The Kraken

Legal precedent hasn’t been set at all because there wasn’t a rule in place when Leeds did it. The rule was introduced entirely because of Leeds. So, their punishment was a slap on the wrists, a basic breaking of the moral code and then a closing of the loophole. We, it seems, broke the subsequent rule that was enacted. So, no, no precedent there.

Well, it could yes. But how much to make an actual difference other than a big fine. If this was caught during the season, what might a harsh penalty be deemed as? A points deduction is about as bad as it would get. Saints finished 7 points above Hull in 6th place. So you can’t imagine a regular points deduction would be anywhere near 7 points, that would utterly ludicrous. I’m thinking at the very, very worst, a 1 or 2 points deduction might be possible. And even that is a thorough unknown. So, let’s say we did get docked a couple of points, we’re still in the playoffs and still playing Middlesbrough. The only thing that changes is that Boro would be at home in the second leg. So quite how you equalise that with a punishment right now, fuck knows. I wouldn’t fancy being on the EFL panel that has to look into this! But it’s such a needless and embarrassing fiasco to be in. A completely idiotic scenario to be caught in.

This. Such a tinpot and utterly needless thing to do. Hopefully it’s a direction nowhere near the managerial team, but considering it’s a member of staff up there a few couple of days previous, I can’t see any other situation than we knowingly sent this hapless twat up there under instruction. just so foolishly whoever pressed go on this. Blackmore and House coming out saying we probably did it tells a lot.

Really? The second part, agreed.

I genuinely have no idea how I’ll vote. Definitely not Labour, the Southampton council has been disgracefully run. Obviously not Reform either. So it’s a shit sandwich of a choice after that.

‘A great move’ 🤣 It’s appealing to the reform base but as a political move it’s childlike. The argument is that issues of cost, practicality and safety should all be ignored because upsetting Green voters is the biggest priority. But then that’s reform, populist division plays well to the base.

Yep, an idiotic proposal designed to appeal to the easily led simpleton. Job done, it would seem.

🤣 Absolute plank of a comment. 2 goals, hit the post, worldie save from Peretz, had at least a couple of other top chances and looked strong all night. Offered nothing, fuck me

Oh

Need a bit of a solid midfield. Prob Azaz of and put Charles there, put Bragg in there.

Tbf if we’re not going to be able to win, may as well give Ipswich a leg up. Def look like the one of them, Millwall and Boro you’d want to avoid. Although tbf playoffs do funny things, and all 3 will be a big test.

Jack Clarke ffs. Still remember him tearing us a new one up at Sunderland.

If that’s in the PL (and bit VAR) I think it gets given a red. Studs up and looked to be nowhere near getting the ball.

Oh no

Hell of a second half in store.