Cornish Steve

Round 20 produced an awful result, which no-one predicted. Only dunlopp and Matt scored two points, the winning total for this round. For the busy month of December, Romey and sibdane were joint winners, although neither managed to top TT Average. For the season, Boston Toffee retains the lead.
We can take stock after 20 games and the end of 2023. The winner per prediction is Bill. He was the inspiration for this weekly prediction game - I only took it over when he struggled to find the time - so it's fitting that he should come out on top. His sad passing is the end of an era.

Round 20 produced an awful result, which no-one predicted. Only dunlopp and Matt scored two points, the winning total for this round. For the busy month of December, Romey and sibdane were joint winners, although neither managed to top TT Average. For the season, Boston Toffee retains the lead.
We can take stock after 20 games and the end of 2023. The winner per prediction is Bill. He was the inspiration for this weekly prediction game - I only took it over when he struggled to find the time - so it's fitting that he should come out on top. His sad passing is the end of an era.

Round 20 produced an awful result, which no-one predicted. Only dunlopp and Matt scored two points, the winning total for this round. For the busy month of December, Romey and sibdane were joint winners, although neither managed to top TT Average. For the season, Boston Toffee retains the lead.
We can take stock after 20 games and the end of 2023. The winner per prediction is Bill. He was the inspiration for this weekly prediction game - I only took it over when he struggled to find the time - so it's fitting that he should come out on top. His sad passing is the end of an era.

And apparently she's got a second distinction in her acting exam from last year
 

My daughter, who's turns 10 later in the year, has her first dance competition semi final dances (her troupe have 2 to perform) tomorrow and it's being held in the Blackpool Opera House. Heading up shortly, will likely miss our spanking from Villa, but proud father right here. 

How good was de bruyne.... break glass in case of emergency job that 

In retrospect, the name 'patto' is a bit of a give-away - if only we'd thought of it.

Great news, but we shouldn't take undue risks. If more rest will help, then rest them.

In retrospect, the name 'patto' is a bit of a give-away - if only we'd thought of it.

Very sad to hear. Bill was a genuine contributor. Wishing every sympathy to his family.

In retrospect, the name 'patto' is a bit of a give-away - if only we'd thought of it.

Very sad to hear. Bill was a genuine contributor. Wishing every sympathy to his family.

Great news, but we shouldn't take undue risks. If more rest will help, then rest them.

We've set expectations of no significant deals in this window, which is just fine. We'd be fools to change this strategy at a moment's notice by selling key players. We need stability right now, not a dash for cash.

Almost always, when there's a whiff of corruption, follow the money. There's plenty of it about in a very relevant corner...
https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/10/sport/denise-coates-bet365-salary-spt-intl/index.html

Hey, Cornovaglia Stefano, you think-a all-a words-a end-a in-a a-a, huh-a? 

He's scored no goals at previous clubs. Rumour has it that his Italian coach declared "There must-a be-a no hann-a ball in-a the penalty box-a" and he took it too literally. Well, meybri it's true.

He's scored no goals at previous clubs. Rumour has it that his Italian coach declared "There must-a be-a no hann-a ball in-a the penalty box-a" and he took it too literally. Well, meybri it's true.

He's scored no goals at previous clubs. Rumour has it that his Italian coach declared "There must-a be-a no hann-a ball in-a the penalty box-a" and he took it too literally. Well, meybri it's true.

He's scored no goals at previous clubs. Rumour has it that his Italian coach declared "There must-a be-a no hann-a ball in-a the penalty box-a" and he took it too literally. Well, meybri it's true.

Here's what was written on BBC live text when DC-L made that tackle...

In a Sky News article: "But after Craig Pawson, the VAR, reviewed the images which showed Calvert-Lewin clipping Clyne's shin with his studs, Kavanagh was summoned to the monitor. After re-watching the incident multiple times, including in slow motion, a red card was issued. Everton have since appealed the decision."
Yahoo Sports claims Salisbury was the VAR referee.

Shields Gazette: "Referee Craig Pawson was involved in a controversial VAR decision during Everton's FA Cup match against Crystal Palace - just two days before he'll officiate Sunderland's huge fixture against Newcastle. Pawson was the VAR official who recommended that on-field referee Chris Kavanagh visited the pitchside monitor after a tackle from Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, before the player was shown a straight red card in the 79th minute."

The Sportsmole: "Everton have lodged an appeal against the red card received by Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the club's FA Cup third round tie with Crystal Palace on Thursday. The striker was sent off with just over 10 minutes remaining of the 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park, following a VAR review recommended by Craig Pawson."
Total confusion reigns. Is this genuine misinformation or deliberate obfuscation?

PS - Just to add to the confusion, it seems that Yahoo Sports has now edited out the name 'Michael Salisbury' from the article I read not 30 minutes ago.

The BBC live text at the time stated "really good tackle from Calvert-Lewin".

One day, it's all going to come out. There's no doubt VAR is being used to rig results, no doubt at all. The league's defence will be that football is no different from wrestling - it's entertainment, and they can rig it however they like - but that's not how fans see it. We demand honesty, fairness, and a single standard that's applied to all. The FA has it in for Everton, no doubt, and we've almost reached the point where an independent inquiry should be convened.
And if the FA wants to show me a red card for writing that, then "go ahead - make my day!"