Sour Mash

No, why would I? I've never suggested that it's something he's particularly poor at.

So you can't give an example either. "Numpty" "deal with it"

What about them? You want Southampton to go and get an HMS Victory etc? This is an interesting enough read, make of it what you will https://www.southampton.gov.uk/s-environment/future/ccplans/vipproj/cultural-quarter.aspx

Exactly.

I think pretty much everyone agrees such subsidies are unfair, I'm not sure how they can be defined as "fair".

Well nice shops do definitely attract outsiders and visitors, that is quite clear to see across the UK. So what do Portsmouth, Winchester and Salisbury have that attracts visitors that you want Southampton to also have?

Good shout that, I'd have no problem seeing him there.

I've not seen any of the interviews myself, Is Wanyama likely to actually be out? Looks like Harrison Reed is playing for the Under 21s today, so won't be used as cover for the first team tomorrow. Would it be over ambitious to ask Schneiderlin to play in front of the back 4 to protect them and bring in Ramirez as his CM more advanced partner?

I still reckon the flight never existed, the whole thing is one big admin error that they've now gone too far on trying to cover it up, so there's no way back.

How many cities of Southampton's size have particularly successful or interesting museums? What sort of cultural attractions are wanted that are not provided? The problem is, the majority of people want nice shops and go to them to spend their money - it might not be particularly interesting though.

So that's a "no".

Can you give many examples of NC's impressive inter-club negotiations?

I just asked you for an example to support your statement, you haven't been able to provide one, it's not a big deal, I just wanted to check.

So only one player/deal to support your argument over 4 years? And it could well be argued that Arsenal got a decent deal (Did you see him in the Champions League game away to Bayern the other night?).

What was so impressive about NC's inter-club negotiations?

You think it's 'churlish' to criticise someone for doing wrong, because others also do it? Right you are.

Sorry to hear you found it so confusing and so much hard work. Maybe there was a tube strike on that day?

No, all those cities are the same. There is only one major city in the UK that people really make sacrifices to live in and that city is London.

Same as most cities then really, apart from London I don'tthink that many of the UK cities would bring about much unique excitement as a place to live.

Don't think he'll quite make it for us, so this is a good opportunity to go out and prove himself at a decent club. I wonder what would have happened to Lallana as an academy graduate if we'd be a top 10 Premier League Club when he was coming through the ranks for example.

There is plenty of scope for speculation, it isn't a particularly hard thing to conceive. Most people have been positive about the appointment, this is a forum to speculate and question what might be their intentions.

I really hope he doesn't think that.

You do crack me up Barry.

Pity we weren't able to hold onto him and keep him as an important, integrated part of our squad. Building a competitive squad and keeping everyone happy is a difficult task though.