AlexLaw76

Don't tell me, tell the western world. It is our leaders stopping short of it all. Given how small our armed forces have become, would take very little interns of losses to make us pretty ineffective in combat.

Totally agree. worth noting that France include the Gendarme in their head-count. Unsure about the others, but I believe we include pensions in our 'Defence spend'. We do have superior 'kit' compared to nearly everyone else, but just so few in numbers as it is extremely expensive (hence my point about suffering a bad weekend at and we could offer nothing of note militarily as a result) - direct result of decades of continued slashing of our uniformed members of the MoD. I mean, the RN is about to retire its only S-S anti-ship missile, and there will likely be a gap before a new one is brought in, despite what we read in the news snippets - WTF! That is my point, if we lose a tiny amount, it will really degrades us. That is the UK being the 2nd biggest actor in NATO. We are so used to fighting people who fire at us from the back of a Toyota Hilux, whist we have complete uncontested control of the skies. Hopefully, this big wake up call for Europe's attitude to Defence spending sticks! I hope our Defence Budget is permanently increased to 3% (at least) and we increase numbers in all parts of the pointy end of the MoD.

We lose 10 a/c, or 25 tanks, or 2 warships, or 1500 troops, and we significantly degrade what we can/cannot do. That could happen over a weekend if we were to go for it against Russia. Given we are the 2nd biggest actor in NATO, where do you think a bulk of the fighting force (from a single nation) will come from, even if a relatively small amount? As said, thankfully the leaders in the West have zero appetite to go-in. They could not help themselves fast enough in other areas of the world (and still can't in some cases)

It seems Spurs are the most hated club in London - No smoke without fire

Surely they have no chance, right? Howe is apparently an appalling manager, and has no chance against the mighty saints Right?

Then why are we not putting in place the NATO tried and tested No-Fly-Zone? Surely, if it is cut and dry, we could do this now. I know you will say it will prohibit Ukraine taking to the skies and Russia are are using mostly long range S-S engagement. But the UKR President is literally begging NATO to do it. So why not if Russia are 'fucked', as we know it will likely escalate into a war of sorts.

Why don't those in the northam relocate?

Just giving a context of the numbers, if half of the reported losses against Russia is true. Even an even small proportion would massively dent our fighting capability. The UK armed forces has been scaled back so much, that losing the odd war plane, ship or a few tanks, significantly degrades us. There is absolutely no way the general UK population would have the appetite for anything like that, if we went to war with Russia. Thankfully, we won't (unless the US want to go all in) and it is just us idiots talking about it.

Lets hope it stays there then.

What do you mean? I am thankful that all governments have no appetite to take them on (militailry), in Ukraine or even worse, over/in Russia.

As I said, by their own standards. Did you miss that bit?

When you say finish them off. You say that as if we would not suffer massive losses. I do not believe the reported 10k Russian losses in Ukraine (and associated equipment). Lets say half of what is advertised is true, and would be a fair refection on what we could lose. (Half of the reported losses) the above would be roughly equal to... The entire parachute regiment All UKs new F35s All of the UKs tanks All maritime helicopters Plus god knows what else..effectiveky shutting the UK down. The UK being the 2nd biggest NATO contributor. Of coursez the above is unlikely, but as you can see, no one has the appetite to test it, thankfully. Essentially, nothing will happen unless the US want to go "all in" for a skirmish in Europe. Against a Russia who have been pretty light-touch by their own standards in Ukraine

Totally agree with you. Now Russia it biting back and flattening the country. https://mate.substack.com/p/by-using-ukraine-to-fight-russia?s=w

Agree with the CB comments..I feel we need a better CB to partner Salisu, and a better 10. Add to replacing Broja if he is not at saints next year

Awful result. Players not uo to it today (bar Forster) Howeevr, thought villa git it spot on. Defending in numbers and pretty narrow, denied space for our 10s and hit us early on the counter. The way we play means if we not at it, this is what happens! I hope this is an anomolie l, and not the start of a poor run

Villa have been very good today

Battered And of course, Ings with a goal

They are defending in numbers and narrow, which is shutting us down, then whacking up the pitch quickly

Who on here said countinho isn't all that?

Villa have done well in closing the space between the lines

Close from Adams. The ball was just a bit high

Face value you say.... Why has this happened? No idea really. Probably a bit of everything both sides have suggested has led to this point. What I am thankful for is that we have refused to police a No-Fly Zone, which I hope remains the case.

I think his best years were behind him when he joined Saints. Look how he has faired after moving on from us.

https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/modern-day-censorship/pentagon-doesnt-want-you-to-see-these-documents-about-biolabs-in-ukraine/ https://sam.gov/opp/0bd0de5ba5f94fc29d85b37a0a4b253b/view

Apparently, there are US 'BIO lab's around Ukraine, which have since been closed-down/relocated since the start of the conflict.