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I'd certainly prefer that to the current system. But it's a sensible proposal.

People only hate VAR because it's been implemented atrociously but it doesn't have to be that way. It can be so much better.

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Bottom photo with white kit matches 1936-40

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Top photo compared to "historic kits" site suggest 1946-51.

There are a number of variants in the shirts and socks suggesting later than 46 at a minimum.

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Where do we get all the extra referees from? For clarity, as the VAR panel are sitting in a sealed off room, they can make decisions on a number of matches. Maybe even covering a number of leagues? They're only waiting for a referral. Referrals are only going to take a couple of minutes max. They c...

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dsr wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 25, 2025 1:03 pm
And far better, "That might have been a penalty but X player was clearly making a meal of it so no penalty. Play on."

That's my instinctive temptation too but players would soon stop exaggerating if fouls were given quickly and correctly, which they would be if such a system were employed.

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And also they could make Saturday evening kickoffs 6 pm instead of 5.30 so the other matches could finish before the next one starts. Where do we get all the extra referees from? I'm sure the PL has enough money to fund four people watching a game of football. But in case things are tight then here...

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And finally-finally the referees all wear microphones for transparency. There's no shame in the onfield ref saying over the mic to the VAR-referring official, "I didnt see that properly. Should we refer it?" or "That might have been a penalty but X player was also clearly making a meal out of it so ...

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Oh, and finally - we get rid of the farce that is referees trotting over to watch TV screens.

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Another thing: The scoreboard announces the panel's decision. Eg. Penalty - 2 No penalty - 2 Decision: Panel tied so onfield decision stands The crowd go "ohhhh" as they know it was a tight call. We can still get all worked up.about but we'll know at least that the decision was reached with integrit...

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I don't think VAR itself is the problem. It's the incompetent people that operate it. True, but it's not even primarily a personnel problem. It's how they've set it up. It's almost as if they've deliberately set it up to "rubber stamp" bad decisions instead of doing their best to get things right. ...

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Quite a diatribe Rowls... (Quote snipped for brevity) Thank you Ashington :D :lol: Yes, as you say much of it has been prevalent for decades now. The omni-cheating rolls on! The only slight issue I take with your post is the culpability of referees. I grant that we can't hold them individually resp...

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Not sure I've ever taken issue with them before but your explanation doesn't justify it at all. I know it's opinion, but that mark is a nonsense for me, that's the sort of mark you would give a shocker of a referee. I can see no justification for suggesting he didn't have control. That's all fair e...

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Have to say I think your 9 out of 25 for control has to be a joke. As for the disallowed goal, and I believe it could have gone either way, how quickly do you want him to blow? The best referees always give themselves time, the worst referees blow too quickly. Hello CT You always take issue with my...

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Plenty of Sundeland fans walking around in tops in th town centre yesterday and not a whiff of aggro.

Was very good to see.

Obviously just my personal experience but seems to be bourne out by comments above.

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Pleased for the lad.

If we end up back in the Champ, he could maybe do a job for us.

People were talking about the young lad like he was Ian Flipping Helliwell and it just wasn't on.

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jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 23, 2025 10:30 pm
8 out of 25?

Them's the rules!

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Rowls wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 23, 2025 9:01 pm
He deliberately using VAR to back him up.

Safe in the knowledge his decision will be rubber stamped either way.

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A. 15 B. 20 C. 15 D. 9 Typical of modern refereeing. I can't fathom the high marks - the players ran the show. There was no authority on display at all. Haven't seen the goal back but thought he got it wrong. I also think he fudged the decision completely. If he thought it was a foul he should have ...

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Just because we now have a PA system capable of broadcasting clear messages does not make the club obliged to blast fans with overly loud music. Just because you *can* do something doesn't mean you have. Also, nobody at all complained, "the music isn't loud enough." We all said, "you can't hear what...

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Didn't put a foot wrong.

Last week he was caught out at a higher level. Today he did all the basics and was solid. MOM performance.

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Dubrovnik 7
Walker 7
Ekdal 8
Steve 8
Hartman 7
Brun Larsen 6
Cullen 8
Ugochukwa 7
Anthony 8
Hannibal 8
Foster 8

Laurent 8
Sonne 7

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Odd one, isn't it?

Surely he's received offers but why hasn't he signed for anyone?

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surely anything is better than nothing, barring demolition. That's true. The Kierby will have looked polished when it was brand new and it will look polished again when it's re-clad. However it's kicking the can down the road. We'll be in the same position in 10-20 years time. The cycle will contin...

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A lot of negativity on here ... Looks 1000% better than it does now I’m pleased it will be re-clad. Somebody else called it a polished turd, which is precisely what it will be. When the fundamental design is so awful, a polished turd is the best the building can ever hope to be. It’s a shame the ow...

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theboydonegood wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 22, 2025 1:48 pm
Its a miracle the whole complex hasnt burnt to the ground in the last 20 years. Wouldnt put any money on it not burning down in the next 12 months though.

Tbdg

If it had a wooden frame it’s probably already have happened.

Sadly, it looks like it has formidable foundations.

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It will book up no problem, no decent hotel in the town centre and very few in the town at all. Must be structurally sound to make a massive renovation cheaper than a rebuild but if that’s the case then fair play it will be a welcome addition. The structural integrity of the concrete beams has neve...

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That's a very promising display after the first 10 minutes.

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RetroClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:49 pm
Was never getting that ball. No pen

Not getting the ball = Not relevant

It's a clear penalty.

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Are we becoming a mini Chelsea ? Looks that way to me. Buying up players surplus to requirements and holding onto them in case they come good. Sometimes buying players for the sake of it. Then loaning them out for apparent accounting. Some of those we're shipping out look like they would have walke...

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Good luck to him.

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Sounds about par for the course.

Thoughts? I don't think it's something we'd be allowed to discuss on here. Not for long at any rate.

Hope youre on the mend, being looked after and as well as can be. Take care.

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Bosscat wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 13, 2025 12:52 pm
Who don't like mashed Avocado on Sourdough Toast topped with a poached Egg

I nearly choked on my smashed avocado reading this?

What's wrong with smashed avocado on sourdough bread with poached egg?

Apart from the obvious that you neglected to mention the hollandaise.

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Presume so, Vegas. He's not even on the bench.

Tommy McDermot is on the bench for Shrewsbury.

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Hahahahahaha just tuned in

What larks,

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They're certainly well connected, these Seed Talk people.

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More news about the book promotion talk! The book is personally approved and recommended by Tom Watson. What does Tom Watson have to say to help promote the book? Look no further: Essential reading for anyone looking to understand and live well with ADHD He's even got his name on the front cover. "W...

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Louisiana Hot Sauce It's a fermented hot sauce akin to the more famous Tabasco Sauce but Louisiana has a far, far superior flavour profile and isn't quite as hot. I tried it just the once in America and now buy it in from Amazon. If you're looking for actual flavour to accompany the heat, you reall...

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Louisiana Hot Sauce It's a fermented hot sauce akin to the more famous Tabasco Sauce but Louisiana has a far, far superior flavour profile and isn't quite as hot. I tried it just the once in America and now buy it in from Amazon. If you're looking for actual flavour to accompany the heat, you really...

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I've posted words to these effects before but it would just be really nice if Mike Tresor somehow came good for us and we saw the player with those unbelievable stats in the Blegian League.

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...we have got from someone sharing an event for awareness about a group with protected characteristics under the Equality Act and people candidly sharing their own personal situations, to an unsolicited point of view(s) about the pathology of neurodiverse conditions and Big Pharma. Hi Massiveflood...

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Oh, and if the child receives the middle or higher rate of the 'Care Component' of Child DLA for their ADHD then being classed as a the child's carer and claiming the Carer's Allowance benefit can become the primary cause to claim Universal Credit, meaning the adult with caring responsibilities can ...

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Our experience of navigating the school system and SEN provision for our daughter has been a never ending carousel of let downs and agonising waits thanks to a completely underfunded and overstretched county council. Absolutely nothing to do with claiming benefits, and everything to do with getting...

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Spijed wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 10, 2025 7:37 pm
And yet England fans ALWAYS boo the Scottish and Welsh national anthem, for example.

Where's the condemnation when that happens.

There’s always lots of condemnation whenever knuckle draggers boo a national anthem.

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I don't want to turn this into a debate about the monarchy (I'm a Republican), but using terms like "heirs" and "thrones" in the 21st Century is palpably absurd. Yes there's no need for us to go there. We know it'd get the thread pulled. Besides, I'm sure you'd just love having a political head of ...

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I'd have it piped into anfield every game by royal prerogative so they can show themselves up every home game.

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You're right, I've never understood why people behave like lickspittles to a family they don't know or in most cases have never met. It's not about the individual family, it's about what they represent in their official role - head of state and heirs to the throne. Same reason we use titles like 'P...

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You just cannot compare the two things. Booing the National Anthem was disrespectful. Booing the three minutes silence for a young footballer who had died was disgusting. The booing of the silence is obviously reprehensible. But you yourself have compared the two acts in your own post. Two wrongs d...

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Pearcey wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 10, 2025 5:23 pm
Come on, Rowls! Spill the beans. What did you write?

I moved the following mugs:

C K I D

Not necessarily in that order. I was bored waiting for family. Fear I may have inspired some much higher level naughtiness.

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I may have moved a few around yesterday but I'm not responsible for that.

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It's going to be more like a back 5.

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