Bees boss Andy Scott did his best impression of Sir Alan Sugar as he fired five players and sent a message to those who survived the cull that they must do better or face the same fate.
Harlequins must win at the country's toughest rugby cauldrons if they are to regularly challenge at the top of the Guinness Premiership, according to prop Mike Ross.
Football managers may live and die by results and signings, but Andy Scott does not believe he will be under any more pressure come the start of the new season.
Hampton & Richmond director Steve McPherson is confident a step up to Blue Square Premier would be worth at least a quarter of a million pounds to the club in added revenue.
Hooker Tani Fuga faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday's trip to Leicester Tigers after being stretchered off in the 23-16 defeat to Sale Sharks last weekend.