"The people who are switching to UKIP are disproportionally Conservative voters, " says Professor John Curtis, of the University of Strathclyde.

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John Curtis opened up the Celtic defence with an incisive pass to Andy Cole, but Douglas was quickly off his line to deny him a shot on goal.

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And it was remembered for arguably the most memorable incident of all, when the Press Association's popular England reporter, John Curtis, mistakenly strolled on to a team bus full of disgruntled Argentine players.

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Described by John Curtis, keeper of special Middle East projects at London's British Museum, as "one of the most iconic objects in the museum, " it is a small, unremarkable oblong of clay almost 9 inches long and 4 inches in circumference.

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John Curtis, keeper of the Middle East collections at the British Museum says they make up "the finest collection of ancient carved ivories that have ever been found at an archaeological excavation" and are in good condition, possibly because of Christie's efforts.

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"We got wind that John had spoken to Woking, " explained Curtis, "but he denied it and I was tempted to dismiss it as just another rumour".

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