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Saw that coming with the space they left

Slightly like Novak gave up a bit. Made up for Alcaraz.

Is it SOUL or Soo-lay, like soufflé or Robert Goulet?

I must admit to trying not to be bitter this past year. My dad died last August, aged 55, of completely undiagnosed cancer. He spent 30+ years in the military, survived Afghanistan, worked to improve LGBT acceptance in the military and had hundreds at his funeral. Yet, my friend has an alcoholic mum who has never worked, done a bit of time, smokes 30 a day and is still going at around 65. But still being an absolute drain on everyone because she doesn't listen to advice. Same for Trump. Doesn't look after himself, isn't very nice at all, is actually convicted of crime. As I say - trying hard not to feel a little bit bitter about all this but it's increasingly difficult.

I've sat in G. It's close to the lovely SK1 lads and a good atmosphere, when it runs over. I am very sceptical that Cat C will ever be used. What sort of game is that for? There's only really 19 chances for home games and the big 6+ Forest will be Cat A. Probably Villa and Newcastle, too. That leaves you 9/10 games to divvy up between Cat B and C. Bournemouth maybe the only Cat C game.

I have an American friend who is very typically un-American. He's lived in Europe, speaks Dutch and a bit of French, now in England. He's got no interest in guns. I'd firmly put him as a Democrat. He cannot stand Harris and says none of his friends like her. She is absolutely not winning an election.

Fair enough. He's past his best and there's been question marks over him for a while but it's a pragmatic decision. Can he do a decent enough job to help us stay up? Yes, provided the transfer money left is spent on players that work.

It's very similar to us and Brendan. It's not necessarily the results themselves but the manner in which they're achieved.

I just don't understand this. They've had FOUR YEARS to find a replacement. Literally, anyone.

Christ it's not even funny at this point. He needs to go otherwise we WILL get Trump.

Rehabilitation would be ideal and in a fair world prison itself would only be for people who just cannot operate in society. The problem is, crime is very complex and isn't just one reason. Marxists say it's an unjust society forcing criminals into crime, more authoritarian folks say they're just bad/ feckless. Human interactionists might blame abusive upbringings. It's most likely a mix of all of them. It also comes down to what a society deems as "crime".

I thought the Sunday final was to give both teams adequate rest?

My mate works in prisons. I've worked with cops and seen cells. Picture the bathroom of a Victorian/ Edwardian stone terraced house. Now rip out the bath and replace it with a bunk bed. That's a cell. Now imagine being in there for up to 20 hours a day with a stranger, who may be going through withdrawal or (worse) still actively using. Yes, some prisoners get given Playstations and access to stuff but that's partly a reward thing and partly behaviour management. They're more compliant if they have something to lose. Yes, there are people who "enjoy" prison. They may have power and more benefits than those around them. They are probably absolute c0nts who deserve to be there and never let out. But if they're able to "enjoy" prison, then they have never enjoyed freedom like we do. Long story short - everyone should read "Prison A Survival Guide" by Carl Cattermole.

I am convinced the pre game stuff about the ref's past played a part

Amazed to discover that Villa only sold Philogene to Hull last summer and are now back in for him at £18 million. That's like when Juve pinched Pogba and then sold him back for silly money.

Are we happy losing Kristiansen?

Having watched him last year, I didn't even need video proof to believe this. Ridiculous human being.

This feels a bit pie in the sky

Other than the goal, France were hardly in it. Spain's to lose really and fair play. They have some great combos and technique.

Oh FFS

It will be a travesty if we win, playing like that.

I turned this off when we went 1-0 but turned back on after seeing we scored. Could have been watching paint dry instead.

I wasn't aware of the Charles Kennedy SNP debacle but my word, that's truly awful behaviour by Blackford and his people. Glad Lib Dems won it back but at what a sorry cost.

Blimey! Will take another 30 of this please

Would be tasty