allsaintsnocurves wrote:
I hope the stadium is filled for Claus he was a great player for Saints! On a note about the current team I have heard from a good source that Saints need to raise £5million in sales before the season starts. The players in question to go and be sold are quite a surprise. Stern John and Surman - who wants to go apparently...we would probably get about £4m for Surman on his own...Jan wants to keep Rasiak though...

Zico wrote:
Wish Claus all the luck,he was one of the greatest Saints player ever.

Condor Man wrote:

Zico wrote: Wish Claus all the luck,he was one of the greatest Saints player ever.

really? honest? Most Saints fans would say Mick Channon, or Terry Paine, or Matt Le Tissier. There have been much better players than Claus- Ken Monkou, Dean Richards, Richard Hall and Michael Svensson for starters

Condor Man wrote:

Zico wrote: Wish Claus all the luck,he was one of the greatest Saints player ever.

really? honest? Most Saints fans would say Mick Channon, or Terry Paine, or Matt Le Tissier. There have been much better players than Claus- Ken Monkou, Dean Richards, Richard Hall and Michael Svensson for starters

Ric Flair wrote:
Smackdown is on tonight at 10pm on skysports extra

Ric Flair wrote:
Smackdown is on tonight at 10pm on skysports extra

Costa Baz wrote:
The thought of Le Tiss back in a Saints shirt has got my over active imagination going. Every season the FA (FIFA/EUFA) seem to introduce a new rule into the game, so wouldn't it be a bonus if they were to take a rule from American Football and put it into our game? The rule I'm thinking of is where they allow "specialist kickers" on the pitch. In one move we would solve all the problems we have had with inconsistent corners, free kicks and penalties, since his retirement. Ok, Ok I know it would never happen, but what if..............?

Yawn wrote:

Ric Flair wrote: Smackdown is on tonight at 10pm on skysports extra

Ric Flair, you are a brainless moron that has never had anything thought provoking / interesting / funny / irreverent to say in your life. Please find a message board where you can sprout your childish WWE nonsense to other cretins and keep us Saints / Football fans away from your childish nonsense. Furthermore, I fully expect you to threaten me with some kind of body slam in response to my post and would like to pre-emptively nip that in the bud by saying "JOG ON" and "GET A LIFE".

rob wrote:

Yawn wrote:

Ric Flair wrote: Smackdown is on tonight at 10pm on skysports extra

Ric Flair, you are a brainless moron that has never had anything thought provoking / interesting / funny / irreverent to say in your life. Please find a message board where you can sprout your childish WWE nonsense to other cretins and keep us Saints / Football fans away from your childish nonsense. Furthermore, I fully expect you to threaten me with some kind of body slam in response to my post and would like to pre-emptively nip that in the bud by saying "JOG ON" and "GET A LIFE".

Knobs

Artful Dodger wrote:

rob wrote:

Yawn wrote:

Ric Flair wrote: Smackdown is on tonight at 10pm on skysports extra

Ric Flair, you are a brainless moron that has never had anything thought provoking / interesting / funny / irreverent to say in your life. Please find a message board where you can sprout your childish WWE nonsense to other cretins and keep us Saints / Football fans away from your childish nonsense. Furthermore, I fully expect you to threaten me with some kind of body slam in response to my post and would like to pre-emptively nip that in the bud by saying "JOG ON" and "GET A LIFE".

Knobs

If you had one, you would be a man my son.

sailor sam wrote:

Costa Baz wrote: The thought of Le Tiss back in a Saints shirt has got my over active imagination going. Every season the FA (FIFA/EUFA) seem to introduce a new rule into the game, so wouldn't it be a bonus if they were to take a rule from American Football and put it into our game? The rule I'm thinking of is where they allow "specialist kickers" on the pitch. In one move we would solve all the problems we have had with inconsistent corners, free kicks and penalties, since his retirement. Ok, Ok I know it would never happen, but what if..............?

What if.....? I know where you are coming from Baz, but the next step would be a 'time out for commercial break' whenever the ball went out of play for a goal kick, corner or throw in, or even when a foul is given. The 45 minute half would turn into an hour plus, and we would have to think in terms of a two hour+ match. While the commercials are being shown, those actually at the match would have a bunch of cheerleaders, with pom poms, attempting to liven up the crowd. Do football fans need that encouragement? I don't think so! Nope Baz, lets stick with what we have, in the way the game is played - to many changes in rules in the last 20 years to my mind anyway.

awn wrote:
Ric Flair wrote: Smackdown is on tonight at 10pm on skysports extra
Ric Flair, you are a brainless moron that has never had anything thought provoking / interesting / funny / irreverent to say in your life. Please find a message board where you can sprout your childish WWE nonsense to other cretins and keep us Saints / Football fans away from your childish nonsense. Furthermore, I fully expect you to threaten me with some kind of body slam in response to my post and would like to pre-emptively nip that in the bud by saying "JOG ON" and "GET A LIFE".

Costa Baz wrote:

sailor sam wrote:

Costa Baz wrote: The thought of Le Tiss back in a Saints shirt has got my over active imagination going. Every season the FA (FIFA/EUFA) seem to introduce a new rule into the game, so wouldn\'t it be a bonus if they were to take a rule from American Football and put it into our game? The rule I\'m thinking of is where they allow \"specialist kickers\" on the pitch. In one move we would solve all the problems we have had with inconsistent corners, free kicks and penalties, since his retirement. Ok, Ok I know it would never happen, but what if..............?

What if.....? I know where you are coming from Baz, but the next step would be a \'time out for commercial break\' whenever the ball went out of play for a goal kick, corner or throw in, or even when a foul is given. The 45 minute half would turn into an hour plus, and we would have to think in terms of a two hour+ match. While the commercials are being shown, those actually at the match would have a bunch of cheerleaders, with pom poms, attempting to liven up the crowd. Do football fans need that encouragement? I don\'t think so! Nope Baz, lets stick with what we have, in the way the game is played - to many changes in rules in the last 20 years to my mind anyway.

As I said Sam, my over active imagination. I wouldn\'t really like to see that happen, just ruing the lack of quality on the ball, at SMS, since MLT packed up. However, I would like to see some changes made, such as going back to the \"proper\" offside rule that stood for so many years, where offside was offside and refs decided when players were not interfering with play. Not like now when a player can be stood slap bang in front of a goalie, in an offside position, yet when the ball whistles past him, into the net, it\'s given as a goal and not offside. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!! ! I\'d also like to see substitutions handled by the 4th official without the game needing to be stopped, especially when refs only usually add on 30 seconds for somthing that can waste more than a minute. Ok when you\'re winning but not so good when you\'re losing though.

saint steve wrote:

allsaintsnocurves wrote: I hope the stadium is filled for Claus he was a great player for Saints! On a note about the current team I have heard from a good source that Saints need to raise £5million in sales before the season starts. The players in question to go and be sold are quite a surprise. Stern John and Surman - who wants to go apparently...we would probably get about £4m for Surman on his own...Jan wants to keep Rasiak though...

Firstly I too hope st marys in packed, Claus derserves a good send off... Be good to see Svensson, Le tiss in Saints shirts again too. I've heard Stern John & Viafara are rumoured to be sold. As for Surman it would be sad to see him go, but I don't think he's really the player alot of people think he is & to be honest we have alot of options in midfield, Holmes or Skacel can fill his position. Not sure if we would get £4m for him, then again a players worth what ever someone's willing to pay. Glad to hear Rasiak might be staying, we need his goals if we're ever gonna have a chance. Heard any rumours of who might be coming in??? We obviously need some more options in defence & I think Clinton Morrison is out of contract & would be a good replacement for John if he's sold. COYR!

sailor sam wrote:

Costa Baz wrote:

sailor sam wrote:

Costa Baz wrote: The thought of Le Tiss back in a Saints shirt has got my over active imagination going. Every season the FA (FIFA/EUFA) seem to introduce a new rule into the game, so wouldn\\\'t it be a bonus if they were to take a rule from American Football and put it into our game? The rule I\\\'m thinking of is where they allow \\\"specialist kickers\\\" on the pitch. In one move we would solve all the problems we have had with inconsistent corners, free kicks and penalties, since his retirement. Ok, Ok I know it would never happen, but what if..............?

What if.....? I know where you are coming from Baz, but the next step would be a \\\'time out for commercial break\\\' whenever the ball went out of play for a goal kick, corner or throw in, or even when a foul is given. The 45 minute half would turn into an hour plus, and we would have to think in terms of a two hour+ match. While the commercials are being shown, those actually at the match would have a bunch of cheerleaders, with pom poms, attempting to liven up the crowd. Do football fans need that encouragement? I don\\\'t think so! Nope Baz, lets stick with what we have, in the way the game is played - to many changes in rules in the last 20 years to my mind anyway.

As I said Sam, my over active imagination. I wouldn\\\'t really like to see that happen, just ruing the lack of quality on the ball, at SMS, since MLT packed up. However, I would like to see some changes made, such as going back to the \\\"proper\\\" offside rule that stood for so many years, where offside was offside and refs decided when players were not interfering with play. Not like now when a player can be stood slap bang in front of a goalie, in an offside position, yet when the ball whistles past him, into the net, it\\\'s given as a goal and not offside. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!! ! I\\\'d also like to see substitutions handled by the 4th official without the game needing to be stopped, especially when refs only usually add on 30 seconds for somthing that can waste more than a minute. Ok when you\\\'re winning but not so good when you\\\'re losing though.

As I said Baz, to many rule changes in the past 20 years or so, and most involve the goal-keeper. I agree with the change where he could not pick up the ball from a back-pass, or from a throw-in, but the offside rule should return to the \'war-time\' state where, if a player was in an offside position when the ball was last played, he was offside. If he was coming back from an offside position - tough! He is an athlete, and should move faster. He was not interfering with play - he is being PAID to interfere with play. Why the hell is he there, if it is not to interfere with play? He is offside. We moan about match officials \'getting it wrong\', and the administrators make the job more difficult for them. Get back to basics. Substitutions. Can\'t agree with you. The have to come on when play is stopped, and the Ref has to be aware of who is on the pitch, and who has left. I do think, however, that the player coming off should leave the field at the nearest point on the touchline, not have to walk the width of the pitch at a very slow rate. As subs are used tactically and not just for injuries, I think the additional 30 seconds is OK. Between us we should be able to put the Football World to rights!

sailor sam wrote:
I am glad that this will be the last time that LeTissier pulls on an SFC shirt! Before the rabid bunch respond with anti-Pompey comments, let me explain. I admired the skill that Matt displayed over many seasons, and wish that he had moved a further 17 miles East. Why am I pleased that it is his last game? Because it is sad to see a former great, trying to roll back the years, and fail. It only serves to tarnish the golden memories. Enjoy your last game Matt, but I will not be there to see it.

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:

sailor sam wrote: I am glad that this will be the last time that LeTissier pulls on an SFC shirt! Before the rabid bunch respond with anti-Pompey comments, let me explain. I admired the skill that Matt displayed over many seasons, and wish that he had moved a further 17 miles East. Why am I pleased that it is his last game? Because it is sad to see a former great, trying to roll back the years, and fail. It only serves to tarnish the golden memories. Enjoy your last game Matt, but I will not be there to see it.

Its time you changed your name to SCUMMER SAM. Its sick the way you suck up to the scummers and try to make out you are Pompey. Every Pompey supporter I know hates the scum and with good reason. Funny how the scummers are not so cocky these days, so stop sucking up Sam !

funny fishy smell wrote:

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:

sailor sam wrote: I am glad that this will be the last time that LeTissier pulls on an SFC shirt! Before the rabid bunch respond with anti-Pompey comments, let me explain. I admired the skill that Matt displayed over many seasons, and wish that he had moved a further 17 miles East. Why am I pleased that it is his last game? Because it is sad to see a former great, trying to roll back the years, and fail. It only serves to tarnish the golden memories. Enjoy your last game Matt, but I will not be there to see it.

Its time you changed your name to SCUMMER SAM. Its sick the way you suck up to the scummers and try to make out you are Pompey. Every Pompey supporter I know hates the scum and with good reason. Funny how the scummers are not so cocky these days, so stop sucking up Sam !

Poo, anyone smell fish?? there is one reason why the skates are doing so well "blood money" shame on you, cup final tickets go on "general sale"???? crawl back in your inbread hole idiot

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Poo, anyone smell green with envy ?? When was the last time the SCUMMERS won anything, nearly 50years ago if memory serves me right and it will probably be another 50years before you win anything. So you wont see it in your lifetime you looser. Whereas we at SUPER POMPEY are now all wearing our FA CUP WINNERS SHIRTS and they fit just nice. We are gonna heap more pain on you scum, you aint seen nothin yet. Crawl back inside your seedy little hole you SCUMBAG !

sailor sam wrote:

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Poo, anyone smell green with envy ?? When was the last time the SCUMMERS won anything, nearly 50years ago if memory serves me right and it will probably be another 50years before you win anything. So you wont see it in your lifetime you looser. Whereas we at SUPER POMPEY are now all wearing our FA CUP WINNERS SHIRTS and they fit just nice. We are gonna heap more pain on you scum, you aint seen nothin yet. Crawl back inside your seedy little hole you SCUMBAG !

I guess your post confirms what I had suspected, that you are a silly schoolboy, who spends more time on here than doing your homework or studying.
No! Your memory does not serve you right!
Southampton won the FA Cup in 1976, which is 32, THIRTY-TWO years ago.
If you listened to you maths teacher you may discover how you arrived at a total that was 18, EIGHTEEN years out.
Try again. Subtract 1976 from 2008, and see what you arrive at!

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Poo, anyone smell green with envy ??
When was the last time the SCUMMERS won anything, nearly 50years ago if memory serves me right and it will probably be another 50years before you win anything. So you wont see it in your lifetime you looser. Whereas we at SUPER POMPEY are now all wearing our FA CUP WINNERS SHIRTS and they fit just nice.
We are gonna heap more pain on you scum, you aint seen nothin yet.
Crawl back inside your seedy little hole you SCUMBAG !

always the same wrote:

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: Poo, anyone smell green with envy ?? When was the last time the SCUMMERS won anything, nearly 50years ago if memory serves me right and it will probably be another 50years before you win anything. So you wont see it in your lifetime you looser. Whereas we at SUPER POMPEY are now all wearing our FA CUP WINNERS SHIRTS and they fit just nice. We are gonna heap more pain on you scum, you aint seen nothin yet. Crawl back inside your seedy little hole you SCUMBAG !

Why the hell are you posting on a saints thread if thats what you think . you got nothing to say and you are saying it very load . just a sad little Cyber-Warrior who needs to grow up

sailor sam wrote:

always the same wrote:

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: Poo, anyone smell green with envy ?? When was the last time the SCUMMERS won anything, nearly 50years ago if memory serves me right and it will probably be another 50years before you win anything. So you wont see it in your lifetime you looser. Whereas we at SUPER POMPEY are now all wearing our FA CUP WINNERS SHIRTS and they fit just nice. We are gonna heap more pain on you scum, you aint seen nothin yet. Crawl back inside your seedy little hole you SCUMBAG !

Why the hell are you posting on a saints thread if thats what you think . you got nothing to say and you are saying it very load . just a sad little Cyber-Warrior who needs to grow up

I don't agree with what he says, but as this is an ECHO site and NOT an SFC site, I think he has as much right to be on here as you and I do.

always the same wrote:
WOW THAT'S ALL TO BORING TO ANSWER you can pick holes in peoples posts well done you

sailor sam wrote:

always the same wrote:
WOW THAT'S ALL TO BORING TO ANSWER you can pick holes in peoples posts well done you

It is calimed that 'Boring' is the favourite is the favourite word of kiddies these days, especially at weekends and school holidays. "Mum! I'm bored" indicating that the kiddies do not have the initiative to think of something to do, and need someone to think for them.
All this would indicated that my suspicions about you are correct. A schoolboy, who can think of nothing better than to make inane comments.
Our country's future is in your hands!
Heaven help us!

sailor sam wrote:

always the same wrote: WOW THAT\'S ALL TO BORING TO ANSWER you can pick holes in peoples posts well done you

It is calimed that \'Boring\' is the favourite is the favourite word of kiddies these days, especially at weekends and school holidays. \"Mum! I\'m bored\" indicating that the kiddies do not have the initiative to think of something to do, and need someone to think for them. All this would indicated that my suspicions about you are correct. A schoolboy, who can think of nothing better than to make inane comments. Our country\'s future is in your hands! Heaven help us!

saintly wrote:

sailor sam wrote:

always the same wrote: WOW THAT\'S ALL TO BORING TO ANSWER you can pick holes in peoples posts well done you

It is calimed that \'Boring\' is the favourite is the favourite word of kiddies these days, especially at weekends and school holidays. \"Mum! I\'m bored\" indicating that the kiddies do not have the initiative to think of something to do, and need someone to think for them. All this would indicated that my suspicions about you are correct. A schoolboy, who can think of nothing better than to make inane comments. Our country\'s future is in your hands! Heaven help us!

Why dont you just shut the fukc up Scummer Sam Dont you get the message you dimwit you are not wanted on this site or Pompey's because you are just a big headed tw@t who knows fukc all about football. Do us all a favour and pi55 off forever !

sailor sam, portsmouth wrote:
I LOVE GOATS

TRUE BLUE wrote:

sailor sam, portsmouth wrote:
I LOVE GOATS

ME TOO

sailor sam wrote:
Honest! I am not trying to wind up 'always the same' by introducing another post that has got nothing to do with Matt LeTissier or Claus' testimonial. I have just looked on teletext, and read the following:- SOUTHAMPTON. Former England striker Alan Shearer will be offered the boss's job if a buyout is successful. (Star). Any news on that front?

Graham wrote:

sailor sam wrote:
Honest! I am not trying to wind up \'always the same\' by introducing another post that has got nothing to do with Matt LeTissier or Claus\' testimonial. I have just looked on teletext, and read the following:- SOUTHAMPTON. Former England striker Alan Shearer will be offered the boss\'s job if a buyout is successful. (Star). Any news on that front?

I shall ferret around a bit more but rumours, just rumours.

\"It\'s rumoured that if Graham keeps buying the tickets, he might win the lottery\".

My offer for SFC was, in fact, successful and I have purchased the club for £25.00 of my Tesco vouchers as they quadruple up for special buys like this one.

Alan has been offered the job but says he could never manage a Club where the fans can\'t spill properly and split their infinitives.

What\'s all this about hamsters and turtles anyway.

tortoises fan wrote:

Graham wrote:

sailor sam wrote: Honest! I am not trying to wind up \'always the same\' by introducing another post that has got nothing to do with Matt LeTissier or Claus\' testimonial. I have just looked on teletext, and read the following:- SOUTHAMPTON. Former England striker Alan Shearer will be offered the boss\'s job if a buyout is successful. (Star). Any news on that front?

I shall ferret around a bit more but rumours, just rumours. \"It\'s rumoured that if Graham keeps buying the tickets, he might win the lottery\". My offer for SFC was, in fact, successful and I have purchased the club for £25.00 of my Tesco vouchers as they quadruple up for special buys like this one. Alan has been offered the job but says he could never manage a Club where the fans can\'t spill properly and split their infinitives. What\'s all this about hamsters and turtles anyway.

fans can't spill properly what the hell is that ????? tortoises rock

TRUE BLUE wrote:

sailor sam, portsmouth wrote: I LOVE GOATS

ME TOO

saintly wrote:

sailor sam wrote:

always the same wrote: WOW THAT\'S ALL TO BORING TO ANSWER you can pick holes in peoples posts well done you

It is calimed that \'Boring\' is the favourite is the favourite word of kiddies these days, especially at weekends and school holidays. \"Mum! I\'m bored\" indicating that the kiddies do not have the initiative to think of something to do, and need someone to think for them. All this would indicated that my suspicions about you are correct. A schoolboy, who can think of nothing better than to make inane comments. Our country\'s future is in your hands! Heaven help us!

Why dont you just shut the fukc up Scummer Sam Dont you get the message you dimwit you are not wanted on this site or Pompey's because you are just a big headed tw@t who knows fukc all about football. Do us all a favour and pi55 off forever !

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Poo, anyone smell green with envy ?? When was the last time the SCUMMERS won anything, nearly 50years ago if memory serves me right and it will probably be another 50years before you win anything. So you wont see it in your lifetime you looser. Whereas we at SUPER POMPEY are now all wearing our FA CUP WINNERS SHIRTS and they fit just nice. We are gonna heap more pain on you scum, you aint seen nothin yet. Crawl back inside your seedy little hole you SCUMBAG !

sailor sam wrote:

saintly wrote:

sailor sam wrote:

always the same wrote: WOW THAT\'S ALL TO BORING TO ANSWER you can pick holes in peoples posts well done you

It is calimed that \'Boring\' is the favourite is the favourite word of kiddies these days, especially at weekends and school holidays. \"Mum! I\'m bored\" indicating that the kiddies do not have the initiative to think of something to do, and need someone to think for them. All this would indicated that my suspicions about you are correct. A schoolboy, who can think of nothing better than to make inane comments. Our country\'s future is in your hands! Heaven help us!

Why dont you just shut the fukc up Scummer Sam Dont you get the message you dimwit you are not wanted on this site or Pompey's because you are just a big headed tw@t who knows fukc all about football. Do us all a favour and pi55 off forever !

I think that I have the gist of your post Stainly, but perhaps you could be less reticent and more explicit! Don't be shy. What exactly is your problem? Is it an inferiority complex, because the name you have chosen is associated with an inferior team? Perhaps it is because you live in a city with no 'WOW' factor. Could it possibly be that you are green with envy because your near neighbours have experienced success and Wembley, and will be making their THIRD visit of the year next month, when your team have not known success there this century. Maybe you are bitter because the only BIG club you can attract for a pre-season friendly is the Mighty Stoke City. Whatever your problem, do not be afraid to leave a note on here for me, and I will try to give you the benefit of my vast experience, built up over many years, supporting Hampshire's only Premier League Club. Have a nice day! Please pass on my regards to your popular leaders, the inspired Rupert Lowe and the leader of all Southampton FC's supporters, Nick Illingsworth. You certainly do know how to pick them don't you?

sailor sam wrote:
Greetings Graham. Yes, well aware of the ups and downs of football. It is just that when I get a dose of 'Yah Boo' from some pillock, Red or Blue, I respond in kind, because that is all they understand - unfortunately. Re Aldershot, if you look up the record books and see who turned out for them during the war, they would be Premier League now if they could field a team of similar quality. With regard the three year timescale, I think that Pompey are as established as any club can be, but will be more secure if the talk turns to action on the new stadium. Saints? It is one hell of a tough league, with a number of clubs that are better placed financially. I think that five years will be nearer the mark, because they are going to have to rely on youth to a large extent, and also have to sell some to get finances in order. It is so easy to go down-hill, but tough climbing back up.

sailor sam wrote:

saintly wrote:

sailor sam wrote:

always the same wrote: WOW THAT\'S ALL TO BORING TO ANSWER you can pick holes in peoples posts well done you

It is calimed that \'Boring\' is the favourite is the favourite word of kiddies these days, especially at weekends and school holidays. \"Mum! I\'m bored\" indicating that the kiddies do not have the initiative to think of something to do, and need someone to think for them. All this would indicated that my suspicions about you are correct. A schoolboy, who can think of nothing better than to make inane comments. Our country\'s future is in your hands! Heaven help us!

Why dont you just shut the fukc up Scummer Sam Dont you get the message you dimwit you are not wanted on this site or Pompey's because you are just a big headed tw@t who knows fukc all about football. Do us all a favour and pi55 off forever !

I think that I have the gist of your post Stainly, but perhaps you could be less reticent and more explicit! Don't be shy. What exactly is your problem? Is it an inferiority complex, because the name you have chosen is associated with an inferior team? Perhaps it is because you live in a city with no 'WOW' factor. Could it possibly be that you are green with envy because your near neighbours have experienced success and Wembley, and will be making their THIRD visit of the year next month, when your team have not known success there this century. Maybe you are bitter because the only BIG club you can attract for a pre-season friendly is the Mighty Stoke City. Whatever your problem, do not be afraid to leave a note on here for me, and I will try to give you the benefit of my vast experience, built up over many years, supporting Hampshire's only Premier League Club. Have a nice day! Please pass on my regards to your popular leaders, the inspired Rupert Lowe and the leader of all Southampton FC's supporters, Nick Illingsworth. You certainly do know how to pick them don't you?

Graham wrote:

sailor sam wrote: Greetings Graham. Yes, well aware of the ups and downs of football. It is just that when I get a dose of 'Yah Boo' from some pillock, Red or Blue, I respond in kind, because that is all they understand - unfortunately. Re Aldershot, if you look up the record books and see who turned out for them during the war, they would be Premier League now if they could field a team of similar quality. With regard the three year timescale, I think that Pompey are as established as any club can be, but will be more secure if the talk turns to action on the new stadium. Saints? It is one hell of a tough league, with a number of clubs that are better placed financially. I think that five years will be nearer the mark, because they are going to have to rely on youth to a large extent, and also have to sell some to get finances in order. It is so easy to go down-hill, but tough climbing back up.

I so wish our fans realised that climbing back up is gonna be tough - hence my constant banging on about being positive and supporting Club/Players/Board. I think a fan base that is prepared to put its antagonism (be it justified or not) behind it and support the Club is probably worth a few points per season. Hence my respect for Pompey fans. You seem to know a bit about Aldershot FC. My wife lived on Connaught Rd about 100 yards from the club and we spent many a happy hour on Redan Hill but never managed to get in to see them play. (We hated big crowds Ha! Ha!)

Super Legend Davs 74 wrote:

Graham wrote:

sailor sam wrote: Greetings Graham. Yes, well aware of the ups and downs of football. It is just that when I get a dose of 'Yah Boo' from some pillock, Red or Blue, I respond in kind, because that is all they understand - unfortunately. Re Aldershot, if you look up the record books and see who turned out for them during the war, they would be Premier League now if they could field a team of similar quality. With regard the three year timescale, I think that Pompey are as established as any club can be, but will be more secure if the talk turns to action on the new stadium. Saints? It is one hell of a tough league, with a number of clubs that are better placed financially. I think that five years will be nearer the mark, because they are going to have to rely on youth to a large extent, and also have to sell some to get finances in order. It is so easy to go down-hill, but tough climbing back up.

I so wish our fans realised that climbing back up is gonna be tough - hence my constant banging on about being positive and supporting Club/Players/Board. I think a fan base that is prepared to put its antagonism (be it justified or not) behind it and support the Club is probably worth a few points per season. Hence my respect for Pompey fans. You seem to know a bit about Aldershot FC. My wife lived on Connaught Rd about 100 yards from the club and we spent many a happy hour on Redan Hill but never managed to get in to see them play. (We hated big crowds Ha! Ha!)

Graham, I used to think that Sam's posts weren't too bad for a skate, but as he readily admits as soon as someone gives him a bit of stick he refers back to type- Pompey south coasts only premiership team/ FA cup winners, blah Etc Blah. He thinks he is a cut above the likes of happy chappy, when in fact they are both the same.

Super Legend Davs 74 wrote:

Graham wrote:

sailor sam wrote: Greetings Graham. Yes, well aware of the ups and downs of football. It is just that when I get a dose of 'Yah Boo' from some pillock, Red or Blue, I respond in kind, because that is all they understand - unfortunately. Re Aldershot, if you look up the record books and see who turned out for them during the war, they would be Premier League now if they could field a team of similar quality. With regard the three year timescale, I think that Pompey are as established as any club can be, but will be more secure if the talk turns to action on the new stadium. Saints? It is one hell of a tough league, with a number of clubs that are better placed financially. I think that five years will be nearer the mark, because they are going to have to rely on youth to a large extent, and also have to sell some to get finances in order. It is so easy to go down-hill, but tough climbing back up.

I so wish our fans realised that climbing back up is gonna be tough - hence my constant banging on about being positive and supporting Club/Players/Board. I think a fan base that is prepared to put its antagonism (be it justified or not) behind it and support the Club is probably worth a few points per season. Hence my respect for Pompey fans. You seem to know a bit about Aldershot FC. My wife lived on Connaught Rd about 100 yards from the club and we spent many a happy hour on Redan Hill but never managed to get in to see them play. (We hated big crowds Ha! Ha!)

Graham, I used to think that Sam's posts weren't too bad for a skate, but as he readily admits as soon as someone gives him a bit of stick he refers back to type- Pompey south coasts only premiership team/ FA cup winners, blah Etc Blah. He thinks he is a cut above the likes of happy chappy, when in fact they are both the same.