I know Al, I did offer an apology to all the good people involved in folk music, a music I have been aware off all my life. That apology was heartfelt.

I know I should not have reacted as I did but there comes a point when I am sick to death of Jim's "I know everything" routine.

I stand by my statement that attitudes like his have put more people off folk music than they have ever drawn in though.

In almost 50 years old being involved in folk club as audience, then performer, then organiser I have met his ilk on many, many occasions, they are a pain in the arse.

You can quote me on that one.