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Morphine is the best man - just wonderful stuff. Shame it’s not readily available so I have to make do with codeine on a daily basis instead. I actually got a stern ticking off from young Holly the nurse yesterday when I told her I’ve been taking 150-200mg of codeine a day for the last 10 years. She suggested I speak to a professional about weaning myself off and she told me in no uncertain terms to reduce my dosage. Shes right, I don’t need that much each day and it’s become a habit and I’ve become addicted. Fair play to her doing her job, she must only be about 21 but I see a bright future for her. Perfect bedside manner

The John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford once again exceeds all my expectations. I had a big ‘scare’ Friday night relating to previous surgeries and feared the worst. Rang the SEU at JRH yesterday mid morning and they told me to come straight to their triage. Booked me in, gave me morphine for pain relief and I was assessed immediately. Decided I needed a procedure under GA and within a couple of hours I’d met the surgeon and anaesthetist (who I sensed were both called in especially on the weekend). Quick CAT scan then down to theatre. All sorted and in recovery just a few hours after arriving. Unbelievable service and outstanding staff as always. As a bit of a ‘frequent flyer’ here, having access to the team at JRH is the main reason we’ve never moved away from the area in 20 years. Had to post this to say how grateful I continue to be for our wonderful NHS (and I’m maybe still a bit high and emotional 🤪)

What are the odds of Langstaff going to Wrexham do you think?

I’m guessing you mean the old second division I’m still trying to get my head around League 1 being the third tier of English football

You'd be well pissed off if you were a Leeds fan making the trip down there this evening. They've been absolutely awful. Tekka boo QPR though, outstanding performance

I guess they've got to stay professional. Still 15 mins left so it's not 100% confirmed yet.

We're not playing so the emphasis should be on QPR's survival really. We'll get our dues Monday night...

Oh my days

Is this not the game you were expecting by any chance Goodman? You've only said it 27 times

Loving this!

Leeds would have taken more

Agreed. Thought they played well at our place and absolutely did a job on us. Deserved win.

A good watch/listen from earlier today

You're absolutely right. I'll put that down to a senior moment

My current car is British Racing Green. Such a great colour and one of the main reasons why I bought it.

The best thing about watching us in the Championship is that Jobi McAnuff. Didn’t know much about him previously but I think he’s absolutely superb.

The two Capri's from The Sweeney sold for about £250k at auction last year. My favorite cars as a kid.

Very much so. Apparently him and his wife often have a meal in the same restaurant at the same table on Friday nights and the locals know to leave him alone and respect his privacy. I know we like to knock the scoucers but they kinda get it. No idea what he's going to do next but wouldn't be surprised if he keeps a house there and ends up back at Anfield in some capacity further down the line.

I know Klopp can be an arse and many will be glad to see the back of him, but I heard a story about him this week which changed my mind on him a bit. A client of mine is a senior director of a big corporate and a Liverpool STH and he lives near Klopp. Apparently on some Sundays when Liverpool aren't playing, Klopp walks his dog around the local parks and watches the kids football matches. It's an unwritten rule that the locals leave him be and then often at the end of games he'll go over and speak to the players, coaches, and parents about what he's seen. Everyone has to put their phones in a pile on the ground so not to record him and then he spends 10-15 minutes giving his observations, tips and pointers on how they can improve. As a coach of my own son's U10's team a few years back, I think that's pretty cool of him tbh.

What promotion? When did we get promoted? Have I missed something?

I agree, but Enzo doesn't! Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca told BBC Radio Leicester: "The good thing now is that we are nearly there, we just need one more win to finish our job and hopefully that will be in the next game against Preston away. "Most of the time people judge the results. I think the performance was good but I don't think it was our best performance of the season. "But overall it was a fantastic performance on the ball and off the ball, the way they pressed, the way they worked until the end."

Shades of this...

He's living his best life and clearly loves it here. Seems a humble and grateful young man.

Consider your words marked

Possibly our most exciting signing since Mahrez.