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    Duracell got a reaction from Jram in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Ibby in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from TomTom92 in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from ThePrisoner in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from RamontheMoor in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Oldben in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Are you suggesting that our method of signing players by going "he's looked alright in recent months!" and only worrying about how to fit them in once we've signed them is a flawed way of approaching the transfer market? But it's served us so well!
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    Duracell got a reaction from LeedsCityRam in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from NottsRam77 in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from GenBr in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Zag zig in F1 2021   
    Forgot to mention, @EtoileSportiveDeDerby, that last time I went I took the train and then got a taxi to the circuit. The taxi driver at Northampton station said he knew a back road which would save us an hour, and having been to Silverstone dozens of times growing up, I thought "yeah right." But he genuinely did know a backroad, from which he picked us up after. Managed to get from track back to the station in 30 mins. Worth considering!
    This has got better. Maybe it's because I live in London or because I go to lots of concerts/gigs, but kind of feels like food stalls and beer in general has inflated to the point where it's caught up with Silverstone prices.
    Totally agree about making the support races. F2 can be really entertaining.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Parsnip in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Patrick Rams in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from CBRammette in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
  14. Haha
    Duracell got a reaction from GenBr in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Are you suggesting that our method of signing players by going "he's looked alright in recent months!" and only worrying about how to fit them in once we've signed them is a flawed way of approaching the transfer market? But it's served us so well!
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    Duracell got a reaction from Rammy03 in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Andrew3000 in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Derbados in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)   
    Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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    Duracell got a reaction from RadioactiveWaste in F1 2021   
    It really depends on what you are looking for.
    If you are after atmosphere and a sort of 'sea of humanity,' then the huge spectator banking between Stowe and Club corner is a good shout. You won't need to get there so early and there's a screen you can see as well and if you want to get onto the track for the podium ceremony this is the place to be. The drawback is you won't be as close to the cars and the banking is a little shallow.
    If you are able to get there very early - I'm talking waiting for the gates to open - then by far the most impressive place to watch a modern F1 car is the Maggots/Becketts complex. It's high-speed and twisty and you can really see the downforce at work, and you're close to the cars. There is nowhere else like it anywhere in the world.
    There's also the Wellington Straight/Luffield complex but there's no banking here, so not really the best view. Around Luffield itself there is some banking, but I believe you have to have an upgraded ticket to view from there.
    Make sure you head to that part after the race! Lots of great food and great beer and the concert is free. 
    Oh, and deffo bring a chair! I last went in 2019 and my girlfriend absolutely insisted that she didn't need one. Guess who brought a chair and had to give it up....
    Have a great time!
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    Duracell got a reaction from EtoileSportiveDeDerby in F1 2021   
    It really depends on what you are looking for.
    If you are after atmosphere and a sort of 'sea of humanity,' then the huge spectator banking between Stowe and Club corner is a good shout. You won't need to get there so early and there's a screen you can see as well and if you want to get onto the track for the podium ceremony this is the place to be. The drawback is you won't be as close to the cars and the banking is a little shallow.
    If you are able to get there very early - I'm talking waiting for the gates to open - then by far the most impressive place to watch a modern F1 car is the Maggots/Becketts complex. It's high-speed and twisty and you can really see the downforce at work, and you're close to the cars. There is nowhere else like it anywhere in the world.
    There's also the Wellington Straight/Luffield complex but there's no banking here, so not really the best view. Around Luffield itself there is some banking, but I believe you have to have an upgraded ticket to view from there.
    Make sure you head to that part after the race! Lots of great food and great beer and the concert is free. 
    Oh, and deffo bring a chair! I last went in 2019 and my girlfriend absolutely insisted that she didn't need one. Guess who brought a chair and had to give it up....
    Have a great time!
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    Duracell got a reaction from Alph in The UEFA European Championship 2020 Thread   
    There is nothing wrong with telling it like it is. By some distance, Italy were the best team all tournament and absolutely deserved to win it.
    And at the same time, by some distance, this is the best England side in half a century.
    Telling it like it is not happening with some people. For them, they are framing the narrative of last night as if it’s akin to not qualifying in 2008.
    Being second best to the best team in Europe - and, when the South American teams are not on top, that also means the world too - is not a failure. 
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    Duracell got a reaction from Alph in The UEFA European Championship 2020 Thread   
    Disappointed, but not surprised, to see some crawling out of the woodwork to criticise the manager and the team after the defeat.
    Where were you when we beat the Germans?
    Where were you when we thrashed Ukraine?
    Where we you as we only conceded one goal in the build up to the final?
    Where were you when we reached our first final in a generation?
    I cannot stomach talk about “negative tactics” from fans who are just waiting for us to fail and revel in “I told you so’s.” The most crushing part of this defeat is that this team had the potential to silence these types, but instead they are basking in it.
    duck off.
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    Duracell got a reaction from MuespachRam in The UEFA European Championship 2020 Thread   
    Disappointed, but not surprised, to see some crawling out of the woodwork to criticise the manager and the team after the defeat.
    Where were you when we beat the Germans?
    Where were you when we thrashed Ukraine?
    Where we you as we only conceded one goal in the build up to the final?
    Where were you when we reached our first final in a generation?
    I cannot stomach talk about “negative tactics” from fans who are just waiting for us to fail and revel in “I told you so’s.” The most crushing part of this defeat is that this team had the potential to silence these types, but instead they are basking in it.
    duck off.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Alph in Gareth Southgate   
    It's not an argument worth your time. Semi-final and a final in the last two tournaments, and some fans will do anything to move the goalposts to make the achievement seem lesser somehow.
    We played the best team in the tournament yesterday and we didn't lose. The team played for each other and defended resolutely. We also bombarded Italy early on, but inevitably, they grew into the occasion.
    People bang on about Southgate having this incredible bench, which he does, but how useful is it having loads of wingers? You can't play them all at once. I totally get the argument that bringing them on earlier might have asked more questions of Italy, but that's still up for debate. Our defending kept us in a game against a much better side.
    And Italy are better than us. While Chiesa has been outstanding, he is not significantly better than our attacking players, so that is not why they are better. Bonucci and Chiellini are fantastic defenders, but they conceded more goals than Stones and Maguire, who were imperious throughout the tournament. So that is not why they are better.
    Italy are better because they can control the ball. We can't. In 2018 Modric was the difference, and last night it was Jorginho. These are the players we just can't seem to produce in this country, for whatever reason.
    Qatar will play out much the same. But that doesn't mean we can't win it.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Mucker1884 in The UEFA European Championship 2020 Thread   
    Disappointed, but not surprised, to see some crawling out of the woodwork to criticise the manager and the team after the defeat.
    Where were you when we beat the Germans?
    Where were you when we thrashed Ukraine?
    Where we you as we only conceded one goal in the build up to the final?
    Where were you when we reached our first final in a generation?
    I cannot stomach talk about “negative tactics” from fans who are just waiting for us to fail and revel in “I told you so’s.” The most crushing part of this defeat is that this team had the potential to silence these types, but instead they are basking in it.
    duck off.
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    Duracell got a reaction from Bob The Badger in Gareth Southgate   
    It's not an argument worth your time. Semi-final and a final in the last two tournaments, and some fans will do anything to move the goalposts to make the achievement seem lesser somehow.
    We played the best team in the tournament yesterday and we didn't lose. The team played for each other and defended resolutely. We also bombarded Italy early on, but inevitably, they grew into the occasion.
    People bang on about Southgate having this incredible bench, which he does, but how useful is it having loads of wingers? You can't play them all at once. I totally get the argument that bringing them on earlier might have asked more questions of Italy, but that's still up for debate. Our defending kept us in a game against a much better side.
    And Italy are better than us. While Chiesa has been outstanding, he is not significantly better than our attacking players, so that is not why they are better. Bonucci and Chiellini are fantastic defenders, but they conceded more goals than Stones and Maguire, who were imperious throughout the tournament. So that is not why they are better.
    Italy are better because they can control the ball. We can't. In 2018 Modric was the difference, and last night it was Jorginho. These are the players we just can't seem to produce in this country, for whatever reason.
    Qatar will play out much the same. But that doesn't mean we can't win it.
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