Mick Mac

I hoped I would be. Oh well.

SeanMacGabhann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > But the rules have worked until today. And they > will work again. This is unprecedented. The rules > might change on the back of it but what we are > witnessing will never happen again either way The rules did not envisage a time when big serves would rule the game. Unfortunatley that is where we are on grass courts, 5th sets will on average be longer than 20 years ago.

greedy cow.

Bugger....

Are these 2 guys buddies by any chance?

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Why? Even if you don't like the game you have to > respect the sheer determination and physical > effort. yes i do respect that pgc. but there has to be a better answer to establishing the best player. tie breaker at some point maybe after 10-10.

Its a complete joke imo. sorry.

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > This seems to make me some sort of tory-nut-hugger > lunatic. Yes - say anything slightly elitist Jeremy and you are done for...don't mention being middle income whatever you do.

Team James, Johnson, A Cole, Upson, Terry, Barry, Milner, Lampard, Gerrard, Rooney, Defoe.

East Dulwich is too snooty to show sport in pubs.....footie is for ruffians, ask Scott.

SimonM Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Tommy Docherty, I think? He also came out with the quote "They will be home before the postcards". Hopefully not relevant for England this world cup.....

Don't forget that the highest earners, in changes announced since the start of this recession now pay 50% tax, have lost the benefit of their personal allowance, have higher national insurance contributions on earnings, have had relief on their pension contributions slashed and will also pay higher CGT (if they have amy money left to invest). I think it is right that this has happened, but don't believe those who say the lower earners are hardest hit. I think there is a fair balance being struck.

The school reference was meant for those with school children - apparently a lot of heads are not doing anything to allow the children to see the game, so the children will miss at least part of the game - which I think will be very disappointing for some of them.

You mean this man? We need this man.....

Agree with all of that. You and me should discuss this over a beer soon. Or maybe just talk about football instead. Less taxing....

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Mick Mac Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Felt really sorry for France today. Sad to see > > them go home. They deserved much better. > > Dripping with sarcsm and bile Oh yes - all of the above. What a waste of a world cup place. And Domenech can't even shake hands at the end of the game, which BBC highlighted as shameful. Poor show.

Looks like the Tories won on most of the coalition debates. The VAT increase is a fair way to collect a lot of tax. Food and childrens clothing remain zero rated. A ,ot of VAT related spending is optional. The increase in the personal allowance (earnings tested) helps lower earners. The Capital Gains rise to 28% is less than expected (40%) and therefore the gap between income and capital gains tax rates is sufficient to encourage saving/investment. Vince Cable lost out here, he wanted personal investmnets, second homes/buy to lets etc taxed at 40%. Reduced Corporation Tax should attract companies to the UK and prevent UK companies relocating. The welfare state and housing allowance probably needed a review. NHS spending will be increaed in real terms - Education unfortunatley will probably lose out. Like every other country in Europe, public sector pay has been frozen but many private sector employees have had a pay cut. Whether any of these cuts endanger the recovery we will find out. Hopefully not.

Have to say we are very lucky as there are two alternatives for me - Watch it in the office with free beers supplied or alternatively one of the bosses has booked a spot in a local pub for us to watch it there. I guess World Cup games during working hours are very rare - but nevertheless - quite generous I think. Obviously I have to pretend to be supporting England, otherwise I'm back at my desk pdq....;-)

Felt really sorry for France today. Sad to see them go home. They deserved much better.

Drinks I'll be meeting Quids and possibly some others....this Friday night 25 June 9pm at the Victoria for a beer. If anyone is interested please join us. Mick. We will be in whatever is the "main" bar there. Victoria Inn

I have it on good authority that the accent does come in for a bit of ribbing at home. Don't suppose he cares though.

Immense - but it all ended in tears.

fabio apparently has said to itv that john terry has made a big mistake. Does this put his selection in doubt?

you missed a letter. A bit ghoulish that one.

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rolf used to play The Swan in Stockwell, it was a > great show ! > Two Little Boys on a skinful is always a > tearjerker live. Cant believe i missed him. I thought i was there most nights.