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Josh Smith. No, not me neither!!

I hope Trump's days as President are numbered but there is the distinct likelihood that 'Trumpism' will continue to infect the extreme political right of American politics. Perhaps this will be diluted, to some extent, if the mid terms turn out to be particularly bad news for the Republicans.

T Morton was indeed Melchester's original Goalkeeper. The character may have been modeled on William (Fatty)Foulke who played for Sheffield Utd, Chelsea and Bradford City between 1894 and 1908. Apparently he was around 24 stone at the end of his career. He died from cirrhosis of the liver at 42 years of age.

I would be very concerned if I turned up at A & E and a Doctor dressed as Jesus Christ wanted to perform a hands on miracle on me. If that did happen, I would be onto the 'Sun' straight away to sell my story.

I think it is disgraceful that Zelensky and his Nazi thugs aided and abetted by the EU and the perfidious UK, grouped together to unlawfully defeat the longstanding and popular Hungarian President, unless the recent news broadcast on Russian TV may have been telling porky pies!!

I cant think why players come out carrying babes in arms. It must be a bit of an ordeal for them with the noise and unusual surroundings. OK'ish if this is done last game of the season with nothing to play for but at this stage of the season, rather bizaare.

Blimey, the mention of Roy of the Rovers brought back memories of looking forward to Tuesday morning when the postman arrived with my copy of The Tiger. Players who turned out for Melchester Rovers in my youth are hard to remember but Tubby Morton (GK), Blackie Gray (IR), who was Roy Race's best mate, Roy the goal scoring hero at Centre Forward and the first foreign import, right winger Pierre Dupont, now playing for MAGA Utd in America.🤪 stick in my mind.

There is a suggestion that Amanda Ungaro who was married to Trump confidant Paolo Zampoli and previously big pals with Melania, is being interviewed on CNN today. If she spills the beans on Melania's involvement with Epstein and Maxwell, as she has already threatened to do,it could be an interesting watch.

Wonder if Bree will be fit for the Blackburn game? He was struggling a bit before being replaced

The swirling wind made quite a difference and I think this aided Derby more in the first half than us and as they got tired, our classier players came more to the fore. Downes and Jander were excellent I thought and the back four continued to do well again. Referee let a lot of things go but was relatively even handed in his decisions.

Nice little name check about her book in the address to the nation. ....'Honest Guv I have no contact with that Geezer, Epstein, who 'Im Indoors' tells me used to manage that Limey Group, The Beetles..... Meantime, Melania's Documentary grossed £33,000 in the first week's showing in the UK. It played to larger audiences in the USA with 99% of MAGA supporters gave it a 5/5 positive review. The other 4% were a little less impressed.

Glad to hear you enjoyed your trip and witnessed us perform well. Perhaps you are a lucky omen. I am reminded of our record Premier League result a few years back when we trounced Sunderland 8-0. Sat in front us was a chap from Australia who was visiting relatives in Southampton and had managed to get a ticket for his first visit to St Marys. We all offered to chip in and pay for future visits to the ground as he was obviously a lucky charm!! How did you manage to arrange a visit to the Training Ground? Most supporters have not been able to visit since the expansion of the facility. Would be interested to learn how you spent your time over here, outside of the game time.

Christophe, Bon Chance ce soir. Did you come over to Southampton for the Arsenal game?

I have a few mates who support Sunderland and, without exception, they were very positive in their comments about Ross, not only as a goal scorer and link up man but also defending corners in defence. Just hope that Ross can have a run of injury free games.

Isn't nice to have a selection of players to consider. I understand favouring of: Perez (the most influential keeper since Niemi) THB (a rock in defence) Aziz (more and more influential) Scienza (a great signing and a fan favourite for all the right reasons) But we also have the often maligned Manning and Stephens plus Downes, who is now back to the form he displayed two years ago and since recovered from his stomach upset. Cameron Bragg has really kicked on this year and Shea Charles has scored some increadably important goals. Ross Stewart has begun to display the kind of form that Sunderland fans knew was in his locker and both Lander and Matsuki have provided their own unexpected contributions. I am a bit surprised to offer up a possible contender ie James Bree. I didnt think it was possible to replace KWP, one of the best RB's I have seen in Saints colours but James has been a revelation this season and has added stability to the back line. If we do go up, I think each squad member should be given some sort of award for their contribution in addition to their contracted salary increase!!