AlexLaw76

14 years is just the tip of the iceberg. The state of the armed forces is on both parties.

No. We simply have not had the military capability for many years to sustain anything like what would be required. If Europe had invested properly in its collective armed forces for the last 25+ years, and had the will to do something/anything without the USA, then I am sure we/they would. Neither is reality, and as a result we are completely and totally in the pocket of the USA. Why? Because welfare, free stuff for anyone who wants it, Net Zero and such like are all priorities. A result of which may make the news over the coming weeks/months, from a maritime perspective. We do have 'sanctions' and strongly worded press conferences to rely on... 🤨

Then why are very rich nations in mainland Europe doing very little about it?

the big dog in the fight usually does

We had one of the worlds most formidable military base, and an empire, at the time vastly different situation from now. Reality is Ukraine is being destroyed, inch by inch, and losing 1000s of troops quickly (as are Russia) if we really wanted to stop this, Europe (inc the UK) could have sent land and air forces in years ago. We all could have sailed into the Black Sea years ago, and put NATO assets in the way. none of that has happened and the angry words from Europe continue.

Where do you think Russia is going when done in Ukraine? European leaders appear almost irrelevant to this given we have, for decades, sub-contracted out our own defence to the USA.

If this stops the meat grinder, then better than anything that Europe has suggested.

"Next 3 games" part...well, it's only a week and after no standout candidates have been sighted, what are they hoping to achieve over the next 8-9 days or so? Well, other than praying TE does enough to justify giving him the job.

*Sports Republic over the next 3 games*

so what? Dianne Abbot was passed around the left-wing bedsit like a game of pass the parcel, but you love her

Anyone else really excited for yet another 3 at the back masterclass? Cant wait to see Azaz stuck out wide, with balls pumped up to Arma and being wide open in the middle of the park. Someone make it make sense.

LOL we really have terrible owners. Just ghosting the fans now Dragan is a fucking bellend.

After how ever many years, there is still the space for a local journo to advise those at the top to run the club like normal owners. Remarkable. I guess Dragan being back has made no improvement what so ever, amazing how little attention he gets with it all.

There is nothing really to support nearly all of the stuff said on here. Would be a pretty desolate place if supporting evidence was required for most points being made.

Do you not think it is likely, given we are a very attractive proportion, he is out of work, and was in for the Norwich job at the very same time. I think the odds are good, compared to Mr Bean being one of the 150+ applications.

You are more likely to be shagged by Isobel Oakshot than get groped by an Eritrean down the park.

No doubt, Clement applied for our vacant position also.

Its ok, Dragan is now taken the reins..."hands on"

We are not even able to fulfil our NATO obligations....

War Footing latest Mk2 https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/sas-veterans-threaten-unprecedented-legal-action-over-labours-troubles-bill-5HjdN6C_2/

War Footing latest https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjw5g24rlyo

Screams that they want to give it Tonda. Just reeks of it