The9 Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 I don't get why Allen thinks anyone would want to imitate Pompey's story, of course it's inimitable, no-one wants to end up like them. Hollywood ending it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 A few things from this picture.... The egotistical narcissist loon obviously "accidentally" kept the crappy trophies in shot. Not on purpose at all. Also, leaving NewsCentre? Job for the boy maybe? One thing I can confidently say (having read more than enough of his copy), is after 10 years working for national press (2 years at the Echo before that) he will be allowed no where near a national. Seriously he's a shocking scribe that I'm embarrassed to be in the same game as. The way he led the witch hunt against previous "heros" was especially shameless and unprofessional in my opinion. Ooof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Like most reporters...pathetic:x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 26 going on 60 8:50 AM on 21/06/2013 More cracking news from Fratton Park!!! Who the hell do we pick for a starting XI!?! Nice having depth to choose from. This is so much more pleasant that Appletons quad he built from scratch, as GW's looks so much more balanced. "You dirty s(ummers, we're coming for you..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Also, leaving NewsCentre? Job for the boy maybe? The News is moving to Lakeside (IBM North Harbour site). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Another player who has snubbed bigger wages to come to Fratton Yeah, as he hobbled out of the hospital a host of big clubs were queued up trying to sign him, but there was only one place he wanted to go - he shrugged off the massive offers from Burton and Gillingham and joined the best club side in world football, probably because of the mighty blue army that never gave up...apart from when they booed, or just didn't go to games. Previously they just blatantly lied about outbidding other sides, now they are fibbing about other sides outbidding them. Deluded. I just wish they would stop making stuff up, is that too much to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Another player who has snubbed bigger wages to come to Fratton Yeah, as he hobbled out of the hospital a host of big clubs were queued up trying to sign him, but there was only one place he wanted to go - he shrugged off the massive offers from Burton and Gillingham and joined the best club side in world football, probably because of the mighty blue army that never gave up...apart from when they booed, or just didn't go to games. Previously they just blatantly lied about outbidding other sides, now they are fibbing about other sides outbidding them. Deluded. I just wish they would stop making stuff up, is that too much to ask? Don't forget that Gillingham's high quality recruitment policy has led them to make Tommy Forecast a contract offer, so he'd be in some excellent company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Pre-season 'Spot the difference' competition... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUE 09 JUL Havant & Waterlooville SAT 13 JUL Bognor Regis Town TUE 16 JUL Braintree Town SAT 20 JUL Charlton Athletic TUE 23 JUL AFC Bournemouth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 17th July (7pm local time) UE Llagostera vs Southampton – Estadi Josep Pla i Arbonès, Spain Saturday 20th July (7pm local time) Palamós CF vs Southampton – Nou Estadi Municipal de Palamós, Spain Wednesday 24th July (6pm local time) Southampton vs FC Schalke 04 – Stadion Villach Lind, Austria Saturday 27th July (5pm local time) Southampton vs Beşiktaş J.K. – Stadion Villach Lind, Austria Saturday 3rd August (8pm local time) Celta Vigo vs Southampton – Estadio Municipal de Balaídos Saturday 10th August (3pm BST) Southampton vs Real Sociedad – St Mary’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 26 going on 60 8:50 AM on 21/06/2013 More cracking news from Fratton Park!!! Who the hell do we pick for a starting XI!?! Nice having depth to choose from. This is so much more pleasant that Appletons quad he built from scratch, as GW's looks so much more balanced. "You dirty s(ummers, we're coming for you..." Yep, they're up to 17 now. One more and they'll be able to fill the bench as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Pre-season 'Spot the difference' competition... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUE 09 JUL Havant & Waterlooville SAT 13 JUL Bognor Regis Town TUE 16 JUL Braintree Town SAT 20 JUL Charlton Athletic TUE 23 JUL AFC Bournemouth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 17th July (7pm local time) UE Llagostera vs Southampton – Estadi Josep Pla i Arbonès, Spain Saturday 20th July (7pm local time) Palamós CF vs Southampton – Nou Estadi Municipal de Palamós, Spain Wednesday 24th July (6pm local time) Southampton vs FC Schalke 04 – Stadion Villach Lind, Austria Saturday 27th July (5pm local time) Southampton vs Beşiktaş J.K. – Stadion Villach Lind, Austria Saturday 3rd August (8pm local time) Celta Vigo vs Southampton – Estadio Municipal de Balaídos Saturday 10th August (3pm BST) Southampton vs Real Sociedad – St Mary’s Thats feels good, have a great weekend Lord T. :tophat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Pre-season 'Spot the difference' competition... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUE 09 JUL Havant & Waterlooville SAT 13 JUL Bognor Regis Town TUE 16 JUL Braintree Town SAT 20 JUL Charlton Athletic TUE 23 JUL AFC Bournemouth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 17th July (7pm local time) UE Llagostera vs Southampton – Estadi Josep Pla i Arbonès, Spain Saturday 20th July (7pm local time) Palamós CF vs Southampton – Nou Estadi Municipal de Palamós, Spain Wednesday 24th July (6pm local time) Southampton vs FC Schalke 04 – Stadion Villach Lind, Austria Saturday 27th July (5pm local time) Southampton vs Beşiktaş J.K. – Stadion Villach Lind, Austria Saturday 3rd August (8pm local time) Celta Vigo vs Southampton – Estadio Municipal de Balaídos Saturday 10th August (3pm BST) Southampton vs Real Sociedad – St Mary’s B*gger I was looking forward to going to Waterlooville, Braintree and Bognor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Portsmouth FC @officialpompey 30m Season ticket sales up to 6,406 and the ticket office is open from 10am-2pm tomorrow #pompey Tom Emmans @EmmansizX 27m Cannot believe we have sold 6,400 season tickets! Best fans in the land! #pup #Pompey #legends Martin McInnes @Pompey_1976 25m 6,406 season tickets sold already #pompey Blimey and existing season ticket holders have time still to reclaim their seat Lou Formby @chimer1898 3h With Ricky Holmes now signed - is this shaping up to be the best looking squad we've had in years?! Roll on 3rd Aug! #Pompey However, there is one sensible comment Sam Wiltshire @samwiltshire 8h I really do hope #Pompey do not sign any more players, have we not learnt from the past yet?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Who the f*ck is Ricky Holmes? Lee Holmes' sh*tter brother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merovingian Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Pre-season 'Spot the difference' competition... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUE 09 JUL Havant & Waterlooville SAT 13 JUL Bognor Regis Town TUE 16 JUL Braintree Town SAT 20 JUL Charlton Athletic TUE 23 JUL AFC Bournemouth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 17th July (7pm local time) UE Llagostera vs Southampton – Estadi Josep Pla i Arbonès, Spain Saturday 20th July (7pm local time) Palamós CF vs Southampton – Nou Estadi Municipal de Palamós, Spain Wednesday 24th July (6pm local time) Southampton vs FC Schalke 04 – Stadion Villach Lind, Austria Saturday 27th July (5pm local time) Southampton vs Beşiktaş J.K. – Stadion Villach Lind, Austria Saturday 3rd August (8pm local time) Celta Vigo vs Southampton – Estadio Municipal de Balaídos Saturday 10th August (3pm BST) Southampton vs Real Sociedad – St Mary’s it does make me laugh that some of you cannot understand the concept that it doesn't matter who we play, the fact we are watching our football team no matter who against is what it's all about. Meeting your mates, having a laugh, enjoying football no matter what. And yes I have done Grimsby away on a Tuesday nght and seen us get beat, Sheff Wed away on a wednesday etc. Back in the 90's we always knew we would lose but who cares its what football and laughs with your mates is all about, the banter, what went wrong, overdoing it midweek. Not all pompey fans are morons, every team has them, just look at your main board, some of your fans are just as bad half the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 it does make me laugh that some of you cannot understand the concept that it doesn't matter who we play, the fact we are watching our football team no matter who against is what it's all about. Meeting your mates, having a laugh, enjoying football no matter what. And yes I have done Grimsby away on a Tuesday nght and seen us get beat, Sheff Wed away on a wednesday etc. Back in the 90's we always knew we would lose but who cares its what football and laughs with your mates is all about, the banter, what went wrong, overdoing it midweek. Not all pompey fans are morons, every team has them, just look at your main board, some of your fans are just as bad half the time. Did you leave the notion of 'banter' back in the 90s? Sha la la etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 it does make me laugh that some of you cannot understand the concept that it doesn't matter who we play. Once upon a time, it mattered so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 A leak of our supposed new home shirt has emereged Still a sponsor needs to go on, but it looks absolutely horrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 How come it mattered a great deal when you were in higher leagues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 How come it mattered a great deal when you were in higher leagues? This. I love it how now they are well below us it doesn't matter anymore, yet when they were above us it really mattered that they were playing United whilst we were playing Rochdale. Sha la la la la la... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 This. I love it how now they are well below us it doesn't matter anymore, yet when they were above us it really mattered that they were playing United whilst we were playing Rochdale. Sha la la la la la... The Premier League and Europe were also a great thing to be in, when they were there. Not any more though. Oh no. Boring. Really boring, and only for plastic fans. Division 4 is only place to be for real fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 The Premier League and Europe were also a great thing to be in, when they were there. Not any more though. Oh no. Boring. Really boring, and only for plastic fans. Division 4 is only place to be for real fans. That night against AC Milan was dull., stale and nothing compared to accrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 That night against AC Milan was dull., stale and nothing compared to accrington They would no doubt trade their FA Cup win for the atmosphere away at Fleetwood on a tuesday night. Wait, this is their cost to bare..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 The Premier League and Europe were also a great thing to be in, when they were there. Not any more though. Oh no. Boring. Really boring, and only for plastic fans. Division 4 is only place to be for real fans. Not to mention that dreaded 'Paint Pot Trophy' oh how they will gloat if they get to the final, totally forgetting how they rubbished the competition at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 it does make me laugh that some of you cannot understand the concept that it doesn't matter who we play, the fact we are watching our football team no matter who against is what it's all about. Meeting your mates, having a laugh, enjoying football no matter what. And yes I have done Grimsby away on a Tuesday nght and seen us get beat, Sheff Wed away on a wednesday etc. Back in the 90's we always knew we would lose but who cares its what football and laughs with your mates is all about, the banter, what went wrong, overdoing it midweek. Not all pompey fans are morons, every team has them, just look at your main board, some of your fans are just as bad half the time. You're there to be derided, clunt...it's your only function in life. Know your place...and wash occasionally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Mero is a decent skate and actually we probably do get it..... In terms of them just having a team to watch, but the above comments are valid 1) It's banter 2) paintpot trophy....and how they laughed 3) It certainly did matter to them when they were in the prem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Not all pompey fans are morons, every team has them, just look at your main board, some of your fans are just as bad half the time. WIth no sarcasm whatsoever I can say that you are being much too kind to our main board residents when writing "half the time"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 They would no doubt trade their FA Cup win for the atmosphere away at Fleetwood on a tuesday night. Wait, this is their cost to bare..... it does make me laugh that some of you cannot understand the concept that it doesn't matter who we play, the fact we are watching our football team no matter who against is what it's all about. Meeting your mates, having a laugh, enjoying football no matter what. And yes I have done Grimsby away on a Tuesday nght and seen us get beat, Sheff Wed away on a wednesday etc. Back in the 90's we always knew we would lose but who cares its what football and laughs with your mates is all about, the banter, what went wrong, overdoing it midweek. Not all pompey fans are morons, every team has them, just look at your main board, some of your fans are just as bad half the time. Expect to see and read more of this whilst the tide is high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stug76 Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Surely this pub can't be in Portsmouth http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/the-23-weirdest-pub-names-in-britain?s=mobile Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 22 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Was in Petersfield yesterday and called in to John Westwood's book shop. He has lost a shed load of weight it must be all the worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 it does make me laugh that some of you cannot understand the concept that it doesn't matter who we play, the fact we are watching our football team no matter who against is what it's all about. Meeting your mates, having a laugh, enjoying football no matter what. And yes I have done Grimsby away on a Tuesday nght and seen us get beat, Sheff Wed away on a wednesday etc. Back in the 90's we always knew we would lose but who cares its what football and laughs with your mates is all about, the banter, what went wrong, overdoing it midweek. Not all pompey fans are morons, every team has them, just look at your main board, some of your fans are just as bad half the time. Sheffield Wednesday away is a shocking example of a "typical" lower league away game for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 (edited) it does make me laugh that some of you cannot understand the concept that it doesn't matter who we play, the fact we are watching our football team no matter who against is what it's all about. Meeting your mates, having a laugh, enjoying football no matter what. And yes I have done Grimsby away on a Tuesday nght and seen us get beat, Sheff Wed away on a wednesday etc. Back in the 90's we always knew we would lose but who cares its what football and laughs with your mates is all about, the banter, what went wrong, overdoing it midweek. Not all pompey fans are morons, every team has them, just look at your main board, some of your fans are just as bad half the time. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4319 lol - all gathering pace now and people actually being named, we were expecting something this week and looks like we might get it. Somewhat jealous Saints fans on here I reckon, poor old pathetic tinpot smalltime pompey more of an attractive investment than the mighty saints lol - small team in hampshire you lot - FACT ! I know your all clinging to the hope of administration for us and a fire sale in January, shame your not going to get it isn't it. And of course we'll get to see you languish in League 1 next season whilst we have another top 10 finish. Edited 22 June, 2013 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 I can see Mero's point. Did anybody on here really not have a great time during out two seasons down in League 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 I can see Mero's point. Did anybody on here really not have a great time during out two seasons down in League 1? It's was great as we won. Would league 1 still be great of we were still there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 A story about a riot in China over exams. "What has this to do with our friends down the road?" I hear you ask. It was the following passage that made the connection in my mind. Outside, an angry mob of more than 2,000 people had gathered to vent its rage, smashing cars and chanting: "We want fairness. There is no fairness if you do not let us cheat." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/10132391/Riot-after-Chinese-teachers-try-to-stop-pupils-cheating.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 That's not really the point is it, Jamie? You can ask them that question if they're still scratching around in League 2 in 5 years time. For now I can sort of understand their excitement. But I genuinely don't think it will last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 I can see Mero's point. Did anybody on here really not have a great time during out two seasons down in League 1?It was great for a year, the second year was great as we got out of it. Doing more than 2 years in the lower leagues would have been a chore, the relief to get out of it when we did was enormous. The Championship, I'm still of the opinion that that was my favourite year as a Saints fan, although common logic will dictate that you strive to be in the highest division you can. That lot should have a laugh for a year or two down there, and I'm sure they will. But if they languish in League 2 for any time (or even League 1 for that matter) the novelty will wear off pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4319 Lord Trousers -I raise my hat to your memory and search skills! I don't agree with Gemmell that Mero is a decent skate (contradiction of terms?)...he's just a below-average intelligence interloper on a rival team board...does he get it? Nope, does he fluck...the comparative posts provided by Trousers show exactly why any skate (I have one exception) who posts on here should have derision, scorn, facts (now there's a concept!) poured upon them. Sure I know the relief of having a club to support...we looked over that precipice and I hated it and dreaded the thought but they've now found their level and they should accept that they are incredibly fortunate to be there for us to sh*t from a great height on to. They do not deserve to have survived and many football and non-football people have suffered so that it can be so. My message...if you can't take what's due - fluck off from our board! The exception - Mack, of course...he gets it and with originality and humour :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Let's face it, we only look back on League One so fondly as we were only there for 2 years, both years were succesful, had we been struggling down there still we wouldn't have loved it so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Lord Trousers -I raise my hat to your memory and search skills! I can't take the credit on this one. Alehouseboys unearthed the other thread earlier. I just took the glory of posting it here for posterity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 I can see Mero's point. Did anybody on here really not have a great time during out two seasons down in League 1? It was only fun when we were winning, the -10 year had the JPT to distract us and many no pressure games at the end of the season after the playoffs went out of reach which we on the whole won anyway. The start of the promotion from league 1 year was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 It's was great as we won. I see others have already picked up on this point, and it'll be interesting to see what will happen if they don't. I still have the programme from the boxing day match against Exeter: doubt if they'll be getting 30k crowds anytime soon.. I'm still tempted to dip in to the world of betting as 66-1 for relegation looks tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 I see others have already picked up on this point, and it'll be interesting to see what will happen if they don't. I still have the programme from the boxing day match against Exeter: doubt if they'll be getting 30k crowds anytime soon.. I'm still tempted to dip in to the world of betting as 66-1 for relegation looks tempting. Well if this quote posted earlier is anything to go by don't waste your money, bet on promotion instead: "8:50 AM on 21/06/2013 More cracking news from Fratton Park!!! Who the hell do we pick for a starting XI!?! Nice having depth to choose from. This is so much more pleasant that Appletons quad he built from scratch, as GW's looks so much more balanced." They know more about this down the road than I do but the new recruits certainly have the locals excitied and they are expecting an exceptional season - and you are thinking about betting on relegation? OK, so none of the guys they have (outside their ex-Saint of course) has played much league football but they form a well balanced team packed with potential. Choosing a starting eleven is going to be difficult apparently. I have to agree that when suspensions and injuries kick in later in the season choosing a starting eleven may well indeed prove difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Anything less than the play-offs would be a massive failure for them. Their chief-exec keeps banging on about his limited budget, but its still well up in the top 5 of 6 of the division. even if they'd have been given -10 they'd have had a decent chance of promotion. And div 3 has three automatic promotion spots, top 7 gets you into the play-offs. To miss out on that would be an epic f*ck up. I don't think they'll win the division but pretty sure they'll get one of the automatic spots, their budget alone dictates that they'll do ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 if anybody thinks that L1 (or L2) is a huge bundle of fun when the team is losing, even though the club has recently been rescued from oblivion, they should ask a Saints fan how they felt watching the home defeat to Rochdale. And that was in a nice stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 I can see Mero's point. Did anybody on here really not have a great time during out two seasons down in League 1? We had a great time because most of the time they were new grounds and we were winning most of the time. The two and a half seasons in the bottom half of the Championship were crap, because we were losing all the time and had already been everywhere. Using that theory, they'll probably enjoy the new grounds, but it'll get boring quickly if they don't start winning games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 Surely this pub can't be in Portsmouth http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/the-23-weirdest-pub-names-in-britain?s=mobile Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 4 Beta Indeed, this cannot be in Cheatsville. They must have confused it with this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 There used to be a pub in Edinburgh that I'd pass on the way home from work everyday called 'The Vat & Fiddle'. Never once failed to make me chuckle sat on the bus catching up on the day's events on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 if anybody thinks that L1 (or L2) is a huge bundle of fun when the team is losing, even though the club has recently been rescued from oblivion, they should ask a Saints fan how they felt watching the home defeat to Rochdale. And that was in a nice stadium. I was there and I had a great time - honest. I disliked the result but as it was my first game that I had be able to attend at SMS I really enjoyed the whole experience. To show how silly/stupid I am I will also add that I was probably just as excited, if not more so, than the young Saints fans who went. I also enjoyed the stadium tour a few days before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 June, 2013 Share Posted 24 June, 2013 (edited) http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-players-won-t-break-wage-structure-1-5216725#.UcgvczGNKsw.twitter ‘Our players are not multi-millionaire players this season. It is sensible. ‘There have been players who didn’t even read the contract. We made them an offer and it was “yes, where do I sign?”. ‘A couple of them fell out with their agents because their agent said they could get them more elsewhere. ‘They fell out with their agents over their desire to play for this football club – and that is refreshing.’ Catlin has previously revealed Pompey’s playing budget is in the mid-table range in League Two. But he admits there is the chance that could rise in future seasons. He added: ‘The budget is not fixed in stone. ‘We want to get out of this league at some point. ‘It is no good having a mid-table budget in League Two year after year. ‘What we want to do is attract the best players possible to Fratton Park and sometimes that costs. Didn't take Catlin long to catch the Pompey delusion bug... Edited 24 June, 2013 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 24 June, 2013 Share Posted 24 June, 2013 ‘What we want to do is attract the best players possible to Fratton Park and sometimes that costs. ... said every owner and manager of Pompey just before each of the previous administrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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