Fitzhugh Fella

Really good reasoned post. Thanks

Although I doubt there are many who will remember him, I think it only right that his passing, aged 80, is recognised on this forum. Barry played 9 times for Saints between 1957 and 1957. A full-back he left the pro game aged 23 to build a successful business in the Titchfield area. I met him once back in the 80s after Gary Chalk and my first book was published and he was a lovely charming man and big a Saints fan. He leaves a wife and daughter and 2 grandchildren so my thoughts are with them.

Nothing wrong with peaceful protests and you don't have to go to a country to become involved in sticking up for the oppressed. Manji gives me a helluva hard time on this forum, I don't know why but at least he has a political conscience and is prepared to do something about it. No doubt you have a cosy comfortable life and good for you, but it's no crime to fight for, or protest on behalf, of those that are living a life you and I could never contemplate. Let him be.

Perhaps we should let Puel speak in his native tongue. Then at least those educated to O level French standard would make more sense out of what he is trying to say. He really is the most un-animated of men, how the hell he impressed Reed in his interview I haven't a clue.

trousers I think you need counselling - your obsession with desperately trying to find a positive is becoming a bit nauseous. Why don't you try and just let your true feelings come out without spinning? Genuine question.

The infatuation with Redmond goes on, the lad must be knackered

Sam made 20 odd Premiership appearance 3 years ago - he's not a complete novice, most were from the bench but he has scored in the Prem and has an FA Cup goal for us too. I would leave him at Blackburn where he is positively thriving with a manager who rates him but if we can't get anyone else then I might think again

Make that a double, although they lost. Great finish for his second.

Yea got the minutes from this meeting which makes interesting reading

Can't really see why you bother with forum speculation threads then?

This could be Les Reed's biggest challenge to date especially as LeG has suggested it will only be a loan player that comes in. Surely virtually impossible to get a quality striker on a temporary basis?

Targett had an op yesterday

Don't think I have ever woken up feeling so underwhelmed about a game of football. Just can't see us scoring. The memory of us chasing two goals in 10 minutes only to bring on Ward-Prowse will haunt me for a long time. But I am going to get behind the team for the duration of the game even if it takes some effort.

Feel for the lad but Puel and Reed stupidly raised expectations comparing him to Henry. Redmond is a useful squad player, he has been massively overplayed.

Trouble is it all depends who buys us, devil you know and all that. We had a bad window last summer in hindsight and we are suffering now, but should she wish to stay I believe she will do the right thing. Reed has lost a bit of credibility recently, it's been tough, but he needs to stop believing his own hype and get his finger out.

Made me smile and I am afraid very likely to happen

As we were reminded last night at least we are still in the CheckAtrade Cup too. Exciting days

I would not contemplate dismissing Puel, but I would if I was the Chairman be asking Reed a few questions as to whether he had given Puel enough tools to do the job and clarifying our priorities.

We did not say that moron

If Cortese was still in charge I wonder if Puel would survive the day? Or maybe he would be staring at Reed? Not that I'd want Cortese back I hasten to add.

Thanks for putting into words exactly how I feel. Your post at least reassured me someone is feeling my pain.

Saints fans of more senior years will be saddened by the news of the passing of ex-goalkeeper Dave Maclaren who has died in Australia aged 82. He played for us 26 times during our inaugural season in the top flight, 1966-67. Famously he was in goal for Wolves the previous season when we beat them 9-3, but manager Ted Bates still went ahead and signed him the following year when Campbell Forsyth broke a leg. Those at that Wolves match reckoned the score would have been well into double figures had it not been for Dave's exploits between the posts but, even so, the fact we signed a 'keeper having put nine past him has always been a source of amusement and made him a bit of a legend. Dave has been living in Australia since the 70s and all thoughts go to his family and friends.

With respect you didn't talk to the Palestinians incarcerated in the Gaza Strip. Don't think you find a single person remotely happy with their predicament

And yet you are making a political point on a football forum?

Think they make a valid point actually and they have a right to make a peaceful protest.