tom_widdows

3rd placed teams updated Ranking (with games against bottom team removed) 1) Hungary -P5 GF5 GA3 Pts10 2) Switzerland - P5 GF9 GA4 Pts9 3) Scotland - P5 GF6 GA5 Pts8 4) Netherlands - P5 GF10 GA5 Pts7 5) Russia - P5 GF7 GA3 Pts7 6) Albania -P4 GF4 GA5 Pts7 7) Norway -P5 GF4 GA8 Pts7 8 ) Ukraine - P5 GF3 GA4 Pts6 9) Israel - P5 GF7 GA11 Pts6

After last nights results the automatic place for finishing 3rd currently sits with the Dutch although 6 teams are still to play this weekend Ranking (with games against bottom team removed) 1) Netherlands - P5 GF10 GA5 Pts7 2) Russia - P4 GF7 GA2 Pts7 3) Scotland - P4 GF5 GA4 Pts7 4) Hungary -P4 GF4 GA3 Pts7 5) Albania -P4 GF4 GA5 Pts7 6) Norway -P5 GFA GA8 Pts7 7) Switzerland - P4 GF7 GA3 Pts6 8 ) Ukraine - P4 GF3 GA4 Pts6 9) Israel - P4 GF6 GA8 Pts6 Russia have to play Austria who are running away with their group so a Win in Dublin could put Scotland into the automatic spot (that is unless Georgia or Gibraltar also perform some miracle and we jump to top of the group)

Bale puts the welsh 1-0 up Suicidal defensive header back to the goalkeeper by the belgians.

I'm probably naive on such things but it disturbed me how some people jumped on the supposed sevco interest in McInnes to basically lay into the fact he used to play for them and as such would walk away as soon as they gave him a call. There were even some in that camp suggesting he should go as he underachieved last season and the dons wont go any further with him in charge. I'd like to think these people were all under 16 and know pretty much fuck all about the world but I fear it is not the case. Has this sort of mentality always been the case among Aberdeen fans? Were there people suggesting Ferguson should jog on because he only took the team to the European Cup quarter finals?

Independents take over. Be interesting to see how a council with no official political party members performs.

Dusty Rhodes - 69 I'm surprised he lived as long as he did.

http://www.afc.co.uk/news/6325#.VXm1U_lVhHw 18 year old Man City Striker on a 2 year Deal

This link just posted on MAD which gives coverage of todays High Court proceedings between Sevco and Sports Direct https://twitter.com/jamesdoleman Summary Sports direct had a team of 5. Sevco had 1 Court action brought because of an article in the Daily Record which revealed information that was subject to a confidentiality agreement. Sevco have never denied revealing the information claiming they don't accept the agreement Judge grants injunction preventing King & Co from revealing or discussing commercial confiedentiality agreements at the EGM Judge orders Sevco to pay Sports Direct's legal costs of £20,000

Ron Moody - 91

Swiss cops have apparently seized documents from FIFA HQ including some from old Sepp's office

I'd be quite surprised if the compensation is more than 6 figures. There have been several comments saying the smiler could be even more popular now because the 'risk' element has been kicked up several notches. Personally I find roller-coasters dull these days. Last 2 I went on were the Cyclone at Coney Island and 'the scenic railway' at Luna Park, Melbourne. Both are very old wooden coasters and the scenic railway even has a 'brakeman' who has to ride it standing up. Had the advantage of visiting both on weekdays during school time so no queue. Alton towers has never been that impressive for me and queuing 3hrs for 'Air' about 13 years ago despite paying through the nose for 'special' queue jump tickets probably killed the whole thing. They are just so short for the length of time you so often end up waiting. Plus being classed as 'tall' means my knees usually dont thank me for riding them I personally prefer forking out £60-£100 to jump off buildings, bridges, cable cars etc. Much more adrenaline and so much quicker. Wont get me jumping out of a plane again though.

The only major sporting event they have hosted this century is the winter Olympics. Before that it was the world cup (Started exactly 25 years ago today actually) But then again the closest I have been to Italy is Monaco so I have very little knowledge of the country> The reason I put forward France and Germany is they have both hosted the world cup in the last 20 years and one of them is hosting a major football tournament next year so both should be more than ready to step in at the last second. if Russia are indeed to lose it I can see it being a long drawn out process of appeals and legal action even if there is evidence to support corruption and they will need a host nation who can step in with less than 2 years notice.

My only comment about the italians is I dont think they actually have that many stadiums that already meet the requirements? Whilst the English, Germans etc have been throwing up new stadiums left right and centre for the last 2 decades the italians just haven't. Only Juventus & Roma have (or are building) new stadiums which would meet the world cup criteria. Would they be able to get 12 stadiums up to scratch along with all of the infrastructure within 3 years?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33041467 Personally cant see the Russian one being cancelled unless there are some very big balls in the new FIFA regime. I believe the last time a country lost the award was when Columbia had to pull out in 1983 and the Mexicans stepped in. However if both awards were cancelled the question is who would get them instead? 2018 A joint Spain/Portugal bid came second for 2018 followed by a joint Netherlands/ Belgium bid however I seem to recall joint bids now being out of favour. England didnt get past the first round of bids Dutch/ Belgian Bid - Neither country has an 80,000 capacity stadium at the moment and the world cup requires at least 12 stadiums with a minimum capacity of 40,000. The dutch and belgians combined only have 4 at the moment Spain/ Portugal - Stadiums are there but is the infrastructure? Spanish econonomy still in the shit too(as far as I'm aware) so could they really afford to host 2/3 of the tournament. That leaves England. Problem with that one is 6 of the proposed venues need to either be built or rennovated. Plus 3 of the stadia are in London and 2 are in Manchester. I'd say the French or Germans would be a better bet to step in. 2022 This is a bit more open i'd say but I reckon the Yanks would get it. However personally I'd like to see it given to the Australians even though like England they were dumped after the first round. Pretty Sure the Japanese and South Koreans could get their act together very quick if needed.

Junior cup final currently on bbc alba. Women's World Cup on bbc 3. Internationals next weekend and then it's only 2.5weeks till the Uefa cup kicks off for Scottish clubs. Not much of a close season

Disappointed I cant find anything on the Planning website. Given ACC's reputation for fucking up the Planning Process in recent years I'd like to see something submitted ASAP

Baseball and NFL is correct Was only a matter of time before it took over Ice Hockey and Basketball just because of the stadium capacities. Seattle Sounders average attendance last season was just under 44000. Lowest average attendances were 7000 odd for CD Chivas followed by just under 15000 for San Jose Earthquake.

we got a trophy out of it!

USA come back from 3-1 down to win 4-3 away to the dutch 2 goals in the last 2minutes

This whole pay off to stop legal action for the Henry handball disturbs me. Not just that it apparently happened but also that the Irish FA backed down for a mere 5million euros.

I'll be taking a similar stance with the Halifax about my mortgage.

I would refer you to Boston United & Plymouth Argyle. Both snapped up players from Scottish clubs only to go into administration and in the case of Boston, liquidation within a couple of years

See everyone who signed for Dundee circa 99/00 Hearts during Romanov And of course those lovable rogues down ibrox way. So many footballers are morons and will go wherever their agent tells them to even if it is apparent they could go months without being paid or even up unemployed within less than a season.

Supposedly the only Lib Dem MP to vote against the coalition Sad loss for UK Politics