Dear Players,

No word from Alf. Alf if you're out there, i hope you're well - get in touch if you can.

Now that the game is down to three players I do not wish to scupper the position by playing on with just two of you - especially when everything hangs in the balance. Despite the fact that I did not want to use replacements in this game, I think that the only realistic way of getting any satisfaction from this end-game is to recruit a replacement England, if Alf doesn't get in touch.

I'll start putting feelers out for a suitable player, but please be aware that there will need to be a pause in the game to bring whoever steps in up to speed.

If you do not wish me to seek a replacement, I'd suggest we call it a day.

Please let me know your thoughts (CC all on this mail in, so we can keep an open dialogue)

Kind regards
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