Hamilton Saint

"Full Time: Saints 3-0 Werder Bremen. Great start to the Memorial Cup. Werder Vs Athletic Bilbao up next".

Just did some quick research. On the opening day of the last 18 seasons we have won only once (Coventry away in 1999-2000); we drew 8 times; and we lost 9 times. We were at home 11 times and away 7 times. FWIW - well, that does explain why I never expect us to win the first game of the season!

Aretha Franklin's 30 Greatest Hits Here she is in her prime on The Cliff Richard Show (1970).

But which one's Pink?

Yeah - a great film with a great soundtrack!

Keep On The Sunny Side

The original poster asked for the ideal midfield in a 4-4-2 formation.

I grew up in Hythe in the 60s. Went to The Dell for the first time in 1964. Bought the Echo's pink edition every Saturday during the season to get the detailed description of that day's game. Been a fan for almost 50 years.

Why 'soccer plus'? ... er ... soccer plus rugby?

Yes, Brando is completely wrong in the part of Fletcher. And then there's the version with Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson - it's better than the Trevor Howard/Marlon Brando version. But the film with Clark Gable as Fletcher is by far the best - thanks to a great performance by Charles Laughton as Bligh.

Likely to be something from Dark Side of the Moon or Wish You Were Here. But lots of others to choose from! Echoes? Shine On You Crazy Diamond? Us and Them? Money? The Great Gig In The Sky? See Emily Play? Astronomy Domine? One of These Days? Arnold Layne?

You wouldn't say that the last couple of months last season were not serious pressure? Everyone (virtually) was anticipating automatic promotion (via second place), but Huddersfield kept winning too. That was pressure, wasn't it? Well, I certainly felt it. And Adkins seemed in full control to me - making just about all the right decisions.

I think you'll find that one was written by Roger Waters.

Just because he scores a couple in a friendly is no reason to lionize the guy.

We should keep tracking him, you mean.

Full time in Biel. FC Biel 3-3 Saints.

He's a good poacher, a good sharpshooter, etc., etc.

"81 mins. FC Biel 3-2 Saints. Safari slots in at the back post as the ball is loose in the box". "3-3. Chamberlain smashes in Saints third from the edge of the area to level the scores"

"2nd half is noticeably quieter than the 1st with Saints being overrun in midfield on occasions. Forecast has made several saves".

Stuart Gray has been named Pompey's new first-team coach. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14120661.stm

But he is saying we'll make the playoffs!

Reminiscent of Oliver Twist.

Sad to hear that. I loved The Watersons close-harmony, a cappella style.

Unlikely to be murder, but then again not necessarily self-defence. It depends on the facts of the particular situation. Regardless, I have no sympathy whatsoever for the burglar who was killed. The fact that there were four men involved in the break-in puts the home-owner under even more stress and panic. You'd have to hear the details of what happened to make a final judgment.

Yes, a classic oxymoron!