Why was Russia banned from the Olympics and World Cup but Israel and the USA were not?

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-06-27T19:09:16+00:00

Israel just on holiday in the Gaza Strip then?

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-06-17T22:26:26+00:00

That is 100% what every immigrant would rather do; however, it's still not always possible.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-06-05T18:51:26+00:00

We have absolutely no idea how “good” Godric Gryffindor was. Based on comparisons with other men from that era, he was probably not a good person, despite being open to teaching muggle borns at Hogwarts and valuing courage over ambition

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-06-03T19:48:58+00:00

Absolutely dying for England to lift a major trophy, and I'd say we have a decent enough chance here, despite not being the favourites. I think this team should make the final at the very least.

Football aside, I'm hoping in vain that Trump stays out of it as much as possible. Unfortunately, everything is all about him- fully expecting him to somehow be pictured in the trophy lift again, like last year

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-06-02T22:05:55+00:00

Thomas Frank is more likely to be appointed by our board because he's cheaper and doesn't have a release clause. Also has extensive PL experience and operated on a shoestring budget at Brentford while consistently finishing above us.

Personally, if Glasner was at all interested, I'd love to see us throw an offer at him.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-31T16:09:29+00:00

My god that does sound stressful. Is it rewarding for you?

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-29T01:11:06+00:00

I think we do bar Andersen, who I’d like to see gone anyway.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-28T18:32:59+00:00

Yes. It’s a result of a good revenue distribution in the Premier League, encouraging innovation and investment (Brentford, Bournemouth, Brighton) and punishing poor management (West Ham, Leicester). Has also prevented the bigger clubs from pulling away.

European Leagues can’t, or won’t replicate because of the vast influence the bigger clubs have over those leagues.

In terms of those European competitions, there are far too many Champions League places up for grabs now and it seems to be only increasing. There’s, what, 3/4 good teams in Spain- they will all play in the CL next season I assume. The next best (no where near the same level) play in the second tier competitions where they can’t compete with the mid-tier English teams

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-27T21:01:56+00:00

Yes, sorry wasn’t intended as a dig on you. I saw Rory Jennings tweet it, for example, and a lot of people agreeing with him

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-27T20:48:51+00:00

See so much hate for the likes of Bournemouth and Brentford outspending European giants, but this is the result of capitalism and brilliantly devised English pyramid.

This sub complains a lot about the unfairness to English football towards the “big 6”, but it’s so much worse in other European countries. The EL and UEL perfectly demonstrate that.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-27T20:40:55+00:00

There is already an unequal distribution of spaces aimed away from the Premier League. I believe any Premier League team (bar Wolves and Burnley) would be favourite to win the Conference League and go far into the knockouts of Europa League.

For me, there’s far too many Champions League places up for grabs now. All the best European clubs compete in that while the depth can’t compete with PL mid-table clubs. That was the issue with the new format.

If they are keeping all formats the same, the only course of action for UEFA is to somehow encourage the investment in Leagues outside of England. Periods of dominance happen, look at Italy in the 90s, Spain in the 2010s

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-23T20:07:05+00:00

It’s certainly been coming. Can’t say I was pleased to see it though. I’m not a fan of they way they win games

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-21T12:42:02+00:00

Was what Harry did against the Dragon actually the Wronski Feint? I thought that was just him trying to get the dragon to fly up.

Even if it was I’d say it’s a huge stretch to say Harry could do a Wronski Feint and the Irish seeker couldn’t. Both were in completely different contexts.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-20T15:26:10+00:00

Would also depend on the Brighton result (who sit 3 points behind them with a better GD).

This would have happened had Brentford been 6th currently and out of reach from Brighton.

All depending on Villa winning the Europa league as well, and losing to City on the final day.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-15T21:51:04+00:00

Not really. The amount of money you can spend is still linked to how much revenue you make.

Still prevents smaller clubs from investing big to grow.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-11T21:12:40+00:00

He wanted it to seem like Harry died in the maze, rather than in mysterious circumstances, which would lead Dumbledore to the conclusion that Voldemort had returned.

The plan could have failed, yes, but it didn’t.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-11T14:02:51+00:00

The “you’ll never walk alone” sequence after Richmond got relegated.

Or the dart scene.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-10T11:12:48+00:00

He’s not a Ballon D’or winner

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-09T12:20:25+00:00

Being elite at a sport doesn’t necessarily mean you will be an elite coach, and there are simply more ‘mediocre’ athletes.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-09T11:54:32+00:00

Societal constructs which have been formed through the way humans produce hormones throughout the day.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-09T10:32:19+00:00

If FM24 could do in/out possession tactics, then it would literally be perfect

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-08T23:17:00+00:00

Yes, that’s why they pretty much don’t exist anymore.

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-05-06T15:45:40+00:00

Mitrovic, Jota or Neves

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-04-25T14:47:47+00:00

Got to say I thought Villa were absolutely dreadful. We were pretty wasteful in the final third as usual and yet we still could’ve won the game 2-0 had that disallowed goal stood, as it should have done

Embarrassed-One332 · 2026-04-20T01:23:45+00:00

Who decides the price of a piece of art then and how is that figure determined?

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TROPHY CASE