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I realise there are a few examples, but generally it's not a done thing, especially at our level. My view is that if something rarely happens then there usually is a valid reason for that.

You got to ask, if it's such a great idea why don't other clubs do the same?

It's never easy to hear such news, but when it's such a shock it's even more hard to comprehend and cope with. Especially hard at this time of year when everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. My thoughts are with everyone who knew him, take care xx

You got to log into the kids account that you set up the membership for. You have to add the game you want into the basket, but only home league games, not cups. You only have a choice of Dolman wings, south stand or family area only. The price should reduce to £0 in the basket. You can only use the offer once. Hope this helps

Not that I know of, but like others have said anything is possible.

Fair point, that's why I'm not an accountant or anything remotely related to business

As I said I think he was treated poorly, but he was an expensive option too and ultimately I don't know if we were actually getting the best value out of him, or was likely too in the future if it was true about him not being at the club much. I think he was probably a victim of his own success. He was brought in to cut costs and did that, but as I said he himself was a financial cost, wages and other stuff I cannot disclose. Once his job was done, finance wise he was surplus to our needs and a cheaper option was sought. Saying that though we had to buy up the contract of Manning which was not much in comparison to Pearson but was a cost all the same. As I said what Pearson walked away with was life-changing for most 'normal' people.

You will have to trust me on this, or not I don't mind. I was surprised by the figure and if it was only for 6mths as you say it was a lot of money we were paying for his services. I didn't think it was right how he was sacked and didn't like how it was done but what he was paid tainted my view somewhat. I certainly won't worry about him financially, but as he is struggling with poor health I bet he would give most of it up if he could improve that in an instant.

Next year's accounts isn't going to look too great are they with all the hiring and firing we have done. Pearson alone got a huge payout. Obviously we have saved on wages and any bonuses, but he certainly walked away set up for life.

Regarding calendars, the Bears men and women are sharing too. Doesn't make it right though

Impressive haul in a day, a great way to spend a day, I'd love it

Hate to tell you this but our first Easter Eggs arrived in store last Thursday (14th Dec). They are usually put on the shelves on Boxing Day but this year we have been told to merchandise them immediately, so they are available to buy right now

Totally agree. It's two fluffing days the shops are shut, so why shop like you are being under siege for a month or two and can't leave the house. Trolleys full of food costing hundreds and hundreds of £££'s. People getting into debt for two days of eating, drinking and swopping crappy presents. Garbage the lot of it. What cost of living crisis.

Cornick always make me think like he is playing with a group of mates in a pub team for fun. He seems to enjoy himself and is willing to have a go, but if he gets the ball it is rarely cleanly taken cleanly and it seems almost by accident. If the ball gets passed to him it is like he is surprised and not ready for it, he then seems to panic and nothing he does seems very natural or comfortable. He is hard to watch, I'd love him to live up to his song but with the odd 10 minutes here and there it's not going to happen easily or any time soon.

Sod that, I'd rather go to Watford! I am going btw, I had booked a day's leave then luckily found my workplace is closed that day now, result!

It's just purely to space the games. It's Fri, Tues, Fri, Mon now. It's a day better. Home, Away, Away, Home. The Bears are away when we play Hull at home on that Friday evening, then they are home to Exeter when we are away at Birmingham the following Friday (29th).

I agree but unfortunately how we now treat footballers is far removed from your normal folk. They are totally pampered in order to get the best out of them. How many people who for example have to work in Cardiff for a couple of hours get free transport provided there and back by your employer, you also have accomodation in the best hotel the evening before to say nothing off all meals provided and a massage or two before work! Even when working at home, all meals provided free of charge every day. Full medical care, parking, transport free of charge. On a home match day (and sometimes away) you can bring your partner and children, parents etc to watch you work. They are provided with food and drink, match tickets, parking etc too, all free of charge. Is this what a 'normal' person gets? Maybe I'm being a bit flippant, but hopefully some of you might get the point I'm making. I don't think it's so easy now than it was even a few years ago for players to down tools or hide. Technology sees to that. I also think players are treated almost like racehorses, pampered and flogged at the same time. But when you stop being of value there is always another to take your place and you fade out of favour pretty quickly, it's very competitive so enjoy it when they can.

I'm not a youngster, but yes you have a point. I guess I was comparing it against how cold I've felt at other games recently, Southampton was bitter for example. Always feels warmer when we win though

It's always announced at the end of the match

It's not freezing, it's great conditions for a game of football!

I guess they just wanted to do just one print run as it's cheaper. I just think there should be a choice, I don't want to be forced into anyone's Venn diagram. I usually buy a few calenders, this year they won't get my money.

Exactly. If they were going to do mixed they should have done two players per month, or even better have totally separate calendars.

Yes but did you see it's a mixed calender with one month for the men and next for the women. Utter garbage, won't be buying that.

He lives apart.