Monk

Wow, this forum does struggle. Lets put this in basic terms. If we are going to host a home fixture in pre-season then I personally think, financially its only worth doing if it is a larger/attractive club. I think the standard of teams we picked to play this summer have been spot on and worth while. I just think the dates, times and prices of certain fixtures make any sense(granted it depends on the other clubs summer programme). I think our pre-season should return to old ways. Something LIKE this: Small tour/camp abroad - Fitness priority A - Bristol City A - Wolves A - Le Harve/Evain/ H - Ajax A - Hearts H - Juventus/Lyon/

When?

Wolves and Bristol City are the likes of teams we will play to test us but play them away.

delete this thread and the user.

Makes no sense, what so ever.

look at the attendance and chill out.

ok, the financial* logistics that tie in with NA's pre season plans.

Would much rather see Saints return to their old pre-season preparations when the club would play all fixtures away. Then to host a 'significant' European giant on the Saturday a week before the season kicks off. The club use to attract a solid crowd when we hosted the likes of Bayern, Panathinikos, Anderlecht etc. Surely it’s much more financially viable having one large game at the end of pre-season rather than the poor attendances at the Wolves, ML Trophy and Udinese fixtures? I just don’t understand the logistics of our current pre-season programmes? (with the exception of the Olympics)

Benitez is a left winger.

Would love to see Jorge Valdivia brought in. Was told the Dani Benitez rumour had legs in it a while ago, wonder if it has anything to do with Puncheon doing well.

Still think we will score up there.

****.

Usain Bolt? hcdajfu

How many medals for us today?

Bossed it.

Carlos Valderamma.

Mush* ****ing hate it.

My step dad seems convinced that the PST have £3m and 'Appy has a number of deals lined up. They really do believe anything.

What's going on over at Malaga?

Wow.

So, Pele never played in Europe, Maradona did. I'm sure some people struggle to seperate them. Same old ball bags on here, too scared to have their apple cart upset. Michael Ricketts played for England as well.

No, working with and analysing academy players and players aged 16-20 who represent their country is another approach. Having a run out for your first team doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a weak link just because he isn’t a ‘complete product’. Just as Butland (granted he had a year at Cheltenham) yet he’s rated more than Carson and Green. Fully appreciate the 99% logic in what you’re saying. However, technically, I rate JWP more than Tom Cleverly. Try to be a little more open minded.

Educated and able to judge potential and technical ability. Not relying on FM.

Still think he's a better player.

Watch me rattle the cage. I rate him more than Tom Cleverly.