Ah!!! been looking at a different Dawson fae me...loses his man too often What does that actually mean ? It means he watches the ball as it is played into the six-yard box, moves toward it, thus leaving the opposition player he is supposed to be marking unmarked. Said opposition player then proceeds to put aforementioned ball in Spurs net. Very basic stuff, really. "Loses" - verb - to misplace, be unable to find. Well in that case I think we should sign you :pipeguy: Mr FISH, thank you for your vote of confidence in my ability to fill the role of central defender for Rangers FC. However, on this occasion I must, somewhat reluctantly, turn down your offer for one or two good reasons which I shall set out forthwith: 1. I am some 5 weeks short of my 60th birthday, and find I can only play 45mins of first-class football before beginning to breathe rather heavily and to perspire. 2. I doubt if the salary would be commensurate with my desires (I notice you didn't mention a figure). Much as I would love to play for Rangers for nothing, one has certain financial obligations to meet. 3. I am a full-back.