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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Soo

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Hmmm… I wonder why non-football isn’t as busy as it used to be.

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So you believe there were talking animals. And there was a global flood, and all the species could get on the ark without flying off, or fighting or sinking it?

And what freedoms are you worried about losing, Bill? You seem very concerned, but haven’t mentioned one!

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Have you got an answer Bill, to the challenge posed by knowledge of the planets and evolution?
And as for the OP, exactly what freedom are you worried about losing?

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As if the Sun conundrum weren’t enough, we now know Adam and Eve had a family tree going back millions of years!
The bible needs a rewrite.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx01ve5151o

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Northumbiron wrote:

Deereyme66 wrote:

‘The totalitarian,Marxist ideological state’

What planet are you on?

Probably one of the ones God created on the fourth day, along with the Sun, the Moon and the stars.

Although how four days had passed when there was no Sun is a mystery!

Yeah. And what was the earth revolving around if there was no Sun, eh?

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In the Christian world, it’s God’s will, BPG. God must be a communist.

What’s for sure, is that it’s another tragic event in American history. In a cruel irony, Kirk had previously said that a few fatal shootings were fine in order to preserve the right to bear arms. His final word was ‘violence’. A man reaps what he sows, eh Bill? (Galations 6.7)

But, how could the shot be so accurate from about 130m away? Divine providence? No, but here’s an alt. theory…

Maybe there were two shooters, who hatched a plan. One was on the roof, and would fire shots to make the crowd turn round to see what was happening. The other would be close to Kirk, and open fire when the crowd looked round. His gun was disguised as an old-school 35mm movie camera, so nobody would notice beforehand. But, for whatever reason, at the chosen moment roof man didn’t fire, while the other guy did. Roof man then ran away.

Who did it and why? Images suggest roof man was neither a transvestite nor a black or brown person, which will befuddle Trump supporters. Instead, maybe it was a white boy coming from the far, far, outta sight right, who thought Kirk was actually too lazy and moderate, chatting to students when he should be acting more directly to rid the world of libtard filth. So he / they decided to do something. And the rest is history.

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Keeper Pym did well and gave his back line confidence. We need someone like him. Good keepers make big differences.

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Bill, there is no doubting that smuggling people into the country by boat is a problem. It’s dangerous and people frequently die. If they arrive safely, some work illegally and are exploited by unscrupulous employers keen to hire cheap and desperate labour. Others resort to rough sleeping, fed up with hostel conditions. And over 50% were refused asylum in 24/25.

There’s no doubting that it’s a big social problem which needs a solution. But the issues most folk have day to day are quite different. Small boats did not make the energy companies jack up their bills. Nor did they force Tesco to rip you off every time you step through the door. And I don’t believe they have anything to do with the crisis in the NHS, particularly as most are young and fit. Nor do they affect the shortage of housing, given they can’t get mortgages and don’t occupy council houses.

It’s clear that you’re being encouraged to think that everything bad about the country at present is due to small boats, and here’s superman Farage prepared to put a stop to it, and immediately deliver us from evil. But he’s neither a saviour, nor a very naughty boy. He’s just an opportunist out to stir up trouble and gain power by any means he can. People like him are what our grandfathers fought against in two world wars. Beware.

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People fly flags for different reasons. I regularly have a flag featuring Mickey Mouse in the colours of the lgbtq+ rainbow fluttering high above my chimney pot!

Currently, some are ‘loving’ their flags because it signals to others that they have grievances. Many of those grievances are legitimate. People care about how much money they have in their pockets to pay the ever-escalating food and utility bills. And the state of the NHS is another worry – how long for a doctor’s appointment / operation, etc.

Everything is in such a mess. For the past 14 years the majority of media organisations and the bold campaigns – social and otherwise – of their often tax-exiled owners and journos told us to vote for Cameron/May/Johnson and Truss. And on top of that, to go out and vote for Brexit because the EU was the problem. Now, will these people U-turn and admit they made a series of catastrophic errors of judgment? Course they won’t! So they have to find somebody/something else to blame.

Step forward the migrant. It’s the kids in dinghies and grotty hotels who are the ones getting away with it, and making our lives a misery. Here we are, patriotic little Brits (look, you can see our flags!), being ignored, while they’re in 5* hotels, in the lap of luxury. Never mind that the Tories stopped legal routes and created a backlog of applications, so the kids need to be put somewhere while they’re processed, or that the ‘hotels’ are overcrowded shtholes.

But really. As if this was ‘the problem’. As if this were the reason your bills have gone up, or you’re waiting for your operation, which in all probability, will be done by a migrant doctor, while you’re cared for by a migrant nurse.

When times are tough, the right is worried that people might get angry and want to change society. People might stand up and rebel, breaking not just their contract with society to be peaceful and law-abiding, but perhaps breaking the law, and shop windows too, and maybe even voting for a radical party of the left.

So, they get people to look elsewhere, and the simplest of solutions is to blame people who aren’t like us. The masses always respond to that. We’ve seen it before, from the Jews to the New Age Travellers. Farage know this well, and has seized the moment to jump on the bandwaggon of opportunism, in a bid to whip up the mob for his own political fame and fortune.

The religious ‘fraternity’ like it too. The idea that it’s not politics but those of a different religion who are to blame for our contemporary woes is always a favourite. Remember pre-Brexit, how Les and the Jonathans were putting it about that 50,000 Turks were about to come?

But really, flags, who needs ‘em? Performative patriotism in your own front garden is so un-British.

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One thing missing from BS’s GPT-like assessment, and that’s luck.

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Listen from 3.20’ on how Orwell saw this coming, not on social media, but in the cinema.

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Making fun of those exploited often to their deaths by gangs and conmen might be understandable in the unintelligent or mildly autistic, but IA – see Neil Young’s Southern Man!

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A keeper costing 2x isn’t twice as good as a keeper costing x. There’s a law of diminishing returns. A keeper costing 2x or 3x might only be marginally better. But he might have more years left, be less injury prone, have league experience and played in good teams.

Full disclosure: I asked GPT to clarify. Here’s what it said.

The market value of a goalkeeper in football is influenced by a mix of performance-based, contractual, club-related, and external market factors. Here’s a breakdown of the key influences:
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1. Performance and Ability
• Shot-stopping ability: Consistent saves, especially in high-pressure moments.
• Clean sheets: A high number signals strong performance.
• Distribution: Passing accuracy and ability to play out from the back are highly valued in modern football.
• Command of area: Aerial presence, catching/punching crosses, and organizing the defense.
• Penalty-saving record: Adds to perceived clutch ability.
• Mistake frequency: Errors leading to goals negatively impact value.
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2. Age and Potential
• Prime age: Keepers peak later than outfield players (often 28–35). Younger goalkeepers with strong potential fetch high values due to longevity.
• Experience vs. potential: Veterans bring consistency, while younger keepers bring resale value.
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3. Contract Situation
• Contract length: Longer contracts = higher value (club has more negotiating power).
• Release clauses: If present, they cap value.
• Wage demands: High wages can deter buyers, lowering market value.
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4. Club and League Factors
• Current club stature: A keeper at a top-tier club often has a higher baseline value.
• League visibility: Goalkeepers in top 5 European leagues are generally valued higher.
• European competition exposure: Champions League/Europa League experience boosts reputation.
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5. Reputation and Intangibles
• International appearances: Regular call-ups and performance in major tournaments increase value.
• Leadership: Captains or vocal organizers are highly prized.
• Injury record: Frequent injuries can reduce value sharply.
• Marketability: Personality, fan appeal, and sponsorship potential can play a minor role.
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6. Transfer Market Trends
• Demand for top keepers: If multiple top clubs are seeking a keeper, prices rise.
• Scarcity: Fewer elite goalkeepers compared to outfield players means top keepers can command premiums.
• Recent comparable transfers: Prices of similar players (e.g., Alisson, Kepa, Ramsdale) set benchmarks.
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If you’re evaluating a specific goalkeeper’s market value or comparing two keepers, I can break it down using this framework. Just let me know!

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Could this be the end of Bru as we know it????

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Ironking’s opening post has it. GK is the most important position on the field at this level.

Why? Coz you start the game with a clean sheet. If you can keep it clean, you get a point. And, with a bit of luck up front, you get three. So, you build from the back.

It’s easier to stop goals than score them, and a confident GK who can organise and spread confidence in the defence, particularly in a young team, gives us a chance next season.

Good GK’s and defenders are much cheaper than good forwards. This is a hard league and we’re hard up. A good keeper won’t save just save shots, but points and money too.

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Some good points rarely heard elsewhere

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I assume they can’t always know / find out if a particular person is associated with a particular social media account they take exception to?

I guess they’ll do checks – random or otherwise – of any tech people are travelling with, at least for a few months till they complain enough. Tech checks should show screen names, past activity, etc. Wiping history probably isn’t enough.

But it could work to the advantage of some. The Brexit jonnies could become naturalised US citizens at the click of a border guard’s mouse!

I don’t know much about lager but Artois could find favour this summer.

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A quick look online says it’s debatable but the first really popular song was the awful Telsar, by the Tornados (1960), it seems.

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Knot funny!

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Ironitis wrote:

Ad still showing, I’m done

Try the blocker, above. It’s effective, safe and works on any entertainment site you care to mention…

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billpuntonsghost wrote:

No Gurnelista,life is all about Glorifying God and enjoying him forever.

I reckon HE would approve of pleasure boating.

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Northumbiron wrote:

Narrowboat on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal?

Arrrggghhh! Give me sunshine!

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Kids love a boat! But, I suppose you need a fair bit of mobility to climb up to the cockpit or down to the engine room. Plus, there’s the cost of fuel if you actually take the boat out, which is supposed to be the whole point! But then again… unlimited sunshine, on board meals of fantastic seafood, swimming with dolphins, sailing overnight to some foreign port and not knowing what awaits…
Ah, the romantic imagination, the spirit of adventure, is that not what life is all about???

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Aye, cold in winter, bit like a caravan, specially in the UK. But if the boat was a liveaboard moored somewhere like Gibraltar, and say 52 ft. you’d have plenty room and no freezing weather. You could get something like that for the price of a crummy semi in Scunny, and teach yourself all about it while in residence and having the adventure of a lifetime! Mrs Gurn isn’t too keen mind – likes the garden and creature comforts, etc. etc.

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I’m in the same boat.
Could be fun to live on one, if everything was set up right.

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It’s a close run thing. I think the latter have the edge. At least it’s easy to get rid of the former. We occasionally need the latter.
Thing is, home is where people make their lives. They enjoy time with friends, make memories, have relationships, maybe start families, etc. It should be a refuge, a place of comfort and security. But for most agents it’s just something to be bought, sold and profited from, like stocks n shares. Never mind the human side, just think of the £££, and to get a sale aim to appeal to people’s base instincts like status and greed.
They don’t even need any qualifications except to be dishonest, souless and happy to cold call or push leaflets through your door which basically say ‘Give us your house, we want to make cash out of it’. Sure, there are exceptions, but very few. Just read their reviews. All either fake 5* or 1* complaints about poor service. Sez it all.

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Next time you get cold called, just interrupt their flow and tell them you’ve got something for sale – car, bike, whatever…. and insist on telling them how good it is and how it would be just right for them, etc etc. They soon get fed up with a counter-sales pitch.

Or if you can speak another language, just talk in that.

Or ask them to hang on, and walk away from the phone forever….

Hours of fun!

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Good stuff, looks a more laid back set here. I saw them at the ‘Aint Nothin But’ in Kingly St. Place was jumping like GP on Sunday!

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Open Firefox and install this – it block all ads whether videos or stationary. Not sure if it works with other browsers.
https://ublockorigin.com/

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Anyoen planning a trip to London next season should look out for these in the smaller pubs n clubs…

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