at the stake may provide a lot of heat for needy people, the amount of lard he's got on him!!

I hadnt realised until I was doing some research on another matter that there have been at least two Aliens Acts introduced into Law in this country. The first was in 1792 and was introduced to quell the number of immigrants coming into this country from France as a consequence of the French Revolution, as well as displaced Huguenots arriving in this sceptered isle due to religious pressure from the Catholic Church. Interesting to learn that our friend (!!) Mr Farage is descended from Huguenot stock but his forefathers probably arrived in a wooden raft, containing a supply of decent ale, rather than a rubber dingy. The second Aliens Act was introduced in 1905 when thousands of Jews were forced out of Russia due to the Progroms over there. Since then there have been protests against Irish and Caribbean/Asian immigration but no sign of a modern Aliens Act. No doubt copies of the old Legislation will be dusted off when Nige (or Rupes) and his merry crew win the next election.

Whilst enjoying Basa Fillets, consumption of this type of fish needs to be approached with a degree of caution. It is farmed mainly in the Mekong Delta where there are contaminants in the water and some of the owners of the Fish Farmers there use chemicals to promote growth. As a consequence of this, the import of Basa fish is controlled by UK Health Authorities. Hopefully that provides some protection for those of us who like eating the fish but maybe this may explain the reason for the growth of what seems to be a fin on my back!!

I'm with you there. Particularly like the chilli flavoured option.

Couple of questions? 1. It used to be that if a Goalkeeper put his foot/hand outside the penalty box whilst in control of the ball, it was considered handball and a free kick was given to the opposing team. That doesnt seem to be the case in recent times and there have been several occasions when 'keepers have despatched the ball upfield with their feet and/or hands have been outside the penalty area. Shouldnt that result in a free kick? 2. Is there such thing as an indirect free kick nowadays?