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^^ This. ^^ Would have thought he was too well known for anyone to get it wrong, maybe it's just us oldies that remember his playing days. Then again there were "expert" commentators/pundits who referred to Ruud Gullit with a hard "G" when he was at Chelsea, so nothing would surprise me.

He's interested though.

Gone for Davis. Would have picked Morgan but don't think he's the sort that would want it, just seems to quietly get on with his own game.

So not uncommon then and nothing to worry about These pilots are made of sterner stuff than me. Was disappointed not to see a appear from the cockpit window as the pilot went round again.

That was the "Cortese Way". Player looks up for camera, slip in a blank sheet, player signs, both sheets whipped away and the blank filled in later. It's why so many are upset, he promised they could leave if we didn't reach CL this year, next thing they know their signature was on a 5 year contract.

Me too Wish I'd returned mine. Stuck with it till May, first phone I've ever had where I can't wait for contract to end. Might even cut my losses and replace it early. I like Android , I'm used to it so it's not the OS I don't like just this handset (so ****ing slow) , had HTC before will definitely try them again.

What looks - to the untrained eye - like a very near miss at Barcelona airport at the weekend. Spanish authorities claim both planes were where they should be and there was never any problem. I'd hate to think what situation they consider dangerous.! I know we have a few pilots that post here. Is this as bad as it appears? [video=youtube_share;1N5THRSp4hM]

Came across this site/blog today - http://thecolemanexperience.wordpress.com/ whilst reading about an entirely unrelated matter - or maybe it isn't as that seems to be the whole point of it all. Not sure if it's been mentioned on this thread before. After a brief browse through a few pages I can't make up my mind if this is a total crank site like David Icke's or it's unearthing some genuine unwelcome connections . The fact it's still up and running leads me towards the former.

Good to see the bookies (who rarely get things wrong by much) still see us as 8th even with the recent outgoings and rumours. Doubt that will change much even with a few new signings but doubt it still seems realistic as the squad stands today.

I have seen many a mention of Cortese's spoons on here, usually with reference to them as going missing. I must have missed the origin of this merry tale, is it a forum in joke or based on a real story. (Now awaits several dozen different explanations from which I have to guess the real one)

This. This. And this again. Perfect summary.

Nooooo Of all the names that have cropped up was really hoping it wouldn't be true about Rolf.

All a bit vague. You're right about the PL rules but according to Wiki (yeah, I know ) FIFA regulations are that the maximum window is 12 weeks, so counting backwards, that starts 9th June. But then it also states "Although, in England, the transfer window formally opens on 1 July, transfers between clubs in the same association can take place as soon as the last competitive fixtures for the season have been played. However, many transfers will not be completed until 1 July because many players' contracts expire on 30 June.". I guess PL view is that if all parties, buying club, selling club and player are in agreement and there are no possible competitive fixtures after end of season in which the opposition could object to the player appearing, then there is no reason to delay the move.

Well he's not claiming that now and clearly the corpses aren't coming forward so yet again this means a third party(ies) was aware of what was going on and chose to keep it to themselves until now. WTF is the matter with these people? In my eyes anyone who helped to cover up such behaviour is just as guilty as the one carrying it out.

I'd like to see an experimental tournament run a basketball timekeeper basis. Two halves of 30 minutes playing time each, with an off pitch timekeeper stopping the clock each and every time the ball goes out of play and/or play is stopped. 60 minutes of actual action is probably more than is averaged at the moment. It would be interesting to see how teams approach a match on that basis.

My mistake. Transfer window opened 9th June. However he WAS listed as ours on the official FIFA squads list

So did I. Sickening sound. Think it's ok to still count Lambert. He was listed as a Southampton player in the official FIFA squad lists and his L'pool registration can't come into effect till 1st July.

Luckily it was before the invention of CGI so as soon as someone comes up with cctv images (sinking and/or Olympic switch) we can call it indisputable proof.

Didn't watch much if Iran v Nigeria but spotted this bit myself. The camera-work amazed me at the time http://www.buzzfeed.com/mrloganrhoades/world-cup-cameraman-impossibly-finds-the-pretty-girl-in-the

No it didn't it only mentioned the playing incident so only covered being aware of his playing career. For what it's worth, I totally agree with your first statement, good players don't automatically make good managers. Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore always spring to mind for me, whereas Ferguson and Wenger had mediocre playing careers.

So first we should differentiate between playing and managing careers. Then you say someone who wasn't aware of and/or couldn't recall his playing career can have no valid opinion of him as a manager. Arrogant contradiction there.

Don't need one. They're just for the gratification of the media, usually a competition to see who can ask the most banal question, and who probably have more interesting things on their plate at the moment to be fair. Just sign the papers, issue an announcement and let him get to work.

Thanks for the special offer tip off. Mine arrived yesterday. Already decided possibly the best £35 I've ever spent. Looks like genuine offer too, still £119 on the shelf in Tesco

For a song to be loud enough for him to hear it has to be a catchy tune that spreads quickly. That's going to prove awkward when it has to stop and pause at the end of every line whilst it gets translated for him

Is this for real? http://twitter.com/SportHumour/status/474652588164804608/photo/1