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I see Ron as an honourable man who will see out his contract.

Can you supply evidence of this?

I didn't say that they would not be allowed to live there. They may have to apply for residency and work permits and would lose their health cover unless we agree a reciprocal arrangement (this applies in Spain now where you need proof of private health insurance before you can get a visa). How many of the mostly elderly ex-pats will want to go through that?

A big unknown is what will happen to the 2 million ex-pats living in the EU. According to a Spanish legal society, they will have to return to the UK and re-apply for residency permits. They would probably lose their state health cover and need to take out private insurance. They may also need work permits. Many of them may choose to return home and, as a large proportion of them are elderly, they will add to the workload of the NHS. Property prices in Europe could fall as it would be less attractive for Brits to live there. So, if they attempt to sell their property they may not be able to afford much back in the UK.

No more play today.

It'll be interesting to see what happens when Liz departs this world. I think that a lot of people who don't particularly care one way or the other about the monarchy still have a degree of respect for the Queen. When she's gone things could change. Personally, I'd like to see Charlie get the job. We have a long history of slightly bonkers monarchs and he'd be more interesting the rather bland and boring lot we have now.

Comparisons are difficult because a lot depends on the calibre of the team that you're playing in. It could be argued that the quality of the England team of the late 60's (Charlton) and the early 90's (Lineker) was better than the side from the last 10 years or so. Also, there seemed to be fewer meaningless friendlies in those days so their goals were scored in "proper" matches.

A mate at work has got one. His will record on an SD card for 2 hours on a loop so that you always have the last 2 hours activity. He recommended getting one with decent HD camera. Some of the cheaper ones are pretty poor quality. I think that he paid about £35.00.

Rupert Lowe mentioned it at one of the Radio Solent Forums that used to take place before the start of the season. Bierhoff was in his thirties and was asking for a load of money. Rupert's comment was "He's not 25 anymore and we're not Manchester United".

Indeed. The Rod Stewart hit "Maggie May" was about a lady who Rod lost his virginity to at the 1961 Beaulieu Jazz Festival.

The old boy has left us for the great motor museum in the sky. He was 88.

217-7. Gloucester need 218 off 34 overs. Hants put on 106 for the last 10 overs, Smith getting his 50 off 24 balls.

69-3

It'll be interesting to see how "strong" Everton are now that Stones has handed in a transfer request.

I object to paying for the corner flags. Signed.

Been with Virgin for years and have no complaints. The broadband is fast (100 mb/s) and reliable and, on the few occasions that I've had a problem, it's been quickly resolved. The call centre can be a bit hit and miss depending who you talk to but the guys on the ground are very good. When they installed my set-top box, he gave me loads of extra cable in case I wanted to move it.

Another one for the collection...... http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/son-2-shoots-father-dead-in-horrible-accident-a2917281.html

How about entering it for the Turner Prize? If Tracey Emin can win it with an unmade bed, you must be in with a chance.

Started taking my lad during the Branfo*t years. Things could only get better after that.

The point was also made that, as an ex-prime Minister, he would have had police protection so it would have been a bit difficult to get up to anything that was dodgy. But before he became PM, who knows?

Have you considered Eurostar? Takes you direct from St Pancras to Disneyland (or Paris) and doesn't seem to be as badly affected by the problems.

They're not compulsory. If you don't like them, don't buy them.

Can't blame Rudolph for trying to take wickets. He appeared to be given the option of withdrawing his fast bowler and then the game could continue. He didn't choose for the match to be stopped, that was the umpires.

Looking at the schedules, they're running a series called "The Manager". At 15:45 this afternoon, the subject is one Ronald Koeman.

Sat 3rd Oct Chelsea away now 5:30 Liverpool away now Sun 25th Oct at 4:15 Bournemouth at home now Sun 1st Nov at 4:00