Weston Saint

First comment on this issue as I do not have the clubs side of things only the article in the Echo. Let's assume the club have been giving information (exclusivity) to the Echo and good access to all matters. Then comes pay back time when the Echo are asked to hold off for a day and let the club formerly announce the development. The Echo refuse and this upsets the club. That said I think the clubs reaction, IF the Echo is correct, is a little over the top. Hopefully this will or has been resolved behind closed doors. If the club were giving some exclusivity to the Echo, withdrawing the same (and that includes any free tickets over and above press passes) is the correct sanction. No more. Responsible freedom of the press is a cornerstone of our society

Thanks for the confirmation. I was going to speak to David about it at half time but as he came down the steps he had company so I thought better to leave it.

You know I agree with you, we have discussed it enough. I also agree Lallana is the best player to have out on the left but why was he firmly in the middle all game. It can only be what he has been told by Pardew and the coaching team because none of them ever called him or pointed for him to go wide. WHY NOT!! It is mystifying unless the idea was that Schniederin was supposed to perform that role but he did not!

thought you were going to contact me when you were over for a beer and a chat?

I specifically did not mention Lallana by name as he seemed to be in the central midfield role all game. From his positioning throughout the game I suspect this was at Pardew's request but have yet to receive confirmation. I am blaming the team and Pardew for this narrowness. If Pardew's tactics was for a wide left why did he not correct the player who was supposed to be out there. He did not in the first half or at half time because they came out the same!

No going over.

Shares suspended on the Stock Exchange this morning. Administration likely?

OK down to earth time. Good first half from both sides. This was not Div 1 football it was far superior. 1-1 at half time was a fair reflection on the game. Worry was we were too narrow again, gave Norwich too much room on their right, our left. Assumed Pardew would correct it for the second half but he did not. Second half Norwich were the better side. Not saying they stepped up a gear, we stepped down one. Last gasp equaliser was thrilling and the penalty shoot out top class. Every penalty on target for both sides and some good saves from both keepers Happy again tonight.

Ah thanks for that. Learn something every day

3 loans from british clubs and one from a foreign association. Looks in order to me.

If you rest him then put James at right back, move Thomas in to replace Jaidi and put Wotton in James place on my list (holding midfielder) leaving Waigo on the right midfield, bring in Mellis and just Lambert up front (Connolly rested or as seems to be reported on here, injured)

My choice Bialkowski Thomas, Jaidi, Trotman, Mills Waigo, Schniederlin, James, Lallana Lambert, Connolly (or rest one of them and bring in Paterson) On the bench Antonio, Wotton, Perry (rested ready for Leeds) Paterson (or the forward rested to give him a start) Forecast, Mellis, and Harding (just in case) Looking at the squad list there is very little left. May be Holmes will feature somewhere?

Yes we do, Davis & Murty. With Harding, James, Jaidi, Hammond and Schniederlin all on 4 yellows and with the prospect of an automatic ban against Leeds I suspect at least 3 of those will be rested. Norwich have hinted at not fielding a full strength team.

We have been told on several occasions this year by owners, prospective owners and executives that the club would be moved to new levels we would not believe. The various parties involved with Pompey were not lying. The new level was downwards and into the Championship....YOU HAVE GOT TO BELIEVE IT We do

STATEMENT OF "NO CONFIDENCE" IN THE BOARD OF PFC The time has come for those who support Portsmouth Football Club to make their feelings known about the chaotic ownership and top level management of PFC. After almost three months under new ownership, we still have no clear idea about the state of the club other than that it is in a financial mess. Creditors, players and staff are being paid late and short term loans being raised in order to try to meet running costs. The club is seemingly rudderless with anonymous owners who refuse to communicate with the fans. There is great anxiety that the club is being carved up and being bled dry by people who seem not to care whether we have a stable playing environment or whether its fan base is so wounded by the parlous state of the club that their passion and support is being sorely tested. It must be made clear, however, that every single Pompey fan supports wholeheartedly the players, coaching staff and all the administrative staff who, on a daily basis and under what must be severely trying circumstances, keep this great club running. We salute their dedication. We have been told on several occasions this year by owners, prospective owners and executives that the club would be moved to new levels we would not believe. Sadly it is now obvious fans have been deceived and the very future of our great club is at stake. We make no demands, we simply want to see our Football Club run by people with openness, honesty and integrity. And on those three principles we say to the Board. "We have NO CONFIDENCE in you

I agree with your overall interpretation on this thread regarding the offside.

No in general terms I am happy with this years play. Best season since Premiership but is winning ALL important? I am entitled to comment when the game is poor as was the first half. That is all I and others who support my view are saying. Nothing wrong with that.

If we are not going to play football pleasing on the eye for a fair amount of time then count me out. I can sit home in the armchair watching the videprinter latest scores as we grind out results. Winning is the number one priority for the team and for the supporters but if it is not good football many will find no desire to go and watch the experience

His goal yesterday put Forest 3rd in the Championship

You missed my point. You cannot give wide players better service if they are not there.

Bern, the first half was crap and it was of Saints making. Lallana and Antonio got little service, some on here have said. That is because they were not wide to receive. They were bunched up in the middle making it easy for Tranmere. Yes we scored 3 goals again BUT Pardew has a long way to go to get us competative enough to get promotion and hold our position in the Championship. We are all in agreement that our results have been fantastic but many of us that go week in, week out can see we are not yet the real deal. That is what Duncan is trying to say.

Absolutely awful first half. Second to the ball, no width and Pardew said and did nothing. Second half looked the same but suddenly a fantastic pass from the ever aware Connolly and a great finish by Harding. From then I could not see us losing against a poor and toothless Tranmere. James and Antonio poor. Connolly movement and positioning, Jaidi's heading strength and Perry's awareness at the back were our strength but no doublt Lambert was man of the match with 2 goals, a good penalty and a fantastic free kick. Lallana failed to emulate his recent wide play but was still tricky particularly in the second half. Bart did not have to do much but looked firm in goal. Davis will not find an automatic passage back. Good result in the end. I am happy.

Would that not be construed as favourtism by many? Kingsland pay the same price as Itchen. If Itchen were given any period that would be detremental to the Kingsland season ticket holders who might want to book the first day to get a similar position on the opposite side of the ground. It is bad enough saying that the stand is closed without then saying season ticket holders in that stand are treated less favourably still than the Itchen. There must be a level playing field when ground restrictions apply.

I do despair at some of the comments on this thread. Of course a Southampton Football supporters we want what is best for our club and the planning facilities look very good but spare a thought for those residents who live nearby. They have a right to put their point of view when it affects their daily life. Over the years Staplewood has changed in all recognition. The roads around the complex are inadequate and the parking is a known problem. Anyone who has been to Staplewood for a reserve game or the like will be aware of the issues. Let the locals have their say and that includes Southampton Football Club who occupy the land. It is not for others away from the area to make judgements. I thought the email printed was perfectly reasonable and from someone who is and will be affected by the development. I happen to know the Nash’s personally and they are good people. Let’s move on.

I can understand Whitey Grandads initial frustration. When you buy a season ticket you know it does not include cup games but you expect to have first pick for your usual seat. Cost cutting is necessary in this division and few will argue with that. Why the Itchen open? Well I suspect that is because the Corporate Boxes and "Directors" seats are in that stand. The Northam holds our noisiest supporters. I would suggest Whitey emails David Lucker, point out his frustration but understanding and ask if he would email should the sales justify opening Kingsland Central later this month so that he can make a decision when and where to puchase a seat for the game.