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Reply | Best Sports Films
at 11:55 16 Dec 2024
Some others I haven't seen mentioned yet which I thought were worth watching:
I, Tonya (Ice Skating)
Rush (Motor Racing: James Hunt/Niki Lauda rivalry)
The Wrestler (the Mickey Rourke one)
The Keeper (Football: based on the life of Bert Trautmann)
And another mention for some already mentioned:
Lagaan (Cricket)
The Iron Claw (Wrestling)
Next Goal Wins (Football)
Ford v Ferrari (Motor Racing)
The Blind Side (American Football) |
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Reply | Cardiff
at 20:10 26 Nov 2024
Two from Bath, but then it's not too far away for us |
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Reply | Portsmouth player connections
at 15:35 16 Oct 2024
Wish AI would take my job at the moment! Anyway, back on topic, found a few others:
Jamal Lowe
David Wheeler
Brian Murphy
Marcus Bean
Cole Kpekawa
Gavin Mahon
Akos Buzsaky |
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Reply | Portsmouth player connections
at 09:45 16 Oct 2024
Jimmy Carter (although no appearances for us AFAIK)
Paul Hall
Jordan Archer
Gary O'Neill
Rowan Vine
Wayne Routledge
Asmir Begovic
Ben Sahar (bit tenuous to say the least)
Jerome Thomas
Armand Traore
Tal Ben-Haim [Post edited 16 Oct 9:49]
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Reply | Acca payout, stories of success
at 14:04 2 Sep 2024
Last season I did a 50p lucky 15 each way on Arsenal, Leicester, Portsmouth, and Stockport to be champions of their leagues. Didn't quite hit the jackpot because Arsenal were runners up but still got the place and won about £260 |
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Reply | LFW Message Board Glossary
at 13:59 2 Sep 2024
48 game season - stems from QPR usually losing their opening round cup games in both League and F.A. Cups most seasons, often to lower league teams.
Connor in the box office - someone else can fill in the details on where that came from because I can't remember |
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Reply | Mascot
at 20:40 15 Aug 2024
Did this too for my son a few seasons ago. He had to be a Junior R member but just emailed the club to say which away games we planned to attend that season and they emailed back and offered him Birmingham away. The cost was a full replica kit for him and match tickets for the rest of us. Birmingham provided lunch and official photos, we got to meet all the players in the dressing room before the game, he got to walk out with the players, and it was well worth it. |
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Reply | Chaz returns to his roots
at 11:09 1 Aug 2024
Fair play to him for wanting to keep on playing. A lot of players would have just hung up their boots.
Could be a great move for Totton - he's dropping down three divisions from the level he was playing and scoring at last season, and he'll know what to expect having started in non-league football. Will be interesting to see how he and Totton do this season. |
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Reply | 1st time visiting Bath
at 20:34 29 May 2024
I live in Bath too. A lot of the most popular places to go have already been covered in previous replies and the good thing is it's a small city so I'd recommend you just talk a walk around the city centre and you'll see a lot of the sights, like:
Roman Baths
The Abbey
The weir near Pulteney Bridge
Pulteney Bridge (one of only 4 bridges in the world with shops on it I believe)
Great Pulteney Street
The Circus
The Royal Crescent and Victoria Park
There are loads of places to eat and drink so just depends on what you fancy. It does get busy with visitors especially in the summer so it is best to book restaurants.
Never been to Edesia because I think it is fairly new.
Sotto Sotto is one of the best Italian's I've been to, so should be good if you can get in.
Scallop Shell is good for fish and seafood.
The Mint Room is an excellent Indian but is a few minutes away from the centre.
Noya's Kitchen for Vietnamese
Most pubs and bars in the centre are fine but again can get very busy at the weekends. If you want to visit two of the smallest pubs in the country, go to Coeur De Lion and The Old Green Tree. |
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Reply | Scottish Leagues
at 12:16 16 May 2024
Why does the Scottish Premiership split in two?
Fixture balance is seen as the main reason behind the Scottish Premiership split.
With 12 teams in the competition, every club initially faces each other three times, meaning 33 league games are played by each side prior to the split.
If the league didn't split in two at that point, the season would need to consist of 44 matches to ensure balance - six more games than the current system.
Those extra matches would cause significant fixture congestion with the current split allowing for a league break over the Easter period.
In addition to logistics, the split also ensures teams face opponents closer to them on the table at a key point in the season.
Rather than first-place wrapping up the title with a win against the team coming last, they must continue to pick up points against the five sides closest to them on the ladder.
Conversely, the split gives the bottom sides a more even chance of avoiding relegation and creates more last-minute drama.
How does the Scottish Premiership split work?
The Scottish Premiership split sees the competition split in two - divided into a top and bottom six.
Those teams then face off against the other five clubs in their section once to conclude the season.
While clubs can alter their standings in a specific section, a team from the bottom six cannot jump above a side in the top six once the split occurs.
Hibernian, for example, finished seventh before the split, and could finish the season with more points than teams in the top six, but that won't be reflected in the final standings.
When was the split introduced in Scotland?
The split was introduced in 2000 when the Scottish Premiership, then known as the Scottish Premier League, was expanded from 10 clubs to 12.
Prior to expansion, each side played each other four times across a season that lasted 36 matches.
The addition of two clubs, however, saw the competition introduce a split to avoid the need for a further eight league games each season.
Instead, seasons consist of a more manageable 38 matches - the same number as the Premier League.
From https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/football/news/scottish-premiership-split-why-doe |
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Reply | Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal?
at 20:33 5 May 2024
Dogma recently released their debut album. Possibly jumping on the bandwagon following Ghost's success. An all girl band dressed as nuns with catchy hooks, cheesy lyrics filled with innuendo and NSFW music videos |
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Reply | Birmingham down.
at 20:21 5 May 2024
To answer the hypothetical question, I reckon they would have stayed up if Eustace or Mowbary had remained in charge.
But they have the same home kit as Chelsea so deserve what they got for that reason alone! |
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Reply | Show us what you got!
at 20:16 5 May 2024
Wartime Germany. A brave underdog ski jumper infiltrates a Nazi castle stronghold to smash a secret agent organisation.
Where Eddie The Eagle Dares |
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Reply | Dunninho
at 19:36 29 Mar 2024
Amazing goal. Really like him.
Is his contract up at the end of the season? If so, deserves a new one for the way he's been playing at right back recently, and hope he gets one. |
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Reply | music bands
at 19:23 29 Mar 2024
I don't know Fates Warning but I'll certainly give them a listen. Thanks! |
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Reply | QPR & Gig double headers
at 13:40 29 Mar 2024
In about 1986 saw QPR lose at home to Liverpool (no surprises there) and that evening was in the second row at Hammersmith Odeon for Iron Maiden. |
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Reply | music bands
at 13:29 29 Mar 2024
Personal opinion of course but I would say Muse are similar in terms of musicianship/class and vocal style to Queen.
Dream Theater are excellent musicians and song writers but are generally heavier than Queen, Meat Loaf and Dire Straits; more progressive metal. Sound like Metallica on some songs, like Pink Floyd on others.
Both Muse and Dream Theater have been around for many years though, so hardly the "next band"! Just thinking of bands that are still around. |
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Reply | Budapest
at 10:32 18 Mar 2024
Also planning on going later this year and most likely using Air BnB so any other recommendations on places to stay appreciated. Thanks!
Great to have all the suggestions so far on what to do and where to eat. Really helpful |
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