Whitey Grandad

Good, I shall look forward to it. Just as long as it does't clash with our preparations for a European tour

As I remember it he was influenced by the experience of his father (and/or brother) who had found the transition from Guernsey to big city life difficult and for him even moving to Southampton was a big step. Although money always talks and according to this he was very close to going to Tottenham, as we thought at the time: http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/matt-le-tissier-one-one#:LkDf1RdIUO0piA It would appear that the women hold the reins in both cases.

Whose?

Good choice. I was invited to do the halftime summary for the hospital radio there in 1971. Cambridge Utd v S****horpe, 1-1 draw. The number 10 for S****horpe put himself about a bit and looked very lively, some chap called Kevin Keegan. I think the ball was kicked out of the ground about 27 times. I very occasionally go to watch Bournemouth. It's quite relaxing watching a game when you don't care about the result.

The Blue Few are our deadly rivals, Bournemouth just think they are.

Different motives.

Well let's not overgloss his situation. He was on the point of joining West ham because the money was better and only stayed once he found that he could have a nice contract here at good money, and there's nothing wrong with that. His wife didn't want to move which was a big influence. Whatever, he has been here a long time and is entitled to a testimonial but I think loyalty came some way down the list.

That might be good for all parties. A ritual cleansing of the souls after a decent interval away and perhaps we can all move on with a spring in our steps and a weight lifted off our hearts. Yeah, right.

I seem to remember a previous chairman getting us kit on and having a go. Any chance of Kat getting a run out? Yes, I know, she's the owner and not the chairman but just hold that thought for a moment.

It looks like a paperweight. Any idea how many were made? I suppose you could always contact Crystal Palace.

I'm jealous. I have always wanted to do this trip on the train but I got talked into going away for a holiday instead. Don't come back without a win

Er... Wasn't Argentina colonised by the killing and enslaving of people?

I still would. If I could

10 years is usually enough for a testimonial. I suppose I might go along.

No, that is to stop us all getting nuked in our beds. So far it seems to be working.

That is grossly over-simplistic and you know it. You also have to consider the long-term deterrent effects of such actions.

Well done. Please keep us updated with events.

I can't see the stock exchange being happy with an unknown like Poch.

Unfortunately Bournemouth themselves now have a points quota system so it looks likely that I shall have to watch this one on TV.

War is a failure of diplomacy but unfortunately some people don't or won't listen and it becomes the ultimate sanction. In order for diplomacy to work there has to be a credible threat involved somewhere. It goes back over the centuries: Si vis pacem para bellum. Speak softly and carry a big stick.

They invaded. They got forced out. If these islands had not been defended and force had been shown to have been rewarded then where would it all end? You can't do a cost-benefit analysis over events such as these.

How so? Liverpool had the advantage of playing the extra 30 minutes in front of their own supporters.

Good point. I was wondering who to support tonight.

On the face of it a great deal for Boro.

A reasonable approach.