wouldn't need a cryptic for that. Surely?As if it's ever that simple.
Sounds good but perhaps that's a little obvious?Matt... maybe Matthijs de Ligt?? Him being the first signing with others to follow.
Is "our son Matt" an anagram
Sometimes. But also quite often simply because the source has asked us not to come straight out with the name but is happy for it to be cryptic. If that's what they ask, that's what we do, so when people say '"Why cryptic that".....there's the answer.Aren't cryptics created because we have had no links in the media and we want to protect the source? (Also for the mods pleasure of watching us go insane)
very good well doneTo shepherd = to guide or direct in a particular direction. In other words, to marshal.
You're such a malaka sometimes reSometimes. But also quite often simply because the source has asked us not to come straight out with the name but is happy for it to be cryptic. And yeah, driving you lot mad is a perk of the job.
no b in itBale
Matthew 25:32
Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
To shepherd = to guide or direct in a particular direction. In other words, to marshal.
Could be referring to something happening after certain people are eliminated from the World Cup?
Ahhh I get it.Bale
Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12–14) - is about a shepherd who leaves his flock of ninety-nine sheep in order to find the one which is lost and trying to find its way home.
Sheep connection to Wales ------> Bale coming home?
Love that the start was all philosophical and intelligent - then it’s “Welsh shag sheep = Bale”