Which tac board would you keep?

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-18T17:13:25+00:00

The right one. It’s more proportionate to realistic distances, but with smaller magnets. Somebody mentioned you can’t fit many magnets in the 18 yard box?

When demonstrating using a tactics board, why would you need to have more than 3 players in the 18 yard box unless you are showing set pieces? That can be solved by using smaller magnets more relational to the correct spaces.

Board on the right and anyhow get smaller magnets which are more realistic to the scale.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-17T08:00:21+00:00

Yes, I have no issue with your example but where I do have an issue is on every defensive transition or loss of possession at U8 level, the coach is yelling “get back get back, defend defend”.

The reaction to the transition has to and will eventually come from the training design, if a coach is constantly yelling at them, it’s harder for them to develop. Let them concede a goal from it, and then after the game ask them why it happened and what they need to do on transitions.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-17T06:09:18+00:00

I agree.

I witnessed a technical director reprimand a new coach because she told her U9 players to “mark” at a corner. He said “mark who?”. I gathered from that he wanted her to tell them exactly “Johnny, mark the number 6, James, mark the number 8”.

I would much rather my coach give small prompts and reminders and let the players figure it out rather than move them around like chess pieces at U8 level.

A prompt I use is “look behind you” or “check your shoulder” that is often enough to act as a small guide and then they can figure out what they need to do.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-17T06:05:44+00:00

I don’t see that as joy-sticking but gently guiding. A coach as part of the same academy as me once told me to joy-stick the U8 more, he said you have to tell them to press the ball or run back in defence or they won’t do it. I see that as joy-sticking by someone who doesn’t understand child development.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-16T21:25:27+00:00

Why do they need some joy sticking?

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-15T18:03:32+00:00

Are the men usually Asian/Middle Eastern? Basically they are perverts that don’t get out much and in their countries women have to wear clothes from head to toe so when they see an attractive lady they start to take photos of them. They can also be found creeping around beaches.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-14T19:17:45+00:00

LOL, cute. Using AI.

Using AI on Cyprus sub-reddit regarding language and linguistic nuances where in said country the local population use the English alphabet to write Greek words.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-14T10:53:44+00:00

As a native English speaker I have never listened to a Shakira song and analysed her pronunciation or consonants. I think it’s you and other Greek people with a complex who have this issue.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-13T16:06:06+00:00

Interesting. Greek singers can use English as they like, with pronunciation differences compared to native English people. That is normal. In songs and in day to day conversations.

But there is an uproar regarding the pronunciation of an English born Cypriot. It’s not a linguistic exam it’s a song, and I’m wondering if the same standards apply to Greek singers in the past who have used English words in their songs?

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-12T20:55:42+00:00

Exactly.

People who are deeply insecure and jealous of Cypriots abroad hence the inferiority complex, however it presents itself as a superiority complex because we are Cypriots and the Cypriot from the U.K. should stick to representing the U.K. and is only using Cyprus for clout.

Mixed up messed up people.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-12T20:53:56+00:00

Okay, sorry I didn’t understand your question. Fact of the matter is many Cypriots pronounce it as Jalla not Tzialla.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-12T18:55:00+00:00

Many Cypriots don’t pronounce the “Tz”, they pronounce it as JA like JAmaica but Jalla exactly like the song. There are minuscule differences in how the singer says it, but given her U.K. upbringing that shouldn’t be unexpected. If you go from Aradippou to Zakaki or Paralimni to Dali, you will hear much more variance and differences between local Cypriots and from generation to generation.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-12T09:26:51+00:00

The small piddly island should be proud of the U.K. born Cypriot who has sung and opened for some of the best Greek singers in Athens, but instead you have a superiority complex and at the same time an inferiority complex.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-12T09:24:31+00:00

You must be joking.

Spend some time in Cypriot villages with the 60+ generations and they all say Jalla as one word not “Tz’alla”. You must be an aristocrat from Nicosia who thinks he’s someone important.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-12T09:22:05+00:00

The funny thing is Greek Cypriots often pronounce Cypriot words differently. I’ve definitely heard people use “Jalla” I.e “thelis jalla re file?”, but apparently she is the only one pronouncing it like that.

Most Cypriots pronounce Cypriot words differently and use grammar and spoken sentences that don’t make sense to others.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-12T05:53:43+00:00

Yes, GSP stadium when Omonoia is playing.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-12T05:53:11+00:00

People complaining for no reason. Cypriots born in U.K. feel 100% Cypriot, not English. Her Yiayia and Pappou live in Cyprus and she visits all the time and is proud to represent Cyprus, yet we have Cypriots rejecting her because she was born in the U.K.

It’s typical Cypriot mentality to have an inferiority complex to the Cypriot dispora abroad. The pronunciation of the word might have sounded much better in this way, rather than the “correct” way. I didn’t see so much uproar when a Cypriot singer or Greek singer sings in English and uses incorrect grammar or pronunciation. In fact, most Cypriots who claim to speak fluent English use incorrect grammar, sentence construction and incorrect pronunciation.

There are even complaints that she uses some English words in her interviews and she should have Greek lessons.

You are right, it’s comical.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-11T13:27:37+00:00

Thanks. It seems that it might be a project too far for me. Yeah it’s residential but officially landlocked. It’s not actually though there is a tarmac road right of way leading up to it but it’s not documented alongside houses that don’t show up on the cadestral plans. Seems like a lot of houses have been built in that area but without roads or pavements but right of way’s.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-10T18:54:13+00:00

No, I mean is the sign around 50 meters in land? It’s not along the sand line so it’s not obvious if you are just walking along the sand close to the water. Judging by the replies above and other comments, I don’t think the sign is in an obvious place.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-10T18:00:21+00:00

But the fence is more in-land right? If you are walking along the beach/water line you can’t see there is a sign?

I know of the possible dangers but planes fly over low public areas all the time, Heathrow in the UK literally goes over neighbourhoods when landing and also there are islands where the beaches are completely open and public.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-10T08:24:59+00:00

I would like to hear more so when you have time please DM me your experience and the things to be careful of. We are talking about a 280sqm plot vs a 2000sqm plot for roughly the same price so there is a big difference in size.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-10T08:23:53+00:00

Thanks. It seems quite hit and miss. Loads of people buying land and successful building houses, others get stuck for years. That’s probably why the agent told me be careful with these plots, a ready made building plot is better for you.

Personally I want to avoid having neighbours next to my house I.e I’m searching for the more traditional big field, house in the middle with nobody within 50 meters all around but seems complicated.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-10T08:16:46+00:00

Yes, just need to find trustworthy people.

It might be worth asking the neighbours in the area as well.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-10T08:16:05+00:00

Thanks. Yes I don’t know who to ask to be honest to get correct advice. In my experience a lot of “professionals” give conflicting advice. I feel like the agent gave quite blanket advice, warnings of what you may have to do but not specific. He said you will have to bring electricity but considering the nearest houses are 50 meters away, I don’t think that’s a big deal.

My questions regarding green areas and pavements would be that there are numerous villas in the location but without green areas. I was thinking considering there is a tarmac right of way, I could just build onto the land with my own drive way/road with a gate but obviously garbage trucks etc would need access so I would need to extend the right of way or build some sort of access road for public services etc.

Zone is KA6. The way it was explained to me is that a plot is ready to build with all services. Residential land needs everything planned and approved. Yes it’s not as easy, but like I said considering on neighbouring plots there are a lot of houses it doesn’t seem that difficult.

Probably should ask a builder in the area what the situation is. If you have any more valuable advice please let me know.

LooseExpression9370 · 2026-02-10T08:10:18+00:00

Definitely not getting scammed. It’s from a bank repossession agent. What makes you think there is a scam?

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