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Post by numpty40 on Mar 25, 2021 11:13:50 GMT
I notice Chelsea women have a striker called Pernille Harder. Don't know why that amused me.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 20, 2021 17:03:21 GMT
Mikel has won everything today. Yes he has. He was the best of a midfield that created nothing at all. He’s been our best midfielder against Sheff Wed, Wycombe, Derby and he was okay against Cardiff. All of those sides ( other than Cardiff throw ins)played the game at walking pace- which Mikel can look class in. The moment it moves to jogging or above, he disappears as any sort of influence; but today he’s played well. He's consistently been our best midfielder all season, gets plenty of unwarranted criticism on here.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 20, 2021 17:00:47 GMT
A good 3 points but jeeez, that was a hard watch.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 20, 2021 16:39:26 GMT
Allen looks fucked
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 19, 2021 23:27:22 GMT
Sweden daily death figures are in single digits this past week aren't they? Reported death cases Our last 10 days prior to today: 39 46 23 35 0 0 0 26 56 8 On average, the last 7 days: 18 It seems they only report on Tue-Fri. [Sweden, Official Corona Stats] Maybe more relevant is Sweden had the 23rd lowest annual excess deaths out of 30 European countries. Whichever way you look at it, Sweden haven't done too bad compared to the rest of Europe despite no lockdowns.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 19, 2021 22:59:58 GMT
Fairly obvious a severe 3rd wave is coming in Europe, italy in crisis, spain and Germany on the brink... Close the fucking borders... They did on us in a heartbeat when the UK variant was discovered. Up here in Sweden they say we are already in the third wave now since several weeks back. It started at the end of February/early March. We don't know of course how long it will last, but since we've only managed to vaccinate 8.7% or so of the population it's a bit difficult. However, not that many die of it here now since we've learnt a lot from the first two waves. New treatment, also lying on the belly helps a lot, etc. But the ICUs are having a hard time. I would have thought the worries throughout Europe decreased, due to the vaccination. Sweden daily death figures are in single digits this past week aren't they?
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 20:20:03 GMT
Challenged only by the overrating of Butland for about four seasons, then the massive overrating of Bursik this season and now the castigating of Gunn. I don’t like to generalise but the received Oatcake wisdom on goalkeepers really does seem to swing wildly one way to another, and generally be a load of shit 😅 Totally agree! They’re all much of a muchness. On form they're not much of a muchness, Davies was playing very well prior to injury and much better than Gunn and Bursick subsequently. Add the fact that the defense was far more composed and the team was playing well. Therefore Davies should be playing by merit.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 20:06:19 GMT
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 20:01:54 GMT
Sheikh is on his way down with his spray paint cans I like the all 'All cops are barstards', so very posh. so very middle class
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 19:39:43 GMT
But it’s all right and left to Mo. That’s how he differentiates between people. How dare you have an opinion on something without bringing politics into it. Politics must be at the forefront of every debate, god forbid you have an opinion that’s true to your own beliefs and doesn’t lean on POLITICS. This board is inhabited by hard right wing fruit loops. Every thread sees their poison ooze out, leaving its sickening slug like trail behind. Its both frightening and deeply, deeply grim. How the fuck can you relate a thread about the sad murder of a decent young woman to 'hard right wing fruit loops'? There seems to be only one fruit loop on this thread.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 19:14:18 GMT
Anyone watched it? Pretty decent and crazy twist at the end was a mind f#ck. Possibly one of the best ever TV twists?
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 18:18:33 GMT
I wonder if you can actually catch right wing by simply reading this board? It's certainly reaching epidemic proportions. I'm amazed how anyone can try to turn the tragic murder of an innocent young woman into political gain.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 17:27:49 GMT
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 16:20:58 GMT
What a bunch of brainless tossers Calling for justice when the evil fucker has been arrested and charged ! #atleastitrhymed They planned a vigil for the Yorkshire Ripper victims but "no justice, no peace, f**k the lorry drivers" didn't have the same impact.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 14, 2021 9:29:14 GMT
Out of all the bigger earners at the club Clucas is the one that I'd want to keep. Fingers crossed that Allen has an outstanding Euro 21 and someone will make an offer that can't be refused.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 13, 2021 17:09:50 GMT
Powell and Clarke were the only players who displayed any evidence of ability, the rest looked they'd struggle in a Sunday league team.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 13, 2021 17:03:50 GMT
Both are very poor but I'd have Mikel starting over Allen every time. At least he offers a presence of sorts and finds a teammate with a pass, Allen has been woeful since his return from injury. They both need dropping and Cousins recalled.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 13, 2021 15:55:11 GMT
I genuinely don't think I have ever seen a professional footballer with a worse first touch than Brown. Incredible that he has reached the level he has.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 11, 2021 22:11:54 GMT
Aparrently a Peer for the Green Party has actually suggested a 6pm curfew for all Men. Wow This is a truly shocking crime and I hope the abhorrent individual involved is brought to justice as they should be. But a curfew for all men!? I'm happy for such a rule to be implemented, just so long as it extends to out of hours electricians, plumbers, mechanics, sewerage repair, tow trucks which is made up of just 97% male to 3% female. All those broken down cars at midnight, don't be expecting Brian to come and fix your conked motor. There's a number of uncomfortable issues at play here. Firstly, why are we already making excuses for the police? Public trust is at an all time low because of repeated failures and systemic corruption that exists in the police force. Ok, not many police officers go out and brutally murder women but the police have been covering up for each other for years, backed up by the IPCC and a justice system that won't prosecute officers for crimes that would get normal people behind bars. It was a matter of time before someone with a maladjusted view of the world saw the disproportionate power he has been afforded and took it one step further. Secondly, why have all the women with practical advice been drowned out by lunatics with advice like a curfew at 6pm? A few days ago, a woman on 5Live was saying how you could help female colleagues out at work by walking them home or phoning them on their walk home so it gives off the impression they have a partner. Today? Mandatory lessons for young men teaching you how not to be a rapist??? Most men don't need lessons on how not to be a rapist because most men aren't rapists. What's more, I fail to see how a rapist would be deterred by some lessons. Madness. Have I missed something? Who's making excuses for the police?
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 5, 2021 23:31:06 GMT
Think it’s harsh to say he was nothing. He certainly wasn’t good but he did well with Forest in the 80s and managed to get them competing for trophies and even winning a couple despite their financial difficulties during that decade. It is harsh to say he'd be nothing without Taylor but his contribution is often underestimated. The biggest job Clough ever had was Leeds and he made a pig's arse of it. He insisted if Taylor had gone with him he'd have turned it all around. As successful as Clough was the relegation with Forest is a real blight on his standing. The sad demise of a once spectacular man. He was only at Leeds for 44 days, hardly enough time to make a pig's arse of anything.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 5, 2021 23:23:32 GMT
Brian clough and Bill Shankly for me both took clubs from the seat of their pants to the top of the tree and did so with verve , style , empathy , good grace , humour and dignity , no snarling referee baiting . Paisleys record makes him close but these two changed the trajectory of dead beats to dominating winners Bob Paisley just has to be one he improved Shankly's Liverpool so much that they became the dominant force in European football and his record of 6 league titles 2 runners up and 3 European cups and a Uefa Cup in 9 years is simply outrageous and I doubt it will be ever matched. Joe Fagan won the league league cup and European cup the year after he retired with his players plus Michael Robinson and Gary Gillespie Choosing the other is too difficult Shankly / Clough / Stein / Revie / Sir Alex all have their claims I would probably go for Stein if pushed. Reluctantly agree that Revie could be considered.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 5, 2021 23:11:42 GMT
If we can afford " Eat help to help out " surely we can afford more than 1% for nurses? I realise that one is short term, the other on going, but nevertheless.....I think we owe nurses something in respect of the pandemic. And the shelf stackers, shop assistants, delivery drivers, warehouse workers.....and all the other workers on minimum wage who have kept the country going this past 12 months.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 5, 2021 22:28:01 GMT
I was having this discussion with a friend, and all the usual suspects were mentioned with us finally agreeing on Sir Alex and almost agreeing on the other name. The other person was someone I'd all but forgotten and I'm interested in seeing how many on here will mention him. So who are your top 2 managers of all time? Sir Alex rebuilt successful teams that won trophies year on year so no one can deny his place at the top but Cloughie won the league with two provincial clubs and then went on to win the European Cup twice , that is a fantastic cv.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 5, 2021 21:58:30 GMT
What makes people believe that it's ok to go and attack someone with a knife? Horrific. It takes some special sort of barbarian to stab another person to death in peacetime, it's a growing issue that this government has to start addressing in a meaningful way, anyone carrying knives etc without good reason in public should be locked up for a minimum of ten years. Theresa May really didn't like the police, she's a lot to answer for.... www.gov.uk/government/news/stop-and-search-theresa-may-announces-reform-of-police-stop-and-search
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 4, 2021 22:36:00 GMT
I've been beaten into submission now, I have to accept that if Allen is fit, he plays.....
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 4, 2021 21:12:08 GMT
N'Golo Kante is a fantastic footballer, he'd walk into any side in the world.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 4, 2021 17:56:34 GMT
Mine's a recent one and one we actually won comfortably. We beat Luton who at the time, like us, were right in trouble and Allen and McClean both scored and both treated the fans to an ear cup each. Two players who on massive money had contributed to Stoke's slide to near relegation to the third tier of English football thought that scoring against fellow relegation strugglers proved a point to supporters. Fucking fuming before, during and after that game.
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 3, 2021 22:36:53 GMT
I honestly thought the ref was about to point for a free kick for diving. He blew his whistle, appeared to be turning his body to point for the free kick and then had a brain storm and changed his mind and turned back and pointed to the spot. A truly fucking terrible decision, the ref will be embarrassed when he watches that back.
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Post by numpty40 on Feb 28, 2021 23:35:52 GMT
MOTD on mainstream TV, how were Shearer and Murphy??
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Post by numpty40 on Feb 28, 2021 23:20:27 GMT
Restrictions from March the 1st in Sweden No more than 1 person per table at every restaurant. At first they said no more than 1 person per restaurant. In reality though, in smaller places it can actually be almost the same thing ... since each person must have 10 square meters(!) of own space, and long distance between tables. No alcohol served after 8 pm and not open anywhere after 8.30 pm. The same when visiting every kind of shop. 10 square meters. It means many little shops, boutiques, could only have 1 customer at a time. Also true for barber's shops etc. Where limited number of customers everywhere then. Shops smaller than 10 square meters might have to close down immediately. No indoor athletic activities or games permitted! It means no basketball, handball, volleyboll, indoor bandyball, badminton, tennis, table tennis, bowling, gymnastics training or gym weight lifting activities. Schools half way open. Most lessons online from home. Authority people stationed and guards patroling and examining rules are in place and followed by the people. Police if necessary. Traveling not allowed if the bus or tram at least is half empty. This will mean chaos. All because FHM are shit scared of the British mutation. Interesting article: abcnews.go.com/International/sweden-avoided-covid-19-lockdown-strategy-worked/story?id=76047258
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