Bradford Bulls keep play-off dream alive as Jamie Langley double sees off Hull KR

8:20am Saturday 11th August 2012 in Bulls Photograph of the Author By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter

Bulls players celebrate their decisive fifth try against Hull KR scored by Elliott Whitehead Bulls players celebrate their decisive fifth try against Hull KR scored by Elliott Whitehead

Mick Potter is ready to see the job through with the Bulls after watching them claim a precious 32-26 victory over play-off rivals Hull KR last night.

Potter, who has been working unpaid for the last month, had threatened to quit this weekend unless he received assurances over his future but he now looks certain to see out the season.

He admitted it would be hard to walk away with a top-eight spot – a potentially monumental achievement – within reach of his side.

Administrator Brendan Guilfoyle will assess up to five bids for the club over the weekend after yesterday’s deadline passed.

Potter said: “It’s groundhog day. There was supposed to be a resolution. The cut-off point was yesterday. They are now going to assess the bids.

“A few people have put their cards on the table and I don’t think it will be too much longer before we get a decision.

“I don’t want to (walk away) but I’m under pressure to make a decision. I want to see it through regardless of my personal situation. I’m making that sacrifice to see it out.”

Jamie Langley scored two tries, doubling his tally for the season, and winger Jason Crookes – whose hat-trick helped Bradford to a 36-24 win at Hull KR in March – marked his comeback from a four-month lay-off with a dislocated shoulder with a crucial second-half score.

Potter was full of praise for Langley but admits his side will need to improve if they are to overhaul Hull KR and secure a first play-off spot in four years.

He said: “I thought Jamie’s contribution was enormous. It was a fitting reward that he scored two tries – and they weren’t walkover tries. He was outstanding.

“I’m happy to get the two points but I know we’ve got a lot more work to do. We’ll just keep chipping away, one at a time.”

* A strong Bulls Under-20s side claimed their second successive win last night, beating Hull KR 30-20.

Phil Joseph (2), Adam O'Brien, Matt Bailey and Sam Wood were all on the scoresheet.

 

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raisemeup says...
10:03am Sat 11 Aug 12

Absolutely marvelous, well done to our Coaches & Team they certainly show the way. Thank you Mick, the Team and background staff for the wonderful entertainment. Also our supporters who backed their side to the full. Lets hope for some good news soon.

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billybobbull says...
10:03am Sat 11 Aug 12

Good man! We do not deserve him.

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Adeybull says...
10:33am Sat 11 Aug 12

If there is any justice in this world, Mick and the coaching team will all get to keep their jobs - if they want them - and the opportunity to try and build on what they have started. The fans know a top-quality individual - in every respect - when they see one. In Mick Potter, we have been fortunate indeed to have a man of the highest personal integrity and honour IMO.
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His conduct, and those of the others who have done their best to keep the club alive in recent weeks, is in sharp contrast to that of those who brought all this about. History will only ever be full of praise for Potter and his team; it will dam n to the rafters the conduct of some others.

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Solomon Grundy says...
10:56am Sat 11 Aug 12

Can only echo all the above, we are very lucky to have a very good coach and a group of players who want to play for the club. Last night was hard work at times, James Childs was partly responsible but I thought we were a bit tentative in the first half. Playoff rugby is like this, nervy, edgy, exciting and we need to be there.

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batleybull says...
10:56am Sat 11 Aug 12

well said again adey bull totally agree with everything you have said, total genuine man there are not many in this world who would done what he has together with his backroom staff and full praise to Stuart Duffy as well

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Prycey says...
11:18am Sat 11 Aug 12

If the supporters want to get together and make their voices heard then keeping Potter as our coach should be the rallying call. For me it would be disgraceful if new owners came in and immediately put Nobby in charge although I do like the guy and have absolutely nothing against him. Mick is doing a tremendous job unpaid and deserves another two years to build our team and bring on even more of our youngsters. If Potter was dropped (if he wanted to stay) for someone else I am not sure how I would react when they asked for my season ticket money again. The new owners must be shown how most fans feel about the job he is doing. If Mick goes home and we end up in championship let’s see if Nobby wants the job then.

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DevonBull says...
12:39pm Sat 11 Aug 12

Adeybull wrote:
If there is any justice in this world, Mick and the coaching team will all get to keep their jobs - if they want them - and the opportunity to try and build on what they have started. The fans know a top-quality individual - in every respect - when they see one. In Mick Potter, we have been fortunate indeed to have a man of the highest personal integrity and honour IMO.
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His conduct, and those of the others who have done their best to keep the club alive in recent weeks, is in sharp contrast to that of those who brought all this about. History will only ever be full of praise for Potter and his team; it will dam n to the rafters the conduct of some others.
How can anbody argue with this? Mr Child - learn your job! Administrator - learn your job! All working for the Bulls, all of you - be proud! Bulls supporters - be proud!

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theviking62 says...
1:03pm Sat 11 Aug 12

COACH OF THE YEAR. 2012



Mick Potter

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Mumby was the best says...
1:08pm Sat 11 Aug 12

Adeybull wrote:
If there is any justice in this world, Mick and the coaching team will all get to keep their jobs - if they want them - and the opportunity to try and build on what they have started. The fans know a top-quality individual - in every respect - when they see one. In Mick Potter, we have been fortunate indeed to have a man of the highest personal integrity and honour IMO.
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His conduct, and those of the others who have done their best to keep the club alive in recent weeks, is in sharp contrast to that of those who brought all this about. History will only ever be full of praise for Potter and his team; it will dam n to the rafters the conduct of some others.
Spot on, and yes should be considered for coach of the year.

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bullslad17 says...
1:21pm Sat 11 Aug 12

Potter has worked wonders this season and should be considered for coach of the year. Thanks to him and the coaching staff for working without pay. And of course thanks to the players, for performing so well this season. Let's hope we make the play offs.
COYB!

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arhmen aleg says...
7:43pm Sat 11 Aug 12

Excellent high praise.

I see Nobby"s name is mentioned again.

I"ve known him all my life and the character of the man is such that hw would not wish to step on Micks toes.
He said remember he is a personal friend of Mick.

but one Brian Noble involved in some way given he is Bradford through and through could only be positive.

He has acheived most things.

If I know him right he2d be happy to do anything if it meant that it helpd Bradford survive.

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Shelfrhino says...
11:39pm Sat 11 Aug 12

Another way to read this is Potter looked for work and no-one wants him so is sticking around to see if he can stay with you in the championship.

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Tricky Dicky says...
8:57am Sun 12 Aug 12

Prycey wrote:
If the supporters want to get together and make their voices heard then keeping Potter as our coach should be the rallying call. For me it would be disgraceful if new owners came in and immediately put Nobby in charge although I do like the guy and have absolutely nothing against him. Mick is doing a tremendous job unpaid and deserves another two years to build our team and bring on even more of our youngsters. If Potter was dropped (if he wanted to stay) for someone else I am not sure how I would react when they asked for my season ticket money again. The new owners must be shown how most fans feel about the job he is doing. If Mick goes home and we end up in championship let’s see if Nobby wants the job then.
Sorry Prycey but I don't think we are in a position to demand anything of a prospective buyer. If they have a business plan that does not include Mr Potter and his coaching staff, we will have to swallow that bitter pill. We can live in hope but the survival of the club comes first. Without that, Mr Potter's future employment remains moot.

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Prycey says...
9:56am Sun 12 Aug 12

I am not demanding they keep potter on Tricky I am just saying that if I believe he is treated badly by the new owner then I have every right to decide how I will reply when that owner asks for possibly £200 season ticket sale off me. I believe I am not the only one who would feel the same way even if it was just for the first season to show that we are not just sheep that follow and bow to their every whim. It does all come down to if Mick leaves and how he left. If he is happy to call it a day I would welcome Nobby. His contract is up so he has no given right to expect to stay but I do believe he is building something good and has an eye for picking up decent players at decent costs. We will have to wait and see. Hopefully the new owner will do the decent thing either way. Potter deserves to be treated well and I would be angry if it turned out that another coach had been lined up for weeks when potter was working for nothing. That wouldn't be right in my book and that is when there is only one thing I and others could do to show our disappointment. Let's see and keep our fingers crossed this next week as I can see a good outcome looming all of a sudden - or was it the Tetley's last night.

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theviking62 says...
9:57am Sun 12 Aug 12

Shelf, you could be right,but the likes of us will never know, until told. Have you moved yet, how's your good lady and the bairn. Well, I hope.

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theviking62 says...
10:06am Sun 12 Aug 12

Prycey, won't have been the tetley's, it's a woeful pint theses days. Only used to drink tetley's would pass pubs, until I found one. Just about the only really good thing to come out of Leeds. Oh, forgot, plus the road to Bradford. I've got the same buzz two things going to happen this week, 1) I get out of here,hosp. 2) bulls get a buyer wi' loads a brass and a love of the bulls. Not some johnny come lately using us as a tax dodge. Back to the booze, I try anything these days but found nothing that bears a candle to tets. Best beers around at moment " Moorhouses of Burnley " all their brews are good drinking.

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Mumby was the best says...
10:57am Sun 12 Aug 12

theviking62 wrote:
Prycey, won't have been the tetley's, it's a woeful pint theses days. Only used to drink tetley's would pass pubs, until I found one. Just about the only really good thing to come out of Leeds. Oh, forgot, plus the road to Bradford. I've got the same buzz two things going to happen this week, 1) I get out of here,hosp. 2) bulls get a buyer wi' loads a brass and a love of the bulls. Not some johnny come lately using us as a tax dodge. Back to the booze, I try anything these days but found nothing that bears a candle to tets. Best beers around at moment " Moorhouses of Burnley " all their brews are good drinking.
Saltaire Blonde or Copper Dragon`s Golden Pippin are quite good as well, and most brews from Ossett Brewery.

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raisemeup says...
11:06am Sun 12 Aug 12

Shelfrhino wrote:
Another way to read this is Potter looked for work and no-one wants him so is sticking around to see if he can stay with you in the championship.
Must admit you are an odious little or even big creep.

If indeed you have a child, it is to be hoped your ridiculous, warped and of course odious persona is never passed on to him or her.

Fortunately there are enough people who know Mick Potter and his family, to know you are wrong in your assessment.
Anyone with any decency would not stoop as low as you do, to score points in this weird Walter Mitty world you live in.

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theviking62 says...
2:28pm Sun 12 Aug 12

Mumby, blonde ales not my favourite, but saltire not bad, golden pippin, only pint I drink when in Filey. As well as filey brewery, wold top, york, et al.Forgot Taylor's landlord. You could say when I'm not in hosp, I'm in wether spoons just down road from me. In fact it's m s d.( minimum staggering distance)

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Mumby was the best says...
2:53pm Sun 12 Aug 12

Wold Top is good beer I drink it in Weatherspoons in Brid.Never had Filey
Beer will look out for it.

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theviking62 says...
3:31pm Sun 12 Aug 12

Try it at Bon Hommes in Filey. Nice little real ale spot. Imperial for good pint golden pippin.

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Tricky Dicky says...
5:39pm Sun 12 Aug 12

Prycey wrote:
I am not demanding they keep potter on Tricky I am just saying that if I believe he is treated badly by the new owner then I have every right to decide how I will reply when that owner asks for possibly £200 season ticket sale off me. I believe I am not the only one who would feel the same way even if it was just for the first season to show that we are not just sheep that follow and bow to their every whim. It does all come down to if Mick leaves and how he left. If he is happy to call it a day I would welcome Nobby. His contract is up so he has no given right to expect to stay but I do believe he is building something good and has an eye for picking up decent players at decent costs. We will have to wait and see. Hopefully the new owner will do the decent thing either way. Potter deserves to be treated well and I would be angry if it turned out that another coach had been lined up for weeks when potter was working for nothing. That wouldn't be right in my book and that is when there is only one thing I and others could do to show our disappointment. Let's see and keep our fingers crossed this next week as I can see a good outcome looming all of a sudden - or was it the Tetley's last night.
I am in total admiration of Mr Potter and what he has done at Odsal. I said I would reserve judgement until August and I feel, now, he deserves full credit for creating a team with spirit and passion. He would be a shoe-in for an extended contract if things were different. Unfortunately, they are not. He has a place in Odsal folklore whether we survive or not. But, as you well know, he will not want to be the coach of a Bradford side in the Championship (of course I may be wrong) and so we must be prepared to say thank you and part ways and embrace whoever the newco decide to employ. It is true comic-book stuff but, sadly, the Bulls need more than that to survive.

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lonniejockstrap says...
9:10pm Sun 12 Aug 12

What fantastic professionalism and psychological strength from all those contributing to results like this by the Bulls. It would have been so easy to just go through the motions for SOME people and then use the administration as a reason. Not these boys though! Brilliant.

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
9:12pm Sun 12 Aug 12

All this talk of beer and not an invite from viking to join him I am deeply hurt.

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theviking62 says...
9:44pm Sun 12 Aug 12

Anytime you want to join me in hospital, your welcome. I'm sure one or two on here will help you here.

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theviking62 says...
9:44pm Sun 12 Aug 12

Anytime you want to join me in hospital, your welcome. I'm sure one or two on here will help you here.

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Shelfrhino says...
1:20am Mon 13 Aug 12

theviking62 wrote:
Shelf, you could be right,but the likes of us will never know, until told. Have you moved yet, how's your good lady and the bairn. Well, I hope.
Both are well thanks, hoping to move in third w/end September.
Are you well? Do you need me to get Ronnie the Rhino round to yours to cheer you up ;).
If your feeling a bit low and need a chuckle read some of sheffdulls deluded outbursts. I know I shouldn't laugh and it's terrible what happens to a woman going through the menopause, but in some of her post's you can actually hear her drying up and turning into a bloke.
Doesn't seem to stop Mumby going round there though.

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
1:26am Mon 13 Aug 12

A lot of talkers on here viking not enough doers.

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theviking62 says...
11:44am Mon 13 Aug 12

Slc52, you should know, you should know. Not one grain of sense comes out of that deluded little brain of yours. As to your statement re trolls, ie me, I your dreams. We all know who the trolls are on here. As well you know.

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
12:30pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Reading your 1st line I thought you were breaking into song viking but you struggle to break wind.

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Mumby was the best says...
1:58pm Mon 13 Aug 12

scandanavian's love child52 wrote:
Reading your 1st line I thought you were breaking into song viking but you struggle to break wind.
Unlike you!

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theviking62 says...
2:33pm Mon 13 Aug 12

A childlike reply, from one who has been continually found wanting. A know all who knows nowt. A pimple on the arse of society. Can't wait for your puerile reply.

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theviking62 says...
2:33pm Mon 13 Aug 12

A childlike reply, from one who has been continually found wanting. A know all who knows nowt. A pimple on the arse of society. Can't wait for your puerile reply.

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
3:31pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Shall I reply twice as your dementia has made you double post ? Be nice viking its not big or clever ( a bit like your good self )

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theviking62 says...
3:50pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Be like you, you mean. The most obnoxious, person on here. The one you makes crass remarks re players and my health problems. The one with no conscience. The one with little intelligence. The one who knows nothing about rugby league. No, it's not big or clever to insult people, you do,so why can't I and others on here do the same. The conclusion, you can give it but you can't take it.

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Mumby was the best says...
4:23pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Ignore him Viking he`s like a **** in a thunderstorm! of little importance.

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Mumby was the best says...
4:25pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Censored but it begins with F and sounds like art

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
4:33pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Ha ha a bite yet again, must be better than hospital food old timer.

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Adeybull says...
8:26pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Ross ffs can't you ban this/these idiot/s? He/they have turned your paper's blogs into a laughing stock. I'm sure that can't sit easy with you, and its stopping anything approaching sensible debate on here.

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Tatecastre says...
8:48pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Adeybull, I agree remove, slc52, shelfrhino. But who else are you bringing into this. I hope not those, who suffer from their vitriolic diatribe and take offence against it and reply in kind. I apprieciate " you don't feed trolls " but personnal insults are hard to ignore. As for the t n a doing anything, dream on. The number of times friends, on here, have asked for the aforementioned, to be removed, are numerous. What was done bugger all. So don't expect miracles.

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Tatecastre says...
8:53pm Mon 13 Aug 12

No matter if they are removed they'll be back, using other names. You can see that in the t n a s, non action. Anyway, what about BPA, putting in a bid? Is Wally Lewis for real? Your thoughts on these and other points re bulls.

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
9:49pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Adey get a life and get back on rlfans forum , the amount of grief I have had on here is why you lot get a bit back and makes this forum a nice place to be. Dont forget rule number 1 ) if you dont like it fook off, followed by rule number 2 ) if still not satisfied refer to rule number 1.

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
10:51pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Ps just use your troll spray on viking adey :-)

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Shelfrhino says...
11:19pm Mon 13 Aug 12

raisemeup wrote:
Shelfrhino wrote: Another way to read this is Potter looked for work and no-one wants him so is sticking around to see if he can stay with you in the championship.
Must admit you are an odious little or even big creep. If indeed you have a child, it is to be hoped your ridiculous, warped and of course odious persona is never passed on to him or her. Fortunately there are enough people who know Mick Potter and his family, to know you are wrong in your assessment. Anyone with any decency would not stoop as low as you do, to score points in this weird Walter Mitty world you live in.
Oh Dear "I'm Brian and so's my wife",
that was a huge bite. I take it you lass is at bingo again, never mind eh.
Viking,
I hope you are on the mend and get well soon.
Mumby,
I hope you manage to develop some kind of personality.
Sheffdull,
I hope you manage to finally get to a game before osteoporosis affects you like it does a lot of menopausal ladies.
Adey,
I hope one day that you will get a bit credibility back.
Slc,
I hope you keep up the banter going, life's to short to be serious.
TVoR,
I hope you manage to keep owning all the ostriches on here with facts.

This is me signing off for good, it's been a blast.

Yo te ver en el campeonato con una sonrisa en mi cara. Adios para siempre

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Adeybull says...
12:00am Tue 14 Aug 12

Tatecastre wrote:
Adeybull, I agree remove, slc52, shelfrhino. But who else are you bringing into this. I hope not those, who suffer from their vitriolic diatribe and take offence against it and reply in kind. I apprieciate " you don't feed trolls " but personnal insults are hard to ignore. As for the t n a doing anything, dream on. The number of times friends, on here, have asked for the aforementioned, to be removed, are numerous. What was done bugger all. So don't expect miracles.
If people did not respond to these little Walter Mitties, they would soon get bored and go away. Trolls deprived of the oxygen of attention soon die of suffocation. Metaphorically, although I suspect some might wish literally.
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I know Ross, so next time I see or speak to him I'll give him some earache. I know he has far better things to do than waste time cleansing this forum from things that live under a bridge , but I feel sure a few nudges on the old "ban" button will save him a load of grief - come on Ross, you know you want to? ;)
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Shelfrhino could make a useful contribution. Its healthy for debate to have opinions and positions challenged. That's why its so disappointing he's chosen to instead come across as such a complete wassock. I for one would prefer to think better of him than that, but he really does not help himself.

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
6:26am Tue 14 Aug 12

Aww didums I am off to tell teacher, another in the viking mould of not being able to take it. Log off and dont come back is what I say.

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Mumby was the best says...
8:58am Tue 14 Aug 12

scandanavian's love child52 wrote:
Aww didums I am off to tell teacher, another in the viking mould of not being able to take it. Log off and dont come back is what I say.
Looks like you are looking for a new bag of acid to join you!!! Now your Rhino puppet has gone!!

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scandanavian's love child52 says...
10:49am Tue 14 Aug 12

I am my own man Mumby lad so get back to the Viking flock.

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