Whitey Grandad

My business partner went with his wife to one of these invitations many years ago. Expect loads of hard-sell and not being let out until you have handed over your money.

I think that's the important part.

It's disappointing that we shan't see him show his skills on Saturday, and hence I suspect that we shan't give as good an account of ourselves as I should have liked, but the important thing is that he is not rushed back before he is fully fit.

So let me get this straight.... what you're saying is a ST holder is being disadvantaged because they have already forked out for a whole season of tickets compared to somebody who has only forked out for a Carlisle ticket, in addition to the Man Utd ticket that they have each purchased?

Precisely. It could go either way. I suppose it all depends on whether the jury likes you... ...or not.

I'll see your Lester Pigott and raise you a Ken Dodd.

I read it as anyone can buy but tickets are still linked to the Carlisle match. No special treatment for STs though.

Shouldn't that be 'odds-on to beat Man Utd.' ?

And Rooney?

Very impressive, St Marco, but don't forget that we still have to play Brighton and Bournemouth away. We can't all win these games.

Measuring debt as a percentage of GDP is misleading if the growth in GDP is due to increased government borrowing.

Never reply to any unsolicited emails. If you do, they will know that yours is a valid one and may use it for nefarious purposes.

I had an apicoectomy last year, and then when they had a closer look the tooth was broken and had to come out anyway. It's the bit of the stitch inside the gum that dissolves. Mine started falling out during the second week. The part of the stitch inside your mouth will stay in one piece. Normally you can't help fiddling with your tongue until they fall out.

Of course, if Brighton turn over Watford on Saturday then their cup run will seriously derail their promotion campaign.

Well they've certainly found the magic formula for this league. I went to Dean Court last Saturday to try and see what it is about these teams that gets them all the points. The style of play was completely different from ours. The ball was played out smartly from the back and the whole pace of the game was noticeably quicker. There was very little hoofball and neither side seemed to try to play posession football. I think our style is more suited to the Championship, whenever we get there.

Well, that depends on who is leaving, and we could very well be without Lallana and Barnard for quite a few games. Having seen the goals from Saturday, I really think it's time to look at another goalkeeper.

That would be nice

Ah, happy days.

Indeed. So it all comes down to the referee. If we get a Premiership luvvie-duvvie then we are in the doggy-doos.

Nah, once they score four then Ferguson will tell them to ease up. He has far too much respect for us as a football club.

It's because of the credit crunch. The lenders want to be sure that they can recover their money even if house prices fall by 20%, or even more.

It's perfectly normal for Saints' fans.

The only treatment for ankles is rest. Initially an ice pack - frozen peas are good, but wrap them in towelling. Later when the inflammation has gone down you can try some warmth. I'm afraid it's never going to be 100%, but you should be able to walk without a limp.

It is the duty of every taxpayer to pay the minimum that they can. If you feel the need to help your fellow citizens, then there are plenty of charities and other voluntary organizations.

Try to think of it as rent. When house prices start going back up again it will all look happier.