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Originally Posted by saint1977 View Post My take on it is that fighting and intimidation is out of order and certainly the fisticuffs both in the Northam and to a more limited extent the Kingsland were awful to see but it had been coming. There's no doubt that the atmosphere has been less of a "family orientation" since relegation and there are less police (very costly) to mitigate that. The stewarding is not of the standard it was and some of Saturday's stewarding belonged in the mid-1980s miners strike! Some of the stewards were little better than the thugs themselves. I don't agree that we shouldn't sing for the board's removal during games though. We did it for Branfoot and it had negligible impact on performances until LM and Ball saved us. The same people, bar Wilde, in effect still hold the power (Askham, Richards et al). Lowe is dispensible at 6% share. The people that appointed Branfoot are still around so no wonder we're in a mess. The young players will move onto other clubs and see worse (Leeds for example), they just have to be grown-ups and get on with winning matches. 6 wins in 28 is shocking with only 1 home win and even that was a bit lucky. What reduces any empathy with the players is the lack of effort - Forest was a watershed for the crowd where 2 of our players pulling out of 50/50s led to Garner's superb finish and we won't accept that from the players, however raw they are. Again on Saturday, Donny were first to most of the tackles and interceptions that mattered. The financial angle - we still have more resources than clubs like Doncaster and have stil signed a fair few players. JP was a daft gamble - look at the likes of Brian Stock recruited by Doncaster from the lower leagues. We could have recruited those sort of players and again, Kightly at Wolves even from non-league. JP, Wotte et al and the kids - this was a deliberate choice by Rupert and WAS NOT the only option but he picked it. It's failed, it's not his first, second, third, fourth or even fifth big mess-up, how many more does he need? Time to fall on his sword and take Wilde with him. Here, here, great post! Reply With Quote Here here+1

Nice.

Good point

Unfortunately after today I think I do.

Can't get much worse,can it!?

Why do some Saints fans want to punch other Saints fans.We support the same team don't we? Come on guys,lets all try and stop this now before it gets out of hand.

Yes I am as well.

Your advise is spot on IMO

No need to be so flcking rude,I bow to your superior knowledge re the way it works.How do you know so much,are you a steward? Don't think anyone would imagine we would see fans fighting fans at SMS.

Spot on mate. Sing the anti lowe songs,at the end of the game.

Exactly! the police would have been able to direct the stewards

How am I blaming the police??I am saying that the stewards would have had to behave themselves,to some extent if there was a police presence. I am blaming the person(s) responsible for the lack of police today!

The problem today was down to lack of police inside the ground IMO. Don't think we will have a lack of police again this season after today's happenings.

Well said Ian....I'll be there as usual : COYR!!

Just found this link: Lupoli Nearing Southampton Switch Italian striker Arturo Lupoli seems set to make a move to the Saints, if all goes well in today's meeting between the club and his agents. * »Comments (3) * Print This Story * Send To A Friend * Contact Us Lupoli Nearing Southampton Switch galleria zoom * * * Arturo Lupoli currently plays his football for Norwich City in the English Championship, on loan from Fiorentina. The talented young attacker has spent time at Arsenal, Derby County and Treviso in the past, but his immediate future seems set for a change of scenery. In 2005, Lupoli was Arsenal’s top scorer at youth level with an impressive 27 goals in 32 appearances. His stay with the Gunners was short-lived, however, as he was eventually loaned to Derby, and then signed for Fiorentina on a free transfer in 2007. English clubs have shown great interest in the starlet, with Southampton and Wigan Athletic at the front of the pack, but recently the Norwich player has had enquiries come in from Italy as well, with Torino in particular interested in the striker. It is likely that Fiorentina will use the transfer window to benefit from all the requests for Lupoli, and it now seems that Southampton may soon be announcing his arrival, as Lupoli's agents are meeting with delegates from the Saints this afternoon, according to Firenzeviola.it. Lupoli may be sold to the English south coast club before the transfer window closes, as it is unlikely that he will return to the Viola. Peter Pedroncelli, Goal.com

I will go for around 18K....COYR!!

Agree with this,but I think he will start McG up front(aagh),Saga on the bench,due to him not being match fit.With Brad/Euell in hole.

Lets hope he features in the Barnsley game.

Has been reported on dutch sites,nothing this end yet.

Sky sports news....Sky Sports | Football | Transfer Centre | Clockwatch | Latest ... 8 Jan 2009 ... that Southampton have agreed a deal to sign defender Jan Paul Saeijs ... 7.15

Blimey you were quick,I've just edited it!

Will he be in the squad for Barnsley game?

Trust the OS to be behind with the news,that makes a change! Think its good that he is returning though,gives us another option.

Source? Cant see it on the OS.