1.   KEVIN Keegan has started clearing the decks at Newcastle.

2.   And Lawrence wasted no time responding to that challenge and clearing the decks at Ayresome Park.

3.   Hankin cleared the decks when in temporary charge and team-strengthening is essential.

4.   Banks took a financial hit in the process but cleared the deck for the better days that followed.

5.   Cable networks are clearing their decks to make way for the ads.

6.   Carrier decks are routinely cleared of aircraft the day before the carrier docks.

7.   Clear the decks.

8.   Clear the decks at the Great Western Forum.

9.   Clear the decks, here comes my manhood.

10.   He needs to negotiate a peace treaty now so the decks will be cleared for his son, Bashar, to succeed him.