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is it great PR if it comes from Trump? I think Mark Carney can testify to the benefits of not being endorsed by Trump.

So, genuine question and appreciate it's probably a complex answer but does this deal put us in a better position than we were say a year ago before the imposition of tariffs, or is it just mitigating the worst effects of the tariffs and still leave us in a worse position than we were before Trump?

Hold on, weren't you the one happily proclaiming that "Remoaners just don't get it, it's not about the money". Seems a bit misguided to start moaning about the economy now.

All a matter of opinion but I agree, the matchday experience has been improved. Unfortunately it counts for little when you're losing every week - hopefully next season is much, much better in terms of results and we get a decent atmosphere going again.

Cheers, yeah, it seemed quick to me given most people seem to quote around 2 years. I don't know many details except it was on the NHS rather than private. TBH it's pretty cool, I'm hoping she'll turn out to be one of the rain man ones and I can make a killing on blackjack.

Well my niece has just finished her final assessment for autism and meets the criteria. Despite all the talk of how long it takes to get a diagnosis, I actually thought the whole thing was fairly quick as she only started the process in October or November. She’s 19 so might be because she’s considered an adult now. She’s reading English at Oxford (Corpus Christie) so it’s clearly not affected her academically but she does struggle more than most with new environments. Hopefully the diagnosis helps her with those situations. Oxford were complete twats initially and wanted her to defer because she came home for a few weekends. Fair play to her, she fought that and is doing really well now.

As a wish list of players you’d like to get rid of then fair enough but realistically I doubt we’d be able to shift all of them. Take Downes, what did we pay? 20m? No premier league club either wants him or would pay that, and no championship club could justify it either. Ipswich possibly might want him but can’t see them paying anywhere near that for him. Sure you can take a loss but don’t go crying if PSR bites us in the ass in the future.

I'm all for this. Maybe at the same time they're celebrating they can have a little think about what those American troops fought and died for and then compare it against the values Trump stands for.

I’m not really fussed either way but that does feel a little harsh on Bednarek. Seems like every opinion has to be binary these days, either brilliant or rubbish. I think he’s average. I know you rate Edwards but the limited amount I’ve seen of him hasn’t really suggested anything fantastic. Awareness and a bit of composure at this level but not that mobile. I’ll wait and see on him and he’ll probably be fine for the championship but I’m not expecting him to be a massive upgrade on Bednarek.

Given the apparent friendship between Jim White and Solak, this should be an easy one to clear up. Solak does an interview on TalkSport to clarify his position.

Go for it, guaranteed goals which I gather is something you've not had much of recently. Not necessarily goals at the right end but still worth a go.

That's one hell of a non-prediction, I'd love to see what happens when you're certain of something.

Thought I’d have a look at the QPR V Burnley game to see how Edwards is getting on. Half time and QPR are 3 nil down but Edwards has done ok. He might have reacted quicker for the second goal but it wasn’t his man to pick up. Seems to have decent awareness and anticipation and cleared off the line on one occasion. Shown enough to indicate he’s relatively press resistant and comfortable in possession but hasn’t been adventurous in his passing or stepped into midfield. edit: subbed on 79 minutes. QPR went to 3 at the back and it didn’t suit Edwards as well, showed a lack of mobility a bit and picked up a yellow card

Clearly you have faith in ChatGPT......

Descartes was wrong on this one, you can only deduce evidence of a thought rather than your own existence. Unless you have faith in your own existence……?

I dunno, I know several people who have done road trips across the US without booking up the entirety of their stay. My parents have done it quite a few times and on one occasion didn't even have their first night booked anywhere when they landed.

Are you suggesting we would deny him entry?

Clearly and obviously abandoned the idea that the threat of arming Ukraine to the teeth would force Putin to the negotiating table.

Who would you want as manager though?

1. Serves you right for buying a bagel. That’s right up there with pretentious coffee that takes an age to make. 2. Why are you paying in dollars?

Presume they'll be removing that irksome "Land of the free" line from the national anthem?

Shouldn't this be in the "small things that annoy you" thread?

Yeah, I'd take that. He's probably capable of scoring goals for us next season but personally I've been really disappointed with him. Another who apparently is better out wide but has no way of getting past a player, no tricks and no pace. Squad needs a shake up and I'd like to see us with some fresh options up front. A decent striker makes such a difference so take the money and give the new manager a chance to bring his own choice in.

Meh, he can probably be decent for us next season but wouldn't be gutted if he leaves either. The main problem is he doesn't fit into a pressing style and can't play centrally. Suspect his wages would price him out of any move except to maybe Leicester or Ipswich so chances are whoever comes in will have to work with him anyway.

I brought this up with an American who admitted it was a stupid phrase