SecretSam Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 19 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Not sure that emoji is appropriate. For all the laughs we have had meeting players that are out on lash, Ralph Milne is the tragic side of the story. Alcoholism is no laughing matter. To be clear, let's leave out those who had an alcohol problem, as opposed to those who just liked a few. I'm not au fait (ITK) enough to know who is and isn't in which list, so will take others' advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 22 hours ago, SecretSam said: Updated, we need a drunk keeper, smashed full backs, a zig-zagging right wing and a manager. Cashley RB Caulker Coles Bailey RM Tommy Doc Gow McIndoe Peacock Jacki Manager Right, I've updated in bold, taken out Tins, who wasn't a drinker, and Nobes, because if it's someone with a real problem - that's not kind. Ray Cashley in because I just about remember watching him play, ditto Gerry Gow. McIndoe and Bailey are in. Did someone say that our esteemed kit man liked a tipple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 39 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Cashley RB Caulker Coles Bailey RM Tommy Doc Gow McIndoe Peacock Jacki Manager Right, I've updated in bold, taken out Tins, who wasn't a drinker, and Nobes, because if it's someone with a real problem - that's not kind. Ray Cashley in because I just about remember watching him play, ditto Gerry Gow. McIndoe and Bailey are in. Did someone say that our esteemed kit man liked a tipple? Liked or you mean likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Yes, Scott Murray is yer right mid sorted Aizlewood should go in as centre half and then Coles can play right back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderMeUp Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Liam miller loved a drink and a dance floor! Him and goodfella used to always be in the world on a sat night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 At least this thread finally provides the answer to the question "why have Bristol City never been in the Premier League?" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, SecretSam said: We still need a drunken manager Cashley Coles Caulker Aizlewood Bailey Scott M Tommy Doc Gow McIndoe Peacock Jacki Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Steve Coppell for the manager ? How did Bradley Orr not make the team Don't think Nobes had a drink problem, he just liked to party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtrojan Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Err Mcindoe was teatotal when he was with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Redtrojan said: Err Mcindoe was teatotal when he was with us. 12 months later, he was drinking DP like it was water with OPM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 9 hours ago, redkev said: This might be a bit controversial but on the subject of alcohol I really find it hard how you can become addicted ( no I’m not knocking the people with addictions at all it must be awful and so frustrating) I love a few pints and a Benidorm weekend / stag weekend all those things we love to do with the lads / lasses even on holiday with the sun shining I could have a pint 9 o clock no problem but to let in take over my life I find that so hard . Like I say I’m not knocking anyone who has an addiction like I say it must be so frustrating & damaging and yes I have lost a couple of mates to it , heartbreaking i cant answer how i got addicted, it sort of gets you if that makes sense. i never went out with intentions of getting pissed every night in my teens, just couldnt stop until closing time.took me 20 years to get off it and lost a lot more than money in that time. 23 years dry now (24 new years day) and will always be grateful to robbored for being there when i needed that support to crack it. and no,its not controversial, i could never understand why i couldnt just be a social drinker 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Benny Lennartson liked a brew or 8 didn't he? They've got nothing else to do in Sweden anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, redsquirrel said: i cant answer how i got addicted, it sort of gets you if that makes sense. i never went out with intentions of getting pissed every night in my teens, just couldnt stop until closing time.took me 20 years to get off it and lost a lot more than money in that time. 23 years dry now (24 new years day) and will always be grateful to robbored for being there when i needed that support to crack it. and no,its not controversial, i could never understand why i couldnt just be a social drinker Well done for overcoming your issues , like I said there was no way I was having a pop at anybody with a alcohol addition , perhaps I’m just lucky perhaps it’s just in my make up perhaps it’s my job ( I am a bit sad my work always comes first and always has just the way my dad brought me up ) don’t get me wrong I have done the usual stupid things when drinking at football in town even when home with the family after a session , in my teens 20s and 30s most weekends were pretty much on it for social reasons but luckily for me I have never had the urge to drink for drinks sake even when adversity has come my way . again well done for beating the addiction I watched one of my friends drink himself to death even after he had been warned by the Dr that unless he stopped he wouldnt get through it I’m afraid the Dr was right , he was 38 and as far as we all knew had no issues that we could see or that he would admit too , so very sad he was a top bloke oh and well done for Robbored for being there for you Edited November 22, 2023 by redkev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 44 minutes ago, redsquirrel said: i cant answer how i got addicted, it sort of gets you if that makes sense. i never went out with intentions of getting pissed every night in my teens, just couldnt stop until closing time.took me 20 years to get off it and lost a lot more than money in that time. 23 years dry now (24 new years day) and will always be grateful to robbored for being there when i needed that support to crack it. and no,its not controversial, i could never understand why i couldnt just be a social drinker 20 years myself, started off as a teenager drinking at weekends to a 37 Yr old drinking to avoid the shakes.it creeps up on you but it is a drug after all.best thing I did was quit and lead a decent life. Well done on 24years of freedom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, forbespm said: 20 years myself, started off as a teenager drinking at weekends to a 37 Yr old drinking to avoid the shakes.it creeps up on you but it is a drug after all.best thing I did was quit and lead a decent life. Well done on 24years of freedom top man it is a decent life too isn't it. i had my first real headache this year, i put it down to the weather, i certainly havent missed those one bit 45 minutes ago, redkev said: Well done for overcoming your issues , like I said there was no way I was having a pop at anybody with a alcohol addition , perhaps I’m just lucky perhaps it’s just in my make up perhaps it’s my job ( I am a bit sad my work always comes first and always has just the way my dad brought me up ) i know you werent having a pop mate. fwiw, i think anybody could suffer, like everybody has got it but only gets triggered in some.. probs miles off it but that sits well with me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 22 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Not sure that emoji is appropriate. For all the laughs we have had meeting players that are out on lash, Ralph Milne is the tragic side of the story. Alcoholism is no laughing matter. The emoji relates to Ralph being in the starting 11, nothing more, nothing less. The lad had big issues as we know. I'm sure the documented interviews from his partner, who suffered physical abuse, tells the sad story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 21/11/2023 at 20:32, Kid in the Riot said: How on earth hasn't Scott Murray been mentioned?! Remember seeing him Keith Mullen and Mickey bell on a night out in Chicago rock on a Tuesday Scotty was pole dancing falling over and got chucked out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, redsquirrel said: top man it is a decent life too isn't it. i had my first real headache this year, i put it down to the weather, i certainly havent missed those one bit i know you werent having a pop mate. fwiw, i think anybody could suffer, like everybody has got it but only gets triggered in some.. probs miles off it but that sits well with me Keep up the good work - perhaps if we ever get to the prem you might afford yourself a small half ( non alcoholic of course ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, Tomo said: The emoji relates to Ralph being in the starting 11, nothing more, nothing less. The lad had big issues as we know. I'm sure the documented interviews from his partner, who suffered physical abuse, tells the sad story. Sadly his partner isn’t alone with this , the last thing I want when I have had a beer ( actually not just when I have had a beer ) is confrontation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 This thread has depressed me a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 4 hours ago, redsquirrel said: i cant answer how i got addicted, it sort of gets you if that makes sense. i never went out with intentions of getting pissed every night in my teens, just couldnt stop until closing time.took me 20 years to get off it and lost a lot more than money in that time. 23 years dry now (24 new years day) and will always be grateful to robbored for being there when i needed that support to crack it. and no,its not controversial, i could never understand why i couldnt just be a social drinker Great post. Congratulations on winning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 7 hours ago, fairweather said: This thread has depressed me a bit. Yes, it's taken a dark turn, but deep love to those who've battled dependence and won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 12 hours ago, redsquirrel said: i cant answer how i got addicted, it sort of gets you if that makes sense. i never went out with intentions of getting pissed every night in my teens, just couldnt stop until closing time.took me 20 years to get off it and lost a lot more than money in that time. 23 years dry now (24 new years day) and will always be grateful to robbored for being there when i needed that support to crack it. and no,its not controversial, i could never understand why i couldnt just be a social drinker At an AA meeting in Taunton many years ago a guy was sharing (often part of an AA meeting) and he described his addiction to alcohol as an ‘allergy’……I’d never heard alcoholism described in that way before but it made perfect sense and applied to recovery perfectly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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