rallyboy

I think they might have been too quick on Cook's appointment, had they waited a few weeks they could have had Ancelotti. He must be kicking himself too.

I still haven't forgiven them for their small part in our relegation. Come back from 2-0 down now you ba$tards! #longmemory

A great servant, he's been on our bus for the whole journey! I think he's also shown some pretty decent form. Let's not forget that keepers from De Gea downwards have been chucking them in all season - Kelvin has made some astonishing saves since Forster's injury and certainly hasn't dropped a clanger, nor tried to dribble his way through the Arsenal forward line.

There were some occasions when we got lucky but in no way was it a season of swings and roundabouts - forget the tired cliches, they don't even out. And if someone disagrees, could they highlight the one moment where we benefited from a generous decision that gave us a six point advantage over a rival? That would make up for Kevin Friend's appalling season-altering performance at SMS. But in defence of inadequate refs everywhere, no wonder they struggle, Chris Foy is retiring at 52. How on earth is he expected to keep up with athletes at that age?

At least the Premier League has learned something this season - with big games and even bigger consequences, Kevin Friend isn't refereeing today.

The perfect breakfast? I'll stick with cereal thanks.

I don't see why they should have paid any debt - Man United and Chelsea owe people money but you don't see them getting picked on by the football authorities. Fair play to pompey for making a stand and only paying a pittance - it's a victory for the underdog! And we should know because our administration was exactly the same as theirs, and we'll be back in it soon because I've heard that the Liebherr family wants to sell up asap because the fans boo their own players and the council owns the stadium. Etc.

they don't need him, he's not all that, better off with one of the academy kids. #villain

A vital part of our journey was Nige taking us straight through the Championship without the p!ssabout of play-offs etc. Hopefully he'll find a job that suits him sometime soon.

Am I missing something? Where is the achievement in parking near a ground and attaching a flag to a ladder? Neil Armstrong had a decent reason to look smug when he planted a flag, ditto the Russians when they entered Berlin, but a roofing company on a public highway? I'd be mildly impressed if a fan took a picture in another club's boardroom or even on their pitch, but in the street? And P.A.R. Roofing - you've just reduced your potential customer base by approx a third - so good luck when you tender for the next Staplewood contract! #tinpot

It's always surprised me how the few know very little about what is happening within their own club, the debts, the securities, the conditions of administration, the details of the penalties etc - but they know everything that happens in the Saints' boardroom. Do you think there's a mole?

The credit supplier for the trust donations has gone into administration? It's contagious.

A big clear out is the most sensible thing they've done in ages. Our only hope now is that their recruitment policy will be as bonkers as usual - and tied in to the annual free holiday that mysteriously doesn't cost anyone anything.

Wave byebye to Waddock - another payoff to add to the bill.

The best guy Liverpool have had in their back four this season is Kevin Friend. Sadly I think he will make the difference this season and keep Liverpool, and possibly Spurs above us.

For those of you who weren't there, you'll be pleased to know that former hero/greedy villain David James got a special halftime welcome from the Northam/Kingsland corner where he was working for TV. The abuse was merciless, it's the first time I've seen a pundit helped away by security.

I'd like to oversee us winning promotion at all costs, and then step down before the accounts are released.

And they didn't get paid. What a day!

The battle continues - we can't keep up with these guys... Portsmouth vies with Southampton for 1,000ft water slide party #notnews

I believe Whittingham is also still being paid - Cook makes it three managers on the payroll, can they get to four before the end of 2015?.....fingers crossed. Meanwhile I'm off to workshop a complex joke about Horton Heath prossies and pompey managers - the punchline will build to something like too many Cooks spoil the brothel. Leave it with me....

Sounds like Chesterfield have fallen for the old we'll pay you later gag. I see no reason why Cook can't cobble together a promotion challenge next season. He'll bring a couple of players, they already have the top scorer, the area to keep an eye on is the accounts, the managerial and coaching changes will be very expensive for the bottom tier and the ground needs work. If they offer giveaway pricing on the season tickets again and allow the new manager to invest on wages, the first three months of the season will be make or break. Season ticket money will be gone by Christmas, fail to get out of League Two again and it could be time for Admin VI. But I'm sure they will be fine, nothing could go wrong, the figures stack up.

Tablecloth? That's the Turin shroud! It was found in a Fatpipes store room next to the table and chairs off HMS Victory, wrapped up with Noah's original lifejacket and the Zippo used to fire up Joan of Arc.

Villa are safe and have a cup final to think about....that's the positive thought I'm going with.

Records show that the park has been sold out in virtual terms for quite a few years now. There is far more to working out attendances than the number of people who actually go - you have to take into account passion, pluckiness, and then seasonally-adjust them too. Not sure I can be bothered to do The News great pompey survey, but for those with time on their hands and mischief in their hearts.....

My main concern would be that the pompey job might be too big for Cook. He has made great progress with little Chesterfield but the expectations are much higher at big clubs. The fans demand success and the pressure might be too much for the little chap. Following behind Adams, Grant, the French bloke, the other one, Cotterill, Appleton, Awford, Whittingham etc, he has very big shoes to fill. The worst combination would be if they had a game so big it was the opposition's cup final, plus the game was too big for the ref AND their own manager. What a nightmare scenario. I guess that is the downside of being a massive club.