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Doesn't seem to get forward as often as he could do (tactical?) - but when he does, his ball is superb.

Was in Block XX at the very top and despite some fears of a Brighton experience got a terrific view of the entire game. Seems teams are learning to play Saints with a high-line in view of the perceived lack of pace, but we were passing through them time after time first half. It wouldn't be Saints without a comical goal being conceeded! I was not a fan of the Steeeeeeve chant before the game at ALL, but I have been converted. Superb!!!

There was a video clip around of the variation used at Yeovil in pre-season - will see if I can find it.

My father sat in the Itchen on Saturday and wanted to sit there again with the nephew tomorrow. However he was offered the £15 deal which was taken up.

Wouldn't be surprised if Guly is deemed unfit, De Ridder gets the nod over Connolly and there is a slight reshuffle (Lallana to behind striker, Chaplow left etc).

Could a deal be announced tomorrow I wonder? A 3-month loan deal would take it up to the end of the permanent transfer window... Even a 2 month deal would not harm Saints either (if they are successful in getting him) - as the Brizzle City home game is on the 30th he won't miss any games (loan expiring on 31st December, potential permanent move on January 1st).

I remember it well - the game was live somewhere in Eastern Europe and we were queuing for a stream!

Just been down to the TO, stated the 'new' batch should have arrived last week, which may indicate a few ST holders have so far been unable to get tickets. Was advised to ring up, or book online............

We got upto Reading Station around 1600, joined the queue for the bus to the ground - great banter all the way from that point although the journey seemed never ending. When we got inside, as someone earlier mentioned concourse was surprisingly small. Seats were good (we were above the disabled bit) and view was excellent. Fonte, Cork and Guly did not have their best of games - indeed, Fonte's place may start to come under scrutiny after Boro if he fails to perform well. Guly was frustratingly poor at times, and was half asleep when Federici parried Chaplow's effort. If he had been "on the ball" it would have been an easy tap-in for him. However, great vision for the goal! Getting out, not a problem, although direction towards where the buses were that took us back the station was non-existant. Once we found them, straight on and through to the Station where we jumped on the Bournemouth virgin train close to 1st class - standing room only. The work experience kid then demanded we all move down the train where "there was plenty of space", which was met with a polite no there isn't. He then tried to show us, but re-appeared 10 seconds later, remarking to his colleague "There's no way I gonna get through that lot"! Excellent day - noise was superb when we scored, awesome.

Watched the first half clear as a bell (99-100 signal strength throughout) on the Sopcast link with foreign commentary, but it dropped out at the start of the second half. Swapped to the English commentary version and it was excellent, although somewhat fuzzy on a 40" TV

Wouldn't at all be surprised if it's Almunia Faubert Tomkins Reid McCartney Lansbury Noble Nolan Collison Taylor Carew (if fit)

Yes. The Northam end screen has had the same patches present that have been there for the past few seasons.

Another vote for the Leicester entertainment - was superb to watch apart from the blatant Leicester fouls which snatched victory from the Saints team

Been for sale for about a week now - hidden away once again on the site.....

Many Thanks - being down the other end I was unaware it hit the post

When did Lambert hit the post? Sorry, cannot remember!

Geoff Stelling has just airred his views on Soccer Saturday of his interview! I wonder if he'll now be allowed in St Marys Doesn't he live in Bishops Waltham?

Forte is not adept at playing the lone frontman role - had Lambert been up top with him he may have been a different story last night. However, saying that he may lack the positional sense in the Championship to be in the right place at the right time - and it is that that makes me feel we still need that pacey striker from elsewhere. Ryan Dickson I think is playing with a slight fear over his status within the group. If you look up in the stands you have both Fox and Harding above him in the pecking order. Look further forward on the pitch last night you had Ben Reeves, and on the bench Luke Shaw - all champing at the bit to take his spot in the squad. I think he'd still benefit (as would Reeves) with a loan move to L1 to boost his confidence and open up possible permenant moves away if he then decides he wants it.

Was brilliant to watch! The wicketkeeping slot in the England 1-day arena is suddenly very competitive - with Kieswetter suddenly having Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Steven Davies and even Prior breathing down his neck. I think Bairstow will be in the side for the two Twenty20 games next week for sure.

He doesn't get much protection to be honest, with Guly having a roaming role in front of him. A solid if unspectacular start to the season overall IMHO.

Davina McCall Garth Crooks Claire Sweeney Fossil Forsyth Ricky Gervais All others have been erased from my mind after expensive physiological training.

UPS' policy is to try neighbouring properties, if the consignee at the address on the package is not available to supply a signature. Therefore the company (i.e. the driver) was within his rights to do just that, unless the SHIPPER requests this not to happen.

3rd round game highly likely to be played on Wednesday 21st September, given Saints now play Brum on the preceeding Sunday. Sure SSN reported some probs in the tunnel post game - will be on in a few mins I'm sure....

Ben Reeves may play if Harding is ruled out, and Dickson is destined for the exit door? (Fox cuptied)

Official WHU site reporting it as such. http://www.whufc.com/articles/20110826/hammers-bag-baldock_2236884_2433345