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Errr...oh dear. You can't say you weren't warned. You might be needing a good PR. I've got Max Clifford's number if you need it. Good luck.

England's greatest Guitar God is doing a five day stint at Ronnie Scott's this week. Jeff Beck - A Day In The Life

Not a place I've ever actually ventured into but I'm told that the Margaritas are worth the visit alone.

Yup Paul, a good musician, he's moved back to Ireland now. But Mary's been there for donkeys years, chains smokes fags and well... she must be 80 now if she's a day.

Don't be silly, do you really expect a Mrs Mop to be on every single bus just in case someone throws up. And if you're moved onto another bus you shouldn't have to touch in you Oyster card again.

Oh! come on Atila, Wenger is well known for the odd spat. Face it he's just as bad a loser as Fergie, which is probably what makes them so successful. Anyway - here's the next England manager, can't be any worse than the last one. Football Is A Cruel Mistress

EDOldie Wrote: In the Castle on Christmas morning, Olive, she's still > alive God bless her, used to buy everyone one > drink. Surely you mean Mary?

luddite Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- .....HAS > nay one seen one film i loved ... the ballad of > the sad cafe ? Yes, I have. It's a very good adaption of the Carson McCullers book. A writer I very much admire but that's for another thread.

Having just slathered over that menu it reminds me that I need to book a table in there as I haven't been for a while. Would pop in to join you this Thursday but I'll be up in north London watching Spurs in the UEFA Cup

I'm usually one of the first punters in the Dog on a Xmas Day. Got to get there early to get a decent seat near the bar and a good spot for taking the piss out of the Xmas jumper brigade.

Here's a proper drinking song by the much missed and much loved Ronnie Lane. (Gawd bless 'im). One For The Road

mlteenie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A good walk spoiled. Thank you Oscar Wilde. I prefer this quote though. "Golf is a game played by men with small balls." Peter Cook. Anyway, best of luck Paul. My dad was a member at Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club for over 50 years. I had lessons there when I was a boy but never took to the game.

There you go. Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club

And there Keef lies the problem. It's all about money these days isn't it.

mockney piers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Withnail, most perfect film script ever written, > not a word out of place. I with you on this Mockney. Bruce Robinson's script and direction is flawless. There are just so many classic lines in it. Along with A Clockwork Orange it's one of my all-time favourite films and still makes me laugh like a drain whenever I see it. I first saw it at the Haymarket cinema when it came out and had a certain George Melly sitting two rows in front of me with a young chicken either side of him and couldn't help make the comparison to Uncle Monty in the film.

So who's for the Scotland job then...Gordon Strachan anyone?

I love this band have all of their records and this track is gorgeous. Saint Etienne - Hobart Paving

Anyone knocking on my door at such a ridiculously early hour would get short shrift from me. In fact, I'd probably sleep through it anyway. I don't answer the door to anyone unless I'm expecting someone to call.

Also, the West Ham-Spurs game yesterday, was it just me but did anyone else notice that Lennon and McCartney were playing?

Big Sam needs all the help he can get. Unfortunately the Board of Directors at Newcastle do not have a good track record in backing the manager (Bobby Robson being a very good case in point). They seem to hire 'em and fire 'em every couple of years. How many managers have they had in the past decade alone? He needs a commanding centre-back, make that two, a couple of full-backs, ditto the midfield and a top of the range centre forward which is very hard to come by these days unless you've got ?25 million to spare. He'll probably have to sell Michael Owen in order to finance some of these purchases and the sooner he does the better because his stock in on the wane due to being so injury prone. On his day of course when he's fit he a great asset for any team to have as he's a natural goalscorer but it's a bit like having a Rolls Royce that's always in the garage. I think Big Sam, if he's given the time and the serious financial backing that he needs to rebuild will prove to be successful in the long run at Newcastle but will the Board of Directors and the new Chairman have the patience to see it through? Only time will tell.

Incitatus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Keeping it local, here's some Dulwich Prog Rock, > still enjoys a cult status too. I used to know the drummer in Quiet Sun many moons ago.

Keef, you're such a headbanger. I agree with you about open air or stadium gigs though. Much rather be in a hot sweaty little club, but a thousand??! 300 - 600 is more like it. I remember seeing U2 at the Marquee club in Wardour Street when they were first starting out and that was fabulous little place to see up and coming bands.

I take it Snorky, you're not happy with the way things are going on Tyneside with a certain Mr Allardyce?

I really can't remember Atila, it's such a long time ago but it wouldn't surprise me. I remember going to see the Stones in '76 at Knebworth and a couple of friends of mine made a fortune that day by selling beer to the filthy, unwashed and thirsty (me included).

If we've got to have an English manager then I suppose 'Arry Boy's gotta be in with a shout.