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Guys. I don’t doubt there may be some eager for changes at the top, but I don’t think it has reached that point. Look at the criticism aimed at Palace for sacking De Boer after five games. It’s crazy!

Last night was one of those games. Yes we should have won by a country mile, but the keeper played a blinder and all our chances fell to anyone…[Read more]

That result sucks. Many will blame the referee, but he set his stall out early with some very soft decisions. Pompey played into this, and we gave him every opportunity to give decisions against us. We just weren’t savvy enough.

On another day we could have won that first half. Deano was restored to the starting lineup, and did more than a good…[Read more]

It will be interesting to see where Deano figures (if at all) in the next three games.

Admittedly I wasn’t at the game, and only saw the highlights, but I really don’t think we can complain about Jimmy’s sending off. Yes it was harsh, but it is one of those that you give the referee the option to make up his mind. Once you do that, if it goes against you, you shouldn’t be surprised. It was two footed, with the studs showing. End of!

Devon. That reminds me of the “Likely Lads” episode where Terry trying to avoid hearing the result of an England football international until he’d had the chance to see the tape Bob had recorded of the match. Classic!

From the OS update on catering…

“The number of pies purchased this season has been extremely low so far.”

“As a result of your feedback, Shakey’s Diner will make sure all their staff increase the portion sizes of the chips on Saturday!”

Two points:

1: What is wrong with us. We’re footie fans. We eat pies. What next? Tubs of hummus and…[Read more]

I can’t see Fuller being dropped, although I’d have some sympathy with it. I’m not sure putting Francomb there is the right choice either. I’d prefer to play young Sibbick instead, especially if we also replaced Robbo with a fit again Charles. I can’t hear too many fans wailing if both Robbo and Fuller are shown the door at the end of this…[Read more]

Ummm! So the final summer signing is yet another midfielder.

After yet another assured performance yesterday, I wonder if young Anthony Hartigan be with us at the end of the season? Maybe we could get Barca to pay £100m for him?

I have a lot of sympathy with the Premier League clubs complaining about the transfer window being open after the start of the season. For a start it would make selecting my Fantasy Football team easier. Seriously though, if it happens, I hope it also happens to the lower leagues. What do you all think?

If it is any consolation Devon, not being able to watch the final 10 minutes of the game was arguably a blessing. In fact I think spending the entire afternoon in bed would have been a better use of my time. Meeting up with the WDSA massive was a bonus though. They even got a call out at half time on the PA!

We all said after the game that we…[Read more]

A point away to promotion contenders will do thank you very much, but we could so easily have got all three. If Lyle Taylor had been match fit, perhaps he’d have got two goals, Robinson had a header cleared off the line, and there were other missed chances.

By all accounts the new signings all did well. Perhaps McDonald was a little subdued, but…[Read more]

Windlesham. Who was who said, “Attack is the best form of defence”. That would be an exciting formation, but I can’t see it happening until we’re 6-0 up in a game with 10 minutes to go, or early April when we’ve nothing to play for.

I wouldn’t disagree much with your starting 11 Singapore.

Back four is 100% correct in my opinion, especially with Darius out, though I’d expect him to reclaim his spot once fit.

The rest is more tricky and depends on the formation being played.

If 4-4-2 I’d go with a diamond of Parrett (forward) and Abdou (back) with Francomb and Barcham out…[Read more]

Remind me which month we are in. At Aldershot the weather was more agin to January than July. Heavy rain rolling in with a heavy wind. It ruined the game. The open nature of the Shots ground didn’t help. It meant goal kicks barely reaching the half way line, over hit paces, miss hit passes, lots of mistakes, you get the picture.

We had a VERY…[Read more]

If the sign of a good close season is where the team improves in quality, we just may all give a sigh of relief. What was interesting about last night’s performance was the number of academy players who impressed, the new signings all putting in good performances, and the general style of football.

It was evident from the off that we were playing…[Read more]

Just submitted my WDSA Pundits Poll entry to Rob. I’ve put us down (a little pessimistically) to finish 14th. I went with the logic that I’d be happy with some improvement on last season!

“Could be a top 8 finish”? Now that’s optimism 🙂

10th July 2002. Yes it was 15 years ago today that I walked down Gander Green Lane on a sunny evening, not knowing what the next few hours would bring. Let alone the next 15 years. So as we moan, groan, and mutter about our chances this season, try to remember this truly remarkable journey of ours. It is special, and should get us through even the…[Read more]

Singapore I think that was Neal’s master plan all along. Sell some of our better players for large fees to rival League One clubs, and get them to play utter shite. Long may it continue.