Saint Fan CaM

Would like us to go for a better big, mobile striker if at all possible. Just not sure Archer is suited to how we setup.

When I reflect on what Blackmore or any other journalist says, the first question I have is…did they report news or did they speculate or did they provide a personal opinion? IMO their role is to deliver the first two and NEVER provide a personal opinion. Yes, utilise co-hosts from the sport to provide an insight into the games/business, but even then it should be made clear it’s a personal opinion of the guest(s). Use of contentious phrases such as he’s used in this case (in public broadcasts) are completely unacceptable and potentially libellous IMO, especially when facts are not fully known. I would not be surprised atall if Solak is spitting feathers and not inclined to give him media time in the future.

They’ll move on soon when this quickly becomes a non-story, but the hypocrisy is breathtaking.

Mixed emotions. On the one hand I’m sick of the hypocrisy of pro football in relation to widespread cheating and the manner in which the media feeding frenzy can be so selective in its reporting. So much so that I’m almost at a point where I cannot be arsed with the game anymore. On the other hand, for the same reasons, I feel that doing anything other than support Saints in the face of such an onslaught of misplaced indignation would be wrong. The statements from Solak and Tonda were excellent and for me that draws a line under the whole sorry saga. We go again and hopefully win the league title, particularly taking 6 points from the twats at Boro.

As the EFL have taken action against the club already and the FA are concerned with individuals, I suspect it’s us going on the offensive but like you I’d be very interested to know for sure. That’s just media phraseology to make more of it than they actually know.

I had the great pleasure of having dinner with Laurie and his dear Wife in hospitality while he recounted the story of how Keegan was courted at the Potters Heron and told he wasn’t leaving until he signed for us. Great memories.

Let me be clear. No.

I like the World Cup but the timings and Trumps involvement have dulled my interest significantly.

So where was Garner working before he came to Saints? I remember reading that these analysts tend to move around a bit between clubs and have their own ‘community’. Did he have a stint at Boro by any chance? 🤔😏

The panel members had been appointed before Parson’s stupidity = kangaroo court. Everything else I’ve pointed out is fact. Why do you insist Steve Gibson is some fucking angel with nothing to answer for? Why be his apologist? Why do you find a debate on a football forum alarming? We’re all waiting here and concerned… 😂

What are odds on FIFA ensuring it’s not an England vs Scotland final?! 😉🤭

Do you know what you’re probably right. Gibbo had already done enough to set-up his people on the EFL board and kangaroo court AND ensured that he’d gained the popular support of the media by releasing everything he had and demanding the punishment that he deemed fit. Parsons just sealed the casket shut for him.

Trouble is Havertz is operating alone - a number of occasions he’s won a good knock-down and no-ones there to pick up the 2nd ball. As the game gets stretched it suits PSG who are looking more likely to score the winner.

I’ve not seen any evidence that demonstrates that beaten teams always get an automatic bye into a final. Not only that but it might be argued that the semi’s were not a straight ahead knockout competition. Saints won in the second leg which was not influenced by the alleged ‘spying’, so how was that not disproportionate? As has been repeated many times, you have to view the punishment awarded in the context of how it’s was decided - by a Boro/media influenced panel with 2/3 panel members holding a biased vote. I’m astounded more has not been made of how and why these two panel members were not disqualified from the panel. As has been said, even if they claim they were not biased, they were by implication and in law that’s enough.

You may be right, however not only was that differentiating punishment not clearly stated alongside the rule in the first case, but the EFL have not actually provided Saints or indeed the general public with that rationale to validate your claim. In other words, Gibson and Boro decided on the punishment PRIOR to the kangaroo court panel hearing with a media shitstorm release and hey presto that’s exactly what the bent EFL panel decided to deliver. AND not only were Saints kicked out of the competition but hey presto again, Boro for some weird rationale were given a bye into the final. Why? There was little justification for rewarding Boro and not the rest of the league if the process was truly independent and not biased. That outcome was not stated prior to any transgression either. The EFL including its Boro Chairman and it’s Boro biased panel members have a lot to answer for.