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Will be interesting to see what this actually contains.
at 10:13 19 Mar 2024

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/18/english-football-regulator-clos
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This is very incisive on Israel-Gaza
at 10:10 19 Mar 2024

As quoted in the Guardian:

'Amos Harel in Haaretz offers this analysis of the political calculations that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be making around any possible hostage deal. Harel writes:

Political sources still believe that what motivates the prime minister above all is his political survival and hold on power as his criminal trial progresses. To this end, Netanyahu needs more time, and therefore any delay in indirect negotiations with Hamas serves his interests, despite his declared commitment to rescuing the hostages.

Netanyahu’s opposition to a possible hostage deal does not appear to be principled or sweeping. From his perspective, the major problem is a prolonged ceasefire that could herald the end of the war. The structure of the deal currently being discussed speaks of a six-week ceasefire, during which a first tranche of Israeli hostages will be returned in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, some of whom are considered high-profile. Even if talks run aground on a second phase of a deal – in which Israeli soldiers and younger men held by Hamas are expected to be released – it will probably be several more weeks before fighting resumes.

In other words, if an agreement on a hostage deal is reached, Israel will be headed to a ceasefire of at least two months. This does not serve Netanyahu since in that event, increased pressure to dissolve the Knesset can be expected, along with calls for a new election.
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Guthrum's Estimated Final Table
at 23:04 17 Mar 2024

As of this evening. Much change lower down.

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People wanted studies
at 09:04 13 Mar 2024

Here is a study:-

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/mar/12/covid-vaccines-cut-risk-virus-re
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Guthrum's Estimated Final Table
at 00:14 7 Mar 2024

Thought I'd better update it for tonight's matches.

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Guthrum's Estimated Final Table
at 00:27 6 Mar 2024

With a new column to indicate movement since the previous edition.

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How we're doing at the Bank of Promotion
at 10:19 5 Mar 2024

I've always said that if a team can lose six or fewer, plus drawing no more than twice that number over the season, they'll be well in the mix for the top two. W28 D12 L6 is 96 points. I know this season is exceptional, but that would almost always see a team promoted automatically.

As things stand, we still have two losses and three draws "in the bank". Incredibly, we only have to win just over half our games to "break even".

As to our rivals, Leicester have already gone overdrawn on the losses account, but have a lot of leeway on the draws. Southampton similarly in the losses column and have used up over half their credit on draws. Leeds are on the limit for losses, but can still afford a few more draws. Obviously, going overdrawn on losses is 50% more damaging than on draws, so they're going to have to watch that closely.
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Guthrum's Estimated Final Table
at 23:46 3 Mar 2024

We're going to have to keep winning a bit longer ...

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Guthrum's Estimated Final Table
at 09:55 25 Feb 2024

After yesterday's games. We haven't moved (tho points total getting better), but have a close look at the top.

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Guthrum's Estimated Final Table
at 22:08 22 Feb 2024

As requested by Keno. Not much change yet, the effect of that Winter Wobble still causing a draught.

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Rotherhan *are* a tougher opponent
at 10:27 21 Feb 2024

than their League position might suggest. Especially against the better sides.

They've drawn three of their games against the top six, won two and drawn two against teams in 7th to 12th place. Plus giving others significant trouble before eventually losing.

As others have said, the physicality and the press are effective against teams wanting to play it out from the back in the current style.
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If nobody else is going to
at 18:48 20 Feb 2024

THE TEAM

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The return of Guthrum's Estimated Final Table
at 21:03 19 Feb 2024

Based on (at this stage) quite long-term form. Note that it includes all of our Winter Wobble. Expect things to change as we keep winning!

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Sebastián Piñera
at 11:16 7 Feb 2024

Former Chilean President killed in a helicopter crash.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/06/former-chilean-president-sebastian

Not an unblemished record in power, but will always remember the rescue of "los 33" trapped miners in 2010.
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Why do people
at 10:48 20 Jan 2024

want to put anybody and everybody but Jackson up top Monday*?

A trained and designated striker. Who scored in the last game. Who has the energy and determination for the role.

Why shoehorn somebody else in (especially a slightly out-of-form, finding-it-hard-to-hit-the-target Broadhead), when Jackson is available?


* Edit - thanks Sitters.
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The dark side of the Joey Barton circus
at 09:55 17 Jan 2024

Namely the idiots he inspires and motivates to pile on direct and personal social media abuse, even threats.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/jan/16/eni-aluko-says-joey-barton-abus
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Watford owner may be in a spot of bother
at 22:04 16 Jan 2024

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/jan/16/spanish-prosecutors-recommend-1
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Interesting article following Troy Deeney trying to manage at FGR
at 20:19 15 Jan 2024

Sounds a very frustrating experience.

https://uk.yahoo.com/sports/news/inmates-were-running-jail-troy-073000254.html
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