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Neal Abberley former Warwickshire opener and coach, has died aged 67. He was an archetypal county player, spending his whole playing career at Warks, then joining the coaching staff.

Well you're obviously annoying but hardly a full-scale troll who would have driven vast numbers of regular posters away, IMHO. Please compare my detractors quota of off topic posts compared to mine.I rest my case No-one has accused you of chasing people away over the past year. In fact HarryMac points out that its not just you. And surely, if the problem was that established members were failing to welcome new members, it would be the new members who'd disappear, not the old ones. Your total of 'off-topic' posts may well pale into insignificance compared with those of your detractors, but you are averaging over 3 posts per day, many of which while 'on-topic', are not all that relevant. All this wild speculation that Zsa-Zsa will die 'soon', Maggie will die 'in less than three years' etc, is just witless. It appears to be posting for the sake of post-whoring. I did suggest that all your posts be directed to Twitter, as you seem to like that style - saying precious little in as few words as possible, as often as possible. Quality not quantity. BTW, what happened to that break you were going to take?

Former Finnish Prime Minister Harri Holkeri has died after a period of 'weakened-health'. He co-chaired Northern Ireland peace negotiations and was made an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire by HRH. He was 74.

I'm in.

Former England all-rounder Allan Watkins has died aged 89. He was the first Glamorgan player to score a test century (111 v S Africa, Jo'burg, 1949).

He'd have to be able to shoot for that. As I understand it, David aimed at the ground and managed to miss. I wouldn't trust him with a sling, let alone an air rifle. regards, Hein Its worse than that - he aimed at the air and missed! Anyway, I'd like to know how David knows the goose wasn't injured, given that it was flying when it was shot and presumably didn't bother giving a medical report.

Bit of muck-raking from the Daily Mail re Max's third 'lovechild'. The report reveals One for next year.

The difference is that if executed my candidate would be DEAD, whereas yours would still be ALIVE. Thus I should get points because my candidate was DEAD, and you shouldn't because yours are still ALIVE. I agree that your candidate will be dead, but, if he's executed, he will have died by circumstance not entitling you to any points, so, harsh as it may be, you shouldn't have any points. Under the circumstances I should have my points because when I chose him back in December there was no hint of an execution. Everybody knows why the no execution rule was brought into play, and everybody knows that it doesn't apply to Mubarak's circumstances due to the timeline. I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue if 'one of the gang' had chosen him. Deep down I'm sure that you all understand why I'd be entitled to the points. It really depends on how long you all plan on acting like a bunch of arse licking plebs, desperate to stay on the good side of the DDP organiser. I understand perfectly why you think you should be entitled to the points. Do you understand why I think you shouldn't? As for being an 'arse licking pleb desperate to stay on the good side of the DDP organiser', why would you even think this? I don't know, or even care, if I'm on his good side or not (if I am, its not helped me thus far), and I'm not even sure anyone has demonstrated any arse-licking (except maybe DDT, and I'm sure that was meant tongue in cheek (oo-er!)).

The difference is that if executed my candidate would be DEAD, whereas yours would still be ALIVE. Thus I should get points because my candidate was DEAD, and you shouldn't because yours are still ALIVE. I agree that your candidate will be dead, but, if he's executed, he will have died by circumstance not entitling you to any points, so, harsh as it may be, you shouldn't have any points.

Crawler, you should be docked DDP points for sucking up. I reckon 50 would be reasonable. If he's docked 50, points, can I have them, because I picked my team based on the expectation that they would all die within the year. Here we are, nearly 7/12ths through the year and not one hit. Its not within the spirit of the game! For what its worth, my opinion is that TMIB is absolutely correct - the rules state that the executed earn no points - no riders or exclusions about whether they are already on death row exist, so [Alan Sugar mode]with regret[/Alan Sugar mode], no points if he gets executed. However, Windsor has raised a point that needs addressing should the situation actually arise in the future, and a simple amendment to the rules, disallowing anyone already sentenced to death but allowing anyone who wasn't (at the start of the contest) should suffice. From next year. But, as has already been said, its TMIB's decision to make, and he's made it.

apparantely he was killed today, but i pre-announced his death on monday .Is this the first time a member has posted the death of someone 3 days before it actually happened? No. Unfortunately wrong information is posted too frequently by some members. Ok fair anough,but just in case I have developed some kind of psychic power,I'm going to pre announce the death of Zsa Zsa Gabor for this weekend! No you didn't pre-announce it, you announced it prematurely.

Film Director Silvio Narizanno has died. His best known work included swinging 60s film 'Georgy Girl' and 70s Joe Orton caper 'Loot'.

Bling Britain strikes again... Article in the Grauniad. Seems we're not the only ones underwhelmed.

The medals have been unveiled: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14291544. The obverse looks fine, but the reverse is carrying on the tradition of crap visual images we've come to expect; what got me though, was the size of the things. 85mm diameter, 7mm thick and weigh a staggering 400 grams - the heaviest ever and twice as heavy as the last lot.

Bam Margera in hospital again. Surely its when, not if?

Wouldn't they have to delete that 'Live in London' tagline?

Who's Ketty Katona? He means Ketty Karona.

So, is anyone awaiting the arrival of a new iPod?

Cardinal Virgilio Noe has died aged 89. According to the report, he was responsible for the physical upkeep of St Peter's Basilica. He was also a former master of pontifical ceremonies, which is an impressive sounding title, but may well have been the chap handing out hymn books for all I know.

No we're not. Its only Amy Winehouse. Its not JFK, its not Martin Luther King, its not Elvis or Lennon or Jacko. Its not Princess Di or the Queen Mum. Its not Jim Morrison or Janis Joplin or Hendrix. Its not even the blonde haired bloke from Sweet. Its Amy Winehouse. Its like Kerry Katona or Katie Price being found dead for fucks sake. Now get a grip and stop posting crap every five minutes.

22 DDP-ers, had her, including 2 jokers. TMIB (if it were he) hit the nail firmly on the head with her bio if the reports are to be believed...

I'm not sure if he should be banned. I just think he is over enthusiastic which, I do admit, is more than a bit annoying. He just needs to calm down a bit. and how to spel.and use of punctooachun... I suggest that all his posts be redirected here, which suits his style more than this forum.