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I thought (though I could be wrong) that the Catholic Church are selling the tickets so they get the money. Afterall don't you think they deserve it? No?

Apparently he's not even using the pope mobile now. Arriving by helicopter then using some other car. Not sure where he's landing in the helicopter though, I assume not Cofton Park seeing as they relaid the whole Bristol Road for his visit.

Well you wouldn't want the general public mixing with the Catholics would you? Perish the thought. I hadn't heard this actually. Where did you read/hear it? It wouldn't surprise me for a second, just wondered where you'd seen it. I'm going to go up on the hill behind my house to look out over the park when he's there to see how full it is, will be interesting to see. I imagine I'll be up there with all the snipers. But then I guess they'll be lying down so they shouldn't be in the way.

When I first heard the Pope was coming to the park at the end of my road I was quite pleased I seem to remember. Quite a coup having the Pope come to your local park. I thought I might even go and see the event just to see what was going on. Since that moment everything I hear about the visit just seems a complete waste. Mainly of money, but also time, public space. For example we got a letter through the door the other day saying the park will be closed for TWENTY FIVE days. For him to be there for a couple of hours. To bless a statue of Cardinal Newman which hasn't even been finished and will be vandalised soon after being pu in the park anyway. The amount of sunday league football that happens there each weekend is huge. Do all those matches get cancelled for those 3 weekends? Presumably. The letter also explained we'd still be able to use the 'perimeter' of the park for those days. Great (not that I'd be using it). I went past the other day. Literally 2 metres worth of grass between the edge of the park and the massive barriers at most points. Less in some places. There's been 24 hour police presence at three points around the park for a few weeks now. One of the points you can barely see the park as it's at the bottom of a hill shielding their view of the park, ridiculous. British tax payers are paying £12m for this bloke to come on his holidays here. Yet even if mos of us wanted to go and see him we can't. Everyone who goes has to be catholic and be selected by their church (they get an allocation). So why are the rest of us paying for something we're not allowed to attend on account of our religion (or lack of). Whether we want to go or not is irrelevant. But can you imagine the outcry if a high profile Islamic leader came to the UK, at a cost of £12m. And all Christians, Hundus etc. weren't allowed to attend? The tabloids would have a field day. So why is it accepted for the Pope. He's the head of an organisation worth an estimated $100bn (the richest institution in the world) so why are we paying for him to come? And what benefit do we have of him coming? Even ignoring the cost he's causing massive disruption to people around the sites he's visiting. I assume I'm not alone in this view, bu I'm interested to hear if any of the Catholics on here support his visit or are even going to one of his masses? Please don't turn this into an argument about religion or it will just get locked. Let's just leave it as a discussion about his visit.

Thanks doctor Steven.

Most successful manager we've ever appointed. Can't argue with that really. There were managers I wanted more, but they're unemployment so I'll take this. Obviously I'll reserve judgement until Christmas or so though.

In his heart, bu not as much as money is. Greedy bastard.

Well let's hope it was true about his resignation so we don't have to hear from him at all. Here's the story on Sky Sports if no-one's posted it by the way (can't see it) here

A few posts above yours (eight roughly).

Sorry if this has alaready been posted but haven't noticed it. Thankfully not quotes, I can accept GH, but please Paul McGrath, NOT PINOCCHIO! Express

Sure we've done this before but I agree. Roger Moore for me.

Remember that first press conference where they menioned us about 10 times? You could tell they were no different under the new owners then.

Ireland, Ireland Together the Villa roar Shoulder to shoulder We'll answer Ireland's call Could replace first 'Ireland' with Steven I guess.

The Guardian article talked about one of Houllier's duties being o set up a global scouting network at hte club. Which would certainly help us out (if we're actually going to buy some players ever).

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Race relations consultant?

Never realised you were a Kaiserslautern fan mate, how did that start? I was there on Friday (was it Friday? They all merge into one...). Loved every minute of it. Brilliant atmosphere, great game,fell for them slightly, bought a scarf and everything! I realise that it won't always be that good an atmosphere as it was their first home game after promotion and playing the champions but you can tell i's alwaysa a good atmosphere. We had a lot of Baern fans around us (in the home section). We're going back for another Bundesliga game in Freiburg in February. No plans to go back to Kaiserslautern yet but I'd like to in future and will keep an eye on their results. What made you get into them? This post didn't give it away then? As for why Kaiser? Here earlier in this thread <- In fact, that page is mainly me yapping about Kaiserslautern So it is. Good stuff. Have you ever been to a game there? I've bought a scarf now so I'm commited to them being my German team! I'll be back one day.

Well I'd love to thinkthat Ladbrokes have a reason to suspend betting on Moyes but we'll see. I won't be getting my hopes up.

I rushed home to watch that today. Thanks boys. Good win agains a decent team.

Never realised you were a Kaiserslautern fan mate, how did that start? I was there on Friday (was it Friday? They all merge into one...). Loved every minute of it. Brilliant atmosphere, great game,fell for them slightly, bought a scarf and everything! I realise that it won't always be that good an atmosphere as it was their first home game after promotion and playing the champions but you can tell i's alwaysa a good atmosphere. We had a lot of Baern fans around us (in the home section). We're going back for another Bundesliga game in Freiburg in February. No plans to go back to Kaiserslautern yet but I'd like to in future and will keep an eye on their results. What made you get into them?

There's a diffence between being a big club and being he only club in a city where here's **** all to do.

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We lost at Blackburn early las season I seem to remember. Sill had a decent start overall.

You're a pessimistic little... so and so.