A Right Good Read!

The new Timeform Hurdlers and Chasers Annual is out now.  It comprises 1172 pages of horse biographies, ratings and statistics.  I have spent half of my life looking up horses in these annuals and researching ratings, and while the price tag of £70 may sound steep, once you have it you will look at it every day.  It is a must for all serious punters, and an excellent Christmas present.

Poor old Wayne Rooney!  The reason he didn't want to play for Manchester United anymore was because he wanted a commitment from the board that they were going to sign some decent players...it was never about money.  Of course, he has now changed his mind and signed a five year contract worth around £250,000 per week so clearly money never came into it!

The part I find confusing though, is that while Rooney has signed a five year deal with the club, he can still leave after a year or two - I suppose, at least by signing with United again he can now keep the fans out of his front garden!  Why is it that contracts don't seem to mean anything anymore?