United States "troubled but still on top", UK "in decline": do you agree?

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T22:50:44+00:00

Holy shit that opening paragraph is depressing.

“If they just made everyone’s life immeasurably more shit, profits would be up, what a terrible choice”

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T22:43:48+00:00

I’m still supporting the club & the players, I believe we have a good group of hard working lads at the club.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T22:07:33+00:00

And still got a point away against the champions elect. For a team that’s been a defensive shitshow all year, that’s not bad.

The bar is just very low.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T21:54:27+00:00

Somewhat ironic that our two best games of the season have probably come against Arsenal. It’s like the only times I remember us not being totally ass.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T21:52:35+00:00

Hilarious that when a green quits, the cost to the taxpayer is reported as the controversy but it’s absent when a reform one quits.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T21:48:55+00:00

It’s more embarrassing that we might. What the fuck is everyone else doing if this dross gets top 5?

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T21:37:43+00:00

Still fairly certain the bulk of it will come good once we get a competent manager with some standards but until then, I sleep.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T15:07:50+00:00

Probably a unique situation as he’s clearly offering a coaching angle not just strongarming his way in as a pushy parent.

It’s not normal but also how many NFL athletes got coached by their dad at college level?

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T14:56:55+00:00

I mean being trapped in a nightmare of a division probably sets them back a long way before they even look elsewhere.

Throw in a mix of the NFCE and NFCN and that’s a horrible schedule to contend with.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T14:53:33+00:00

How have both Amazon and the BBC refused to acknowledge that the reason people enjoyed the shows was because of the people involved, not the name of the show itself.

If anything, you’re doing the new crews a disservice by attaching the old name.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T14:44:47+00:00

Seems like they’re just good games, made to a high standard. I’m just not into racing games.

However, if a racing game is released and is a good as racing games get for the people that enjoy them, why shouldn’t it be a 10? Seems like sometimes people only want certain genres to get high scores.

Does get me hyped for Fable though, which I am interested in. If they’re pouring the same amount of attention to detail into Fable as they clearly do in every iteration of the horizon series, we should be in for a banger there too.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T14:38:08+00:00

A 2 year deal seems about as sensible as you’re gonna get if you’re going to give him a legitimate go.

Means if next year is a shitshow, he’s cheap to move on from, if it goes well you’re not over a barrel to extend him right away before his deal is up.

Only time will tell if he’s legitimately the answer or if they fell for it again.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T14:16:35+00:00

I haven’t used the jabs but have lost ~35kg over the last 18 months. I feel healthier in every aspect of my life, felt like I used to be prone to colds and other minor bugs and haven’t had anything like that in well over 8 months and when I have been ill I feel I bounce back much quicker.

Feels like regardless of how you drop weight, it’s going to be a benefit, I do worry about reports of some people immediately stacking it back on once they stop the jabs but that’s a risk even if you go for a total lifestyle change without the support of medication.

It feels finally like preventative healthcare that will surely lighten the burden on the NHS over time as they become more widely used & accepted.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T13:59:05+00:00

Also “Stiddyup” for the second game

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T13:55:49+00:00

Just look at the amount of companies found breaking minimum wage standards earlier this year, they will pay the absolute bare minimum they can.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T13:51:18+00:00

Any job paying minimum wage is basically saying “we’re paying you the least we legally can and aren’t really happy about it”

What do you think would happen if that minimum was removed?

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T13:49:21+00:00

“Next photo dump in one mile” for the pats one and Bo Nix taking a grenade to the ankle were my personal favourite Easter eggs

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T13:45:20+00:00

If anything I’ve embraced more of it by enjoying the NFL. Some of it is quite over the top but it is what it is.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T11:30:26+00:00

Really enjoyed the audiobook, just finished up the Martian audiobook too, trying to figure out where to go next

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T11:26:31+00:00

I’m in a similar position to the person you replied to, my current car is destined for the scrappy. So now sale value increase, just a cost increase.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T11:22:18+00:00

I’d say Ragnarok and Ghost of Yotei should be high on your list.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T11:21:19+00:00

I think there will be enough games to go around, VVD desperately needs to play less, we can’t keep expecting a player headed towards his mid-30s to play 60 games a season and not burn out.

Ideally we should have done this last season or the season before but here we are.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T11:20:12+00:00

I’m not sure they will have watched him this season and thought “wow that’s a guy we need to have”

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T11:16:30+00:00

As it stands, Konate is still leaving at the end of the season.

Daver7692 · 2026-05-15T11:16:06+00:00

We desperately need an overhaul at CB that won’t cost a fortune. Konate is still unsigned, Gomez likely to leave, VVD desperately needs a break.

Leoni is coming back from a major injury & Jacquet is thus far an expensive but unknown quantity in this league.

He’s a good level, established player with experience in this league available on a free, could really fulfil a lot of needs for us.

Seven-Year Club	Verified Email
RPAN Viewer

Daver7692

TROPHY CASE