FACEBOOK DELETIONS THREATEN LOUGHBOROUGH UNITY

George Gandy was keen to play down rumours that Loughborough's team spirit is in tatters after several leading athletes have deleted each other on Facebook. It is thought that the deletions are over a dispute about corner cutting during easy runs. Although neither Facebook nor Loughborough will confirm who is involved, it is believed to centre around Kevin Seaward and an ongoing war of words with Chris Warburton. The guru used his weekly press conference to deny that there was an "unpleasant atmosphere" around the club and said that what went on over the internet was none of his business. "I actively discourage the use of the internet," said the LSAC Director, "ever since Frank Baddick deleted Rob Whittle over hair gel, I've steered clear. It's all very childish."

Gandy also denied that he had been "targeting" Stephen Emery. The Coventry Godiva man was upset when an email was circulated praising those who had run significant PBs in August. At the time, Emery said that it was "clearly directed" at him as he had finished his season early and in disgrace. Emery was threatened with disqualification for "moving out" during a disastrous 1:53 800m clocking in what proved to be his final race at Watford. In dismissing the accusations as "utter nonsense", the guru had firm words for Emery stating that he "should get over himself" and that he had "some way to go" before he could start dictating the agenda.