10 minutes ago, Farmerslife said:

Road sweeps with their cart and brushes

The smell of coal when the coal man delivered

Pea soupers

Embassy cigarettes 

Parade magazine 

Scarlet fever

The winter of 63

Tangerines at Christmas time.

England winning the World Cup

The bomb craters on Belmont downs

The spittoon in the public bar of the local and the sound of a direct hit.

Paraffin heaters

Kent having a good cricket team.

 

 

I remember sitting and counting those Embassy coupons and putting elastic bands around the bundles 

Had scarlet fever too ! 😀

Catalogues were Freemans and Grattan

Holders Manchester City and Real Madrid shared six goals in a thriller to leave their Champions League quarter-final evenly poised after the first leg at the Bernabeu.

Two deflected strikes brought 14-time European Cup winners Madrid level. First Eduardo Camavinga's long-range effort hit Ruben Dias and spun into the far corner of Stefan Ortega's goal, before Rodrygo got in behind the City defence and poked home via Manuel Akanji's heel.

City were dominant in possession throughout under the closed roof of the Bernabeu but lacked quality in the final third - until Phil Foden stepped up.

The England midfielder had been on the periphery of the game but found space just outside the area to turn and fire into the top corner to pull City level.

Moments later left-back Josko Gvardiol cut in and found the far corner with a superb right-foot shot to score his first goal since joining City from RB Leipzig in the summer.

However, Madrid equalised with a stunning volley from Federico Valverde to set up an intriguing second leg on Wednesday, 17 April at Etihad Stadium, where City beat Madrid 4-0 in last season's semi-finals.

There was late concern for City though, with Foden hobbling after a late tackle on his ankle.

Foden allayed fears of a serious injury, telling TNT Sports he had a "bad dead leg" and was hopeful of being fit for Saturday's Premier League home game against Luton.

• Reaction to Man City's Champions League quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid
• Football Daily: Arsenal and Manchester City in Champions League thrillers
• How did you rate Manchester City's performance? Have your say here

City show resolve

Manchester City, who won this competition for the first time last season as part of a historic Treble, came into this game with Kevin de Bruyne on the bench after the Belgium midfielder was ill on Tuesday.

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A Spanish tennis player has been banned from the sport until 2039 after admitting to 35 corruption charges.

Aaron Cortes, 29, fixed the outcome of matches for money, bet on tennis, failed to report corrupt approaches and gave money to tournament officials in exchange for a wildcard, said the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

It gave him a 15-year ban and fined him $75,000, of which $56,250 is suspended.

The offences took place between 2016 and 2018.

The ITIA was set up to safeguard the integrity of professional tennis worldwide.

It said Cortes, who reached a career-high singles ranking of 955, "co-operated fully with the ITIA investigation and accepted an agreed sanction".

He is banned from playing in, coaching at, or attending any tennis event authorised or sanctioned by the Association of Tennis Professionals, International Tennis Federation, Women's Tennis Association, or any national association.

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Tottenham are monitoring Athletic Bilbao's 21-year-old Spain forward Nico Williams, who has a £42.8m release clause in his contract. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Newcastle United's talks with Brazil midfielder Joelinton are progressing well and the 27-year-old is close to signing a new contract with the Tyneside club. (Telegraph)

French defender Raphael Varane, 30, and Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 32, are expected to head the list of players Manchester United offload in the summer. (Talksport)

Paris St-Germain and Barcelona are interested in Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, whose agent recently visited the 27-year-old Colombia international. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Liverpool are prepared to let Mohamed Salah move to the Saudi Pro League this summer if the 31-year-old Egypt forward makes it clear he wants to leave. (HITC)

Manchester City are interested in Wolves winger Pedro Neto but could face competition from clubs in Saudi Arabia for the 24-year-old Portugal international. (Teamtalk)

Crystal Palace and Fulham are looking into a move for Union Berlin's Dutch defender Danilho Doekhi, 25. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, 23, says he turned down a move to Liverpool in 2017, even though the Reds had a 3m euro offer for the Brazil international accepted by Santos. (90 Min)

Arsenal will compete with Manchester United to sign Wolves and Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, 23, this summer. (O Dia - in Portuguese)

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Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich: Both sides controversially denied penalties in Champions League draw

It was honours even on a memorable night of Champions League action at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday as Arsenal's quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich ended 2-2 - but can both sides feel aggrieved at having penalty shouts go against them?

The home fans screamed for a penalty but all appeals were waved away by referee Glenn Nyberg, who blew the final whistle soon after to a chorus of boos.

"It looked like a penalty to me, it looked like clear contact," Trossard told TNT Sports.

Former Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored a penalty in the first half to put Bayern ahead, but manager Thomas Tuchel revealed after the game that he felt his side should have been awarded another spot-kick.

It related to a bizarre incident in which he felt Gabriel handled the ball after an Arsenal goal-kick had been taken.

"The referee did not have the courage today to give us a deserved penalty, in a bit of a crazy and awkward situation," he said.

"What makes us really angry is the explanation on the field. He told our players that it's a kid's mistake and he will not give a penalty like this in a quarter-final."

So who should feel the most aggrieved?

• Kane scores as Arsenal draw with Bayern Munich
• Football Daily: Arsenal and Manchester City in Champions League thrillers

'Disbelief' Arsenal did not get a penalty

Deep in stoppage time, Saka looked set to win the quarter-final first leg in dramatic fashion as he raced into the box and sidestepped the onrushing Neuer, but he went down after contact with the Bayern Munich goalkeeper's right leg.

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I did a transfer way in excess of 50k from kasikorn to ttb with no issue questions scans or anything  else.

Using Kaikorn app.

On request.

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The sun was low in the sky and the shadows lengthening from the towering Augusta pine trees as Canadian Mike Weir approached his ball on the 10th fairway.

Len Mattiace, his opponent in a sudden-death play-off, was in a spot of bother off the green.

To all but secure the coveted Masters green jacket, Weir just had to hit the green with his approach shot.

A life-changing victory rested on a couple of degrees of direction and a few pounds of pressure on the club face. The slightest waver in concentration, though, and it could be all over. The chance to land a first major may never come around again.

The tension was huge. But some of the talk that had got him there was decidedly small.

Caddie Brennan Little had lightened the mood around the Augusta National by chatting to Weir about the stars of WWE wrestling.

Being a caddie is a lot more than carrying clubs - you are a confidant, coach, walking database, psychiatrist, the furthest inside the ropes and in the midst of the action. It is a sporting role like no other.

Little grew up in southern Canada near Toronto with the dream of becoming a major champion himself.

As a young prospect, he played with and against Weir before realising that he may need to go down a different route to his best friend to taste success at the highest level.

"I played some professional golf, but my career ended in 1998. I just wasn't playing very well and I wasn't getting any better," Little tells BBC Sport.

"Mike had gotten his tour card and I started as his caddie in 1999 thinking I would do it for a little bit. I have been caddying ever since.

"It is just kind of one of them things that happened. I just fell into it."

Like with all best friends, shared laughter is the sound of memories being made.

For Little and Weir, it is no different.

Both shared a love for family and sport, with Little often poking fun at Weir for his lack of knowledge on WWE.

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Mohamed Salah is set to be targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs again this summer with Al-Ittihad prepared to offer £70m for the 31-year-old Liverpool and Egypt forward. (Talksport)

Manchester City have agreed terms with West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta before a summer move. The Brazil international, 26, was heavily linked with a move to Etihad Stadium last year. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Liverpool have offered Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim a three-year contract to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. (Pedro Sepulveda, via GiveMeSport)

West Ham have joined Liverpool, Tottenham and AC Milan in the race to sign Fulham's 26-year-old centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, who is out of contract in the summer. (Guardian)

Chelsea should try to tempt Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 29, and 26-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford away from Manchester United this summer, according to former Blues defender William Gallas. (Mirror)

Chelsea are not interested in signing Athletico Paranaense goalkeeper Bento, 24, but Inter Milan are set to face competition from elsewhere in the Premier League for the Brazil international. (Gazetto dello Sport - in Italian)

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing 20-year-old PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko. The Belgium international is also reported to be a target for Burnley and Brentford. (Voetbal International - in Dutch)

Everton attracting interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid. (90min)

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Champions League quarter-finals: Manchester City face Real Madrid, Arsenal play Bayern Munich

The Champions League returns this week with Manchester City once again having to find a way past La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

The first leg of their quarter-final takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, 9 April before the second at Etihad Stadium on 17 April.

City won 4-2 on aggregate in the last 16 in 2020, Real triumphed 6-5 on aggregate after extra time in a thrilling semi-final in 2022, but Pep Guardiola got his revenge last year with a crushing 5-1 aggregate success, including a 4-0 second-leg thrashing, before City beat Inter Milan 1-0 in the final.

Can anyone stop City retaining the Champions League this year?

For our experts on BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues podcast, the answer is a resounding 'no'.

'Pound for pound the best team in Europe'

"It has to be Manchester City," said Guillem Balague. "Now they know what happens when you lose and when you win and they are gaining a lot of experience and it's mostly the same players that have been in both positions.

"They have the best squad in Europe and the best manager that's capable to react to whatever happens during the games. They have everything you require to win this competition."

James Horncastle added: "These players have shown they can do it and will draw even more strength from that, which is concerning considering they were already pound for pound the best team in Europe."

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The uncertainty around how financial rule breaches are handled "makes a mockery of the Premier League", says Luton Town midfielder Andros Townsend.

They say they will appeal against the decision but the process may not be completed before the season ends.

That could leave clubs uncertain of their top-flight status after 19 May.

PSR rules permit clubs to lose £105m over three years and Everton were found to have breached that by £16.6m for the three-year period to 2022-23.

The points deduction has dropped Everton one place to 16th in the Premier League, two points above the relegation zone.

• Monday Night Club: Liverpool lose lead and Everton lose points

The Toffees also had a 10-point deduction reduced to six on appeal in February for the three-year period to 2021-22 while Nottingham Forest were deducted four points for PSR breaches in March and are awaiting the outcome of an appeal.

Luton sit just inside the drop zone - separated from 17th-placed Forest on goal difference - and Townsend says his club still look at the league as though no points have been deducted because of the uncertainty surrounding hearings and appeals processes.

"We don't know what's going to happen with appeals," the former Everton player told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.

"We were probably celebrating when Everton got 10 points taken off them and then they got four given back and we're back in the relegation zone. So we take out the deductions to take away the confusion and we'll see at the end of the season."

Townsend said that he does not advocate for teams receiving points deductions and that the way in which they are handed out "doesn't make sense".

He added, "I think it makes a mockery of the Premier League. When you announce the charge, you have to be certain of the points deduction."

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19 minutes ago, Brightonman said:

It looks our car is getting very little interest. So we can drop the price to 120,000 Baht ono. It's available to view in Theparasit Road, Jomtien. 

Its had 230 views, so had its had interest. 

Suggest you think again on the price and presentation. 😀

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36 baht in Big C 

Large tin in Tesco about 70baht