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Pardew has already said today's match is more important than the cup games effectively so I cannot imagine he will play anything other than his strongest side. The big question is going to be whether he can afford to risk playing Punch as an unknown quantity. My guess is he will start on the left wing. Which if true could mean Lallana might get dropped again. AP also said that those that play today will be playing for a place in next weeks games. It's certainly going to interesting to see who steps up to the mark.

+1 - looks to be our strongest line-up and AP has said he really wants to win this game.

Cheers - I kinda liked it too!

Another reason to be proud to be associated with Saints. NC is bit by bit reminding us all what it is to be part of a football CLUB that is at the heart of great City. Congrats to the proud parents.

That's rubbish that is. OK, not really - that's the one for me, but with the collar on Gecko's shirt. And I think a subtle change in the badge would be a good idea too - try and integrate ideas from the early days with elements of the current badge.

I sit in row W and I think it's close to perfection in terms of viewing angle etc.

What a strange comment. I agree, its great to see the press/media in general being more positive about Saints now.

Thankyou - kudos to Gecko though.

Took the liberty of slightly amending Gecko's design - I like the idea of using the sash but with the stripes fully integrated too.

How about this version of those above - I like the idea of using the sash but integrating the stripes? :smt045

Well I have a number of black framed random photos taken at The Dell or SMS (not sure when) and also another one which shows an Ordnance Survey presentation map of SMS and area dated 2003 (actually presented to the club by the OS). The frames were on display around the club and were turfed out when the place was re-furbished sometime over the last 4-6 years I believe. Not sure if they're worth anything.

Yes please Hamster. PM me?

Some on here were claiming though that administration is not possible while a winding up order is in place?

But he was resourceful and quite canny actually. Leaving the bus CCTV switched on was a stroke of genius - protection against rape allegation or on the plus side, a pretty smart home movie to show off to the lads.

I really miss playing - its years now. I'm OK at organising but I have no spare time I'm afraid. If anyone ever fancies organising a knock-around for the 45+ yr old posters on here I'm in f'sure.

I heard it was more a case of him asking for Ting Tong but she was too expensive, so the Madam said "Well we've got your usual skate fillet in the fwidge Mister"...and the rest is history. lol

I thought Gaydamak owned the ground - or perhaps its the land the ground stands on? The only way he's going to sort the mess out is to take the club into administration before the winding up order surely?

It just gets worse - what a den of sin they live in down there. Disgusting really.

Solent reporting this morning that Chanrai is taking over the club with the specific aim of beating the winding up order. Can that be done now? Storrie will survive again, but a couple of other management bods are on their way.

This for me. No.3 will happen next season if we go up anyway and we'll have even more chance of beating them.

We don't know what kind of shopping list AP gave to NC do we? All I know is that 7 months after being very close to not having a club to support, we now have an owner and CEO who act in the best interests of the club and deliver....for the Manager. The Manager speaks to us about the football and he talks sense. The team look like they give a damn. And there's loads more to be extremely happy with. It is fun watching Saints now and being a part of a club on the rise. As I've said above, the difference between the Lowe regime and the current one is like chalk and cheese in my opinion.

You have misinterpreted what I wrote. In context with the opening post, the comparison was to our current set-up and Lowe tried to be everything - i.e. Share-owner, Chairman, Scout, MD, Director of football...the list goes on...but let's face it, as a PLC Chairman, he should not have got so involved with the direct running of the club (remember all HIS ramblings on the OS?). His grasp of how important the supporters and continual improvement of the 1st team was shockingly shallow. Whereas our new regime is stellar by comparison...chalk and cheese shall we say.

Hehe - well, I suppose I could come on for a 5 minute cameo aka a Burley special appearance (;. Somewhen in the dim and distant I played CM. Will depend on where and when though as much on at present. Got me thinking whether there's any more 45+ old crocked players on the forum that fancy a slow and leisurely knock about sometime? When the weather warms up a bit perhaps?!

Great post(s). Succinct and to the point. Simple fact is Rupes didn't deliver success for the fans. NC is doing this time and time again - all his decisions so far are the right ones. And anyway, he is not the only key player in all this. Markus is providing the resources and AP is delivering the results where it counts - on the pitch. Lowe tried to be everything to everyone and failed spectularly on all counts.

I am extremely envious. At 50, unfit with a half-knackered calf I would still love to play as in my mind I'm still 25...but you youthful types go ahead and have fun. :smt089