Never to the dark side Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 That Lee Johnson was talking about after Saturdays match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Trojan Works. Purley Way. Croydon. Home of Lambretta Concessionaires of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Not sure. The bloke from my IT department said my laptop was riddled with them though and that I should keep off the dodgy chud sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 59 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: That Lee Johnson was talking about after Saturdays match? The Trojan’s were fictitious soldiers who defended the city of Troy. He should have called his defence Spartans - they were a legendary Greek soldiers feared in the ancient world who wore red cloaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: Trojan Works. Purley Way. Croydon. Home of Lambretta Concessionaires of course. Nice LI 150 series 2 in the front there ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, Robbored said: The Trojan’s were fictitious soldiers who defended the city of Troy. He should have called his defence Spartans - they were a legendary Greek soldiers feared in the ancient world who wore red cloaks. Trojans got beaten by a horse, if I recall correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Nice LI 150 series 2 in the front there ... Yep, my first scooter in 1967, Reg 550 JKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 52 minutes ago, WarksRobin said: Trojans got beaten by a horse, if I recall correctly It was when the Greeks built a massive horse and left outside of Troy. They had tried to conquer the City but the Trojan’s repelled them again and again - hence ‘defend like Trojan’s’. The Greek army moved away overnight leaving the horse.......The Trojan’s figured that the Greek has given up and wheeled the horse inside the City walls but hidden inside the horse were Greek commandos who slipped out during the night and opened the City gates from inside to allow the Greek army in...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 55 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: Trojan Works. Purley Way. Croydon. Home of Lambretta Concessionaires of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Robbored said: The Trojan’s were fictitious soldiers who defended the city of Troy. He should have called his defence Spartans - they were a legendary Greek soldiers feared in the ancient world who wore red cloaks. Trojans were Greeks, who inhabited the city of Troy, in Asia Minor. Not fictitious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Trojans were Greeks, who inhabited the city of Troy, in Asia Minor. Not fictitious. The story is fictional. Helen, Achilles, Hector are also fictitious. Archeologists have discovered evidence of Troy in Asia Minor, Turkey but as usual with archeology the findings are hotly debated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Jovial Lee was pulling our leg, we should've seen it coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick jones of hereford Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, Robbored said: The story is fictional. Helen, Achilles, Hector are also fictitious. Archeologists have discovered evidence of Troy in Asia Minor, Turkey but as usual with archeology the findings are hotly debated. It’s on the official (Trojan) site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Robbored said: It was when the Greeks built a massive horse and left outside of Troy. They had tried to conquer the City but the Trojan’s repelled them again and again - hence ‘defend like Trojan’s’. The Greek army moved away overnight leaving the horse.......The Trojan’s figured that the Greek has given up and wheeled the horse inside the City walls but hidden inside the horse were Greek commandos who slipped out during the night and opened the City gates from inside to allow the Greek army in...... So LJ should’ve said “defended like trojans until they eventually broke our defence and got a late equaliser!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Davefevs said: So LJ should’ve said “defended like trojans until they eventually broke our defence and got a late equaliser!” Well it was a dirty trick Dave - not that it actually happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Robbored said: It was when the Greeks built a massive horse and left outside of Troy. They had tried to conquer the City but the Trojan’s repelled them again and again - hence ‘defend like Trojan’s’. The Greek army moved away overnight leaving the horse.......The Trojan’s figured that the Greek has given up and wheeled the horse inside the City walls but hidden inside the horse were Greek commandos who slipped out during the night and opened the City gates from inside to allow the Greek army in...... Always good to hear these things first hand from someone who was present. Straight from the horse’s mouth, you could say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 hours ago, CodeRed said: Nice LI 150 series 2 in the front there ... Good man! We need more lambrettas on here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Robbored said: It was when the Greeks built a massive horse and left outside of Troy. They had tried to conquer the City but the Trojan’s repelled them again and again - hence ‘defend like Trojan’s’. The Greek army moved away overnight leaving the horse.......The Trojan’s figured that the Greek has given up and wheeled the horse inside the City walls but hidden inside the horse were Greek commandos who slipped out during the night and opened the City gates from inside to allow the Greek army in...... I heard that it was a huge wooden bowling ball. When the Greeks emerged, they bored the Trojans to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Robbored said: The story is fictional. Helen, Achilles, Hector are also fictitious. Archeologists have discovered evidence of Troy in Asia Minor, Turkey but as usual with archeology the findings are hotly debated. Is there any subject that you won't pretend to be an expert on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Is there any subject that you won't pretend to be an expert on? To be fair the more mature gentleman can pick up a lot of knowledge and education over the course of a lifetime... no disrespect intended to anyone older Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 20 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Good man! We need more lambrettas on here!! Seriously cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Robbored said: The story is fictional. Helen, Achilles, Hector are also fictitious. Archeologists have discovered evidence of Troy in Asia Minor, Turkey but as usual with archeology the findings are hotly debated. No they’re not. Homer’s tale may be fiction/legend but Troy is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Is there any subject that you won't pretend to be an expert on? I’m not a expert on anything but I do have a reasonable memory. i learnt the story about the Trojan horse when at school. I also have a passing interest in history and watch lots of history programmes on tv. Obviously having a decent memory helps............ 3 minutes ago, Leveller said: No they’re not. Homer’s tale may be fiction/legend but Troy is not. Okidoki................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: I’m not a expert on anything but I do have a reasonable memory. i learnt the story about the Trojan horse when at school. I also have a passing interest in history and watch lots of history programmes on tv. Obviously having a decent memory helps............ Okidoki................. You should visit the current British Museum exhibition “Troy, myth and reality”. It’s impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Robbored said: The Trojan’s were fictitious soldiers who defended the city of Troy. He should have called his defence Spartans - they were a legendary Greek soldiers feared in the ancient world who wore red cloaks. And wear frilly white underpants. Probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Seriously cool. Thats pretty awesome!!! you got one ska junkie??? Ive got a series 3 li125, 1963, the light blue color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, Leveller said: No they’re not. Homer’s tale may be fiction/legend but Troy is not. Bloody right he's real, as I remember seeing him in TV programmes when I was a lad, although I concede his acting was a bit "wooden". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Seriously cool. Thats me at the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Thats pretty awesome!!! you got one ska junkie??? Ive got a series 3 li125, 1963, the light blue color Now have a Series 3 LI Special with 175 top end and a few vespa's as spare when the lammy breaks down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 We’ve covered this on OSIB ffs. We got an expert in to explain why it’s not a good metaphor for football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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