Times Cryptic 961

[EmP]

Stuck on last one so all help appreciated. 20d Looking up, I see a new pupil (7). I have E - O - I - N. Can only see erosion which, said backwards sort of fits but am unhappy with it. Can anyone enlighten me further please?

[Zhukov]

Etonian

[BIll]

Must be etonian (n a i note)?

[Zhukov]

Their old School song...and ours too..eh,Bill!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqIJtKTlJ1A&feature=fvst

[BIll]

Yes, together with 40 Years On, eh Standian?

[Zhukov]

Oh yes...a little more than 40 years on,for me,at least!

[BIll]

Ditto. Let's see. Joe Bog, Spike ... same era?

[BIll]

1952-1959

[Zhukov]

before my time,Im afraid!...Killer Crouchley,Haggis,Hairy Hines,Smethurst were still there though..

[BIll]

Haggis died recently. Howard Jacobson told me. Anyway nice to meet you.

[Zhukov]

Phil Hargreaves still looked chipper when I saw a pic of him

and Dr.Barnes too!

[Zhukov]

you know Howard Jacobson?..you must move in "exalted company"..good to meet you too!

[BIll]

My best friend, and always has been since we were in our prams.

[BIll]

http://www.independen...d-my-life-769522.html

[BIll]

Now you kn ow who I am!

[Zhukov]

My mate at Stand..is presently Managing Director J.P.Morgan Chase..you would never have guessed at that,back in school..

[Zhukov]

Thank you for the link,Bill..I shall read that after Breakfast..It reminded me of a rail journey,not too long ago...and the chap sat across the table from me,was thrilled,and not a little surprised,that I knew his Father,and had seen him perform....the chap was James Loughrans son!

[EmP]

Many thanks Zhukov & Bill

[Zhukov]

youre welcome