Mate, I wholeheartedly agree with all you say about post-retirement support (and not just in football either), but I'm fairly certain that elite footballers have a pretty good pension scheme these days on top of lucrative playing contracts that should set them up financially so most of them don't have problems because of finance in the way that Joe Bloggs the retired bus driver might have. What they are more likely to require is help with the come-down - if that's the right phrase - of the attention and fame they got as a footballer, and the adrenaline rush that goes with that lifestyle.

Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

That’s not quite at booing Shearer levels but it isn’t a million miles behind it. You’re entitled to your opinion obviously but I can’t agree with that assessment of the lad, and particularly in the context of some of the absolute thieves we have had playing for us over the last few years. PS - that first question you suggested be posed to MGP about going from superstar to gash - I’ll name you two from the same era that did fit into that category - Bentley and Santa Cruz.

Just the 5 cities then? The Undertones - Kiss in the Dark

This is a guy who scored a fabulous last minute winner against the Dingles, and - arguably even better - scored twice at Old Trafford to beat a top, top Man United team. MGP is a very long way down the list of players who have 'milked' BRFC, not to mention 'going through the motions'. I'd love to think that this post is a joke. If it isn't you've just showed yourself up mate, big time.

The Jam - In the City

Three suns The Vapors - Waiting For the Weekend

The Electric Light Orchestra - One Summer Dream

Downing for me, by some distance.

Not that it really matters but Flintoff in my humble opinion is a fair way behind the other two. I think we’ll give Sir Ian the nod, given his prowess at football as well ?

Ben Stokes’ performance in every aspect of the game was unbelievable, and in some ways surpassed his Headingley innings, given that he produced excellence with bat, ball and in the field this time. Immense!

Captain Sensible - Happy Talk

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - I Won't Back Down

I had a feeling you hadn’t realised mate, it’s not like you not to support this sort of initiative ?

Can’t agree with this Tom. Being done for an excellent reason and much more eye catching than simply having a minute’s applause or silence on the day.

The Zombies - Time of the Season

Department S - Is Vic There?

Indeed. He is a class act and reminded me so much of Gordon Cowans, who was also terrific for us

Which is exactly why we should be potting him Tony. Venkys may provide money but they provide absolutely zero leadership.

The Beatles - Dizzy Miss Lizzy

It happens a lot Stuart

Small Faces - Song of a Baker

Not really a shame, other than it’s obviously sad for the weir family. Colin knew his days were numbered and made special provision for the Jags. They are luckier than most clubs of that size in Scotland.

Dexys Midnight Runners - Keep It (Part One)

The Beatles - Run For Your Life