Sir Ralph

Alright, sorry - my bad, it will be worse than watching Martin talk long ball tactics 😉

I'm stockpiling McD's milkshakes, sold the house, given up my job and banging out some more kids in anticipation

Hold tight. More madness is about to start in an hour. Watching Rachel Reeves talk about the economy will be the equivalent of Russell Martin explaining the dynamics of long ball football.

The main change for me is the mentality on the pitch. They actually want to fight hard to win the ball back and be aggressive going forward. Yes, there are some tactical changes but to me, this is why he should get the job. Even if we lose, if he is in the player's heads, they should want to play for him.

The squads mentality is top notch at the moment, other than those two. I think they should both be dropped. Their energy was flat compared to the other subs like Bragg, Wellington and Robinson.

Well it was an independent review. I suspect some people didn’t like the outcome cause it didn’t fit with their preconceptions. I attach more weight to that review than Starmers flip flop opinion. What about the world wide survey (not political) that I sent - that has no weight as evidence to you? If it doesn’t why do you disagree with its findings. I really think you should visit some other countries and then you would understand how tolerant this country is

No im not I don’t think it is. Like I said I deal in facts and evidence

Have a good day👍

Its ok I knew you couldnt answer it. Better luck next time hey

Its the bloke who doesnt answer questions...hello. You got the answer to my question yet?

It appears that the police have changed the way they record hate crimes which means more are now recorded. I dont know if your figures are convictions or allegations but the change in recording will skew the increase and this is acknowledged by the Government. Look, I can accept that people may experience more hate crimes because of the current political situation, etc. However, I think the increase you showed is skewed for the reason I said. However, the evidence still shows that, even if there is an increase, the UK is not a racist country. I agree we need to guard against a rise in racism but its not a big issue in this country as I have evidenced. I deal in facts because lived experiences, whilst they can be valid, are different for each person and one persons experience doesnt mean its a societal trend or problem. Its why society is so fucked nowadays. We have moved away from truth and facts. I feel bad for any bad experiences you have had though, genuinely.

Yes I know, but were these convictions or allegations of crimes made to the police?

Please share the evidence as I said but you need to share real convictions. Left leaning publications will clearly be more sensitive around these types of issues. In the same way right leaning publications will highlight other issues. Thats why they are not fully reliable but balanced evidence is. Surely you agree with that?

How am I putting my head in the sand?! I asked for clarity on evidence you provided to understand whether these are real incidents that have been convicted or been bolstered by claims of racism that werent. You can also send me lots of articles from left leaning publications but they dont mean anything as they are opinions. I can send you a lot of other opinions that say the UK is not racist but I wouldnt cause they are opinions. Thats why we deal in facts or impartially founded evidence, hence my question. If you are able to answer my question I am happy to understand it better I gave you evidence in the Worldwide Survey and you didnt question the evidence within that so I assume you accept it? Have you read the Review by the Sewell Commission?

Sorry where does it explain the figure you mentioned?

So this is evidence of a potential increase. Does this relate to convictions or reports of alleged hate crimes?

I don't disagree that individual people may experience true racism at certain times, that includes people of all colours and races and something that should be called out. I would be stupid to deny it happens at all. The rape gangs is race related too and that is the most disgusting form of racism I'm aware of in this country. However, you need to look at overall whether the country has an issue with racism and how serious a problem we really have. I've given you evidence from a worldwide survey, which does not have any form of agenda in relation to the UK. You have given here say and perception and possibly your own experience, which I agree is not acceptable. However, it needs to stand up against evidence (unless you have evidence of course relating to seriousness of the issue compared to other countries?). I would honestly suggest going and staying in a truly racist country and you will see the difference.

Lets deal in real evidence again, rather than here say or perception. Here is an assessment of the least racist countries in the World. We are 16th in that list so we dont have a racism problem. Some of the things you referenced to arent racist. It doesnt help when people overplay it. Do you have evidence that, compared to most other countries we have a racism problem? https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/least-racist-countries

Ramsdale is good, mccarthy is average and bazunu is the weakest showstopper (albeit improved and now progressing in my opinion) that’s why he gets crap. People need to stop looking for racism everywhere. This country is one of the least racist in the world. I think you’ve been on too many unconscious bias “training” courses.

One of my best Saints games ever to have gone to (full stop). It came out of nowhere. Thanks Tonda. Bragg was excellent Now I’m actually really looking forward to Millwall. What’s happening to me!

I agree - I’ve read some more of the heads of terms than the original reports I had seen and actually (hands up) it has elements that are too pro Russian. It’s too weak a deal. Cutting your defence and not being part of nato (if you concede land) are not acceptable. Europe needs to back Zelensky if this is the best offer Trump can get (yes I’ve changed my tone after reading the full HoTs)

Fair response and I agree with most of what you say. I think the question is how robust is the agreement. Personally I think any concession on territory should only be agreed is Ukraine (remaining) becomes part of nato, otherwise no deal

Very loose and too general to be a policy. Specifically what does this mean and how realistic is this? What do you ultimately think the Ukraine will be able to achieve? There seems to be some pie in the sky thinking that Putin will give up Ukrainian terroritory altogether or just keep crimea. That will never happen so what is the real and realistic solution? It’s easy to criticise but a well balanced alternative wins the day If you want to blame someone, blame Obama for letting it get out of hand.

So people against this proposal….what is the alternative you suggest? Keep on fighting with waning us political backing

Keep on fighting with no end in sight. I’m not sure politically within the US the appetite for continuing to back it. If they decided not to you are potentially looking at a significant loss of Ukrainian territory beyond what is now being suggested….and the Russian know it