Chripper
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Just now, TDYER63 said:
😁 I have finally found someone who is weirder than me. Hallelujah. My work on this earth is done.
Far, far, far weirder than you.
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17 hours ago, ceudmilefailte said:
Man U forum says he failed a fitness test for the Man City game and is having another to see if fit for tomorrow
On the bench.
Call me bias, but I'd pick McTominay over Pogba 10 out of 10 times. For starters, McTominay loves the club, for Pogba it's just a stop gap before he moves to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
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38 minutes ago, TDYER63 said:
0.0001% ? That much ? On the Tidyer barometer 0.0001% = popular. I have lots of opinions, trouble is nobody likes them. But my daughters still like me, mainly cos I bail them out at the end of every month or they would hate me too.
I know you were, I just couldnt think of anything clever to say 🙂
She is, she lives in Venice now. I was in Venice on holiday a few weeks ago and there was an identical dressing gown hanging on a washing line outside a window on a street. It had that same washed out depressed look that mine has.
Is it only other dogs that can see the dog on Mars ? Like in the same way as only dogs can hear high pitch sounds?
I think both our lives could be in danger after posters wade their way through all this shit . I am away to do more housework 😴
Well, having an opinion and not being liked is a lot better than not having an opinion and being the belle of the ball.
Ah. Not something that I have a problem with, I always have clever things to say.
Really? It might belong to future you, the ones who travelled back in time to Visit 2019 Venice.
No. It's like a magic eye picture, humans can see it, but the trick is to focus and unfocus your eyes at the same time. It's difficult but not impossible.
Really? Nah. They're all afraid of me and my burgeoning intellect.
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30 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said:
You are pulling out exceptions to the rule, there's about 4 or 5 countries who have small populations similar to us that do really well and punch above their weight in recent years. The vast majority of small nations achieve very little and have relatively poor teams. In the 70s,80s and to a lesser extent the 90s we were one of those countries punching above our weight(we qualified for world cups that only had 16 teams). The hope is we can return to that level where we qualify for tournaments but to expect us to match Croatia's or Uruguays achievements is very unlikely, its not impossible but still very unlikely.
The vast amount of small nations don't give a whit about football. Again, it's not about population. China is the biggest country in the world, they don't care about football, so they've gotten out of football that they've put in. Football is apparently our main sport, but we don't put anything into it.
OK. The last couple of the lines sums up the Scottish mentality. "It's unlikely, so why bother!". It's that type of apathy that's put us where we are. If we aren't hoping to match the likes of Croatia or Uruguay then what's the point of continuing? We SHOULD be aiming to emulate the successes of other nations. Look at Ajax and their achievements this season, with a core of homegrown players. If Celtic managed to get to the quarters or the semis of the European Cup they'd do it with 9 or 10 foreigners.
My point is a tremendous one. We're teaching our kids the basics at 15/16, their foreign counterpart is being taught the basics at 5+. Generally, players are only really coachable till they hit 18 years of age. At this time they are looking to break through to first team football. That being the case, generally, our players receive 2/3 years of skillset coaching, abroad they get 13 years.
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43 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said:
Armstrong has played 30 games this season for saints, thats hardly "struggling" to break into the team imo. Either way you seem to have a really pessimistic view of our players when the truth is we are small nation who will always struggle to have a first team of players playing at the top six in England. These are just the facts of life, what we do have is players who play at the lower end of the epl and Celtic players who are for the most part the standard of lower end epl players. For international football this is a good enough level to be playing at and with good management they can beat other similar standard teams and go to the euros. You have extremely unrealistic expectations and tbh this will only result in constant disappointment.
Stats can be bent to back up most arguments. It's rare for him to start a match and complete 90 minutes. This to me is the definition of struggling.
So, what you're saying is that because just because we're a small nation we shouldn't have any expectations? Do you really want to play that card? Its a dangerous one. Uruguay (Pop: 3.4m) have won the World Cup twice (OK. It was a long time ago, but it's not that long ago they got to a semi), how about Iceland (Pop: 340k) who have done more in one world cup than we ever have. Croatia (Pop: 4.1m) produce superstars and they always go far in world cups. Denmark (5.7m) won a European Championship.
We could have the population of China and we would still not do anything on the football landscape. It's not about population, it's about a blueprint on how to deal with football. Our blueprint is wait till kids are 15/16 and then impart coaching onto them, whereas other nations do it when kids are 5+.
I believe that would be the equal of Croatia and Uruguay if our FA and our clubs worked together for the good of Scottish football. Is that's an unrealistic expectation then it tells you more about Scottish football than it does I.
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41 minutes ago, TDYER63 said:
I am an acquired taste. I used to think that it was a compliment when my mum told me. Some people get fed up of me quicker than others, but they all go the same way in the end. Why do you think I spend so much time on here 😽
You have taken this plot line too far, the real thing is never going to live up to this thread and will be a real anti climax. There was no cat in the Shawshank redemption , I dont think cats are allowed in prison. I will ask Stinkles.
Bridget Jones stole my dressing gown, I suppose I could counter the copyright claim 🤫
There are no dogs on Mars how could you spot one? Ridiculous suggestion, I am not that stupid.
In my next life I am gonna be a cat . It may come a bit sooner than I would like 😊
Yeah, well, only about 0.0001% of people can tolerate me, so I'll have you beat on that angle. And it is definitely a compliment. People that are well-liked are usually conformists who don't have an opinion in their empty little heads. Bless them. Nah. I'm sure a couple of people haven't gotten fed up of you.
There is no such thing as "too far" in terms of telling tales. And telling tales of a Cat's talk tells all. I was referring to the prisoner who hanged himself as he couldn't adjust to outside life. And there was a cat in the Shawshank Redemption… it was invisible.
She did? So, she's a thief as well as a poor man's Elizabeth Bennet?
No. There is a Dog on Mars. It's just difficult to see.
Is that code for "someone is trying to kill me" ? Yikes.
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13 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said:
Mind-blowing standard by Barry Hawkins this morning. He leads Kyren Wilson 6-1 courtesy of four centuries and couple of 80+ breaks. Wilson's sole frame came from a century break of his own.
Hawkins has bee superb.
People forget, because of his mild demeanour, that's he a brilliant snooker player. If it wasn't for O'Sullivan he would've won the world championship.
I think he might be a dark horse.
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1 hour ago, TDYER63 said:
😂😂 all these questions, if only I had an unburst brain with which to answer them. People on here usually ignore me or tell me to shut the fuck up. In time you will do the same 😕
The book tells you what the ‘ plotline’ is on the back.
Thanks for spoiling the excitement for me , I hadnt thought of all those possibilities. On the back cover there is a review quote from the Daily Mail, it says ‘ a heart warming tale with a message of hope’ . So my money is on the cat meeting one of the royal corgis in the park and befriending it. The down and out cat owner is introduced to the Queen and she gives him a job at the palace. A bit like Lady and the Tramp, but with a dog and cat instead of 2 dogs. There may of course be a copyright issue there, I will need to think about that one 🤫
I was enjoying the Martian , it was quite a funny book, but there was too much technical reference. I read before I go to sleep, on nights I havent guzzled 1/2 bottle of wine that is , I cant drink and read. It was too heavy for me at that time of night.
All cats look like Martians. Evil wee buggers.
Apologies to all cat lovers, it is just a personal opinion. I prefer dogs.
I know, it's so much more simple answering questions and generally if your brain is still intact. I don't know why that is, I suppose it's just one of life's little conundrums. You'd really think If a brain was burst and the cells were spewed all over the place it would make it more simple to engage your mind, but no. Oh really? Well, the general people in this place ain't brite enuff two hav a proper convo.
Ew... I should've done that, I loath text talk. *shudder*
I will, too? How so? I could write till doomsday... whenever that is.
Oh. Does it also tell you that covers are supposed to be an illustration purposes and not for spoilers?
That sounds like a decent idea. I'll put a spin on it... the cat befriends the royal corgi, blah, blah, blah, the guy gets a job at the palace... he then hangs himself as he realizes that all his freedoms and his choices have vanishes in the blink of an eye and that he's such a loser that it takes his feline friend to snare him a job. That might make it a little darker, but I like it, it's kinda got a "Shawshank redemption" vibe to it.
Copyright issues? Nah. I wouldn't worry about that. The author of "Bridget Jones" didn't feel any wrath when she plagiarized "Pride and Prejudice". That one still makes me angry. Fine, write a new spin on the story, but keep the female protagonist as an intelligent woman, not a flake that wears parachute panties.
I think it would have to be technical, to be honest, I mean, it was about **Spoiler alert** an astronaut that got trapped on Mars. It was hardly going to "Spot the Dog".
lol. You can say what you want about Cats but they wouldn't tolerate being lead around wearing a collar. No one bosses Cats around! And we'll find that out during the Feline Uprising.
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2 hours ago, mrniaboc said:
You're right. Leigh Griffiths could really solve our issues at right back.
Since when has Leigh Griffiths been a top player?
He's barely passable as an average one.
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12 minutes ago, mrniaboc said:
I really do love those four players you highlighted, but the truth is that two of them are not midfielders, and one of the others has had fewer games than I've had half pizza suppers. We can't afford to turn our noses up at players like Armstrong and McGinn at the moment.
That said I think our strongest current midfield would be Forrest, McTominay, McGregor, Fraser.
Why are so many people obsessed with "natural positions" ?
Do Austria quibble about David Alaba playing as anchorman when he plays left back for his club? How about Germany fans saying that Kimmich isn't an anchorman as he plays all season at right back? No they don't. These two players could probably play anywhere on the park (apart from in goal) and I'd say the same about the players that I mentioned... although I'd worry about Fraser's height at center back...
David Alaba plays in the engine room for Austria because he's their best player. Who is our best player? Robertson? Why do we never think outside the box when other nations don't have a problem with it?
I've listed our best players, and I'd play 3 out of 4 of them in midfield, without a moment's hesitation. People say that Robertson rarely has a good game for Scotland, yes, that's because Liverpool have a better midfield than us. If we move him in the engine room he can get more involved. I don't care for "natural positions", as top players can play anywhere.
Plus I assume you're playing 4 in defence? Yeah, unless we're playing a team lower in the rankings than Kazakhstan, we'll get ripped open.
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2 minutes ago, mrniaboc said:
I don't think two instances really constitutes a tendency. I mean, I don't "tend" to drink Tennents Super, but when in Rome... As for McGinn, he wins the ball more than he gives it away. I'll take that.
Plus he's struggling to break into a lousy Southampton side. All signs point to a bang average player.
And as for McGinn, his inflated ass on an energizer bunny routine may impress the locals, but not me. Our best central midfield consists of McTominay, Robertson/Tierney and Fraser. Three of whom are playing in a top league and two are high in the rankings for assists. We need creativity in midfield as well as dependability, not a Championship player who runs around like he's got a peeled Jalapeno in his anus.
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21 hours ago, mrniaboc said:
Any Scottish player transfer news?
Nope.
Generally our players don't get bought and sold for folding money.
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Just now, ceudmilefailte said:
Man U forum says he failed a fitness test for the Man City game and is having another to see if fit for tomorrow
Ah. Well spotted.
Hopefully he's alright for Sunday.
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5 hours ago, Rich NATA said:
Listening to Southampton - Bournemouth on the radio and Armstrong has just f*cked up; resulting in a Bournemouth equaliser.
He tends to do that. He did it against England.
Him and McGinn in the middle of midfield is like a Stephen King novel.
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Just now, Caledonian Craig said:
The Trump V Ding match has been disappointing quality-wise. Trump won't mind though as he is 5-1 up but Ding has played like a doughnut.
My pre-tournament favourite was Trump. Can't really seeing anyone beat him, perhaps Robertson.
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Just now, Caledonian Craig said:
Nice one. Yes he really is an enigma. He loses frames he should win and wins frames when you don't expect him to. In his post-match interview he admits the problems he has with cuing and must work on that between now and the start of his QF.
Oh, he'll definitely be working on it, and he has to, otherwise he's out.
I like him, but at times his attitude lets him down. If he employed a sports therapist it would help, but is he open minded enough to go that route?I don't know. If it's good enough for O'Sullivan...
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7 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said:
Maguire scrambles home in another final frame decider winning 13-12.
Thank God!
I had £40 riding on it.
Leading up the final frame I just couldn't see Maguire win. He was missing everything.
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5 minutes ago, TDYER63 said:
I dont want to be too harsh as its a story about a guy whose life was turned around when he met a stray cat, I think its going to have one of these fairytale endings. Would make a good musical...
I doubt I will watch the film , however if the bloke on the front of the book is the main actor I may be tempted to give it a go, for posturing reasons only of course 😍
It is probably like the polar opposite of ‘ The Martian’ . My brain was bursting reading that, I was having nightmares about having to resit my higher maths 40 yrs on from when i was at school. Toepoke suggested I watch the film instead which was good advice, the film was much easier to understand.
There are of course probably other differences between cats and Martians.
Do you know what a spoiler alert is?! I didn't know it was about that.
A cat turned a guy's life around? Was the cat carrying a suitcase full of money? Was the cat really a University teacher and the cat gave the guy personal tuition? Was the cat really a secret millionaire? Was the cat an intergalactic ruler and he gave the guy leadership over Earth? I really hope it's one of those... especially the last one. Sounds like a Twilight Zone story.
lol. Yeah, that's him. To be hones, the cat's better looking... for that's just me posturing.
Yikes! A bursting brain?!? Well, on the upside, many people these days don't have a brain to burst, and if they did and it did, the "burst" will be big enough to come out of the ear.
Mm... I didn't know that "The Martian" was a book, either. I think I have to update my reading list.
Really? Then I suppose you've never heard of Martian Cats.
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1 hour ago, TDYER63 said:
‘Literature’ is stretching it a bit...I hadn't heard of the movie , I read that it was a true story so picked the book up from my mum. I am only 3 chapters in , its okay , no exactly heavy reading . The cat hasnt annoyed me yet.
Is it any good? I have no idea what it's about. Seeing the cover of the DVD was enough for me.
26 minutes ago, The Ormond said:😂
It means novels.
You could've been nice and added a "Haha" to the right hand corner of the post.
C'mon, I know you want to do it.
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32 minutes ago, TDYER63 said:
I’m with you Officer Dibble !!!
🙄 please don't give the conspiracy theorists any more ammunition, though my mums name was Blanche, she loved cats and I got the book from her 👀 All true.
Well, I had better get out this fluffy dressing goon and get some housework done. Till the next time Mr Chripper 👍
Oh great, a Top Cat reference. You do know that you're playing into their hands, don't you? Or maybe, just maybe they've gotten to you!!
Nah. It's nice to feed the conspiracy theorists as it's fun to burst their bubble... or to prove them right!
Interesting. I haven't read it, I didn't even know that it was a book, actually, which is kinda embarrassing knowing that I'm a man of literature. I know that there's a movie, though... not that I've seen it.
Enjoy the cleaning.
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9 minutes ago, TDYER63 said:
😂😂 watch out, you are gonna have the TAMB cat protection officer suspending you for being offensive to all the cats on the board.
When you mentioned the 50 shades book I suddenly remembered what book I am currently reading , believe it or not it is ‘ a street cat named Bob’ .
I am no joking.
Pfft! They don't scare me! I have a spray can filled with water and I'm not afraid to use it!
Oh really? That's weird. The weird thing is the "cat", but also we're talking about Musicals with "A Street car named Desire" having its name parodied.
I think cats are begging to talk to us. World domination is next for them...
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5 minutes ago, philip_OATN said:
I heard Henderson at Liverpool went to Klopp and told him "I'm more effective as a forward midfielder" and Klopp had the maturity to trust a player's instinct. Henderson has always been far better as an attacking midfielder, and Klopp recognised this. Maybe McTominay should advise Solskjaer in the same way.
Cool. Never heard that one before.
This is what I mean about top players being able to play in more than one position. Henderson can play all through the middle of midfield. McTominay can play through the middle, both in defence and attack as well as midfield.
The next Scotland manager has to decide what he's going to do with our midfield. McTominay is the only central midfielder that I trust.
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Just now, TDYER63 said:
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I don't even like real cats so a musical about pretend cats was always going to be a challenge for me. It was shit. Never been interested in that 50 shades stuff. I am more a fluffy dressing gown kinda gal.
Maybe it's better drunk or tipsy? The performers would certainly make it a lot more entertaining if they were drunk! Plus bring in a car or two... accidents happen.
Oh. Trust me. If you ever get the inclination to stick a fork in your eyes, attempt to read "50 Shades". I got 50 pages into it, I think it was 50, might've bee 30, just seemed like 50... and I was genuinely deliberating between sticking a fork in both my eyes or to put down the book.
Thankfully I still have my eyesight.
Yeah, I'm more a fluffy dressing gown kinda guy....
Scottish Players in Action 18/19
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How else could you explain why our INTERNATIONALS are still struggling with the basics?
Look. We struggled to break down the worst international team on planet Earth. We were made to sweat by a team who have 33k population. We were steamrollered by a team who are 116 in the world.
Are these facts factual enough for you?