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  1. Saints_Alive

    Saints_Alive Well-Known Member

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    Matt Somner?
     
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  2. Kilburn

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    No - the key here is this player's middle name, and close to home.
     
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    Ivor (Verdun) Powell

    Jeez, that was bloody difficult!
     
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    Nicholas the Russian says yes to a joint with a golfer. (7,7)
     
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  5. Kilburn

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    When I said close to home, that's if you're one of us, an R.

    A proper footballer from my Dad's era.

    Tuesday, November 6, 2012
    Ex-QPR and Wales Ivor Powell: RIP at Age 96

    QPR today announced the death of Former QPR Player, Ivor Powell. He was 96.

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    Another clue is that he plays professional football in England.
     
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    Need more - sorry
     
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    Ok, Paul and George are relevant, but John and Ringo aren't, plus the golfer is a Major winner.
     
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    Sorry Saints, but this one has me "stumped" - good metaphor for the first day of the Ashes series
     
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    Ok Taff, he plays for a South Coast team.

    Yeah, really looking forward to battling with the Aussies again, reckon it will be a close series.
     
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    Charlie Daniels?
     
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    You got him Surrey, Nicholas = Charlie, Russian says yes = da, Joint = knee, golfer = els.

    Your turn..
     
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    Bloody hell! How does your mind work!!! <laugh>
    Too difficult for me - especially as. I've never heard of him!
     
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    For me too.........and the Beatles connections? Jack's son?

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    Jack's son - Is that "Jackson 5", Michael Jackson, which bloody Jackson!
     
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    I couldn't figure out the Beatles link either, had me thinking of Liverpool or Everton players!
     
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    Whilst we're waiting for Surrey, how about

    A premium guy looking for something? (5,4)
     
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    Kevin Bond...?
     
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    Sounds like you might have hit the nail right on the head!
     
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    The George and Paul link was "Charlie" George and Paul "Daniels"...:emoticon-0100-smile
     
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