Mick Mac

I think Micky Flanagan is really good. As regards all time greats, it is Richard Prior maybe. Some early Eddie Murphy eg Raw was brilliant for me.

To start a long running thread. Question 1. Who will be captain? Does it in your view have to be someone who is nailed on for their position for 3 tests or someone who is captain of their country? Who is your choice ? Will Gatland be reluctant to choose an English captain ? How about Paul O'Connell as a late shout

Signed petition this morning. Also about to email Julia. Suggest everyone else does the same as he has served us for so long and deserves it.

It's not enough to retire on KK. Stick it all on Rory to win the Masters as he's available at a very generous 10/1. I would.

Haha, the temperature is falling from 32 to 25 for the wedding at weekend. Flying Thurs evening so will see a fair bit of Cheltenham. But funny enough I'm not up to speed at all this year. Sil Conti apart I have no bets so far. 3150.... :(

No. He won't go yet if he knows what's good for him. But I thought Jah might like to know about the rumour. He is a decent player in the making, no doubt.

As a fan of a Scottish 3rd division team, you have lost a bit of gravitas. But I'm sure as a Scot you would be loyal enough to your country of origin to accept that some quality players do originate in Scotland and that Spurs scouts rate the young lad highly enough to have tracked his several times.

James Forrest is the new John Robertson. Without the ciggies.

Spurs consider Celtics James Forrest as Bale replacement http://metro.co.uk/2013/03/07/tottenham-eye-celtic-star-james-forrest-as-gareth-bale-replacement-3532009/

The new trains to Clapham Junction now compete with the Victoria trains for platform 1 - hence last minute platform changes - and complete mayhem.

To think that Michael almost put the curry night into premature retirement only a few months ago, it has risen like a pheonix from the flaming backsides of madras loving EDFers. Certainly think the decision to change to a Thursday evening was a winner. Its sort of ok to have a hangover at work on a Friday, isn't it?

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This week-ends fixtures, predictors: Saturday Scotland 16 v Wales 24 Ireland 19 v France 23 Sunday England 15 v Italy 19 [chip] 3 away wins.

Just to recap, these are the head to head's... SC v LG OT v JL Mx v EP RC v RD I can't believe the EDF'ers who have made it through. Just goes to show that the big teams are not interested in the Cup anymore. Personally I fielded a lot of youngsters in the early rounds and it backfired, Benitezstyle.

Agree with Penguins comments above also. Local representatives should read Penguins comment and see the opportunity for LL that they are turning down and the opportunity may not return.

Europe is a different game RD. You need experience.

Oh dear. No Vicks ?

PGC. Welcome back.

We were in complete control, except when the 5 goals went in. Juventus, they score when they want. Well done Celtic. Exceeded CL expectations without doubt.

C'mon Celtic. You can do this easily - just get 4 corners and that should be 4 penalties.

Notes passed on to me - from a Cheltneham discussion at Europa Hotel Belfast - for anyone not doing their own research. SUPREME NOVICES? HURDLE Consensus was to avoid My Tent on Yours, if not to lay him. Of the rest, Dodging Bullets was the vote of Gordon Eliott, Richard Holmes, Paddy Wilmott and Brian Graham. Paddy also likes River Maigue, Mark Winstanley and Gary O?Brien liked Melodic Rendezvous. ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY STEEPLE CHASE Whole panel couldn?t see Simonsig beaten, Paddy reckoned by up to 15 lengths. CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY Very mixed views. Mark think is Grandoeut will beat Zarkandar, Richard topped Rock on Ruby, Paddy would want 3/1 to be going forHurricane Fly and would want as bad ground as possible. Really depends on ground ? if it dries, Grandouet or Rock on Ruby, if it softens then Zarkandar or Hurricane Fly. NEPTUNE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT NOVICES? HURDLE Whole panel loves Pont Alexandre, some tipping it as nap of the week and saying to get on it early as it will shorten. Rule The World seemed to be the best in market without. Taquin Du Seuil needs softer ground and will have AP on board, avoid The New One. RSA STEEPLE CHASE Question marks over Dynaste at its short price and improving ground a worry for it. Also avoid Boston Bob, not the trip for it. Rocky Creek won?t run. Richard and Paddy both mentioned two massively overpriced outsiders ? Lyreen Legend or Houblon Des Obeaux (get one early before they shorten) and didn?t have too much bad to say about Hadrian?s Approach. QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE Sprinter Sacre a moral cert, if you?re doing a bet do it for it to win by at least 15l. Somersby might be the only one to run on for a place, and so betting it e/w or in market without not a bad idea. WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (OPEN NH FLAT RACE) Gordon and Mark both really liked Blackmail who has been working well and needs good ground. Get on early to get a good price. Paddy also liked Regal Encore; The Liquidator might be a good each way. Johnny O also got a mention. Of those at the top of the bottom I like Union Dues. Watch out for the Outlander who will skip the Festival to run at Punchestown. WORLD HURDLE No value in Oscar Whiskey (only Mark liked him), JP and his yard are talking up Get Me Outta Here, Paddy and Richard liked Smad Palace e/w. Paddy also mentioned Trustan Times at a big price. I?ve a sneaky suspicion for Solwhit who the panel agreed was probably the classiest horse in the race. JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE Our Conor has been working well, and Gordon likes him too. Mark likes Far West and Rolling Star, Paddy also likes Rolling Star as he questions whether the Fav will stay. One of the first 3 will win, backed up by stats over recent years. Which of the three ? opinion varied. CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP Gary wanted to avoid Bob?s Worth, but Mark really wanted to bet on it, as did Paddy (probably two best on panel). Ronan reckoned Bob?s worth should be 7/4. Avoid Captain Chris, and First Lieutenant could place though should really go for the Ryanair. Generally, Bob?s Worth over Sir Des Champs. OTHER PICKS First Lieutenant ? Ryanair, cert to place, NRNB. Alderwood ? Last race, 8/1, same mark as last year, Couch?s tip. Poquelin ? Byrne Group Plate. No worse than good or soft. Richard coulnd?t emphasis this pick enough. Salsify ? Foxhunter?s Chase. Paddy?s pick. Pont Alexandre (above) was Counh?s and Gordon?s nap of the week. Bonisland (entered in 4 races) ? Gordon likes NRNB here. Champagne Fever ? NRNB and E/W ? entered in a few races. Captain Conan (Jewson) ? according to Couch and Paddy. Module (unknown race) ? according to Paddy. Fruity O Rooney (JLT) ? Richard. Battle Group , K Bishop horse, Portney Lodge race?? ? Richard, NRNB. Nacomo Beau (sp.) (Pertemps) ? Richard. Petit Zig (Fred Winter) ? Richard. Mary King?s orse in the 4m race (Paddy). Inis Island (entered in Coral and Albert Bartlett) ? so NRNB. Paddy?s tip. Green Belt Elite ? entered in 2 races so take NRNB, tipped by Paddy and Richard. Tonar D?Oudaries ? Gordon tip Council, Fred Winter? Gordon tip Druid?s Nephew ? Last race of First day ? Counh tip. Uncle Junior e/w in Cross Country. BETS BEFORE / SUPPLEMENTS JP?s son owns a horse called Sharian (sp?) that will run at Sandown this week, Colin Murphy, back for Cheltenham if it enters also. Barney?s Honour in Downpatrick this week.

Its difficult these days. Normal chip shop would be your best bet? "Fish Chips and More" on East Dulwich Road opposite Altima - or Brittania or Emilys?

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Did anyone get the score right? (Apart from anyone who copied me)