I worked for browns in 1962,and we were in the first settling school in uk,we even had the tv come and film us for cliff michelmore show. Yes Jack had two sons Eddie and Des,he also had two brothers Idwal and the one that was not in the business Claude who lived in Ynyshir,what i remembered he was the best of them all.Good memories especially the xmas dance Jack would throw for all the staff and a free bar in porthcawl.

Dai, I also worked In Penygraig it was next to the silver lounge café,worked there for 6 months.My mother worked for Browns I think from late '60 and '70's. She went to the School in the office behind the Windham Club in Porth. If I remember correctly she was manager in Penygraig then Tylorstown and ended up in Ynyshir. I went to the school at Cardiff North and worked as a relief manager different shop nearly every day.
To say I hated it would be an understatement. Strange because my mother loved it.
Take care Will, let's see you fighting fit.![]()
Update after Bolton game (and Derby losing same night)....................
City to finish top as league Champions........£30 @ 7/1 - potential return £240 - cash out today ^ £5.86
City to finish top 2 and go up by autos........£10 @ 14/1 - potential return £150 - cash out today ^ £30.00
City to get promotion by any route..............£30 @ 8/1 - potential return £270 - cash out today ^ £83.08
Newport to finish in top 7 (playoffs).............£8 @ 12/1 - potential return £104 - cash out today > £10.40

Update after the weekend games.....................
City to finish top as league Champions........£30 @ 7/1 - potential return £240 - cash out today ^ £9.24
City to finish top 2 and go up by autos........£10 @ 14/1 - potential return £150 - cash out today ^ £46.16
City to get promotion by any route..............£30 @ 8/1 - potential return £270 - cash out today ^ £113,69
Newport to finish in top 7 (playoffs).............£8 @ 12/1 - potential return £104 - cash out today > £6.12
Going the right way.........![]()

I would cash out on the £162 they are offering you 11/2 on your original bet, or hang it out until after the Bristol match and you may get another £20 or so.

A bit strange that Sparks, with everybody talking up Fulham that could unsettle them.
My Prediction
1 Cardiff
2 Fulham
3 Villa
4 Wolves
5 Derby
6 Middlesbrough
Villa to win the Play offs

I quite like that prediction Dai. On the basis of that I don't think I'll take the cashouts so I can blame you......![]()


