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And he's still a big Saints fan too! I went to watch Cheltenham Town against P*mpey a couple of years ago (Aug '22), when he was still manager of Cheltenham. Got chatting to him after the game, and he loved that my brother and I were wearing Saints Pin Badges and we had a natter about Saints. The Cowley Brothers were decent too actually, and saw the funny side of a couple of Saints Fans there to cheer on the Robins. P.S We aren't just complete saddos who follow Pompey around to support the opposition... we both went to Uni in Cheltenham, so still try and get to the occasional game. The Pompey one being an obvious choice as I can give them an extra cheer.

Personally, I think that the response yesterday is MORE likely to motivate them, make them feel guilty for the lacklustre performances this seaon and make them more inclined to want to play/fight for the badge beyond this season (please stay Fernandes), than giving them abuse and making the situation feel unforgivable (so they may as well all just leave). Their performances this season obviously dont deserve a clap. But I'd have clapped them off, and as others have said above, its more to show we have a decent and loyal fanbase and we will be there next season to cheer them on and push for promotion again. But I understand... each to their own and all that.

There are literally hundreds of Saints shirts in The Gambia, myself and several family members have been going out there for the last 15 years and always take a load of shirts. Wouldn't surprise me if a few have made it across the nearby border into Sengal. Sadio Mane Saints shirts are pretty common that way too. The Gambia is a really small nation, so we've got a proper following there now (seems to be Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea & Saints shirts you see out there!) I feel proud and guilty in equal measure 😆

Why are people (it's not just yourself I've heard saying it) assuming that Dibling's being petulant and has given up!? There could be several more likely reasons for his drop in form, it doesn't always have to be that the kid is being petulant and throwing the toys out. It's funny how as soon as we assume he's leaving, everyone starts to throw the mud. If he had stated categorically that he was staying, but was still having this drop in form, I'm sure we wouldnt say that he cant be arsed, we would think he maybe needs a breather. He's a 19 year old kid, and he's played 31 games in total for us this season, after only 5 first team games last seasons (mostly late subs), he's probably exhausted (mentally and physically)! 19 year olds arent usually the saviour in a relegation fight, its normally the hardened journeymen that handle this type of situation better. Plus the media have put an unbelievable amount of pressure on his shoulders in the last 5-6 months, constantly talking him up and which 'big' club he will be off to. And according to Martin, he's also had his agent in his ear in recent months, advising him not to sign the contract with us, etc. Give him a bit of a break, let's not assume its just that 'he cant be arsed anymore'.

Do you think the kits could have a nod to our '76 (cup run/winning) kits? It's the 50 year anniversary next season.

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If you are leading in a match, you are in a 'winning position', surely? The game isnt won by all means, but you've been in a winning position and then lost that lead.

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I don't support his attitude if he's just downed tools and is showing a bad attitude, but I imagine the scenario behind the scenes is this.... He's born and bred in Brentwood, which is less than an hour from Ipswich. I'm sure it would have massively appealed to go back that way (and the right side of the M25), probably for family reasons and happiness outside of the game. He also spent 15 years there as a youth and first team player. It always felt to me like he reluctantly joined us on a permanent (he grew up a Hammer, so probably really wanted to break in there), but he came here late in the summer window as he seemed to like Martin and his style of play. So I imagine he's hating every second of being here at the moment 😂 As I would if I wasn't a fan, with no choice of club!

Not that Redknapp ever needs an excuse, but he didnt come in until December (I think we hoped he could 'wheel & deal' and pull some rabbits out of the hat in Jan), but the rot/damage was already there... much like this season!

Am I reading too much into this, or is Juric basically saying he's not likely to be here next season when we inevitably get relegated? From today's presser... "He comes on loan, he's a good option for us for these few months. He was very good for Bodo and for the national team. He's trained with us today, I think he'll be more of an option for the next game [than Newcastle]."

I'm not convinced that Edozie will fancy dropping back to The Championship (especially with a club who supposedly didn't treat him great last summer), given he's playing Europa League football. Anderlecht are currently 3rd in that too, above Man United, Tottenham, Roma, Porto, Ajax, Galatasaray, etc... so I expect he's quite enjoying himself away from us

Top scorers in the group and averaging 2.5 goals per game... how refreshing! They seemingly defend in a similar way to the first team though.

That’s the spirit 😆 Maybe Rennes needed the money, and/or maybe he fancied moving to a bigger club and a nice payrise?

Sorry if I've missed it, but where was Jack Stephens yesterday? Total Saints Pod said he was eligible to return for Boxing Day, but he wasnt even on the bench. Were they wrong? Was he injured/ill? Or did he just not make Ivan's squad? I havent seen anything about it anywhere.