S-Clarke

Top man tony - thanks for the message. I don't envy you guys at the moment; it's a nightmare for us and we’re only on the outside... good luck...

I wonder if it'll be a case of.....''If we do let them back in our league, it will have to be with -30....'' I have a horrible feeling we could be facing more points deductions, because they simply ''do not like the way'' our deal is structured. As we know, the FL just completely make it up as they go along – and until one of the big governing body’s actually stand up and confront of the FL...They’ll just continue to kill clubs off.

I think you're completely spot on - this development is a complete disaster.

don't even joke about it...!

I have no idea if you're right or not, but there is a reason why the names haven't been released in the media yet - they don't want to be known. so how about you keep that kind of info close to your chest until we're over the line?....

At last! After all those Fridays... Great news...not quite there yet, but it'll take an absolute disaster for it to fail now. After reading through all the articles it seems that the offer has been agreed in principle with the creditors too, so it all looks to be in place for a smooth ending to all this. Is there anything MLT cannot do for this club? Time for a statue I think

I think fry started off pretty well - put himself across in the right way and said the right things....but in the last couple of weeks he is seriously getting on my nerves. within 48 hours....no 24 hours...no sorry, 1 more week. this has all been said in the public domain too, i.e. announcements to South Today /BBC Radio Solent/Daily Echo what the hell is he doing? is he trying to drive us saints fans even more up the wall than we already are? Surely in the position he is in, he should not be making time sensitive announcements until he is 110% sure we will hear something? It’s making him look like a prize idiot unfortunately. look at Portsmouth, take over interest announced on Sunday, bid accepted Tuesday, due diligence started wednesday - all came to the surface within a week - that's how it should be done, it pains me to say.

Ditto. I'd happily bet that over 50% of that post by rocketswanie is utter tosh.

there was only ever 1 bid on the table up until now. lots of expressions of interest, but only the 1 bid.

I personally agree with Bailey on this one, I think we should just accept it and get on with it – I’d love to fight it, don’t’ get me wrong...but I just worry the FL will start screwing us even more (because they love ruining football clubs....I saw Maw*nkers's face on SSN, he was loving it) I just want to know where we are, what we have to do, with no uncertainty on our backs next year...the FL are complete ****s, so there is every chance they are poised to screw us even more if we kick up a fuss (Leeds...)

v good signing for us I thought he was easily scunnys best player when we played them down here last year (he played in DM that day)- didn't think we'd have a chance of getting him this season though, so I’m chuffed with this

On an interesting note....West Ham have put quite a few past Ipswich at Portman road tonight.... Finished 3-5 to West ham. Similar team to the one which played us, but with Dean Ashton playing...

Bart - 7 - Bit shaky, seemed to have some communication probs at times. But made some good saves. James - 9 - I thought he was great, attacking, defending and getting stuck in all game. Looked class. Perry - 7 - Okish...not as commanding as he was last season, a little dodgy at times I thought Killer - 7 - Solid from Killer, always talking to the defence. Understandably a little rusty though...But it's just great to see him there again. Surman - 8 - I thought he got better as the game went on, loved the way he just charged forward with the ball from left back at times. Reminded me a bit of bridgey... Thompson - 7 - Started quietly, but good better. Unlucky with the one on one...but he gave us a real threat down the right. Gillett - 8 - A terrier..in their faces all game, a great crosser of the ball as well and seems to have the ability to pick out a v nice pass.. Spiderman - 10 - I love him already - oozes class. How did we get him here? Some of his cross field passes to Holmes were great... he just worked tirelessly all game. Holmes - 8 - As some have said, I was a bit sceptical about him from the other games in pre-season, but he stood out for me. Caused them all sorts of problems down the left, and worked well with surman imo... Lallana - 7 - He was quiet...didn't really see that much of him, popped up with some nice touches every now and then, but didn't really get involved as much as he can. Mcgoldrick - 8 - Great goals, first one was a peach. Seemed to come alive after that, hopefully he can take that into the new season.

Yep...esp Lloyd james at right back, who was excellent and committed. He had karl reid in his pocket all game.

It was such a great display... Schneiderlin was the best player on the pitch by a mile; he just oozed so much class around the likes of parker and Mullins. Looking forward to seeing him play every week! Talking to some WHU fans...they seemed to think we were ''over physical'' too. So either they're your typical ''poncy'' premiership followers, or we have a little more steal in our locker too.