Your comments sum up the situation perfectly. Let's hope the BBC, journalists and fans listen to them and gain a little insight into what is really happening in the contest. Furthermore, even if they refuse to accept the truth, lets not forget ESC is not life or death. It is great fun.

Monaco have already pulled out because they say they can't win it and Ireland along with other western European TV companies are reviewing the situation. Ridiculous. What would people think if the FA decided to pull out of the World Cup because we never win it?

Oh, and thanks for the mention! Whether I get accredited through the Tip Sheet, some other medium, or no accreditation at all, I will still be in Belgrade next year, posting my ramblings!

I`ve enjoyed your correspondence and comments very much Anthony.

Thanks, Mart! It was a pleasure to do, and far easier than our fellow boarder Glen's job, who was busy working for the official EBU site, eurovision.tv.

I did a couple of reports for them as guest editor. A bit too much like being a proper journalist, which I ain't.

Mart wrote:
I`ve enjoyed your correspondence and comments very much Anthony.

Ditto.

Cheers Anthony.