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Reply | Andy Burnham
at 01:15 6 Sep 2025
I wouldn't wish high office on anyone, particularly Andy Burnham who is far too honest to be returning to the tussle at the top of British politics. He's fine doing what he's doing, staying sane and healthy, and won't be returning. [Post edited 6 Sep 1:18]
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Reply | Brandon Williams pleads guilty
at 06:30 15 Mar 2025
It was asking a lot to expect Brandon to leave his Manchester cousins behind, but that's what he should have done. That was his chance to make a break and sadly he fluffed it. At his age I believe I would have behaved much the same way. Life was a joke and he was brilliant and bulletproof. Until he wasn't.
God only knows who was advising him, but to have gangsterish trouble following him down to rural Norfolk and then Suffolk was his undoing, at least in terms of profile, image and of course behaviour. Football is a tiny world. If you rent property from players who have moved on rumour soon becomes currency.
When he hit the rocks the weight of lawyers behind him was almost unprecedented to the extent that everyone assumed it was MUFC's way of protecting their investment, which it probably was. It certainly terrified the broader media. Presumably, he's now self-funding depending on the words of his Contract and Jim Ratcliffe's renowned generosity!!
My understanding is that there's more bad news to come, involving a different Constabulary. I hope not. Brandon worked so hard to achieve a level that there are strong and admirable traits in his character. He needs football. |
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Reply | Connor Wickham on Sky
at 20:30 2 Mar 2025
Sort of. Jordan was collateral damage in the row between Andy and Roy. #footballdads |
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Reply | Academy/scout Advice
at 10:26 26 Jan 2025
There are some great points here. I would really love to know who your son is. Any chance of dropping us any clues?
As for assessing an 11-year-old goalkeeper, blimey, rather them than me. I would say a player who smiles and enjoys the game (so important to scouts), reads some of the moves, instinctively has anticipatory foot movement, confident handling, bravery, and some athleticism. |
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Reply | Academy/scout Advice
at 10:04 26 Jan 2025
So the scout could have had a quiet word with you while the game was in progress? I'm just playing Devil's Advocate because I know the damage / distraction clubs can cause. |
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Reply | Academy/scout Advice
at 09:18 26 Jan 2025
It's tough. Are you aware they may have watched him again without you knowing?
PS Sorry, but why on Earth did you tell your son they had asked about him? |
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Reply | Loft for Words match report is quite excellent
at 21:38 8 Aug 2023
...and while you are at it @ibbleobble, you could also acquaint yourself with the route of the M25, a motorway which you travel 'round', but never 'down'.
Love from another Guardian reader. [Post edited 8 Aug 2023 21:43]
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Reply | McKenna
at 07:50 5 Feb 2023
The exact and precise moment when Kieron begins to feel the heat is when Ashton starts being questioned by the owners.
When will that be? Round about now. Ashton will move into self preservation mode as sure as night follows day. That's when the cracks will begin to appear.
Notice how Ashton is around when the wins are flowing, but absent when his support is needed most. |
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