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I thought today was just the end of the appeal period? If no appeals are made the FA now goes away to deliberate the punishment. That this could still take weeks?

"Saints staff welcome surprise guest Lord Pannick" 🙂

Think that sends a lot of subtle (and not so subtle) messages to various parties tbh (fans, players, FA etc.). Its not just an off the cuff visit or it wouldn't be shared like that.

Solak has dropped in on the preseason training camps for the last few years. It’s normal for him to turn up and join the team and staff for for dinner. The timing is certainly interesting this year though

States they’re digital through the app when purchasing.

Could be reading too much into it but a photo of Solak, Spoors and Stephens could be implying that the Club still has leadership if we get bad news in the next few days re Eckert.

Or maybe to let the fans know the main man is at the heart of things, with the players, if it goes wrong.

I would have been more relaxed about it if Pep was behind him.

Totally disagree- might give some others an opportunity to go rather than the same old people purchasing them despite having no interest in going. Not agreed with much the club have done of late but fully support them on this.

Club’s posted it casually on SM so maybe not so ominous..

The FA / EFL have lost the plot over this and I think will go completely over the top - I reckon a significant ban will be imposed (ie 6 months or more). They seem to want to really really make a point about this. I can’t see them punishing the club so hard and letting Tonda off. What will be very unreasonable, if they do that, is how late they have left the decision. Not only kicking us out of the play off but messing up our prep for this season too, when they should have acted quicker. Fingers crossed

We have another 5 weeks of the window still to go

Let’s stay positive. They could be getting together for a massive piss-up after the FA decides to acquit Tonda of all charges

If true probably not a good sign...

The summer has been warm enough for the passion flower to bear fruit

Dragan has turned up in Germany with the squad. I expect this might have a little something to do with Eckert IMHO.

In fairness it's a nice shirt (saw it in the shop on Monday) but at £35, no thanks. Saints did something similar last year but I missed out when their summer gear was on sale. Plenty of people buy it!

The club persisted with him throughout his injuries, now no doubt they will gamble on Downs from here on.

I’m sort of torn on Ross - towards the end of season he showed what a good player he is. Some very useful goals and with Larin offered us a focal point and outlet. However I find it hard to ignore the injuries, how do you be out for months for a diving header at Derby?

Another source confirms it here

I doubt he's that "rich", certainly not in the "never needs to work again" category. Would have been on a League One contract with Sooonderland and we signed him in the Championship. Sure, he's comfortable, but he also didn't need to sabotage his career.

Surgery

Did you miss the 50 odd posts in this very thread confirming he's signed for them? It was even publicised by a well known, very trustworthy local Blackburn journalist. Time to move on.

Agreed, my point being that those bright kids with good a levels can offer loads in the workplace, whilst studying for a degree equivalent or some other job related qualification. There's far too much emphasis, still, on a degree before getting to work.

Can't find any confirmation he has actually signed for Blackburn ?? Mention of possible talks with Saints ....