I mentioned the other day about watching the Away matches involving Elia against ManU and Newcastle and, although he'd not played football for a few months when he came to us, he was very good in both. I can't deny I was a bit disappointed when we decided he was surplus to our requirements. He did the unusual and the special, and that's what Saints occasionally lack. Here's the only compilation video I can find involving his play:
A very special player. I've read his autobiography and he really loved Southampton FC. So much so that when he retired from the game he went to live in Warsash to be near his old playing mates.
Fantastic player for England and many clubs including us. Fondly remembered as England's midfield dynamo in '66. Great manager too, perhaps the one man who knew how to use Le Tiss in the best possible way.
That reminds me Fats, I finished Dave Jones' autobiography the other day, thanks for the recommendation! As you said, heartbreaking but also inspiring.thanks; will order that. Need another book now for the free delivery
Either Lawrie's new one or WGS's.thanks; will order that. Need another book now for the free delivery
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Attending a business function of Jose and Ryan's on Wednesday night up at Canary Wharf.
I've been offered interview opportunities with both of them.
Anyone with any potentially interesting lines of enquiry, fire away...
I won't have long, though, so make 'em good.
(I've got some stuff drawn up, just making sure I'm not missing anything!
