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Chelsea ruined his career. Look at Parker, went seriously stale there, Bridge should have left sooner or never went at all

I'd imagine it has something to do with the way they chucked money around on overpaid nonsense yet their lot spent their time harping on that we'd spent more (without acknowleding that our transfer strategy was v different!)

The self rightous attitude of the management and owners? The smug fans being stuck in their glory days. The farce over the olympic stadium. Take your pick ...

At the moment I dont hate pompey, they're not even on the radar! Feel for some of the genuine fans, we've had our hard times, no sympathy for the lot who gloated when we were in trouble though! Respect whams traditions but big sam is v off putting as are gold and co!

Somebody tell Shaw to crouch down in post match interviews. If the only reason any club would want him is because he's tall I say we spread the word he's essentially shirefolk and rather useless at football!

Our most famous fans, Craig David and Lucy Pinder surely?

Not sure what Punch can say. As a player and employee of the club he has to tow the party line to a point. Wait for the biography for honest opinions. Say what you like about MLT's but it was honest about its subject matter. For example Hoddle, what a t**t.

Ok this is confusing, a company that is essentially coventry's front for renting the stadium is in administration, surely the company that runs the company, ie the football club/sisu should be placed in admin? Reminds me of our whole "holding company" situation where our football club was never actually in debt yet mawhinney still f***ed us over!

By that logic i'd offer them a bag of rocks and fourpast for a few of their midfield! Where's Pulis when you need him for a cash plus player deal?!?

Mmm you are right on his day he can be a real threat going foward and is a proper speed merchant up and down the channels. Still though even if he was first choice clyne's versatility of being able to play on either side would do his prospects of making a future squad no harm even if he isnt first choice

Just like to point out Walker has had an inconsistant season. Thats the view of a few of my spurs supporting mates and I agree with it. He still looks quality on his day though and I'd have him in the squad. Either way don't be too surprised to at least see Clyne in contention. Any idea when the next friendlies are? Might be a good barometer of our lads chances.

Oh no. Another Alpine thread......

Yawn. Some people eh ... Hodgson would probably be looking at the younger ones as all could potentially play for England. Lambert could but it is not likely time is against him simple as. Honestly dont think it is so far fetched to imagine that both shaw and clyne could one day be englands first choice full backs. Walker has been iffy this season, Richards injured, Johnson again patchy at best ... on the other side cole is the other side of thirty and baines is not far off. Cole to take early retirement and shaw to deputise for Baines? no reason why not.

Jesus have you ever said anything positive? Yawn.

Interesting point actually would be good to see another of the fringe players break through onto the bench before the end of the season.

You can tell the defence have faith in him, often when things looked edgy they would pass it back to him and he'd clear it effectively.

Ok I wont get carried away but if he kicks on next year ... Hodgson was in the crowd today, may have scribbled the name on a fag packet for future reference

Cracking result, lots of good performances, Setanta had Lallana mom and I had to agree. Worth mentioning Boruc. Did not need to perform heroics but looked consitantly solid and made all the right decisions when called up. God ive missed having a keeper we could rely on! Humble pie for me im afraid as I doubted if he still had it but he's showed form temporary class permanent.

No panic just yet. Well worked goal for them, Sturridge did v well to hold up the ball in the middle. But we can score a third and see this out for me.

Morgan scores, we get an early goal ... anyone else nervous?!? :/ We look v good though attacking.

Bizarre why Punch has fell out of favour, hate to say it but AL hasnt been great since his return, could do with a good game from him today!

We went for Michu he chose swansea. Ba would likely have seen us a step down and he is v injury prone. Benteke maybe but he's certainly not the finished article. Kone would not suit our style of play. The sad reality is people think its just like playing football manager.

No hard feelings pal but less of the big rivals. Bournemouth might hear you and get delusional

Its not either or. We had Ramirez and went for Coutinho. Short of the whole horse's head malarky not much we can do if he wants to go elsewhere.

Apparently yes but he can throw toys out of his pram all he likes, as much as Cortese is a total you know what he is not likely to be held to ransom by a player. Ok yes true but name one club who's been spot on with every transfer? Yeah Michu was a miss but he was on the radar so we were not completely off the pace. Some players ARE bargains but the going rate is the going rate. Gaston in a Uruguay international playing well in a top league and there was stiff competition for his signature. Circumstances rather dictate the fee. Either way you didnt really answer the question. Do you not think with the season he has had it would have been difficult for any player to look like an instant world beater?