nick - Mr P thinks Elvis Costello maybe.

I'm reminded of Eric Cantona’s quote about the seagulls following the trawler

Owen Goodman singing the Anthem is the highlight so far CW and I can’t look at that kit without thinking that the seagulls have had a field day

Two poor teams that shouldn't still be in the WC

So far looking like a 0-0 AET cure for insomnia type game

Canada v South Africa is a yawnfest so far, let’s hope no extra time

Dave Edmunds version of that great song every time for me. I do like to get a ticket to see Curtis Stigers at Ronnie Scott’s when he does his residency and Nick Lowe normally turns up to buy him a drink. Stigers recorded “What’s so funny about peace love and understanding” for the Bodyguard album which sold 45 million copies and was the biggest selling soundtrack album ever. Stigers tends to make a joke through gritted teeth about his ex wife and Nick Lowe being the only ones to make any money from his contribution to the album.

But I'd much rather live in her place in Vilnius than Garraf given that our time in Walchwil is coming to an end after nearly 20 years.

My only ever chat to Mrs MPH did reveal that she didn't like Russians very much ..

She is probably unlikely to make a loss on it either way so a wise investment.

Advance planning or paranoia - take your pick. But given the Russian/Baltics history I can see her point of view.

Prob AR but only just seen Newport County manager resigned, was worth it for the comments on twitter “For Fuchs sake” and “He’s Fuched Off!”

MPH-fair enough good advance planning by the look of it

CW - She's bought it as a bolt hole for her Lithuanian family (mother, brother and his family etc) for when Putin goes for the Baltics. Seriously. So I don't think it's a potential AirBnB option, no.

Adam and The Ants had two drummers

MPH-does she plan to rent it out at all? Sounds nice

Thanks Pete and MPH. I'll definitely be watching quite a bit of the Tour, to see the best of the scenery and who comes second.

I didn't realise Stokes planned to retire during the 2nd innings

OI - You may be interested (or not) that my good lady has bought property in Garraf, a very small village/resort, down the coast from Barcelona. Next month the Tour de France on Day 2 passes along the coastal road from Sitges straight through. I drove that road last November and it should make good TV viewing. She's there atm and will be able to witness - I'm not and won't be able to.

OI - The sync between video and sound is lousy, but enjoyable anyways. Dave E, is (though retired now) to R&R what John Mayall was to Blues. Many great musicians moved on up via those two bands.

Nice link Pete, may be better than the Nick Lowe version.

If you go from St Pancras via Sheffield you can avoid bus replacements

Sparta - That Panama disallowed goal bears looking at closely. Don't know if you noticed the replay was very iffy as to the split second the ball was played through. I thought Panama had a great game.

Dave Edmunds' drummer, Terry Williams, went on to join Dire Straits, replacing Pick Withers (who also drummed for DE at one time) His replacement is seen here learning the ropes [Link]

The Allman Brothers Band had two drummers and they didn’t both play the same thing (unlike the glitter band)