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Apparently Trump doesnt exercise as he reckons the heart only produces a certain number of heartbeats and he doesnt want to waste too many on exercise and that is why he uses a golf cart whenever he plays golf..

Reasonable quote. We do seem to be unable to score goals and that is a worry

I was a Remainer have to say that the shortage of HGV drivers is only partly down to Brexit. There were shortages before we left the EU and very few young people were joining the industry mainly because of the relatively low wages. The growth of home deliveries for Amazon and the like meant that a lot of the long distance HGV drivers could earn more money driving vans around their locality and sleep the night in their own bed rather than the back of a cab. Just in time deliveries also complicated matters as there was additional pressure on jobs especially as our trunk roads/motorways are so congested at times. And, as been said before, there arev shortages of HGV drivers across Europe and the USA.

One of my relatives works for a recruitment Agency. Apparently there are a number of jobs available driving machinery/HGV's etc which require applicants to take a Drugs & Alcohol test. Quite a few younger applicants decide not to pursue their interest in the advertised job when they find out they have to submit to this test. Rather worrying I think and perhaps indicates why HGV drivers have an average age of 56!!

Lawro for once reckons we will win. Not sure if that is a good sign!!!

I am training an 8 year old to be a fruit picker or a HGV driver but small enough to navigate through a chimney or even a drain if push came to shove!! Decent rates but cash only..

Trousers, You and Sue will have the Climate Protestors round your gaffs in quick order. Wood burning stoves, which were once promoted as a good thing, are now on the list of high polluters!!!

Some interesting comments on the subject of energy prices. Does anyone know what the effect of the green emission policy has on fuel prices?

Read the match report in the Sunday Times today. More or less 100% focussing on Man City and their shortcomings. Hardly a word about Saints. Still they did give 9/10 to Romeu who, I thought, had a very good game.

Hope Jack Stephens injury is not too bad. I have been critical of him in the past but he started this season well.

There is a good review on the Shysters involved in PFC at https.//youtu.be/lsf...yzQzqUI

Agree with this. I voted to Remain and was disappointed when the vote went to Leave. Irrespective of the personalities involved and the untruths they may have told, we are where we are and we have to get on with it. To be fair there are so many uncertainties caused by Covid to chuck into the mix, including the increased cost of shipping containers in from Asia, which has little to do with Brexit. It is currently quite difficult to actually itemise the negative effects on our lives that are Brexit related. That said I have yet to see one positive effect of Brexit that has impacted positively on my life.

Used to get a few Dutch fans too when Koeman, VVD and even Tadic were here.

The 'Fake Sheik', the one that Piers Morgan reckoned was the 'Real Deal'?

Horrible ground, horrible place, horrible fans, horrible pitch, horrible weather... GREAT RESULT!!

I must admit Jim wasnt my favourite player. Decent on the ball but a bit pedestrian, although he was one of the older players in the squad at the time. I have read half of his book and found it of interest. Got to say he is a genuinely nice guy. Didnt realise how good looking he was as a youngster. Reminded me of how I looked at that age🤣

Agree with you for the most part but some of his forward passing was not on the button but that could be said for a number of players from both sides

There was a group of ant vaxxers holding up signs outside if the Red Funnel Terminal yesterday. The signs were all professionally produced so money would have to be spent on them. I wonder who paid for them? One of the signs said 'Dont believe media lies' It would be interesting to know which information source the ant vaxxers rely on.

Change of tactic this season from Ralph. Whereas we previously put pressure of the opponents defence from the front we played a much more defensive line which, hopefully, will see our relatively high goals against tally reduce. However this means using an isolated striker which didnt aid opportunities to score. That said we had more clear cut chances than a decent WHU team. Need to sharpen up our passing, otherwise a fair result against strong opposition. We certainly look to have a stronger squad this year especially once Stuart Armstrong is fit.

Going to be at St Marys today as part if a our to promote his book 'Wembley Wins, Wembley Woes' He is doing the rounds of local pubs and clubs doing Q & A's. Attended one and found him an engaging speaker with lots of interesting snippets about the Saints and the game generally.

I have met MLT and he came across as a relatively humble, approachable and fairly bright individual. As a consequence I am really surprised at his conspiracy views on Covid. At first I thought it was someone purporting to be him so I feel really sad that the views expressed are definitely his. Such a shame.

Doesnt the standard 20% VAT payment have to be added to any deal between British clubs which makes Foreign players cheaper. There is also a 5% transfer levy but not sure if that only applies to transactions involving Football league clubs

I suppose the KWP situation is a difficult one for any Manager. The club has brought in a young right back who has started the season very well but players of this age often experience a dip in form at some stage of the season. Meantime KWP has been an excellent buy and has probably increased his transfer value. KWP can fill in at left back but this is not a natural position for him. There is also adequate cover at right back provided by Valery. So does the club stick or twist? Subject to the expected transfer value of KWP, if I was Saints Manager I would look at reluctantly selling KWP and use the money strengthening at defensive midfield and cover at left back. A difficult decision as KWP has been an excellent player for us.

So Squad is? 1. McCarthy/Forster 2. Livramento/KWP/Valery 3. Perraud (KWP)/Small 4. JWP/Diallo (Smallbone) 5. Bednerak/Stephens 6. Salisu/Lynaco 7. Armstrong(S)/Redmond/Elonyoussi 8. Adams/Walcott/Long 9. Armstong(A)/Broja/Obefemi 10. Romeu 11. Tella/Djnepo 25 plus the injured Smallbone I suggest the squad is stronger than last year especially if the new players can make the grade. Another defensive midfielder would assist and hopefully our 'keepers will be less exposed if the spine of the team improves.

Any news on Will Smallbone?