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I appreciate and i assume others do as well, whilst some have a rather large chip off their shoulder I agree, I have no problem with his posts. They are sensible, non-provocative and thoughtful. No-one here is particularly interested in Spurs themselves, but where we have a common interest in a player, it's good to hear another perspective. Carry on, mate.

Yes, always worth reading. And so quick!

Yes, he gives you the luxury of controlling the midfield.

Isn't it great when someone does this stuff for you? If he didn't exist, we'd have to invent him. Thank you.

Ironic that his handball gave away the goal that sent them down, and relegation makes it likely they will have to sell him...

Haven't done it, but it looks interesting and I might enquire further. On distance courses generally, I did some tutoring with the OU and found that while they suit some people very much, others who thought they would be OK with it really struggled. Mainly, the ones who gave up were those who were too optimistic in their assessment of how much time they would be able to commit to it (quality time, not a half hour here and there when knackered or with kids needing attention), or maybe not disciplined enough to use the time they had. Also, what was noticeable was how many really appreciated the face-to-face tutorials where they could see how other people were doing and exchange thoughts with them - studying alone is a bit disorienting for some people, they're sometimes not sure if they are doing OK, and often they imagine that everyone else must be doing just fine and they are getting behind. Getting together with other students, even if only occasionally, seemed to be really important for most people. Courses which don't offer this may miss out on an important dimension. I would have thought that a photography course should be more amenable to online discussion than most courses, which might offset this. As for the points counting towards a degree, the OU credit transfer page only mentions one of the photography courses offered by OCA, so it might be worth checking this out specifically if it's an important consideration. Please use short links

Good points. (and good article). Aesthetics are important. That's why people made a fuss about the Trinty Road stand. This is more than just something that should look good. It's meant to be something that people can identify with - that's its main purpose. But how it looks should also give a strong message about how the club sees itself. For example, the message seems to be about respecting tradition but looking forward. I don't agree with basing the design of crest on consulting people about their choice. Mostly, they have no expertise, their opinions will be based on little thought and practical experience, they may change their mind completely when shown something better. But I do agree with consulting them about what they want the crest to do, what they think it should convey. Having got these ideas clear, give the job to a pro and let them produce some options. No, it's not the end of the world. Yes, it could have been better. Does it matter? Well, yes, it would be good to do as well as possible in these things. This wasn't as sure-footed as many other things that have happened in the last few months, and that's a pity. We'll all get over it, but I think an article exploring some of the issues was timely and welcome.

Only caught a few comments on R5, but they suggested it was linked to him having decided he would leave in the summer, and the manager wanting to give a game to some other players as a result. Sounded a reasonable suggestion. Bit frustrating if you've turned up to watch him, though.

You got a good price there. I can't find it anywhere in the UK, or anywhere at all for less than €39 plus shipping.

Cat, I really wish you hadn't posted those shots. I've spent half the evening researching macro lenses, and I feel a purchase coming on. I hold you responsible.

Think it says we're offering 7 mill, but they want 12. Anyone know Italian?

We need a new goalkeeper. Tommy never comes outside his six-yard box, hardly commanding for our defence. Agree. And there still seem to be some odd communication problems as well. Don't know what he does for the defenders, but he doesn't inspire confidence in me. Yes, he can pull off some good saves - what goalie can't? But over the whole range of his game, on balance, I think we need to do better.

Thinking about heroes and villains, it's not so much that he was a hero in his own right, but that his coming was a symbolic victory over the pantomime dame who struggled on for a couple more years before taking the money and running. Just having him here felt good for that reason alone. It's true that he didn't live up to his potential, but I think he always tried, and he showed honesty and character in what were often difficult circumstances. He was also one of the cleverest players we've had, making runs that his teammates usually didn't spot in time. He also seems a thoroughly nice guy. I'd still like to see him stay, though I don't think that would especially be the best thing for him.

Horizon, yes, the water was flowing downhill at that point. :winkold: It's Glen Etive, near Glencoe and Rannoch Moor (which is also amazingly photogenic, especially in winter).

Some from camping, this morning.

Can't believe that anyone would vote for Moore. Hopelessly distant from the character in the books, comically untalented as an actor, and generally about as unsuited to the role as George Bush is to be a professor of moral philosophy. He has two expressions, face at rest and face with one eyebrow lifted. He has one pitch of voice. he came to prominence because he's tall, and has regular features which appeal to some in a matinee-idol way. Connery is the business, and Craig can outdo him if given the chance. Some of the others weren't bad, but Moore is the Doug Ellis to Connery's Randy Lerner; out of place, out of depth, out of time.

That was a great chippy wasn't it? The best in the whole world, and I defy anyone to disagree :wink: This one's good. Most of the old favourites, and also haggis, jalapeno peppers, and Roman-style fried fish. Oh, and deep-fried pizza to please the locals... :cry: http://www.lalbadoro.com/chippy.htm

Great piece, very entertaining. But reading a 500 page thread? John, you should get out more...

However, a later post on that page says General Krulak here: PLEASE don't misunderstand me....MON can certainly continue to operate as we close on the end of the window. My point is simply that he knows what he needs and what is available and will not go throwing money after someone who can't help the team.

Its Defoe! No, he still can't find his way out of that hotel.

Page 442 of this thread. Is it an omen? Or should we wait for page 433? Or 4141?

Yes, absolutely. A mooring berth in Nice. A pied-a-terre in Monaco. A half-acre to extend his allotment behind his garden. Or a nice plot for his planned mausoleum. I can imagine all of those deals going through a lot smoother than we ever managed to sign a player under his tedious, timid period of office. As long as the deals benefit him. If it's, ooh, petty cash vouchers for mosquito spray, well, that's another matter...

Come on. Have to post a bit faster than this if it's to get to 1,000 pages by the end of Jan.

After an afternoon of crap, watching us get stuffed on a barely visible internet stream, it's good to take something from a sad defeat. A well written piece doesn't really compare with some points on the board, but it's better than nothing. So thanks for that, it was good. One thing I'd add. It seemed to me for the entire first half that they could pass their way through our midfield at will, while every time we got the ball we either passed it directly to them, or else hoofed it 70 yards upfield in the hope that Gabby could somehow gather it, beat the three men who by that time would be on him, and create a wonder goal out of nothing.

My point is not that the piece fails to follow a "line". You're right, there is no line. The point is about whether something which is placed as a front page article should reach a certain basic standard, which is something quite unrelated to what the piece argues for. It's not at all about whether you agree with what it says.