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That's what 30+ sunblock is for. Dopey Pommy bastards that came over here to watch the Ashes series should have known better about that as well.

Jealousy is quite a curse it would seem. As is getting on a soap box made of paper mache. Anyway, I don't want to say too much more as I don't want to be misconstrued as being arrogant.

Because I love it! Seriously though, because I've had a few glasses of red when I've come on here the last two weeks or so.

Are you asking me to change?

Defends well. In transition he'll pass it, move forward and be available for the pass again. Simple really. Best in a funnily enough called, christmas tree formation - 4-2-1-2-1. Ashley wants a more passing/attacking team, this will be the answer from Pardew. There won't be another Cabaye coming in. Get used to it.

Tiote better than Colback? Fuck off.

So who's better Tom?

It wasn't my intention to. You live in Newcastle, northern England. I live in Sydney, Australia. It doesn't need any sweet talking whatsoever. You live where the sun don't shine. I live in God's country. Pretty simple. Enjoy.

Don't you live in Newcastle man? What are you banging on about? Of course racism exists, but many of us are intolerant towards it. What happened to you then?

It's not that bad if you bypass it.

I always got him and the bloke from Home and Away mixed up - the other bloke being Alf Simpson. "Flamin' bloody yahoos!"

I'd be a bit hesitant as well tbh, but besides that I'm glad that this has brought out genuine feeling and opinion out of people.

Well we disagree. Best seafood comes from around Hokkaido, Japan. Best scallops come from Tasmania, salmon isn't too bad down their either. Though the best oysters I've ever was in Brittany. But Australian oysters are hard to beat. Granted, Scotland is highly revered for its seafood. Now obviously the French and Spanish (or any highly acclaimed Euro chef) would source their produce from the general vicinity so that isn't a surprise. In fact it is common sense and the most fiscally responsible. Not sure where the beef argument you've brought up comes into it. But OK, whatever you say. You've watched Aussie Masterchef, eh? Ah well, that makes you an expert on Aussie cuisine then. Does it ? No it doesn't. Wine is up to the palete of the taster. The Margaret River and Adelaide Hills stuff is world renowned. So is Barossa Valley. Personally I head to the Hunter Valley (1 hour from Sydney) and get stuff that isn't commercial. Point is we produce our own here. Try again.

Yes, that is all well and good when there aren't any other selling points tbf which is the case for Newcastle. Sydney is about more than historical attractions. There is a certain buzz about the city which makes it known to be amongst the greatest cities in the world. A melding of cultures, food, wine, people, sport, theatre, lifestyle and weather. Not sure Newcastle can compete with that. In fact I know it can't. But be proud regardless my ex-pat friend. You have no other choice.

Infrastructure is. But I'm fairly confident Sydney shits all over Newcastle in every other department no problem.

!0 game guest stint.

Right, so what's your point you dumb shit? He'd be the best midfielder in the squad if he signed.

Oh dear, Ausman. Oh dear.

Educated in economics as I understand it. That's pretty much the crux of the problem facing Australia at the moment, the state of the economy. The way we're going about things we'll be a basket case like Spain. What has Shorten acheived apart from being a Union lackey? The fool has no policies or any idea. At first I thought he may have been frightened to put forward alternate policies but he isn't, he just hasn't got a clue. Shorten shouts from the terraces riding on the wave of discontent because people aren't getting something for nothing, as is the typical Australian way. Give me something for nothing. Thankfully the age of entitlement is coming to an end. So was Shorten on your shortlist for intelligent politicians?

Won't happen. Who's the alternative, Bill Shorten? Clown can't even speak properly. The bulk of the budget will get through, most Australians on edge about it will relax two years from now and they'll get another term.

Got an Austrian born Finance Minister too. And, yes, he does talk like Arnie.

He'd probably revel within the lower standard of play that is played over here, that I can agree with, but improve the side?!? I doubt that very much. Emile Heskey was a hinderance to Newcastle Jets, Shola will be the same for Sydney FC, only worse. To think the team will be built around this plonker. Fuck me

I've got to try and remain positive. He hasn't signed yet, only initial talks which hopefully break down...

He is better than the self-important and deranged megalomaniac that he has taken over in office. Although, like his daughters, I don't agree with many of his social views, his party that he represents and most of their policies are better than the alternative.

Funnily enough he's the lesser of the evils in Australian politics at the moment. You should see the alternatives in full flight. That sums up where the country is at, politically atm.