Sinister: Rectal complications when Norman pulls out surprisingly early

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This is from 
http://www.nme.com/NME/External/News/News_Story/0,10
04,15664,00.html
 
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Chris
www.sleekasounds.com
 
 
NORMAN CONQUEST CALLED OFF 


NORMAN BLAKE from TEENAGE FANCLUB has stood down 
from the nominations for Rector of GLASGOW 
UNIVERSITY to make way for BELLE AND SEBASTIAN 
frontman STUART MURDOCH. 

University student Steven Findlay had nominated Blake, 
and in accordance with Rectorial Election rules, he had 
accepted the nomination. However, when he found out 
yesterday (February 1) that Stuart was also among the 
candidates, he stood down. 

Blake told NME.COM: "Stuart's a friend of mine and I 
pulled out when I heard he was up for it. It's daft to 
have two indie-rockers go for the same post. Stuart 
went to Glasgow Uni and Belle And Sebastian did the 
video for 'Legal Man' [their Number 15 hit from last 
year] there." 

He reiterated that there is no rivalry between the two 
bands, with B&S member Chris Geddes having spent two 
weeks on tour with Teenage Fanclub in Japan recently, 
and said he planned to throw his weight behind Stuart's 
bid to become Rector. 

Murdoch has dropped out of Glasgow University three 
times, and it was thought to be the support of Belle And 
Sebastian fans studying at the Uni that helped the band 
win their Brit award for Best Newcomer two years ago. 

Steven Findlay added: "I feel that this amazing display 
of West of Scotland camaraderie proves what a kind and 
generous person Norman is and shows what a brilliant 
rector he would have been." 

Murdoch will face competition from stand-up comedian 
and actress Karen Dunbar, comedian Greg Hemphill - 
both of whom appear on the BBCTV series 'Chewing The 
Fat' and author and artist Alasdair Gray. 

The elections take place on February 28, with more than 
15,000 students eligible to vote. The new Rector will 
serve three years and is expected to attend seven 
council meetings per year. Previous rectors 
include 'EastEnders' star Ross Kemp, who resigned after 
just two years, due to pressure of work, actor Richard 
Wilson, TV presenter Johnny Ball, singer Pat Kane and 
Winnie Mandela.


 

 
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