OldNick

The problem is the same that most on here were pointing out, we needed a striker to score goals. Its all very well having these wonderful young players but if you cant put the ball in the net all their work is wasted. Im not too sure who would have been any good for us to score the goals, but we sure need someone. Che may score 8-10 but we need a player who will do more than that. We relied on JWP who had a purple patch with his free kicks last season, these is no way he will score 5 or more goals this season. I do hope your faith does come to pass, but a g0alscorer was/is a must

Perhaps or reliance at all costs on Kane may be a problem

I do understand what you mean, but it has been seen in the past the less you tax the more incentive for people to work and so they produce more profits to give in taxes. I don't like the bankers bonusses, but it seems that in theory the big earners will stay/come to UK as we have had so much slipping away to Europe and especially USA. Its all-knee jerk to the headlines, there is plenty of time for it all to be taken back again once the economy picks up. The biggest concern for me is the £slipping more against the $ as we buy most ofour imports in USD, that will mean goods costing more, adding more to our inflation.

I don't think we lost many of those games but drew 0-0. We missed at least one penalty late in the game that perhaps would have given us victory. I recall many occasions when I read, 'how did he miss that?' on match threads. He got a rough deal with some fans as he couldn't speak good English and didn't come out with funny soundbites.

Im sorry, but this will upset quite a few on here, but JWP is the major reason for this as his first thought is safety first at all costs. If there was data on passing backwards, I suspect he would be top of most lists. I don't wish us to give the ball away but playing no risk, negative passing football means we are not going to create the chances we need to actually score. JWP is obviously a good footballer, but he seems to have a hangover of preseason and perhaps disappointed not to have gone elsewhere

Redmond doesnt look so bad now, does he At least he would have run with the ball and as per last season actually made chances (on par with what JWP did last season) Where are we going to find the striker from? We seemed to get the ball and pass backwards constantly for the keeper to lash up field and then lose possession. The commentators or any on here haven't picked up on Ashley Youngs studs down the leg of Moi, it was a very cynical thing he did, very well disguised, IMO Im sure he meant to do it.

Should have sold him when his stock was high.

What a rubbish performance, nothing to hold our heads up about, especially when the world saw that game. I was pretty upbeat before last night but now am thinking more about a real struggle this season

Pompey are doing quite well at present, all a bit annoyingly, but they are doing well. Shame Scarlet is there doing the business

If that is the highlight!! Ok Steve Morans goal at FP was probably his, but ours was to actually win a game in the FA cup rather than get a draw in a team that was to be relegated

Sad to see him go, but pleased that he will have a fresh start with fans who may support him rather than bring him down. Thanks Nathan, one of the few players in the last few seasons who could make a game exciting

I dont think a comment of that pathetic nature deserves to be bookmarked.

I truly hope it works for him. Good luck Nathan

Yes, I agree the concept would be wrong, but having an experienced player helping a youngster with advice is of a high value. The Walcott extended contract seemed mad and has become so even more now. Some older players are good at helping the youngsters, others or not as its not in their personality. There is the added complication of the older players being threatened by a young player taking his place in the team.

Well I disagree, a player who you respect will give advice a young player, they are most likely to take that advice on. If you dont see that then Iam surprised.

He was viewed as a reliable presence in Hasenhuttl’s squad, especially when there may be uncertainty as to how Tino comes back following such a lengthy absence Is it just me who feels the wording of this may be ominous?

Had to lower their offer to help pay for their dugouts. No doubt they have built a monument to the fact they were the first club to have them, although there was a spate of bus shelters going missing at the time.

Thanks Whitey

I dont know MLG , but we have to understand there are people out there he contribute who may have issues such as autism, I notice a poster said they did yesterday. I have a business friend who has Asperger's and life is very difficult at times. Therefore IF a poster seems full on perhaps we should actually sit back and show some understanding, we are behind computers afterall! I suggest there are a lot on here who believe they are major personalities and feel superior to the rest of us mortals. To me MLG should come back and be welcomed, you dont have to read his posts. I only glance at most posts, and suspect most wot read this either Lol

Have we option to buy

IMO he will be a very good addition.

Fair point but do we need to be so worried about it, if he had said Derby, Ipswich, Norwich or the host of middle range clubs then I would react.

Brushed over him not wanting to play for us last season due to playing for Poland etc

Villa are a bigger club than Saints. I dont see the problem with that. They are the major club the the nations 2nd city so their fanbase etc is much bigger. They are European winners as well as numerous FA cup winners. They have done us a massive favour, and once Bednarek plays the way he does for us, those most wonderful of fans will soon show him how good they are. As for his haircuts!!!!

Well he didnt phone me to say goodbye. Rude I reckon