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Yep, we found it, now we've recouped it. I'd like to see us spend, but given the £99m we owed in transfer fees, we don't have spare cash for transfer fees. We now need to sell to buy, or Dragan needs to put cash in.

"The money"? We need to balance the books - this money isn't for transfers.

I'd like some experienced players on short term deals...good enough to give us a go at promotion, help us in season 1 if we make it (even as squad players), but not be stuck with them for too long if we make it.

I mentioned this a while back. I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

People who get upset about bowls of water for dogs. Look where you're going and you'll avoid them.

He was always going to refuse anything mate. They'll settle it. For starters.

Wtf is going on here ?!? Is this about your dishonest mate Alex?

I have a similar experience. Sadly, not everyone who's shat on in the initial refusal has the wherewithal or support to challenge. I don't mix in the same kind of circles as Alex, so I don't know of any shirkers, but I know several people who have had to go through the ordeal of an assessment, then an appeal, before getting what they need. I think some people just assume that benefits are being stolen by the greedy, and that everyone who needs them, gets them.

I'm sorry to hear that mate. My discectomy / fusion succeeded, but a neighbouring disc is now pinching the nerve, and others are fecked too. I have times when I'm restricted in what I can do and doubtless could get PiP, but financially I'm ok, so why would I claim. People who abuse the system are a disgrace, and posts like Alex's suggests that doing so is normalised.

Breaking the rules is a tad different to being a dishonest benefit thief mate. Personally, I'd have no time for a friend who did that, but each to their own.

There'll always be benefit thieves, but for every person feigning MH there's someone complaining about migraines or an iffy back etc. The point remains that many people have no idea about MH. Moreover, it's people like you're wife's dodgy mate that are the problem, not genuinely unwell people, or a system that looks after those genuine folk. I'm alao glad my missus keeps honest company. Not sure how I'd feel if she mingled with dishonest thieves.

Your point? What's unclear is whether she's unwell, a cheat, or just that your missus keeps dubious company.

I haven't read his response, but many people have zero idea about MH. They confuse feeling low/sad, worried with depression and anxiety which are altogether different things. Many people have MH issues which mean that they cannot work, so just saying that doing so would solve their problem shows an ignorance. Then there's the more acute MH issues which would prejudice others if unwell people were around them in the work place. The lack of understanding around this issue boils my piss.

Apologies Farmer. I've put him back on ignore.

Agreed. He's better with his back to goal than with the ball at his feet. I'd like to think we'll upgrade him, but if he's our number 2, we may as play him.

BBD through the middle isn't as bad as BBD out wide. I'd like to see how he does playing there after a Tonda pre season.

Clueless.

Thanks for that. So trying to compare an apple to an orchard. Still shows poor judgement, at best, though.

No idea mate, I'm just trying to think of a logical reason for the ridiculous delay. If they're proceeding based on the same incidents as the EFL, it should be quick and easy. All a bit odd.

There's a paywall... headline doesn't look great though!

The punishment was a package, so any appeal would address all issues together. The timing point is being made out as an issue that it isn't. As the appellant, you want an urgent appeal, not a delay - you want a wrong rectified without delay. Same day or short delay appeals are common. There shouldn't be a need to spend ages preparing for an appeal of that sort. Our case was that the panel got it wrong based on the evidence, the rules and any precedent. Any credible legal team should know how they say the panel got it wrong, and be able to take that into an urgent appeal.

I'm not sure all the facts were known. We admitted three specific episodes, and the tribunal made certain findings. Whether the FA are investigating whether Tonda did anything else, we don't know, but that's the only reason I can think of for the prolonged delay.

Prick is my go to. Fine word.

I think any immigration assesment should include knowledge of UK derogatory terms. Essential for integration.

It's good, but I'll raise you Plonker.