Badger

Larin and Stewart were tremendous for us on the second half of the season but always felt either might be an injury away from derailing the attacking options. I’d like another CF we can rely on for a full season. But not Downes. Archer, despite having two good games at the end of the season doesn’t fill me with confidence.

Bit unfair. I think he provides a good summary of talking points which is useful for us exiles to catch up on. I don’t have to agree with all the views he presents to appreciate what he’s trying to do. Yes, there’s inevitably some ‘look at me..’ involved, he wouldn’t do it otherwise but comes across as inoffensive and not a bellend like some vloggers, podcasters, or whatever they call themselves.

Is that right ? Didn’t realise their collapse was so dramatic. I did look a couple of things up before the first SF though. At the time of Hellbergs appointment they were third, joint on points with second placed Stoke but lower on GD. And when they played at Coventry (in February from memory) they were top, but overtaken by Coventry after losing. No wonder Hellberg wants to deflect attention from the end of their season.

This amused me. “class, decorum, integrity ..” not often words associated with Middlesbrough

Yes good idea. And we can invite them for a return fixture to be played at Hedge End.

Probably too busy doing what they would normally be doing this time of year - talking to their agents

Don’t give them your credit card details though.

Darren Anderton.

Very smart. One of the attractions of the original sash was the lack of a sponsor. River Plate I think also have the sash on the back as well.

Paul Gascoigne had a trial at Saints but obviously not pursued by one party or another. Possibly both.

Halves would be a welcome change. Surprised we haven’t done that, or quarters Shame we didn’t simply adopt the Keegan/Rank Xerox/ Air Florida as our permanent kit at the time.

Not keen on that, but liked it with the colours reversed. We wore that before in about 20/21, not a fan of it. Someone at the time pointed out that Clydebank had this kit in the 60’s. More concerning is another club who wore it more recently Don’t think we want that after all.

Can’t be worse the all red kit under Cortese or the centenary shirt at The Dell

I’m in the same boat as you really, but just pointing out the contradictions applied. For me, heart says I’d like Tonda to remain. Head tells me it won’t happen, probably due to FA suspension or actions. Parsons seems another bumbling performance by an SR appointment in a key post.

Will the FA investigation cover the suggested “bullying” aspect or focus on the charge of breaching a rule specifically related to spying ? My initial thought was that the bullying isn’t the central allegation but the FA might see their role as wider. As you say that might be an area of concern if the FA want to show a ‘touchy freely’ side.