Sir Ralph

One of my best Saints games ever to have gone to (full stop). It came out of nowhere. Thanks Tonda. Bragg was excellent Now I’m actually really looking forward to Millwall. What’s happening to me!

I agree - I’ve read some more of the heads of terms than the original reports I had seen and actually (hands up) it has elements that are too pro Russian. It’s too weak a deal. Cutting your defence and not being part of nato (if you concede land) are not acceptable. Europe needs to back Zelensky if this is the best offer Trump can get (yes I’ve changed my tone after reading the full HoTs)

Fair response and I agree with most of what you say. I think the question is how robust is the agreement. Personally I think any concession on territory should only be agreed is Ukraine (remaining) becomes part of nato, otherwise no deal

Very loose and too general to be a policy. Specifically what does this mean and how realistic is this? What do you ultimately think the Ukraine will be able to achieve? There seems to be some pie in the sky thinking that Putin will give up Ukrainian terroritory altogether or just keep crimea. That will never happen so what is the real and realistic solution? It’s easy to criticise but a well balanced alternative wins the day If you want to blame someone, blame Obama for letting it get out of hand.

So people against this proposal….what is the alternative you suggest? Keep on fighting with waning us political backing

Keep on fighting with no end in sight. I’m not sure politically within the US the appetite for continuing to back it. If they decided not to you are potentially looking at a significant loss of Ukrainian territory beyond what is now being suggested….and the Russian know it

The Russians will never agree to 2014 borders….ever. Politically Putin can not accept significant causalities for keeping something he was already in control of. Then what?

Not all that? Equivalent nuclear power to the US and possibly technology more advanced. Really?

We agree on Obama then as per my post above. His weak response allowed further incursions and weakened the wests position now.

The problem is this is all commentary without anyone knowing the detail. My biggest beef relates to Obama and what the fuck he was doing during crimea. He let Putin off the hook early doors which encouraged future incursions. Trump is negotiating from a weaker position as a result

So why didn’t Obama and Biden put this “pressure” on? ? I put the Russian progress and now stronger position firmly at their door for not having found their balls earlier. The weaker the us were earlier in the Russian land grab the more difficult the current position is form a western perspective

So you don’t know whether the Trump position is a good agreement or not then because you (like I) don’t know the full extent of levers that could be used. if there are additional levers why didn’t Obama or Biden use them? I put the Russian progress and now stronger position firmly at their door for not having found their balls earlier. The weaker the us were earlier in the Russian land grab the more difficult the current position is form a western perspective Genuinely what position would you consider to be an acceptable one in terms of Russian concessions?

If he puts this pressure on him what do you think Putin will concede? I’m genuinely interested as to what position you think Putin would “drop” to. Do you think Putin will pull out of Ukraine and concede all new territories under his control? The biggest question is that if US presidents have this clout why did Obama and Biden not use it to reach the position you say can be achieved?

Anyone who says Ukraine can win this are hugely deluded. A robust agreement to end this is the best thing for all parties. Trump again will achieve something that not other US president could have

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The hard left are making their move to take control of the country. Hopefully it fails but this isn’t what people voted for and what lots feared.

Where did you get that from? The numbers yesterday said the opposite

Must be a good policy then!

I think you’re being slightly sensitive. I’m being respectful when saying this but maybe you spend your time in an environment which is more sensitive in respect of these matters. People are frustrated with institutions such as SFC which over prioritise certain groups and ask them to represent the fans. It’s fine for certain groups to represent fans but it should be on a proportionate basis. Some of the comments may not be to your liking but to say that some of the reading is troubling is wide of the mark, in my opinion.

The point is that Board is not representative of the fan base. The Club have decided in their wisdom to obtain advice from a number of people who proportionately don’t reflect our fans.

100% agree with you. A coalition of centrists. Unfortunately unlikely to happen

I agree they are doing more than the Tories. Let’s not hold our breath though. The backbench loonies are now on this revolt this lunchtime. Trying to get themselves voted out again!

Yes I have, particularly by you. It’s been a privilege learning so much from you😂

That was a matter of fact with quotes as to why the guy is leaving. The same article is covered in a number of business publications. There are levels of bias and predetermination - this is at the most extreme end possible. The group has been put together for a sole purpose. That’s why is has no value

Not biased in their predetermined outcome whatsoever. Absolutely valueless evidence. wealth.