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15 minutes ago, Dr Balls said:

Scrum caps are not really for protecting your head (because they don’t do much) but rather preventing the old “cauliflower ear”. It’s a better alternative than what we used to use, which was electrical tape around your head, taping your ears tightly to the side of your head to keep them out of harms way. And this was the era (in the 70s and 80s) when a boot to the head was a lot more common because of the rucking laws, which allowed players to “rake out” the ball with their feet from within a pile of bodies, plus scrums were much more a free-for-all.

Been there & done that Dr Balls & got the scars to prove it. Them were the days 

2 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

It would seem I have a problem with players whose family names begin with J - David Johnson comes to mind .

Cheers Dave 

With concussion & the long term effects in Ozzie Rules football we're seeing more & more junior players wearing protective head gear & there a few players at the top level wearing protective equipment also. I realise that our two games are totally different in their structures but does anyone know if any players have tried to protect their heads with similar equipment. I would think that because of the different game formats that such protection would be cumbersome or not feasible but I'm curious to know if it has been tried. I cannot remember seeing anything other than some facial protection for players in the past but maybe some of our OTIB members can enlighten me (without being rude ).

6 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

We just need to be alert.............................

9 hours ago, Major Isewater said:

There are too many loofs in football.

Only one thing worse Major......................a Feral Loof, they are amongst us !!!

11 hours ago, firstdivision said:

How did you make that leap to me liking LJ’s interviews. Flawed logic.
I just prefer less sneering, a bit of tolerance (for the odd many daft questions) and a realisation that you can cut through to the supporters who are quite interested in most information about the club. It’s not that difficult. 
 

 

I have no doubt in my mind that he would talk about the club if the questions were not so dumb or stereotyped, imo he's merely answering the questions in the manner they are asked.

1 hour ago, firstdivision said:

I'd say it's pretty tedious. He knows exactly what's behind the question - just decides to play the smart a**e.

He forgets he's really talking to the fans. Plays the man (the journalist) rather than the ball (the supporters, who just like a bit of info).

 

 

Your entitled to your opinion/interpretation. Personally it doesn't concern me, I just found it very funny.

On 26/12/2021 at 11:10, pillred said:

And as we speak we are 13 for 2 this looks like it will be an ozwash 5-0.

This is when I go into hiding to avoid all the 5hite that gets thrown my way. 

Jeeesus how I hate the Ozzie cricket team, individually good blokes, collectively aRseholes 

5 hours ago, just like watching brazil said:

Got to take your hat off to them.

Ho Ho Ho 

7 hours ago, CheddarReds said:

I thought Luton would still fancy their chances with only 7 fit bodies!

5 hours ago, oldstandrobin said:

Dont know what the attraction of Oz is, sat here in the garden, rain coming in hard from the South West, wind blustery. fog on Brent Knoll, my barbecue keeps going out, and my sausages are soaked. Watching City for 60 plus years does this to your mind. Would I swop, you bet I would  Merry Xmas to anyone on this planet who supports City, especially our Oz friends.

Not all roses here mate, didn't have to light the BBQ its so hot they cook without it & I don't know what the sausages were like because the bloody flies carried them off...................

Only joking, "All" supporters have yourself a Safe & Happy Xmas & lets hope that 2022 can be a better year all-round, City & health.

51 minutes ago, Isawjonshaw said:

What else could it be????

Exactly!!.......

3 hours ago, Red Shadow said:

Bloke I used to sit next to in the Dolman always referred to the radio as the wireless. He was old mind.

I still do..............

3 minutes ago, supercidered said:

I still call it 'taped'.

God, I'm old.

You are not alone !!! 

I bought the book a while ago & it was a very good read.

On 18/12/2021 at 00:28, bcfcredandwhite said:

.. and both took us closer to achieving top flight football again than any other manager since the great Alan Dicks

Perhaps SL should name a stand 'The Johnson Stand' in recognition of the services that family have given the club? 

You having a laugh ?

15 hours ago, BigTone said:

I think we will try and cash in on Wells, Palmer & Dasilva. Regrettably I think Massengo also. Weimann we need to keep.

W, P & D may as well go imo but sadly I think you could be right about Massengo, I fear a lot bigger/better clubs than us will be knocking on the door.

On 19/12/2021 at 06:52, Roger Red Hat said:

Have the bunch near you also got minimal experience?

Have the bunch near you got minimal experience tolerance?

2 hours ago, Andy082005 said:

I’ll be honest….I’d prefer the owner to move on before the manager 

Careful what you wish for !!

1 hour ago, Fordy62 said:

Ayling, you’re not good enough get out. Freeman, you’re not good enough either…

Yes, that turned out well didn't it 

1 hour ago, swanker said:

I’m going but my Mrs is giving me some serious stick. No kissing and cuddling on Saturday night for me

What about when you get home 

13 hours ago, phantom said:

 

Face coverings are required in the East Stand concourse and all other inside areas, such as toilets and entry and exit vomitories.

Hate that term, does that make WC's the Vomitoriums

3 minutes ago, archie andrews said:

harriott?...

Are you just trying to cook up a long thread of puns ?

4 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Some happy wives!

Impossible......................