Alex

Reminds me of the time Fop misspelt Gemmill and instead of just admitting it pretended it was some clever pun that he refused to explain.

I suppose the former at least has the potential to be funny

It was fucking ridiculous taking Hameed and not playing him. I can see why they played Duckett, after the ODIs but in that case he should've played instead of Ballance who'd arguably already had too many chances. Hameed will probably now get thrown in at the deep end against India which seems unfair.

If they think Duckett can open then surely he can bat at 3. Root hasn't been as good there as at 4 or 5 (and he's been significantly worse but for that 254 flattering his figures at 3).

A yarn well spun

He should've got one of those beer helmets. Which would've also made a good nickname for him

Like the directors' vote of confidence that

Plus Benitez is a dour manager, unlike theirs.

Be even better if it read: Tweet something like Brilliant from Redmond...

That's because they're so shit that our being a division below them is the only thing they have left to cling to.

I actually know a Villa fan who's a really good laugh and is sound. I'm not saying that to be contrary, I'm mentioning it because it's so unusual.

I fucking love that album. Agree about that version of War Pigs as well.

J69 and a mate deciding which video to rent:

Aye, there's a few good performances in series 1 but I thought she was fucking brilliant

Ha! Class so it is

We Want Plates. Was just on about that at work today as someone was slagging off The Botanist in town (which as on there a while back).

Are you thinking of Serbia more recently?

Thought this was canny, about a Sicilian photographer famous for her Mafia photos. Reminded me of Weegee's work: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-37749921

Vaguely remember it actually.

Don't know if this got a mention or not so apologies if already posted:

Indeed

It's a shame because him and Man Utd are such a likeable combination.

Quality is a massive thing but you're spot on about the mentality. Look at last season