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#221 Futtocks

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 10:04 AM

CMJ :(


Very sad news.
"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

#222 marklaspalmas

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 10:49 AM

Two blows to the world of cricket with the deaths of two very different characters.

The brash, larger than life, Greig, a saffer who captained England, ruffled feathers and ditched his adopted country for Kerry Packer's cash.

CMJ, a knowledgeable journaliat and a real gentleman.

Both will be sadly missed, and both were too young when they died.

#223 Futtocks

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 11:25 AM

I'll miss CMJ trying to get a mobile phone signal on his hotel's TV remote.
"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

#224 Wolford6

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 11:35 AM

I haven't listened to TMS for about ten years because neither of my last two motors has a radio that picks up long wave transmission.

I've tried that 603mw transmission but the reception is absolutely shocking in West Yorkshire.

I still miss it.
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#225 Futtocks

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 01:38 PM

I haven't listened to TMS for about ten years because neither of my last two motors has a radio that picks up long wave transmission.

I've tried that 603mw transmission but the reception is absolutely shocking in West Yorkshire.

I still miss it.
:(


One of the very best things about the DAB format is listening to TMS with no background noise.
"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

#226 marklaspalmas

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 01:40 PM

I haven't listened to TMS for about ten years because neither of my last two motors has a radio that picks up long wave transmission.

I've tried that 603mw transmission but the reception is absolutely shocking in West Yorkshire.

I still miss it.
:(


I listen online. CMJ always brought a bit of gravitas to what could otherwise be quite schoolboyish broadcasts.

#227 Shadow

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 01:54 PM

One of the very best things about the DAB format is listening to TMS with no background noise.

DAB filters out Geoff Boycott? That's genius!
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Posted 02 January 2013 - 02:44 PM

DAB filters out Geoff Boycott? That's genius!


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#229 Wolford6

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 02:44 PM

I listen online.


I hadn't thought about that. Now I just have to work out how to get on the internet from my mobile phone.

Technophobe? Me? Never!
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#230 Futtocks

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Posted 03 January 2013 - 10:11 AM

Singer Patti Page, best known for "(How much is that) Doggie in the Window".
"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

#231 terrywebbisgod

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Posted 03 January 2013 - 03:05 PM

R.I.P Con Shiels

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#232 JohnM

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Posted 03 January 2013 - 03:32 PM

There were 552,232 deaths registered in the UK in 2011.

#233 John Rhino

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Posted 05 January 2013 - 12:27 PM

Daphne Oxenford RIP

If you are of a certain age the words "are you sitting comfortably - then I'll begin" are engraved on your memory.
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#234 Jasper

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Posted 05 January 2013 - 12:45 PM

Daphne Oxenford RIP

If you are of a certain age the words "are you sitting comfortably - then I'll begin" are engraved on your memory.

Another link to one of my childhood memories gone.

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Posted 06 January 2013 - 01:27 PM

My eldest brother: Joe O'Connor (cancer)

10-5-55 - 6/1/13

Thanks for everything bud, proud to have known you. RIP
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#236 amh

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Posted 06 January 2013 - 01:31 PM

My eldest brother: Joe O'Connor (cancer)

10-5-55 - 6/1/13

Thanks for everything bud, proud to have known you. RIP


sincere condolences to you and your family xx

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#237 Wolford6

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Posted 06 January 2013 - 01:39 PM

Sorry Johno, that's no age to go.

#238 Johnoco

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Posted 06 January 2013 - 01:46 PM

Thank you. Not entirely sure why I'm reading TRL ... :) just one of those silly things you do at times like this. :(
Big thanks to St Gemmas Hospice who are such special people.


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#239 WearyRhino

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Posted 06 January 2013 - 01:50 PM

Commiserations mate.

#240 l'angelo mysterioso

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Posted 06 January 2013 - 02:02 PM

Thank you. Not entirely sure why I'm reading TRL ... :) just one of those silly things you do at times like this. :(
Big thanks to St Gemmas Hospice who are such special people.


I agree with you about St Gemma's Jon...from personal experience x2

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss mate.
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