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why would Lawrie give it to himself?Lawrie didnt even know about it.And yes it was very classy.Have you got a problem with it?

The evening was a function that was unconnected with the club. Now if somebody sees it fit to award somebody at the event with a lifetime achievement award then what difference does it make to you me or anybody else. Lawrie was acknowledged on the night for not only his achievements with Saints but also for his many charity connections too mant to mention,infact after hearing of all the good causes he is connected with its amazing he has any time left to watch any football.

lovely response from the crowd when Bally,Ossie,Ted,Marcus,and Austin Hayes were mentioned.

The skipper Rodrigues was away already planned trip. I think Peachy as well had something already planned. All of the 76 squad was contacted as far as I know.

The night was a wonderful night full of laughter and tears. Great memories and shows without history our club has nothing. Even a thought for the fan that passed away at the game yesterday.

Well said Big John

And what if Saints didnt give him the award?

Who cares who gave it to him. He deserve the award.

you better have a good lawyer.Nicola Cortese name was never mentioned.Le Goddard;966097]A friend who is there tonight just txt saying they have slagged NC off again.

Saints 18s lost 2-1 to Pimpey Saints 1-0 up through Sam Hoskins before Pimpey went 1-1 in first half and then conceded in the 83rd min

Mike Osman owns 2 season tickets paid for by himself.

Ipswich agreed fee with Swindon and have been given permission to speak to Austin!

I know it will be a fantastic night because I know how much work is going into making it a night to remember for all Saints fans.

I dont think so!

So what do you mean when you say It's no wonder we went into admin when we were ****ing money up the wall on that.

Got 2 tickets at 2:30 this afternoon and was told only single seats in Kingsland available and 23,000 sold

Gordon Watson is the best scout in Div 1. He recommended Ricki Lambert to the club. Hes been scouting for Leicester City but still lives In Southampton.

Sources?

I spoke to Adam's dad recently and he said Adam is really happy here. He said that he and his girlfriend have bought a place in Wimborne.Adam is a big family man and I would be suprised if he moved away from his parents and sister.

summed up perfectly Daren

He already seems a cult hero with the fans already. Massive ovation when he came off. I also liked the way management team shook hands with the players that were substituted.

I urge anyone who hasn't seen the Saints play under Nigel Adkins to get along to the next away or home game. It was a breath of fresh air yesterday to see them passing and moving off the ball with such ease.I hated the hit and hope hoof ball up to Lambert under Pardew. Kelvin passes to the centre backs and before you know it we are in the oppositions last third and creating chance after chance. With Gully we now have another player in the team like Lallana who can open up a team who put every player behind the ball.There is no longer a need for plan B because teams in this league will not be able to cope with our new style of play regardless of who they are. I know people will say it was only Tranmere yesterday but on another day with chances taken it would have been 5 or 6 nil.Somebody is in for a hiding sooner or later and I fully expect us to beat Huddersfield away next week. We will have 28,000 to 32,000 crowds at St Marys soon when we go top and the good times will have returned. COYRs

I thought first 25 mins and last 20mins we were awesome. I think most teams in our league will struggle to contain us regardless of how many men they put behind the ball.We now have enough belief in our passing to break teams down in the last third of the pitch,something I don't think we had under Pardew and with more time spent on fitness and passing under NA this team will win the league by a country mile. There were a lot of nice touches in and around the Tranmere box yesterday that on another day would have yeilded 3 or 4 goals before halftime. Somebody soon is in for a thrashing if we cam maintain the standard of passing.Also it was a joy to watch Kelvin rolling the ball to his two centre backs instead of a big hopeful punt up field. COYRs

If they are going to Falmer then they obviously don't think they will be promoted this season.

This passing Saints team from defence will win an awful lot of away games IMHO Gully MOM for me.