It's hard to bear. This sector is rife with bigger companies using consultants and sub contractor to balance their cashflow. I'm sick of clients commissioning work and then finding that they don't have the funds in place to pay until construction funding is in place. I've started asking for an...
I run an architects practice of 18 staff. Its a stressful job at the best of times but constant cashflow issues from late payments is the biggest generator of stress for an SME. I find physical exercise is a great way to clear the mind and reset. Doesn't help the cashflow but makes me feel...
The Al Murray series, whilst it was light hearted, showed that despite all the assumed bitterness and rivalry that there is generally warmth and friendliness between the nations. Most of the perceived animosity is based upon historic relations and treatment. Much of that has mythical status or...
I recall a few years back when we were in that three way tussle for promotion with Burnely and Middlesbrough people saying that Keane and Dunk would be an England centre back pairing at some point. It'll be intriguing to see how that works tonight. Well done Lewis throughly deserved
He’s an exceptional stopper. The save he made from Shelvey’s Free kick at Newcastle last week was outstanding. Sounds like he’s done some similar brilliance today. Not bad for a short fella
They should be shot! Its really irritates the hell out of me. The condition is called misophonia. I have to leave the room if I hear some pig giving it the full mouth open num num num treatment
There’s far more entertaining things to do than this on a night out in Newcastle. An evening listening to Kevin Nolan banging on when you are in the party capital of the north. Get the beers in ��
What an album. The Only One I Know and Sproston Green are still two of my all time favourite songs. It takes me back to my first degree years at Newcastle University. Very happy times
Quite frankly the points return can’t get any worse by trying something different. The starting point should be having a real go at Newcastle. As much as I loathe Smug Eddie the way he has set up his team has a lot to admire about it. Bournemouth are a fantastic counter attacking side and have a...
I think if we can keep Trevor quiet we've every chance tonight. Stop Mr West Ham and we'll be OK. Ply him with a few beers and a big hot dinner in the executive suite. Get him settled on a nice padded seat and wrapped up in a cosy blanket. Sort that and the lads have every chance on the pitch...
The Geordies will instantly recognise you as being a southerner by the fact you will be wearing a coat. Keeping quiet won't work. You must go completely topless to be incognito