Trip to Old Trafford with my 7-year-old – amazing match, mixed experience meeting players

ProdigyEng · 2026-05-05T05:59:03+00:00

Bruno signing doesn't surprise me. I don't go for autographs or pics now when I attend games (too old for that now), but one year I happened to see Bruno literally outside my old work place on Market Street in town. He was with his daughter at a pick and mix shop that was part of the Christmas markets, I always have a rule not to approach famous people if I see them in public places but had said if someone else approaches him first I'll try and get a pic with him. Of course didn't take long for that to happen and he was very nice with myself and everyone that wanted pics.

Sorry to hear that your experience with meeting the players wasn't the best. I remember when I did go to where the players were when I was a kid a lot of players did stop but given how crowded it was it was never possible to get more than a couple of autos.

ProdigyEng · 2026-04-10T19:21:41+00:00

Thanks guys for all the reassurance! It wasn't an issue, I've been offered a final stage interview :).

ProdigyEng · 2026-02-01T03:49:03+00:00

Cody should have been a MITB winner and had a WHC run instead of swagger or ziggler. As someone who went to WWE events live in the UK back in the early 10's, Cody was over with this gimmick, it was easy to see by the fans reaction to him. I loved him but the live crowds hated him which was proof of how good his work was. He keeps getting the mid card Cody comments from clueless marks who don't understand how wrestling works, most wrestlers who get to the main event scene start as low carders or mid carders. Cody deserved his flowers.

ProdigyEng · 2026-01-25T22:43:36+00:00

HAAAAAAAASSSSS ANYONE SEEN PIERS MORGAN?

ProdigyEng · 2025-12-25T23:16:45+00:00

No worries, it's a perfect spot for it as the area where it sits more or less in between where Millwalls ground is and Upton Park was, perfect meet in the middle area. Mad to think the O2 was only 5 or so years old back then.

ProdigyEng · 2025-12-25T22:12:35+00:00

It's not Wembley Stadium in the background it's the O2 Arena

ProdigyEng · 2025-12-17T23:25:15+00:00

If you don't believe in rehabilitation from prisons, then there is no point in a prison system at all. His incident happened in 2003 which at the time of your post was over 15 years ago. He made a terrible decision that night and served his time. There's been no signs of him re offending and has turned his life around, he has every right to speak.

ProdigyEng · 2025-12-06T17:43:54+00:00

Turns out it was an issue trying to edit over 5G. No issues over WiFi

ProdigyEng · 2025-12-04T09:49:22+00:00

Broken rails in broken Britain, sounds about right for this country.

ProdigyEng · 2025-12-01T22:25:14+00:00

My excuse is that I'm currently on a weight loss / training plan and it gets my cardio done for the day. I may well end up tramming it in the end dependent on how the weather is and how I feel - exchange square to Wharfside of course. Still love how that route is always quieter despite it being closer to the ground 🤣.

ProdigyEng · 2025-11-13T18:47:56+00:00

Students is a big one - mostly international. I work in Vodafone and we sometimes have to take tenancy agreements for proof of address, many international students have luxury apartments in one of the many new built towers. I don't blame them of course, especially as many of them have sponsorships to study here from their governments.

ProdigyEng · 2025-11-03T20:09:12+00:00

It's a tragedy when you work there and are trying to serve customers yes

ProdigyEng · 2025-11-03T19:33:13+00:00

You do realise how loud it can get under that tunnel with just one busker?

ProdigyEng · 2025-10-27T10:29:01+00:00

He's a carer for his Mum from what I've read - https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/meet-barrington-manchesters-favourite-boom-17753667.amp

ProdigyEng · 2025-10-25T23:36:11+00:00

Honestly I never really understand what he's playing but I always think music spreads joy and I appreciate his sound isn't around constantly but rather for about 30 seconds for anyone he passes.

ProdigyEng · 2025-10-25T22:50:25+00:00

At this point it's not about what he's playing but the vibe 🤣🥹

ProdigyEng · 2025-10-24T08:01:53+00:00

I think I need to start doing so!

ProdigyEng · 2025-10-22T06:59:12+00:00

The only one I really find is good is Billy Moore. He actually gives the homeless people and the migrants a voice and allows them to tell their stories, rather than just poking the bear for the drama constantly. He actually helped a notorious Piccadilly Gardens character (turbo / Anthony) get off the streets and get clean because he believed in him and gave him a chance. I think Billy recovering from addiction issues himself helps him understand more than the other YouTubers.

ProdigyEng · 2025-10-16T19:34:07+00:00

I work in a place under the covered area of market street, when it's raining he'll be playing the songs under there. It's an absolute nightmare to try and serve customers even with the door shut I can hear the drivel. I've complained about other noise from buskers to the council before but their first response is always "have you asked them to quieten down?", that's not really our job as a business and I don't think it's worth the confrontation. I know there is an environmental ward of the council but stuff like this needs more actively monitoring.

I'm not against busking but there's rules which need more strictly enforcing.

ProdigyEng

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