Tied up in Knots

It seems that UK tycoon Richard Branson got slightly tied up in knots when interviewed on Breakfast TV this morning about Virgin Money taking over Northern Rock. When asked by Sian Williams why current account holders were going to be charged a fee, his reply was that people could either pay a fee or not pay a fee which seems something of a contradiction. Sian Williams' next question was along the lines of "why would anybody voluntarily pay a fee" and Sir Richard seemed to struggle for a plausible answer.

He did get his own back when Ms Williams asked him a rather stupid question about the public being slightly suspicious that he had obtained the bank at a cut price. Branson is first and foremost a businessman. Was the interviewer really suggesting that he should have voluntarily paid more than the going price? It is unlikely that the man or woman in the street will care two hoots about how much Branson has paid for the bank. They will simply be interested in what kind of service they are offered and how rates compare with other banks!!

Glad and sad in the same breath at news that Neil Warnock has been sacked as manager of QPR. Glad because we no longer have to be subjected to the man's tirades about every team he plays cheating, glad that we will no longer have to put up with claims that Joey Barton is whiter than white, but sad because deep down Warnock is passionate about football and outside the game seems like a regular bloke. Sad also that he hasn't failed but has still lost his job despite taking his team into the Premier Division.

It was so warm and unseasonable today that I spent well over an hour clearing up leaves in the garden and didn't even need to wear a coat!! Buds are peeking through. I just hope they don't have a rude awakening as there is still plenty of time for the weather to turn nasty.