Now he's Secretary of State for Northern Ireland John Reid will have less time to watch his beloved Celtic. However, his predecessor Peter Mandelson will be able to spend more time in his constituency. Why? "Well, at least now he'll have more time to watch Hartlepool," said the club's spokesman. Just when Mandelson thought things could only get better.
From bad to worse
Now he's Secretary of State for Northern Ireland John Reid will have less time to watch his beloved Celtic
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