Smirking_Saint

This was the most frustrating criticism at the time, saying that poch was just a one tactic wonder. This viewpoint is so fundamentally flawed its rediculous. I cant name many teams that have extreme changes of tactics if things were not working. The only team that springs to mind immediately is Chelsea and realistically its more a change of personel than any real change of playing philosophy and poch never had that embarrassment of riches. His tactics were miles ahead of so many other coaches and Im sorry to say it but that imcludes Koeman. Thats not to say he isnt a good coach, nor that he wont do very well for us, its more an observation of what a wonderful coach poch was with his intricate attention to detail. Ive never witnessed a saints team that was so organised, fit and competetive in every game. Also, this easy to work out arguement... Was it ? How many clubs played us of the park ? Very few in reality, many of the losses were teams that managed to nick a goal. My main issue was the fact we took few shots, or did not create enough chances, something easily rectified at a team such as spurs that will have better options up top. I find it rediculous how players and managers are so devalued when they leave the club. The reality is that the team is not as weakened as we thought it could or would be. However it is weakened, Ive already spoken of Poch, but then you have Lallana - Named in the team of the year. Shaw - most distance covered in the prem and most successful dribbles, Lovren - had a shaky period but in the main was excellent. You then have Lambert and chambers who at first I didnt think were massive losses however look as if they will be.

Have a look on Chinavasion

Exactly, far more likely that he sees Toby as another option and a player that can play all along the back four (and DM aswell I think) for 6m aswell he is a steal.

I dont, and thats not saying Koeman is poor at all, I think he will go on to be very good. Poch however is exceptional.

Alderweireld was a player I definately wanted at the start of the season. Would be exellent. Him and a wide man please

I still think he could prove to be a good signing if we achieve it. I cant help but feel there must be better more consistant options out there for what is likely to be a large fee and more than reasonable wages ?

And you think he is poor as thats the bandwagon opinion ? Sweet

Its like the bat signal bobby

This probably, his wages would be pretty high too, its a shame if we miss out on him IMO as I think he is a decent enough player with potential to improve. He needs to learn to be consistant really

We've bun over this and over this

Im presuming that the sewer is around 700mm down and buried ?!

I thought as much re: access rights, I work for the electricity board so understand easements etc regarding rights to access pipes etc. Having checked there are no actual easements in place so technically they have no legal right to 'service' the pipe, however Im not an idiot, Im not one for blocking access to the detriment of me or my neighbours TBH. Having done some investigation its a 150mm vit clay pipe, so Im pretty confident it wont cause subsidence etc. Would the water company be responsible for any damage to the house in this case though ? Presumeably Id need indemnity insurance ? As per if they had to replace the pipe Im assuming the consensus would be to divert. Having had to 'repair' HV cables found under houses in the past (even with a legal easement in place) my thoughts were effectively to joint it out, its too much effort to dig up a house, and generally causes more issues then its worth.

He isnt exceptional, but certainly isnt as bad as some on here make out. He would give us a decent option. Though, above 10m is not only steep but Id imagine there are other options out there.

Cheers for the advice guys, SW have come back and told me that the pipe and any damage is their responsibility which gives me a bit more piece of mind. I think Ill get the CCTV survey done for piece of mind aswell. It looks like a 6 inch clay pipe so shouldnt be too many issues with that I wouldnt think.

Hi guys, wondered if anyone could shine a light on the following. I am currently halfway through the purchase of a new house, the main survey is complete and most of my relevant documentation. Yesterday however I revieved the land searches back. The one that has thrown up an issue is the water search. Apparantly the house is built directly above a public sewer. I wondered if this is going to be an issue ? And what problems it could cause ? The house itself is 1960'sish and there are manhole covers in the garden, not built over. Any helps appreciated

There is a league in portsmouth actually But NB - Ive been playing walking football for years

Back to the no plan be arguement.... Sigh What did you want to see ? Hoofball ?

More like a buffet by the sound of things

Bothams

Ahh the papsters local, what out casual disaster acceptors I would have been at this one, no preseason games this weekend and surprisingly I find myself fit for once. Unfortunately mates getting married (selfish bastard) but he makes up for it with a free bar. Sorry steve

Id take sinclair, richards or nastasic on reasonable wages. All decent players with points to prove.

Id take sinclair, richards or nastasic on reasonable wages. All decent players with points to prove.

Whats done is done now, it wasnt purely reed, it wasnt purely the board. We'll never know the true goings on and TBH rightly so. We've speculated all summer, ive been a big critic of the new board but we are still here, have a decent squad and manager and the seasons started. Time to get back on the bus COYR

Whats done is done now, it wasnt purely reed, it wasnt purely the board. We'll never know the true goings on and TBH rightly so. We've speculated all summer, ive been a big critic of the new board but we are still here, have a decent squad and manager and the seasons started. Time to get back on the bus COYR

Liverpool certainly werent excellent but played ok, Skrtl and Lovren are pretty solid and gave Pellé a torrid time. Ultimately are issue last year was our lack of cutting edge so nothings massively changed there TBH. Pellé hasnt impressed me much so far, but its early days and a new league. Tadic looks good, isgrove promising. The back four werent too bad, shielded by the impassable Wanyama who looks like he could headbut a wall down. Bertrand and clyne looked good really IMO, clyne more to blame for the second goal then the first but you could also argue that Fonte wasnt entirely blameless. Forster looked ok, big big lad, poorish for the first goal but it was a decent finish. Another day could have seen us win, so Im happily not too downhearted for the result at what are some peoples top two tip (unsure how) All in all Im happy. Just my take on the chances. Davis - needed more composure, was ultimately poor Long - dissapointing, probably should have hit the target but the liverpool did enough to put him under pressure