JOHN Langford tells me that 1981 and 2005 were two interesting years.

In 1981, Prince Charles got married, Liverpool were crowned soccer Champions of Europe, Australia lost the Ashes and the Pope died.

In 2005 Prince Charles got married, Liverpool were crowned soccer Champions of Europe, Australia lost the Ashes and the Pope died.

The lesson to be learned?

The next time Charles gets married, someone should warn the Pope.