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Is the pace of the game that much greater now than in the past? Not from what I see in edits from byegone days. Sure, it's quicker but by how much..? Where are the studies that would back that statement up..? And is any additional pace to the game not compensated for by advances in...

I'm not sure if you're aware of this, Roversfan, but Charlton owe Blackburn a debt of gratitude that goes back to the 1980's. I've been digging again. Apparently, we got ourselves into a right financial mess because we signed Allan Simonsen from Barcelona, which stretched the club's financial...

Got to have vinegar with winkles. That's the law. There used to be a Manze's in Woolwich, just off the market place and close to the Arsenal station. Did you have proper Licker with your pie..? The Manze's in Woolwich was before my time but I was told they used to keep a tank of live eels...

No actually, it's called the Cornish Ensign, it's a recognised flag registered with the UK Flag Registry and Lloyds of London, and it's flown from fishing vessels and other local private and commercial craft. There. You've learned something today.

You're welcome. I enjoy finding these things out about football. I think it helps to know the background to things when we talk about abandoning or changing this or that aspect of the game.

Top response, mate. Love it. My gran told me about old telephone boxes and loads of other things. She was a proper old Bow Beller but was evacuated out of the East End during the Blitz. Loved her whelks, she did. When I was little, if she was visiting on a Sunday she'd send my dad to...

Portsmouth. I went to University there and although I never went to Fratton Park, the "Mushers" (That's what Portmuthians call themselves) have an incredible passion for their club. I'd graduated and moved away before they won the Cup, but I can imagine what the City Centre was like that...

I'm quite sure that Salty has nothing against Poles, no matter how well endowed they might be.

Perhaps you could try checking out your local library or Citizens Advice Bureau. We left our leaflets and posted them on notice boards there (and at other places). Out of all the places we left them at, we found that most of the people who contacted us said that was where they first found...

So you'll be looking forward to buying yer winkles by the pint again, in sprazies, bobs and half crowns, eh Claret..?* Perhaps you'll be looking forward to spending your weekends taking longbow practice.... hey, the Olympic Park should be a good place for that..... After all, the further we...

It really depends what your interests are, Carvs. If you like football, why not be a volunteer helper with a local youth club. If you feel a particular affinity for elderly people, join Help The Aged. That sort of thing. Whatever you decide to do though, be aware that participation may...

With all the comments about the League Cup I decided to do a little digging. Yeah, I know I'm a bit of a spotter but please always bear in mind I'm a rugby fan whose interest in football has only come about in the last few years so I have to learn as I go.... and you guys are brilliant, by...

It is, Jim. At least historically. But the Headquarters of the Rugby Football Union is in Twickenham and that pretty much makes it the home of the game in England. Are the muddy fields between two small villages somewhere in Lincolnshire or Notts or Derbyshire (or any shire you care to...

I'm going to go off on one again here. Sorry. The issue of players wages (which, incidentally, I think are obscene) has come up a couple of times in this discussion, but being objective about it, I rather think that the amount of money a player is paid (notice I don't say "earns") has nothing...

Welcome Ernesto and a happy new year to you too. I hope you enjoy the site. While we're about it, a belated happy new year to all.

Not at international level, but he did manage Preston North End for a couple of seasons in the mid 1970s. As far as I can find, his last match as Preston manager (he signed Nobby Stiles as Player / coach) may have been away to Charlton at the Valley in the last match of the 1974/75 season in...

I think that sums it up pretty well. This season is as good as dead unless something miraculous happens. Priorities now should be: Roland Out (always number one priority at any time) New owners in Devote remainder of 2017/18 to putting house in order Make good, solid signings during close...

You've been around longer than I have Aber and can probably remember the days when the league programme was 42 matches long (not the present 38), with FA Cup ties that could go to two or three replays (with extra time). There were no penalty shoot outs to wind a tie up. Ties were played to a...

January: Brexit negotiations re-open after the Christmas break. The EU say "Non" to everything. David Davis says Brexit is progressing exactly as planned although concern is expressed about a rather nervous looking twitch in the corner of one eye and the way one of his hands now appears to be...

There was some speculation a couple of months ago that the FA were considering offering her a position. Now, THERE's an organisation which is stupid enough to give her a job. The thing is, if she got a job with the FA she wouldn't stand out at all. She'd simply be no more or less idiotic...