PressPlay
With
Guests
Dave Stark of Songlink International
and
Annette Kurer of Ark Consultants
Hope you can join me, Jeremy Jacobs
This Saturday evening, November 17th at 7pm – 8pm
JCom Radio 101.4FM in North-West
Call the studio on 020 8905 5505, or text 07781 486242
Former Luton Town Chairman Bill Tomlins together with other former colleagues are in hot water with the Football Association.
Here's the BBC report in full:
 The FA's investigation into Luton began in March |
The charges relate to player transfers and contract renegotiations between July 2004 and February 2007.
The club, former chairman Bill Tomlins, ex-finance director Derek Peter and current directors John Mitchell and Richard Bagehot have been charged.
Six licensed players' agents have also been charged.
The investigation, which began in March this year, found that payments made to the six agents, totalling about £160,000, by the club's holding company Jayten (also known as J10) Stadium Limited were not disclosed to the FA on the required forms.
The six agents have been charged with accepting payments from Jayten for their services to the club in securing the services of players. 
It's purely to do - on our side - with technical breaches on paperwork
Football agent Sky Andrew on the FA charges against him
In addition, it has been alleged that services for the benefit of a Luton player, totalling approximately £7,000, were paid for directly by Jayten but were not disclosed on the player's contract.
Sky Andrew, one of the six agents charged, was quick to play down the allegations.
Andrew, who is agent to a number of Premiership stars including Sol Campbell, Jermaine Pennant and Jermain Defoe, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "People mustn't blow this out of proportion, there's no question that irregular payments were made to officials or anyone like that.
"It's purely to do on our side with technical breaches on paperwork, which will come to light. Ultimately it vindicates me of the stance I made
Former Luton boss Mike Newell
"We've spoken to the FA and the FA have conducted an investigation into dealings there - and it's only right they conduct their investigations and they've got rules in place and then they hand out charges to people.
"In our case it's just a technical breach of paperwork."
The charges follow an FA investigation after former Luton manager Mike Newell claimed in early 2006 that illegal payments in the game were rife.
"Ultimately it vindicates me of the stance I made," Newell told BBC 5 Live.
"I think as a manager of a football club, you have a duty to the supporters to make people aware of things like this.
"It was said over the last seven or eight months that there wasn't a time when I thought maybe it was the wrong thing to do because it's cost me my job. But ultimately this proves it was the right stance."
The full charges are as follows:
All parties have until 30 November to respond to the charges.
Luton issued a statement on their website, stating that "at this point in time the club has no comment to make on these allegations".
There is no indication yet as to what punishments might be enforced if the charges were proved.
BBC Radio 5 Live sports news correspondent Gordon Farquhar pointed out that the FA's investigation had been triggered by Tomlins when he resigned in April after admitting making irregular payments to agents on three separate occasions.
Farquhar said: "In a statement at the time, the club said Tomlins had approached the FA earlier in the year to clarify certain matters relating to the club.
"He also told the BBC he made the payments from the club's holding company but was at pains to point out that he made no private gain himself.
"He admitted he did the wrong thing at the time but also pointed out he contacted the FA personally to report what had gone wrong.
"It's also important to mention that the manager at the time Mike Newell made a number of allegations following his dismissal the month previous to Bill Tomlin's disappearance.
"And also another director, Martin King, resigned in the wake of the manager's departure, saying he was concerned with a number of issues and not just the one to sack Newell at the time."
What a jewel the new St Pancras is. How could they have thought of reducing it to rubble and replacing it with a ugly monster like Euston? This country owes a debt of gratitude to Sir John Betjeman, The Poet Laureate, whose vision and enthusiasm saved this piece remarkable piece of Victorian architecture.
Today heralds a renaissance of rail travel in this country. With speeds of up to 186mph, Paris and Brussels are reached from St Pancras faster than Norwich or Cardiff. One hopes that high-speed services like Eurostar will be available from London to Scotland and the North at some future point. But, in order to upgrade our 19th century rail infrastructure to accommodate high-speed trains much will have to be done. As I understand it, this includes new tunnels at Swiss Cottage and elsewhere, new platforms at numerous stations, new station at Crewe and so on. Until then, the low-cost airlines will continue to prosper.
"Lille is the new Canterbury"
Very grateful to Caroline Barker and the team at BBC London for giving me the opportunity of being their fan behind "Fans Eye View" at BBC London's Non-League Show Website.
You can read the article here
Are you dating the last person you kissed?
Pretend you had 10 beers. Describe what you would be doing right now.
Who was the last person you shared a bed with?
Do you talk to yourself?
Do you drink milk straight from the carton/bottle?
How long is your hair?
Do you like Batman?
Do you swear at your parents?
What instant messaging service do you use?
Last thing you cooked today?
Did you have a nap today?
Where did you go to last?
What do you wear more, jeans or sweats?
*Do you like green beans?
Do you swear a lot?
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing?
Where was your default MySpace/Facebook picture taken?
Do you ever snort when you laugh?
Ever lose anyone close?
Would you ever date one of your ex's?
Where will you be in 8 hours?
Who is your best friend/s?
Who would you like to see right now?
Are you a social or antisocial person?
Do you have a tan?
What radio station do you listen to?
Are you afraid of the dark?
Do you miss someone today?
Whats your favorite song?
London, UK
How much time do you spend at your computer? 2 hours a day - more?
Well research by psychologists at the University of Michigan has shown that too much time spent either "Facebooking" or blogging could lead to a reduction of brain power. Graham Jones writes about it here
Joe Craig posted this on his Blog yesterday
My Face, Your Radio - again.
Ever heard of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Bet you haven't. But you should have. And you might think that spending an evening talking about a disease would be a grim one (especially a disease that kills about 1 in every 3,000 boys born around the world, and one which has no cure YET).
But it wasn't grim at all.
Actually, it was a lot of fun. I was a guest on 'PressPlay', the excellent radio show on JCom radio hosted by the superb Jeremy Jacobs. I was talking about all kinds of stuff - my books, music, how far you live from your mum (yes, YOU) - but my fellow guest was Doron Rosenfeld, from the GM Trust.
Check out the Trust's site. It's nothing to do with General Motors, or Genetically Modified crops (though there is a tenuous 'genetic research' link with Jimmy Coates, in a strange way...).
It's worth having a look at: www.thegmtrust.org
Right, I'd better get back to re-writing Jimmy Coates: Survival...
London, UK
Well, this blogpost, written by Vern of "Aim for Awesome" may just help you.
I like this Blog and Vern's style so it's my "Blog of the Week".
Jeremy Jacobs - Presenter & Speaker
London, UK
Poor old Yeovil. For years they stunned the football pundits by their several shock FA Cup victories over clubs from the Football League. The most famous being the 2-1 defeat of Sunderland in 1949.
But today, as a League club now themselves, they suffered the humiliation of being defeated 4-1 by Blue Square side Torquay United, who lost their League status after 80 years last season.
So the famous "giantkillers" were "giantkilled" themselves. But I do find the term "giantkillers" in relation to Yeovil a tad incongruous. Yeovil is a market town in south-east Somerset with a population of not much more than 40000.
I've never liked the "green slime" from down the A303 - it all goes back to a nasty incident involving their goalkeeper just after the final whistle in a match against my team, Margate FC. It was a Southern League fixture at Hartsdown Park on December 2nd, 1967. Coincidentally, Margate had already drawn Yeovil in the First Round of the FA Cup. The fixture was meant to have taken place at Huish on Saturday, December 9th. Inclement weather and an icy pitch meant that hundreds of Margate fans had to curtail their journey at Paddington Station. But just a few days later, in front of over 6000 fans, Margate dented West country pride by winning 3-1 in the re-arranged tie. A gallant 4 made the journey from Margate.
PressPlay
With
Jeremy Jacobs
After an exciting week, I’m back in the studio with guests
Doron Rosenfeld of The Gavriel Meir Trust
(Research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)
And
Writer and Songwriter, Joe Craig
Author of the “Jimmy Coates” series of children books
Hope you can join me…
This Saturday evening, November 10th at 7pm – 8pm
JCom Radio 101.4FM in North-West
Call the studio on 020 8905 5505, or text 07781 486242
Email me at jeremy.jacobs@jcomradio.net
On many occasions in the past, my father tells me of the "1953 flood". Margate and the surrounding area was cut off for a couple of days.
At this moment a similar threat hangs over Eastern England. Nothing like the severity of over 50 years ago but according to the BBC, lives "could be at risk"
More here on 1953 Flood
London, UK
I drove into town this evening to attend a fund-raising event. On the way there I counted no less than four cyclists who, either had poor lighting, or no lights at all - rear or front.
Do these people have brains? Don't they realise how dangerous and stupid it is to ride in the dark without lights. Even reflective clothing would help - they don't even bother with that.
Years ago, when I was at school, anybody caught cycling without lights would be in very serious trouble.
Heather Mills McCartney should wear one of these.
She certainly gets my back up
H/T to Michael in France
London, UK
Making music: Jewish radio station Jcom, based at Golders Green, is looking for presenters, producers and other volunteers.
Launched last Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Mayor for London Nicky Gavron, the station will broadcast across north west London on 101.4FM for the next four weeks in the hope of being granted a full-time licence.
It will also broadcast through the internet at www.jcomradio.net and include news, phone-ins, interviews, music, sport, food, religion, travel, comedy, children's interests and lifestyles.
Presenter Jeremy Jacobs said: "If all goes to plan, 2008 will herald the UK's first full-time, permanent Jewish station - something we all agree is long overdue."
I'm reliably informed by that well-known Margate blogger, Tony Flaig that Ramsgate ( the chav-dump next door) has won "smelliest toilet award" (now there's a surprise)
What an afternoon! Two Toastmaster Clubs organised a special "open meeting" at the world-famous Speakers Corner in central London. And, the weather was kind to us!
Yours truly was "Toastmaster" or MC for today's proceedings. As usual the meeting started with Table Topics. This is where members of the audience are given a minute and a half to speak about a topic. (One is given about 5 seconds notice). Later, and taking a special role was Andrew Klimaytis of Riverside Communicators. He answered questions from the audience, who by the way, including several professional hecklers! Then Jonathan Palmer from London Corinthians gave a rendition of his speech called "Odyssey". He'll be given that speech at the Toastmaster Divisional Contest next weekend in Harrogate.
If you've never been to a Toastmasters meeting, then do go along. It's free and fun.
London,UK
Theo Spark has outlined this story which appears in the Mail. My father has told me some stories about the Japs from his days in Burma in WWII. Shocking stuff.
........it's official, I'm a Prince.
Tomorrow night tune in to J Com Radio 101.4 FM Radio or log on to http://www.jcom/ radio and listen to ME being interview by Prince Jeremy Jacobs (below) - between 7 and 8 pm you can even ring in with your questions about JP life and I might give you the odd tip or TWO THOUSAND.
So speaking of TIPs lets talk about a most important subject FLOWER ARRANGING.
Once in a while I indulge, ok every Friday but I make a point of bying fresh cut flowers that are in season. Yes it is extravagant but it cheers me up especially now it is dark at LUNCHTIME. So today I bought orange roses for my lounge, pink for the kitchen and glad it was Friday Gladioli for my tv room. When I got home and sat down with my cup of boiled water, (I’m detoxing) and looked over to the corner of the room where my favourite black vase stands. Guess what ? the magic Grandma Fairy had come in and filled it with beautiful flowers. Now doesn’t that put a smile on your face? So if you want to do something special for someone and you have their house keys (don’t try breaking in!) Deliver and arrange flowers now that is A PRINCESS PERFECT FLOWER ARRANGING TIP.
Speak to you tomorrow ON THE RADIO OH OH OH, ON THE RADIO!
London, UK
Earlier this evening I attended the BEBP annual awards. It was held at the Pentland Centre in Finchley. Amongst those in attendance were local MP's Rudi Vis and Andrew Dismore along with Brian Coleman, leader of the Conservative group at the GLA.
The highlight of the evening was a short presentation by four 14-year old school boys who had clearly benefited from being involved in a presentation skills course. Many local business people, including me, are occasionally asked by our local authority in Barnet to help run sessions with local schools. Just recently there's been a major drive with a project called "Presentation Matters" which was the brainchild of a colleague of mine, Annette Kurer of Ark Consultants.
Giving young people the opportunity to learn important skills such as presentation and public-speaking makes them "more employable" said Declan Swan of the NEBPN
So I dropped my £1 coin in the red charity box and the lady from the British Legion said "here's your poppy". "Would you like a pin"? "Yes please", I replied with glee. She then stuttered and explained in a sarcastic voice, "I'm duty bound by Health and Safety regulations to tell you" - wait for it - "this is a pin and it might be sharp. It may give you a little prick".
The lady, her assistant and I all fell about laughing.
LSQTV - coming soon
BBC Look East's report 
