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John Aizlewood

quote An ill-conceived Queen medley was unspeakably naff, but frankly who cares? quote

Celine Dion Comedy

Bruce Dessau

quote It could be as irritating as nails down a blackboard yet it works as warped surrealism quote

Dina Martina Theatre

Nicholas de Jongh

quote I soon found myself as overwhelmed by David Calder’s King Lear as any interpretation I have seen in 25 years quote

King Lear

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Theatre

Selwyn, Epsom

quote Why oh why didn't I take up the offer of leaving in the interval? quote

Gone With The Wind Music

David, London

quote Kate is a good singer, very expressive, although not a great dancer quote

The Long Blondes Music

Dave J., London

quote This was a masterclass in funk, soul and R&B quote

Eric Burdon And War

Manchester United record another gigantic loss and Ferguson accuses Bolton as title mind games hot up

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Bolton’s players of undermining the integrity of the Barclays Premier League after claiming they have spent ‘all week celebrating’ their likely escape from relegation. In a clear attempt to make them put in a committed performance at Chelsea on what promises to be a dramatic last day of the season, the Manchester United manager has pointed to a night out Bolton’s players had on Monday.. more

Michael Owen is facing a Ł2m pay cut as Keegan and Ashley strike a fragile truce at Newcastle

Michael Owen could be the big loser at Newcastle with a Ł40,000-a-week pay cut as owner Mike Ashley last night struck a fragile truce with manager Kevin Keegan.. more

TOON characters' showdown talks at a Little Chef where King Kev gets a taste of Sugar
CECH backs Roman's global domination plan with orange defensive shield
IF SPURS aren't big enough for Berba, why would a real star like Eto'o go there?

King Kev of the Toon said earlier this week: "We're a million miles away from challenging for the league, but if my owner backs me, and I have no proof of that but no doubt he will, we want to try to finish fifth and top of the other mini-league .. more

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Sevilla hotshot Fabiano hits the top of Manchester United's shopping list

Manchester United are lining up a move for Sevilla’s prolific striker Luis Fabiano. United’s European scout Martin Ferguson has watched the Brazilian several times this season and, as Sportsmail revealed in January, recommended that his brother Sir Alex signs him.. more

Angry Villa boss Martin O'Neill fires off at Liverpool counterpart Rafa Benitez over Barry transfer saga

Martin O’Neill has hit out again at Rafael Benitez over the Gareth Barry transfer saga as the relationship between the two Barclays Premier League managers crumbled amid a flurry of accusations.. more

Portsmouth keeper David James sounds a warning to Fulham: If we don't try, it's a travesty

David James has called on his Portsmouth team-mates to protect the integrity of the Barclays Premier League against Fulham tomorrow.. more

We are the pretty boys now, says upbeat Chelsea boss Avram Grant

Taking the Barclays Premier League title race to the wire is one notable achievement for Avram Grant, but claiming that Chelsea are playing the most attractive football is another.. more

The race for the title: How Chelsea and Manchester United measure up

In in-depth look at how Chelsea and Manchester United took their star-studded route to the Barclays Premier League's grand finale.. more

Sir Alex Ferguson and his Manchester United stars take it easy as they aim for the flag in the title race

No country for old men? Sir Alex Ferguson refused to entertain such a suggestion yesterday, instead expressing more than a little relief that he aborted his plan to walk away from English football six years ago.. more

The Nailbiters... on three previous occasions the Premier League title has been decided on the final day

Manchester United go into the final day of the season leading Chelsea on goal difference. On three previous occasions, the Premier League has been decided on the last day and United have been at the heart of the drama every time.. more

Thaksin Shinawatra's making a mistake, says Sven as he prepares to be sacked by Manchester City owner

Sven Goran Eriksson has told Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra he is wrong to sack him as he prepares for his final game in charge of the club.. more

Michael Owen is facing a Ł2m pay cut as Keegan and Ashley strike a fragile truce at Newcastle

Michael Owen could be the big loser at Newcastle with a Ł40,000-a-week pay cut as owner Mike Ashley last night struck a fragile truce with manager Kevin Keegan.. more

We are the pretty boys now, says upbeat Chelsea boss Avram Grant

Taking the Barclays Premier League title race to the wire is one notable achievement for Avram Grant, but claiming that Chelsea are playing the most attractive football is another.. more

Moyes has doubts over future role at Everton

David Moyes has admitted for the first time that there are serious doubts about his long-term future as Everton manager.. more

Fulham defender Stalteri insists club will not fight relegation a third time if they stay in Premier League

Paul Stalteri has promised Fulham's long-suffering fans they will not have to endure a third season fighting against relegation from the Premier League should they stay up on Sunday .. more

Sammy Lee is the leading contender to be Rafael Benitez's assistant at Liverpool

Sammy Lee is now the firm favourite to be appointed as assistant to Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez .. more

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Dowie leads race for QPR job after De Canio exit

Iain Dowie is favourite to become QPR manager following first team coach Luigi De Canio's exit. Rangers have been linked with Steve McClaren and ex-Bolton and Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce but Sportsmail understands former Crystal Palace and Charlton boss Dowie is the number one choice.. more

Derby boss Paul Jewell hits out at Reading assistant's slur

Paul Jewell has hit back at Kevin Dillon after the Reading coach claimed the Royals deserved to be relegated if they couldn’t win at Pride Park.. more

Ferguson: Rooney is a major doubt for Wigan but he'll be raring to go against Chelsea in Moscow

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Wayne Rooney will be fit for the Champions League Final with Chelsea on May 21 even if he does not make Sunday's title crunch at Wigan .. more

Middlesbrough midfielder Downing backing boss Southgate to take club to next level

Stewart Downing is backing Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate to take the club to the next level next season. The Teessiders finally put an end to their Barclays Premier League relegation fears last Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth .. more

Spurs defender Woodgate: I'd rather go down in history as an FA Cup winner than finish fourth in the league

Jonathan Woodgate would swap a Champions League tilt with Tottenham for another trophy next season. Woodgate scored the winner in the Carling Cup final in February .. more

Chelsea win the title? Heskey's goal has already handed it to United, says Wigan chief Whelan

Dave Whelan told Chelsea today to forget about winning the Premier League as Emile Heskey had already settled the title race. The Wigan chairman, whose team host leaders Manchester United on Sunday, also revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson had sent him a congratulatory email after Heskey's late goal secured the Latics a 1-1 draw last month.. more

Glazer accounts reveal Manchester United suffered Ł60m loss last year as debts reach Ł760m

Manchester United may be chasing a League and Champions League double on the pitch but their financial results show the club are sinking deeper into debt and posted a significant loss last year .. more

Middlesbrough boss Southgate admits surprise that City manager Eriksson could be facing final match

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate admits he is surprised Sven-Goran Eriksson's final game as Manchester City manager could be his visit to Teesside on Sunday. Former England manager Eriksson is facing the sack at the end of his first season with City as owner Thaksin Shinawatra looks to make major and shock changes at the club .. more

Manchester City set for second UEFA Cup campaign in 31 years after England finish top of Fair Play league

Manchester City are set to play European football next season for only the second time in 31 years after England was awarded an extra UEFA Cup place by finishing top of UEFA's 'Fair Play' league .. more

Adebayor demands an Ł80,000-a-week deal from Arsenal and threatens to quit if he doesn't get it

Arsene Wenger fears his young Arsenal team are in danger of breaking up after it emerged that Emmanuel Adebayor has demanded Ł80,000 a week to stay at the club. The 24-year-old striker signed a new contract last summer worth a weekly Ł35,000, but he has told Wenger he wants to be paid in line with the top players in the Premier League.. more

Ruthless Rose sacks caddy in hunt for glory at Players' Championship

Justin Rose will try out a new caddy and Lee Westwood a new putting technique when the Players' Championship gets underway today. Rose has reacted to his slow start to the season by parting ways with Englishman Mick Doran, who carried the bag for him during his resurgence last year.. more

Lewis Hamilton flies through air with greatest of unease in bizarre stage show

Lewis Hamilton hit back at his critics yesterday ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix, declaring: 'I'm not Superman.' But today, he gave a few superhero manoeuvres his best shot. With his sponsors apparently pulling the strings, the 23-year-old McLaren put aside his struggle on the track to take to the air in a bizarre appearance with a local dance troupe in Istanbul .. more

Murray's defeat in Rome is eclipsed by surprise Nadal exit

Andy Murray would not have known it, but his prospects of winning the Italian Open were raised halfway through the first set of his second-round match against Stanislas Wawrinka. Unbeknown to him, down in the far more heavily-populated end of the patched-up building site that is the Foro Italico, his prospective opponent, king of clay Rafael Nadal, was being beaten by compatriot Juan Carlos Ferrero.. more