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Why is no one talking about a goalkeeper? We need someone who can dominate the box and come for crosses. That is a real defensive weakness for us at present. Davis is a good club captain and a very respected link between the players and the management. He has helped sort out many issues behind the scene but out on the field he is a weak link. Great shot stopper but being a keeper, even in Div 1, is more than that.

No reason why he should not be around. He signed a loan deal for 5 months which takes him well into January

Opinions of supporters about various players will always differ. Many just walk away from the ground remembering one good move or one bad miss and judge the player accordingly. My daughter came home from her first the match of the season on Saturday as asked what I thought of out Brazilian player. She thought he was rubbish as did supporters around her in the Chapel End. They were clearly basing their comments on his missed goal opportunies I thought he had a good game and was an asset. My opinion was not based on his missed opportunities but the fact he HAD those opportunities by being in the right place. I was aware of his movement off the ball, his work rate, his vision and how he bought other players into the game because I looked at him off the ball as well. Had he scored from his best two opportunities the original post would not have been made. Yet we won 4-1 and he was a big part of that. OK, he is not a world beater if he was he would not be on loan to us. He has come from a different football culture and it takes time to adjust. He is beginning to show that adjustment and I hope we can either extend his loan until the end of the season or sign him now.

Spot on Steve.

I am glad to see a few on here recognise that Guly had a decent game. He moved about, chased and although he failed to score, oneheader in particular, he was in the right place at the right time more than once. Goals will come. Hope we hold on to him. Chaplow is like a Jack Russell, always on the go,biting at the legs of the opposition. Good goal as well. Trust we will sign him up. Lambert looked back to his old self and great to see him score from open play. Chamberlain had a good game as well bearing in mind he is still a youngster. Must keep him Lallana had one of those busy games but was not likely to score today. It was one of those days but again he was creating the chances and on another day he would have had at least two. First 20 minutes, particularly after they scored I had that sinking feeling. Suddenly Lambert equalizes and the energy in the team stepped up a few gears. We never really looked back after that. For me, man of the match was Jaidi. Never missed a header and a great headed goal. Closely followed by Lambert for being back to his old self. Looking forward to Saturday now.

Read my reply to Hypo who has got it totally wrong. I do not get any personal information like that. It was merely a quote that Bristol Rovers were poor, we were average and should have scored 8.

Are you always such a nit. Adam's father told me that we were not outstanding against Bristol Rovers. We were average against a very poor side on the day. We should have scored 8. I did not get any inside information on what went on with Pardew. The players do not know and that includes all players. I get nothing of interest other than the players are happy with Adkins and there is a good atmosphere about the training and dressing room.

That is not what I am hearing. The players are happy with Adkins

There is a very depressed transfer market out there at present (and not because of the window being shut in case someone posts that) January is a difficult time to get the right sort of player we need. I cannot see a good player of Championship quality wanting to take a chance on us. I really believe that all we will get is decent cover players so that will be few. We need to show that we are not just a progressive "talking" club. We need to demonstrate the same by results. Catch 22? Seems that way. I hope I am wrong but all we will get in January are fringe players wanting away because their Manager does not think they are good enough. However, if they are like Chaplow, that is not all bad. July-August is when we will have a better chance of the right player, providing we are in the Championship! All my opinion, of course.

I think it unlikely Lallana will go in January. First there has not been a sniff of any real transfer activity only paper guessing. Secondly Lallana is desparate to play every week. He could do that for a Championship club but not many will be able to beat what Saints will be able to afford in wages. Thirdly because he knows that his development is not complete and he will not want to be a bench warmer in the Premier. Chamberlain will not go. Again he knows he is only at the begining of his development and games in Div 1 is better that in a Premier youth/development set up. He has a good set of advisors who know he is better here for the present. Schneiderlin - no loss in my opinion. He is part of the problem, not the solution.

There are those, including me, who felt Pardew was an OK Manager but not good enough to take the business plan far enough. He is an old fashioned Manager who did not believe in width. There are those who felt he was good enough and were disappointed with his sacking. They felt he was the Manager for us long term. The pro Pardew will be against Adkins and his start. The anti Pardew will give Adkins a bit more time. There is better width but we still lack pace and a crab like central midfield. That is something Adkins needs to address in the window. I was pleased with Adkins appointment. I am reserving judgement if it was the right one. I know Lallana challenged Cortese over Pardew's sacking (before Adkins was appointed) I also know Lallana is happy with Adkins, the spirit in "the changing room" is great and that is not just down to Adkins and his team but Kelvin Davis as club captain as well. He has massive respect from the players. Saturdays result was a big blow but we are still in the game, we CAN get promotion this season but the team needs to up its performance level. Adkins will be judged on that in the next few games I m sure

Same injury he has been carrying all season

Barnard is injured. Causing a bit of concern I think.

Played without energy, without movement and without ideas. One of our main problems is still midfield central. Side pass and back. We missed the sort of forward movement that Chaplow gives. I actually thought Lambert worked hard for the team but his loss of goal scoring form is a big worry. No need to comment on Davis, today's performance says it all. Chamberlain is not ready. He is a promising 17 year old who needs to learn. He looked out of place for much of the game today. Brentford defended well and looked dangerous on the break. We looked good when we went forward but ran out of ideas or made the wrong decision too too often Very disappointed with a very poor performance. We do not look like a side battling for promotion. Role on January transfer window.

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/849891-rickie-lambert-eyes-newcastle-reunion-with-former-boss-alan-pardew

Good luck David and thanks for all your help in the past

So the Echo is echoing other media news. That is what an echo is.........that is what an echo does

Good long interview. Answered without hesitation although he would have known all the questions before hand. No doubt that Cortese is an intelligent, motivated Chairman with a fantastic plan and a belief in those who have to execute the same.

It was not Dave Jones.

You should be able to do it in just over 2 hours, M3, M4 etc. Game over at 5pm say - 20mins to get out of Southampton. Reckon you will be there by 7:45 latest. I drove there a few years ago on a Monday afternoon, left at 2pm for a 6pm start and got there at 4pm!

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/The-one-that-got-away.6651134.jp http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/Hurst-frustration-at-youth-setup.6650970.jp

From a respected supporter from another place when he went on loan to Millwall I also had a comment from within the club when I asked where Puncheon was when he was not even on the bench - the reply "he tweaked his back" and added....."probably picking up his wage slip"

I suspect it was more than the supporters who turned on him.

Out on Friday night and an unreliable source mentioned to me that he had heard Puncheon and Seaborne had a fight. After that Puncheon finds himself benched and then loaned to Millwall and Seaborne out of the squad with an injury that the infamous leftback hinted was broken ribs. I wonder if there is any truth to the rumour?

Russia have never held it before but for our bid to have only 2 votes beggars belief. Only ourselves and Turkey voted for us! Are we a shoe in for the next world cup is Brazil fail to get the infrastructure in place?