| How to feel old 16:27 - Dec 21 with 1625 views | The_Major |
Our new manager was born nine days after the infamous Oxford v Arsenal match that relegated us, and two days before the release of Top Gun.
Rock Me Amadeus was number one.
Think I'll just go and get drunk and cry in the corner.
|  | | |  |
| How to feel old on 16:32 - Dec 21 with 1583 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
There are many things that make me feel old. When I first started teaching students born this century was one. When I realised that I was teaching the last of those born last century another. Colleagues starting who I used to teach. I am sure before long it will be teaching the children of those I have taught. So far, moving schools has prevented it but I know it won't be far away.
A while ago a student said in a lesson said "I predict ..." and I added "a riot" and got a blank look. I looked the song up and found it released the year they were born (2004)! |  |
| |
| How to feel old on 16:37 - Dec 21 with 1550 views | NthQldITFC |
Enjoy your sherry! |  |
| # WE ARE STEALING THE FUTURE FROM OUR CHILDREN --- WE MUST CHANGE COURSE # | | Poll: | It's driving me nuts |
| |
| How to feel old on 17:50 - Dec 21 with 1463 views | FBI |
| How to feel old on 16:32 - Dec 21 by Nthsuffolkblue |
There are many things that make me feel old. When I first started teaching students born this century was one. When I realised that I was teaching the last of those born last century another. Colleagues starting who I used to teach. I am sure before long it will be teaching the children of those I have taught. So far, moving schools has prevented it but I know it won't be far away.
A while ago a student said in a lesson said "I predict ..." and I added "a riot" and got a blank look. I looked the song up and found it released the year they were born (2004)! |
Ah, the 'Tainted Love' Paradox.
When Soft Cell hit the big time with that, World War 2 was only 36 years ago.
And Tainted Love itself is now 40 years old.
On a similar and equally irrelevant note, Gary Oldman is younger than Gary Numan.
Now back to the thread. |  |
| |
| How to feel old on 18:13 - Dec 21 with 1412 views | MattinLondon |
The first stage of ageing is when footballers tend to be younger than you.
Second, is when the sons of former players make their debuts.
The third stage is when football managers will start getting younger than you.
The forth is when the grandsons of formers players make their debuts.
The next stage is death. |  | | |
| How to feel old on 18:24 - Dec 21 with 1397 views | solemio |
You people know nothing about being old. I spoke to a man born in 1847.
I was taken to see him on his hundredth birthday. I was three. |  | | |
| How to feel old on 18:31 - Dec 21 with 1359 views | Ewan_Oozami |
| How to feel old on 17:50 - Dec 21 by FBI |
Ah, the 'Tainted Love' Paradox.
When Soft Cell hit the big time with that, World War 2 was only 36 years ago.
And Tainted Love itself is now 40 years old.
On a similar and equally irrelevant note, Gary Oldman is younger than Gary Numan.
Now back to the thread. |
Point of Order:
Tainted Love is actually 56 years old.... |  |
| |
| How to feel old on 19:06 - Dec 21 with 1310 views | mistert |
| How to feel old on 18:24 - Dec 21 by solemio |
You people know nothing about being old. I spoke to a man born in 1847.
I was taken to see him on his hundredth birthday. I was three. |
And he undoubtedly knew people born in the 1700s... just to make you feel really old! |  | | |
| How to feel old on 20:05 - Dec 21 with 1210 views | solemio |
| How to feel old on 19:06 - Dec 21 by mistert |
And he undoubtedly knew people born in the 1700s... just to make you feel really old! |
It makes me feel historic! He might have spoken to people alive when Mozart was born. | | | |
Login to get fewer ads
| How to feel old on 21:15 - Dec 21 with 1128 views | The_Major |
| How to feel old on 18:13 - Dec 21 by MattinLondon |
The first stage of ageing is when footballers tend to be younger than you.
Second, is when the sons of former players make their debuts.
The third stage is when football managers will start getting younger than you.
The forth is when the grandsons of formers players make their debuts.
The next stage is death. |
I have four positions to measure. If all of them are older than me, I know the game is up.
Current ITFC Manager
Current James Bond
Current Doctor Who
Current Prime Minister
As things stand, 007 and the Prime Minister are still older than me. And although they haven't announced Jodie's successor yet, unless it's Michael Sheen or Idris Elba (who have both been mentioned) - it's going to be someone no older than 30.
If Johnson goes, if it goes to Gove, I'm safe. Truss or Sunak, oh dear. And then there's Bond. Obviously Craig has chucked it in, and I can't see them getting someone in older than me for the gig. | | | |
| How to feel old on 22:04 - Dec 21 with 1079 views | Menton |
| How to feel old on 18:24 - Dec 21 by solemio |
You people know nothing about being old. I spoke to a man born in 1847.
I was taken to see him on his hundredth birthday. I was three. |
And to think that was 54 years before he scored the chip against Sunderland |  |
| |
| How to feel old on 22:11 - Dec 21 with 1066 views | BlueBadger |
| How to feel old on 18:24 - Dec 21 by solemio |
You people know nothing about being old. I spoke to a man born in 1847.
I was taken to see him on his hundredth birthday. I was three. |
And how was Facters' great-great grandson? |  |
| |
| How to feel old on 22:33 - Dec 21 with 1019 views | Churchman |
| How to feel old on 18:13 - Dec 21 by MattinLondon |
The first stage of ageing is when footballers tend to be younger than you.
Second, is when the sons of former players make their debuts.
The third stage is when football managers will start getting younger than you.
The forth is when the grandsons of formers players make their debuts.
The next stage is death. |
Thanks Matt. Happy Christmas to you too! 😂🤣😅 |  | | |
| How to feel old on 23:41 - Dec 21 with 968 views | Coastalblue |
Not our first manager younger than me by any stretch, but the first who could actually be my son.
I think it hit me when players who were sons of players I'd watched began to retire. |  |
| |
| How to feel old on 09:36 - Dec 22 with 845 views | Tangledupin_Blue |
If you divide the time elapsed since queen Victoria died into halves, I was 8 during the first half. |  |
| |
| How to feel old on 09:37 - Dec 22 with 837 views | FBI |
| How to feel old on 18:31 - Dec 21 by Ewan_Oozami |
Point of Order:
Tainted Love is actually 56 years old.... |
Even as I was writing it, I knew some smart a!se would say that! And Gloria Jones' is the best :-)
But for a rubbish version with a Suffolk connection check out Dave Philips & The Hot Rod Gang, featuring Great Cornard's legendary Rockabilly guitarist Mark Harman. Ouch. | |
| |
| How to feel old on 09:55 - Dec 22 with 808 views | Radlett_blue |
I naively still felt we had some hope & that 7th placed Arsenal might give Oxford a tough game. Sadly, they turned up in their flip-flops & we never had a chance. The crowning blow was the footage of the appalling Robert Maxwell doing a lap of honour of the pitch after the game. |  |
| |
| How to feel old on 09:58 - Dec 22 with 800 views | MattinLondon |
| How to feel old on 09:55 - Dec 22 by Radlett_blue |
I naively still felt we had some hope & that 7th placed Arsenal might give Oxford a tough game. Sadly, they turned up in their flip-flops & we never had a chance. The crowning blow was the footage of the appalling Robert Maxwell doing a lap of honour of the pitch after the game. |
I often feel jealous that I’m not old enough to have witnessed the great Ipswich teams of the 70s and early 80s. But if I was then I would have seen that as well. | | | |
| |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
