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Will it be as stirring and risqué as the Josh Cullen one ?

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But you could be bothered posting about something you didn't watch? I thought there would have been record viewing figures with all the interest in flying the national flag? That’s a good ( if ironic ) point , but a meaningless midweek televised friendly ,watching Eng reserves against comedy opposi...

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With 48 teams up from 32 and 3 countries hosting ,there’s gonna be absolute dross on show for sure . It feels almost against the whole WC spirit to have it so spread out making every game ( in their words ) “ a mini World Cup final” Naturally it’s all because of directly marketing to 48 countries br...

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I remember Hodgson ( not a man to openly denigrate others ) saying that the shambles he had to ensure in his short stint as manager at Watford was like nothing he’d ever experienced in his entire career .

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FWIW thought he was ok, though so so hard to fully guage players against the best teams ,especially away. I’d like to see Humph get involved though .

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The back 5 is simply an “away from home “ tactic against far better sides surely ? By its nature it does nullify out rather flaccid goal scoring threat though . However much as I like Laurent , he really isn’t a prem player .

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It’s as if Walker knows he’s a bit naive , his positional sense at times is like a grassroots u11 game

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Dubravka
Walker-Humph -Esteve---Hartman
Luis
---------Cullen-----Uguchukwu
Edwards ---- Anthony
Broja

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Broja needs a start against more “appropriate” opposition like Leeds/Wolves etc to get his confidence and he’ll have no fitness excuses then . Fozzy is nowhere near let’s face it and have to say Edwards would be my preferred starter at RW. That’s pretty much our strongest side in paper with big Les ...

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He’s an incredible finisher , and top players do of course take the pens too, you just knew he’d score if pen against you . Though playing for a superstar behemoth like Bayern half the forum could bang a few in against half the BL lot .

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Needs simplifying like Tendayi Darikwa ending up as Derek . Presumably any song would naturally be Louuuuummmmmm…

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Special buses run back to Piccadilly Gardens after the game. As you exit the away end turn right at the main road then cross over the road. You will see the buses lined up further down that road. Good point it’s easy to forget they have loads of buses to ferry fans back lined up where we exit . Wor...

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There’s never been a doubt Tresor has talent , but a cute 15 min cameo against a knackered div 1 defence, showing incredible selfishness not passing with an impossible angle , giving the ball away etc hardly shows the 2nd coming . However he appears clearly very capable at this level IF he can get h...

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That starting XI had more than enough to win that game of football. The fact the performance simply wasn’t good enough is down to player performance on the night and, quite frankly, a lack of urgency or desire from too many. Correct, it wasn’t the personnel per se but the tactics and desire . Thoug...

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Max Sonne Worrall Humphreys Pires Big Les Edwards Hannibal Banel/JBL Flemming Broja Something like the above would be an incredibly strong side on paper , though the sheer unpredictability mass changes bring is never good . Against Cardiff should be ok though and good minutes into Broja ,Humph, JBL ...

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I thought to get in the CC now you had to walk around the ground like fans do for the Longside ? Aren’t Stewards in the car park to stop the cutting through ? ( just before CFS entrance ) Or are fans supposed to be allowed to just enter the CC by the normal entrance next to the new away fans entranc...

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Seems Matt was incredibly well respected throughout the women’s game . Absolutely awful to lose someone like this .
RIP

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Win a few and I’m sure even a coke addled drone like Danny Murphy will give us the odd compliment . I swear Shearer gets literally wound up with a key like a mechanical toy and released once the show starts . “ there was contact he’s entitled to go down “ etc etc As for comedy black man Micah Richar...

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Bow wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 20, 2025 1:30 pm
Did you wear your shiny brown shoes and bootcut jeans with a gilet?

Wrong code I think !

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Main thing is not to be cut adrift . We need the city beating out the way and try and scrape a point at Villa . Leeds and Wolves will be real chances to pick up serious points as we further improve and a more settled “ best XI”

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Dubravka 8 good saves , what a bargain Walker 9 absolute masterclass Ekdal 7- good CH , but in possession… hmm Esteve 8- another good all round game Hartman 8 quality and doesn’t give an inch Cullen 7- ticked it over nicely Laurent 7 played well and has held his own , though needs to be on Walkers w...

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Absolute masterclass from KW today , he was all over the pitch in the 1st half , his class and intelligence is supreme . At times he’s thinking ahead of his teammates .He’s also rather well versed in the dark arts ..

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Do people seriously still collect take aways??

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It’s still good but just not the raw spectacle it once was . The style of possession football is by default ,dreary . Ultimately It’s as corporate and squeaky as Disneyland (with a bit of swearing here and there ) As for the ludicrous overanalyses, it’s almost farcical and not needed . I’d give the ...

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With respect to the funeral goer , standard “ event “ catering is getting what you paid for and is done to a decent industry standard . Not really comparable to the carnage and multiple broken ordering machines that is usually the norm in the Longside lower .

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Hard to judge when you’re under the cosh against quite possibly the best team in the world right now . There was no lack of total bravery and commitment, though in the 2nd half when we parked the bus its simply a siege mentality . Against Forest will be a typical tough prem game but one we’ll be mor...

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Genuinely shocking news this , a great fighter and took 2 of the greatest fighters in history to beat him .Some great nights watching him . Seen him last few yrs at Xmas in Taylors Sports bar in Los Cristianos he had a chat with my lad who was totally made up. A rarity in boxing that he was a truly ...

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Dubravka 8 Walker 9 Laurent 8 Ekdal 9 Esteve 9 Hartman 8 Cullen 8 Les 7 Tchaouna 7 Foster 7 Antony 7 Hannibal 4 Florentino 7 Tricky match to mark as defended like lions but created zero Hellishly unlucky to concede an IT pen again , but we’re running these big teams close and the team is gaining tra...

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I’d imagine we need Hannibal doing his angry little runs and hopefully unsettle them a bit , we’re not really a “ hard”
side so might not be easy to rile them, take a few yellows for the team etc . Hopefully we keep it simple as they’ll eat us alive on sloppiness . I’m expecting a really good game

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Great win for Crawford in a very technical cagey fight , he clearly won though . This from a guy who only boxes once a year . I don’t see him fighting again but what a champ.

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Thing is it’s not a novelty , it’s Sunday afternoon and it’s on tv etc and we’re facing one of the very best teams in the world . However it’s our first “ super club “ home game and I’m looking forward to it . We’re gradually putting in the jigsaw pieces of our side and hopefully we can make a game ...

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Just watched this now , perfectly harmless puff piece almost like an OK magazine shoot in video format. “ at home with Ash” “ house viewings with Louma “ even a happy smiley fashion shoot with the players ! All anchored by father figure Parker’s homely ( but entirely natural ) words of comfort . I w...

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Bubble tea is ok if that’s your thing , but surely it’s come and gone by now surely ? Had it in the far east couple of times , I just thought fruit and cold tea taste . As for Dubai Chocolate , a clever marketing exercise aimed at the type of airheads that go to Dubai . Though in its defence it does...

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A badly advised young man. Best case scenario was he'd be #2 keeper. BEST. Badly advised? He’s 22yrs old , played a full season in the prem .played for Eng at multi levels ,he’s currently playing for one of the worlds “super clubs “ he’ll be a millionaire multi times over in a year or two and quite...

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trawdenclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 01, 2025 4:36 pm
Wasn’t the same after an opponent died in one of his early bouts.

What a bizzare thing to say .

A tough man was JB pretty much fought everyone . Always thought he both Ali and Frazier very solid fights .

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Dubravka 7 great reflex Walker 7- little touches of sheer class and experience , unlucky rebound but fast enough to recover , also throw for goal . The way he handled 2 awkward back passes was masterful . Ekdal 7- solid and kept at it Esteve 7 - some quality work under pressure Hartmann 7- super qui...

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Holmechapel wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:54 pm
Does Raquel from accounts know about this?

You’re confusing with ex film star Rachel Welch surely ?

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Last decent manager Utd had , they should have backed him after he turned them around . Did a decent job at FEN tbh and though had been mooted they would part company if they didn’t qualify for CL.
Can’t see him heading for junk like West Ham or Celtic though a return to Utd would be feasible .

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Had another Haffners mince & onion around £5? last night , delicious but very thin .The server seemed oblivious to my Wildean humour when I asked for one which “ hasn’t been run over “ £6.79? With mash /peas is decent for corporate prices tbf. I exchanged the grim Favela Sat tipple, for a Poretti or...

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He looked an absolute superstar tbh . Sure it was 30 ? Mins against a tiring champ defence , though his speed , trickery (is he also 2 footed) was very pleasing . Everything Koleosho isn’t .

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They’d overcooked the Haffners pies a bit ( imo) bit dry tough crust which led to it being a touch tasteless .
As for the “ Favela” official BFC premier league made up beer. It was a below average generic lager that you’d expect to see on Tik Tok /Insta

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Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:10 pm
I watched Rangers last night in a Portuguese bar. I agree with you. Dire. They'd struggle in the Championship, alright.

Gotta say if they struggled playing in a Portuguese bar they’ll defo struggle at Champ level …

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Can’t beat a classic chant with a bit of edge to it …

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That Beers about as Brazilian as Madri is Spanish :lol: Do they not have to use the get out of "style" anymore. Wonder if that's a standard that slipped since you know what? “ inspired by” has been the goto for a while with Madri being a classic case of a very successful “ fake” Mediterranean beer .

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Well the queues seemed pretty small and manageable even at HT for beers ( JHL Mather bar ) so good start . Haffners pies a huge plus though £5 ish? and the mash is gonna be a tough gig . Sadly rock hard crust and no peas . The pièce de résistance was however the new “ BFC official premier league bee...

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How was BCC yesterday compared to a typical prem game ? I’d imagine they got a lot of Mackems as now the coaches are almost shoehorned into the ground via the CC / bar . I can only see BCC benefiting from almost exclusive away fan custom along with the usual home fans ( albeit reduced )

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Thought it was ok though not a big deal either way tbh . Though they really need to cut it 30 secs before actual KO as this really kills the final build up and the ground ends up in silence . As for the goal music the second we score just no . It totally kills and drowns the natural celebration nois...

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Absolutely incredible. He’ll only officially be able to earn the academy grand or less , though a talent like this will have alsorts of whistles and bells added . Sponsorship alone could huge and not age restricted . Presume he’s at the school Arsenal send their kids to ? Like City and Utd send kids...

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We do inspire delusion in fans it has to be said . They look at us almost like the very early SD yrs as an “ easy 3 points “ They were at best below average at worse relegation fodder . We’re still a good few games off our best XI and we ( though bang average ourselves ) held them comfortably.

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I'm not having a go here, but where you on? I ask this, because I was in CFS and it was loud all around me most of the time, and clearly the Longside were joining in. Halfway line Longside lower . You gotta remember despite the acoustics in the CFS you lot are very isolated now . Sunderland were of...

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