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I have it on fairly good authority that the club would prefer that Fernandes stays and would accept a decent offer for Dibling to provide funds for new players. However Fernandes and his advisors want him to move on to bigger and better things, which is a shame.

First half it was men against boys. We were totally outplayed and if Brighton had kept their first 11 on for the second half it could have been more. That said, Baz had a faultless game and did enough, hopefully, to mollify the criticism many people have placed upon him. Stephens was solid too. The change to a back three was down to Still and a big up to him for this. However playing Fraser as a false nine was a mistake first half and something that Still needs to forget. Jay Robinson put in another impressive performance when he came on. Quarshie is a work in progress but has a decent amount of raw material to work on. I thought Moses Sesay did Ok for a 18 year old making his first appearance at SMS. We appear to be fitter as a squad than last season. My team for Wrexham is: Bazunu Edwards Stephens Quarshie Sugawara ** Charles Downes Wellington Armstrong Downs Robinson ** I think we need an upgrade at right back

Will CB Fry be fit for the Wrexham game at the Antelope Ground?

News from Liverpool is that Saints have turned down Everton's £27m initial offer but there is indication that the club remain interested and are considering a higher offer. I had a good source tell me that TD had bought a house to the west of Southampton but I guess that doesnt mean too much as this be used by his family or rented out as he is likely to earn more than enough at Everton to cover the cost of purchase.

Centre Backs ..........Malcolm Waldron, Reuben Agboola perhaps??

Bob Charles, born in Bursledon, was an England Youth 'Keeper (I think) then played 26 games in the 1959/60 season, so a regular for one season. Gerry Gurr was another young 'keeper that came through the ranks after signing on from Guildford City. Both of these are quite tenuous and it does seem that the club can develop lots of talented outfield players but not a decent 'keeper.

Apparently there are 14 Sports were males and females can participate on equal terms. Sumo wrestling is one that is not included.

If he is Russian and does sign. will he refuse to play in away games when our strip is yellow & blue?

I went along with my uncle a couple of times to watch Saints Ladies when they were a top team in the female game but could only play on public pitches. Not being unfair to the team at the time, as they were the best in their field and, of course, they were amateurs but the standard was not great. The move to professionalism has increased the skill levels significantly particularly in the art of goalkeeping which was quite abysmal back in the day. If any one is interest in the history of ladies football have a look at Dick, Kerr Ladies who played in front of 30-40,000 crowds back in the 1920's until the FA put the mockers on female football.

You cant beat Guido Carrillo

The Police wouldnt want hordes of Pompey fans walking to the ground from the Central Station when there are 4 cruise ships in port that day as well as the Boat Show at Mayflower Park. Presumably there is sufficient room for 50-60 coaches to park up to accommodate the 2,700 Pompey fans? I wonder if the burger vans who normally park in that area will fancy turning up on the day?

In comparison to last year, our results have been rather disappointing. That said I recollect we were well beaten 2-0 by Oxford Utd in one pre season game last season.

Pleased for England. Spain the better team and their outstanding player missed a pen. That's football for you!!

Pompey won 4-0 at Reading today. Decent result. At this stage of pre season and our performances to date I couldnt see us replicating this scoreline, which is a bit of a concern going forward.

Commitment is great but it needs to be displayed in the right manner not too agressive which leads to a plethora of yellow and red cards.

There was an issue a few years back on derby day, when some Pompey supporters got off a train at St Denys and caused problems walking to the ground from there

Great bit of research!!

Channel 4 Documentary about Donny and Vlad's close association posed a number of questions that have been doing the rounds for some time. No smoke without fire...?

The Donald was on course to be a major player in the US Soccer Ball game until he suffered from Bone Spurs a condition he picked up whilst visiting White Hart Lane.

Since the Donald's reversal of opinion and now supports Bitcoin, the 'value' has soared to $120,000. I have sold all my properties, gold bars, whisky kegs, both my Rolex Submariner watches, divested myself of all my Lebanese pounds and Iranian Rials and am now fully into Bitcoin. What could go wrong?

I know its a pre season friendly at Staplewood and 2 x 60mins games. However recollect that we lost away at Gillingham, in fact well beaten, in a League Cup game in the early stages of Mr Martins tenure.

Interesting feedback. I wonder if any insurance is taken when players and staff travel by air? Perhaps clubs assume they could sue the airline if anything dreadful happened? Would be interested to find out what happened when Man Utd and Roma lost players in air disasters. My understanding of the Man Utd situation was they had to borrow players from other clubs to compensate for the loss of players killed in the Munich crash and introduce players from their successful youth team.

Starter for Ten. 1. NIEMI 2. GOLAC 3. PERAUD 4. WANYAMA 5. SVENSSON 6. VAN DYKE 7. TADIC 8. ROMEU 9. PELLE 10. EKELUND 11. MANE Quite an exciting line up. Bit short of options at Left Back. Plenty of others to consider for those who are interested.

I tend to agree with your assessment of AA. However it appears that he prefers to play as a central striker which, in my humble opinion, is not his best position.

Nic, It appears Kaywaan Khan and the relatively recently formed London Health Centre may not have a great deal of experience in virus health matters. They seem to concentrate on weight loss procedures and body shaping techniques. Call me old fashioned but I dont think I would waste my money seeking their advice. The much maligned NHS for me old chum.