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Is pretty square for a Rastafarian from Seaton Sluice

Baths last in a house of 37

On a similar note, did not require planning permission for his modest erection

Owns three pairs of underpants outright. Has a timeshare in a pair of y-fronts.

Leonard Cohen-So Long Marianne

But that's such an eerily accurate little verbal bomb there. 76511[/snapback] The Church isn't one homogenous group though, perhaps it should be referred to as a bunch of cults, or similar 76512[/snapback] With each one believing theirs is the ONE TRUE GOD. Shouldn't get started on religion me- it's good for the soul to have a belief but it's a shite concept for the public masses. 76515[/snapback] Orientation Director welcoming new arrivals to Hell: “This is Hell, so, abandon all hope and yadda yadda yadda ...” Damned soul: “Well, who was right? Who gets into Heaven?” Director: “I’m afraid it was the Mormons; yes, the Mormons were the correct answer” That scene is sheer genius.

Alex is seething.

For me only one was completely predictable, with one being likely (Gullit). I do think though that Shepherd seems to have very little knowledge about the game of football (although he is OK on the financial side), and his PR gaffs are the stuff of legends. I was reading in the back of the program how Shepherd likes to help small teams like Mansfield out - right, if you say so Freddie. 76446[/snapback] Predictable or not, he's appointed 4 managers with only SBR being any good. If Souness bought four players and 3 were shit, quite rightly, he'd be getting stick. I've got time for Shepherd as he backs his managers but to suggest that he's only made one mistake, i.e. appoint Souness, is a bit wide of the mark. 76452[/snapback] Even more worryingly, of the ones he has appointed, all of them have won trophies at other clubs and have a successful track record in management. Until they get here. Not saying thats proof conclusive that that's Fat Fred's fault, but I think it's indicative. Personally I think the reason for our underachievement since Shepherd (who it has to be conceded has made (our) cash available to managers) is to do with lack of professionalism. The lack of professionalism at the club starts at the very top with the chairman and permeates down from there. 76472[/snapback] But Souness's track record in management is very poor overall, and anyone who had done any background research into Gullit would have known he was a grade A twat. I think the problems have resulted because of the poor choice in managers. Personally I think Dalglish wasn't given long enough (panic sacked by Shepherd, admittedly), and Robson did have some success (without winning anything), but was ultimately too long in the tooth. Just because Shepherd is a constant in this, does not make him a cause. I have heard the same argument being used against Shearer - which imo is bullshit! 76480[/snapback] It might be oversimplifying things somewhat, but I would characterise pre-Shepherd failure as the result of under-investment and post Shepherd failure as the result of a lack of professionalism. The Hall/Keegan era I discount from that tiemline as I think it was so exceptional and our failure to land the big one then was due to a lack of experience/naivety etc etc. The fans (rightfully) moan about the players attitudes/off field behaviour, but why are we surprised when we see the man at the very top of the pile setting the example he does. When he's not in brothels he's slagging the fans. When he's not coming out with outlandish/disrespectful idiotic PR soundbites he's undermining the manager and buying players himself.....it's just a farce tbh. I watched Liverpool the other night in the FA Cup-one of the best ties I've seen, a brilliant advert for football and a credit to both teams involved. Amazing stuff yet a part of me was gutted because I knew you never see that from our lot. Basically I believe that comeback (and the one in Istanbul last May) all owed to the attitude of the players and the respect/reverence they have for that club. It's not like they have better/more fans or are paid any more than our lot, they just KNOW the standards that apply and that certain performances are unacceptable. I think it's in the fabric of that club-the same applies to Man Ure and Arse. It certainly isnt in ours and as long as the likes of FF are at the apex I cant honestly see why we should expect that to change. 76489[/snapback] That's a pretty reasonable viewpoint to be fair; I hope you're wrong but I fear you might not be. Still, I hope that the employment of a truely great manager might one day be our salvation - like Shankly at Liverpool, but I'm not overly optimistic. Not being nasty about this, but looking at Shepherd, it's difficult to imagine he can last much longer health-wise. But that would still leave the most detestable character in all this - Douglas Hall. 76497[/snapback] Aye, I should have qualified all of that rubbish by saying I hope I'm wrong-cos I do- I'd love to be proved wrong. I'm obviously hoping for a world class manager too but I cant help but think you need the whole infrastructure to be right and I do reckon Shepherds attitude undermines us as a club. Agree re Douglas Hall an all. Doesnt bear thinking about.

For me only one was completely predictable, with one being likely (Gullit). I do think though that Shepherd seems to have very little knowledge about the game of football (although he is OK on the financial side), and his PR gaffs are the stuff of legends. I was reading in the back of the program how Shepherd likes to help small teams like Mansfield out - right, if you say so Freddie. 76446[/snapback] Predictable or not, he's appointed 4 managers with only SBR being any good. If Souness bought four players and 3 were shit, quite rightly, he'd be getting stick. I've got time for Shepherd as he backs his managers but to suggest that he's only made one mistake, i.e. appoint Souness, is a bit wide of the mark. 76452[/snapback] Even more worryingly, of the ones he has appointed, all of them have won trophies at other clubs and have a successful track record in management. Until they get here. Not saying thats proof conclusive that that's Fat Fred's fault, but I think it's indicative. Personally I think the reason for our underachievement since Shepherd (who it has to be conceded has made (our) cash available to managers) is to do with lack of professionalism. The lack of professionalism at the club starts at the very top with the chairman and permeates down from there. 76472[/snapback] But Souness's track record in management is very poor overall, and anyone who had done any background research into Gullit would have known he was a grade A twat. I think the problems have resulted because of the poor choice in managers. Personally I think Dalglish wasn't given long enough (panic sacked by Shepherd, admittedly), and Robson did have some success (without winning anything), but was ultimately too long in the tooth. Just because Shepherd is a constant in this, does not make him a cause. I have heard the same argument being used against Shearer - which imo is bullshit! 76480[/snapback] It might be oversimplifying things somewhat, but I would characterise pre-Shepherd failure as the result of under-investment and post Shepherd failure as the result of a lack of professionalism. The Hall/Keegan era I discount from that tiemline as I think it was so exceptional and our failure to land the big one then was due to a lack of experience/naivety etc etc. The fans (rightfully) moan about the players attitudes/off field behaviour, but why are we surprised when we see the man at the very top of the pile setting the example he does. When he's not in brothels he's slagging the fans. When he's not coming out with outlandish/disrespectful idiotic PR soundbites he's undermining the manager and buying players himself.....it's just a farce tbh. I watched Liverpool the other night in the FA Cup-one of the best ties I've seen, a brilliant advert for football and a credit to both teams involved. Amazing stuff yet a part of me was gutted because I knew you never see that from our lot. Basically I believe that comeback (and the one in Istanbul last May) all owed to the attitude of the players and the respect/reverence they have for that club. It's not like they have better/more fans or are paid any more than our lot, they just KNOW the standards that apply and that certain performances are unacceptable. I think it's in the fabric of that club-the same applies to Man Ure and Arse. It certainly isnt in ours and as long as the likes of FF are at the apex I cant honestly see why we should expect that to change.

God is dead. 76383[/snapback] So is Jesus. 76475[/snapback] Jesus is God 76477[/snapback] Mohammed on a Moped!

For me only one was completely predictable, with one being likely (Gullit). I do think though that Shepherd seems to have very little knowledge about the game of football (although he is OK on the financial side), and his PR gaffs are the stuff of legends. I was reading in the back of the program how Shepherd likes to help small teams like Mansfield out - right, if you say so Freddie. 76446[/snapback] Predictable or not, he's appointed 4 managers with only SBR being any good. If Souness bought four players and 3 were shit, quite rightly, he'd be getting stick. I've got time for Shepherd as he backs his managers but to suggest that he's only made one mistake, i.e. appoint Souness, is a bit wide of the mark. 76452[/snapback] Even more worryingly, of the ones he has appointed, all of them have won trophies at other clubs and have a successful track record in management. Until they get here. Not saying thats proof conclusive that that's Fat Fred's fault, but I think it's indicative. Personally I think the reason for our underachievement since Shepherd (who it has to be conceded has made (our) cash available to managers) is to do with lack of professionalism. The lack of professionalism at the club starts at the very top with the chairman and permeates down from there.

I think the Pile of Shit's already been done hasnt it? Chris Ofilli (sp?) Turner Prize winning entry.

You 'think' it costs that much? 71048[/snapback] To the average punter. You'd need to spend a few bob more on a map and compass like. Allegedly. tbh. FACT!

I'd imagine theres summat between Manc and Shitsville-on-Mersey like. Will have a look anyways as its only fair.

He's going to get a boxing on Boxing Day tbh 70334[/snapback] I need both of you soopafan's addresses so I can pick you up btw. Sort it! 70336[/snapback] I know the manc's Oh and thanks for the card Samuel I liked my title on the envelope btw - the postman was suitably impressed 70341[/snapback] Nice one re Box's address, Caterina. And Sammy it's no bother mate, I'll pick you up. Trains on Boxing Day will be a nightmare. 70343[/snapback]

He's going to get a boxing on Boxing Day tbh 70334[/snapback] I need both of you soopafan's addresses so I can pick you up btw. Sort it! 70336[/snapback] As long as theres nee tinsel or owt in your taxi like! Mate, if I can I'll see what trains I can get cos its a ball ache for you taking a detour just for me. Its easy to pick the M62 back up from mine but I'm thinking more of you pissing about trying to find mine in the forst place......Cath should know the way like but I've tried following 'Tom Tom' Lennon's directions before. Fucking hopeless! Will give you a nudge asap. You should make Alex should hitch it mind. 70342[/snapback] I've got your ticket you divvy 70350[/snapback] You should get the bus to Scotts to drop it off first. Then hitch it.

To be fair, theres nee 'shoes-off' at home games. Which (meaning the absence of which) is the hallmark of a true soopafan!

Yoyu can get the train then Good luck finding one! 70344[/snapback] fil-um tbh!

He's going to get a boxing on Boxing Day tbh 70334[/snapback] I need both of you soopafan's addresses so I can pick you up btw. Sort it! 70336[/snapback] As long as theres nee tinsel or owt in your taxi like! Mate, if I can I'll see what trains I can get cos its a ball ache for you taking a detour just for me. Its easy to pick the M62 back up from mine but I'm thinking more of you pissing about trying to find mine in the forst place......Cath should know the way like but I've tried following 'Tom Tom' Lennon's directions before. Fucking hopeless! Will give you a nudge asap. You should make Alex should hitch it mind.

Lies tbh.

I never even realised we pronounced film differently until I went to univorsity (sic). All mancs talk dead camp though but I always knew that 70312[/snapback] It's not that you pronounce it differently-you actually manage to completely fail to pronounce it at all. Which for a one syllable word is spectacularly fucking thick tbh! 70317[/snapback] Hayton tbh 70324[/snapback] And Horton 70328[/snapback] Fencehooooooses to be exact.

I never even realised we pronounced film differently until I went to univorsity (sic). All mancs talk dead camp though but I always knew that 70312[/snapback] It's not that you pronounce it differently-you actually manage to completely fail to pronounce it at all. Which for a one syllable word is spectacularly fucking thick tbh! 70317[/snapback] Hayton tbh 70324[/snapback] Acceptable regional variation.

I never even realised we pronounced film differently until I went to univorsity (sic). All mancs talk dead camp though but I always knew that 70312[/snapback] It's not that you pronounce it differently-you actually manage to completely fail to pronounce it at all. Which for a one syllable word is spectacularly fucking thick tbh! 70317[/snapback] For a manc masquerading as a magpie your loyalties are all to shite! 70322[/snapback] It's the Mackem in me tbf.

I never even realised we pronounced film differently until I went to univorsity (sic). All mancs talk dead camp though but I always knew that 70312[/snapback] It's not that you pronounce it differently-you actually manage to completely fail to pronounce it at all. Which for a one syllable word is spectacularly fucking thick tbh! 70317[/snapback] This coming from a manc of all people! 70319[/snapback] racialist tbh.

I never even realised we pronounced film differently until I went to univorsity (sic). All mancs talk dead camp though but I always knew that 70312[/snapback] It's not that you pronounce it differently-you actually manage to completely fail to pronounce it at all. Which for a one syllable word is spectacularly fucking thick tbh!