21.  Henry Paul launched a withering attack Saturday on the Gloucester coaching staff saying it was not good enough.

22.  But he faded amid withering attacks by his opponents.

23.  England cricket boss Ray Illingworth launched a fightback to keep his job here on Friday with a withering attack on his opponent for the job David Graveney.

24.  Mike Walker launched a withering attack on Leicester City chairman Martin George after missing out on the managerial seat at the first division club on Thursday.