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Lallana up there with Premier League's best (From Daily Echo)
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Adam Lallana among the Premier League's most creative players
8:30am Friday 12th October 2012 in Saints News
By Gordon Simpson, Senior Sports Reporter
Lallana up there with Premier League's best
What do Adam Lallana and multi-million pound Chelsea stars Juan Mata and Eden Hazard all have in common?
The answer is that they have been the most creative players in the Premier League so far this season.
Lallana, Mata and Hazard currently share top spot in the division’s assists table, with each of them having directly laid on four goals.
It is exalted company that the Saints midfield maestro is keeping.
Spanish international Mata and Belgian wizard Hazard cost Chelsea a combined fee of about £55m.
Lallana, on the other hand, was acquired for a few thousand pounds, plus a 25 per cent sell on clause, from Bournemouth when he was 12-years-old.
It has proved to be quite a piece of business.
Now valued at millions of pounds himself, Lallana has come through the ranks and emerged into one of Saints’ most pivotal players.
His rise was complete this summer when he was handed the captain’s armband by manager Nigel Adkins.
Lallana’s performances in the early part of the season did not just earn him praise, though.
They also resulted in a call-up for England, as Roy Hodgson drafted him into the squad at late notice for the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine, at Wembley, last month.
Lallana had to be content with a role as an unused substitute, but it was another landmark moment in his burgeoning career.
The 24-year-old, who has helped Saints fight all the way from League One back into the top flight, made his 200th appearance for the club in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Fulham, at St Mary’s.
During the promotion-winning campaigns in 2010/11 and 2011/12, the midfielder accounted for a total of 19 goals and 21 assists.
And, although he is yet to score his first Premier League goal, Lallana is proving a serious threat at the top level.
Comments(76)
Alicesdad
says...
8:57am Fri 12 Oct 12
It's not the Echo's fault, but it does get bring when there's nothing to report. Then one of these sideline threads will come up with a completely unrelated theme and we will be off !!
So what shall we talk about today then?
OSPREYSAINT
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9:01am Fri 12 Oct 12
franiow
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9:10am Fri 12 Oct 12
sotonman2012
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9:17am Fri 12 Oct 12
saintand266
says...
9:17am Fri 12 Oct 12
Alicesdad
says...
9:22am Fri 12 Oct 12
saintand266
says...
9:38am Fri 12 Oct 12
Red n White
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9:50am Fri 12 Oct 12
At least it's a positive story.
Why don't the Echo do more reports on our Under 18 and Under 21 teams? Surely fans are going to be interested in how the youngsters are doing given the new league format and the club's interest in producing their own players.
The U18's beat Man Utd last week and the U21's drew, where was a report or even a mention of this on this website?
Dave Juson
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10:19am Fri 12 Oct 12
Red n White wrote:The Echo’s Saints reporters are far too important to hang out at training grounds in the obscure parts of the country where most of the Under-18 and Under-21 games are played and, for reasons they choose not to discuss honestly, they are banned from the “press deck” at St Mary’s. I do not know whether they are allowed entry on matchdays at Staplewood as “fans”, as they are at St Mary’s, but I can’t see how they can be stopped.
Keep up Echo, I mentioned this after the Fulham game last Sunday.
At least it's a positive story.
Why don't the Echo do more reports on our Under 18 and Under 21 teams? Surely fans are going to be interested in how the youngsters are doing given the new league format and the club's interest in producing their own players.
The U18's beat Man Utd last week and the U21's drew, where was a report or even a mention of this on this website?
.
Perhaps somebody at the Echo might care to enlighten us on the matter?
St Retford
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10:55am Fri 12 Oct 12
RedArmy1
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10:57am Fri 12 Oct 12
Let Adam concentrate on his football only and the goals will come.
The other issue is Nigel and his use of subs :
In the Championship - he had options on the bench to make an impact. At the moment - the cupboard seems bare and when he does make his changes it affects the balance of the team when they often go on to concede goals late on.
WE CONTINUE THE FIGHT IN THE TOUGHEST LEAGUE OF THE ALL.
WE GO TO WET SPAM TO WIN.
WE ARE THE MIGHTY SAINTS.
COYR
WE ARE THE MIGHTY SOUTHAMPTON
Dickosfc
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11:02am Fri 12 Oct 12
billythesaint
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11:12am Fri 12 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT
says...
11:14am Fri 12 Oct 12
saintand266 wrote:Boring, repetetive, and untrue, please change the record.
Surely Guly and Fox should be top of the assist tables as they are to blame for all the goals other teams have scored against us ?
St Retford
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11:14am Fri 12 Oct 12
billythesaint wrote:Never a truer word spoken.
Flair players rarely make it into the England starting 11. That's why we win fvck all. Put him in.
rossofficial10
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11:15am Fri 12 Oct 12
i can only pray.
ps, why cant we get some loan defenders in?
OSPREYSAINT
says...
11:18am Fri 12 Oct 12
Dave Juson wrote:The Under 18's are at La Manga and beat a Real Murcia team 3 - 2 yesterday, had no idea that it was happening and finding details was difficult, if it wasn't for some Twitter tweets I would still not know it had happened.
Red n White wrote:The Echo’s Saints reporters are far too important to hang out at training grounds in the obscure parts of the country where most of the Under-18 and Under-21 games are played and, for reasons they choose not to discuss honestly, they are banned from the “press deck” at St Mary’s. I do not know whether they are allowed entry on matchdays at Staplewood as “fans”, as they are at St Mary’s, but I can’t see how they can be stopped.
Keep up Echo, I mentioned this after the Fulham game last Sunday.
At least it's a positive story.
Why don't the Echo do more reports on our Under 18 and Under 21 teams? Surely fans are going to be interested in how the youngsters are doing given the new league format and the club's interest in producing their own players.
The U18's beat Man Utd last week and the U21's drew, where was a report or even a mention of this on this website?
.
Perhaps somebody at the Echo might care to enlighten us on the matter?
OSPREYSAINT
says...
11:21am Fri 12 Oct 12
rossofficial10 wrote:Can only sign unattached players and there is only one vacant space in the senior nominated 25 places.
im assuming hoovield is working on clearing ball into touch rather than scoring own goals every week.
i can only pray.
ps, why cant we get some loan defenders in?
Folkestone Saint
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11:21am Fri 12 Oct 12
St Retford wrote:Are you drinking what Confucious is, I read the blog then checked the name and was confused.
Interesting thing about the surname Lallana is that it's an Argentinian variant of the Spanish name 'Lalana', which means our Adam's DNA can be traced back to the same place as Lionel Messi. I'm not an expert in science, but is it any wonder the two play such similar football?
OSPREYSAINT
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11:28am Fri 12 Oct 12
Dave Juson wrote:On the Saints OS it says "Due to extensive building works taking place at the training ground, attendance at U18 games will be limited. Family members or scouts wishing to attend games should make a written or verbal request to the Training Ground and, wherever possible, we will confirm your request with an invitation to attend the game. Please note that there will be no car parking facilities at the Training Ground.
Red n White wrote:The Echo’s Saints reporters are far too important to hang out at training grounds in the obscure parts of the country where most of the Under-18 and Under-21 games are played and, for reasons they choose not to discuss honestly, they are banned from the “press deck” at St Mary’s. I do not know whether they are allowed entry on matchdays at Staplewood as “fans”, as they are at St Mary’s, but I can’t see how they can be stopped.
Keep up Echo, I mentioned this after the Fulham game last Sunday.
At least it's a positive story.
Why don't the Echo do more reports on our Under 18 and Under 21 teams? Surely fans are going to be interested in how the youngsters are doing given the new league format and the club's interest in producing their own players.
The U18's beat Man Utd last week and the U21's drew, where was a report or even a mention of this on this website?
.
Perhaps somebody at the Echo might care to enlighten us on the matter?
Tickets are not available to be purchased for U18 matches.
Chriops
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11:35am Fri 12 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:I was also unaware of this fixture, but in many ways this doesn't surprise me...
Dave Juson wrote:The Under 18's are at La Manga and beat a Real Murcia team 3 - 2 yesterday, had no idea that it was happening and finding details was difficult, if it wasn't for some Twitter tweets I would still not know it had happened.
Red n White wrote:The Echo’s Saints reporters are far too important to hang out at training grounds in the obscure parts of the country where most of the Under-18 and Under-21 games are played and, for reasons they choose not to discuss honestly, they are banned from the “press deck” at St Mary’s. I do not know whether they are allowed entry on matchdays at Staplewood as “fans”, as they are at St Mary’s, but I can’t see how they can be stopped.
Keep up Echo, I mentioned this after the Fulham game last Sunday.
At least it's a positive story.
Why don't the Echo do more reports on our Under 18 and Under 21 teams? Surely fans are going to be interested in how the youngsters are doing given the new league format and the club's interest in producing their own players.
The U18's beat Man Utd last week and the U21's drew, where was a report or even a mention of this on this website?
.
Perhaps somebody at the Echo might care to enlighten us on the matter?
The club has a vision to play in Europe...
It also wants 50% of the first team to come from our Youth development...
It is just another example that the club not only has a vision of our future, but also are putting plans in place to make sure that when we get into Europe, our 'kids' will already have a certain amount of experience of playing on the continent.
Well done Mr Cortese.
Thank you Markus RIP.
St Retford
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11:45am Fri 12 Oct 12
Folkestone Saint wrote:But this is SCIENCE. You can't argue with science because it has graphs and tables and things. I've just demonstrably proved beyond all doubt that Adam Lallana is genetically pre-programmed to be better than Messi. We're lucky to have him.
St Retford wrote:Are you drinking what Confucious is, I read the blog then checked the name and was confused.
Interesting thing about the surname Lallana is that it's an Argentinian variant of the Spanish name 'Lalana', which means our Adam's DNA can be traced back to the same place as Lionel Messi. I'm not an expert in science, but is it any wonder the two play such similar football?
saintand266
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11:47am Fri 12 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Osprey I was being sarcastic towards all the knockers of our players on here , I have never blamed any individual for any goals conceaded this season . Any player who puts on the red and white (pin stripes)get my full backing and support no matter what as does the manager and chairman
saintand266 wrote:Boring, repetetive, and untrue, please change the record.
Surely Guly and Fox should be top of the assist tables as they are to blame for all the goals other teams have scored against us ?
SouthamptonLegend
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11:47am Fri 12 Oct 12
saintand266 wrote:Hooiveld must be a chart topper too! He's scored a few this season already! lol
Surely Guly and Fox should be top of the assist tables as they are to blame for all the goals other teams have scored against us ?
OSPREYSAINT
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11:49am Fri 12 Oct 12
Chriops wrote:Absolutely but I just wish they let us into the secret!
OSPREYSAINT wrote:I was also unaware of this fixture, but in many ways this doesn't surprise me...
Dave Juson wrote:The Under 18's are at La Manga and beat a Real Murcia team 3 - 2 yesterday, had no idea that it was happening and finding details was difficult, if it wasn't for some Twitter tweets I would still not know it had happened.
Red n White wrote:The Echo’s Saints reporters are far too important to hang out at training grounds in the obscure parts of the country where most of the Under-18 and Under-21 games are played and, for reasons they choose not to discuss honestly, they are banned from the “press deck” at St Mary’s. I do not know whether they are allowed entry on matchdays at Staplewood as “fans”, as they are at St Mary’s, but I can’t see how they can be stopped.
Keep up Echo, I mentioned this after the Fulham game last Sunday.
At least it's a positive story.
Why don't the Echo do more reports on our Under 18 and Under 21 teams? Surely fans are going to be interested in how the youngsters are doing given the new league format and the club's interest in producing their own players.
The U18's beat Man Utd last week and the U21's drew, where was a report or even a mention of this on this website?
.
Perhaps somebody at the Echo might care to enlighten us on the matter?
The club has a vision to play in Europe...
It also wants 50% of the first team to come from our Youth development...
It is just another example that the club not only has a vision of our future, but also are putting plans in place to make sure that when we get into Europe, our 'kids' will already have a certain amount of experience of playing on the continent.
Well done Mr Cortese.
Thank you Markus RIP.
Beer Monster
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11:53am Fri 12 Oct 12
Folkestone Saint
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11:58am Fri 12 Oct 12
St Retford wrote:SO thats why we sing he makes Messi look not very good, I never realised I was in the company of so many well informed people, and they say footie fans are fick innit bruv
Folkestone Saint wrote:But this is SCIENCE. You can't argue with science because it has graphs and tables and things. I've just demonstrably proved beyond all doubt that Adam Lallana is genetically pre-programmed to be better than Messi. We're lucky to have him.
St Retford wrote:Are you drinking what Confucious is, I read the blog then checked the name and was confused.
Interesting thing about the surname Lallana is that it's an Argentinian variant of the Spanish name 'Lalana', which means our Adam's DNA can be traced back to the same place as Lionel Messi. I'm not an expert in science, but is it any wonder the two play such similar football?
OSPREYSAINT
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2:35pm Fri 12 Oct 12
saintand266 wrote:I know how you feel, good irony I fell for it.
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Osprey I was being sarcastic towards all the knockers of our players on here , I have never blamed any individual for any goals conceaded this season . Any player who puts on the red and white (pin stripes)get my full backing and support no matter what as does the manager and chairman
saintand266 wrote:Boring, repetetive, and untrue, please change the record.
Surely Guly and Fox should be top of the assist tables as they are to blame for all the goals other teams have scored against us ?
ghk230473
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6:00pm Fri 12 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Bhaa
saintand266 wrote:I know how you feel, good irony I fell for it.
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Osprey I was being sarcastic towards all the knockers of our players on here , I have never blamed any individual for any goals conceaded this season . Any player who puts on the red and white (pin stripes)get my full backing and support no matter what as does the manager and chairman
saintand266 wrote:Boring, repetetive, and untrue, please change the record.
Surely Guly and Fox should be top of the assist tables as they are to blame for all the goals other teams have scored against us ?
dadofmy3sons
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7:29pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Saints supporter or wannabe Echo controversial poster of the year?
Can't be both !
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ghk230473
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9:14am Sat 13 Oct 12
dadofmy3sons wrote:? Just concerned about my club.
ghk230473 ?
Saints supporter or wannabe Echo controversial poster of the year?
Can't be both !
Contrary to popular belief but without the fans you don't have a club. Yes we were saved and have been in the ascendancy since however there are growing concerns. I for 1 would like to see a bit of transparency, does schwi think us fans are fragile and need to be protected from the harsh realities of running a premier league team?
Corporate not being sold out must be leaving a black whole in our income, this is an area that needs to be sorted along with getting the stadium sold out for ALL games. Like it or not football needs media attention as a form of advertising. We have had the upset of ticket price increase along with the rip off charge per ticket when it should cover transaction!
I would fully welcome an open interview between club and the echo, could be used as a reflection of where we were to are now including proposed plans/guide for the future.
OSPREYSAINT
says...
11:58am Sat 13 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Apart from the disrespectful name calling of NC, this is a reasonable post, but isn't saying anything that we have not already said or want ourselves, why should any self respecting Saints supporter be assumed to not have similar concerns? Corporate not being sold out is a sign of the financial times not a fault with the club. I agree with you on the way they have gone about ticketing and prices, the one off charge for each individual ticket is nothing short of a rip off. One charge per transaction is the correct way to do it, or include it in the ticket price from the start. Even when the Stadium is "sold out" there still will be empty seats, through no shows for various reasons. There are allocated seats for the various other sides Academy, U18's and U21's who are often away playing their own games leaving areas of empty seats, which looks bad but isn't a loss of revenue as such. We would all like to receive more information coming out of the Club, it is frustrating being kept in the dark over injuries and players welfare, but the Club chose for their own reasons to keep it in house, I don't think they trust us to keep their secrets. Now if you can reply without the sheep comments and the disrepect of other individuals we will get on fine discussing the pros and cons.
dadofmy3sons wrote:? Just concerned about my club.
ghk230473 ?
Saints supporter or wannabe Echo controversial poster of the year?
Can't be both !
Contrary to popular belief but without the fans you don't have a club. Yes we were saved and have been in the ascendancy since however there are growing concerns. I for 1 would like to see a bit of transparency, does schwi think us fans are fragile and need to be protected from the harsh realities of running a premier league team?
Corporate not being sold out must be leaving a black whole in our income, this is an area that needs to be sorted along with getting the stadium sold out for ALL games. Like it or not football needs media attention as a form of advertising. We have had the upset of ticket price increase along with the rip off charge per ticket when it should cover transaction!
I would fully welcome an open interview between club and the echo, could be used as a reflection of where we were to are now including proposed plans/guide for the future.
ghk230473
says...
4:28pm Sat 13 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:I'm not a fan of Lowe but when in the premier league we had more in attendance and more corporate boxes sold.
ghk230473 wrote:Apart from the disrespectful name calling of NC, this is a reasonable post, but isn't saying anything that we have not already said or want ourselves, why should any self respecting Saints supporter be assumed to not have similar concerns? Corporate not being sold out is a sign of the financial times not a fault with the club. I agree with you on the way they have gone about ticketing and prices, the one off charge for each individual ticket is nothing short of a rip off. One charge per transaction is the correct way to do it, or include it in the ticket price from the start. Even when the Stadium is "sold out" there still will be empty seats, through no shows for various reasons. There are allocated seats for the various other sides Academy, U18's and U21's who are often away playing their own games leaving areas of empty seats, which looks bad but isn't a loss of revenue as such. We would all like to receive more information coming out of the Club, it is frustrating being kept in the dark over injuries and players welfare, but the Club chose for their own reasons to keep it in house, I don't think they trust us to keep their secrets. Now if you can reply without the sheep comments and the disrepect of other individuals we will get on fine discussing the pros and cons.
dadofmy3sons wrote:? Just concerned about my club.
ghk230473 ?
Saints supporter or wannabe Echo controversial poster of the year?
Can't be both !
Contrary to popular belief but without the fans you don't have a club. Yes we were saved and have been in the ascendancy since however there are growing concerns. I for 1 would like to see a bit of transparency, does schwi think us fans are fragile and need to be protected from the harsh realities of running a premier league team?
Corporate not being sold out must be leaving a black whole in our income, this is an area that needs to be sorted along with getting the stadium sold out for ALL games. Like it or not football needs media attention as a form of advertising. We have had the upset of ticket price increase along with the rip off charge per ticket when it should cover transaction!
I would fully welcome an open interview between club and the echo, could be used as a reflection of where we were to are now including proposed plans/guide for the future.
I have been told the boxes look 'tired and dated!
I think years ago Sunderland did a promotion and sold all their seats for games, we need to do the same.
What does the team need at the moment? Support!
Also, how can you buy into a club and not be interested in their history? Football has turned into a business but football is a feeling, an atmosphere, a movement, belonging, a togetherness! You lose that and the business has gone. For me schwi is losing that.
OSPREYSAINT
says...
6:02pm Sat 13 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Still had to be disrespectful at the end, why?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:I'm not a fan of Lowe but when in the premier league we had more in attendance and more corporate boxes sold.
ghk230473 wrote:Apart from the disrespectful name calling of NC, this is a reasonable post, but isn't saying anything that we have not already said or want ourselves, why should any self respecting Saints supporter be assumed to not have similar concerns? Corporate not being sold out is a sign of the financial times not a fault with the club. I agree with you on the way they have gone about ticketing and prices, the one off charge for each individual ticket is nothing short of a rip off. One charge per transaction is the correct way to do it, or include it in the ticket price from the start. Even when the Stadium is "sold out" there still will be empty seats, through no shows for various reasons. There are allocated seats for the various other sides Academy, U18's and U21's who are often away playing their own games leaving areas of empty seats, which looks bad but isn't a loss of revenue as such. We would all like to receive more information coming out of the Club, it is frustrating being kept in the dark over injuries and players welfare, but the Club chose for their own reasons to keep it in house, I don't think they trust us to keep their secrets. Now if you can reply without the sheep comments and the disrepect of other individuals we will get on fine discussing the pros and cons.
dadofmy3sons wrote:? Just concerned about my club.
ghk230473 ?
Saints supporter or wannabe Echo controversial poster of the year?
Can't be both !
Contrary to popular belief but without the fans you don't have a club. Yes we were saved and have been in the ascendancy since however there are growing concerns. I for 1 would like to see a bit of transparency, does schwi think us fans are fragile and need to be protected from the harsh realities of running a premier league team?
Corporate not being sold out must be leaving a black whole in our income, this is an area that needs to be sorted along with getting the stadium sold out for ALL games. Like it or not football needs media attention as a form of advertising. We have had the upset of ticket price increase along with the rip off charge per ticket when it should cover transaction!
I would fully welcome an open interview between club and the echo, could be used as a reflection of where we were to are now including proposed plans/guide for the future.
I have been told the boxes look 'tired and dated!
I think years ago Sunderland did a promotion and sold all their seats for games, we need to do the same.
What does the team need at the moment? Support!
Also, how can you buy into a club and not be interested in their history? Football has turned into a business but football is a feeling, an atmosphere, a movement, belonging, a togetherness! You lose that and the business has gone. For me schwi is losing that.
ghk230473
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6:18pm Sat 13 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Just an effectionate nick name;)
ghk230473 wrote:Still had to be disrespectful at the end, why?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:I'm not a fan of Lowe but when in the premier league we had more in attendance and more corporate boxes sold.
ghk230473 wrote:Apart from the disrespectful name calling of NC, this is a reasonable post, but isn't saying anything that we have not already said or want ourselves, why should any self respecting Saints supporter be assumed to not have similar concerns? Corporate not being sold out is a sign of the financial times not a fault with the club. I agree with you on the way they have gone about ticketing and prices, the one off charge for each individual ticket is nothing short of a rip off. One charge per transaction is the correct way to do it, or include it in the ticket price from the start. Even when the Stadium is "sold out" there still will be empty seats, through no shows for various reasons. There are allocated seats for the various other sides Academy, U18's and U21's who are often away playing their own games leaving areas of empty seats, which looks bad but isn't a loss of revenue as such. We would all like to receive more information coming out of the Club, it is frustrating being kept in the dark over injuries and players welfare, but the Club chose for their own reasons to keep it in house, I don't think they trust us to keep their secrets. Now if you can reply without the sheep comments and the disrepect of other individuals we will get on fine discussing the pros and cons.
dadofmy3sons wrote:? Just concerned about my club.
ghk230473 ?
Saints supporter or wannabe Echo controversial poster of the year?
Can't be both !
Contrary to popular belief but without the fans you don't have a club. Yes we were saved and have been in the ascendancy since however there are growing concerns. I for 1 would like to see a bit of transparency, does schwi think us fans are fragile and need to be protected from the harsh realities of running a premier league team?
Corporate not being sold out must be leaving a black whole in our income, this is an area that needs to be sorted along with getting the stadium sold out for ALL games. Like it or not football needs media attention as a form of advertising. We have had the upset of ticket price increase along with the rip off charge per ticket when it should cover transaction!
I would fully welcome an open interview between club and the echo, could be used as a reflection of where we were to are now including proposed plans/guide for the future.
I have been told the boxes look 'tired and dated!
I think years ago Sunderland did a promotion and sold all their seats for games, we need to do the same.
What does the team need at the moment? Support!
Also, how can you buy into a club and not be interested in their history? Football has turned into a business but football is a feeling, an atmosphere, a movement, belonging, a togetherness! You lose that and the business has gone. For me schwi is losing that.
OSPREYSAINT
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6:43pm Sat 13 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Sorry mate you made it clear from the start it was disrespectful, just use NC we will all know what you mean.
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Just an effectionate nick name;)
ghk230473 wrote:Still had to be disrespectful at the end, why?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:I'm not a fan of Lowe but when in the premier league we had more in attendance and more corporate boxes sold.
ghk230473 wrote:Apart from the disrespectful name calling of NC, this is a reasonable post, but isn't saying anything that we have not already said or want ourselves, why should any self respecting Saints supporter be assumed to not have similar concerns? Corporate not being sold out is a sign of the financial times not a fault with the club. I agree with you on the way they have gone about ticketing and prices, the one off charge for each individual ticket is nothing short of a rip off. One charge per transaction is the correct way to do it, or include it in the ticket price from the start. Even when the Stadium is "sold out" there still will be empty seats, through no shows for various reasons. There are allocated seats for the various other sides Academy, U18's and U21's who are often away playing their own games leaving areas of empty seats, which looks bad but isn't a loss of revenue as such. We would all like to receive more information coming out of the Club, it is frustrating being kept in the dark over injuries and players welfare, but the Club chose for their own reasons to keep it in house, I don't think they trust us to keep their secrets. Now if you can reply without the sheep comments and the disrepect of other individuals we will get on fine discussing the pros and cons.
dadofmy3sons wrote:? Just concerned about my club.
ghk230473 ?
Saints supporter or wannabe Echo controversial poster of the year?
Can't be both !
Contrary to popular belief but without the fans you don't have a club. Yes we were saved and have been in the ascendancy since however there are growing concerns. I for 1 would like to see a bit of transparency, does schwi think us fans are fragile and need to be protected from the harsh realities of running a premier league team?
Corporate not being sold out must be leaving a black whole in our income, this is an area that needs to be sorted along with getting the stadium sold out for ALL games. Like it or not football needs media attention as a form of advertising. We have had the upset of ticket price increase along with the rip off charge per ticket when it should cover transaction!
I would fully welcome an open interview between club and the echo, could be used as a reflection of where we were to are now including proposed plans/guide for the future.
I have been told the boxes look 'tired and dated!
I think years ago Sunderland did a promotion and sold all their seats for games, we need to do the same.
What does the team need at the moment? Support!
Also, how can you buy into a club and not be interested in their history? Football has turned into a business but football is a feeling, an atmosphere, a movement, belonging, a togetherness! You lose that and the business has gone. For me schwi is losing that.
ghk230473
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7:11pm Sat 13 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:You'd rather argue the toss over a petty abrehviation! That's you all over.
ghk230473 wrote:Sorry mate you made it clear from the start it was disrespectful, just use NC we will all know what you mean.
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Just an effectionate nick name;)
ghk230473 wrote:Still had to be disrespectful at the end, why?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:I'm not a fan of Lowe but when in the premier league we had more in attendance and more corporate boxes sold.
ghk230473 wrote:Apart from the disrespectful name calling of NC, this is a reasonable post, but isn't saying anything that we have not already said or want ourselves, why should any self respecting Saints supporter be assumed to not have similar concerns? Corporate not being sold out is a sign of the financial times not a fault with the club. I agree with you on the way they have gone about ticketing and prices, the one off charge for each individual ticket is nothing short of a rip off. One charge per transaction is the correct way to do it, or include it in the ticket price from the start. Even when the Stadium is "sold out" there still will be empty seats, through no shows for various reasons. There are allocated seats for the various other sides Academy, U18's and U21's who are often away playing their own games leaving areas of empty seats, which looks bad but isn't a loss of revenue as such. We would all like to receive more information coming out of the Club, it is frustrating being kept in the dark over injuries and players welfare, but the Club chose for their own reasons to keep it in house, I don't think they trust us to keep their secrets. Now if you can reply without the sheep comments and the disrepect of other individuals we will get on fine discussing the pros and cons.
dadofmy3sons wrote:? Just concerned about my club.
ghk230473 ?
Saints supporter or wannabe Echo controversial poster of the year?
Can't be both !
Contrary to popular belief but without the fans you don't have a club. Yes we were saved and have been in the ascendancy since however there are growing concerns. I for 1 would like to see a bit of transparency, does schwi think us fans are fragile and need to be protected from the harsh realities of running a premier league team?
Corporate not being sold out must be leaving a black whole in our income, this is an area that needs to be sorted along with getting the stadium sold out for ALL games. Like it or not football needs media attention as a form of advertising. We have had the upset of ticket price increase along with the rip off charge per ticket when it should cover transaction!
I would fully welcome an open interview between club and the echo, could be used as a reflection of where we were to are now including proposed plans/guide for the future.
I have been told the boxes look 'tired and dated!
I think years ago Sunderland did a promotion and sold all their seats for games, we need to do the same.
What does the team need at the moment? Support!
Also, how can you buy into a club and not be interested in their history? Football has turned into a business but football is a feeling, an atmosphere, a movement, belonging, a togetherness! You lose that and the business has gone. For me schwi is losing that.
OSPREYSAINT
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8:44am Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473
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5:40pm Sun 14 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Aslong as I don't come across as a fence dwelling **** kissing bore, I can handle anything else! Bha
The use of the schwi is not funny so yes I will take issue you with that, I won't bother to correct the spelling, as that may be just another attempt to wind me up, otherwise I suggest you use a spell checker so that you don't keep coming across as an illiterate chump.
OSPREYSAINT
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6:28pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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6:52pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Many of your points are good, but it's the presentation that lets you down - which funnily enough is exactly what you criticise NC of !
ghk230473
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7:48pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:It descends into bickering because of osprey's reluctance to debate. 1st excuse is because of my offensive abbreviation (alleged) and then spelling! I ask you!!!!
Come on ghk you and Osprey started to have a sensible debate, he asked you not to be disrespectful - a perfectly reasonable request - and you just couldn't do it so the whole thing descends into bickering again.
Many of your points are good, but it's the presentation that lets you down - which funnily enough is exactly what you criticise NC of !
Osprey sits on the fence then backs the majority, he may be a saints fan granted but before most he is a social chameleon.
ghk230473
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7:57pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Source...... Glenn cockerill
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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8:22pm Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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8:25pm Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:He was debating but asked you not to be rude. You ignored his request. It's there in black and white. Change your approach, make your points without being rude, and my bet is he will happily debate. Try it.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:It descends into bickering because of osprey's reluctance to debate. 1st excuse is because of my offensive abbreviation (alleged) and then spelling! I ask you!!!!
Come on ghk you and Osprey started to have a sensible debate, he asked you not to be disrespectful - a perfectly reasonable request - and you just couldn't do it so the whole thing descends into bickering again.
Many of your points are good, but it's the presentation that lets you down - which funnily enough is exactly what you criticise NC of !
Osprey sits on the fence then backs the majority, he may be a saints fan granted but before most he is a social chameleon.
ghk230473
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8:40pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Not at all.
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
I think the problem stems with some on here that see him as the messiah, then get touchy when certain issues are questioned, a few i have stated in previous posts. Only a fool would have complaint in how far we have come. I'm after transparency pure and simple, I would love an open interview with the echo to include where we've been and where we're going. Football is a business but it is a lot more too
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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8:45pm Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:I don't think we are going to get it I'm afraid. I run my business in a very open way and engage with staff, suppliers and customers it works for me but that's my style.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Not at all.
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
I think the problem stems with some on here that see him as the messiah, then get touchy when certain issues are questioned, a few i have stated in previous posts. Only a fool would have complaint in how far we have come. I'm after transparency pure and simple, I would love an open interview with the echo to include where we've been and where we're going. Football is a business but it is a lot more too
NC comes from Switzerland which is a much more closed society than we are. He was also a banker to the very wealthy which is obviously extremely secretive. I suppose his whole life will have been one of keeping things close to his chest.
ghk230473
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8:52pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Ok.
ghk230473 wrote:I don't think we are going to get it I'm afraid. I run my business in a very open way and engage with staff, suppliers and customers it works for me but that's my style.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Not at all.
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
I think the problem stems with some on here that see him as the messiah, then get touchy when certain issues are questioned, a few i have stated in previous posts. Only a fool would have complaint in how far we have come. I'm after transparency pure and simple, I would love an open interview with the echo to include where we've been and where we're going. Football is a business but it is a lot more too
NC comes from Switzerland which is a much more closed society than we are. He was also a banker to the very wealthy which is obviously extremely secretive. I suppose his whole life will have been one of keeping things close to his chest.
Right straighten this 1 out for me, we have an issue with selling the corporate boxes. Now it appears to me that rather than put energy/resources into that big problem, we penny pinch and relieve volenteers from sales of programs. How much have we saved?
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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9:02pm Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Last season the club refurbished the ML suite (previously the MLT suite) this summer they did the Channon suite and the bogs. My guess is the boxes will be next - although I think they may have done some bits, I've not been in one yet this season but some of my co directors were invited by aap3 to the Villa game. They are currently over priced in my view.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Ok.
ghk230473 wrote:I don't think we are going to get it I'm afraid. I run my business in a very open way and engage with staff, suppliers and customers it works for me but that's my style.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Not at all.
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
I think the problem stems with some on here that see him as the messiah, then get touchy when certain issues are questioned, a few i have stated in previous posts. Only a fool would have complaint in how far we have come. I'm after transparency pure and simple, I would love an open interview with the echo to include where we've been and where we're going. Football is a business but it is a lot more too
NC comes from Switzerland which is a much more closed society than we are. He was also a banker to the very wealthy which is obviously extremely secretive. I suppose his whole life will have been one of keeping things close to his chest.
Right straighten this 1 out for me, we have an issue with selling the corporate boxes. Now it appears to me that rather than put energy/resources into that big problem, we penny pinch and relieve volenteers from sales of programs. How much have we saved?
I doubt the programme sellers was about costs probably more to do with restructuring how the club does things - although I obviously don't know for sure.
OSPREYSAINT
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9:08pm Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:No flood as far as I know, NC changed the flooring without asking permission to do it, and Franny saw red, nothing more sinister than that, no evidence of any litigation.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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9:11pm Sun 14 Oct 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:It did go legal but may have been settled, it was a while ago now.
ghk230473 wrote:No flood as far as I know, NC changed the flooring without asking permission to do it, and Franny saw red, nothing more sinister than that, no evidence of any litigation.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
ghk230473
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9:13pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Time will tell. This is where I stand at the moment. Not keen on schwi but hope I'm proved wrong, no better manager available and feel Adkins needs and deserves time to prove himself even if we do drop down. He's made mistakes but they could have come off and he would have been hailed a genius.
ghk230473 wrote:Last season the club refurbished the ML suite (previously the MLT suite) this summer they did the Channon suite and the bogs. My guess is the boxes will be next - although I think they may have done some bits, I've not been in one yet this season but some of my co directors were invited by aap3 to the Villa game. They are currently over priced in my view.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Ok.
ghk230473 wrote:I don't think we are going to get it I'm afraid. I run my business in a very open way and engage with staff, suppliers and customers it works for me but that's my style.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Not at all.
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
I think the problem stems with some on here that see him as the messiah, then get touchy when certain issues are questioned, a few i have stated in previous posts. Only a fool would have complaint in how far we have come. I'm after transparency pure and simple, I would love an open interview with the echo to include where we've been and where we're going. Football is a business but it is a lot more too
NC comes from Switzerland which is a much more closed society than we are. He was also a banker to the very wealthy which is obviously extremely secretive. I suppose his whole life will have been one of keeping things close to his chest.
Right straighten this 1 out for me, we have an issue with selling the corporate boxes. Now it appears to me that rather than put energy/resources into that big problem, we penny pinch and relieve volenteers from sales of programs. How much have we saved?
I doubt the programme sellers was about costs probably more to do with restructuring how the club does things - although I obviously don't know for sure.
I see sfc with our facilities as a mid table premier league club and I will settle for that.......... With attractive football, back to 2003 please, happy days!
OSPREYSAINT
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9:18pm Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Judging by last Sunday it is obvious that Club has decided to do the Programme selling from in house sources, rather than asking for volunteers, can't see anything odd about that, but I didn't like the way that it was carried out, but apart from some hearsay on chat sites I don't have any evidence that there was anything untoward going on. I have already expressed my opinion about the Corporate Box situation, it seems that they are being refurbrished and looking for new takers at a time where money is tight, there are not many taking up the offer. Again it is supposition from reading between the lines, I have no credible evidence just opinions from what I have gleaned from various web sites. Unless you have definite evidence posting rumours can only be damaging so think before you post.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Ok.
ghk230473 wrote:I don't think we are going to get it I'm afraid. I run my business in a very open way and engage with staff, suppliers and customers it works for me but that's my style.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Not at all.
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
I think the problem stems with some on here that see him as the messiah, then get touchy when certain issues are questioned, a few i have stated in previous posts. Only a fool would have complaint in how far we have come. I'm after transparency pure and simple, I would love an open interview with the echo to include where we've been and where we're going. Football is a business but it is a lot more too
NC comes from Switzerland which is a much more closed society than we are. He was also a banker to the very wealthy which is obviously extremely secretive. I suppose his whole life will have been one of keeping things close to his chest.
Right straighten this 1 out for me, we have an issue with selling the corporate boxes. Now it appears to me that rather than put energy/resources into that big problem, we penny pinch and relieve volenteers from sales of programs. How much have we saved?
OSPREYSAINT
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9:41pm Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:The problem here was lack of any tangible information, I have tried hard to find evidence of a Court case and have come up with nothing, I cannot believe it is still ongoing so I would imagine an out of court settlement was done. The Daily Mail is the only paper to publish anything concrete, but even that was based on hearsay by all accounts. It is nearly two years ago when it all blew up. Nothing good can come of pursuing it, just historic and no way relevant to what has happened since or will happen in the future. It is not much of a stick to beat anyone with don't you think?
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
OSPREYSAINT
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9:45pm Sun 14 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Did you know Franny got an award for his Curry recipe, hot stuff that guy.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
st1halo
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12:55am Mon 15 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Lord, we thankyou for Cortese and the bountiful football he has brought. May you smite down those that take his name in vain, may you cast a plague upon those that would have him leave us and please lord, give us 3 points against the demon son allerdyce on saturday. God bless Nicola
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Not at all.
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
I think the problem stems with some on here that see him as the messiah, then get touchy when certain issues are questioned, a few i have stated in previous posts. Only a fool would have complaint in how far we have come. I'm after transparency pure and simple, I would love an open interview with the echo to include where we've been and where we're going. Football is a business but it is a lot more too
STID
st1halo
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1:13am Mon 15 Oct 12
The only thing that matters is what happens on the blades of grass at St.Marys. Get that right and in a financially sound manner and everything else will fall into place. This business will live or die on what goes on there. We pay to watch good football, if we were playing Real Madrid next week and Barcelona the week after I doubt if you would worry about who sold you your programme, and a true saints fan wouldn't care if their function room or box doubled up as the toilets if we played like Brazil. NC wll do things his way, not how we might do things maybe but we have to trust him. Getting things right on the pitch is ALL we should care about, the incidentals will take care of themselves
STID
OSPREYSAINT
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8:22am Mon 15 Oct 12
st1halo wrote:Amen!
ghk230473 wrote:Lord, we thankyou for Cortese and the bountiful football he has brought. May you smite down those that take his name in vain, may you cast a plague upon those that would have him leave us and please lord, give us 3 points against the demon son allerdyce on saturday. God bless Nicola
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Not at all.
ghk230473 wrote:Old news. Franny sued the club (who had rented his house in Chilworth) which is why he was banned. I've spoken to him about it but he didn't mention flooding.
Just returned from my local indian where rumour has it that schwi rented property from benali in early days at saints. They fell out because schwi left it in a mess and flooded the place.
Source...... Glenn cockerill
What is it you want? Do you want NC to leave?
I think the problem stems with some on here that see him as the messiah, then get touchy when certain issues are questioned, a few i have stated in previous posts. Only a fool would have complaint in how far we have come. I'm after transparency pure and simple, I would love an open interview with the echo to include where we've been and where we're going. Football is a business but it is a lot more too
STID
Snebs
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11:50pm Mon 15 Oct 12
PTID1898
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7:26am Tue 16 Oct 12
lowe esteem
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1:13pm Wed 17 Oct 12
ghk230473 wrote:Good, cos most of your stupid abbreviations fall on deaf ears, and 'on the hole' the rest of your contribution shows you up as a repeatedly bitter and ignorant contributor.
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Aslong as I don't come across as a fence dwelling **** kissing bore, I can handle anything else! Bha
The use of the schwi is not funny so yes I will take issue you with that, I won't bother to correct the spelling, as that may be just another attempt to wind me up, otherwise I suggest you use a spell checker so that you don't keep coming across as an illiterate chump.

Puddletown Saint says...
8:39am Fri 12 Oct 12
Their loss is our gain - Lets hope Adam will always see club loyalty before international honours although he deserves both
How are the sleepless nights Adam