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Slow starters? Lawrie got us relegated. We were comfortably mid-table when he took over.

Geography obviously not Elon's favourite subject:

Football Martin has a short chat to Will Still.

On sale at the Reform Conference:

Looks like they've got Russell Martin's brother as manager: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1742093976485103&rdid=5RCdjLJEVBCijMDi

In other news, AFC Totton lost 2-1 at Dorking despite Dorking fielding their 54 year-old keeper.

According to Farage, Reform does not ban journalists from their events.... https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-why-has-snowflake-farage-banned-me-from-reforms-conference/

It didn't stop Jason Puncheon.

Frannie Benali wasn't too keen on him.

Still said in his press conference today that a couple of players should be leaving this week.

It was actually Chris Philp who was the minister responsible for first housing asylum-seekers in the Epping hotel. followed by Jenrick and they both neglected to to check if the hotel had the correct planning permission. The court case was not about who was occupying the hotel but if the planning rules had been followed.

https://www.saintsplayers.co.uk/player/tony-funnell/

You can see where this is going. Next time it'll be twice as many demonstrators with signs. There's a limit to how many arrests the police can make and it'll be dragging through the courts for ages.

It's very difficult to keep a player whose head (or his agent's) has been turned by one of the "big" clubs (see Liam Delap). If you keep him against his will he will possibly sulk and be sent to play with the reserves where his value will go down. Also his contract will be running down so you run the risk of him leaving for free. All clubs are selling clubs if the price is right.

Radio Solent

Does anyone give a toss?

Or Francis Jeffers

There are exceptions. Needed a new passport in a hurry so used the same-day service. Most of it can be done online, including uploading a photo. You're then given an appointment time. So traveled up to London on Friday. Seen on time and showed old passport and proof of ID, Given a ticket with a return time 4 hours later. Went back at appointed time and picked up passport. Very efficient operation. No waiting and friendly and helpful staff.

Does that apply to footballers then? Did we dismiss KWP?

I did it before I retired in 2016. I used a financial advisor that had been recommended and he did all the work. I now draw down a monthly payment from my SIPP and the financial advisor manages the lump sum. After 9 years the lump,sum is still the same as when I started, obviously gone down in real terms due to inflation but still sufficient for a good few years. I know people who manage their own SIPPs but they spend a lot of time researching and analysing the financial markets. I've not got the inclination or the ability to do this so I prefer to let a professional do it.

Bit of over analysis on this thread. Will Still said before the game that he just wanted to have a first look at his squad in a reasonably competitive match. A better time to judge will be the Brighton match when they have had a few games under their belts and the manager will have a better idea of his preferred squad.

Back down to 4 MPs https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78n1dxl8wwo