The Postbox

”A bit of advice from a Saints fan, don’t sell Gareth Bale. He may have had a shit season but don’t give up hope just yet. When he burst on to the scene for us he was incredible, he bossed games in the Championship as a 17/18 year old from left-back, I can honestly say he was one of the most exciting players I’ve seen in a Southampton shirt. Give him a bit of time and he’ll come good.”

Chris Mann, Southampton blogger, June 2009.

“You know, perception is funny thing. According to the media–and a lot of so called supporters on other blogs–us being 4th, level points with Shitty and a point better than Pool is some kind of smoke and mirrors deal and our return to mid table is assured.

Well guess what? The. Table. Does. Not. Lie. We’re 4th. Spurs. And we got there with what many are calling our nutless, no heart players and our inept, twitchy gaffer. Why is everything so black and white? Football is not that simple. We have talented players and a good boss, and I firmly expect that we will continue to be in the mix for CL football.

Poor play last night? Sure, many did not play well. Strange subs? Some I wouldn’t have made, but I don’t get to pick. I also don’t see the training and don’t know who deserves a game. I’m willing to defer to the guy who has been in professional football for 40 odd years on the slight chance he might know more than me.”

SSG, shooting the shit, January 2010.

“A pointless verbal ejaculation, but very well written.“

Claus, right the first time, April 2010.

“BONG!! Harry reshapes the midfield by bringing in Judge Dredd, Optimus Prime, Giant Haystacks and The Bride from Kill Bill. Of his new midfield, Harry said “That boy Optimus has it all; fantastic distribution, dignity, a quiet air of authority, a big laser cannon and the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. You can’t doubt his quality – you don’t lose that overnight just because Michael Bay has put you in one of his awful films. As for Dredd, triffic player, triffic, I saw him brutally arrest Harry Kewel down the right wing once for menacing oldsters, and Uma Thurman as The Bride will administer an indiscriminate arc of death with her Hattori Hanzo samurai sword down the left to terrorise defences both in the EPL and in Europe. Did you see her take on the Crazy 88? Triffic!”

Our Kaybee talks tactics.

“You remember how much we all loved Klinsman? Always played with a smile on his face. Such a great character. Gomes reminds me of him. Big silly grin to go with his big silly hands.”

Aran, knows a legend when he sees one.

“I understand this could be a very smart buy and all that, but it’s just so inconvenient for me to have to support that little worm. Ugh.”

Longwell. On Gallas.

“We dared we done! Fuck! I need to get home for a lie down now! What an atmosphere. Love you Spurs but….. Fuck 4th…. We want 3rd now…. I need a lie down (4 days sleepless nights) I just love everyone at this time…. I….. Need to lie down. GLORY GLORY TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR.:)”

Stevie Rhea. Happy.