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Is it about time the PDT redid that prospectus to reflect the massive* takeup in pledges versus the miniscule* wages the players and staff were on, balanced by the fantastic* gate numbers from the bestest? *one, some or all of these words may, in fact, be wrong.

First man to bring silverware to the club in a very long time. Don't want to see him go.

Southampton Football Club has this morning appointed Mauricio Pochettino as First Team Manager, having relieved Nigel Adkins of his managerial duties. Forty year old Pochettino has earned a reputation as one of the most talented young coaches in European football thanks to an impressive spell in La Liga with Espanyol. The Argentine was widely linked with a future role at one of Spain’s top clubs, but having left Espanyol in November now joins Southampton to continue his top-flight managerial career. Pochettino will take charge of training on Saturday ahead of his first game as Southampton First Team Manager on Monday evening (21st December) against Everton in the Barclays Premier League. The Club would like to thank Nigel Adkins for his service over the past three seasons, and wish him well for the future. Executive Chairman, Nicola Cortese said: “This decision has been made with the long-term ambitions of Southampton Football Club in mind. Whilst we acknowledge the contribution Nigel has made during the past two years, for the Club to progress and achieve our long-term targets a change was needed. “Mauricio is a well-respected coach of substantial quality who has gained a reputation as an astute tactician and excellent man manager. I have every confidence that he will inspire our talented squad of players to perform at the highest possible level. “He also shares my belief that the most successful clubs are built by nurturing young players through a development system that provides a clear path to the First Team, thereby creating a culture that keeps them at the Club for the long term. This is an approach he has employed with great success in the past and I look forward to him bringing that experience and expertise to Southampton.” Southampton First Team Manager, Mauricio Pochettino added: “This is the kind of opportunity that any coach would relish. Southampton is a club with great heritage, and an even more exciting future. There is a clear vision to take the Club to a new era of sustained success in the Premier League, and beyond, which I’m delighted to be part of.” http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/new-first-team-manager-appointed-606668.aspx

WTF. http://www.facebook.com/officialsaints

Like the horse burgers? Wait until you try the meatballs. Apparently they're the dog's b&%*?@ks.

Sky News: ''Horse meat found in beefburgers on sale in Tesco''. I think I've eaten some, I've had the trots all day.

Whats the current burn-rate for the club? how much do they have left in the coffers?

I think this still has more twists to come soon.

It reminds me of Alcatraz, people going in thought it'd be easy but soon try anything they can to escape the island.

£1000 dived by 6 is £166.66. If one of them backs out, thats still £200. When the PST need as much as possible and he's banging a drum shouting for people to put money in, you'd think he'd put in more than 1/5th of what he's asking others to do. Thats assuming he's got full faith in the bid...

So he's put in £166.66. Great supporter in their hour of need.

Gilette Gel is good forme but more often than not, the can loses propellant (or the foam sets inside the can), meaning you're chucking away about 1/3rd to half a can every few weeks.

Ronnie Corbett Rolf Harris A.N.Other (someone linked to Saville).

Q. What time does Pompey kick off? A. Every 18 minutes.

Swindon's cup final.

Blaming the pitch. ''Yesterday’s game was hampered by the pitch cutting up amid torrential rain for much of the match – certainly a concern with Yeovil visiting on Saturday.' http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-1-crawley-2-1-4621203

No money in the bank, journeymen mercenaries robbing the club blind, a takeover that is a non-starter (never mind the property developers wishing to pillage the carcass for what its worth), ten point deduction on the horizon for the relegation bound ship, and now, the self-coined "bestest" fans can't be bothered to turn up in their hour of need. Pompey, nobody cares about you. Go away quietly and die with what little dignity you have left.

The article says... ''However, the ambitions of Leeds may tempt him.'' I'd love to know how DM worked that nugget of gold out. I call BS on the whole thing.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/12/21/fred-talbot-home-raided-claims-sexual-abuse_n_2343147.html?icid=maing-grid7|uk|dl1|sec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D142676

Man City went from PL or League 1 and back again in 6 seasons between 95/96 and 2000/1.

To be fair, Skates can muster more than one single fan to away games. Not a great deal more than one, mind... http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/udinese-cheered-serie-match-precisely-one-fan-152055117.html

Two separate people have now said to me its Dirty Den. Edit - see above, that makes three.