TimRam

On 24/04/2024 at 15:20, Reggie Greenwood said:

Put as much as you can afford in and then pray Liz Truss doesn’t become PM again 

Put as much as you can afford in and then pray Liz Truss or Gordon Brown doesn’t become PM again  ftfy

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-13041677/HAMISH-MCRAE-Time-fix-Gordon-Browns-pension-errors.html

Derby 3 Carlisle 0 frgs collins

1 hour ago, Alty_Ram said:

But yay, we got the decision 'right' ... well possibly.. or possibly not.. assuming the line drawing is infallible which based on the pics of the Cov vs United line-drawing seems not to be. I think that fundamentally VAR delivers accuracy in the tens of centimetres at best but the modern game is asking for for decisions to be made to centimetre accuracy and I'm just not convinced that VAR can deliver that.

I feel that if an instant 'that was an incorrect decision' can't be made then it should just stand and we move on. VAR officials are getting a lot of stick but they are being asked to do brain surgery in boxing gloves. It just isn't fit for purpose for a lot of these incredibly tight decisions. We can draw two lines for an offside and once that's done we can tell you 100% whether the blue line is nearer the goal than the red line as we have drawn them, but what if we simply can't assign that level of confidence with the drawing of those lines ?

I see where you are coming from....line drawing on a screen is not football.

18 hours ago, MaltRam said:

If that's what we're working to, football is dead. VAR has to go. I'm not sure I could stand the Prem any more.

Wonder how many other potential "classic" games are going to be ruined. The use is bad enough but having fans cheer a goal then having to wait minutes for it to be confirmed is killing the game. That Cov v Man U was destined to be remembered as one of the greats. Now just a footnote as another Man U win.

2 hours ago, Sport Billy said:

Manufacturers will likely switch to making EVs even without government mandates. It’s just where the market is heading. It's kind of wild to think about how fast things are changing and how much different the car scene will be in just a few years. If you're still on the fence about traditional engines vs. electric, there's a useful article on diesel and gasoline engines that might help you weigh your options: https://www.a1autotransport.com/diesel-vs-gasoline-engines/. Breaks down some of the key differences between the two, which could be handy when you're deciding what kind of vehicle is right for you.

For me it's not the engines but the batteries. After a few years of use the life left is still an unknown and unclear how long would be left before expensive replacements are needed. It's that unknown which puts me off.

A part of the Clough and Taylor story not really well known but interesting all the same. Clough and Taylor's Brighton & Hove Odyssey.

Glad Villa and Newcastle spoil the party.

i hate var. Hope City beat them in final.

Massive electric suv £40k+ ads. As though they are the only vehicles available now.

Finished The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (episodes on youtube). Very good and it will return (Same with Dead City).

Cambridge 0 Derby 3 FRGS Collins

Put that 1980 3-0 loss to bed. Still thought we'd walk the league after relegation. Bought me down to earth that first game!

Premiership to League 2 must have been tough so congrats to Pompey on getting up the next step back there. Hope to see you next season!

Wonder if Taylor joining him at Leeds would have made a difference?

Agree but discount the Premiership, it's going to be the same teams every year v Man City for a while.

7 minutes ago, RebelScum said:

Surprised I seem to be the first with some of these, but off the top of me head...

1. Game of Thrones

2. The Sopranos

3. Battlestar Galactica

4. Cowboy Beebop

5. Joe90

Honorary mentions to Flashing Blade (good fun) Children of the Stones (terrifying)! and Murphys Mob 😁

 

Agree re Children of the Stones!

Derby 2 Orient 0 FRGS Collins

3 hours ago, TimRam said:

The Professionals

Hammer House of Horror series

World in Action

Match of the Day

Weekend World

I never watched World in Action or Weekend World...just liked the theme! I found the images during the World in Action opening credits quite scary being a kid wondering "was the world really like that away from our street?".

The Professionals

Hammer House of Horror series

World in Action

Match of the Day

Weekend World

Wycombe 0 Derby 2 FRGS Collins

The Earth actually moved to 'tilt' back and forth for the seasons.

Pompey were on a decent home run and it took a very good goal to beat us. Well done Derby.

Portsmouth 1 Derby 1 FRGS Sibley

31 minutes ago, Ramarena said:

Great result and vital 3 points given results elsewhere and our injury problems.

Nelson, Cash, Smith, Adams NML and CBT were the standout players.

Not going to go into the performance too much as it’s solely about those 3 points. Needless to say we played ok, but can play better.

Happy days!

9 minutes ago, CapeTownRams said:

Wash doing well but looks knackered to me.

Mines nearly dry. Maybe stop the spin?

Kane would have made all the difference.