Kitman

I've done two half marathons and that was hard, but the training you need to do to get by is nothing like the full race. You really need to be motivated to do it (unless you're not bothered about collapsing part way through a la Jade Goody) and stick with the programme even when you don't fancy it or there's something better to do( which there always is). In my case I love getting out to run and there's loads of great runs around here but after two months or so of running 5 times a week it gets on your tits. I wish I'd done it 20 years ago now when it'd have been a bit easier (mind you, I was into beer, kebabs and smokes so probably not!). However I'm excited about the challenge of doing the race so it's worth it to me. Can see why it would bore the tits off most people though...

Never left home?

They're turking the piss

Polish Nick will have come in his long johns reading that

You would say that, just to cover your tracks. Dang but you're smart!

Yes, but in the secret forum you said you wanted to take his eyes out with a rusty spoon.......

If we got 14 degrees in the middle of winter we would all be out in shorts and t-shirts. We had 5 continious weeks of snow last year with temps on -13 degrees It's what you're used to. You live in Yorkshire, it's fucking freezing I should know, I lived in north Yorkshire for a while (ripon way)

I hear that Shefki Kuqi is available... Pay as you play?

Useless fuckers. They'd be sat round a table debating composite 22 regarding the amendment to the trust constitution while Fat Ash dismantled SJP and sold it as pig iron.

If we get Barton out and Enrique sold for 10 mill, surely that must free up the funds for a couple of free transfers? I expect we could attract nigel winter burn and dean windass if the money's right.....

Not sure about te Koko but I've drunk plenty of Cloudy Bay. Marlborough and central otago wines are generally very good. NZ is a little like the opposite of France in that they export their best wines, so it's relatively expensive to drink the really good stuff. That said there's plenty of good wine at reasonable prices here. I tend to drink Pinot noir in winter, in fact I'm drinking a nice hawkes bay Pinot now when I should be going to bed Matakana is about an hour from Auckland, really nice place. Te Koko is the stuff made using 'wild yeast' (similar to sour dough bread) so it's more expensive / difficult to make. It does taste quite different to the 'ordinary' Cloudy Bay like (although that is very nicec too). Aha, never tried it. Sound like just the ticket for a business lunch so I don't have to pay for it

I wonder where the goals are coming from as things stand. That defence won't keep many clean sheets imo.

Not sure about te Koko but I've drunk plenty of Cloudy Bay. Marlborough and central otago wines are generally very good. NZ is a little like the opposite of France in that they export their best wines, so it's relatively expensive to drink the really good stuff. That said there's plenty of good wine at reasonable prices here. I tend to drink Pinot noir in winter, in fact I'm drinking a nice hawkes bay Pinot now when I should be going to bed Matakana is about an hour from Auckland, really nice place.

Unfortunately I'm a greedy bastard and I like to drink. If I didn't do something I'd end up looking like CT. I've never been one for the gym but there's loads in the area where I work so I'm thinking I might go in a couple of lunchtimes a week. Good for you. Same for me, re: the drink like although I've cut down on the beer and drink wine more these days. Also had a few lifestyle changes (remember those, eh CT? ) which help me keep the weight off. I probably walk somewhere in the region of 25 miles a week for a start. Walking's the best exercise (yes I spelt that right). I mainly drink wine these days but will drink a few beers and shorts with workmates to celebrate the end of the week. Swimming is supposed to be really good for you but I don't really enjoy it, which is ironic given I live 5 minutes walk from a decent beach. Aye, I'll tend to drink beer if I'm out. Btw, I don't think I've had a bad bottle of wine from NZ. We're spoilt for choice tbh. The whites are particularly good imo, so looking forward to summer

Apparently his first offer was a pearl necklace

No doubt more crap abOut keeping our powder dry and having injured lads back being like new signings. I wish I wasn't so cynical about this lot.

Unfortunately I'm a greedy bastard and I like to drink. If I didn't do something I'd end up looking like CT. I've never been one for the gym but there's loads in the area where I work so I'm thinking I might go in a couple of lunchtimes a week. Good for you. Same for me, re: the drink like although I've cut down on the beer and drink wine more these days. Also had a few lifestyle changes (remember those, eh CT? ) which help me keep the weight off. I probably walk somewhere in the region of 25 miles a week for a start. Walking's the best exercise (yes I spelt that right). I mainly drink wine these days but will drink a few beers and shorts with workmates to celebrate the end of the week. Swimming is supposed to be really good for you but I don't really enjoy it, which is ironic given I live 5 minutes walk from a decent beach.

You have to wonder if he will grow to be the modern Newcastle fan when those who really care just can't stand to see the club get raped. 30'000 blind people wishing players the best of luck and praising the books after another is forced out or sold at a profit. ALL HAIL THE BALANCE SHEET!

Unfortunately I'm a greedy bastard and I like to drink. If I didn't do something I'd end up looking like CT. I've never been one for the gym but there's loads in the area where I work so I'm thinking I might go in a couple of lunchtimes a week.

For the love of god WHY ? You'll be 50, fit as a lop with dust for knees. Exactly, I'm 33 I only run when I play football these days. Cross trainers and miles of bike work is the way. Never had nee knee problems till abut 18 month ago, never had one injury, but they started coming up like puddings when I was running on concrete, I don't run now apart from football, me sprinting pace has all but gone anyway. That's because you're about 17 stone or something, isn't it? I'm only 10 stone nothing, my feet barely touch the pavement. Actually its just till beginning of oct and then I'll taper down ahead of the race. Once I've run the thing (hopefully) I'll probably play cricket with a bit of gym work thrown in.

I'm expecting us to lodge a bid with villa for n'zogbia on 30 august. I'm pretty hopeful.

For the love of god WHY ? You'll be 50, fit as a lop with dust for knees. Doing the Auckland marathon on 31 October