Bagwan

I cannot help but smile at the news that Wolves and Blackburn are to be relegated and feel a sense of poetic justice. McCarthy may not have been another Ferguson but he did the best that he could given the donkeys at his disposal and many better versed than I in football matters could see no sense in replacing him at such a crucial point. Big Sam might be excused for feeling a tad light hearted after the Venkys who apparently know less than I do about English football fired him, and now as it seems likely, he will be  back in amongst the big boys leading the Hammers at Blackburn's expense. If QPR also go down, then Hughes will look like a total fool after leaving Fulham because he wanted "to better himself."

I am happy to see Newcastle competitive again after so long in the doldrums. It should not be forgotten that some of the credit for this should be given to Chris Hughton and not solely to Alan Pardew who has carried on the good work.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...-china-17336130

Time for second thoughts? The Chinese seem to be very accident prone.

I am assisting my wife's aunt in claiming all the death benefits due to her after the death of her Brit husband. One of the pension payers has asked for a copy of her marriage certificate with a translation into English.  Can anybody recommend a concern who could provide this simple service? I have been told that I'd best go to BKK  but surely there is a reputable outfit in Pattaya.

The death of Bob Adams, proprietor of the Pig & Whistle on Soi 7, and his new establishment in Jomtien, occurred late last night. It is believed that the cause was a heart attack. He leaves his widow Sue and his 11 year old son. He will be sadly missed not only by his family but by his many friends, his loyal clientèle and his faithful staff many of several years service. RIP Bob. Your race was well and stylishly run.

I am mildly surprised that nobody has picked up on the news from big brother up North about railway officials being fired after a series of mishaps, some on their super-dooper trains. So these are the guys that are going to build an iron horse system of some rapidity in Thailand? Why the deafening silence?