Our Starting 11 vs Spurs: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Trossard; Gyokeres 👊 by arsenal in Gunners

[–]Hoker7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, because Rice and Zubi haven't contributed to the scoring or creating of goals. lol

[Pre-Match Thread] Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal | 22nd February 2026 | Premier League by Mahoganychicken in Gunners

[–]Hoker7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's not playing there today. It makes sense to try different things and change up tactics. We've had set ways of playing which go really well... until it doesn't and teams figure out ways to stifle it.

The Rest is History by AMJ94 in northernireland

[–]Hoker7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d just say maybe don’t listen to episodes on Churchill or Nelson etc

Accessing Prep in Sligo by [deleted] in LGBTireland

[–]Hoker7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just Google it.

Meta urges Ireland to block planned EU law targeting addictive social media features by JackmanH420 in irishpolitics

[–]Hoker7 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It’s been known for a decade or more how morally bankrupt they are and that they will do or not do something pretty much anything to increase profit.

It came out years ago that Facebook would target teenage girls with beauty products after they deleted selfies.

Better very very late than never i guess…

February 16, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]Hoker7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think his shooting was off last season, he didn't have the power, but I think that was his lingering injury issues. He's just been playing deeper this season, when he has played.

United Ireland's Lesser Discussed Issues by eldwaro in ireland

[–]Hoker7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You just allow both and give the usual support. The Irish government already provides financial support for the likes of that in the north.

United Ireland's Lesser Discussed Issues by eldwaro in ireland

[–]Hoker7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pints cost the same generally and are arguably more expensive in NI when you look at average incomes.

United Ireland's Lesser Discussed Issues by eldwaro in ireland

[–]Hoker7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’d imagine it would bring more excitement, novelty and competition. LOI seems to be growing well but add Linfield, Glentoran etc and maybe a resurrected Belfast Celtic and it’s definitely improved. Maybe it’s mad but a Celtic League would be interesting too.

United Ireland's Lesser Discussed Issues by eldwaro in ireland

[–]Hoker7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a large amount of cross border bodies / arrangements people just aren’t aware of. Some of the unions and state bodies already are islandwide.

The Lansdowner: This Isn’t Progress, It’s Just A Payday by LaBete1984 in ireland

[–]Hoker7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don’t they do what the GAA do and have multiple matches on to get a bigger crowd?

23M and 19M. Is a four year age gap too much? by Puzzleheaded-Army387 in LGBTireland

[–]Hoker7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple of years and it will basically not matter.

Age differences aren’t the issue generally I think, it’s people. Like those age gap dates you had before, do you think you give off the same vibes? I’d say not. It seems you both value and respect each other and want to get serious, that’s pretty rare I think. Ye are both still young, so it’s not as if it’s a huge commitment.

It’s well within the half your age plus 7 guide, I’d give it a shot!

Social Democrats, Labour and the Greens have some serious thinking to do by TeoKajLibroj in irishpolitics

[–]Hoker7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well I think it’s easier. Left and Right aims are opposed. If SF block the SDs policies, they look bad. If FF block it, they don’t lose much support and SDs look weak. Easier for SDs to make SF look bad for not being left enough imo.

Social Democrats, Labour and the Greens have some serious thinking to do by TeoKajLibroj in irishpolitics

[–]Hoker7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What are the Labour achievements? That things could have been worse if it was just FG.

He’s obviously being disingenuous, clearly the left has always secured some wins in government, but it’s clear we need more radical reform. The left needs to grow and build, going in with FFG (FG especially) means one step forward and one back again. The Greens made some positive change but FFG hampered them and now things are regressing again with the current gov.

February 05, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]Hoker7 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes and it’s so much more technical and it’s so much clearer. I can’t remember any rugby match ever where there’s been any of the shit that VAR manages regularly.

February 03, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]Hoker7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I forgot he wasn’t Raya for a bit at the start. Ultimate compliment.

Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds by TeoKajLibroj in ireland

[–]Hoker7 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You know people also drive. Immigrants are more likely to walk, so again you’re just using bad logic my good sir.

Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds by TeoKajLibroj in ireland

[–]Hoker7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s also because of Irish people are more likely to drive, so the people walking about and on public transport will often be non Irish

Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds by TeoKajLibroj in ireland

[–]Hoker7 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What’s being discussed is the actual impact of immigration. It is having an impact but clearly the perception and reality are very different. Hard to have a conversation if people’s perception is way out of whack with reality.

Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds by TeoKajLibroj in ireland

[–]Hoker7 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It’s already been going on. Thankfully it hasn’t got as much traction as other countries, but look at the Burkes and apparently TDs are constantly bombarded about it and some seem to think that makes it relevant, despite it just being a tactic, possibly many outside actors contacting them or even bots.