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    IslandExile got a reaction from S8TY in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Some of us were expressing the view that Sonny Bradley does not warrant a place in the team. That is vastly different than "slating the team". Moreover, we can hold an opinion about players before any particular game kicks off. 
    You were not talking about "general slating" of the team; you were gloating that, one individual, Bradley had scored twice despite the views held by others about the quality of his defensive play.
    EDIT
    Gone back to your original point. I apologise.... You weren't just talking about Bradley. 
    However, my point remains, people are entitled to opinions about individual players and team selections before a game. That is very different to "slating the team"
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    IslandExile reacted to Crewton in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    No, it wasn't a reference to anything you posted, and I think I made it clear that it was posts like that one that I personally find worthy of ridicule. They tend to be text posts anyway, not GIFs.
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    IslandExile got a reaction from RoyMac5 in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    I didn't say that either. You are not reading posts but working towards your own preconceived ideas.
    Your post was criticising those of us who aren't convinced by Sonny Bradley's quality. 
    I was merely saying that the fact that he scored two goals from corners does not make him a good enough defender for our club.
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    IslandExile got a reaction from RoyMac5 in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    A big centre half scoring twice from corners and putting in a creditable display against a poor offensive team with nothing to play for does not necessarily make Sonny Bradley a good choice for our team.
    I think a bigger factor was that it allowed Warne to play his preferred 3-5-2, so freeing up wing backs who cannot be classed as full backs.
    So, your euphoria aside - which we all share - please look objectively at the reasoning behind the discussion. Thanks.
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    IslandExile got a reaction from mwram1973 in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    I've always been a Sonny Bradley fan

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    IslandExile reacted to Old Spalding Ram in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Attendance 30,247
    5th highest today in all leagues and a larger crowd than at Forest.
    ………………………………….well done to one and all.👍🐏
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    IslandExile reacted to inter politics in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Thank you Portsmouth FC
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    IslandExile got a reaction from Wolfie in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Couldn't resist, could he?

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    IslandExile got a reaction from OohMartWright in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Sonny Bradley is available. 

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    IslandExile got a reaction from Steve How Hard? in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Sonny Bradley is available. 

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    IslandExile got a reaction from EtoileSportiveDeDerby in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Sonny Bradley is available. 

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    IslandExile reacted to Simmo’s left foot in RamsTV next season   
    This is not a step forward at all, it stifles competition and turns it into a closed shop for the benefit of Sky. Shame on the EFL for signing such a deal. and shame on the clubs for agreeing to it also.
    I will continue to subscribe to Rams TV, my overseas trips currently cost me £5 per month 🙂 Will sky be showing all matches live like Rams TV does? I doubt it! I won't give my money to Sky TV on principle.
    All fans should boycott Sky TV, they are destroying football in my opinion.
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    IslandExile reacted to i-Ram in Paul Warne   
    Difficult for me to say C86. I have not watched many of our performances of late, other than highlights, but notwithstanding I wouldn’t hold Paul Warne to account for any specific game in isolation, whether it Wycombe (A), Northampton (A), or Charlton (H). All 3 of them poor performances recently, with vital points lost, when a win could have created real pressure on teams around us.
    I think he had really limited options on Wednesday, but part of that I feel is because he ‘breaks’ players. How many players have we had on the treatment table this season with niggling injuries to soft tissue, hamstrings, calf pulls, etc.  He works players too hard in my opinion, prioritising stamina and athleticism over ball retention and passing finesse. Fortunately we have a good, deep squad funded by Clowes, because we need it to cover for the number of injuries that are being sustained. Didn’t I read that he was saying on Tuesday how the players didn’t look right, and how some were jaded on Wednesday evening. I wonder whether he ever thinks it’s because he wears them out with his demands.
    I am not a fan of his ‘tactics’ either - conceding midfield and hitting the ball quickly to the wings to get crosses in is ok, if we had a really decent (old fashioned) centre forward to get his head on most of the crosses, and if it wasn’t our only actual tactic (other than loading up at free kicks and corners). Seems to me that when the tactic isn’t working that we just try to do more of the same, but more quickly, with our players treating the football like it’s a hot potato.
    In answer to @G STAR RAMand @YorkshireRam being second, per se, is not the problem, and he may well get us up. If he does it would be churlish for me not to say well done, you did your job. The players too. However, he disappoints me as I think we have the best squad overall in the league, and that the league is at its lowest quality for years. When I say in spite of Warne, I mean that I think a decent coach could have got this squad promoted by now, keeping the players fit through better rotation and the use of a few younger lads near the end of games, and playing a better brand of football suiting better the skill set of a number of our players. Rather than having a nail biting finish, we could and should be well clear of the third place team in my opinion.
    And that is all it is, my opinion. Not concerned a jot if someone, or everyone, doesn’t agree with it, or doesn’t understand it. Equally I don’t feel the need to strongly debate it either. As you say I have been pretty consistent with my opinion on him since he joined, and I haven’t seen much over the last 18 months that that changes my viewpoint. 
     
     
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    IslandExile got a reaction from Ramarena in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Sonny Bradley is available. 

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    IslandExile reacted to B4’s Sister in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    You lot did an amazing job. There will be some very happy dogs and cats  💖
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    IslandExile reacted to B4’s Sister in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Oh my goodness 🥲 That’s amazing. Can’t thank you all enough ❤️ my friend and I have just been to Pride Park to raise a can for Dan by his memorial brick and came to back to this amazing news. You guys are awesome ⚽️🐏⚽️🎉🎉🎉

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    IslandExile reacted to sage in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Well Done everyone. Best fans in the world honouring the best fan in the world.
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    IslandExile reacted to Foreveram in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    No words needed.

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    IslandExile got a reaction from CBRammette in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Sonny Bradley is available. 

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    IslandExile got a reaction from rammieib in Match Thread: Leyton Orient (h)   
    Sonny Bradley is available. 

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    IslandExile reacted to B4’s Sister in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Daniel would have been crying about my decorating. I painted the room pink 😱
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    IslandExile reacted to B4’s Sister in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    It is now 😂
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    IslandExile reacted to B4’s Sister in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    I’m crying into my primer while painting my skirting boards. Dan would never have believed people would be so generous on his behalf. Thank you so much everyone 💖
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    IslandExile reacted to Foreveram in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Over £850 now, 15 people with a tenner each, job done before the end of the day.
    # B more B4
    Just give us yer f*****g money 
    # Bob Geldof.😳
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    IslandExile reacted to Mucker1884 in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Nip to the corner shop.
    Don't buy bread and milk.
    Go straight back home.
    Donate the money you just didn't spend on bread and milk.
     
    #B4 
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