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Apologies @KevP I had missed this reply. Thanks for the post ?

Something VERY odd about this

On 2518 for us - that's 18 pages of hidden posts !!

I have to admit I had never heard of this guy, and no idea what he did

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs will go on trial in January next year accused of headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her. Mr Giggs, 47, allegedly assaulted Kate Greville, 36, and caused her actual bodily harm at his home in Greater Manchester on 1 November last year. He is also accused of controlling and coercive behaviour between December 2017 and November 2020. He will face trial at Manchester Crown Court on 24 January. Mr Giggs, who is now Wales boss, appeared at the court on Friday during a short hearing where he confirmed his identity and the date was set. He was told the trial could last three weeks. He will also attend a plea and trial preparation hearing on 23 July. The court was told that the crown was yet to "particularise the indictment" in relation to the accusation of controlling and coercive behaviour. Mr Giggs, who is accused of using violence, isolation, belittling, humiliation, harassment, degradation and abuse, previously issued a statement saying he would "look forward to clearing my name". He has also been charged with common assault by beating of Ms Greville's younger sister, Emma Greville, in the alleged same incident, which he also denies. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) announced caretaker boss Robert Page will manage the country at this summer's European Championship finals.

True facts. 1. In the 1400s a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have 'the rule of thumb.' 2. Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen Only... Ladies Forbidden'... and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language. 3. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: Spades - King David, Hearts - Charlemagne, Clubs -Alexander the Great, Diamonds - Julius Caesar 4. In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... 'goodnight, sleep tight.' 5. It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon. 6. Since 1992, Rovers fans have said they are "coming for City" at the start of every football season, hence the phrase ‘deluded twat’.

Drink drink drink - Mario Lanza

"That" Mark Hughes would probably improve the quality of their squad too !

Indeed it is, there were a few in Cardiff but closed down They have had a complete rebrand and worse luck it actually tastes ok sober now

I moved very near to there, no word of a lie I popped in there the Friday after moving and he told me he was closing Now a Pizza hut delivery shop

Used to be a Miss Millies as it was the only place open between the bar and my house Sadly they moved in Weston and no longer en route Now use just eat, Doner meat and chips and breaded mushrooms

That's what we thought this season

Will it not go the same way as Sheffield Wednesday in that the points deduction will be the following season? Am I correct in saying the actual offence they are being charged with is from two years ago? I would more than happily see them start with an inferior number of points and struggle all through next season

Crowds increasing again

100% agree I would question why those within the club are not asking these questions

It's somewhat refreshing to see they continually make a mess of everything that they are involved with

How does that compare with the age equivalent male teams?

Great news @BigTonex

Men’s Ashes Schedule – 2021-22 1st Test: 8-12 December – Gabba, Brisbane 2nd Test: 16-20 December – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Day/night) 3rd Test: 26-30 December – MCG, Melbourne 4th Test: 5-9 January – SCG, Sydney 5th Test: 14-18 January – Optus Stadium, Perth

Four stands open I thought

Kentucky in America

The odd thing is that she must still have months of maternity leave to take

Matt Beard confirmed as leaving too