PhilC

Why do they go on about a piece of Tarmac? So weird. I wonder if Spurs put down any fresh Tarmac this summer....

Excellent game so far. I was starting to give up in the first half, but to finish 12-12 was impressive. Great start to the 2nd half.... we have a game on!

"1 enemy inside the tent is worse than 10,000 outside the tent" ?

Possibly one of the greatest ever threads on OTIB. I have read it, but not yet contributed. Why now? Well I don't know, but that doesn't matter. I have been really down for several months for numerous reasons. Sometimes coming to OTIB helps... sometimes it doesn't. But this thread reminds me that there are some really wonderful people in the world. I have had ups and downs and left and rights over the last 6 months. I have seen myself get very close to ending up in some extremely dark places, and at points questioning life. What is life? How valuable is life? Is life worth living? It was scary, very scary. The most important thing I have done in my life is reach out to family, and friends, and to tell them how I'm feeling. Even last night I messaged a friend at 9pm to say "Not so good, just needed to get in touch with someone". We were then on the phone for almost an hour, and I felt better afterwards. I was scared of getting professional help. It made me feel weak. A failure. Someone who couldn't live a life. All this even though I have had counselling before. You feel embarrassed (Even though you don't need to tell anyone you still do). I did it. I picked up the phone in and I made that call. I want help. I need help. Am I better? No not yet, it can be a long road, but I am beginning to see things in a different light. I am now at a stage where I can fight those dark thoughts rather than absorb them and end up falling in to a bigger, deeper, darker hole. Hesitant about reaching out to others? Unsure if you should get professional help? Do you feel sad or embarrassed that you have got to this place? Don't be. It's human nature to help other humans. Someone will be there for you.... Always.

True. Sale were also really difficult to deal with at times. Frustrating to watch but they did well to get the win, with the way they had set themselves up.

Wow...

Fantastic performance and a brilliant half time score. As @RedMsaid, fastest bonus point so far this season is pretty special.

Excellent post. The Armco is generally used where there is less chance of an impact. Unfortunately on this occasion it was a very high force impact. As mentioned in commentary, if he had hit it at the right angle the car would have taken a slide down the barrier and eventually come to a stop (Although there wasn't a lot of it because of where the access road was located). Here, the car has hit the barrier at such an angle and at such a force that the barrier has opened up, but the car has split at the point the roll bar (I think) hits the barrier. ( @phantom this should answer you question) The force of the impact was recorded at 53G. Amazingly Grosjean didn't lose consciousness, which I find incredible. It was around 25 seconds between impact and Grosjean jumping over the barrier. The miracle here is that he went through that barrier, thankfully saved by the halo, but also the fact he was in that fire for so long. I've watch F1 for 30 years a have only seen this sort of thing a couple of times before. A stark reminder of the fact I watch a sport incredibly dangerous for entertainment. Thankfully safety has come a very long way.

Unbelievable really. So thankful he managed to walk away. He was in that car for a long time. The halo said his life. Very scary.

No thank you. I would love to watch live football again soon, I really would, however now is not the time, in my opinion. Covid cases in the UK are on the rise. France started to let fans in to watch games since July 11th, and look how that situation has unfolded. (Not saying the increase in cases there is purely down to allowing fans in to sporting events though) We are basically allowing fans to attend games at the same time France did in terms of the number of active Covid cases, and this could well result in a sudden surge in cases and a compete backfire. Just my own opinion though, of course.

Ben Garners thoughts on the new training ground.... https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ben-garner-gives-update-bristol-4491494 "We have got an option of doing what we are currently, where we’re using marquees and temporary buildings at the current training ground we are using."

Possible, but I just wonder if the owners of the current site have said "Sorry but you can't train here anymore" and they have been left with no option...

Absoloutley no problem posting that link here mate, I'm sure many people will appreciate you putting it on their radar.

Thanks for bringing this up again. Pure Gold! And where to start!? Fastest rising club in League One... New stadium around the corner... HUGE fanbase... Premiership club!!! I wonder if icegas is this guy...

No, Asda.

No mate. The date stamp on that tweet is 18:00 - 08 Apr 20

Here you go ?

It was obviously because of the amazing bestist in da world supporters. Don't forget refs gets sent there to see how they will cope with their massive home support and intimidating atmosphere.

I certainly think discussions will be taking place as early as next month. I would imagine there could potentially be a reduction in the number of host cities as you say, if that's feasible. I also wonder how long it will take the British Media to say "It could be the first 'home' tournament since '96 because we already have the infrastructure in place, best stadiums, etc etc..."

Sorry wait.... this thread has been slightly side tracked. It still states Bristol Rugby? Sheesh, still hanging on to the fact they stole it then?

They really are such a ****ing bunch of deluded ****ing ****s. (Sorry I am in a bad mood today so needed to vent some anger, and this felt appropriate)

Delighted with The Glos promotion, although I am already worried about next season!

I was out having drink after work tonight and pointed out to one of the prowed loyal and true that we will have 3x, almost 4x more than their attendance vs Gillingham. His response...? "You sound bitter" #gaslogic

It's a disgrace. Wimbledon should clearly pay for their third kit and face a points deduction for the inconvenience to the gas....