RobinRobin

Social media has given everyone the right to be a racist or basically say anything else to the computer/smart phone that you would not say in person

That's the way it works

Presumably they assume that a no-deal Brexit will have to happen on 29 March, given that the no-deal vote was not binding, and that the EU won't agree unanimously to an extension. Or have I completely misread the situation (a distinct proposition, as I rely completely on John Oliver's take on the matter )

I doubt many of them can count that high

Couldn't happen to a nicer person. He is the only reason why we should not hope for Trump's demise

No, because they have been allowed to breed

Not likely really

$16m paid in July would probably have meant that we were pretty much safe from relegation by Christmas, I reckon. That may have made it easier to sell the club, then. Of course, it could have meant no Almiron either

Does the ref ask the VAR or is it the other way round, i.e. shouldn't you have another look at this? I think the VAR instigates the review, rather than, as in rugby, the ref asking the VAR to check.

Conspiracy theorist David Icke banned from entering Australia ahead of speaking tour Thought this idiot was dead. Doesn't seem to be wearing purple anymore, though.

Don't think PR is ever the answer, unless there has to be a minimum amount votes before you get a place in Parliament. PR unfortunately just allows more bigots and loonies to get a hand in government, and mainstream parties have to pander to them to stay in power (which is, of course, the only real game in town for most (all?) politicians). As a result, the left goes further left, and the right goes further right. It is certainly the case in Australia and Israel (looking from outside) and probably in many other PR jurisdictions, so be careful what you wish for. We need something better, but as long as it involves political turkeys having to vote for Christmas, I doubt you will get it anytime soon.

I agree, but if you are going to make use of technology, and keep the game moving, it may lead to less delay, which I thought was the original issue. Similar use to cricket and rugby (although I concede they don't seem to save time).

It would be much quicker if the VAR referee just made the decision, not get the on-field referee to walk over to a monitor and then do exactly what the VAR referee has been doing, i.e. checking several times and making a decision.

If he had done it before 90 minutes, would that have meant 5 minutes of extra time, rather than 4?

I had been laughing at the Aussies, after the India series and some spectacular top order collapses against Sri Lanka, but I have retreated into my shell after the last two tests in the WI. Even when the other team is showing England what they need to do on the pitch, they will not do it, and say they want to play aggressive cricket. Sometimes you just need to hang around first, to allow yourself to play aggressive cricket later. They all seem to want to score a century at a run a ball, and all they end up doing is scoring a few at a run a ball. Muppets

I'm glad I don't have to make that choice!

So he has just done what he has because he wants to win a GE, despite the consequences for the Country?

Better than some options, clearly.

Can't tell them how much money I have taken out when the season tickets are due, and Rafa is moaning about signings.

Absolutely

Atsu did his best to get in the way, again

I did ages ago, but people keep quoting him

Sure Ashley sees a deal in the offing there

If only. Perhaps he make take the rest with him. #darwinawards