Ullman

Seems really strange to think now that as kids we'd open our presents then leg it down to the Boulevard or do the two bus journey to Craven Park for an 11am kick off on Christmas morning.

Was genuinely saddened to hear that on the news.

Always reminds my of my dad. He wasn't a huge classical music fan but he loved it.

I remember it well. Played in absolutely atrocious conditions.

I remember him being a real handful as a player. Sorry to hear he's passed away so young.

Sounds as if he's OK at least. All the best to him.

That's one hell of a CV.

Really sad news, a man who did so much to give a voice to oppressed people around the world.

Indeed it was. The Hull Daily Mail have helpfully published a list of all the Christmas Day derbies.

On this day in 1968 I was at Craven Park to see the last ever Christmas Day derby between Hull and Hull KR. It also brought to end Aussie legend Artie Beetson's stay at Rovers when he broke his leg. Can't remember the result which probably means Rovers won.

On this day in 1966 Hull beat Hunslet 12-10 at the Boulevard. Not particularly memorable in any way other than it was my first season watching Hull, it was Christmas so as a kid I was already on a high and the sunset was beautiful. It's always stuck in my mind.

Getting us off to a great start there, mate.

Along with a whole load of donkeys in a lowly cattle shed. Wise men were conspicuous by their absence.

I like his sense of humour. Partly because a lot of it goes straight over the heads of the people who ask the questions.

Sterling would be preferable.

To the shortest day yes but Griff's right, the earliest sunset has already passed. Soon be light nights.

Surely you just melt when you hear a Hull lass say she's gunner bool the bain on rerd.

Was it ever in doubt?

That's superb mate. Thanks for posting.

Well remembered, mate. She was absolutely brilliant as Thelma. She delivered some outstanding writing superbly.

Sad news.

I know what "it's snowing" is in Icelandic so I'm guessing that song is Snow is Falling. Is it a Shakey cover?

Really sad news.

Quite a heavy snow shower here in Hull. Started off with heavy sleet and is settling very quickly.