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....this, an avalanche or tree well have to be your worst fear.

Personally I don't think he will. It may have something to do with the players we have available in academy's. Or it may have something to do with that type of system possibly influences the players more in their development.

Yes I noticed our U21s have been playing three at the back as well. I mentioned it in another thread not so long ago. I haven't a clue why.

Only going by what I've read online. Who knows.

Didn't realise he was born in what now is Germany.

I edited my response when you were probably replying. In the link it speaks about the difference.

So with that in mind...why is it that Rugby players can control their emotions and be respectful to the ref? Why is it that football is probably the most disrespectful of all sports across the world? Perhaps growing up, children have watched football over the years, and seen it was normal behaviour to treat refs so poorly...add that to a society with no discipline and no consequences and we are now like we are. Some thoughts on this link. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2395419-is-there-anything-wrong-with-how-footballers-treat-referees

NP is frustrated by the regular inconsistencies and mixed messages when being explained in-game decisions. As for respect by players on the pitch, isn't it a reflection of society in general these days? Take away discipline in the home and schools, and consequences for actions...is it any surprise? I get the impression NP has lost all respect for the referees and authorities they belong to. Constant inconsistency with decisions in games, the whole penalty saga, inconsistent explanations or no explanations. It's probably taken its toll. Im not saying either are right.

The only thing I can see that he said he didn't like was the food. The rest was just observations and personal preferences. Going from Portugal to Northern Scotland would be a culture shock.

I tend to agree. Hence why I think the whole asylum system world wide needs to change. If you are in fear for your life...it makes sense to declare yourself an asylum seeker at the next safest border. Obviously there are countries that will have borders that receive more asylum seekers than others, due to their proximity to waring countries. This is where Governments would have to work together. To go through procedures then distribute accordingly. I don't think it's fair that asylum seekers choose where they want to live. There are plenty of people that would like to live in other countries, but don't tick boxes and qualify to live and work there. Even if they have money, qualifications and experience to offer a country. But if your country goes to war...you can choose to leave and claim asylum wherever you want. This is why so many illegal immigrants try to use the system to their advantage. The system is broke.

It's probably the most underrated restaurant in Bristol. The area and frontage probably puts people off. However...it's always full of Chinese people which is always a good sign if you want some sort of authenticity. Everyone I know who's eaten there races about it. I've had some great meals there.

...gotta love Italy

Interesting as well. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/duk-aberdeen-transfer-dons-star-29647339

Seems he's done well all season.

Ended up down a rabbit hole after reading the Scout report above... The striker ' Duk' caught my eye. https://www.thescoutingapp.com/shared/en/CB1BnajzbmuykzjiB82U72db7bc274f1e3139e459eafbeb42e3d792

That was my only concern when I read comments elsewhere and on the Scouting report...quote... On these occasions, his runs were always extremely powerful but the problem with him is his final ball. He doesn’t really possess a final ball, there was a couple of times where he crossed the ball out of play or had a weak shot from outside the box. Even when he is playing long balls from the defence, they’re more hopeful than accurate.

That description is a bit like using " All those curves and me with no brakes" at a Night Club on a Friday night in the 80s. ??

A recent Scouting report on him. Interesting read on his strengths and weaknesses. Scroll down. Third player. https://targetscouting.com/2023/01/14/aberdeen-fc-match-report-vs-st-johnstone-07-01-2023/

Here's a recent report on the versatility, positions and type of player/character by their manager. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/5446867/adaptable-ross-mccrories-versatility-hailed-by-interim-aberdeen-boss-barry-robson/

Merchant Venturers...now that's a whole new can of worms.

It's exactly that...and pretty much covered in my posts in this thread. So it's nice to feel I'm not the only one seeing it that way. ?

We can agree.

I don't think he deserves a statue now perse...however... I don't believe in removing historical statues because of past misdemeanors. I'd prefer a plaque offering an historical context. And if it's money you are worried about...look at the millions of £££s in today's money, paid to slave owners by the Government, when they gave them up in the UK. The biggest ever borrowing to pay them. 20% of our whole economy. With interest. We only finished paying for that debt in 2015. Complete madness. Over 3000 beneficiary's.

Brilliant ??

We learnt about it in Geography rather than History oddly. We even had a school trip to Bristol centre and discussion on the subject. I remember vividly the horror of the drawings onf the slaves led out like sardines in the ships.