Daily Mail Cryptic 14945 Friday February 6Th 2015

[bob561941]

5a He occupies ring side seat for a short time ??????
9a Approval covers new runner offering firm grip ??? ????
10a Sadly, I retain tendency to stay put ???????
Please explain answers
Ta

[dannyk13]

5a.Second
9a.Non skid
10a.Inertia

[retrocop]

second
non skid
inertia

[retrocop]

10A anagram of I retain
Boxing second (short time)
nod and ok(approval)

[dannyk13]

5a.Double meaning;
9a. n ski in nod(approval)
10a.Anagram of i retain

[retrocop]

runner(ski) and nod(approval)

[retrocop]

Good morning danny and bob.

[dannyk13]

Good morning Retro & Bob