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So he will miss three matches in a row due to suspension. How convenient for Rupert.

St Mary's was a good idea, but a lousy choice of design, thank you Rupert. It lacks an intimidating atmosphere and suits opposing teams more than us.

Yep. Dreams are free.

Glen Roeder says of him: " He's on the bench, you can't get much closer to a start than being on the bench. But there are other things within his game, within his physique, that have restricted him to not many opportunities. The game is very much about power and pace and strength." So he is a lightweight midget then. Just what we don't need! I would prefer Bendtner. Arsenal say they would listen to loan offers for him.

So how litlle or large is he?

The most I dare hope for is a 0-0 draw.

Then he is sure to be signed.

IF true, thank goodness for some sanity at last from the Lowe ranch. If true.

Because Lowe is stupid.

Well, Lowe's business acumen has been well blown. Add to that his clear animosity to SFC and our success. Saga is another assett that he will waste.

Is that deferred tax, £1,847,284,400? I then lost count of the 000's Even owing a mere £1,847,000 in deferred tax is enough for the IR to put us into administration. On the pitch we could at least go down fighting.

Who are they?

Sad, but not pathetic. The lads did provide some nice touches to be fair. It is the coaching which is pathetic, while the whole off-field antics are truly tragic for all of us.

Like the club doesn't see that a player has any right to have expectations of playing if he has not been signed by Lowe.

After the game, fine. But it is completely out of order that any member of the team is allowed to frequent bars before a match. GWS used to tour the watering holes seeking out miscreants. And they would hear it if caught out.

Because we are a plc controlled by a 7% owning chairman who can mysteriously amass over 90% to vote to keep him in office. Weird isn't it.

..an 'eyes-open' coach would be an immediate improvement

and isn't injured

Me, but it has more to do with midweek matches on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings when I am working.

The reality. I would love to hear just for once that Lowe is to sign a player who is not going to be on the bench for much of the season.

Whoever replaces Lowe - as someone must eventually - the situation regarding administration will be the same. Lowe does not have sole authority to determine the future of our club. He is in fact only a minority shareholder. He has alienated his paying customers, and his removal will be the first step to rebuilding relations between the club and the many supporters who are boycotting St Mary's. Secondly, whoever is the manager will be able to play the best team available on our books. For example, how we could have done with Saga, Dyer and John on the pitch on Saturday, and how we need them during the coming relegation battle. With that talent on the pitch, see how gates will improve, and how hope will be rekindled. Secondly, targeted team building could begin. It has been so clear that our weaknesses in defence and attack (combined with naaive tactics) could be addressed without the malign interference from Lowe insisting we only sign inexperienced (and injured) players from reserve teams. What deadweight we are carrying. Our youngsters need positive support on the pitch and from the top where it matters. So my first response to your fair query is that our gate revenue will improve. The absentee fans are a wasted asset we cannot ignore. Saints fans when the chips are down are very supportive, and where there is hope, anything can happen. My goodness, we certainly need it. WE don't need the prince of darkness leading us to our doom.

It was one footed, studs up and dangerous. Inexperience will send us down.

A balanced write up which says it as it is. Lowe out!

With high-flyers like Nottingham Forest after him we haven't a chance.

I think the team will look like this -------------------------Forecast---------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------Rupert------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------DMcG--------------------------