The Apprentice

[zipadeedodah]

Right or wrong decision that Sharon was fired on tonights programme? What's your opinion on the 6 left?

Personally, I quite like Ruth now, so hope she does win. I don't think Michelle and Tuan have the slightest hope of winning I don't like Syed, and after tonight, I don't like Paul either. Am undecided on Ansell!

[Sozzie]

I agree with you zipadeedodah. Don`t think Sharon deserved to be fired, it should have been Syed as he is such a liar and full of bull, and even has the cheek to interupt Sir Alan.

[Metz]

Wrong! IMO it should have been Syed! Michelle not much use,Tuan might get to shine?( if he doesn't work with Syed), Paul, liked him at first now i'm undeceided,Ansell...pass lol ,Ruth to win :o)

[pagey]

Many say Syed/Said is very arrogant. I can't beleive Sharon called him an arrogant wan*er - a bit below the belt and far from professional. I think he stands up for himself against Sugar pretty well and respect him for that.

Personally I could not work with Sugar. He's far from sweet and thinks he's God's Gift. If you are late due to an accident what are you supposed to do? Allow 6hrs just incase there are a plethora of accidents? Comparing it to a courier that stopped for a coffee is inappropriate.

[finisterre]

Pagey you have missed the point. There was NO accident. It was just another of Syed's lies.

[gavinbecky]

As Lloyd Grossman used to say 'the clues are there'. We all shouted out 'Sharons gone' as soon as Sugar said ''we've got a liar, a planner and a whinger'.

The first 2 are part of business, like it or not. No business needs a winger though and that is all Sharon has really done. She sulks if no-one agress with what she says or wants.

[Mr D Black]

I think Sugar wants a salesman, so that leaves Paul, Ruth, Ansell and Syed.

I also think Sugar wants someone who has potential, who he can mould.

The sternest test will be the interview day, if there is one this season.

So I think its between Syed, Ruth and Ansell. I think he'll pick Syed. But a close call.

[zipadeedodah]

The last few weeks I've been saying Ruth or Paul will win, but it's becoming more and more obvious that although Syed can be a pain in the....neck, Sir Alan likes him, and so is likely to either win, or come second. I think he's similar to Paul last year though, and just maybe Sir Alan will decide he's too irritating and c0cky. As Mr D Black says, it looks like Sir Alan wants a salesperson, so from the start the others had little chance!

[spaced]

I think the right decision was made. Sharon made no effort, her sales pitch was a joke and she had a problem with everyone. Even last week when she moaned that no-one gave her chance, when it came to dressing the shop she kep asking Dun for help.....for god sake!

I know I am in the minority but I like sayed. He may chat cobblers and go on about his east end life, but boy can he sell. Sayed or Ansell in the final. That fat brummie bulldog needs to leave.

[jenstar]

I think Alan Sugar sees a bit of himself in Syed. Doesn't mean he'll win, of course - if that was the criterion then Saira would have won last year.

I really couldn't pick a winner at this stage - unlike last year, when there were a couple of clear front-runners (though of course one was Miriam, who was booted off before the last four, which even Sugar admitted was a mistake.)

[milly143]

I loved the way that when they left the boadroom Michelle said to Sayed, 'I think you're an arrogant w****r but good luck'. Wish I had the balls to say things like that to people sometimes.

[milly143]

Sorry I meant Sharon, not Michelle.

[Lorcan]

Am I wrong in thinking that was just a prototype petrol can and any more would take six months to make? I never heard Syed mention that to a client and I'm sure corprorate lawyer Margaret has a big problem with him now.

I don't think Sharon or Tuan contributed anythiing last night but I'd have given Tuan more credit than Sharon as Tuan was a decent partner in Syed's 'good cop, bad cop' style of selling.

I think Paul's the eventual winner.

[spaced]

no, paul is what lots of people have said about him...he'd make a good car salesman. He has the gift of the gab,granted, but has no power to back it up. He is weak, all the chat is a facade.

[mogweist]

RIGHT!!

Ruth... um... what's with the evil looks? She scares me - but she is good.

Paul - he used to be so sweet... kinda still half my fave.

Ansell - I think he's pretty cool. Don't ask me why.

[posypink]

I thought Sharon was a bit weak as a team leader and Syed only gets away with his attitude because he carries himself with that defensive attitude - he seems that he is strong and determined, however I think if put under pressure he'll crack.

I like Ruth - she seems like she has her head screwed on and is a very good sales woman!