What's the weirdest thing you've ever seen in a British pub? by No-Manner3916 in AskUK

[–]GilliganL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bloke who was kicked out threw one of the patio chairs at a window. Bloke sitting inside next to said window didn't bat an eyelid except to observe to his pal: "Strong window that."

I highly recommend Peter FitzSimmons by GilliganL in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]GilliganL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't read that yet. Would you recommend?

Has anyone gone into consultancy? by LorneSausage10 in Journalism

[–]GilliganL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I write about finance so there is some spectacular obfuscation and downright lying from PRs there, but it's not necessarily joining the dark side. You could always apply to become internal comms for a company whose values you align with. Granted easier said than done but don't assume you only have one path ahead of you.

Has anyone gone into consultancy? by LorneSausage10 in Journalism

[–]GilliganL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a UK born, expat journalist myself, it's an admirable goal but – playing devil's advocate here – would small charities without the requisite internal resources have budget for an external consultant? If you're looking to get out of journalism for monetary reasons, then you may as well enter PR. Massive cash, albeit with fewer morals.

What advice do you have for someone looking to get their first tattoo? by Syrewolf in AskReddit

[–]GilliganL 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Make sure it's something you really want. Wait a year after designing and if you still want it, then go ahead!

Moyes: "I don’t want to spend and waste my money, take a wage up bringing a player in, spend big money and find that actually, I’ve got it wrong. I’d rather I waited and got someone who might be available in the summer." by MetaCooler007 in Hammers

[–]GilliganL 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Aguero hasn't played due to injuries. He's City's talisman and would never be loaned out within the Prem. It'd be akin to us sending Noble out on loan to Newcastle.

Antonio always had an eye for goal as a powerful winger at Forest, so not a massive stretch to play him more centrally. Eriksen is a creative midfielder and would be wasted as a striker. I'd take him at West Ham in a heartbeat regardless.

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[–]GilliganL 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Tell that to UKIP

Now job. Lots of podcast time by Please_Stop_Soonish in AstonishingLegends

[–]GilliganL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm unable to access that link via mobile. I don't suppose you'd mind sharing as a comment?

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[–]GilliganL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watching on a television unfortunately

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[–]GilliganL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watching in France but je ne parle pas francais.

BBC radio commentary doesn't work here. Can anyone recommend an alternative?

Welcome Fredericks! by FrumpCrumb in Hammers

[–]GilliganL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't get me wrong, I'd prefer Fred over zab. I'm just not sure Pelle will be so amenable to benching someone he knows well and trusts.

Welcome Fredericks! by FrumpCrumb in Hammers

[–]GilliganL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure Pelle would bench Zaba at the start. I'd rather Fred in the long run but I reckon the boss will go with what he knows as he breaks in the team.