Rob W

I can't believe that the Labour party would elect either Burnham or Cooper - by the next election it'll have been 10 years since they were part of the last Labour Govt ......... and that wasn't exactly a success

right at the start of the seasonat Villa I thought both teams had the look of outfits that could slide out of the PL by accident No doubt we'll do it in style - Hull will get a late goal v ManU and we get a last minute penalty which is sliced out for a throw-in.....................................

if we didn't wtach it the TV money and the wages would come down soon enough It's because so many people wtach on TV (as opposed to turning up in the flesh) that the meeja and ad guys can pay the cash same as F1 or the Indian Creeket guys

But hasn't global warming slowed up recently??

keeps the crooked politicians off the front page tho'

I always read your offerings with interest Alex - a window into different places & ideas

lets face it lads - we're being had The owner doesn't give a stuff - he only holds on in the hope soemone will apy him a decent profit on the club the 50,000 of us who turn up week in week out are just mugs yesterday was just like some of our early season games (Villa away for example) - no idea, no tactics, no passion, no skill, no idea

face actually - fell asleep it was so interesting reading all the comments on here 0945ktrshgagpifgtyy woops.....................

aaaaaa another Conspiracy Theory from the Master..................

40 should do it but I have soem seriosu worreis - often the bottom lot go on a short run of succes and soemone just above gets caught.................

it gets worse and worse - I thought we'd hit absolutely rock bottom at Southampton but this........................................

Que??? As ever Alex your cutting wit is ssoooo far above my ancient brain I missed the joke...............

so if Mr Putin decides not to stop at Ukraine but to roll back to 1989 what do you do to stop him???

I have to say that you are taking a real risk employing a Brit - they don't turn up, they moan, they threaten to sue at the drop of hat They are slo horribly unproductive - the French (for Gods sake) make more value in 4 days than the average Brit does in 5

Will be much missed I understand he was a really nice guy as well..............................

"race for Space"

just back from Ferrara - fantastic!!!

I can't see us getting rid of Trident - it's there and no-one (other than the Libyans and the Surf Efrikans) have ever stopped an N-bomb programme You can't have an effective airborne deterrent and I can't see anyone being happy about digging deep holes for missiles onshore UK or trucking them about the rail network

Chelski

shudder........

From th Beeb The Greek government has produced a list of reforms to try to satisfy the demands of creditors in Europe while maintaining its pre-election pledges. Here are some of the main points from the list - contained in a letter from the Greek government to its European partners obtained by Reuters - detailing the steps Greece plans to take. Fiscal structural policies Tax policies Broaden the definition of tax fraud and evasion, making it harder to avoid taxesImprove the collection of VAT, fighting evasion using technologyCreate "a new culture of tax compliance" to make sure that all sections of society - particularly the wealthy - "contribute fairly to the financing of public policies"Work with European and international partners to establish a database that helps tax authorities assess the veracity of previous income tax returnsPublic Spending Work towards improving the efficiency of central and local government departmentsIdentify cost-saving measures through a thorough spending review of every ministry, reorganising non-salary and non-pension expenditures which account for "an astounding 56% of total public expenditure"Use cross-checking to validate benefits to "help identify non-eligible beneficiaries"Control health expenditure and improve medical services, while granting universal access to healthcareSocial Security Take measures to continue modernising the pension system, reducing the social and political pressure for early retirementPublic Administration and Corruption Make the fight against corruption a national priorityTarget the smuggling of fuel and tobacco products, and tackle money launderingActivate legislation to ensure that media outlets pay market prices for the broadcast frequencies they use Financial Stability Instalment schemes Improve enforcement methods for collecting unpaid taxesDe-criminalise lower income debtors with small liabilitiesBanking and non-performing loans Collaborate with banks to avoid auctions of the main residence of households that are below a certain income threshold, while "punishing strategic defaulters"Take measures to support the most vulnerable households, and modernise bankruptcy laws Policies to promote growth Privatisation and public asset management Commit not to roll back privatisations that have been completed, and to respect tender processes that have already been launchedReview privatisations that have not yet been launched with a view to maximising the state's long-term benefitsLabour market reforms Phase in "a new 'smart' approach to collective wage bargaining that balances the need for flexibility with fairness"Over time, to raise the minimum wage in a manner that safeguards competitiveness and employment prospects Humanitarian crisis Address needs arising from the recent rise in absolute poverty though measures such as food stampsEvaluate a pilot minimum income scheme, with a view to extending it nationwideEnsure that the fight against the humanitarian crisis does not have a negative effect on the finances

jeez - 50p for a pencil!!! Can't remember when i last bought one - whats the stationery cupboard for???

No reform = EXIT I think - the germans know that if they give in to eh Greeks they'll finish up supporting Italy & Spain next

anyone who refused Mick Jagger entrance to a nightclub as he wasn't dressed to fit can't be all bad.......................

nearly 6 years since I started this thread and not much progress i expect when it does it happen it'll be like the smoking ban or drinking in pubs in the afternoon or gay marriage after a couple of years people will say "did we REALLY beleive that?"