Always one of the best sporting weeks of the year as the Masters takes centre stage and this one looks wide open.
Special night tonight after the Jester from Leicester, having had a year where he has bravely battles so many of his demons, takes on the Prince of Persia.
As Chas and Dave once memorably sung 'Now the FA Cup is an occasion, next best to Christmas Day...'
Always one of the highlights of the football calendar Third Round weekend and this one should be no exception. All of the games listed below and I'vwe highighted the pick of the fixtures. A...
Now that Christmas is over and done with all thoughts turn to New Years Eve, THE social event of the year. Everyone who is anyone will be out and all determined to have a good time and see in the New Year in style. Mine and most people's favourite night of the year. So what will you be doing...
Wow, record breakers.
Most ever UK Xmas number ones now with 5 and in those 5 years they've raised a cool £300,000 for charity. Absolutely fantastic.
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Violated and frightened - why women need to feel safe at mens football matches
Appreciate we are ahead of the curve somewhat on this and provide in comparison to others a more safe and inclusive environment for female fans, but it still doesn't appear to be enough. What else can we do to make...
As it's that time to review the years events, I know we are a fairly cultured bunch, so what is the best poetry you have heard this year??
Personally I think you will do well to beat this effort:
“Darling Kate.
"Unequivocally our love was fate.
"I fell in love with you at first sight. I...
Interesting piece on the BBC about netballs decision to allow a relaxation in player uniforms to promote inclusivity.
Netball uniforms Relaxed to promote inclusivity
I know players are allowed to wear long or short sleeves but other than that the uniform is very strict?? Perhaps we could allow...
Seems very sadly they are declining in popularity and being replaced by 'e-cards' sent by email but you can't beat a physical christmas card personally. Mrs Crodo and I still send cards to all our family and friends across the country and the Commonwealth, we always send a portrait of the two...
Bobby Davro
I know from previous conversations on here there are quite a few big Bobby Davro fans.
The news came as something of a shock to me but delighted to see him engaged to his partner of 12 years.
Congratulations Bobby from all on NSC.
Popcorn at the ready, this is going to be an astonishing piece of TV.
"No one knows the full truth," the Duke of Sussex says in a new trailer. "We know the full truth."
The Truth gets release date 8th December
Rated 15 as it deals with discrimination the first episode explores why Megan went...
One month today and we'll be all eagerly awaiting the following days festivities and gluttony. So you've had that breakfast fit for a king, roasted your favourite bird/nuts, so what will you be having to follow?
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It's the big day tomorrow, many celebrities have already done some extraordinary to help this unique British institution including Scott Mills memorable 24 hour treadmill challenge.
A superb night of entertainment tomorrow night including the Eastenders cast doing the can-can to Knees Up Mother...
So only just over a month now to the big day and preparations being honed including the cornerstone to a working mans day and the vital fuel for a full day ahead, Christmas Day Breakfast.
So what are you planning??
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Liverpool v Real Madrid, repeat of last seasons final!
RB Leipzig v Manchester City
Club Bruges v Benfica
Liverpool v Real Madrid
AC Milan v Tottenham
Eintracht Frankfurt v Napoli
Borussia Dortmund v Chelsea
Inter Milan v Porto
PSG v Bayern Munich
Two weeks today and Gareth Southgates brave young lions start their campaign against Iran. So who fancies a sweepstake to retain some interest in what looks like one of the most open World Cups for many years.
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