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Good fun I thought, perhaps on the easier side with fewer double definitions than last week. Hard to miss the rhyming pair and an interesting variation of the primarily clue. 14d made me laugh.

Yes, good puzzle. I missed the rhyming pair, but then I always do. Loved the primarily clue, my COD in fact. Beautifully done.
Thanks Everyman.

Got 12 the wrong way round so that held up the NW corner. 1A can only be one thing but the non-footballer definition seems loose?

Hi Cymro, I think definition 13 in Chambers covers the intended meaning

A gentle romp today. Usual suspects - including the return of the spoonerism (Is it me or has it been a while?). I always rate the clues that make me smile - 14 this week. I’m happy with 1a - the non-footballing definition is definitely growing in common usage; maybe more among women though?

Not many posts on the forum today !
I hope there is someone who can explain the parsing of 8d and 25a for me?

Hi cd,
8d single letter removal from the beginning of the answer
25a four letters ‘shed’ then two letters ‘empty lighthouse’

Yes, it is quiet today!

8d -definition is first three words, 7-letter ‘manage’ missing the first letter
25 - four letters ‘shed’ followed by an empty lighthouse
I have only the clue printed for 3d, no idea where to go from there E?E?

Sorry Jono, we crossed but I’m glad we agree - including on how strangely quiet it is today!

No problem Luko, the Olympic event (event is correct as it’s an event within a wider sporting category) is perhaps a bit obscure, but if you had a letter to the beginning of the word you’ll get a tent used by Native Americans