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I think Germany was a bit reluctant/slow to support Ukraine in this conflict initially but really coming up with some useful stuff latterly. I think they supplied one very successfully operated Patriot system already but 2 more launchers in a very good-looking new package https://twitter.com/bayrakt...

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https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1678700834199162881 France to send long range missiles to Ukraine Good news as we must have got to the "cant spare any more" point with Storm Shadow. What they are reported as sending are exactly the same arent they? The missile was a joint (UK/Fr) project so ...

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I go to a fair few sports events/gigs and find e- tickets a real bind. My Windows 10 refuses to print from pdf files which is the format most tickets I receive are in. Easiest way out for me is to forward tickets onto my phone to take with me on the day. Otherwise maybe take a screenshot and print t...

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Superb series so far. Not going this year, but was at Old Trafford last time round. Was planning on going again next time round. But just found out 2027 Ashes will completely bypass the North. Shocking That's really disappointing but its all done on a monetary basis nowadays I think. For me persona...

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TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 8:50 am
Did the police statement really begin "Evening all"?

Shame they didnt say "mind how you go" to close it.

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https://twitter.com/Tendar/status/1676503590268026883 Russian ammo dump goes up I saw some (fairly distant) vids of the explosion last night. The Russians were claiming civil buildings were attacked (and it may well be that they suffered collateral damage) but the "fireworks" clearly indicated a bi...

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Coady and Collins gone now from Wolves and Kilman seems to be a possible departure too (though Coady wasn't with them last year anyway).

I know they're under FFP pressure but assume they'll be looking for at least one replacement if Kilman goes.

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The US donated Patriot Air Defence system is seemingly protecting Kyiv but the German donated one is being used nearer the front lines and seems to have made a lot of kills - including the Russia air assets shot down over the border in Bryansk in mid May. https://twitter.com/TheDeadDistrict/status/1...

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I've just signed into my account, required to change my password for this year. Cant see any player lists or values yet but when available it's always a good session trying to pick your initial team. I did a very poor job last year and subsequently struggled to move up the league for most of the fir...

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Difficult to narrow down as I love puddings - although I dont like signs of sweetness in main meals. 1. Almost any crumble (2 top ones apple/rhubarb) with thick Birds custard (put 25% more powder, 25% less milk than the recipe suggests) 2. Sponge pudding with golden syrup 3. Dont see so much nowaday...

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Racist murder of a child by the police and a UTC thread about how it's the kid's fault. Never change guys. Not proven to be a murder (though maybe manslaughter - or whatever equivalent in French law). No indication it was racist- more anti-criminal. Just because the criminal in question is not whit...

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Macron hasn't handled this (admittedly very difficult situation) well. He's thrown the copper under a bus and gone of too see Elton whilst the riots expand. The shooting wasn't "an execution" though the cop overreacted badly. The dead youth was 17 and (since you've got to be 18 to get a licence in F...

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Definitely up for any footy related competitions. Well done from me to all those who make the effort to organise them.

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Cat Stevens was the star of the whole weekend for me. And what a back catalogue he has too, many of which have been covered by other artists including Boyzone. 😎 I liked Cat at the time he was "new" but I like his songs even better now- they've really stood the test of time. As you say- some great ...

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Nice pictures spoilt by poor narration, clear enough but read without regard to meaning. Agreed. The narrative seems to be of the "computer generated" kind with no real intonation around what's being expressed. Nice pictures though. I sometimes used to go in the Trafalgar Street pubs from the Nelso...

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I'd be surprised if Putin has fled. Where would he go that's safer than Moscow? I dont think he's that popular in St Petersburg. Also- he needs to stay in Moscow to rally the defences, if he goes, theyll more likely cave in. Maybe the various VIP plane departures are "nearest and dearest" - just in ...

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Kadyrov's lot would be eaten alive by Wagner in any “ regular “ engagement. Though the sheer irony of Putin sending for chechens to “ save Moscow “ is delicious indeed . At least they’ve chosen nice weather as opposed to the other erstwhile “ liberators” Napoleon and Hitler . I dont think Kadyrov w...

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Ive seen this clip before (Prigozhin meeting regime local commanders in Rostov) but not with a translation to English. He's pretty forthright.

https://twitter.com/KevinRothrock/statu ... 6632574976

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https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1672540869331767297 Air raid sirens and burning oil depots in Voronezh There is clearly fighting going on Bombed by airforce element loyal to Putin it seems- presumably trying to deprive Wagner side of fuel for transport. There have been helicopters and at le...

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Another, possibly relevant, move is that Lukashenko (or at least his family jet) has left Belarus. I saw a report last night that he'd left with the supposition he was going to be with his mate Vlad but he's evidently landed in Turkey. Rats/ships etc (although the guy has had big health problems I b...

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Genuine question. How does someone know the difference between a column of Wagner troops and a column of regular Russian troops? Are the vehicles marked differently and do the troops wear different uniforms? I've seen some recent pics of Wagner vehicles with the "Z" being in red rather than white b...

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There appears to have been at least a minor battle between the 2 sides in Veronezh region. This clip seems to have been taken by a local tending his smallholding. Wish I could translate what his comments are
https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1 ... 4034388993

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https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1 ... 0832193536

Meanwhile in Moscow.... Wagner recruitment ad posters are being removed

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Looks like it's moving very quickly. Wagner forces seem to have got some control of (militarily important (re Ukraine operations)) Rostov area and also maybe got some elements which are imposing themselves around Voronezh (half way on the road to Moscow from Rostov). Also some reports that: Wagner h...

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It's difficult to see how this will develop. I think Prigozhin has allies/backers outside his immediate Wagner cronies (or at least believes he has). He's definitely crossed the line now though and cant back down (he'll be arrested/tortured/fall out of a window). It'll be a considerable danger to th...

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Does Progozhin/Wagner control any air power? I guess they have range of ground equipment, air defence and helicopters but can they call on air power? If not they must be pretty vulnerable. Moscow admin is reacting to a possible threat anyway- SSO has reputedly taken over the Ministry of Defence HQ i...

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Prigozhin has really been winding up the rhetoric v regular army brass/political decision makes (excluding Putin) in the past week or so, as if he's stirring a confrontation. (was going to post the vid but just beaten to it I see) It's looking like he may've now got some reaction. I guess whoever co...

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Its been a while since we've seen such a grand firework display. In the early days of HIMARS there were a lot until the Russians learnt to move ammo dumps further back. Of course, Ukraine now has strike capability from further afield.

https://twitter.com/JimmySecUK/status/1 ... 0293538816

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Yes, I'm spending a bit of time thinking about (& being thankful for) my great (long deceased) dad whilst I'm lapping up my own children's messages today.

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Brave declaration rather than looking for another 20-30 runs.
If they get at least one wicket this evening it'll be vindicated, a couple would be a delight.

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Same architect designed Colne Town Hall! Sir Alfred Waterhouse. I was in possibly his most famous building the other week- Natural History Museum in London. Superb building with some beautiful detail as well as the general grandeur. Around where I live- he's also responsible for a couple of buildin...

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I always think of this outfit as Butlers and Mitchells ;) I'm retired and dont have a car so I shop frequently (via shanks's pony) for small amounts- especially fruit/veg (raw ingredients generally) so this isn't a place I spend a lot of money. There's an outlet next to the Morrisons where I do most...

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It's a bit concerning how little there is in the media today, it should always be proudly remembered. The men who accomplished this action (including my own dad) did a heroic thing which changed the world for the good and should never be forgotten. Hopefully next year's (80th) anniversary will be be...

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James Taylor. You can close your eyes. https://youtu.be/w4j8m_S0S14 I've completely fallen out with the BBC nowadays but have to admit that some of the music shows they've had on over the years are wonderful in terms of footage and sound. I came across that clip (I think then recently restored and ...

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Frankie looking for a final swansong.......Is it even remotely possible ? The smart money suggests it might be. He had two winners today (out of only 2 rides I think)- including The Oaks. I think he only had 2 rides tomorrow including one of the favourites for The Derby (Arrest) so you certainly ha...

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Must say these so called “ Russian Freedom Fighters”’has been a very smart move from UKR , they seem very well kitted out with both armour and now artillery. It’s very strong propaganda and they’re clearly hoping RUS re-assign troops here from their already relatively thinly populated front line . ...

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Fairport Convention -Matty Groves https://youtu.be/1it7BP5PckI?list=RD1it7BP5PckI Loads of great murder/revenge ballads in English/Scots traditional folk songs. In the same idiom as Matty Groves- Martin Carthy's "Famous Flower of Serving Men" - arsoney/ murder/infanticide/ acting of gender change/ ...

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£1600 is a great effort- well done.

And thanks to all those who run sports-related prediction competitions on here, I enjoy participating in all these but I'm much to disorganised (/lazy) to run one myself.

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You can’t blame him really. Will have been offered a small fortune for a hiding to nothing which has probably done nothing to his reputation. There will still be clubs who is their hour of utter despair will put there hands in their pockets for a last throw of the dice. Aye- cant blame him for taki...

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No doubt he's done a good job there. He significantly increased the points per game over the previous managers this season- despite them having sold Gordon (and not replaced him) and having a pretty bad set of injuries. I think he'd do a decent job building the squad/performances over time if they k...

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A fair few teams (who dont have anything important to play for) are resting big players today. I think only c half of my fantasy footy team are starting today. The three teams playing the relegation candidates have all put decent starting 11s out thankfully. Man City missing quite a few usual starte...

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Leicester v WHU primarily for me but Ill be switching over to Everton v Cherries when there are breaks so I can keep up with that. I want Leicester to drop but Its difficult to chose between Everton and Leeds for who I want to fail. Ill probably have a couple of very small bets on the outcomes just ...

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I've bet (very small amount) on it to be level at HT and Luton to be winners at 90 minutes. Maybe 2-0 to Luton.

I'm not that fussed who wins otherwise- I don't have any strong feelings either way about these two.

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Many of their songs have aged very well. The just mentioned Waterloo Sunset, Lazy Sunday Afternoon and Lola all being just as good to listen to today as they were originally. Some very inventive catchy lyrics and riffs in these songs and many others.

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Toon back in big boys European competition for the first time in 20 years.

There's a BBC quiz on the Newcastle team back then, I was embarrassingly short on these names, a couple I couldn't recall even having got the answers given. . https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65678609

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Coventry C 0-2 Luton T (Adebayo 48 mins)
Carlisle U 1-2 Stockport C NAP (Stretton 33 minutes)
Barnsley 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (Smith 21 minutes)

In the 90 minutes 7 GOALS

AET: Barnsley 2-1 Sheff Wed

An extra one goal making 8 GOALS in all.

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He's had a very good spell with us and I'm grateful for that. What excellent value we got for £1 million as well.

Good luck to him in finding a good club/contract for the rest of his career.

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Seems to be an uprising in Belogrod. Russians fighting back against their own. Sketchy info but this seems to be the "Freedom of Russia Legion". This is a unit of Russians (some ex Russian military some not) who have been fighting for Ukraine since the invasion in 2022. They've undertaken some mili...

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