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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 28, 2023 21:07:59 GMT
FT reporter claiming that Ukraine are changing their battlefield tactics amid heavy early losses. Now more reliant on artillery This is now a stalemate with no resolution in sight I think that this war is destined for a bloody and brutal stalemate. The West will not allow Ukraine to suffer defeat because of the precedent that it would set (both in terms of Russia, but also China). On the flip side, Russia will not accept defeat or reason, even if that means throwing away thousands of lives in a grinding conflict. Even if Putin is disposed, it is highly unlikely that his immediate replacement will suddenly reverse and retreat out of the conflict. It would be perceived as a sign of weakness. So, what on earth is the solution/resolution to all of this? Just grind on endlessly until one side buckles? Redraw the boarders? There is not even any real common ground or room for compromise if anyone did manage to convince the Ukranians and Russians to the negotiating table. What a horrible situation. It’ll end up in a situation similar to North/South Korea in my view
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 28, 2023 19:16:33 GMT
I’ve never blocked anyone because I’m not a massive fucking child 🤣🤣😘 I can’t see this message…
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 27, 2023 19:50:48 GMT
On the one hand, "WESLEY? FUCKING WESLEY?! FUCKING I COULDNT SCORE IN A BROTHEL WESLEY?!" But on the other hand "Wesley?" *Rubs chin with intrigue* "Fucking BRAZILIAN WESLEY?! FUCKING BRAZILIAN WESLEY WHO SOMEONE PAID £22MILLION FOR AND HAS PLAYED FOR ACTUAL BRAZIL?!" I have to say, its an interesting one. He obviously had something in his locker at some point. At this level with Chiquinho and Mmaee either side of him swinging balls at him it could work... First Brazilian at Stoke? No missus my had one just before the last home game!
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 27, 2023 14:54:32 GMT
FT reporter claiming that Ukraine are changing their battlefield tactics amid heavy early losses.
Now more reliant on artillery
This is now a stalemate with no resolution in sight
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 27, 2023 14:46:11 GMT
True , but he’s absolute quality and could be worth a calculated risk as long as we have adequate numbers in the CB department. Is he really worth paying a big wage to given how many games he's likely to play? He is quality but I'm not sure he's a sound investment on that basis. More than any other area of the side, your defence thrives on familiarity and consistency. I'd rather bring in a couple who we're confident will be available. He’s had a serious back injury, I can’t even see him being a consistent starter and the last thing we need is continuous changes in our back line. Lovely player but in my opinion and speaking from experience with back injuries he’ll never fully recover
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 23, 2023 21:01:19 GMT
That Belarusian buffoon talking about Wagner going West to Warsaw, they couldn’t even take a small Ukrainian town in 6 months. The Poles would destroy them!
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 22, 2023 18:44:20 GMT
Kiev Post reporting falling morale amping Ukrainian troops due to the slow offensive and loss of life for very little gain
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 22, 2023 17:03:31 GMT
Travers a loan or permanent? Permanent I’ll drop my balls in the deep fat fryer if it’s permanent
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 22, 2023 1:44:15 GMT
Zelenskyy has a hissy fit and fires the UK Ambassador for mild criticism
All does not seem to be going well for Ukraine
Russians still on offensive on different fronts and Ukrainian counteroffensive has completely stalled.
No end in sight anytime soon, and Russian missile stockpiles don’t seem to have reduced enough to stop repeat attacks
I think the chance of a Ukrainian outright victory disappeared last autumn.
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 21, 2023 15:09:09 GMT
I’m not sure where the myth that Tymon is good going forward come s from? I think he’s quite a shit package, and all the step overs in the world won’t change my mind. More often than not he gets his head down and runs down a blond alley. I used to be handy at running down blond alleys in my younger days 😆
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 20, 2023 13:11:26 GMT
Two poor games and he'll get the critical crucifixion that Sobhi got. Sobhi’s subsequent career showed the criticism was fair comment
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 18, 2023 20:18:21 GMT
From the NY Times.
“The official number is probably an exaggeration because it includes some people who had virus when they died even though it was not the underlying cause of death. Other C.D.C. data suggests that almost one-third of official recent Covid deaths have fallen into this category. A study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases came to similar conclusions.”
Article suggests over counted by 30%
Trust the science…
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 18, 2023 13:18:40 GMT
I've heard a whisper but from a notoriously dodgy source. Apparently was seen walking very gingerly across the car park yesterday afternoon. I'm not suggesting it's remotely true but thought I'd ask to see if anyone can confirm. could be huge penis syndrome , i have same problem , makes me look like i’m limping 😉😁😂😂 No makes you look like a massive dick 😆😆😆😆☺️😎
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Imbula
Jul 17, 2023 19:46:53 GMT
via mobile
Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 17, 2023 19:46:53 GMT
Thank God! Just popped in to make sure we weren't trying to get him back. Is he even playing football now…
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 15, 2023 23:27:22 GMT
Fuckin great day in a beautiful setting, fantastic weather and a good Stoke performance Back in Alicante now surrounded by superb and fit women of all ages so deciding wether to shag one or have an early night Early night looks favourite You’ve been rejected a couple of times haven’t you…😆
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 14, 2023 10:48:44 GMT
Sarkic is a great signing, defence seemed much more comfortable.
Distribution from feet was also excellent
Big upgrade on Bonham
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 14, 2023 10:45:09 GMT
But people like chopper and monkeycat were telling us we would sign 3 players this week. Won’t happen Things are moving So are my bowels which is equally as informative 😆
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 14, 2023 6:59:13 GMT
We thinking any Friday action today then? We do love some Friday action. My missus is in the not so much camp…
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 13, 2023 8:36:19 GMT
Sam Vokes was 6ft 1in. Just saying. And he ran like the gingerbread man And jumped like the Honeymonster…
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 12, 2023 22:10:26 GMT
Feel like you’ve missed the joke… Right back at ya 😆😆😆🙈
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 12, 2023 21:39:10 GMT
Just leaving the O2 London after a Who concert so I thought I’d post this
Roger D has some set of pipes on him even after all these years!
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 12, 2023 21:35:47 GMT
I’m at the WHO in London O2, nosebleed seats need a fuckin telescope 🔭 to see the stage Well at least you know to get closer seats next time. Don’t get fooled again… Who the fuck are you…😆
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 12, 2023 18:53:26 GMT
missed the winky face then 👍 Possibly, I’m at an event and shouldn’t be looking at my phone. 😃 I’m at the WHO in London O2, nosebleed seats need a fuckin telescope 🔭 to see the stage
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 12, 2023 17:30:34 GMT
Almost half way through July and no noticeable big gains by Ukraine.
Russian offensive tactics have been proven to be outdated and crap but their defensive capabilities seems very robust.
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 12, 2023 8:46:28 GMT
Haha no it’s not him I’ve been told about. The longer this window goes on the more worried I am he’ll come back. Johnson is the better player though and I think most of us agree he should only be back up in a world where we are progressing. I don’t think he will be back up mind. Not Ryan fuckin Woods…
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 11, 2023 21:53:46 GMT
Thought I'd come up with a little tier list for reliability of Stoke news. Tier 1: John Percy, Pete Smith, Mike McGrath Tier 2: Simon Jones, TeamTalk Tier 3: FootballInsider, FootballLeagueWorld Tier 4: "ITKs", Turkish press Feel free to add any sources I've missed. If fairness to Bayern he nailed a couple last season before it was out there. Think he was the most ITK for a self declared non ITK Deserves a place on the list!
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 11, 2023 21:35:55 GMT
Just watched this and came to see if it was already posted. Very good video. A few key quotes from this meta-analysis: 1. "The results of our meta-analysis support the conclusion that lockdowns in the Spring of 2020 had a negligible effect on COVID-19 mortality" 2. "The deaths saved were a drop in the bucket compared to the staggering collateral costs imposed" 3. "Most likely lockdowns represent the biggest policy mistake of modern times" Just let that sink in... It sank in for me and many others moons ago… The greatest wealth transfer ever and people sat by watching and bickering over an ineffectual vaccine.
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 11, 2023 21:32:58 GMT
Enlighten me, how does moaning on here achieve more than happy clapping. Nothing we post on here makes a scrap of difference. I don’t think that’s true. Social media is a powerful weapon. Many people think you’re a powerful weapon 😆😆
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 11, 2023 17:49:14 GMT
Good answer. The midfield were generally overran all season. I don’t get the Laurent love in at all. The Smallbone one seems to have subsided now he’s not here which is good to see. It was about our worst season in 15 years maybe 20. The signings changed sod all. We started badly, the middle was bad and the end was bad. And everything else inbetween was bad bar a 6 game blip. I forgot about Sterling too, that’s a big slap in the face that he went there. Really disappointing. I genuinely don’t believe you are a stoke fan, you have to be a wind-up merchant from another team, who just loves stirring the pot. If he is he’s gone to an inordinate amount of effort to be able to discuss our youth players… not a troll just an intractable can never lose a debate kinda guy
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Jul 10, 2023 19:44:35 GMT
Jesus Christ, pages and pages, can we send Bayern out on loan to the Arsenal forum…😆
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