I'm surprised at you, Bob. If we (and yes, I grew up in Salford) do go bust, you'll have to do one of those apologetic posts, like you did when the Tory Councillors had to resign, to say you were just having a laugh and in no way intended to take pleasure in the misery of millions.

Or is there something more sinister at play here? Are you engaged in some secretive short-selling deals and now using your enormous media power to talk down the shares in order to cash in later. 'Hedge Fund Bob' they'll be calling you.

Paul, I don't think so. I suspect the misery felt by the glory hunters will be massively surpassed by the unconfined joy and merriment felt by most people.