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But, devil's advocate alert, it was probably the best thing for him anyway (to leave). A law making this easier to happen could actually be mutually beneficial. No point clinging onto a job where it's not going to work out (even for the wrong reasons) But, I have reservations too.

Why would anybody or anything create a universe with planets and stuff? What's the point of that? The point is that nothing ultimately has a point so watching someone carry a flame around the streets of Skegness is as pointless as the universe existing in the first place. HTH :-)

I've known people to 'play the game' during their probation period and then take the **** thereafter. There's some crafty people out there. But, again, is the 'problem' as widespread as the business leaders and Tories are making out?

It does seem like the proverbial 'sledgehammer to crack a nut' solution. I think we can all agree that there is a problem with "can't be arsed" workers hiding under the protection of employment law but just how big the problem is I've no idea. Maybe there isn't a solution here. Maybe we've simply got to tolerate the 'shirkers' amongst the work force rather than deal with them efficiently and clinically to prevent them being a drain on the business? I've worked for multi-national companies and small five man businesses and I know that an ineffective worker would serious impact the small company because everything you do (or don't do) is much more visible and impactful. Whereas, a large corporation can usually absorb the work shy because they have more fat. Difficult one. Yes, there's a "problem"...but is it big enough to warrant a "solution"? I don't know enough about the stats to answer that one. I'm guessing this is another case of 10/10 to the Tories for trying to tackle a problem but 5/10 for the proposed solution.

Why doesn't this De Bank geezer go straight to Birch with his 7p in the pound offer? Why go via Chainrai in the first place? I'm guessing that De Bank knows that Chainrai, as the majority creditor, has the veto over any alternative CVA offer and it would therefore be pointless going via the official administration route. Which begs the question why The Trust are even bothering either. I still can't understand how one of the creditors is able to derail the administration process at the drop of a hat. If Chainrai holds all the cards all along then what's the point of Birch? If Birch has no say in the outcome of CVA2 and Chainrai has the final say then hasn't the club just spent 4 months administration costs for nothing? The words 'vicious' and 'circle' spring to mind. Btw, does Chainrai have the power (legal or otherwise) to prevent Birch liquidating the club? Is that possibly the only 'control card' up Birch's sleeve?

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Less of the professional allegation if you don't mind. My attempts to gloat are as unpaid as a CVA and thus strictly amateur....

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Your guess is as good as mine. You'd have thought so

@solentsport: Hammers sign Pompey's Henderson: Goalkeeper Stephen Henderson signs a three-year contract with West Ham United http://t.co/RHSgFnHI

That's the fellow :-)

First stop for Jaidi should be that chap in Africa that someone on here posted about the other week (sorry, the details allude me)

I was put on this sacred Earth by the great Lord of all mercy with the soul (sic) purpose of achieving as high as possible post count on the forum his disciples decree 'The Saints Web' The Lord has giveth and so let no man taketh away the duty beholden unto thee.

More importantly....did they score from the free kick...?! :-)

This. Football fans are naturally a fickle breed. FWIW, my gut feel is that Adkins will still be here at the start of the season and that we'll be top 10 at Christmas. But....IF Cortese thinks that a different manager is what is needed to take the club forward then most fans will end up behind that decision, assuming it doesn't go pear shaped of course, with Nigel taking his rightful place in the Saints hall of fame....

@pn_neil_allen: RT @tomdearie: Wondering if those who have spent last few weeks knocking PST will now pursue answers of Portpins 'bid' with same gusto and vigour? Good question! My money's on the odds on favourite 'putting head in sand' option...with an each way bet on 'sticking fingers in ear whilst chanting la la la as loudly as possible' second favourite

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18140854

@solentsport: The BBC's Mark Clemmit talks to #saintsfc boss Nigel Adkins and #pompey manager Michael Appleton http://t.co/CVUcyvlT

@solentsport: The BBC's Mark Clemmit talks to #saintsfc boss Nigel Adkins and #pompey manager Michael Appleton http://t.co/CVUcyvlT

To be (slightly) fair, 50% of my posts are retweets from the clowns down the road.... :-)

Says all you need to know about the wisdom of the football league if true. They can't even kill off a football club that's been insolvent for 3 years let alone get a trophy in the right place....

RIP to a very talented artist

Looks like first round on me then....