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The value of the pound is a reflection of interest rates. We've had record low interest rates for 6 years and a current account deficit which has careered downhill since the early 00s, it's hardly a surprise that the £ has tanked (Christ knows how it made its way back to €1.45 a couple of years...

They surely can't be drinking latte. Flat white or cortado or one of the different drip coffees. Tsk. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Tony, start with some facts. I think the highest rate ever was in the region of 1.60-1.65. By 2004 the highest exchange rate was 1.45. The current rate is still higher than it dropped to around 2009/10. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Why was it allowed to join the Eurozone then?

Greece are knackered either way, go back to the Drachma they still have massive Euro denominated debt to repay. The creditors have already taken a haircut but realistically they're never getting that money back.

The Euro suits Germany down to the ground as a net exporter to traditionally poorer parts of Europe. The value of the Euro might be competitive for Germany but doesn't mean it is for other countries in Europe.

The only Aldi that I'm aware of that does is the one in Manchester Arndale.

Jodi Jones didn't type that actual statement though. I've Noticed That Jodi Is One Of Those People Who Start Every Word With A Capital Letter.

I was perhaps a bit unfair, I have enjoyed your blog in the past but didn't this week.

It probably should be about par with the Euro considering how integrated the UK economy is with the Eurozone and has central bank interest rates which are similar. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

First game at the Ricoh? Capacity limited due to council not issuing safety certificate. They were the ones who were in charge of the construction as well. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Same team that started the last game. No need to change it. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

2-2 draw Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

The blog is the same. The most recent edition is dreadful. Sounds like a pompous twat. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

I'd had 7 pints and thought it was nailed on

I listened for the first time on the tram home last week. I fell asleep. Not that it was necessarily the podcast that caused me to fall asleep. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

I am not sure. His presence makes teams a bit one dimensional and once Wells moved on from Bradford they had nobody to run on to his knock downs. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

I feel it's a case of beggars not being choosers here!

September 1991? We scraped survival that season as well [emoji52] Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Wasting NHS resources. You're even contrary when it comes to getting medical advice. Ha ha. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk