| Right back hex factor doesn’t frighten Caddis
PAUL CADDIS is ready to become the Hoops hoodoo buster to solve Celtic's right back curse. The highly rated 19-year-old finally made his competitive debut as a second-half substitute for Paul Hartley during the 1-0 win over Falkirk. And he's hoping to beat the jinx that has seen four players fall victim to cruel luck in that position this season - and in time make the slot his own. .
guardian of the galaxy
Suppose yourself a National Basketball Association lottery pick. Suppose further that you are blessed with a big body but are somewhat limited (Im being kind here!) in skills. Say your rookie year free throw percentage was a reeking 59%. That aint just malodorous that kind of stench from the line should trigger an OSHA investigation. The HAZMAT guys shouldve been sent in to clean up the site! Say further that you have no shot; you must be within 5 feet of the hoop to score. In plain talk: you cant hit the side of a barn with a Gatling gun even if you are inside the barn. If you were being paid kajillions of dollars, would you dedicate a few minutes each summer to honing those skills and your craft? If that question seems rhetorical, consider the career statistics of a certain overpaid NBA athlete.
Sainsbury's Half-Year Profits Soar
Sainsbury's profits for the half-year have leapt by almost 20% compared to the same time last year. The pre-tax figure of 232m for the 28 weeks to October 6 follows that of 194m 12 months ago. It was at the top end of most City analysts' forecasts. The UK's third biggest grocery chain - the subject of two recent failed takeover attempts - saw its total retail sales rise by 4.7% over the period. Chief Executive Justin King has been spearheading a major shake-up of the company and its stores. It is on track to deliver cost savings of some 155m in 2007/08 - leading to a total of 440m since March 2005. It has warned that shoppers are still wary about spending but it expects to have a good Christmas. Mr King told Sky News Business Editor Michael Wilson that at a time when household budgets are stretched - as they are now - people tended to buy more quality food to eat at home.
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