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ChrisG

Westin Grand Berlin.

A whole smoked salmon that you could slice bits off, champagne, caviar, in addition to an excellent cooked selection.

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jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:46 pm
Green has been a magnificent signing for us. Player of the season so far

Was just about to mirror that, he's been absolutely fantastic

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My lad is into his manga, this is ace

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My theory is, maybe a little whacky but there is some reasoning in it. The problems have really started since COVID, since players weren't allowed to put saliva on the ball to polish it, they could only use sweat that was naturally on their hands, and I think that's the case still today. As sweat h...

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Pink ball is for day night. Easier to see in the darker sky. Been using them for at least 10 years

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Exeterclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:54 pm
Can finally devote more time to his burning desire to learn more about the third Reich.

They do say the older you get, the more right wing you become

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fidelcastro wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:53 pm
Nicknamed "manta" for some strange reason.

I used to know Ian when he was at Burnley and I was a kid. The name Manta was on account if his ears which gave his face the shape of a manta ray

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Ian Duerden

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You say that, but more likely is advertising during the match. Your audience isn't going anywhere during the match, unlike at breaks. It was already in place for the club world cup Split-screen (2-box video) ads during key in-game moments https://thevideoadagency.com/insights/fifa-club-world-cup-20...

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Tribesmen wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 09, 2025 6:28 pm
Have to agree , potholes on the autostrada I mean really .

Aye the non-toll one that runs parallel to the toll past Affi on the bottom of the Brenner Road is absolutely shocking

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That overturned review looked a bit iffy. Umpires call at least it looked

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Of course injuries happen it's part & parcel of football. I believe in the purpose of saving money proper checks don't take place which actually ends up costing more money in the long run. Are you seriously suggesting that the club try and save circa 1 weeks wages on a player by not carrying out a ...

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Had the pleasure of meeting Beyer at Gawthorpe a couple of years ago. What a top lad he is, a really delight to speak to.

And as mentioned above, his English is absolutely superb (like a lot of Germans tbf)

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:42 pm
It’s a brilliant catch and he’s now taken more catches than any other outfield player in test cricket passing Rahul Dravidian

What a superb cricketer Root is. Bat, field, and even ball.

He genuinely has it all, and I'm loving his renaissance since relinquishing the captaincy.

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dsr wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:30 am
Looking at tonight's performance, a new bowling coach and a new catching coach are both needed.

Ironically it was the so called superstars whom were abysmal with their catching.

Contrast that with the, as much as it pains me to say as a staunch Red Roser, fabulous fielding by Wharton.

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Apologies for resurrecting an old post, but I've just seen this video for the first time. Obviously heard a lot about it, but bloody hell, proper goosebumps.

Shilton giving a clap to the away end in acknowledgement too

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Comfortably second best tonight Yorkshire turned so many singles into two. Our singles have been ponderous jogs Yorkshire’s ball striking has been better Yorkshire’s bowling has been better Yorkshire’s fielding has been far, far better. True, but they will always be from the inferior county, so swi...

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They don't stream the Sky matches on YouTube

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Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 09, 2025 8:41 pm
2/2 off first over!
Not good.

And the 2 were Johnny Extras!

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BFCmaj wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:06 pm
I wonder if they know Burnley's very own Christian Madden is on keyboards for the tour.

The Earlies were decent back in the day.

I'm sure I saw him at Mainz for the pre-season a couple of years back.

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I drove in this morning to take her for her operation, as we needed to be there for 07:00. Set off at 05:35, and parked in Woodhouse Lane. By time we got to the ward it was bang on 07:00, which was perfect.

Thanks again for all the recommendations

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Pretty sure you have to be brown bread don't you? So no Beck's Tenner quite yet.

I appreciate I'm showing my age with that.

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Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:57 am
Hardcastle Crags at a guess.
I've only been up on Pendle hill a few times but I recall any rocks like this.

Is it not the Nick o' Pendle?

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If you don't mind country roads, turn off at Elslack and go over to Cononley. You can park closer to the station and lot less traffic. I work with a few people in Leeds from West Craven/Colne area and we all use Cononley. That's an excellent shout, thanks CC. It's a separate topic, but it would be ...

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Thanks everyone for the input, much appreciated!

I'm taking my mother over today, so will probably drive and use the Woodhouse car park as suggested, then when I'm visiting and travelling alone, train from Skipton looks like best bet.

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Morning all, following on from the successful chippy post, I have another query that I hope the fountain of knowledge that is UTC can help. I need to travel over to Leeds General Infirmary from Barnoldswick for the next couple of weeks. I drove on Friday and parked in the multi storey by the Jubilee...

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Have a look at Osanuna's stadium in Spain. Smart, but relatively cheap. They had the advantage of Covid and no crowds to do the works, and it was an upgrade of the existing facilities with the look of it. Construction costs in Spain are also significantly cheaper than the UK. Agreed it does look sm...

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Not sure about that, Wrexham’s new 5,500 seater Kop is costing £14m. We need to demolish the existing stand for starters, it'll be riddled with asbestos and other contaminated material. Could be 2/3m in that. Wrexham have a decent bit of land round that stand which we don't other than the car park....

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Just cantilever an upper tier over the cricket ground. A whole new structure seating about 7,000 would come in around £20m. Peanuts, in today's football finance. Are we not trying to become a modern day, top level club ? Where on earth have you got £20m from? You can easily double if not treble it.

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Got a short trip planned to Munich with my lad next week - as the font of all knowledge I turn to UTC for must see / must do things whilst there. He's only 16 so not really looking for stag do type suggestions. Great city is Munich, loads of excellent suggestions on here already. The Hofbräuhaus is...

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THEWELLERNUT70 wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:23 pm
Nile Rodgers currently absolutely smashing the Pyramid Stage, he really is amazing imo

He is amazing, saw him in Sefton Park in Liverpool a few years back, top gig

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MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:51 pm
Back to the music. Patchwork(Pulp) decent.

Ace, Jarvis is the absolute Don.

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Bow wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:32 pm
It was Bob Vylan not Kneecap. And they did broadcast it, which was funny.

Ah I knew they didn't broadcast Kneecap, didn't realise it was someone else.

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So, kneecap are now leading “death to the IDF” chants… Be interesting to see if any charges are brought for the crime of inciting racial hatred. I know where my money is. Yet another example of the tolerant left enjoying a weekend away for what it is… Revoke the glasto licence, bang Eavis up for al...

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Yep definitely still there in 2002 when I finished working there.

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In Aus, so restricted to what BBC Music post on youtube, but enjoyed Inhaler Myles Smith Antony Szmierek Deeps Beth McArthy None on whom I've listened to before. I saw Antony Szmierek at the Kanteen am Berghain in Berlin in April. Tiny venue, less than 150 people. One of the best gigs I've ever bee...

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Hope you enjoy ChrisG, I first tried it at the brewery and then at Glusburn Institute Beer Festival last year. I only live 200 yards above the Institute and let's just say it was an interesting "walk" home. Haha, I always loved the Elland 1872 when it was on in the Barlick Tap, so I was sold as soo...

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Roosters Beers are great, Baby Faced Assassin certainly lives up to its name. Another Brewery from this side of the Pennines you may like to try (if you haven't already) is www.cravenbrew.co.uk in Crosshills, as per Roosters the owner is a season ticket holder at TM If you or your customers have en...

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You've just triggered a very obscure memory for me, I remember these chaps when I worked in the Miners in the early 2000s

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Closer by 'Nine Inch Nails'

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THEWELLERNUT70 wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:54 pm
The Albert Rd Fisheries in Barlick is always quality imo

Been a while since I've been in there, but I'll have a look.

The square is looking decent nowadays

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dougcollins wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:33 pm
Best chippy in East Lancs?

You're talking Yorkshire really.

Just because I'm reluctantly staying in no mans land, doesn't mean I have to eat in the anaemic rosed area, hence the request!

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Posted this list on another thread but here you go, pick anyone from this lot. Joe Neenan, Chris Pearce, David Williams, Andy Marriott, Nicky Walker, Wayne Russell, Frank Petter Kval, Craig Mawson, Nik Michopoulos, Luigi Cennamo, Marlon Beresford (2nd spell), Danny Coyne, Nathan Abbey, Paul Rachubk...

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Some excellent suggestions on here, thank you everyone.

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Was going to mention Kelbrook Fisheries....but an online search tells me that its permanently closed 😞 For humour value though, The Cods Pollocks near Accy has got to be worth a visit. Also, I always enjoyed The Bridge Chippy in Barrowford when I lived there. Showing my age now but I used to freque...

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Rowls wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 24, 2025 8:21 am
Strong recommend for Eddie Gills in Padiham.

That looks exactly what I'm after.

Just spotted Bertwistles round the corner on Google Maps too, they used to do a belting loose potato pie with red cabbage

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claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 24, 2025 8:12 am
The 2 threads at the top this morning are currently

Fish, Chips, Sausage, Gravy and a pie on the side - where best to go

Weight loss jabs - where can you get them

I believe it's called a circular economy nowadays.

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Morning all,

I'm back in the UK for a few weeks soon, stopping with my mother who lives in Barlick to help her recuperation from surgery.

I am very much looking forward to fish, chips, sausage and gravy with a pie side, therefore I need recommendations as to the best chippy in the area...

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jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:11 pm
Dave Fletcher is great. Used to like him when he was on Radio Leeds

He's ace, took me under his wing when I was a young lad and showed me the ropes of football journalism

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I know it’ll be done on a shoestring but this Derbyshire coverage makes Lancs TV look like a blockbuster production! I said the same thing earlier, it's shocking! What I will say is the BBC Derbyshire commentator is doing a decent job under the circumstances. He is an old pal of mine, he used to wr...

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