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Reply | Ross Stewart
at 22:24 31 Oct 2024
Yep, and that’s why we were effectively relegated during the weekend the clocks went back.
Sports Republic’s Owners, Board Members, Recruitment Staff and Senior Management at their finest. |
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Reply | The Budget
at 20:29 31 Oct 2024
Regretfully Chesham when in July 40% of eligible voters couldn’t be bothered to get to a nearby polling station or even request a postal vote it’s the sort of result that transpires.
Agreed far from perfect, but to use an old motor trade auction expression “ That’s the bid and that’s the offer”.
Wasn’t the country offered a change to a form of P R a few years back ( Cameron P M at the time? ) and gave the suggestion the thumbs down ? |
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Reply | The Budget
at 19:04 31 Oct 2024
So Ifonly, by virtue of the fact you have not suggested anything to the contrary we can now assume that you have accepted ( I imagine somewhat reluctantly ) that even after yesterday’s budget tax increases, our tax take to G D P ratio is less than the majority of comparable European countries ? That’s a start at least.
You then state “ I don’t think that every other European government is wrong “. Another step forward.
Unfortunately and for reasons best known to yourself, prior to the above mentioned Damascene moments, you appear to suggest that a role model for us should be “ getting in step with the US”. A country 3000 odd miles away whose economy has produced some of the biggest life inequality for its citizens in the whole Western World and which appears to be on the verge of electing a grifter as its president for the second time. Forgive me if I’m not attracted to that proposal.
The bottom line for the next five years or so is that a democratically elected UK government with a majority of 170 seats has decided to increase taxation to fund public services, primarily the N H S.
Quite unsurprisingly those asked to contribute more aren’t happy, thus it ever was in every budget I can remember. By next week their complaints will be completely forgotten. |
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Reply | The Budget
at 13:14 31 Oct 2024
So you don’t dispute that our tax take as a share of GDP is lower than the majority of European countries If only ?
Just that you now consider that near enough every other European government is wrong.Interesting theory to say the least.
Reminds me of the mother who goes to see her son march in a parade. He’s the one clearly out of step but in her eyes it’s all the fault of the others.
As I said earlier “ never let the facts get in the way of a good story”. |
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Reply | The Budget
at 06:57 31 Oct 2024
What’s unbelievable Ifonly is you continually suggesting that as a nation we are hugely over taxed.
Even after yesterday’s welcome tax increases to fund a better society for us all, our overall tax rate as a percentage of G D P is still lower than nearly every country in Europe.
I’m reminded of the old phrase “ Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story”. |
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Reply | The Budget
at 21:01 30 Oct 2024
Good to see we are on common ground in regard to the minimum wage Pat, given that your original post suggested it was part of your perceived problem concerning employers costs.
Let’s all wait and see if your suggestion that raising Employers N I will have the impact you suggest.
Frankly I couldn’t care if I never went in a pub again but that’s more to do with me never drinking alcohol rather than the effects or otherwise of today’s Budget. |
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Reply | The Budget
at 17:21 30 Oct 2024
Pat, the minimum wage was long overdue when it was introduced by the Labour government elected in 1997. It’s introduction was vigorously opposed by the Tory Party suggesting it would result in an increase in unemployment, it didn’t and nor now will employers having to pay increases in N I.
Some employers have for years been able to obtain cheap workers by exploiting the tax credit system where effectively tax payers have subsided workers wages.
Now they are simply being asked to put more back into the system and it’s not before time in my opinion.
As for admitting that you voted Labour. Don’t make a worry of it, after all it’s not a sin requiring confession. [Post edited 30 Oct 20:43]
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Reply | Nextvtwo
at 09:34 27 Oct 2024
We won’t and he won’t.
Sports Republic haven’t got the money to change anything.
It’s The Championship next season with Russell Martin at the helm.
At least the ticket prices won’t increase and there will be more games to watch some of which we may actually win. |
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Reply | Forest
at 08:52 26 Oct 2024
More importantly, they purchased a proper Centre Forward with Premiership experience, rather like our successful neighbours down in Sussex.
Not to worry, in Sports Republics Owners, Board, Recruitment Team and Senior Management we trust.
The future’s bright, the futures relegation by Christmas. |
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Reply | Stephens
at 20:56 23 Oct 2024
Why did we waste money on Wood and Edwards ?
Because that’s what Sports Republic want, although they don’t see it as a waste, to them it’s a perfectly reasonable gamble.
It fits with their ethos of assembling a large number of young players at relatively little cost in the hope that the odd one will come good and can be sold for a massive profit. Remember Lavia to Chelsea for £50 million ? |
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Reply | Astonishing
at 12:01 23 Oct 2024
Ifonly, Given that Sports Republic managed to engineer our exit from The Premiership when we actually had some Premiership quality players and we are now 1/5 to be relegated yet again, your suggestion of re-establishment currently looks the least likely outcome I’m afraid.
Yo-Yo is the best we can hope for with them in control. [Post edited 23 Oct 12:03]
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Reply | Astonishing
at 11:37 23 Oct 2024
Our season is already irretrievable which to me fits Sports Republic’s long term narrative of wanting to be a Championship feeder club to established Premiership teams.
They aren’t currently concerned who manages our club.
That’s how they see the future:- Purchase vast numbers of young players at relatively low cost ( play them in Turkey if necessary) in the hope that one or two out of every batch comes good and they sell on at a vast profit. Case in point Lavia to Chelsea for £50 million.
Long term they know they can’t compete in the Premiership hence becoming a yo-yo club isn’t a problem given the Parachute Payments should we get promoted every now and then. |
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Thread | Wolves today. And so it goes on. First it was Man Utd now it’s City.
at 17:24 20 Oct 2024
Another day another dollar and once more a referee who favours the big money teams.
I’ve an intense illogical dislike for Wolves but even after reviewing V A R how did Man City’s winning goal stand ? If it’s not offside it’s physical interference with their keeper.
On the other hand was the decision worse than the many given by the total excuse for a referee who officiated our game yesterday ?
These people referee as a profession so how even with the aid of V A R can they be so totally and regularly inept and still remain in their job ?
Perhaps it’s like any other profession. Simply money talking ?
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Reply | Has he gone yet?
at 15:22 20 Oct 2024
100% on side with the content of your second paragraph Chesham.
Like your good self I’m starting to think the previously unthinkable. Disenchantment with Sports Republic and the direction of travel of The Premiership in general plus advancing old age could well make this my final season.
Yesterday has given Sports Republic a once a season opportunity to dismiss Russell Martin with all the planets alining so to speak.
If he is still in charge next Saturday at Man City then I suspect we will need to get used to the fact that whatever happens for the remainder of the season his position is secure.
A crucial week in the history of Southampton Football Club Ltd awaits us. Then again there have been a few of those recently haven’t there ? |
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Reply | Has he gone yet?
at 12:41 20 Oct 2024
Hello Pat.
Genuine question. What am I doing wrong in my description of the league we currently play in please ? I’m happy for you to put me right if I’ve got it wrong. |
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