32 minutes ago, Robbored said:

If you want to be cynical - try this. To ease the financial plight of many lower league clubs the draw ‘randomly’  selects the PL clubs home to a lower league club……….. 

With all due respect Your Robboness that is a load of old bollycocks and you know it. At the end of the day then why fix what isn't broken.

35 minutes ago, phantom said:

Interesting debate on TV last weekend between key stakeholders, horses are obviously bred to be a top animal and are given a top lifestyle, but on a flipside nobody wants to see any of them pass away - stands to reason

One thing I didn't realise last year, the group that were behind all the demo's are a group that not only want to ban horse racing but they also believe any animal should not be kept as a pet - I'm not so sure if dog / cat owners had been made aware of this they would have got the support they got - anyone who uses that argument is a complete Froot Loop

Another fact highlighted, more people get killed on a daily basis in car accidents, but there are not calls to ban cars - not many horses drive cars and anyway that isn't the issue

Actual deaths on courses nowadays are much lower than in the past, and it was good to see those involved with the National listen to animal welfare groups about their recommendations to improve the safety, which ultimately was much better than in previous years - a step in the right direction

Behind football Horse racing is the second most watched sport in the UK, so there is clearly not that big an issue to the majority - we are talking just Steeplechase not all horse racing in general

5 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said:

Might have beaten them on pens at their place. Even more magical for the 7000 or so away fans.

Yes, but without the extra spondoolies in the bank.

27 minutes ago, phantom said:

Agree, but ultimately how often does a smaller club get a replay with a big club?

We have a few times over the years

24 minutes ago, Robbored said:

Right decision - extra time and penalties. Overdue in my view.

On the flip side it can be quite a revenue earner for some of the smaller clubs.

With all the tips on here @Maldini will need 5 weeks rather than 5 days.

On 14/04/2024 at 20:33, Leabrook said:

Seen a lot of people moaning it isn’t the same race anymore. It’s not….no horse died. Amazed that people would rather horses died than not. 

Seen a lot of people moaning it isn’t the same race anymore. It’s not….no horse died. Amazed that people would rather horses died than not. 

Not in the National itself.  IMO all Steeplechasing should be stopped. 

Two horses have died during Ladies Day at the Grand National Festival.

Both horses fell at jumps and were treated on the track, at Aintree Race Course in Liverpool.

Giovinco fell at the final fence of the Mildmay Novices' Chase just before 2pm, and required treatment on the track.

He was treated by vets for an extended time, but could not be saved from the injuries sustained in the fall.

Giovinco was trained by two-time Grand National winner Lucinda Russell, and was seven years old.

A second horse, Pikar, was killed when he broke his neck after a fall, campaign group Animal Aid said.

Pikar, ridden by Stephen Mulqueen and trained at Dan Skelton's yard, fell at the second last hurdle in the last race of the day.

2 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said:

Where did you get the cloud seeding from? All ive read is it was a severe rainstorm, that effected most of the UAE and also Bahrain and Oman.

Climate change.

Some reports say it was due to cloud seeding and others say otherwise.  Seems daft IMO to mess with nature.  See below:

Cloud seeding in Dubai: Everything you need to know

Making it rain, on purpose

11 hours ago, phantom said:

Those above Dubai have been messing around with cloud seeding, the past 24 hours saw the results (literally) of the perfect storm, with one a half years rainfall falling in just 24 hours 

 

 

 

Doesn't seem to be the best idea in the World.  I suppose the other question is .................. why ?

3 minutes ago, Maldini said:

Heading off to Lisbon on the 21st for 5 days. 

Any suggestions for must see sites, bars etc.

Hoping to watch Sporting v Vitoria.

Cheers

No suggestions other than have a a great time

On 11/04/2024 at 23:23, phantom said:

There are monthly meetings which are online and anyone can dial in and attend 

When there are wheels in motion the fan base will be made aware straight away 

How do we dial in Phants ?

6 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

For anyone that wants to dress for the occasion Gurds of Taunton do the 3 spot neckerchief!

https://www.gurds.co.uk/accessories/handkerchief/wurzels-red-spot-neckerchief__1668

 

You would want to make sure you don't get your T's & G's muddled around

2 hours ago, exAtyeoMax said:

 

 

Good enough reason to stay at home.

14 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

What’s interesting about the Twine discussion is that it’s not really split on “factions” - whether people are more pro LM or LM doubters, this thread has mainly the same conclusion - that he’s not really worth the likely fee and, other than Lez doing his normal stuff, pretty much everyone is on a scale of doubting the signing to straight out not wanting to do it.

There is no question LM knows more about Twine than any of us, and he may see him as a puzzle piece that is only fully effective with the rest of the puzzle, but it’d be an odd scenario when we’ve all seen him that the majority of this thread is totally wrong.

 

Puzzling really

7 minutes ago, Super said:

I have noticed more people going down on the half hour mark some don't even come back!

And that's just the players

14 hours ago, Malago said:

The Grand National - killing of horses is not great entertainment to me

The US Masters - golf is fun to play and shite to watch  

Arsenal bottling their league challenge. - now you're talking !!!

Always have a soft spot for them despite their moronic owner.  Sadly they look doomed for the drop.

1 hour ago, Glen hump said:

Yeah go a few times a year’ usually Cala d or , Cala egos’ but have been all over Mallorca’ really love it 

Clevedons nice

2 minutes ago, RedM said:

Think some of Huddersfield's bench could be in trouble if she reports them for having a go at her as she left the pitch, lots of shouting and fingers in her face. Not nice.

 

 

 

Maybe invitations for dinner in a Northern kind of way.

2 minutes ago, cellist said:

Huddersfield player down having been hit by a football. What are the chances 

The poor pet. Is it life threatening ?

Just now, Major Isewater said:

For all but the coaching staff. 
 

Our coaching staff are 100% drivers only

Well **** that for a box of Smarties.  Ooh Roo Liam asap

27 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said:

Highlight so far is almost certainly the half time burger. 

Was it that bad ?

3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

Any relation to Louis Carey ? 

Older brother who ascended to bigger and better things