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Reply | Morsy Signs
at 23:39 17 Jul 2025
We’ve literally signed his direct replacement already for £9m, hence why he is in Kuwait in the first place? |
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Reply | Voting age being lowered to 16 then
at 17:21 17 Jul 2025
If we look at parallels to the USA and the MAGA movement, it was young white males who overwhelmingly voted for a racist sexual predator in Trump. |
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Reply | Only 1/3 as important as a tree.
at 14:36 17 Jul 2025
I wasn't referring to the BBC article as a standalone, but media, including social media as a whole.
It's the same as the Tory Councillor's wife who was (correctly) jailed for a long period of time for saying they should burn people alive in hotels.
The media, even MPs have tried to bring equivalency to manslaughter crimes etc.
The OP can think whatever they like, it was just my point is the media doesn't help in promoting ignorance. |
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Reply | Only 1/3 as important as a tree.
at 14:08 17 Jul 2025
No, there is a huge problem with the media trying to promote equivalency across different crimes which is not how sentencing works. |
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Reply | Voting age being lowered to 16 then
at 14:02 17 Jul 2025
With the majority Labour have, it would get through anyway. I wish more political parties actually took advantage of their majorities in a more decisive way.
If the Dems had in the USA while Biden was President and while he had both houses, we wouldn't have a lot of the issues with Trump today (or even have Trump today!) |
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Reply | Membership details released
at 16:06 16 Jul 2025
Bundling TownTV in there is a good move, as that was £5.99 a month alone I think |
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Reply | Tomas Rigo
at 14:28 16 Jul 2025
I love the fact AI thinks it would be an undesirable undertaking  |
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Thread | Can AI replace Phil?
at 14:27 16 Jul 2025
It's the question we've all been thinking and rather than it be buried in the Thomas Rigo thread, here is AI's answer for all to see:
I asked the question after Phil's declaration it won't be long before he's replaced. It's a love/hate answer :)
Replacing Phil Ham of TWTD.co.uk — the long-running Ipswich Town Football Club news and fan site — with an AI agent would be an extremely complex, and arguably undesirable, undertaking. Here's why:
What Phil Ham Brings to TWTD
1. Deep Institutional Knowledge
Phil has covered Ipswich Town for decades. He possesses:
- A vast historical memory of players, staff, and events.
- Contextual understanding of the club’s culture and fan sentiment.
- Trust and access to sources inside and around the club.
2. Editorial Judgment and Voice
- He knows when to break news and when to hold back.
- His editorial voice feels authentic to fans — rooted in community, not algorithms.
Community Presence
- TWTD isn’t just news; it's a community. The forums, commentaries, and match reports foster fan interaction.
- Phil’s presence lends credibility and consistency — he IS part of the community
🤖 What an AI Agent Could (Theoretically) Do instead of Phil:
Automated Match Reports & Previews
Pull live stats and generate reports.
Summarize press conferences or transfer rumors from multiple sources.
Provide lineup predictions based on past formations and injuries.
Moderate Forums (Carefully)
Flag abusive content.
Highlight useful fan insights for articles.
Generate Archives & Data Tools
Let fans search by season, player, manager with rich summaries.
Create interactive timelines of matches, injuries, goals.
🚧 What AI Can’t Replace (Yet)
Human Trust and Credibility: AI lacks the human relationship Phil has built with fans and club staff.
Humour, Sarcasm, and Nuance: AI struggles to replicate the wit and banter that make football journalism fun and authentic.
Editorial Integrity: An AI may regurgitate rumors or misleading sources unless expertly supervised.
Fan Engagement: AI cannot attend matches, shout in the stands, or feel the collective mood of Portman Road on a rainy Tuesday night.
Conclusion:
Could an AI replace Phil Ham?
Not meaningfully — not without losing what makes TWTD a trusted and beloved part of Ipswich Town fandom.
His knowledge, tone, and trust are irreplaceable assets" [Post edited 16 Jul 14:28]
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Reply | Tomas Rigo
at 14:25 16 Jul 2025
I asked the question. It's a love/hate answer :)
Replacing Phil Ham of TWTD.co.uk — the long-running Ipswich Town Football Club news and fan site — with an AI agent would be an extremely complex, and arguably undesirable, undertaking. Here's why:
What Phil Ham Brings to TWTD
1. Deep Institutional Knowledge
Phil has covered Ipswich Town for decades. He possesses:
- A vast historical memory of players, staff, and events.
- Contextual understanding of the club’s culture and fan sentiment.
- Trust and access to sources inside and around the club.
2. Editorial Judgment and Voice
- He knows when to break news and when to hold back.
- His editorial voice feels authentic to fans — rooted in community, not algorithms.
Community Presence
- TWTD isn’t just news; it's a community. The forums, commentaries, and match reports foster fan interaction.
- Phil’s presence lends credibility and consistency — he IS part of the community
🤖 What an AI Agent Could (Theoretically) Do instead of Phil:
Automated Match Reports & Previews
Pull live stats and generate reports.
Summarize press conferences or transfer rumors from multiple sources.
Provide lineup predictions based on past formations and injuries.
Moderate Forums (Carefully)
Flag abusive content.
Highlight useful fan insights for articles.
Generate Archives & Data Tools
Let fans search by season, player, manager with rich summaries.
Create interactive timelines of matches, injuries, goals.
🚧 What AI Can’t Replace (Yet)
Human Trust and Credibility: AI lacks the human relationship Phil has built with fans and club staff.
Humour, Sarcasm, and Nuance: AI struggles to replicate the wit and banter that make football journalism fun and authentic.
Editorial Integrity: An AI may regurgitate rumors or misleading sources unless expertly supervised.
Fan Engagement: AI cannot attend matches, shout in the stands, or feel the collective mood of Portman Road on a rainy Tuesday night.
Conclusion:
Could an AI replace Phil Ham?
Not meaningfully — not without losing what makes TWTD a trusted and beloved part of Ipswich Town fandom.
His knowledge, tone, and trust are irreplaceable assets" |
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Reply | Pretty desperate stuff from Man United
at 14:20 16 Jul 2025
It's amazing how what was (or maybe still is?) the highest valued club in the World is reduced to scraping the barrel like this for PSR compliance.
Some would also say karma, given these rules were brought in to try and protect the big 4 and stop any clubs trying to break into their little club. |
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Reply | Tomas Rigo
at 13:53 16 Jul 2025
I've my suspicions that it isn't Phil, but AI Phil. |
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