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...so the board of SLH are not to blame then?? Phew, I was getting all upset and all

When you know you are dealing with an outfit like the FL you take the decision away from them. Why did we seek assurance that if we go into admin the following week that we would not be punished 10 points?? This communication with the FL sounds like utter s**t spouted from the Lowe camp.

oh bollix

The 2.40 at Perth is wide open, if anything Cool Operator is an e/w bet. 3.40 Possol. Good luck

Smart car drivers that park with the rear wheels beside the curb.... ****s!

Apologies for the late post. Nearly missed it myself. Treble paying 7/4 ish tonight on Chelski, Manure and Barce.

Duncan e/w in the 4.15 at Epsom It is late off....

I have a sneaky feeling that this is Chelski's year. The toughest of semi finals but they have the potential to neutralise Barce's attacking force and punish their weaknesses. Best prices: Barce 15/8 Mancs 5/2 Chelski 7/2 Arsenal 9/2

Fact: The above Fact is indeed not a Fact. Here's the Taylor Report http://www.southyorks.police.uk/sites/default/files/foi/significantpublicinterest/hillsborough%20stadium%20disaster%20final%20report.zip

From the Soccernet website... there are plenty of other reports on the internet May 24, 2007 UEFA's head of communications William Gaillard has pointed the finger at Liverpool fans after crowd and ticketing problems marred the Champions League final against AC Milan in Athens. Rafael Benitez's side went down 2-1 to Milan on the night but many Reds fans with genuine tickets were not allowed inside the Olympic stadium while others managed to breach security with forged tickets or none at all. While many Liverpool supporters blamed UEFA's ticketing policy and the Greek authorities, Gaillard insisted a minority of Reds fans were the cause of the problems which saw their fellow Merseysiders suffer as a result. Gaillard told Sky Sports News: 'There is no doubt some Liverpool fans are to blame and at the same time some Liverpool fans were also the victims of the behaviour of other Liverpool fans.' He also insisted supporters should take 'collective responsibility' and accept their actions had harmed others. 'There were statements in the media that people shouldn't buy from websites that weren't authorised to sell tickets,' Gaillard continued. 'And that people without tickets shouldn't go to the stadium. There were festivals in town where they could see on the wide screen. 'Unfortunately, they went to the stadium and they went earlier than people with valid tickets. 'There was some light fighting with the police - unfortunately some people managed to climb barriers and entered the stadium when they should not have been there. 'And then we had an overcrowded Liverpool end when there probably was a few thousand people who should not have been there. 'Fortunately because the Greek police used rather soft policing techniques no-one was hurt. 'But we had a very overcrowded Liverpool end with alleys filled with people - particularly without tickets - and then as a consequence we learn that some people with valid tickets could not even get in. 'So I think it is a question here of collective responsibility. Fans who do these things which are illegal in all countries of the world should understand that they are denying their rights to people who are legitimate in the stadium.' Gaillard believes the incidents were not isolated, comparing the actions of the Reds fans last night to their behaviour in Istanbul two years ago. 'Their behaviour should be more controlled,' he continued. 'In Istanbul I was there at the Champions festival outside the stadium. The moment before the game (when) we said the Champions festival closes, no more beer, go into the stadium, the Milan fans went straight to the stadium. Unfortunately the minority of Liverpool fans trashed the place. 'So, I want to examine the situation. In Liverpool, talk to the fans, people who are responsible for the associations and I think there should be some self-criticism on their part.' Gaillard deflected criticism of the police outside the stadium, saying: 'There is no doubt at one point the Greek police - because they were faced with rather aggressive people - lost a bit of control of the situation. 'I think their priority was that no-one should get hurt. 'But of course in the end a few hours before the game the situation was so tense and potentially so dangerous that probably the Greek police thought `just let them in' because what is the alternative - beat them up?'

And lots of ****ed up scousers in Athens and Istanbul not so long ago... the pictures and stories I've heard of events make it very difficult not to have a bad taste in the mouth when considering the events that their fans were subjected to in Sheffield.

6/4 on Tigger has got to be the worse value bet I have seen in ages. He wouldn't have been any shorter when he had been playing and winning regularly.

Had a good first day at Cheltenham this year but that was all internet money, can't beat that feeling of having the cash counted out in your hand. My fondest memory was Cheltenham Festival 2000, I'd already collected on Monsigneur in a Nov Hurdle, one of Henrietta's, whose name escapes me, in the Sun Alliance Chase and a sizeable chunk on Edredon Bleu, in the Champion Chase (I loved that horse). I really liked the look of a Mullins horse in the bumper, it was probably his 3rd string in the race, it only had one form line on fast ground at Tralee the previous summer but it had Charlie Swann on board Joe Cullen, £50 at 14/1. I was one of only a few in the stand shouting Charlie home. Still remember that buzz. After collecting I couldn't get to the car quick enough, every pocket I had was bulging with used notes. Happy days.

Excellent race and a worthy winner. Agree with the comment on Comply or Die. Until next year..

Competitive racing today. 200 Riverside Theatre - devilish race 235 Herecomesthetruth 310 Petit Robin e/w - voy por may well hack up but he's short enough for a horse that sometimes doesn't jump that great. Stable bang in form. 345 New Little Bric e/w 420 Karabak - banker.

Bambi De Lorme in the last TV race

Very sad to see Denman take a crashing fall. Would probably have beaten my pick had Thomas got the horse into any sort of rhythm.

Good racing on this afternoon. Todays picks 2.00 Mighty Man 2.35 Starluck 3.10 Madison du Berlais e/w 3.45 Agus a Vic Good luck to all

For me the Big Fella offers better value than My Will. I'm not certain the likely ground will be perfect for him but he wont be deterred by the big field. As a 7 year old he does have a huge stat to overcome to win the race.

I like Butlers Cabin also. AP was swinging on this last year before falling at Beechers second time around. He's off a better mark as well. McCoy has got to win the National at some stage, surely!

Beware of Racing Post headlines on "gambles"...

Of the shorter priced horses I will be backing Rambling Minster. Wont back until the day now as all the majors are shortening up, should open bigger on Saturday. Hard to say for certain if Niche Market will get a run or not. Suggest you keep an eye on Betfair, if it starts to drift (currently 109/1) before Thursday then that would possibly indicate it wont be running.

Set yourself a challenge. I've put myself down for the South Downs Way randonne... 100 miles across the downs from Winchester to Eastbourne in a day - lycra optional. The British Heart Foundation organise it. I'm currently cra*ing myself about it.

Sadly I have to agree. Sadness due to the fact I was desperately hoping that Pompey would go down, looks like they will escape this year.

If you double the odds on offer then I would be interested.