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Opinions you didn't ask for. Mainly on football but expect the unexpected
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Astonishingly lacking in humanity. Letting someone as intellectually feeble as Oli Dugmore make an argument on a subject so serious is one thing. Publishing this nasty drivel is a moral obscenity. The whole article reads like the work of sub-Sixth Form 'pick-me' imbecile.
After a year of Spanish Duolingo I could do past GCSE papers without dropping a mark. Two years later spent a week in Spain without having to utter a word of English. That said the main benefit of DL is in habit-forming. Most important things are to be speaking + listening almost daily.
My father has a 1200+ day Spanish streak on Duolingo. We went on holiday to Spain recently and he could hardly string two sentences together. What the fuck is the point of that app?
November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
After a year of Spanish Duolingo I could do past GCSE papers without dropping a mark. Two years later spent a week in Spain without having to utter a word of English. That said the main benefit of DL is in habit-forming. Most important things are to be speaking + listening almost daily.
Been looking at coughing up £1k for an E-bike but somewhat deterred by the fact there is no reliable way of preventing theft. Must be *a lot* of motorists like myself in same position. Should probably be Green Party policy to hang bicycle thieves the scummy little runts...
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Been looking at coughing up £1k for an E-bike but somewhat deterred by the fact there is no reliable way of preventing theft. Must be *a lot* of motorists like myself in same position. Should probably be Green Party policy to hang bicycle thieves the scummy little runts...
Those who say the new Champions League format has no jeopardy would do well to look at the current standings...
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Those who say the new Champions League format has no jeopardy would do well to look at the current standings...
There's a fella with a "Dublin Arsenal" scarf signing North London Forever
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
There's a fella with a "Dublin Arsenal" scarf signing North London Forever
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A reminder that 21 (or 64%) of the BBC's 33 football 'experts' tipped Liverpool for the Premier League title. And a mere 6% had them finishing outside the Top 2. Groupthink.
For comparison, this was my prediction pre-season.
For comparison, this was my prediction pre-season.
October 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A reminder that 21 (or 64%) of the BBC's 33 football 'experts' tipped Liverpool for the Premier League title. And a mere 6% had them finishing outside the Top 2. Groupthink.
For comparison, this was my prediction pre-season.
For comparison, this was my prediction pre-season.
They just got lucky...
Some would call Slot exception to the rule. Possibly but he was a little fortunate: collapse of rivals, Salah G+A output increased by 75% on year before etc. Knocked out of FA Cup by a relegated Champ side. Already lost two finals.
On (major) credit side he won PL with arguably the 4th best squad
On (major) credit side he won PL with arguably the 4th best squad
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
They just got lucky...
Rice's advancement at Arsenal is astonishing & testament to Arteta's coaching set-up. This is someone who, three years ago, couldn't take the ball on the turn and who couldn't consistently play tight, accurate passes forward. Now genuinely looking like one of the best midfielders in the world.
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Rice's advancement at Arsenal is astonishing & testament to Arteta's coaching set-up. This is someone who, three years ago, couldn't take the ball on the turn and who couldn't consistently play tight, accurate passes forward. Now genuinely looking like one of the best midfielders in the world.
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Lewis-Skelly been shown up at LB in this match. Against this sort of opposition he simply isn't good enough defensively at present. Could probably do with a loan next season, ideally to another club in the Champions League.
November 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Lewis-Skelly been shown up at LB in this match. Against this sort of opposition he simply isn't good enough defensively at present. Could probably do with a loan next season, ideally to another club in the Champions League.
Christ, Lennart Karl looks frightening. German football has been having a sustained lull but a few more players like that and they'll be back...
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Christ, Lennart Karl looks frightening. German football has been having a sustained lull but a few more players like that and they'll be back...
They're now citing...Oscar Pistorious....as a reason for reforming the *British* criminal justice system. It's comical.
Lammy, or rather his puppet masters, have gone completely fucking mad. Look at the state of that. A genuine embarrassment to the country.
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
They're now citing...Oscar Pistorious....as a reason for reforming the *British* criminal justice system. It's comical.
Lammy, or rather his puppet masters, have gone completely fucking mad. Look at the state of that. A genuine embarrassment to the country.
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Lammy, or rather his puppet masters, have gone completely fucking mad. Look at the state of that. A genuine embarrassment to the country.
Superb goal from Estevao
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Superb goal from Estevao
If they could get £150m from the Saudi Pro League they'd be wise to put him straight on a private jet to Riyadh without even pausing to take out the severed hands from their mouths
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Vinicius Junior has told Real Madrid that he does not want to renew his contract while his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso remains so strained.
Vinicius Jr tells Real Madrid he won’t renew while Xabi Alonso relationship remains difficult
The Brazilian's position was made clear at a meeting with Madrid president Florentino Perez after El Clasico.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
If they could get £150m from the Saudi Pro League they'd be wise to put him straight on a private jet to Riyadh without even pausing to take out the severed hands from their mouths
Just scored a brilliant goal vs Barcelona. Once he got into the box there was just a hint of Giggs' famous FA Cup goal, albeit on the opposite flank.
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Just scored a brilliant goal vs Barcelona. Once he got into the box there was just a hint of Giggs' famous FA Cup goal, albeit on the opposite flank.
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In an unexpected and unprecedented move, four teams have been seeded by FIFA for the forthcoming World Cup. England have been seeded 4th. Means we can't meet Spain or Argentina until the Semis and France until the Final (assuming all four nations win their groups). Very random but I'll take it...
November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In an unexpected and unprecedented move, four teams have been seeded by FIFA for the forthcoming World Cup. England have been seeded 4th. Means we can't meet Spain or Argentina until the Semis and France until the Final (assuming all four nations win their groups). Very random but I'll take it...
Yank-brained delusion. The Farage stuff is confected journalism betraying the panic of the Establishment who think he'll win. I'm not so sure. But the fact they don't engage in archaeology of adolescence regarding the teenage Trotskyists who made it to Cabinet shows a rather selective approach.
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Yank-brained delusion. The Farage stuff is confected journalism betraying the panic of the Establishment who think he'll win. I'm not so sure. But the fact they don't engage in archaeology of adolescence regarding the teenage Trotskyists who made it to Cabinet shows a rather selective approach.
Doubts have been alleviated somewhat! Just want to see him exert more influence on Champions League games now, especially in the latter stages. Has amazing ability...if he starts regularly influencing games as he did yesterday he'll be one of the best players in the league.
I've always had a nagging doubt about Eze as a top-class player. Never had European football before this season and never quite shone for England either. He's been merely okay at Arsenal so far although has been shackled by being used as a relatively withdrawn midfielder. Should be on the left wing.
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Doubts have been alleviated somewhat! Just want to see him exert more influence on Champions League games now, especially in the latter stages. Has amazing ability...if he starts regularly influencing games as he did yesterday he'll be one of the best players in the league.
I support a League Two club but I'm a kind of 'secular' admirer of Arsenal. The song is dire. Saccharine self-mythology. Gets public relations poshos singing "wevvuh" and ketamine fiends bussed in from Welwyn Garden City pretending they live on the Caledonian Road.
The greatest mystery in English football: who is it who *likes* 'North London forever' and what's wrong with them?
It is a terrible, terrible club anthem. But it’s awfully catchy.
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I support a League Two club but I'm a kind of 'secular' admirer of Arsenal. The song is dire. Saccharine self-mythology. Gets public relations poshos singing "wevvuh" and ketamine fiends bussed in from Welwyn Garden City pretending they live on the Caledonian Road.
The Arctic Monkeys version of 'I Wanna Be Yours' is so bad that every time I hear it I have to cleanse my ears (and soul) with John Cooper Clarke's original. Incidentally JCC lives here now and I've seen him about a few times over the years. Including, surreally, at a gig on some badminton courts.
I Wanna Be Yours
YouTube video by John Cooper Clarke - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The Arctic Monkeys version of 'I Wanna Be Yours' is so bad that every time I hear it I have to cleanse my ears (and soul) with John Cooper Clarke's original. Incidentally JCC lives here now and I've seen him about a few times over the years. Including, surreally, at a gig on some badminton courts.
I remember reading this article + comments shortly afterwards and being relieved it's not just me!
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
I remember reading this article + comments shortly afterwards and being relieved it's not just me!
Always had sensitivity to caffeine despite handling heavy drinking well. I remember once buying a black coffee after work (as an irregular drinker + empty stomach). Can't describe how bad I felt. Was properly wired for 1hr and then it was like the world's worst hangover/flu/anxiety had descended.
A few times at Uni I drank a huge cup of coffee and fell asleep 10 minutes later, but at same time could sometimes have a small one at 9am and feel my pulse as I struggled to fall asleep 12 hours later.
Sleep hygiene definitely works btw - use night shift on devices and you will feel the difference!
Sleep hygiene definitely works btw - use night shift on devices and you will feel the difference!
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Always had sensitivity to caffeine despite handling heavy drinking well. I remember once buying a black coffee after work (as an irregular drinker + empty stomach). Can't describe how bad I felt. Was properly wired for 1hr and then it was like the world's worst hangover/flu/anxiety had descended.
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A few times at Uni I drank a huge cup of coffee and fell asleep 10 minutes later, but at same time could sometimes have a small one at 9am and feel my pulse as I struggled to fall asleep 12 hours later.
Sleep hygiene definitely works btw - use night shift on devices and you will feel the difference!
Sleep hygiene definitely works btw - use night shift on devices and you will feel the difference!
November 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
A few times at Uni I drank a huge cup of coffee and fell asleep 10 minutes later, but at same time could sometimes have a small one at 9am and feel my pulse as I struggled to fall asleep 12 hours later.
Sleep hygiene definitely works btw - use night shift on devices and you will feel the difference!
Sleep hygiene definitely works btw - use night shift on devices and you will feel the difference!
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Early birds ruined the world for the rest of us normal people.
November 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Early birds ruined the world for the rest of us normal people.