matthew123

People are more likely to respond (read/write) to a fresh Election thread than what appears to be a bloated one running for say a week - imo stories/discussion change rapidly enough approaching general election to warrant new Election threads.

This is amazing!

Is Lennon now the man to lead Celtic forward next season, Mick? (or you waiting on Rafa to return your calls?)

BBC notional indeed has Tories in 2005 as 2nd on 24.5% but the UK Polling Report has Lib Dems in 2nd on 24.1% (with Tories on 22.1%) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/election2010/results/constituency/b45.stm http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/guide/seat-profiles/dulwichandwestnorwood Looking at the vote count for 97, 01 and 05 - the Conservatives have collected 11,038 (97), 8,689 (01) and 9,200 (05). The Lib Dems on the other hand almost doubled their vote between 2001 and 2005 to come second with 10,252 votes (at the last General Election). I don't think the redrawn constituency map will bring in any new Conservative voters but perhaps Labour has lost a few die hard wards who'd vote Labour even if a horse was the Labour candidate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulwich_and_West_Norwood_(UK_Parliament_constituency)

There was a 9% swing away from Labour in 2005 and although that still gave Tessa Jowell 45% (majority of circa 8,000) it is less than if the Conservatives & LibDem votes were combined. With the further influx of more affluent voters into this seat over last 5 years and discontent with Labour I can see this seat being very tight come the count.

Well I've just filled in my postal vote and when push came to shove I simply could not put a cross against that of Tessa Jowell, and it's in my DNA not to vote Conservative... so the Lib Dems have got my vote for MP

Well if it'll work for a War cabinet why not the rest of government business? As it is David Cameron has suggested a coalition government would not work - surely it is not in the interests of the country to have as Chancellor a man who can not even stand up straight in front of a TV camera.

It's the people who move into a house without realising there is a train track behind the giant garden hedge who have my sympathy - as for the rest of us just be thankful local criminals don't have the police helicopter out on patrol at 1 a.m. every night.

Absolutely gutted for all those Man U fans - who were cheering on the Reds today! :)) Yes Tony, I think Clegg was particularly poor in the debate, like a cracked record his punchline being the in depth, 'look at those 2 arguing again'

ruffers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So, Liverpool fans. Imagine this - season over and > next day the big announcement... "Rafa's off". > > Regardless of how it happens, what's your honest > instant reaction do you think? Rafa is a likeable chap, but when you cut through the facts the football has gradually got worse since Paco (his assistant) left 3 years ago.

After 24 years of bile and contempt Fergie now refers to Liverpool as a great Club as he effectively comes cap in hand begging for a performance from Liverpool on Sunday - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8654634.stm

tonyw3 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I rank them: > > Brown: 9/10 > Clegg: 8/10 > Cameron: 6/10 > > Not sure how many of you would agree. I watched it on tape after the football, and I scored it as: - Brown: 5/10 Clegg: 3/10 Cameron: 7/10

Of course any investment / bet / punt carries a risk - we all know that. It's just now people want to nail some scape goats to the cross for some good old fashioned revenge regardless of whether it has a positive or negative effect on the economy.

Flight Options are a London based travel sports firm I used in 2007. They were already outside Anfield in 2007 with their flyers when we beat Chelsea.. and kept their Chelsea flyers in the van.

Before begrudging anyone for making a 'dishonest' dollar let us not forget the overpaid dentists, doctors and consultants, who don't even do a full days work, picking up 6 figures salaries year on year who are pretty much immune to economic blight regardless of performance.. But if we really want to make savings why not simply axe the countless brain dead shows on the BBC (such as EastEnders)... the amount of money thrown at many of these talentless monkeys is almost criminal. The list is endless.

No Jah feeling pig sick is when John Arne Riise scored an injury time own goal 2 years ago in a CL semi final against Chelsea... last night was a doddle after 18 defeats this season.

For those that can, might be time to leave the country whilst it is rebuilt

Good luck to Fulham in Hamburg! Watched the lap of honour and pitchside interviews and boy did they enjoy the moment! Shame about Liverpool having to play extra time and morale now totally shattered from that late Forlan strike as it'll be almost impossible now to put up any resistance on Sunday.

Poor game that last night. I am tipping Bayern Munich to beat Inter in final. Barcelona still a top team but they really missed Iniesta... and for me Guardiola needs his head examined for swapping Eto'o for Ibrahimovich!

By the fact they have installed Table Tennis tables outdoors and they have that Magazine (which goes straight into the recycle bin) just goes to show they have more money than they know what to do with from Council tax.

By the way LadyMuck it is our Cup - we actually got to keep it after winning it 5 times, the one the Red&Whites are holding was a new one melted down from some old lead piping beneath a Manchester sewage plant (hence why it takes both Rio and Giggs to hold it) ;-)

Yes I support the Reds

LOL - who said Mick didn't have a sense of humour (apart from supporting Celtic that is) ;-)

There are not enough good people in each party imo to form a good government - surely it would be better to have a coalition that serves their country first before their own particular old boys network.

Here is a question, when was the last time a team ended up as Champions (in English top flight) going into the final day of the season in 2nd place? Arsenal did in 1989 but has anyone done it since?