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CaptJohn

What did you think of Ashley Barnes when he played against you?

CaptJohn

Wasn't it him that put the cross over for that guy to hit the goal in the semi-final 2nd leg against Spurs at the Turf that basically broke our hearts

I've actually got a signed shirt of his from his Real Madrid days somewhere in the attic.

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I see that it's now rumoured that Utd are interested in Eden Dzeko. Obviously a back up in case the Wout doesn't fly or a smokescreen to put some pressure on the Burnley/Besiktas axis, who are smelling cash?

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Ben Brereton Diez anyone?
They want 15 million reportedly. He'd fit into our system and from what I've seen would certainly be up to playing in the Prem.
That would cause a stir in East Lancs for sure

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The one and only Frank Casper. He would have revelled in this current set up and scored goals galore.

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Aye up Guller.
I'm out golfing today so being "snippy, sarcy, salty and downright rude" is all part of the game so it's a big no from me unfortunately.

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Surely a top class keeper needs to be taught to parry shots away from danger. He laid their goal on a plate by parrying straight back to one of theirs and did exactly the same in another effort that was thankfully cleared. Seems a basic skill but I'm sure other teams will have picked up on that perc...

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From my perspective it was a horrible game to watch. It was constantly halted by fouls and there was no flow from either side but................... It showed that we can win ugly and that this relatively young and inexperienced side has learned how to deal with the kind of threat that we can expect...

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Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:26 am
Ok Boomer

I resemble that remark

Happy New Year to you!

CaptJohn

He sounds like a good reason not to follow social media too much. I'd never heard of him until Greta Thunderbog got involved and it made news in the on-line tabloids. She's a despicable piece of work as well so hopefully they'll destroy one another.

CaptJohn

He was inept from the start but became farcical when he bottled the 2nd yellow for Hannibal, which was borderline red, and then became a laughing stock when he missed the double touch at the free kick.

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I know a lot of Evertonians and they are all questioning why Lampard ever bought McNeil. If you don't get off to a good start at Goodison you have a very hard job turning the fans around, as Dwight will find out. What he needs is a great solo goal in the Merseyside derby to change his fortunes. Tark...

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He's one who's benefitted from the departure of SD. He seems to be enjoying his football again under VK as you could see at the final whistle, when they were engaged in a long conversation.

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I think Mr Smith was doomed when, after the home defeat to Rovers on the 17th Dec, he questioned the home fans attitude and stated that playing away was better for the team. Not many managers survive that kind of statement TBH.

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Cork is our best player. Benson is our most exciting. Zaroury has the highest ceiling. Agreed. Roberts is the most improved and I think that he has finally settled under VK. At full time he was chatting to VK on the pitch and you could see that they were discussing his positional play. VK loves dev...

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Home shirt (Very smart)
Driving gloves (Bloody cold recently)
Occitaine shaving foam and apres shave.
New pair of golf shoes. (Footjoy)
50 quid voucher for nice gents clothing store in the centre of Chester.
Very satisfied

CaptJohn

My system's in its 12th year, having paid for itself last year under the initial generous FIT deal so another thirteen years of tax free cash to come. I've received over £1200 this year via the FIT system, a record, and, touch wood, absolutely no maintenance costs in all that time. If you have any ...

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Burnley fans used to give Bobby Moore loads of stick especially the Brylcreme boys referring to Bob’s preference for an alternative hair product. I remember that well. It was night match at the Turf and Capt Bobby (God rest his soul) was advertising "Vitalis" on the box at the time. He got a rousin...

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"Zulu" is my favourite classic. Always watched it after lunch on Christmas day.

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Hi Paul, I was brought up in Helsby close to Stanlow and had a lot of friends who worked there. I did science A levels and my careers teacher always thought I'd end up at either Shell or ICI but I needed some fresh air in my lungs after seven years in school and finished up at sea. The hydrogen deba...

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Hi Kate, I attended a seminar a few months back on hydrogen production/usage in the NW industrial area around Ellesmere Port and Runcorn which traditionally had the large firms of Shell and ICI in situ. There was a very informative talk by an Oxbridge professor who had done a lot of research into th...

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Another one who couldn't understand how Matt Fitzpatrick was not nominated??
First British winner of US Open since Justin Rose in 2013. Great achievement well worthy of winning SPOTY.

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Scotty should have had four goals. He made all the difference when he came on.

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Messi blatantly handled the ball in one of the earlier rounds and was not even given a yellow

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I'm of the opinion that we don't need to invest in a striker right now. The goals are coming from all over the park and by not having an out-and-out target man, it encourages runs into the box from the other players to devastating effect. With a target man the emphasis changes to crosses into the bo...

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It is a bit strange TBH but enjoy it. It's a very basic commentary and you don't get replays of major incidents but who cares. I'll be sat, sitting down watching via the red button

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My wifes just told me she has France in the works sweep so it's the Frogs for me.

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It's a pity they both can't lose. I'll settle for a 0-0 draw, two red cards apiece, (Both Messy and Mbappppppppe sent off), ten yellow cards and a riot in the stadium with tear gas and live rounds used by the authorities to quell the violence that results in the head of FIFA being injured. That shou...

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I stopped going every week in the premier league, my friend circle are now taking 20 on mini buses to away games and we all got season tickets, I’m not saying that will stop if we go up but it’s good to be enjoying watching us again, those last few season made me fall out of love with football. I f...

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I've done it numerous times on Boxing day fixtures as my fathers birthday is the 26th and mine is on the 27th. I've enjoyed the experience as we've had ground tours with Andy Lochead, Willie Irvine, Vince Overson etc and had some memorable conversations with some of our legends past and present. It'...

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I don't know if it's been mentioned elsewhere but the attacking intent of this team is quite remarkable. For the 2nd goal it was the right back who hit a cracking shot which the keeper did well to turn away but it was the left back who was following up and finished superbly. I guess I was brought up...

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Now that China has given up on zero Covid once the population have some immunity by surviving Covid their economy will pick up and we will be accusing them of dumping foam on us. Time for us to try and start making more of the basics here and getting white goods that can be easily repaired by UK em...

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Now the World cup is over I think England need to focus on the important aspects of the game for the next major competition. 1) How to effectively bribe/blackmail referees and VAR staff. 2) How to throw yourself to the ground theatrically when another player comes within 10 yds of you. 3) How to scr...

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I always have a laugh when the Slade one booms out. It's a great song that was written, by Noddy Holder's own admission, during a meaningful, lunch time session in a Wolverhampton boozer :lol: It now makes him over a million a year in royalties. My favourite is probably the Johnny Mathas "When a chi...

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There's three seats in the Longside hospitality available now that they've moved the match to a 2000hrs KO. I was taking my Dad but he'll be 98 by then and doesn't fancy that late a match, so I've cancelled them.

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I seem to recall having a FA Cup tie against them way back when. We drew 1-1 away and beat them 7-0 at home in the replay with a certain Mr Lochead scoring 5 headed goals. He did have a Mr Coates and a Mr Morgan delivering crosses though. It's the wettest I've ever been at a match BTW.

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arise_sir_charge wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 28, 2022 2:45 pm
Personally find comments like “the lesser spotted Twine” poor.

Lord Lucan might be more appropriate.

CaptJohn

Thanks for posting that, it brought back some lovely memories

I was there with all the family. Mum, Dad, Wife, son and daughter

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Possibly one of the saddest days in my footballing life. I was convinced we were going to win. Travelled directly from Sheffield to Heathrow to catch a flight out to Bombay to join a ship. Loads of Geordies on the ship who were amazed I had a programme from the game. They were bouncing I was distrau...

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Had both a few months back, one in left arm and one in right. No issues other than sore arms for 24 hours. I think that it is essential that everyone who is invited, should have the jabs and I fail to understand any reasons not to.

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I remember Fred Corless selling Development tickets to my parents. I seem to recall he lived on the road to Rawtenstall. It's not him in the photo.

CaptJohn

Played golf with a rabid Gers supporter last week who was very keen on SD, saying that Van Hire was getting the sack soon. Seemed to know a lot about the Gers.

CaptJohn

Have the Qataris paid for "rent a mob" for their supporters behind the goal? When the camera panned across their fans, all suitably kitted out in the same matching shirts, I couldn't see too many that resembled Qataris. Have they bought in some songsters to ensure that they have a little bit of voca...

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Westwood was a classy midfielder at Crewe where he learnt his trade. He'll be a brilliant addition to this squad and will push Cullen for a starting slot for sure. I agree with claretspice that you cannot compare how he played under SD, where he was instructed to play channel balls to Chris Wood, to...

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I was in a supermarket at the beginning of the week and they were playing Christmas pop pap over the PA system. Can you imagine working there? Poor bastards. Christmas music should be banned from playing in shops until the middle of December IMHO. So depressing to hear Slade or Roy Wood banging on ...

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Volvoclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:27 pm
It's poking the fire Ian.

Correct.

CaptJohn

I still think that THB would blossom as a midfield general in the Cork role. You can see he's itching to get forward when he gets a clear run upfield. Very classy player and I hope we can keep him next year.

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Nice sunny day so I'll be in the garden all day. Lots of autumn clearing to do and then it'll be watching England vs All Blacks. My son in law is going down for the game and I hope he's a lot happier with the result than he was last week watching his beloved Rovers lose to the Clarets.

CaptJohn

The Qataris will just see supporters as cattle to be milked. "A beer sir, of course. That will be $12!" (And that's for Budweiser

)

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I had to deal with a bank manger a number of years ago who supported Rovers when they were in the premier league and we were not. She went on and on about them knowing I supported Burnley. Years later when the tables had reversed I dealt with her again. I asked her who Rovers had in the first round...

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