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Thread | Incels
at 03:30 1 Apr 2025
Serious post.
I see the rise of Tate and Peterson and the impact they are having on young men and what masculinity looks like and it scares me, this is before I even watch adolescence.
One of the things that I'm conscious of is that there are very few male role models who counter the things that they say and fewer still that will appeal to young lads of today, Louis Threoux for example, a great advocate but how many 14, 15 year old lads know who is he is, let alone listen to him?
I think about who I looked up to as a teenager and who current teenagers might listen too and I keep comming back to footballers.
I see very little on this from clubs, filled with male role models and I feel that they would be a great staring point for trying to redress some of the bile that is spewed by such people.
This might sound pie in the sky but I think there had ro be a beginning, and I think with our club, the community and the work that goes into that, it would seem as good a place as any. Maybe I'm old and out of touch (well i am) but if I was a teenage lad and Liam Delap, Omari or someone was on socials and other places speaking about how wrong this view is id take notice.
I'm inclined to email the club and ask them if they can do some messaging around the subject, partner with suitable charities and maybe from there more would follow.
Anyone have any idea who is best to email?
I appreciate I might be on a wild goose chase here but from those I know in teaching or similar roles working with young lads I really feel that is becoming more and more or anything issue with not enough push back on the narrative from those that might be listened to.
Any suggestions as to anyone I can try contacting at the club are much appreciated.
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Thread | Paul Merson on England
at 18:54 18 Mar 2025
SSN think this passes for analysis? Can anyone explain to me how?
Hasn't Tuchel said he wants a tournament to tournament contract?
Didn't Southgate gets us to 2 finals and a semi final, suggesting we need just a little bit more? Better tactical nouse and and a willingness to be slightly smarter with team selections and subs would have won us one of those tournaments.
Where is the analysis?
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/15205/13331322/england-squad-needs-a-res |
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Thread | Call me Ted
at 17:09 14 Mar 2025
Is it one they're gone they're gone or is there any possibility of a restock? Really want the Forest (signed) one but sold out  [Post edited 14 Mar 17:12]
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Thread | Wrexham AFC are in the same hotel as me....sone observations
at 08:17 15 Feb 2025
1. Jack Mariott is part of their squad, which I'd thr main point of this post TBH. Mrs B&T found my excitement over this mildly amusing.
2. Phil Parkinson seems a nice chap. Was stopped by the table next to us as they were all on their way for their eve meal and had a good chat despite the bloke not being a Wrexham fan. Then took the time to go round the room seeking out what clearly were wrexham fans.
3. A fair number of the squad orders the fish and chips. This struck me as not v modern footballer
4. Squad all seem v polite etc. V quiet, lots of looking at ipads doing what I assume is game prep.
Not very exciting I know. Good to see Jack though |
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Thread | Italian Football is mad
at 22:33 10 Feb 2025
Monza have reappointed Alessandro Nesta 7 weeks after sacking him having now sacked his replacement.
That's more bonkers than Mick Mccarthey dropping Dizzy Rascall whilst DJ ing at Leon Best House party |
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Thread | Dennis Wise
at 16:05 21 Jan 2025
Was never wise and has short man syndrome. |
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Thread | Willian apparently being touted around
at 12:39 16 Jan 2025
Offered to Everton.
Can't imagine at 36 and covering a position Weare well stacked in he would be one we look at but we have bought in older heads for dressing room experience before.
Did well in his time at Fulham despite his age.
Honestly can't see it myself but could we? Would we? |
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Thread | Matt Penney
at 12:52 8 Jan 2025
Has left national league Rochdale after 2 months.
His career has taken a real battering. No club for the 23/24 season and then this. Whilst none of us thought he was going to be a superstar I think most would agree he looked a solid lower league full back. Did really well on loan in Scotland (Aberdeen) which is probably about right.
Not sure what's not been clicking for him but a great shame. |
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Thread | Noro Virus
at 13:59 2 Jan 2025
Anyone had it? Had a couple of nights in Norfolk between Xmas and New year and have returned with an affliction for both of us.
I genuinely don't think I have ever experienced anything worse in my life. It was like the exorcist last night.
Counting my lucky stars that it seems to have torn through me PDQ and in not 10 days in to something like some others who have my every sympathy.
But my word, never known anything like it. Horrible. Reckoned masking up if around lots of people [Post edited 2 Jan 14:02]
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Thread | Shamless charity Plug
at 18:15 7 Nov 2024
Hi all, I know there are many worthy charity cause around this time of year however my much better half and her mum run a v small charity called Towcester Toy Bank. It's uses the funds to buy Xmas gifts for children aged 4 to 12 in struggling families.
Every year we purchase gifts, pack up a bags which are then distributed via the local school to the families in question. It's very small with a £700 target so the smallest of donations make a big difference.
I know times are tough but if any of the lovely TWTD faithful would like to donate to a good cause this really as one.
I shall be putting in several shifts of packing again in run up to Xmas so it might be worth it just to make me do some extra work.
Please don't feel obliged, I appreciate we all have our own causes. Link below
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ttb2024?utm_term=W73jeyJw5
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