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Why United will be the better for Ratcliffe
Jim Ratcliffe has delivered the news of his agreement with the Glaziers as a Christmas present to the fans. Many fans will be disappointed that the Glaziers retain overall control of the club, but as a can’t be bothered Yeovil … Continue reading
Should our appetite for growth reduce with age?
I hear a lot about “appetite for risk” but nothing about “appetite for growth”. We are currently experiencing high inflation , some would say stagflation. Stagflation is when things cost more but we don’t produce more – so don’t … Continue reading
The magic and muck of the cup; mixed news for Yeovil Town fans
The Romance of the Cup It has been a strange weekend for supporters of Yeovil Town FC. We were treated to a 1-0 win in the FA cup second round against struggling Stevenage FC. It will be remembered mostly for … Continue reading
We can live with losing, can we cope with winning?
As I woke up this morning, my dream was still with me, we had beaten the Italians and were European Champions. I fully expect that dream to be realised and that I will return to my bed in a state … Continue reading
Has politics saved football?
For decades we have heard footballing pundits moan about the politicization of football, it’s worth posting this paragraph of an excellent BBC article on the European Super League. The government’s promise this week to legislate, effectively in order to grant … Continue reading
Football united
Absolutely disgusted @LFC !! Most of these English clubs, have been built by the working class and their local community, and now their ownership are selling their soul to a money grabbing Super League. A absolute disgrace to football. #NoToSuperLeague … Continue reading
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Tagged Chelsea F.C., football, Liverpool, Manchester City F.C., Manchester United F.C., Perez, Super League, Tottenham Hotspur
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The terror of league tables
Unless you are top of the league (and having a laugh), looking at a league table with you or your team in it, can be a scary team. Friday afternoon is when First Actuarial publish their Monkey League and … Continue reading
Making pensions as important as football
I have received a nice email from the Pensions Minister , some of which can be shared. It would be easy for Guy Opperman, days after getting Royal Assent to the Pension Schemes Act, to sit back. Instead I … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, Andy Haldane, DWP, FCA, football, Guidance, pension, TPR
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Bury , Bolton – Bournemouth??!
It wasn’t very long ago that I used to watch Bournemouth and I through loose change into buckets outside Dean Court when it looked as if the club might lose league status. Now AFC Bournemouth is a Premier League success … Continue reading
Pensions before politics!
It must be odd to hear your job is up for grabs in six weeks time. Even with a 10,000 majority, Richard Harrington MP – our Pensions Minister – must have been a little flustered by the announcement from … Continue reading
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Tagged Brighton, estate agents, football, Pensions Dashboard, Property, property rights, simon kirby, Treasury, watford
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