Month: December 2008

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Selling viruses and spineless sackings

“I wouldn’t sell a virus to that mob” – Alex Ferguson on his relationship with Ronaldo-suitors, Real Madrid Does anyone outside of Glasgow inner-city suburbs know what that even means?  You won’t sell a virus?  Unless it’s in the hands of terrorists a virus is hardly a commodity. “It is spineless, the man who employed […]

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[Movie Review] The Bank

Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, David Wenham, Sibylla Budd Director: Robert Connolly Genre: Drama Cert: 15 Released: 2001 After seeing “The Bank” back in 2002 I thought the recent travails of the financial sector was an ideal time to revisit a movie that puts moral considerations head-to-head with financial ones. Jim Doyle (David Wenham) is a top […]

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Snorkeling with the big four

I’m going to link a few thoughts below so try to stick with me. The Tottenham revival I wouldn’t say Spurs revival (which has seen them jump a mighty one point clear of the relegation zone – but then again eighth place Portsmouth are only five points clear of it themselves) has seen them outplay […]

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Consumer Confidence

What the fuck is consumer confidence anyway?  How is it measured? I’m sure you’ve all wondered.  Well, here’s the answer. How else does one judge the mood of the nation?

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Dazza Anderton, a tribute

For someone who left an Anderton-shaped impression on the physio room beds at Tottenham it’s surprising to learn that Darren Anderton made 599 senior appearances before hanging up his boots this weekend. Whichever wag came up with the nickname “Sicknote” many moons ago, it was well earned by the former England midfielder.  As a Spurs […]