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Post by Baxtinho on Mar 11, 2023 15:04:02 GMT
Ridiculous stance Childish Ok, I'll bite. Surely, when BBC has set a precedent for not getting involved with their freelance employees personal Twitter accounts (See Andrew Neil), they should stick to that here? And that wouldn't have led to many people and later, clubs, siding with Lineker in solidarity? What's childish about standing up for the right to criticise a disgusting (and illegal) policy?
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Post by Baxtinho on Mar 11, 2023 14:59:13 GMT
Why do people feel the need to throw terms like "virtue signalling" or "woke" into the mix? (Not aimed at you specifically, but it works both ways) The trendy buzzword ‘gammon’ was aimed at my post by yattongas which you actually liked. I didn’t say any of the silly buzzwords you’ve mentioned , I said to keep politics out of football and i also voiced my dislike towards lineker, please enlighten me as to why the term ‘gammon’ was put my way ? I would suggest you take it up with the author of the post (below). I liked it, as it was an amusing reply to your daft sentiment about politics and football being separate. The football community is so enormous and powerful, and any shred of good that can come out of someone's standing as a public figure with a large platform should be embraced. More people now know about this vile and illegal government policy than before Lineker tweeted - people can then make their own minds up on what they do, and how they feel best to respond. Keep out of politics, like the bbc will give two shits about us not speaking to them. Plus , lineker is and always has been a complete w**ker. That is all. Gammon for dinner ?
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Post by Baxtinho on Mar 11, 2023 13:25:19 GMT
Why do people feel the need to throw words like "Gammon" and "Boomer" into the mix? For me it just devalues their point of view (Boomer here, in case you're wondering!) Why do people feel the need to throw terms like "virtue signalling" or "woke" into the mix? (Not aimed at you specifically, but it works both ways)
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Post by Baxtinho on Dec 15, 2022 9:29:16 GMT
My biggest issue is that linesmen now get lazy and prefer to keep their flags down as they know the computer will do all the work for them. There's nothing worse than celebrating a goal only for it to be checked and given as offside a whole five minutes later! Pretty sure the assistants are told to do that in case there's a tight call. Similar to when an assistant seemingly doesn't make a decision despite being closer to an incident. They're all constantly talking to each other anyway, just can't tell that when you're there.
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Post by Baxtinho on Dec 15, 2022 8:31:37 GMT
Always used to be 'What happened on the pitch, stayed on the pitch'. This sounds horrendous. Imagine the vile comments and behaviour that wasn't caught because of the lack of coverage/technology back then Great! It's the only way that this type of stuff will stop. Nobody should be criticised for speaking out against abuse.
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 15:13:18 GMT
Here's a link to part one of a three part documentary where they interview some of the locals, some of the migrant workers, and Qatar's first openly gay man. For clarity, I didn't create this, I'm merely sharing it - I hope this helps you understand that me sharing sources isn't me claiming credit for them, or making out they're something they're not. I'm not sure that Guardian article has turned "...out to be rubbish", you just disagree with the content of it. As ever with a forum, not everyone shares everyone else's views. Nobody is suggesting migrant workers weren’t poorly treated. The 6500 deaths headline is deliberately misleading though, such exaggerations and manipulation of stats for headlines doesn’t help the arguments against Qatar being World Cup hosts. The whole world knows what Qatar is like, it’s something that doesn’t need any extra spin. They are appalling. Then we broadly agree, happy days. Perhaps it is a headline with an asterisk, but I'm sure the families of the 6,500 dead would like them acknowledged and included
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 15:01:41 GMT
As I say, pointless discussing. I haven't falsified anything nor have I attempted to mislead. I've listened to and read enough about the appalling conditions, the lies the workers were told to get them on board to begin with and the huge amounts of covering up that's gone on to feel justified in my opinion. You and others seem to mostly dislike that I've not picked a more right-wing news source when asked for any evidence. Yes you have. You've linked to a page that turns out to be rubbish. And a link to the lies would be nice as well. Here's a link to part one of a three part documentary where they interview some of the locals, some of the migrant workers, and Qatar's first openly gay man. For clarity, I didn't create this, I'm merely sharing it - I hope this helps you understand that me sharing sources isn't me claiming credit for them, or making out they're something they're not. I'm not sure that Guardian article has turned "...out to be rubbish", you just disagree with the content of it. As ever with a forum, not everyone shares everyone else's views.
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 14:28:59 GMT
I can see it's pointless having this discussion since so many on here are so keen to defend Qatar's policies, deny that people dying is a cause for concern - and we haven't even started on the suppression of people's rights. Who has defended Qatar’s policies? Who has denied that people have died? If you falsely try and spin that 6500 migrants have all died (from all causes) as a direct result of building the stadiums then expect to get questioned. Like I said, Qatar is a sitting duck for criticism as they are an appalling country. You don’t need falsified stats and misleading Guardian headlines to enhance your case, it actually discredits such arguments. As I say, pointless discussing. I haven't falsified anything nor have I attempted to mislead. I've listened to and read enough about the appalling conditions, the lies the workers were told to get them on board to begin with and the huge amounts of covering up that's gone on to feel justified in my opinion. You and others seem to mostly dislike that I've not picked a more right-wing news source when asked for any evidence.
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 14:01:53 GMT
Wow. And people wonder why the rest of the world dislike English fans Wtf imo it was an okay video, not sure what your point is? why do you care so much what others think? Was that supposed to be at me? If I was, I have no idea what you're talking about, and I don't care what people think about me as a person or a football fan.
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 14:00:44 GMT
I can see it's pointless having this discussion since so many on here are so keen to defend Qatar's policies, deny that people dying is a cause for concern - and we haven't even started on the suppression of people's rights.
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 13:44:44 GMT
I have to say I was quite surprised at Wael's gleeful little posts on Instagram....grinning all over his face seated in a seat created on the back of 6500 dead migrant workers. I did think he had a bit more about himself than that. Back of a fag (pun intended) packet guess ? Nope, widely reported.
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 13:37:15 GMT
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 11:13:47 GMT
It's all politics, imo it should be as much left out of sport as possible.. Incredible if you think this is "politics". You're fine with people being imprisoned for being in a relationship with someone they love? 6,500 dead migrants, is that politics too?
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 10:40:28 GMT
Wow. And people wonder why the rest of the world dislike English fans
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Post by Baxtinho on Nov 22, 2022 10:02:15 GMT
So two days into the World Cup. I enjoyed the opening ceremony. Its a shame the BBC are going to continue their anti Qatar campaign throughout the whole tournament. Pundits criticising the place who will all happily go on holiday to Dubai! They had the air conditioning up so high it was freezing inside the stadium. Maybe that's why people left early?! As for football, I've seen Qatar play many times (they've beaten good teams in the past like Japan, Korea etc) but that was by far the worst I have ever seen them play. The occasion obviously got to them and they completely bottled it. Great day yesterday for the England game. Good atmosphere in one of the beer gardens before the game and during the game. It's a shame Fifa decided this was the time for their stupid ticket app to go on the blink. Luckily I wasn't affected by this. A much needed day off from the football for me today before I start a run of nine games in the next eight days! Excellent opening gambit, QS. I've reigned in my beeb watch for a few years now for that reason and others.... it's hardly fair and impartial. I would love to see some more positive footage of Qatar.Nice little ditty though and read, please post more! Here, in N.Bris, I've seen a couple of Xmas lights put up, but nothing in form of world cup bunting/flags on cars or houses....a few pubs have them as a reminder, but the whole situation is very low key here atm. I even saw a sheeeeeeeethead on Glos Rd wearing that filthy shirt yesterday. Times are a changin.. Disgusting that it's there at all. Paying fans to be positive toward the regime should tell you everything. The beer situation: The horrific LGBTQ+ laws: The only good thing about it being over there is that it's brought their atrocious behaviour to the wider public.
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Post by Baxtinho on Oct 14, 2022 12:10:37 GMT
Weston S Mare for me. If Rovers went bust then I'd be standing on the terraces next to Pirate. Scott Murray's son plays for them. I notice he is number 2 this season instead of 7, has he been converted from winger to full back pirate? He wears 7 but you're right largely from RWB. Better going forward than back though.
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Post by Baxtinho on Oct 14, 2022 10:49:22 GMT
I was amazed see Anstey Nomads are playing Chesterfield at home. Anstey are a TINY ‘village’ team in Leicestershire, just about within walking distance from me. Can’t believe the police have allowed them to play at home. Can see a few locals being up for a scrap. Maybe why they’ve made it a 12.30 kick off (which coincides with Leicester’s kick off time). Also see another local side to me, Coalville, getting an away tie with Notts County. Just seen an item on this game on BBC breakfast, cracking story and is what the Cup is all about at this level, to think Chesterfield nearly became the first 3erd tier team to reach the final a few short years ago! I enjoy the stories that surround the early rounds of the cup but must admit my interest wanes as it goes on unless there is a genuine underdog left in., mainly due to the lack of respect shown by the high and mighty of the game. I mean, it was 25 years ago if we're going for accuracy. They were unlucky if I remember rightly, which I probably don't as it was a generation ago.
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Post by Baxtinho on Oct 13, 2022 17:53:25 GMT
Weston have a cracking shout at beating Barnet.
Barnet have conceded 25 in their last 7 games, lost five and only won one of them.
Whereas Weston have won 13 out of the last 15!
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Post by Baxtinho on Oct 13, 2022 8:43:17 GMT
No doubt we will be taking the expected masses to Sheffield for the weds evening game even though its on sky, free stream and a midweek game. Exactly. You can't blame anyone for missing games, life's tough at the moment, but this is just giving people excuses to make not going the norm. It was floated during the behind-closed-doors season, people got used to every PL game being televised and then sulked and complained when that was taken away. I think it's inevitable that all games (PL & EFL) will be available to stream sooner rather than later, so we'll just have to enjoy decent crowds while they last. Hopefully our smaller clubs can find ways to cut costs or raise other funds, as this is going to hurt.
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Post by Baxtinho on Oct 13, 2022 7:22:42 GMT
People waving this in just like the PL B-Teams.
Rovers are prob just about big enough to handle it, as people have said, our attendances have remained solid.
When I go and watch Weston I see so many people (not just kids) in PL colours. I can totally see some not wanting to brave the cold and pay their £12 in January when any game they like is available at home.
It'll be a disaster for non league clubs, make no mistake.
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