According to Ms. Gupta, her problems began soon after she entered the Rose & Crown yesterday lunchtime.

"I had just popped in to see if I could find anyone from the bank as I needed to change a large bundle of notes into small coins," she alleged, "when suddenly Mr Mullin started shouting at me from behind the bar. I won't divulge exactly what was said to a family newspaper like the Gazette but his comments bore rather nasty racist overtones. You can be sure that I will be getting in touch with my solicitor with a view to suing for damages. His comments were hurtful and unnecessary and I'm pretty sure the Race Relations Board will be looking seriously at developments with a view to taking action."

"When Ms. Gupta came into the bar, she had just asked Mrs. Miggins about the whereabouts of the bank staff from across the road when Mr. Mullin launched into what I have to say was no less than an extremely angry tirade. He was going on about some lamb curry that he had apparently bought in Bindi's Corner Shop a few days previously and how it had caused him to be confined to the WC for the previous 24 hours. Although Mr. Mullin was slurring his words somewhat, I thought I heard him mumble something about 'coming over 'ere, selling that muck' and made several references to the popular 1950s Irish singer Ruby Murray for some reason. Mr. Mullins made it very clear to Ms. Gupta that she was not welcome on his premises and that he would prefer her to leave."

"I felt compelled to leave too, in sympathy with Ms. Gupta, but Mr. Slaughter had just bought a round of Old Speckled Hen and it would have been a pity to waste such a lovely drop," he confirmed.

" God must have been smiling on me Wednesday morning" commented Mr. Dodd. "I popped into the newsagents to get myself a packet of smokes and that nice Mrs. Gupta suggested I buy a scratch card with the change. Well I'm not really a gambling sort of guy, but I thought why not, although with the bad luck I've been having of late I wasn't really expecting much. Well I just couldn't believe it, I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming!

" It will certainly put an end to the problems I have been having. It's, I think, a well known fact that I owe a few bob in the village and I can assure those people they will be paid post haste, although I have a slight dispute with Mr. Donaldson of the Ironmongers who is trying to stick me with an interest rate charge of 20%. Anyway, just give me a day to celebrate and buy everyone a beer or four first."

"I know what David's like. I have warned him that we must clear our debts first and then be careful with what money is left. He seems to have an attitude of living 'day-to-day' and spends his money too easily.I know he's already been speaking to Mr. Horsley about upgrading his Hi-Fi system, which in my opinion is just unnecessary.He is just too easily influenced by some if you ask me."

" I think he should enjoy his moment and then tomorrow pop down the bank to have a brief conversation with my colleague Mr. Allan about some of the very attractive investment opportunities being offered at present. I know that for 90 day notice accounts we are currently paying as high as 3.00%, which looks very aggressive if you ask me and a terrific opportunity !"

The club chairman was obviously ecstatic with the new deal.

"We have been involved in lengthy discussions with Mr. Slaughter and of mutual concern to both parties was that we were delivering the correct image. We are pleased to announce that we have agreed a three year contract. The current cup run was obviously a contributing factor in the conclusion of this deal."

"It's a disgrace if you ask me. The club know that the kids will immediately ask for the new strip,to be able to emulate their heroes and word on the street is that it will cost somewhere in the region of TUN$100 for the full set. It's just blatant commercialism set to exploit the general public. What was wrong with the old one ? Ok, so it was a little dated, but it had a certain charm."

" We haven't changed the strip for 10 years and to be honest it was looking ridiculous. The tight shirts and shorts were uncomfortable and polyester is not the most attractive of materials. The new one will be a welcome change."