Rob k

2 minutes ago, Jim Davey said:

Cheltnam festival ,Royal Ascot and Aintree Grand national week all to be avoided nowadays in my humble opinion .

I go Tuesday of the festival, Tuesday and Wednesday of Royal Ascot and both are fine. I’ve also added on the DRF which is a brilliant 2 days to my calendar.

29 minutes ago, nebristolred said:

I do think that an Oasis reunion, should it ever happen, has been hyped to such a ridiculous level now that it could never possibly live up to it. And it would no doubt cost £300 for a ticket and be full of the piss-throwing chavvy bell ends that end up at these gigs. They do have really strong songs though that are the best to belt out, and both Noel and Liam live are good fun.

As far as Manc bands go, The Smiths and The Roses were better for me but I think a lot of the Oasis hate is purely down to how 'everywhere' they are. In some very specific demographics they're arguably actually bigger than The Beatles, so I can see why they do some people's heads in and would be a Room 101 band.

I’d love a one off tour - i loved Oasis. They were the first band that i ever took any notice of. I’m off to watch Liam in June which I’m hoping will be as close to Oasis as it can get. 

13 hours ago, Lew-T said:

People who put there bins out 2 days before the collection…

 

Yes, we get it. You’re stupidly organised. Stop showing off!

That’s my missus then

On 28/12/2023 at 11:57, frenchred said:

Probably has a factor

The big meetings are still well supported but to have 4 or 5 meetings every day certainly dilutes the attraction and competiveness 

 Cheltenham tomorrow a prime example - it’s a shocking card. 

Just now, Andy082005 said:

Agree - it wasn’t boring, just lacked quality in the final third. 
 

We could have carried on the game until midnight and neither team would have scored 

Agree again - we were much the better side just lacking the final piece tonight.

4 minutes ago, frenchred said:

Hahaha, what a blinkered personal opinion!

Not everyone goes for the beer and won't stop going because it's £1 more expensive than down the pub!

It's a huge sport followed by millions

It’s not a blinkered view at all, read what i wrote.  £7.50 a pint puts the casual race goer off. How many thousands was attendance down by for the King George day at Kempton this year compared to pre Covid attendances? 
I have a Cheltenham membership and some of the meetings have been very quiet. 

6 minutes ago, nebristolred said:

As you say, it depends on what you count as 'interest' or 'following'. I have a bunch of mates who regularly bet on it, but none of them 'follow' it or have any clue about particular horses, and sometimes don't even watch it. It's just some passive weekend fun for them.

Crowds are going down as the ‘casual punter’ is getting fed up of the ridiculous price of beer at these places. Our group for one has definitely got smaller all down to the prices on course.

1 hour ago, robinforlife2 said:

Agree, one of only a few managers I would have loved to seen manage us, same as Holloway. Don't care about their history's, who they support and the like, but in their prime they installed passion in players and fans and made people over achieve, and that's how winnings done. 

Holloway? Not in a million years would i have ever accepted that Gas **** as our manager. No chance 

3 minutes ago, Lewisdabaron said:

So you’re asking if its ok to risk your safety of you & your family for the sake of saving a few quid? 

Get an away ticket to be sure of no trouble. 

Everyone rightly or wrongly knows the rules of sitting in the home end. Do it by all means, but no, don’t celebrate if you score as you’re asking for trouble. 

6 minutes ago, phantom said:

Arsenal Vs Liverpool has started on fire 

That was a pen for me for Liverpool 

I’d say not as they generally don’t have the same resale value as a player. The top managers in the prem id have thought we’re on par with the top wage earners though. 

4 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

You can't sack someone because of their health. 

Of course they've dressed it up as he was under performing etc but if it was a consideration in their decision, then thats ******* wrong on some many levels. Especially from a club that likes to promote how much good they do. 

Nige seems to be well enough to go for walks on the beach. 

You don’t sack them in the traditional way,  (as far as I’m aware) the term of their contract will be paid up, or they continued to be paid until they get re-employed by another club. 

9 hours ago, italian dave said:

I don’t watch it either, so I’m probably no better qualified! But, I guess, being the star player in a national side that’s reached a World Cup final?

You can debate the relative merits of different sports: some would argue that darts or snooker aren’t as worthy of recognition as “proper” sports like football of cricket. But that’s not really the point.

It gives him ammunition, but only ammunition to be nasty. Whatever you think of women’s football, Mary Earps has been successful in her field: more successful than Barton last year, by some distance. Even if you disagree, just be gracious and congratulate a fellow sports person.

Yeah i get what you’re saying, there are seperate arguments really.  Did she deserve a nomination, not in my opinion as i think there are a lot of others out there that are more worthy of the award this year, (and for me it has nothing to do with the fact shes a women as my nomination would have been a different woman) but as she was nominated and won, then your right, just say well done. 

18 minutes ago, italian dave said:

We’ll all have different views about who should have won. Barton’s entitled to his, just as you and I are.

But his comments go way beyond that, don’t they? “Women” in that derogatory way. Getting personally offensive. Implied criticism of people who just don’t happen to share his view.

He really is a thoroughly unpleasant individual. 

I agree he’s a nasty person and should never talk about anyone the way he does - however, and i appreciate this will be an unpopular view, something like this gives him ammunition imo, what has she done to deserve this award, or even be nominated for it? I will be honest though and say, i don’t watch this program anymore so i could well be missing something. 

Give away fans 3k and have safe standing in the corner of the Atyeo for 1000 or so if you want some sort of atmosphere in our ground. Every other club is able to deal with segregation so not sure why we can’t 

On 20/12/2023 at 06:58, spudski said:

As a 'Steak House'...I think they are really poor, so I'm not surprised. 

People go on about Pasture being the best. I disagree...I've found the Ox in Corn St, much better. 

Steaks and other items on menu all quality, and service and ambience much nicer imo. 

Worth trying if you haven't.

https://theoxbristol.com/

 

My mate raves about the place, i need to give it a go. 

28 minutes ago, richwwtk said:

For once Spud, we are in agreement!

Is there any other road user that is out there for the fun of it rather than trying to get somewhere?

If you want to cycle for lesiure go offroad you slow, wasting my time *****!

Plenty of boy racers are on the road for ‘fun’ and are bigger and more dangerous ****s than any cyclist I’ve ever seen.

im also going to presume you have never seen a horse either 

1 hour ago, Northern Red said:

Last night:

This morning, having obviously remembered what his act is meant to be now:

 

Well she shouldn’t have won that award in my opinion, plenty of others more deserving, Lucy Charles-Barclay for one.

15 minutes ago, Midred said:

On the radio when someone is asked for their experience.

Can you "Paint me a picture?" 

Can you tell us about "the journey you have taken?"

Corporate talk full stop 

‘reach out to x’

’Circle back’

’thanks for the note’ ( just say email ffs)

‘Can you prepare a deck’ 

13 hours ago, 2015 said:

Don't get me wrong, I like Christmas. I like it for having time off work myself, and spending some time with friends and family. 

People have lost what the true value of Christmas is by overspending and competing with others to buy the best gifts for their loved ones. It's sad and is slowly losing its meaning year on year.

Xmas is losing its meaning, i saw yesterday that the Morrisons local in Yate will be open until 3pm on Xmas day which i find a bit sad. 

Went to Steak of the Art the other day, it was ok but won’t be rushing back. It took an absolute age to get the food out.

3 hours ago, spudski said:

I agree...they are awful to ride on. No wonder cyclists with expensive bikes avoid. 

I used to join the lanes by Brimsham and head out towards Cromhall. Many cyclists... unfortunately many lorries as well. 

 

I go through those lanes quite a bit, i will always pull in for cars as i got ploughed in to from behind once and the driver left the scene, im convinced when I’m reading some comments about cyclists that some people would have preferred i was killed as would mean one less on the road

20 hours ago, spudski said:

Cycling on roads to commute I'm on board with. Also like you say, if cycle lanes are provided then use them. I'd actually make it law that cyclists have to use them if provided. 

What I'm not on board with...and this comes from me a recent ex cyclist, is the hypocrisy of using the roads built for commuting, for a form of racing. 

Lycra clad racers, in groups or clubs, clipped in, going as fast as possible, the majority trying to beat their personal best times on Garmin etc. 

Clogging up the road, often ignoring traffic laws. Often being dangerous. They don't want to slow down, don't want to unclip...focussed purely on personal best times. 

No insurance.

As someone who's been there and done it, knows how the community think, then imo it's madness. 

The lycra clad will also not use cycle lanes. 

Oh...and add Jeremy Vine to that. Worst cyclist in the world. 

Tbf, as someone who likes cycling, I’d only not use a cycle path if it was unridable, the ones out of Yate towards Frampton are always rubbish with crap and stones all over them, and i generally ride wide in the road when there are potholes everywhere and i don’t fancy crashing. Blame the useless council for not sorting them.

There are a few places where an event will take place, the road from Parker’s to Cromhall is a TT route where you do try and beat your time, but it’s a straight road with no traffic lights so normal road laws apply to drivers.

Ps - most people I know who cycle are insured 

1 hour ago, TV Tom said:

I wouldn’t of remembered but as someone has stated it was probably Claire’s, i do remember it was just up the road and up a flight of stairs

I got launched out of Claire’s once by 3 bouncers - my crime was to accidentally drop my glass!! 

17 hours ago, Slippin cider said:

No, that’s ok , it’s when people are asked a question and they start their reply with it …

Mine is when people use the phrase - ‘My bad’ 

**** off