Yngwie

I would agree that seeing Havana before it falls down and gets redeveloped for Americans was something special. For similar reasons I'd like to see China before it gets too westernised. If I'm not too late, that is. South Africa also sounds great, after from all the murders and muggings. I'm lucky enough to have seen pyramids in Egypt and Mexico, and found it amazing that different civilisations so far apart basically had the same idea! In Mexico you can climb on them right up to the top, which I don't imagine will be the case for much longer. My biggest recommendation though would be Sri Lanka, for the incredible culture, history, archaeology, geography, wildlife, food and people.

Whatever the problem is, it would be entirely appropriate that the club deal with it directly rather than through the media. And at this stage, we don't know for sure who, if anyone, is at fault. The BBC story would certainly explain why Dinamo Bucarest were so keen to publish the ICT documents confirming the transfer fee agreed. One guess would be that there could be some dispute over a sell-on clause? Or about who pays Marius and his agent?

To see if it really does have more atmosphere than TCS? Or to retrieve a Niculae free kick?

I think its Jeremy Clarkson who points out that it's not speed that kills. It's coming to a halt in an instant that does the damage. True, but not very helpful.

Jarslberg (Norway)

Gruyere (Switzerland)

Can you point to any actual performances that would back that up, or are you basing it on his reputation and international status? Based on performances for ICT he wouldn't even make my top 10.

Cheeses next. Appenzeller (Switzerland)

We've produced the world's first A-Z of composers that omits Beethoven, Mozart and Vivaldi :clapping03:

A sad loss, after a long and distinguished career in sports broadcasting (as well as being a former Brain of Britian and semi-finalist on Mastermind!) Many would say that he should have had the letters OBE after his name long before RIP, and I would tend to agree.

Wonder if IHE has ever experienced powerful spirits in this place?

A while back I saw in one of the papers Scotland's road improvement projects ranked in order of priority, and duelling the A9 was some way down it. Add to that the phenomenal cost, and I can't see it happening for decades. And even then, it would probably be a toll road to recoup the investment.

Stravinsky

I did think it was interesting that he has asked for a pay rise new contract the day after we receive a cash windfall and free up a big wage. Who's next in the queue?

I don't see how Harry can be annoyed at Scotty for saying this season is Rory's last chance when it clearly is. Let's hope he takes it. The pre-season games make him sound more promising than before.

You've also got to consider non-Marius related business. Crowds and season ticket sales have been dropping, no cup run last season, improved contracts for players. Every season we need a cup run and net profit from transfers just to break even.

I'm seeing some of our other rejects instead : Dods, Messi, Gudjonssen etc

I think this is the first time I have agreed with an entire post of yours!

Gershwin

For some reason I'm picturing David Sutherland screaming "Smiffy, I told you we'd accept 500,000 POUNDS!"

Can't believe they have published our invoice and the bank transfer instruction! Can anyone read the letter from Mike Smith? I think it says we accept compensation of 500,000 Euros.

?400k for Niculae v ?600k for Noel Hunt. We certainly got a better deal than Utd did, considering Hunt scored twice as many goals, caused defences about 10 times more problems, and is improving every season.

Gordon Brown's day just got worse :015:

Greater Manchester council are currently considering imposing a cinema age limit of 18+ for any films that include smoking. Which means the likes of 101 Dalmations would be adults only.

I don't think transfer fees will be the problem, it's getting players willing to come here on the wage offered that will be the obstacle.