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Saints v. West Ham February 1967 - more than 30,000 supporters, gates shut early. Went on to thrash West Ham 6-2 with 2 penalties from Paine and goals from Davies and Chivers. Lasting memory of Budgie Byrne, former England centre-forward, coming on as a sub, looking old and tubby, and being mocked by the crowd.

I remember watching his leg crumble as he stood back awkwardly

Kelvin's the comedy keeper, was rubbish last time in the top flight, and didn't look any better this time. At least Gazza can improve.

It does look like we are poor when on the back foot, as we will often be when away from home. When we sat back against United, we invited pressure. Going forward we look fine, so we have got to go for it at home and not lose confidence or get picked off by giving too much respect to teams like Wigan. Big learning curve for the players, but it needs to happen quickly so we are not cast adrift.

Yes good player, worth the money for helping get us up

Good news - hope to see him perform well in a number of games at the highest level, just as he's done before

3 wins and West Ham would need 5!

Look at his goal scoring record, the flexibility he can offer to the formation, his height and skill levels. He'll be just the same in the Premier League, whereas other current members of the squad may find it a level too far.

Saints 2-0 I hope with Guly strolling in a couple

Beefheart responded to Bono's collaboration request with the note: "Dear Bongo. No."

Aren't Ipswich the only team Forest have scored against since November? Just need to be geared up for shooting

At least we appealed successfully - now just got to give him the confidence to perform in a different set up

Those commentaries are either hilarious or annoying in equal measures - they never know how much additional time there is, forget to tell us who has got the ball, get Guly confused with Connelly, or Lambert with De Ridder. It's all a shambles, but when the game is OK they are fine enough.

Sadly we have been through this all before with Marians Pahars who eventually did get in after appeal and numerous others that didn't. they agree personal terms, fees between the clubs and then they try to get the permit. He hasn't played enough internationals over the last 2 years to play in the UK unless he gets some kind of special dispensation, usually only reserved for Man U, Arsenal or other gig clubs, not the likes of us.

Work permit rules says picked in 75% of the games he was available for over last 2 years. He has 10 caps in 2011, so he looks a bit short of qualification to me.