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Why would they want to do that? A takeover would be a good news story for them, where as asking to be allowed to trade reeks of them being in sheer desparation knowing they will be liquidated in a couple of weeks.

I'm sure McNish was on the bench for a game I attended last season. Can't remember if he came on or not, but the bloke I was sitting next to said that he looked promising.

From memory, it was about 6 or 7 years ago.

Corrected.

It makes sense for them to live in Southampton. Apart from the fact it's a nicer place, their training ground is in Eastleigh - and they spend more time there then they do at Fratton Park.

I disagree with this to be honest. Admittedly, it was our recent experience which prompted me to stop and think about this, but, having pondered it for a few days, I still feel that it would be to the benefit of clubs if this rule was scrapped. And don't forget, if this were to change in the future, it could work against us as well. We could face someone in the 5th round of the cup who had just recruited a player who had played for somebody else in rounds 1 and 2 who then scores a hattrick against us. I think overall, the 'cup-tied' rule needs to be scrapped if football keeps persevering with transfer windows.

But loans, like permanent transfers, also have a window in which they can happen. The exception is emergency loans for goalkeepers, but these have to go through all kinds of stuff to be approved.

Also, that would have been at a time when you could buy players at any point in the season. From memory, the transfer windows are a fairly new addition to the game. I just think at a time when so many clubs are in financial difficulty, it would make sense for a number of reasons to scrap the rule.

After our defeat on Saturday, I've been thinking a lot. A number of people have said that we wouldn't have conceded the goals that we did, had the likes of Fonte been eligible to play. Is it time to axe the 'cup-tied' rule? Why was it introduced to start with? At the moment, this rule possibly encourages clubs to keep a bloated squad for a cup run, particularly if they sign players during the January window. Equally, I think it helps stagnate the market, as clubs may not sign a player on the basis they can't select him in cup matches. As well as stagnating the market, it also could potentially hurt clubs who need to offload players due to financial reasons, but can't shift players who are cup-tied. I mean, the same doesn't apply to league matches, so why should a player, who plays in the early rounds of the FA Cup for one club, be ineligible to play in later rounds for his new club when he moves in January? I think it's an interesting topic, especially with regards to the origins of this frankly daft rule. What does everybody else think?

Only the crap ones.... and David James.

There is engineering work on the tube lines that day, not sure which ones though. It told me that when I looked up the train prices on the national rail website.

I think it's a good thing, if there's the option of edited highlights as well. Some people like to be able to watch a full match again after the event. Bearing in mind it's only £3.99 per month for the Saints Player, I think it represents good value, personally.

I watched the clip of the highlights on the ITV website as I wanted to see our goal again. I also wanted to see if James' saves were impressive as they looked on the day, and they were - skate bastard.

I'm not too keen on the club, but you really sound like you need some serious help.

To be honest, I was largely indifferent to them and saw them as just jealous poor relations until one match - when the c*nts ruined the silence for Ted Bates. Then I truly started hating the club and it's supporters.

I never shop there. I go to Southsea very occasionally. Have been to a few music gigs there. Went there a couple of times in my childhood to get over to the Isle of Wight. I'm in my late 20's now.

Mines 167,000 exactly. So not too bad, but pretty poor compared to some!

Facebook has it's uses. I've managed to get back in touch with some old friends, plus it helps me keep contact with a good friend who's currently living in New Zealand. Plus, there's Bejeweled Blitz............

Here's a screen grab of one I did. As you can see, I have a very immature sense of humour.

No, let's give it to them. Remember, league rules state they have to settle all football debts first. Don't they still owe money to Chelsea for Glen Johnson??!

Another reason I'd rather be a scummer than a skate. Scum will always rise to the top eventually, where as skates are just bottom feeders that get ****ed by sailors.

Yep just add us to the list of creditors. We might get 1p in the pound if we're lucky!

They were just trying to disguise the fact that for most of the match they were outplayed and outfought by a third division team. It's no wonder they're getting mullered in the premier league.

Idiot.

So have you found a new brothel to go to, Avram?