KelvinsRightGlove

Might benefit defending teams as well though - i.e. if in a dangerous situation they may fancy hacking down, say a CB, thinking they may not be great at peno's?

In fairness, Mignolet who take a lot of criticism has upped his game recently. Still not sold on whether he is the answer for what they will want to be long-term though. Wouldn't be overly surprised to see them, or Arsenal for that matter, in for Cech in the summer. Agree on FF. I think he's pretty decent, not a world beater (/saver) but certainly not the worst in the league either. Think some criticism of him has been harsh, some goals he's been criticised for letting in on here I wouldn't have expected him to do much about. An example of this was blaming him for either of (some blamed him for both) goals against Liverpool at home.

We used to play that, though using all our imagination we literally just called it 'Square'.

Was saying this to a friend the other day. I've never really known another keeper like it. Think he still deserves some credit, as you rightly say they wouldn't hit him if he wasn't putting himself in the right position.

Additionally, he hasn't been fit for more than 5 minutes. So really hasn't had any sort of run in the team.

Wasn't there a lot of talk about Targett being promoted as Shaw's replacement next year. I can see him being used similarly as Targett this year, but would be v surprised if a first choice replacement isn't brought in.

Yay. Means I'll be avoiding the Shangri-la rush not watching a headliner.

In fairness, they got an obscenely good price for Bent.

Thanks, I'm really just out for attention

Apparently the correct term is actually "commitmentphobia". Though that seems to apply to marriage/relationships.

I'm forever a maybe Pap, perennial commitaphobe.

Did a JRod last year, had the op to fix it a few weeks ago. I'm pathetic and like to moan and complain about how much it hurts a lot.

London to Soton would be a pretty expensive taxi!

Dependent solely on my knee. If I feel up to braving the train and hobbling around that far with my sticks, I will. Still can't drive

As I said above, I'm considering it. Going to wait til later in the week and see how the knee is feeling. Also hoping the game doesn't sell out.

Ah right, ta. He needs to pull his finger out and get 'em sorted then.

Oh sure, past experience in football has really hampered the likes of Wenger and Mourinho. I'm sure players are smart enough to understand that someone with a good record with pens can offer some advice.

If Beattie has been hanging around to learn some stuff you'd have thought they could at least have let him give a few tips. Did Ron take pens at all? Or did he stick mostly to free-kicks?

And as has been mentioned, he has form for running seeing out his contract to get his move. I agree he is probably worth more than the £15m(ish) guess I said, but I think the contract will knock a bit off. I also think expectations are raised by Shaw. Clyne isn't Shaw, in that he isn't the hype boy at the minute that Shaw was last season. It's not that often that FBs go for that sort of money.

Think Hoddle spotted this in the post-match, Vic was blocking the ref's view of the incident which probably made it harder for him to give.

Can't really say I'd blame him. One of the biggest clubs on the planet, which he also has a personal connection too. If he was to honour his contract here, and in that time do well enough to attract Barca's attention, you'd imagine that would mean keeping us up fighting where we are now/maybe a Cup/Euro run, then left for them I'd wish him the best.

Thanks BBB!

Was considering grabbing a ticket for this game. Still dependent on how the knee is feeling though. If I'm up to it I will try pop in. For a non-sotonian how far is the Farmhouse from Stations? I'm still not massively mobile right now

Big fan of the bloke. Reminds me a bit of JRod in that he never seems to have the ball 100% under control, but is very effective. Definitely better used through the middle. He had a bit of a wobble, after a bright start, but think reactions were harsh on here.

Aye, I'd say that's fair. The squad is severely lacking in quality in all positions.