Tamworthram

18 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said:

Feel we should be like a cricket team that's behind the run rate and sees rain clouds forming thick and fast overhead. You've got to get ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis Method. 

Sadly, this season could be cancelled at any point. We need to get our points per game out of the bottom three as soon as absolutely possible, or the EFL will be delighted to have the chance relegate us. 

I agree although, based on PPG we ARE currently outside of the bottom three.

On 31/12/2020 at 19:23, MickD said:

Been a fan since his Sheff Utd days.  A true journeyman, never a big fee, many loans and free transfers. An honest footballer who has always given his best effort and been rewarded with a few titles and cups.

Just need someone to feed off him now.

Honestly have to say I don’t think I’d heard of him before he signed for us but, after the same doubts as many of us, I’m a big fan.

3 hours ago, Chester40 said:

I choose to believe the latter (at least in regards to his nephew). But who knows. Brilliant series, I don't know many people who have watched it but I could talk about it all day.

Regardless of what you believe, I think we can all agree the wheels of justice turn slowly and that he originally definitely served over a decade on the basis of the police basically deciding he seemed a guilty type of bloke. 

Yep, the nephew’s case is an interesting and troubling one.

On one side I find it hard to believe that such senior and experienced appeal judges could dismiss the serious flaws in his taped interview that was apparent from the footage we saw that makes me think there must be more damning material. On the other hand though, it’s pretty shocking that such a young person, with obvious learning difficulties and low IQ, was allowed to be interviewed under caution and provide a confession without a legal representative being present regardless of the fact that he declined one.

And as for the material on the PC, who it belonged to and the fact that it was withheld, well where to start.

Apologies for the spoilers for anyone intending to watch it. I shan’t give away how it ends.

Just watched the latest series of Making a Murderer.

Can’t make my mind up if the series illustrates how biased a “factual” Netflix documentary can be or how poor the US legal system can be at times. Probably a combination of both but mostly the former. If you take the case presented by Netflix as the whole balanced view of the evidence available then it’s incredulous how the appeal courts arrived at their decisions. I guess though that, quite rightly, the prosecution probably either refused to cooperate with the making of the series or were not invited.

Watched Burden on Saturday night. A bit slow at times and I had to concentrate hard at times to understand the Southern drawl but a good film. 7/10

Just finished watching The Spy on Netflix. 

Very good and refreshing to see Sacha Baron Cohen playing a serious role.

2 hours ago, Sith Happens said:

Going to be that close tonight they might collide and explode and finish us all off.

Not really...apparantly so close they will look like one big star in he sky, 1 hour after sunset in the west.

 

 

Just as long as nothing collides with Uranus.

Don’t you just love school boy jokes.

42 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said:

Was a fan of his signing at the start, exactly what we needed, a more mobile version of Martin.

Can see why we were in for the likes of him, Davis, Zohore & Dursan.

If we got someone in like Keinan Davis on loan from Villa in Jan who is a younger n faster version of CKR i'd be very happy

He doesn't look his age so, I don't see the point of replacing him with a younger model on loan. Also, his touch and positioning compensates for any lack of pace (if he does lack any).

By the way, judging by your user name, I think I know your PIN if you wouldn't mind lending me your card. ?

9 hours ago, Mostyn6 said:

Please explain 

Virgin Atlantic were taking an age to refund our flights (120 days plus) so I did a chargeback through my NatWest credit card and got the money back within three weeks of the claim. Also, I don’t think flights only are covered by ABTA so if you use a credit card you have added cover if the company goes bust.

5 hours ago, SouthStandDan said:

Was considering going to Florida at the back end of next year. Any tips on the best way to book? Packages look the better option but I'm not sure.

Might be stating the obvious, apologies, but depends on your budget and what you have in mind.

We’ve been ten times and always book a private villa, flights (usually Virgin) and car hire (usually Alamo) separately (not fly drive).

One thing this has taught me is always pay by credit card (which I do).

I assume you’re aware of the hurricane season which is best avoided. My favourite time is May or June.

Just now, Mostyn6 said:

Anyone made plans yet?

Thinking about it (especially as we've gone from going away at least twice a year to not getting away for three years by next summer for various reasons) but certainly won't be booking anything for quite a while. 

Probably be four or five weeks in total - likely to be France and/or Italy. 

Cambodia and Vietnam are on my bucket list but my wife doesn't fancy either so, may have to go on my own before I get too old ?

11 minutes ago, Brummie Steve said:

Relegation watch?

 

Escapee from the Jim Smith room.

Never missed a beat. Always reliable!

COYR!

They may have been mentioned previously but I have just finished The Young Pope and The New Pope.

A bit odd to see Jude Law playing (a very annoying) American Pope and John Malkovitch (slightly less annoying) English Pope.

Some entertaining moments and interesting storylines but I won’t be rushing back to watch them again.

Watched Arkansas on Netflix last night.

Not a classic by any means but I found it thoroughly entertaining. 8/10

13 hours ago, JoetheRam said:

Watched the Irishman for the 2nd time.

Saw it the day it came out and thought it was amazing, second viewing confirmed it.

Dare I say Marty's finest?

Bloomer/10

 

I think I’ll rewatch it. I wasn’t that impressed first time.

19 hours ago, RIMBAUD said:

Hilarious. The club has acted shabbily. It’s being run poorly and has been for some time. If you’re happy fine. Many people are not. It’s not looking for excuses. many of us would prefer timely answers and solutions. We hear lots about community from the club but most of the time they act in their own interests and to their own timescales. Comparisons width other industries is disingenuous. Football clubs always do things differently. When it suits them. 

Fair enough and apologies. I thought you were simply referring to sending the refunds by cheque when you described them as treating fans with utter disdain rather than the whole process which hasn’t been great.

On the subject of using cheques, I don’t think it is disingenuous to compare other industries when it comes to payment/refund systems and methods. My point being, like the examples I gave, the vast majority of us pay by card (either online or in store) but when it comes to receiving a refund (I guess usually when the original purchase was made several months ago) it’s not uncommon for the refund to come by cheque.

1 hour ago, Ghost of Clough said:

Most banks allow you to do it via mobile. On the one occasion I did it, all I had to do was scan the front and back (no additional writing required)

It may not be much easier or much consolation but, if you've got a paying in slip, with NatWest you can pay in at the post office. That's how how I paid in the massive (£2.50) road tax refund cheque I received when we sold a car recently. 

10 hours ago, RIMBAUD said:

 Shabby from the club. Treating its customers with utter distain. 

But mels one of our own.  Blah blah blah.  

I bet you weren’t happy with the colour of the envelope either.

Come on. OK it’s not the most modern or convenient way for folk to receive their refunds but “utter distain” (I assume you mean disdain) is a tad over the top.

It’s hardly unique either. In the last three months I have received refunds/payouts in the form of cheques for car tax (£2.50 !), holiday insurance and car service plan. 
 

I almost feel as if some folk are just desperate to find something to slag the club off about. It wasn’t the best method from our perspective but probably the easiest for them and hardly worth getting that upset about.

57 minutes ago, Anag Ram said:

Handball should be given when it hits the hand. Only given when the arm is deliberately used to prevent an advantage. 

One yard line introduced along the six yard box. No one bar the keeper allowed within it at set pieces. Also used at penalties as keeper's limit of movement. 

Any player falling to the floor clutching their face should leave the field for a concussion check. Safety and play acting device. 

100% agree with the last one. In fact, if play has to be stopped for any sort of “injury” that player should be forced to go off. It annoys me no end when a player is lying on the ground as if he’s been shot to then refuse the need for a physio.

27 minutes ago, Chester40 said:

Watched the first episode. @Tamworthramyou are correct to cite Gomorrah.  Definitely same ballpark.

Hasn't initially gripped me in the same way, actors aren't so mesmerising, the characters so fascinating or the soundtrack so perfect...but its similar...! Awful lot of threads to the storyline so far, so I hope the pay-off is a less intense ride with a more satisfying conclusion. 

Worth sticking with although it doesn’t hit the same heights as Gomorrah. Spadino quickly became my favourite.

Watched 3096 Days on Netflix at the weekend. A little disturbing as you'd expect but not nearly as much as the actual event. Decent watch though.

16 minutes ago, Chester40 said:

Gomorrah?? You have set the bar very high...in terms of recommendations you have just played your joker.

I will watch based entirely on that... when I have finished 'Undercover'. Subtitled, undercover cop on trail of drug baron, very watchable. 

Thanks. Might give it try. 

It may already have been recommended but I've just finished the third series of Subarra on Netflix.

Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it myself especially for anyone who rated Gomorrah. 

30 minutes ago, ram1964 said:

One of the many who were not over enammered by his joining, however,his work rate commitment and effort was clearly evident let's hope it's infectious amongst the squad.Collins a Ram?

Not too shabby in terms of ability either.

40 minutes ago, ThePrisoner said:

How do you turn it off?

I was about to suggest we change the title to "how not to watch"