Lord Duckhunter

Yes, far better.

And you.

Because to some people she looks like one.

Correct. When VAR was first used the handball rule was amended so that any handball, intentional or not, which resulted in a goal would be chalked off. Now you can accidentally handle the ball and assist a goal. The goalscorer can’t, but anyone else can.

Just like our fans would be if those decisions went against us

The members have taken a lot of flak lately, but it’s not a one way street. Tory Mp’s are notorious for voting tactically and not voting for the best candidate. They vote for the best placed candidate to beat their hated candidate, they vote for career enhancement and for the favourite to stay in their good books. It’s gone on for years. The great lady had a cabinet full of “big beasts” but little Johnie major won because he wasn’t Hestletine or another suitable candidate, he was the least disliked candidate. Same with William Hague he won because he wasn’t Ken Clarke, IDS because he wasn’t Portillo. Their system was put in place to ensure a Jeremy Corbyn situation didn’t arise, where a fringe candidate wins via the members. But this only works if the MP’s send two people capable of doing the job to the members. They sent liz Truss because they wanted to stop Sunak. They knew her better than anyone, knew her limitations, yet gave her to the members. Yet now these people who play stupid political games, are the “grown ups” and the members are the ones not trusted to cast their vote. “You don’t like the result, change the electorate “ is hardly democratic values. Until the Leader of the party ceases to be PM (maybe they have a leader of party & a Westminster leader like the SNP do) the members should get a vote. They are the ones delivering leaflets, working for free to get the MPs elected. More light should be shone on the shenanigans and promises made during the Westminster rounds than blaming the members. No wonder hardly anyone is a member of a political party, both big parties treat them like mugs.

Away fans in home ends has gone on for years, the difference nowadays seems to be more twats wearing colours and celebrating goals. I don’t believe you’ll ever stamp it out through pricing or ticketing policy, you need stewards to do their job and the planks to stop making it so fucking obvious. I know a West Ham supporter who got tickets in the home end at Bournemouth . He turned up really early dressed in a suit, wandered down to the front & hopped over the fence. He then causally walked round the outside of the pitch to the away end and jumped over the barrier. Nobody said a word and one of the ground staff even said hello to him.

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Absolutely hilarious 😆😂😂

He’s been very good the last 2 games. Tactically spot on and a bit of fight from the players. Great decision to play Lyanco at full back, and got his subs right again. Let’s hope he doesn’t go all “Ralph” and start dicking around next week.

Another proper performance. Tough to beat, quick to get stuck in and horrible to play against. I wouldn’t want Lyanco as a son-in-law, whilst Perraud & Ćaleta-Car are also tough buggers that get in oppositions faces. Great to see. Flexibility from Ralph as well, spot on again for the second time this week. Elyounoussi & the keeper had their best games for the club, but Lyanco my Player without a womb of the match. Set the tone for the performance, got the fans up for it, but also showed excellent defensive qualities and was out of position.

Exactly. Look at Harry Kane. I’m not saying he’ll be anywhere near that standard, but writing him off already is fuckwittery of the highest order. If he does well on loan, he deserves a shot back with us. It’s not like we’re pulling up trees without him.

I thought that was part of the fixed term Parliament act which has now been repealed.

Complete and utter pony. They’d have voted Kemi & Braverman over Truss, they’d have voted Priti over her as well. It was nothing to do with his colour and everything to do with the perception he stabbed Boris. I know he’s the new Rory, every non Tory voters favourite Tory, but his colour had fuck all to do with it.

Watching the deranged meltdown of Lefties and the wokeriti when Big Dog wanders back into number 10 would be delicious, but unfortunately it’s not the time for a high spending Tory. realism not cakeism is the order of the day as the country is in a financial straight jacket. Regardless of previous indiscretions he’s not the man for this crises. The best thing for the Tory party is for him to go through to the members and then get beat, anything else will continue to poison the well. Sunak is the one the markets will want, and that’s probably what they’ll get.

Unity? I thought you were serious for a minute, until I read your “picks”.

😴 💤 Somebody give the tight wad a fiver, so he doesn’t have to crowbar all his daily opinions into 3 posts…

The systematic sex abuse is predominately down to one particular group, not that you’d acknowledge that. The NHS isn’t fit for purpose, yet people like you will blame the Tories as opposed to the “heroes “ that work in it or the system itself. The police are full of people who agree with you on most social issues . And the rest of your post is covered under other anti Tory & Brexit threads. You aren’t “genuinely interested” in other views, you’re just trolling.

I thought it was a decent away performance against an in form team. Good tactical set up from Ralph & I liked the way we seemed to go a bit longer. The key to that was Che, who was outstanding, proper centre forward play. For once the substitutions were perfect and helped us see out the game (particularly SA). No complaints from me, proper performance.

Fair play to Ralph, he set us up well, made good tactical changes & the players clearly played for him. One result doesn’t change anything, he needs a run of decent performances, to convince me he deserves more time. Clearly we have a tough run of fixtures, and being realistic we're going to struggle to get a lot of points, but we can show attitude, application and tactical intelligence. We can’t be mincing around like we did at Anfield and other games last season. We need to be tough to beat, before I’ll change my mind about him.

And why they’ve won fuck all for years.

Typical selfish response. Even the Labour Party know it’s unsustainable in its present form, which is why they didn’t vote against the Tories changing it last year. Unlike you, they understand the long term implications of maintaining it in its present form. But thanks for highlighting the problem Government faces when trying to balance the books. Middle class outrage when their money is earmarked for redistribution.

Well of course it doesn’t, which group of people would like their income cut. However, it will become unaffordable over time. Personally it’s, better for me if it’s kept (and noticeable that 2 lefties who it also benefit “liked” you post), but long term it will have serious implications for the affordability of future pension provisions and particularly the income of our future poorer pensioners. You can bet your life it’ll be watered down and changed by the next Gov, whatever colour they are.

It’s one of those policies that neither party really want to keep as it’s going to become horrendously expensive in the coming years. Tories put it in the manifesto because of pressure and pensioners votes, but would amend it given half a chance. This was the chance (as they could hardly fall any lower in the polls ) but they don’t look like they’re taking it. The Labour Party would love it if the Tories broke the commitment prior to them taking office, as it’ll do a must needed but unpopular reform for them. Perhaps that’s played a part in the decision, because economically it makes sense to water it down but whoever does so will probably take a political hit.

In that case no manager would ever be sacked, as pretty much none of them control transfers. In terms of influence around the football side of the club & longevity, I’d imagine Ralph is right up there with any manager in the league. Strange how other managers get sacked, but we have people still trotting out excuses. If you want to manage “your team”, players hand picked by yourself, the premier league isn’t the place. The buck stops with him, just as any success is his.