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9 hours ago, Bris Vegas said:

Off topic this, but it seems wrong that Germany have hosted a World Cup and Euros since England last hosted a major tournament. I don’t count 2020 as that was Wembley only.

The World Cups in particular have just been an excuse to build stadiums and develop. 

England was never chosen as there was no grubby money or laundering to be done. 

For travelling fans, I'd reckon most would prefer Central Europe rather than the UK. 

Who knows, there's probably a bit of politics (brexit) involved and a bit of anti EPL involved regarding the growing gap in finances between the varoius European leagues

It shouldn't matter in Uefa's choices, but probobly unconsciously does. 

Not our finest hour (or 90 mins).......

Oh well, there's a chance to redeem themselves on Wednesday. 

Dropping Gilmour was criminal, and it shows the drop off in quality from Hickey to Patterson to Ralston. The Germans ran him ragged. 

On the upside, I managed to get 2 tickets for the Swiss game last night, so at least I get to see at least 1 game live. 

Defeats like last night make the victories all the sweeter.

Onwards and upwards. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 

Flew to Dusseldorf this afternoon. 

Heathrow was heaving with Scotland fans. 

Good mix in the Altstadt with English and Scots. 

18 hours ago, DCFC1388 said:

Nixon claims Lundstram is off to Turkey

The Turkey rumours started a few months ago.

Rangers offered him a new contract but he refused, so I guess he has something lined up. 

Stumbled across Trying on Apple TV this week and gone through 2 series out of 4. 

Rafe Spall and Ester Smith really work well together. 

It's a light hearted feel good story of a London couple going through the adoption process incorporating their families and friends lives. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001zphh/icons-of-football-series-2-1-frank-mcavennie

6 new episodes landed on Saturday. 

Yes, it's Scotland centric but there's enough nostalgia in them all to enjoy. 

The John Roberston and Joe Jordan ones are good. 

2 hours ago, Eoghan1884 said:

Seen Charlton, Blackburn and Bristol City are now preparing bids for him. He’s expected to go for roughly 1 million. Really hope we are in for him.

He'd be a gamble. 

He was a joke player the season before and was laughed out the door at St Johnstone. 

If he goes for £1m it confirms that some clubs have more money than sense. 

30 minutes ago, Chester40 said:

Taylor v Catterall anyone..

All the experts seem to be plumping for Catterall...most think he won the first and means to exact revenge.

I thought Taylor edged the first but its a flip of a coin and I think there's little actually on the line...other than honour,  revenge, legacy and the rest of their careers...so I'm expecting fireworks.

 

Depending on who you listen to, Taylor either looks in "great shape" or "drained and gaunt" at the weigh in. 

 I think Taylor might be on the downward curve. 

I dread to think what Leeds looks like today with loads of Hibees out boozing in the sun. 

That's his last game in Scotland today. 

I reckon he'll move to the continent over the summer. 

1 hour ago, Alph said:

It's really difficult watching people crawl up the nearest Saudi Prince bumhole. They get worse every fight. 

Can you not just say nothing? Is it in the contract that you have to hold hands and heap praise on his excellency. 

I just can't get excited about this fight and I reckon its because its in Saudi. No atmosphere, everyone showing off their wealth etc. 

No doubt I'll warm to it tomorrow night but it's passing me by at the moment. 

29 minutes ago, Anag Ram said:

Anyone tried The Tattooist of Auschwitz yet?

Two episodes in and it hasn’t disappointed. One to gird your loins for as it doesn’t shrink from some of the horrors.

Harvey Keitel is excellent as the old man narrating his (true) story.

I'm on episode 5. 

I'll stick with it until the end but I'm not as engaged with it as I thought I would be. 

I'm not keen on the actor that plays the young Keitel, so maybe that's the reason. 

6 hours ago, Bob The Badger said:

We have Apple TV free again for 3 months.

Other than Slow Horses (we've seenthe  first two seasons and may watch the third if I give in to Mrs Badger) and Severance, any suggestions?

Is the second season of The Morning Show any good? We enjoyed the first.

And what about the Idris Elba thing?

Hijack, Bad Sisters, I liked all seasons of the Morning Show, Masters of the air.

I tried to get into the latest Colin Farrel show, Sugar, but gave up after 1 episode.

I'm currently watching Big Door prize.

Films, Coda, Tetris, Flora and son. 

Finished Blue Lights tonight. 

I enjoyed it. Nowhere near as gritty as Kin or Love hate but it was easy watching. 

Going to try Baby Reindeer next. 

On 18/04/2024 at 12:13, Anag Ram said:

The Regime on Sky.

Arse gravy at its most watery.

Struggled through 2 episodes and gave up. 

Terrible. 

The Stable on iplayer. 

Behind the scenes of Shane McGuigan's gym and fighters. Probably filmed last summer. 

I know the CBS story but not the other boxers featured so come the various fight nights I didn't know the results. 

2 absolute warriors. 

Great fight.

I Can't complain with the decision whoever wins. 

Ben Shalom must have £5 on Clarke to win. 

He's getting very excited every time Fraz lands a punch. 

5 minutes ago, Alph said:

Very very good isn't it? Surprised by the whole card and I thought this would be a bit of a plodding pace. 

Wardley is just relentless. 

3 minutes ago, Alph said:

Ooh good start for Clarke. Nice jab!

He's in decent shape. 

Great fight so far. 

Not very Easter weekend appropriate, but I recorded Rise of the Nazi's ages ago and watched series 4 today. Bbc Iplayer. 

It's all about the manhunt of the war criminals after ww2. 

If you like history documentaries, I recommend. 

55 minutes ago, Henrycav81 said:

Just watching the walk on by Ben Whitaker can’t be doing with all this crap, much preferred Mike Tysons walk on 

His opponent was a game lad. 

Plenty of Albanians in the crowd for Marku. 

On 27/03/2024 at 11:38, Kernow said:

Booked 4 days in Cologne for the end of June around the dates of England’s last group game. Belgium v Romania also in Cologne when we’re there. No tickets for any games but hoping I might be able to find some when over there.

We will be just leaving the area and heading south as you move in. 

Same as you, no tickets for any of the games but I bought a Swiss v Scotland one for the game in Cologne via a ticket agency for daft money. 

48 minutes ago, Anag Ram said:

Enjoying Un Amore on Sky. Italian with subtitles but beautiful so far. Story of two teenagers who meet briefly and fall in love but due to circumstances agree to correspond only by letter from there on. many years later, they meet.

A love story in two eras. Really tender and life affirming.

I was scanning the channels and saw Un Amore was on sky last night so I watched the 1st episode.

Having done all the Love/hate and Kin series in the last month it was a nice change of pace and such a comfortable watch.

Ill continue with it tonight 👍

32 minutes ago, Anag Ram said:

If this is of interest, I’d strongly recommend Once upon a time in Northern Ireland which the BBC ran a while back.

Real life footage of the troubles, supported by commentary from those involved.

Really emotive stuff.

Yeah, I've seen it, brilliant TV.

The Iraq one was excellent as well. 

As someone who's been binging Kin and Love/Hate recently, this looks good.