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Either a decent real ale like Ringwood, IPA, Directors or HSB or bottles of Crabbies Ginger Beer - very nice!

There is a very real potential for us to fill a 45k stadium in about 10 years time. That's the minimum amount of time it will take for us to fulfill Markus' grand plan and be eating at footballs top table regularly. If everything comes together as expected, this club will easily be able to compete in every conceivable way with the top 10 clubs in Europe - a stadium with a capacity of anything less than 45k will not fit in with those plans. Believe me - in ten years there will be waiting lists again too (perhaps not a bad thing) which is why I will never give up my ST.

I really hate how Sky can mess about with fixtures like this - totally screws with my plans for the evening. ):

This would be my choice - include the crest - I like the red and white Markus - change words to simply "Forever Saint Markus"

You may well be right. My trouble is in my mind I still think I'm 25 and able to hack it!

I like that...

http://www.skysports.com/football/championship/

The signs are there that we will strengthen adequately - we did it in L1 and I expect NC to do it again for the NPC. I have to say, it would be a massive boost to the players and the supporters to win the 1st 2-3 games and see us near the top of the table early doors. To do this, I do believe Alps has a good point - there is a need to settle players in early in pre-season otherwise what's the point of pre-season?

Great to see the listing at last. Leeds opener will be tough, but really looking forward to seeing if we're up to the test. There's some real corkers there to look forward to and there's some away games I think I will be able to attend too which is a bonus. We need to strengthen quickly and decisively now to make sure Adkins gets everyone on the bus in time.

I'm lovin' this!

Ticket prices will be £16 adult. You heard it here first.

Killer, Pahars then Jesus (loved his down and dirty commitment).

Thanks for the heads up. While I'm competitive, I'm perhaps not fit enough yet to get too serious! I may look into that though. (:

I don't know why there are so many worrying at this point in close season. The good players hold the cards at the moment - they'll not move early unless there's a massively incentivised deal on the table. Also, here's a little suggestion - look back to our time in L1...think about the strategy employed to support the Manager....(let me help - we bought some of the best players from the division and 2-3 from the division above). Now, do you honestly think that Cortese will not employ a similar strategy for the NPC? Risk relegation or not progressing? Nah, nor do I...we'll be strengthening the 1st team alright - just gotta be patient that's all.

Source?

I'm a musician (guitar/vocals) in primarily two bands, so playing quite a few live gigs is my main other pastime other than my family. I have a 6 month old Grandson who WILL be a Saints supporter and increasingly he is going to take up more of my time I think. I'm also a keen photographer - portraiture and stuff like weddings mainly. Interestingly, I've been wondering recently whether there is a 45+ year old football 'club' to get involved in. I miss having a kick about, but can't keep up with the youngsters nowadays. Anyone know of anything or any like-minded chaps interested in getting something organised - perhaps once or twice a month?

This.

Until he plays and scores for us - then you'll want to be his *****! lol

Tough to pick just one...this lot here are all free agents and CDAJFU (although wages might be an issue, but hey there's alot of free players hanging around). I'll plum for the one in red - good Rickie backup! lol Jay Bothroyd - Cardiff Steve Caldwell - Wigan John Carew - Aston Villa Tamir Cohen - Bolton Kieron Dyer - West Ham Dan Gabbidon - West Ham Diomansy Kamara - Fulham Daniel Leadbitter - Newcastle Mark Randall - Arsenal Nigel Reo-Cocker - Villa

Good goal - as someone else said, if it had been Lallana, Oxo or even MLT you lot would be jizzing for days. lol

Ffs. The only thing this confirms is that summer boredom really is with us (but I knew that anyway so this is massively zzzzzzzzzzzzz).

He's no winger. He's also not good enough to push Saints on. I would imagine he's a player that will be moved on to accomodate squad improvements.

Mmm, not too much to celebrate for the first 8 years I would suggest. Dunno about anyone else, but my passion is for the club/team/city and not really for the stadium itself.

Good news - more jumping off bridges into gushing sub-zero rivers and lots of wrong-sized, poorly set-up bicycles to ride around on to exercise muscles. (;