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Midsomer Murders is good for that Ben ... the Mrs is always saying "where have we seen him/her before" so out comes the old phone and imdb 😁 We do that on a Sunday with Miss Marple on ITV3. Let's face it there's bugger all else on Sunday morning. A whole raft of famous actors in those. I agree. See...

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In July August , avoid most of the Persian Gulf States, definitely avoid South Texas and Louisianan, places like Singapore/Philippines hover a few degrees either side of 32, wet conditions from humidity or the rainy seasons all year round, the odd dry days were a bonus to be full enjoyed. Yet I hav...

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Seems never a TV programme or film goes by that I have to pause it because the wife says 'Where do I know him/her from?' Off I go onto iMDB for the answer. Was kind of watching 'Dempsey & Makepeace' in the background earlier and spotted the guy who play Mickey Pearce in OFAH. The next show was Minde...

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When I lived abroad the summers were up to 44 which is fine for me if it's a dry heat. So I'd probably be ok with 54.4. As long as there were plenty of fluids and a reliable vehicle. I was still wearing my long john's, jeans, long sleeved thermals and a t'shirt during the recent heatwave here. It's ...

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If as suggested in the article, he's a holding midfielder like Kante; then he'd be a welcome addition. We could do with someone like that imo.

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My wife can eat a whole sausage by herself. No need for smut chaps

We get the market ones locally produced not the supermarket ones. I only usually get one slice with a big fry up. Namely because she picks them out of the frying pan as I'm cooking.

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TommyJohnson wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:02 pm
Grown men wearing football shirts is bad enough. But grown men with players names on is very sad.

He's buying it for his lad

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:22 pm
About nine or ten clubs linked. If it is a loan with guaranteed game time then he won't be joining us.

That's what I thought.

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Steve-Harpers-perm wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:02 pm
He scored for Swansea didn’t he in the 2nd leg play off at Brentford? Bizarrely the commentator referred to him as the hottest young prospect in Europe!

Yes he did. Not sure on being the hottest young prospect though.

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Keep it as it is. The view is lovely. Quite popular amongst commentators too. A number have said it's their favourite ground to commentate at and unique in that you get that view, the game and even pan the camera out to the cricket being played next door. Don't get that at any of the other stadiums.

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BBC reporting we've enquired about the availability of Rhian Brewster. Liverpool say any loan is subject to appearances though. Would he be guaranteed games?

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I don't think they're more intelligent. They're just more in tune with modern life than the older generation. Just as my Dad could barely work the VHS, let alone programme it. He always asked me to. I guess it's a generational thing. I had my vinyl L.P's out one day and my step-daughter asked me wha...

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Blake v Spurs for me too.

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Not been following it closely but my thoughts back in March were how are they going to mark the examinations? My initial thoughts back then were to have the teachers who know them best mark accordingly based on most recent tests/exams. Seems fairest considering the circumstances. is that what they'r...

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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12415983/burnley-chris-wood-transfer-lazio-serie-a/ Wood to Lazio gaining momentum. Sun claims approach has been made. Weirder link here. Why would we take a loss on our leading scorer? https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-...

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Bosscat wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:30 pm
Nahhhhh they're bigger than that according to some

Ahhh but West Ham won the World Cup. That'll be a world record crowd when that's on.

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ksrclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:27 pm
It’s because A Levels were proper hard back then. Like, seriously proper hard.

These days you can usually achieve an A if you colour in the pictures they provide in the paper.

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They're the biggest team in the world........

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Seems a sensible move for Spurs and Hart. They need more homegrown players and also don't have much cash to splash. I wish him the best.

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Zlatan wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:33 pm
I bet you all read the last three words as Jim McDonald in your head

I had to google who you meant. Dane actually slips it in a couple of times in the interview, so he does

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KRBFC wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:08 pm
So he swapped first team football for our u18 team? Sounds an exciting capture.

He's swapped a substantially lower level of football for a chance at proving himself and improving himself at a Premier League club so he has.

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Quicknick wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:19 am
Has anyone else googled Dale Bennett?

You just have to don't you?

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huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:21 pm
No link just opinion.
Simon Francis released by B’mouth. He would be better on the bench for us than Joe Worrall.
Appreciate Worrall would be one for the future but I don’t rate him.

Almost 36, couldn't get in a team with a sieve like defence. Scary thought.

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Just watched this and take back how underwhelmed I was! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OFHfrqxyjnQ Overall though, I’d like us to make a statement in the market this year and go for one or two players that could get straight involved in the first team and help us push on. Admittedly it's only Youtub...

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Nottinghamshire Live, which I assume is as reliable as Lancs Live reporting Worrall is seeking assurances of first team football. A few Forest fans have posted comments. None are overly complimentary about him. A few saying there's no way he's going to dislodge the Mee/Tarkowski partnership. Another...

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Bosscat wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:48 am
How sad that the "Cradle of English Football" is under such scrutiny

https://ewoodpark.jimdofree.com/wikipedia-vandalism/

Cradle of English football?!

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But Southgate doesn’t ‘keep picking’ Pickford - England haven’t played for 9 months - and guess which keeper played the full 90 minutes in that game? Up to that point I would argue that Pickford was fully deserving of the England jersey. He had a good World Cup and was in that position on merit, it...

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Oh that link needs to be put on a Toon forum. Imagine the meltdown if they thought they were offering a 36 year old a four year contract on £60,000 a week

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Cracking lower league winger for us. Abiding memory I have of him, Wembley goal apart; was a lovely free-kick versus Bury in 1997. Live on Sky I think as well but I was sat in the Bob Lord for that one.

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GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:25 am
He was on that much here so that doesn't make much sense.
Shelvey is on £70-80k a week, so I'd expect Hendrick to be on closer to 60k

If at all true. I doubt we'd have offered him a 4 year contract though. Two year at most with an option for a 1 year extension I'd have thought.

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claretandy wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:08 am
Joe Worrall/Ben Gibson swap deal in the sun.

Sounds like a reality TV show...

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williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:00 am
I feel like you missed a chance to throw in "bargain bucket chicken" and "vintage claret".

I certainly did.

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In cuisine parlance. I guess it's hard to brag about having a McDonalds for lunch when you've got used to Venison. Then seeing your rival who used to eat Pot Noodle, sat in a Michelin 3 star restaurant washing his Venison down with a cheeky vintage red.

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Part of the problem is that he is picked for England because he is an Everton player. His stock is high in the view of people who make such decisions because of the club he plays for. It's the assumption that a bigger club must have better players. Of course the old adage also comes in to play that...

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warksclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:22 pm

Joe had peaked when he came to us, but was felt he could slot straight in at a time that Heaton was injured (following recovery of his shoulder) and Pope damaged his shoulder and out most of the season.

Therein is the issue. Joe was spending all his time working with Head and Shoulders...

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clarethomer wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:25 pm

Therefore, I'm looking for ideas on new hobbies and would be interested in hearing what hobbies you all have outside of the forum.

Wouldn't call going on here a hobby. It's more of a penance

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Landscaping the garden.
Gardening.
Just built a Bay Window Seat & a radiator cover so am quite handy.
Dog walks.
I enjoy cooking for my wife and I. Not a people person so wouldn't enjoy cooking for anyone else though.
If I could get away with drinking 24/7 I would but Missus wouldn't allow it.

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If Mercer said Butland would be the next King. I'd take his word for it. He knows his onions.

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I think the incubation period is up to 2 weeks. So if you were to come into contact with it a day before your return you might not test positive with it for some time after.

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The lad may have wanted to play regularly, and Oxford said they would rather lose him for free in 12 months than for a fraction of his value now. Fair play to him, he can put himself in the shop window for the next 12 months with a new contract secured his immediate future, and the club that's gave...

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Wondering whether it's ClaretMov's 'time of the month'...

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Depends what you read, Football London; via the BBC: Chelsea's hopes of signing Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, 27, have been boosted with the La Liga club reportedly keen to replace the Slovenia international.

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Babestation (according to a friend) They have a parody of it on Dave late at night called 'DaveStattion'. It has an unshaven fat bloke in his underpants and a vest lying 'provocatively' on a sofa. Pigging out on a pizza, burger or something. Box of tissues on the arm. Telephone number at the bottom...

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In case anyone missed it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJTemDPTYIA

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Nice to hear Billy says there's no 1,2 or 3 keeper in his eyes. Must be great working with him.

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I could throw John Borland in there. I just have it in my head Weller played full back behind Smith because I remember saying to my Dad 'Why the hell is Weller playing full back?'. However, plausible I am totally misremembering too.

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Only other one I can think of is Wayne Dowell?!

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When Weller made his debut for us did we also have another youth player paired with him as full back? They might have made their debuts together. Can't remember his name My initial thought was 'Smudge' but they both made their debut's before Waddle. I am sure Weller played full-back behind Smith on...

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Auf Wiedersehen Pet. She can't understand the accents but never tire of it.

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:45 pm
And then the chairman was negligent in not getting contract offers out when he should and several players were able to walk out on frees and did so.

Damien Matthew being one I'd guess.

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