FOOTBALL WEEK 11

We are over half way through week 11. Yet more surprises. Well done Lola for correctly forecasting the Brentford v Norwich result, and Lola and Di for the correct prediction of the Brighton v NewC score. No one predicted the Chelsea result and it was maybe surprising that the 2 results predicted were the ManC derby and CPalace vs Wolves. Of the rest of the games, hate and the gashed have gone for a draw, whilst everyone else has gone for Arsenal; half of us have predicted Everton v Spurs as a draw and most favouring Liverpool to beat WHU. This weeks latest table

We will see what the rest of the results bring. Bristol City managed to throw another result away against 10 men and in the 90th minute with a penalty. I suspects heads will roll there soon. Swansea’s recent run was ended with a thumping at Bournemouth, who with Fulham are looking good for return to the Prem. Sunderland are another set of losers where they may need to be a change of manager? I was optimistic with a new owner but some things never change!

Footie on mainstream tele with Oxford vs Bristol Rovers at lunchtime flicking between that and Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth. And then St.Albans vs Forest Green for a vegetarian feast at tea time. There are also a couple of other games being shown.

SLEAZE 2

John Major makes damning criticism of Johnson, tory backbenchers are horrified at the way they are treated, the public have started to turn their backs on him, albeit very slowly. But how is it that Johnson is still more popular than Starmer.

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The number of domestic flights taken by ministers and civil servants last year – 293 per day! Who is hosting the summit on the climate change crisis – remind me! Why did anyone from the ONS need to fly domestically? Let alone 2055 of them. No wonder the government halved duty on domestic flights to £6.50 – a quick calculation makes that nearly £1 million saved!

SLEAZE

I am sure Johnson is technically correct in how he has declared his Marbella holiday. It was just poorly timed and rather a crass thing to do when so many are feeling the pinch of financial changes. His flat refurbishment may be another issue altogether as he seems to think he is above the law and appears shocked that anyone could question him – Boris aren’t I lovable Johnson.

WEEPING!

In 1976 I started teaching about climate change. But Nadhim Zahawi seems to think he has a new idea about introducing it to the curriculum. I think there have been thousands of hours put in by teachers to enlighten our students about climate change. But maybe we were too polite and avoided pointing the finger at the politicians and industrialists who are destroying the quality of life on our planet.

COVID

Some positive thoughts. They UK medicines regulator has approved an oral antiviral drug – molnupiravir for use for people with mild infections soon after a positive test. This along with the new French vaccine offer greater protection from the ravages of the first wave of the pandemic. It is now imperative to get all these advances out to the poorer countries and hopefully prevent any new major new variants.

MR UTURN

The Guardian today lists more than 30 U Turns under Johnson’s leadership, if it can be called that. Basically his modus operandi is to say whatever comes into his small brain with conviction and enthusiasm. When the public turn against an idea he ditches it for the opposite with conviction and enthusiasm. This has cost us, the tax payer £ billions, and cost thousands of lives.

MAGIC

Golden lemon verbena leaves, crushed and soaked in boiling water, add finely chopped ginger, lemon juice and honey. Then some brandy and reheat and enjoy!

U TURNS

Maybe some MP’s should feel very stupid this morning as the government U turned. I guess we should be thankful that our democracy has rejected this attempt at undermining its foundations.

SLEAZE

Why the shock? It is highly likely that this was a pre-emptive strike to cover up the sleaze of the past 2 years as government contracts for millions were handed out without proper scrutiny. If it was about natural justice there would have been no whip needed.