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I'm not sure how that would help. Help who? It was mentioned that Southampton had a similar system and it helped them with getting Koeman when they replaced the guy who went to Tottenham. It can't be a bad thing having a list of ready made replacements should you need to replace a player or coach or whatever. Of course the trick is having the right DOF to who is able compile a database of decent talent and not just any random names. It seemed to work for Albion while Ashworth(?) was at the club. Were all 15+ names available or reasonably attainable? Were they in any particular order, perhaps quality, chance of actually getting them, age, cost in salary, cost of severene, alphabetical? How often should the list of candidates be reviewed as their form and value changed with the passing of each game? Do we know Villa don't have similar lists? If not, how long would it take to compile a decent sized list. It shouldn't take more than a few hours to come up with possible candidates. Having a list ready (and we don't know Villa didn't have a list) really doesn't help much. You could have a list of a 100 and still pick the wrong manager or not have a list ready, compile a shortlist over a few days and end up with the right man.

I'm not sure how that would help.

Poor Rugeley.

Unless things change very significantly, I really can't see another team splitting the two Mercedes cars.

So he's gone all posh on us! He can add a letter but he can't hide! We know who you are... we know who you are...

Would each way pay down to 3rd or 4th? I wouldn't take much from the latest testing. I expect Mercedes were running comfortably below full power. No point in showing your cards too early.

You need to get some perspective. **** you Dad, I'm living my own life! I assume you were lost about what was funny about the boat/helicopter picture and my subsequent Father Ted picture. The answer is perspective based, hence my comment to you!

You need to get some perspective.

still 100 days to go of course , plenty of time for Argentina to invade the Falklands or somethingEDIT: Split from the current government topic because... it's about the election, silly! Bicks I think it will be close but with the tories having the most seats. I think Milliband will have the same unfortunate 'last minute' affect that Kinnock had in 1991. I can see the tories with a larger vote (by a few percent) but with only a few more seats. A lot can change from the current predictions over the next 100 days, especially with the media mostly set to favour the right wing parties. Remember this?

I agree, although isn't it a common complaint that most of the main UK parties occupy virtually the same centre ground so that in reality there is little to choose between them?

I would respond as follows: "Thank you for your kind offer. We shall consider it and commit to formally accepting or refusing your offer over the duration of the next four seasons."

Plenty of "probably"s there! 3m to £4m for a one season loan fee is doubtful in my opinion. If the total amount is £8m, I'd have thought it was made up of £1m loan plus £7m signing on fee, certainly no worse than £2m plus £6m. Should we cough up another £6m or so to keep TC permanently? Not from what I've witnessed this half season. I suppose it just depends on the nature of the August deal. I got the impression at the time that the deal was pretty much done, but couldn't be pushed through in time for deadline, so they made it a loan, but with a big loan fee which was a first installment in a future fee. All speculation - I just won't be too surprised if we end up making it permanent this January. I agree that the terms were far from clear. I'm currently clinging to the hope that the recent media release stating TC is 'considering his options' is enabling TC to save face whilst the club decides not to take up the option to buy. #clutchingatstraws

Plenty of "probably"s there! 3m to £4m for a one season loan fee is doubtful in my opinion. If the total amount is £8m, I'd have thought it was made up of £1m loan plus £7m signing on fee, certainly no worse than £2m plus £6m. Should we cough up another £6m or so to keep TC permanently? Not from what I've witnessed this half season.

It would appear that you can replace your fuses with shotgun cartridges!

So near... yet so far.

I don't think a ban reduction is an option of the appeal process.

I hope you are managing. What age are your kids?

Yep, they were waiting in the foyer for the manu limo to pick them up!

Maybe she has a phlegm fetish? Or fancied the thick head?

If you look carefully you can actually see the moment Townsend's heart breaks.

Keeping to the theme of this thread, I have a strong dislike of unintended double negatives.

Whats the issue with Lewis? Too sulky, too much bling and too much twitter 'look at me' crap!

Pleased we have a UK world champion; wish it was a more likeable one!