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Reply | First NFL Game
at 15:07 9 Sep 2024
No TheChef the game has leaped into the future literally with new helmets and strict rules on head injuries ,voilent tackles etc and player welfare is front and center today.They wrap the QB in cotton wool literally to protect their franchise and the league have changed the rules multiple times so much he can barely be touched now to the deteriment of the game IMO.
The financial packages for retirement and long term health issues are excellent I believe due to new bargining agreements between the players union and the NFL.
Of course the anount of torn ACLs, Achilies and all other muscle injuries continue at a pretty hectic rate sinply due to the speed of play and hits etc. |
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Reply | QPR only discussion - English fans vs American fans
at 14:59 9 Sep 2024
Excellent post there Rangersw12 and I agree except for your last point.The fans in England who pay their hard earned money down to follow QPR feel way more pain,frustration and anger after every bad performance or losing streak.On the flip side being there when we crush Leeds or score 2 to beat Luton makes up for those miserable nights but they are pretty rare following QPR.
The point about watching it on TV is where I differ from you.Apart from excellent replays and angles its impossible to see what players are busting a gut off the ball or just going through the motions.This is why I love the "Just Back Threads " they normally give a completly different view/rating of players that the TV watchers have formed.
Watching TV by yourself is pretty far removed from celebrating at LF or in the away ends plus you have the pre and post match drinks to go over the game.
Biggest difference living in the US and watching 3 pm games (9 am here ) is when the when the final whistle blows and you drag yourself away from the Russian strippers or even the official telecast you simply walk outside and start cutting the grass or work around the house because its only mid morning .If QPR get hammered are beaten by a last minute goal you can forget it easier when you have a busy day ahead.
The midweek games are no good of course its right after lunch on a work day so the phone comes in handy and Boston takes care of us with highlights when we are eating dinner |
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Reply | Illias
at 14:41 9 Sep 2024
Do you know how he injured his back PBLOCK it seems like a pretty rare injury in our sport.
Is he a gym rat and lifting weights that are too heavy or got taken out in a game with a knee or going airborne in a tackle.
With the window slammed shut he is ours until Jan at least I would love to see him back in that starting 11 and see if he can adapt his game to our new attacking all action style |
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Reply | First NFL Game
at 14:36 9 Sep 2024
The Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl in 85 with one of the most ferocious defenses in NFL history but due to dick measuring clashes between Head Coach (Ditka ) and Defensive cordinator (Buddy Ryan ) they were a 1 and done when they should have won a couple at least .
William "the fridge" Perry was a legend back then but now due to ill health and injuries to brain and body he is in a nursing home broke and doing very poorly according to reports.
Steve ''Mongo" McMichael is dying from ALS due to brain injuries suffered during his Bears career like lots of older players who face crippling injuries and long term health issues due to playing.
McMichael was inducted into thr Pro Football HOF a few weeks ago.They unveiled a bronze bust of his head from his playing days and the contrast of that compared to the poor soul lying helpless in the bed destroyed by the curse ALS was horrific to be brutally honest. |
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Reply | International break matches thread
at 13:25 7 Sep 2024
Saw most of his interview and really like him plus he did play for Ireland and he remembers his time fondly and was an excelent player .
He has a superb team at his disposal now even without Foden,Palmer and Watkins they should blow Ireland out of the water.
He said he will have no issue starting Rice and Grealish despite the reception they will recieve having worn the green shirt for most of their under age internationals before chosing England.
It seems like a fresh start for both teams and exciting times but England are just too strong right now |
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Reply | Today i am mostly eating......
at 19:33 6 Sep 2024
Well this was a bit of a jolt when I was reading the first page of this thread now realising its 4+ years old and saw a post by 2Thomas2Bowles that was unexpected but beautiful at the same time. His name was Jim and he is gone to the Promised Land for a few years now so if there is an afterlife he could be reading this 
The fish and chips in England on the greasy newspaper from by gone days remain the benchmark I suspect because in the US its either raw in the middle or you would lose a tooth eating its so hard .
I normally stick to grilled Salmon ,Cod or Walleye when its in season and mashed potatoes but would enjoy a nice Fish and Chips right now |
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Reply | When you realised there was no meaning to life and no God
at 19:21 6 Sep 2024
I just opened a report that was released in Ireland this week about the abuse that was carried out in Religious schools Nicole and it was stomach churning disgusting .It was mostly carried out by priests/christian brothers and lay people but always connected to religion .The brutality those boys mostly suffered was life changing for the worst and they wont get justice because most of the predators are dead now.
There was supposed to be a report on nuns physically and abusing girls in their care but it appears to to have been swept away under some rug .
As for God its impossible to know because nobody has arrived back from the afterlife yet but if it gives comfort ,solace and peace then why not I say.
I try to live by my concious ,hurt nobody ,help who I can and try and show my kids who will carry on my name the way to lead productive lives and far surpass what I was able to achieve |
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Reply | Frey / Celar V Dykes / S Armstrong
at 14:51 5 Sep 2024
I am in a situation where my only QPR match viewing is on TV and while I do not see all of them live I watch pretty much every one on replay.
Its crystal clear we are way more attack minded so far this year which creates many more scoring chances which will improve our goal difference .
This means multiple players arriving in the box ( Madsen and Anderson friday ) and a better spread of goalscores in our team.
Remember Chair has not played yet and he will be desperate to get on the scoring charts plus teams wont be able to stop QPR anymore by stopping Chair as has been the case for a while.
Armstrong is a bull in a china shop ,all heart and passion but no finishing skill. Dykes should score goals in League 1 but will he get playing time now with those big spenders .
Frey has the smarts and brute strength to get goals and I believe Celar will score also once he calms down a bit |
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Reply | You Are FIFA
at 01:16 5 Sep 2024
Stop the clock at every injury then add 5 minutes to the end of both halves to cover subs goal celebrations etc .
When a goal is scored the celebrating team has 1 minute to get back onside so we can kick off right away .
Player dives in the penalty area or grabs his face and rolls around like a sniper took him out from the seats gets automatic yellow and 10 minutes in the sin bin .
Group of players sourround the ref aggresivly find the Captain and book him straight away then book the agressive players also .They will get the message pretty quickly once the Captain throws fcuks into them |
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Reply | First film you ever see at the cinema/pictures.
at 00:46 4 Sep 2024
Impossible to top that story Brian it brings back memories of my hurling days 2 cars to bring 15 lads approx to the match and the car arriving at game time when the pitch was 20 miles away  .
Back to topic I hobbled 2 miles on crutches (broke my big toe playing soccer a crime I know )to the local cinema in Ennis circa 1985 to see Footloose . Packed house of course no room so we looked next door and the place was empty showing Back To The Future so we sat down and it was superb.
Fast forward 25 years and counting and my kids love all 3 movies espiceally Micheal J Fox trying an Irish accent ( Maggie get me hat ) so that was destiny .
Never seen Footloose to this day and there is even a remake I think |
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Reply | International break
at 14:16 3 Sep 2024
We showed up last year until the last few minutes when the implosion took hold.
QPR are a totally different team this year not only a threat going forward but pretty decent at the back so Bannon will be taken care of easily IMO.
Look at Doughty from Luton he had his own thread after the cup game and got locked down 3 days later .
Hopefully Marti and Co have identified the main threats from each team and found their weakness to disarm them |
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Reply | HAPPY ENDING Luton away from the oak end home end
at 00:53 3 Sep 2024
Something that crossed my mind watching his pre game tour of the allys and side streets is how in Gods name is that place going to be emptied safely in case of an emergency etc.
Say there is a terror plot or fire or something I would not fancy my chances of making it through that crush of humanity in those little streets .
Still fun to watch the QPR fans (excellent ) basically nose to nose with Luton fans with a thin blue line/yellow line seperating them .Not sure all that would fly anywhere else |
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Reply | Madsen
at 14:21 2 Sep 2024
That second goal was PL standard and if City or Pool scored it they would never stop talking about it.
Even at this level there is not much time ,look at our first goal 2 players and the keeper converged and any dicking around by Madsen and the chance was gone.
Paal sent over a beautiful cross but Frey was already moving and arrived perfectly to hammer it home what a scene that was.
When Chair comes back will he continue to play with himself holding the ball or will Marti demand faster movement like we achieved at Luton which brings obvious results.
Will he walk straight into the team or have to fight for his spot ? |
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Reply | Acca payout, stories of success
at 01:12 2 Sep 2024
Nice to see all those succesful bets and wins .
I never bet on live sports or gamble in general but went to my second Casino last weekend and lost $200 in less that 30 minutes then sulked and waited outside until my group came out.
What a fcuking rip off but it was made worse because every wan*er at machines deside was setting off bells and fcuking whistles winning free games while I was dying with every push of that button
Dont smoke (thanks Ted) and dont play slots its a cash eating hole
from hell that money slides in never to be seen again.Or maybe I am just a loser |
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Reply | Clive
at 01:05 2 Sep 2024
You have 5 extra hours in NY than London to get that report penned I am expecting a classic after that incredible win yesterday and 2 ''stairs goals '' on top of you and the fans .
Seriously enjoy the Big Apple dont worry about writing we will entertain ourselves |
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Reply | LFW Message Board Glossary
at 00:59 2 Sep 2024
Did everybody see that stunning goal its just another example of his talent just incredible.
How did he not get sold before Olise is beyond me (ML is an excellentplayer also ) but Eze is a step above .The sky is the limit IMO.
Que the crotch grabbing wa*k fest |
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Reply | Old Boys hooked
at 00:50 2 Sep 2024
Might be a family history thing but Joe Willock scored in the cup game for Newcastle after being out for a long time .
He then got injured again and by the look on his face it felt serious and the commentators were hoping it was a minor strain.
Maybe leg injuries run in the family or just bad luck with the wear and tear of this relentless game.
Best of luck to both it seems cruel to be that injury prone when you are a Pro |
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Reply | Madsen
at 00:41 2 Sep 2024
One of my favorite things to do is read back over the match threads when we win and the way the mood changes from one minute to the next is pretty funny.
one minute player A is " useless wan*er then he scores a screamer and is a God I love it .
Madsen ran into space ,Frey avoided going down twice ,risked injury by passing that ball in an arkward position and Madsen finished with class to lift that roof off with our fans.
I like him he looks like another vital cog in our machine going forward |
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Reply | Smoking outside pubs
at 00:25 2 Sep 2024
Jesus Christ Ted that is a powerful ,frightening and incredible post all rolled into one fair play to you for laying it out so clearly .
Best of luck to you going forward man hope and like you say fcuk cigarettes and the companies that hid the dangers from young impressionable kids |
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