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That is an awesome effort. You've witnessed so much. I wish I had your years under my belt.

I did when once...we had the most wonderful 3 months of fun afterwards. Sadly I left for another Company and we parted ways. She was a right goer. I'll trump your kiss with Vinny Jones grabbing Gazzas balls. Try that in the office ??

He obviously has talent, and he ' lucked out' by one person giving him an opportunity. Football is often seen as a closed shop, jobs for the boys etc...but analysis and such like, is more to the fore front, and people from outside football are starting to get opportunities. Watching his training sessions and interview, it shows he has something about him. Sometimes you just nee that bit of luck. He comes across so we'll.

Reminds me off my Dad, who had a scar on his shin, that was perfectly round. A player tackled him, he had no pads on, this was back in the day when they nailed the studs into the sole of thep boot. The stud was left in his shin...he had to pull it out on the pitch. ?? I guess the chances of getting it big time on the shin these days is a lot less, than before. Hence so many players reverting to really small pads.

Italian Primitivo is by far my fav red. You tried it? I'll trump your Armani with....?? ? https://www.bikkembergs.com/gb-en/

What a fantastic interview that is. You can't help but warm to the lad. Worth a watch.

Maybe...depends on whether Arsenal would want to sell or loan again...or keep. I like this French lad playing in Italy at the moment as well, for Sassuolo. Not sure of the limitations re visas.

Yes he is. I posted it in the transfer section. Still might be worth a look.

I also be looking at their CF. 21 years old, English, 17 goals this season. https://www.whoscored.com/Players/384065/Show/Folarin-Balogun

It really is remarkable what he's achieving.

This season at Yate has been one of the worst I've ever seen. Lost the manager and assistant from last season. Lost the whole squad from last season. Turnover of staff behind the scenes, then some coming back. Awful appointment of Beadle. Shocking football under him. He lost the players and fans. And since the return of local manager Rendal, as @Silvio Dante says, it's been a turnover of players leaving, joining, loans in and out. You don't know what you are going to get one week from the next. I was speaking to Yate Legend Pete Jackson today...he also can't remember such a muddled season. Sad times, as it's a decent Club. Sadly can't compete financially at this level.

That's a given. However...you need both these days, especially with the high intensity of the Championship, the amount of games, and the fact NP wants to play faster, high intensive football, with an aim on running and high fitness levels.

India has a diverse diet...it's such a vast country. Many of the coastal regions and southern areas consume lots of fish and shell fish. More than chicken or meat. Pulses and veg are the main diet however. So it may seem pretentious RR...but in fact it's not. When I've been to Goa and Kerala as well as Sri Lanka...I pretty much lived off fish, prawns, crabs and even lobster. There was an abundance. So to serve it in a restaurant is a true reflection ?

From my experience, it's harder to change ' personality ' than improve ability. We know the Club don't like ' bad eggs', but they also give second chances. He obviously has ability. Fingers crossed he doesn't miss a great opportunity in life, down to a bad attitude.

I guess it's down to attitude. Show the right attitude and have ability, and you'll be ahead of those who have ability but a 'questionable' attitude. As Fev says...NP said Idehan has practiced with the first team recently, and they'll be looking at him.again. Making him Captain in the recent U21 game probably shows some hope as well.

Fair play to OTC on making his debut. Never thought after watching him at Yate this season, he'd be playing in the Championship so soon. An even bigger surprise was seeing young Callum Wood on the bench today. I watched him last week, again for Yate Town. He actually has looked decent in recent weeks. Great to see these lads develop and kick on so quickly.

I'm expecting Weimann to play. In today's Presser, Np speaks about talking to Weimann today, his ability to play in various positions/being adaptable.

The one question I would have asked...is why didn't Massengo want to be here? Nige might not have given an answer, or said, ' ask him', but at least ask it.

I'm sure I read somewhere, that the Club want to bring back programmes next season. ??

It's nothing to do with me. Just shared someone else's video. ?

....this is a new one on me. Never knew this existed. So far up and obscured they give you a screen to watch ? Does this happen at other clubs?

Slightly away from Bristol Restaurants. But if you like a Country Pub there are some excellent recommendations on this list. The Bell at Saperton is a fav of mine. Hoping to visit a few I haven't been too on the list. https://www.thecotswoldsgentleman.co.uk/top-50-pubs-in-the-cotswolds-2023.html

Yes, it was good fun at the time. Met some incredible people. Learnt a lot. And had some memorable experiences, and made lifetime friendships. Thankfully once you got into a routine, there was plenty of time for the slopes, and Apres. You live on adrenaline for the best part of 5 months....and alcohol :laugh: Sadly it's a lot harder for Brits to find this sort of work since Brexit. So much red tape. Waking up in the mountains every morning, with such beautiful scenery is such a pleasure.

Thanks for the kind words RR. As I posted earlier. Critique on food and restaurants is subjective imo. Everyone can have an opinion, and like or dislike different things. I wouldn't say I'm anymore qualified than anyone else who has an opinion. I may have a certain understanding, that others may not. But I'd never be dismissive of their opinion. I may totally disagree with them, or totally agree. In this instance, I find Jay Rayner not to my liking. And haven't for a while. Just an opinion, nothing more. Others love him. It's subjective. There will be many that are far more qualified than me to have an opinion based on experience. You've only got to read reviews left on restaurant websites, to see how different we all are with opinions. Every review is valued. You can choose to agree or disagree and make you're own mind up. When I cooked in Chalets, I would have 12 to 14 people to cater for, every day for a week. Then it would be a new set of people arriving each week. All meals and drinks catered for. Unlike a restaurant, you have the same people to please for 7 days. It was a tough gig. Everybody had their own preferences. Every day was different. Some preferred fine dining, others preferred a more relaxed ' family' service experience. Expectations were high. Keeping certain items fresh at altitude was also a nightmare. Fruit and Veg goes off really quick. I wouldn't want to do it now. Everyone seems to have an allergy to something. It's a ball ache. If you had someone with a nut allergy visit, everything in the kitchen food wise was removed, deep cleaned and fresh brought in. Anyone doing a review wouldn't have a clue as to the restrictions and such like in place. Hence why I feel certain reviews are often misrepresentative. As they have no idea as to what's going on behind the scenes. And it can only take one bad review to ruin a business. As for writing a food blog/ review, I think there are enough as it is. Plus time is a premium. I'd have to give up posting here :laugh: It's certainly a tough time for the restaurant industry. Produce and power charges gone through the roof. Pop ups, street food, markets are on the rise for a reason.

Nah...it's because you're a troll. Go back to doing what you do best. Jizzing over posters of Tony Blair. I'm really not interested in your opinion. I'd rather discuss with others who I respect. I don't like you, or respect your opinion. Just avoid.