Formby

7 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

Think back a couple of days ago to when it was reported that Harrison was fucking us off for Villa... there was absolutely no truth to it whatsoever. Do some of you learn from that? Nope, here you go again turning into fannies flapping about a whisper that another club are in for him despite there being nothing to suggest it's even true.

I like a bit of fanny but please stop, it's really fucking boring.

What on earth has happened to our great club, Mark? Too many players having too much sex and not performing and a fanbase of fannies following them. Is it any wonder we're in such trouble?

3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

Why has that quote been given to Sparty?  

I think Palfy was just fannying around with him.

1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said:

Yesterday's decision against Wolves was so blatant. I fail to see how such obvious manipulation is anything other than corrupt. One official might be hopelessly incompetent, but not a team of three with video evidence right before their eyes.

United are involved. They've had Stockley Park in their back pockets forever. 

12 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

Our midfield is crying out for craft. That is not McTominay.

Or, to rephrase:

Our midfield is not crying out for crap. That is McTominay.

31 minutes ago, Palfy said:

Am I wrong in believing that we she should have thrown every penny we had at bringing a striker in who’s ready to come in and put away the undoubtedly stonewall chances we created.

No. 

17 hours ago, Boston Toffee said:

I despise being right when we lose. We ate just so weak at putting ball in the bag. Pathetic 

An excellent prediction, my friend - even though you hated it. 

The moment the team was announced, you knew what was going to happen. Dyche might feel he had no options but playing Maupay was criminal. Alienating Gray when we have no strikers was not a good idea, either. Shocking all round. 

Erratum (on seeing teamshite)

Everton 0-3 Fulham

No one.

11 hours ago, Palfy said:

Probably a 10 pointer

Can we please have some optimism! Just for a game!!! 

10 hours ago, Btay said:

Unless we get these 2 strikers in & loan them Maupay without the “can’t play against parent club” clause 

Everton 2-1 Fulham

DCL

16 hours ago, Boston Toffee said:

Everton 0 Fulham 1

No one..

A cheery prediction to start the season!

47 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

They’d have been snookered if he had. 

Lucky for us he's still in the frame! 

19 hours ago, Cornish Steve said:

Sure, although I wouldn't want to get into an extended discussion since, from experience, they tend to divide rather than unite. Maybe we can agree on some matters, though.

It isn't about Jean Carroll; it's about Trump's sexual abuse and slander against her. It isn't about two police officers who are suing Trump; it's about Trump and his incendiary comments and actions that led to attacks on police. It isn't about the New York AG; it's about Trump's alleged tax violations. It isn't about the special prosecutor in Florida; it's about Trump stealing, sharing, and deliberately hiding some of the nation's most closely guarded secrets. It won't be about the Atlanta prosecutor; it will be about Trump's phone call and other actions designed to overturn provenly valid election results. And it's not about the special prosecutor in the latest indictment, who's simply doing his job; instead, it's about Trump's attempt to undermine the United States Constitution and determination not to concede power. Sadly, as always, it's about Donald Trump. Frankly, that's what he wants, since, as the adage goes, all publicity is good publicity.

Agreed, but this is his job. Putting aside all the politics, I have faith in the American justice system. Every claim that the presidential election was rigged has been proven false in court. The president's alleged crimes will be tested in court, and the prosecution will fail if they cannot be proved beyond reasonable doubt to a jury of his fellow citizens. Given the number of his former team who, almost daily, are stating publicly that Trump's actions were criminal, I suspect the case may hold up.

It won't be easy, that's for sure, but this isn't the only case in history where a prominent individual is on trial for something almost everyone is aware of. The legal system, I'm sure, will ensure the trial is fair.

This has nothing to do with politics. It's all about the rule of law. No-one, not even a former president, is above the law, and the alleged crimes are heinous in every respect. It would be a travesty not to prosecute. Maybe I can quote a Proverb (#24 to be precise): "Whoever says to the guilty, 'You are innocent,' will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations. But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them." What was true three thousand years ago, when the words were written, remains true today.

Agreed, and he's reveling in it right now. His support has not fallen. His supporters are more fired up. I can't help but notice that his accusations against others, almost invariably, are the very accusations made against him. And the name of his social media platform is straight out of Orwell: Truth.

On this, I disagree. Showing the world that the rule of law can be applied to literally anyone, regardless of status, will be a powerful message and may even dissuade some world leaders from their own attempted coups. It will also give the American people, in the next election, the opportunity to once and for all choose between the Constitution and rule of law, on the one hand, and a powerful cult of personality on the other. I retain sufficient respect and belief in Americans to remain convinced they will choose the former.

Wheeling out the big guns there, Steve - Solomon and Orwell. I am sure your assessment of the American people is correct, and truth, as George Washington said, will ultimately prevail.   

12 hours ago, Cornish Steve said:

Excellent news. It's a gamble, but we can't afford the price of certainty right now.

Very nicely put. 

3 minutes ago, milesey05 said:

Pay 20 million, and he’ll go straight into the under 23’s for a season- not quite ready.

Sporting fans don’t seem fussed if he moves- no returns a couple said.

Can’t be any worse than Maupay!

A little bit of positivity from myself. 

It would be quite something if he was!

Perhaps we'll see Chermiti and Maupay together? 

2 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

Last ball as a batter? Six.

Last ball as a bowler? The winning wicket.

Rest easy, Broady.

Hear, hear!  

A really great series of Ashes cricket comes to a close and heroes all round. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 

8 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

Stuart Broad gets the ending he more than deserves.

What a bowler.

And hats off to Moeen, too - he came good when we needed him. Kismet. 

22 minutes ago, Btay said:

Heard he has breakneck speed & leave defenders for dead.

Agreed, a real nusance for defenders. 

1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said:

That would have been such a big wicket just before lunch. Gutted.

Yup. Mistake from Stokes and he knew it. Would have fancied us from there but edge to Australia now. That said, the whole series has ebbed and flowed beautifully. Still a chance.  

1 hour ago, Matt said:

So long as you remember the context of the post, all good

 

Don't worry, I know you were just jockeying the troops - keeping us positive in that amiable way you have. 

37 minutes ago, Shukes said:

Maupay is on a par with Niasse and Cenk. Difference is he doesn't work as hard as those two did.

 That line is a beauty and had me in fits - till I realised the waste of space will be starting against Fulham.