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Getting back to the subject of young Bethell, if, as I understand it, he was signed on a one match loan, does that mean he is now going to play for Warwickshire Seconds now. It seems such a waste of a wonderful young talent if that is the case.

But could she get her teams to win in men’s football, proper football? ? ?

Indeed, and only for this one match, I believe. Nevertheless, I doubt many Glos. fans ever thought otherwise.

Thanks, and now you remind me, that is how I remember it ?. Oh, and now I think about it, I recognise (remember) the relevance of Trevor Brooking ?.

Quite possibly, it was several years ago ?. Whatever, I remember getting the question right, after many ‘No, don’t tell me’ requests, and I still wonder how many (younger than us) would get it right today. Incidentally, how was the question worded and how does Trevor Brooking fit in to the answer?

You’ve lost me there. Congratulations on your win, by the way. A shame ‘Jordan’ no longer posts on here.

I remember getting the answer (after much thought) to the FA Cup football question: ’What do Villa and Sunderland have in common?’ I wonder how many would get it today, without resorting to Google?

Very much my feelings, although I watched today’s final. I am very pleased I did - I thought it was an excellent match.

Presumably, they’ll play in blue next time - should they reach another cup final, and should he still be in charge.

But, with Scott and now Harris gone, the hard work might just have eased a bit (mentally).

Don't worry, he's apparently back on now. Gregory saying that you needn't have bothered - he has just knocked out Zak Chappell's middle stump with an excellent delivery. Glos now 8, effectively 9, down if GvB is unable to bat - Jack L has just got Bethell LBW.

Spotted as a youngster in Barbados some years ago and given a scholarship by Warwickshire. He certainly looks promising.

Who was the commentator with the broad Bristolian accent? He sounded as if he might have been an ex-Rovers player. He certainly sounded as if he was a Rovers supporter ?.

Apparently ?, 8 pages and counting. https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/19697/barton-favourite-next-burnley-manager

We all have different memories, but mine was: ‘When we get promotion, This is what we’ll sing, We all love you, We all love you, Galley is our King.’ Still, whatever floats your boat.

Two questions about this match. Firstly, who is commenting on the live feed? Secondly, I have not been to The County Ground for decades, but would anybody be kind enough to let me know the identity of the large imposing stone building on one side of the ground?

Ton Abell just dropped by Hammond at second slip; a regulation catch in to his hands then out again. Abell had already started walking, when he must have heard the groans and returned to the crease.

Another fortunate guess. Wordle 328 3/6 ?? ??? ?????

Obviously, I got the first letter right with my first attempt, but after my second attempt had had four vowels refused. As I said, it was then just a fortunate inspired guess.

Leeds cynicism was certainly disappointing, especially when, as you say, they had such a great team/squad - I know you were referring to out and out goal scorers, but they also had occasional scorers such as Giles and Bremner, Jack Charlton, Terry Cooper and, of course, our very own ? Norman Hunter. I do agree, though, about the fans and, for that reason if no other, would have a wry smile were they to be relegated.

I watched the 1965 FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Leeds (on black and white TV), and whilst I recall the match itself was quite boring, I was enthralled by Leeds' black South African winger, Albert Johanneson, and, from that moment, Leeds became my 'second team'. I acknowledge I may be in the minority on this forum, but I really enjoyed watching that Don Revie team. I can't stand them now, though, and started to go off them following their fans' outrageous behaviour to me during our fantastic FA Cup victory at Elland Road.

Obviously, an inspired guess to conclude, but I was quite pleased with myself. Wordle 327 3/6 ?? ?????

I appreciate you were joking, but Corinne Diacre, the current French women's team manager, might be considered as a pioneer. Ten years or so ago, she managed Clermont for a few years in the French 'Second Division', with moderate success, a first in French football. Somewhat ironically, given some of the comments on here, she replaced the original choice, the successful Portuguese Coach, Helena Costa, who resigned shortly after being appointed, without even taking up the post, claiming the Club was too 'amateurish' ?.

RV is suing CR for libel, i.e. that she issued a false (written) statement (without just cause) that was damaging to her reputation. Whilst there are defences, (fair comment, justification), the onus (burden of proof) is on the Defendant (CR) to prove that the allegedly libellous statement was true. I have not really been following the case in detail, but, if I understand correctly, VR is stating that it was not her who leaked the stories to the press, but her agent, the unfortunate girl who dropped her mobile telephone into the North Sea. Presumably, this is why CR's barrister has been trying to demonstrate that VR's agent was acting under her direct instructions. As far as VR's reputation is concerned, however, I would suggest this has been damaged far more by the Court revelations than any suggestion she did or did not leak CR's stories to the press. What a horrible character. One thing I omitted in my post, concerning the necessity for the Defendant (CR) to prove that her statement was true, is that her statement simply said that the leaks came from VR's account, i.e. she didn't say that VR herself had leaked them personally. Unless I am mistaken, VR has already confirmed in Court that this is correct!

On another note, James Bracey has been out of touch the last few games. Is this the match he refinds his form?