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Mike, I have spoken to Nick about the withdraw of Season Ticket purchase and he does not, even now, know why he has been refused that privilage. Whatever Nick's past he was very supportive of the new regime as it began to take power. He made all the right noises and quotes to the media supporting the Liebherr/Cortese purchase of the club from the Administrator. Yes he voiced opinion's on issues relating to withdrawal of season ticket instalment plans. All he was doing was voicing many season ticket holders concerns who felt that such withdrawal at short notice was a poor decision and precluded them from purchsing the same. Whether you like it or not the media do contact Nick and listen to him and his views. We do not know the reason. Nick approached the club on a number of occasions for a reason/explanation but they stayed silent. He followed the complaint procedure open to all supporters fearing that to do nothing might create a damaging precedent. The Ombudsman report is the result. As Saints have continued to refuse to answer the question, although being co-operative with the investigators in all other ways we have to come to an unsatisfactory conclusion that this is the club (Cortese) flexing his muscles. I am a great supporter of what Cortese is trying to achieve and am still positive he is the best person to continue to strengthen the business and by that our ambitions to return to the position of a great club we are all proud to support but he must be careful how he treats opposite views and have a transparency on such matters. Nick is not one of the "dark forces" Cortese sometimes refers to. Perhaps he thinks he is. That would explain his actions over the silence on the season ticket issue. Hopefully we can all move on. The report is out and if Saints continue to take a stand on the issue there is nothing Nick can do other than withdraw his support. That he will not do after so many years as a loyal supporter

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Nick does not post on here but because you genuinely asked the question and becasue I think of you as a fair and sensible poster I emailed him a moment ago and his response is "I have never bypassed Cortese to go to Liebherr at any time on any matter"

The judgement has only just come out (although Saints & Nick had a draught a few weeks ago. Nick is waiting for a response from Saints and will remain silent on the subject until resolved or closed. Quite right too

Quite simple really - Nick paid for a season ticket for this season - money returned - Nick asked for an explanation - club ignored - club refused to give an explanation o various football bodies - did say he was not banned from the ground and could buy a match day ticket whenever he liked. This was a prejudice against one person with a refusal to give an explanation, even up to the date of the report. Whatever posters might think of Nick he has been treated badly by the club and I suspect Cortese in particular. Refusal to give an explanation to Nick or any investigating body taking it up on his behalf suggests there is no explanation. That is not Nick's fault. Let us hope the club agree to him having a season ticket again next year and this sorry business can be put to bed.

It is Puncheon to Blackpool according to journo at the Echo. Says it will be announced soon unless some disaster. They seem sure and Jordan Sibley still at SMS suggests that is the one. Lambert rumour cannot be so. It takes time to get to Newcastle, then medical, then discuss terms. Not enough time. Other one for West Ham was Martin - undislosed bid rejected by Saints as they see him as one for our future. Puncheon and out.

NineteenCanteen on 17:41 - Jan 31 with 188 views Lambert allegedly catching flight to Newcastle according to TalkSport

Forte in CCC - 18 starts - 6 sub - 3 goals - 3 assists - 22 on target 27 off hit woodwork once - no yellow or red cards

Ian Baraclough has confirmed that forward Jonathan Forte is in Southampton discussing a potential move to the League One side.

Of course he has and he knows it. Why do you think I posted what I did before.

Not today you will not you little Bullsh*tter

So why is Jordon Sibley on his way down to Staplewood then?

Don't you just hate these late kick offs! Oh well, suppose I had better get going. Cannot get up any enthusiasm for this one.

Absolutely. My comment was not a criticism of the vision. I support it. Lowe bought our youngsters all in together last time as we have no money. Different now. It works for Barcelona. You still have to buy players but your home grown mean less outlays

Same vision. Anyone would think that the club was using Lowe's business plan

Bertie Mee and Bob Paisley were physios before becoming Managers!

That seems about right.

I think it unlikely there is a £5m plus £5min add on clause. It is more likely to be a £10m minimum fee. I suspect Cortese, on behalf of the owners, will stick to that ie £10m up front or he stays.

Rumour is that Cortese/SFC rented Benali's house and Cortese then carried out alterations (particularly flooring). Benali was unaware and quite rightly kicked up a fuss. At that time Benali was "renting" an area at SMS for his business. After the row he was asked to leave. I must underline that this is a rumour that has been out there since it all kicked off last year. Benali seems to be giving some credence to that rumour, or at least his version of it. Sad that Benali has used TV on the subject.

Only if it is in the vision sight (use windscreen wipers area as a guide)

Into the final 3 sets to one

Imagine having him as a Dad

Simply because I do not think any club will agree our asking price this month

I do not see Puncheon going anywhere in the window. More likely a loan deal after it has closed.

Ipswich have just signed Jimmy Bullard (Hull) on loan until the end of the season.