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Maybe a dig at Adkins rather than MoPo?

Sky sports reporting Lallana in Liverpool on his way to the training ground ahead of proposed transfer.

I wasn't there but Tommy was one of my favourite players as a lad. Brilliant but also frustrating as he often used to take on one player too many. Love to see a YouTube of the goal you mention or any clip for that matter. Anyway, back on the subject matter ... anyone know when sky will mess up the calendar and announce the first batch of Live matches?

I think there is a element of "build 'em up then knock 'em down" generally with the media. They were glowing and gushing through much of last season and now they seem to be loving tearing it all to bits again. Then maybe I'm also paranoid ...

Sorry too much sun and wine. Meant Mancini as second fav not Ranieri! All sound the same to me ...

No ..

Koeman shortened up in the betting again? Best around evens. Ranieri second in betting. Rest also rans ...

Claudio Ranieri the latest "mover" in the betting. Not sure about him. Seems an honourable chap but been round the block a few times. Koeman or Moyes for me. Fingers crossed.

He had a year left on his contract? If this is right then any release and agreement with Spurs should include a no approach/poach clause.

Betting on MoPo joining Spurs 1/10. Allowing for bookie margins on this type of market probably around 80% chance of this happening. So still some hope, albeit slim ...

Always hated Madrid. Seemed to walk for ages to get through and to departure gates (ditto arriving). T5 is great, particularly in Bus or First, but still good without lounge access. HK great also.

That's probably the strongest indicator so far in my opinion. If they thought he was agreeing to stay with Saints they would have pushed the MU odds out and carried on taking bets (there was no market on him staying at Saints).

Get over it. I recall the rain more than the Derby fans (just ignored them in 2007 ... couldn't ignore the downpour!). On the bright side always enjoyed away days at QPR ... easy trip, good away atmosphere and some good results.

Gets my vote.

Roberto Mancini a mover in the market and now third favourite for the a Spurs job ... let's hope there's something in that as well.

Some bookies are already betting on next Saints permanent manager. I've had a little punt on Eddie Howe at 33/1. I would prefer a young up and coming, bright and articulate individual to the ones that have been round the block a few times and I believe Howe fits the bill.

Really down to two if you look at the betting. MP is favourite .. best price 6/4 and down to evens with some, de Boer is second favourite .. best price 3/1 but around 5/2 with most. Rafa not really in it and 14/1 available, similar to Moyes and other long shots.

Great city ... enjoy. Try ... Balikci Sabahattin - good fish restaurant 1 Seyit Hasan Koyu Sokak, Cankurtaran, Sultanahmet Telefon: 0212-458 18 24 http://www.balikcisabahattin.com/index_eng.asp Also a coffee or a drink outside at the four seasons hotel by the sea in besiktas. Expensive but brill.

Not keen on the proposed new pound coin but then again I've never been one for change.

Strangely I was caught doing 34mph by the same camera about 18 months ago. No points though as I was offered a "driver awareness" course.

Anyone worried these friendlies are just before the FA Cup 6th round? Wouldn't want this upsetting our cup run with players tired or injured after International duty.

Done. Hope it helps.

Best odds .. Saints for a Top 4 finish ... 250/1 Saints to win the FA Cup ... 14/1 I think that should settle the argument!

Good luck and thanks. May play left midfield in front of Dan Harding?

E Staggering indeed if referring to TCWTB ...