Whitey Grandad

Whenever we win I have a modest celebratory beer so yes, I do struggle to stay awake but it's worth it

Without Ings and Vokes for any length of time they are really going to struggle.

Mané played against a GB team which included Ryan Bertand and Caulker at the 2012 Olympics, Cork was on the bench: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19003116 I can't say I remember him.

Too late for me, I came in from cutting the grass and turned on to see the exciting climax. Who won?

I did everything right yesterday so we all have me to thank for our crushing victory. I was wearing my lucky Saints key ring on my belt in its usual place. I've had it for nearly twenty years and we can all see the results but if the players ever come running out and see that I'm not wearing it then were in for a hiding.

No problems, great debating with you. We used to have similar debates about Papa Waigo, he doesn't have to play so as to be technically onside, he just has to time his runs so that the flag doesn't go up no matter what any of us might think. I'm sure the club will be taking him through special training. He's fast enough anyway that he can afford to hang back a yard.

To me, we have always been something special

It's only a game

I think we're definitely going to need him before the end of the season. The only problem is that it usually takes several games to get back to match fitness.

Can you remember about what time that run was? There was one occasion on about 64 mins when Mané was well offside in their half and a few of those around me were giving the assistant a few mouthfuls.

I thought I was being polite! I was merely supporting my colleagues in the refereeing community and hoping to explain their decision-making. Of course I'm happy that we are doing so well, but there was nothing wrong with any of the officials yesterday, I didn't see one mistake, which is unusual.

The ref will always take the assistant's flag in these cases. Believe it or not, these games are analysed by the FA from several camera angles and all the officials are taken through their performances in the interests of improving their decision making. There is one camera that just follows the referee throughout the game.

He was offside every time, sometimes well offside. Before you berate the assistant on the line I recommend that you take the time to learn the offside law and its implementation. There is no such thing as 'benefit of the doubt' and 'any part of a player’s head, body or feet' is sufficient to be offside. If you don't like it, take it up with FIFA. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/worldfootball/clubfootball/01/37/04/27/interpretation%5flaw11%5fen.pdf

The important thing about the BBC is that they don't have to pander to viewing figures, and if they gave more coverage to other clubs it might redress the balance somewhat and reduce the dominance of the big few.

The earlier you are the more coverage you tend to get.

Yes, but they could fit in more action if they didn't do all the tedious analysis. I try to record it and fast-forward through the talking.

What an idiot. Rooney's kick was a classic example of a straight red card and could be used in a referees' teaching video. 'Kick or attempt to kick an opponent' describes it perfectly, it doesn't have to be dangerous or vicious, stupid and petulant is enough in itself.

Who was the lucky fellah?

I must admit that. Had my doubts as to whether he would turn out to be anything more than a good Championship level striker but he's doing his best to prove me wrong.

Glad you enjoyed it. If we win every time you fly in then you are most welcome

All timing is determined by the referee who signals to the fourth official how much added time there will be as a minimum.

Me too. Contribute to clean up or something for a local charity.

Disgusting, shameful, depressing. Sometimes I despair for the future of our country.

Of course I read it before replying, but as I said different people will read different things into the vote. Salmond got the referendum that he wanted and got to ask the question that he wanted and got a rebuttal that he didn't want. He even got the prospect of a simple 50% majority which is ridiculous for a major constitutional change of this nature.

They like tripe up north, I'm led to believe.