It’s @macmillancancer charity race day @yorkracecourse today. As per usual I’ll be betting on the race and giving all the profit to Macmillan. My prices won’t be big but I’ve raised thousands for the charity.

Thomas Tuchel after sabotaging that England squad

Anybody got a price on Slot to be next premier league manager sacked? Can’t be a huge price but nailed on?

Massive for Leeds in their cup final. A depleted United were brilliant, add half of the missing brigade it’s a no contest. The problem with this United is it’s the hope that kills you.

Suppose that once a week, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to £100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this: The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing. The fifth would pay £1. The sixth would pay £3. The seventh would pay £7. The eighth would pay £12. The ninth would pay £18. And the tenth man (the richest) would pay £59.　 So, that’s what they decided to do. The ten men drank in the bar every week and seemed quite happy with the arrangement until, one day, the owner caused them a little problem. “Since you are all such good customers,” he said, “I’m going to reduce the cost of your weekly beer by £20.” Drinks for the ten men would now cost just £80. The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes. So the first four men were unaffected. They would still drink for free but what about the other six men? The paying customers? How could they divide the £20 windfall so that everyone would get his fair share? They realized that £20 divided by six is £3.33, but if they subtracted that from everybody’s share then not only would the first four men still be drinking for free but the fifth and sixth man would each end up being paid to drink his beer.　 So, the bar owner suggested that it would be fairer to reduce each man’s bill by a higher percentage. They decided to follow the principle of the tax system they had been using and he proceeded to work out the amounts he suggested that each should now pay. And so, the fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (a 100% saving). The sixth man now paid £2 instead of £3 (a 33% saving). The seventh man now paid £5 instead of £7 (a 28% saving). The eighth man now paid £9 instead of £12 (a 25% saving). The ninth man now paid £14 instead of £18 (a 22% saving). And the tenth man now paid £49 instead of £59 (a 16% saving).　 Each of the last six was better off than before with the first four continuing to drink for free.　 But, once outside the bar, the men began to compare their savings. “I only got £1 out of the £20 saving,” declared the sixth man. He pointed to the tenth man, “but he got £10!“　 “Yeah, that’s right,” exclaimed the fifth man. “I only saved a £1 too. It’s unfair that he got ten times more benefit than me!”　 “That’s true!” shouted the seventh man. “Why should he get £10 back, when I only got £2? The wealthy get all the breaks!”　 “Wait a minute,” yelled the first four men in unison, “we didn’t get anything at all. This new tax system exploits the poor!” The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.　 The next week the tenth man didn’t show up for drinks, so the nine sat down and had their beers without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, they discovered something important – they didn’t have enough money between all of them to pay for even half of the bill!　 And that’s how it works. Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy and they just might not show up anymore. In fact, they might start drinking overseas, where the atmosphere is somewhat friendlier.　 For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.

What a shower of shite politics is. Over privileged toffs. If they all got on with running the country rather than stood slagging each other off they would have a chance. Like the scene from Ali G. 2 words. “Keep it real” don’t be a spanner it ain’t a word. Init.

Does the United fan waiting to cut his hair get paid out on the 2-0? I still don’t trust us enough yet to think that’s 3 in a row!!

Becoming a bookie I knew it would change me, but turning into my adopted dad (@CairnBet )……… With every bet on insanity, “it will send you mad if it doesn’t win” most got the gag, a few even came back the next race to let me know they had indeed gone insane! ❤️❤️ #Dadjokes

I should of sent a photo of the wait for the bog! Unreal. Some racecourse, but the facilities are never ready for it! Everything is beautiful but for the span of 2 hours you can pee, get a pint or a bet!!!

I don’t go racing as a punter very often now, but coming to France for the Arc with my Brother is special. Some racecourse too. Here’s to a lucky day ❤️❤️❤️

You’ve almost said nice things about me there Andy! Greatest job in the world, hard work, there has been some long days and weeks making it happen. Getting pipped on the line hurts even more when you’re a bookie….. But I’d do it all again tomorrow! Beverley Saturday….

A lot gets said, but doubt doubt this one thing. The biggest club in the world.

Totally agree, go smash it @MarcusRashford gave us some great memories, you’ll always be one of our own, sometimes things just don’t work out. Like Manchester Rashford is red. ❤️

The January gag is brilliant, a few got it, those that didn’t when I said it’s 6 months away…. (6 and a bit for the pedantic people) laughed. We all laughed together. That’s what this is all about, everybody having a good time!! Enjoy the read as much as I enjoyed the week! 🫶🏻

Ascot day 2, what will Steve go for today for his breakfast? It’s the biggest question to be answered every day! #Biggsybreakfast.

Day 1 betting blog from Royal Ascot up. The only preamble of the week but it's a good one as Kevin gets sausage agitation, Simon takes on the sockless brigade and CairnBet give out some ill deserved promotions. andystallard1967.wixsite.com…

I’m terrible at golf. I ache after one round. I don’t see what could go wrong here. A great bunch of guys gonna raise a few quid for a charity close to our business and hearts. I’ll love you more than I already do if you can support. X

Never want to go too soon, but I’m checking how I get to Bilbao for the final!!