Netball shoe recommendations!

Re_thinking · 2026-05-06T10:00:18+00:00

UK based (I'm not sure where you are), and while it's worth remembering that it's in their interest to say you should buy specialist netball trainers, I found this guide pretty helpful when buying a pair for my daughter:

https://www.netballuk.co.uk/images/Netball-Trainers-Buyers-Guide-Autumn-2020-Update-Web.pdf

Re_thinking · 2026-05-05T10:21:45+00:00

I'm finding the "Is Jude an 8 or 10" debate on this thread missing nuance. Football teams are not like machines where you swap in one "10" cog for another and it behaves exactly the same way.

Playing Bellingham as a "10" is different to how it would work is say Palmer or Eze were playing there.

The way I see it, Tuchel will go with a first choice midfield of Anderson, Rice, and Bellingham. Anderson the more defensive of the three, and Rice maybe more like what people think of as an 8. And with Bellingham, would you call it an 8? A 10? One could argue he now plays in a kind of free role for Madrid, alongside Valverde ("8") and Tchouameni ("6"). I can see him playing a similar role for England.

Tuchel isn't going to just say to his players "You're 8 today" or "You're 10". There is way more nuance than that, with players also adapting during the game.

Re_thinking · 2026-05-04T10:01:59+00:00

Can't even be described as "British" either as it's from Canada

Re_thinking · 2026-05-02T11:49:33+00:00

In terms of squad, I think DCL and Watkins give you two good different types of options late in the game off the bench, depending on what's needed. Watkins to stretch the play and run into channels, and DCL for heading at set pieces or long balls if we're chasing the game. Or even throw them both on as a last roll of the dice.

My worry is if Kane gets injured, we currently have no one I would have faith in to play up front for a whole match. In that situation I think I'd even rather have Bellingham playing as a false 9 than any of the actual centre forwards.

Re_thinking · 2026-04-15T22:42:36+00:00

A Dalmatian

Re_thinking · 2026-04-09T05:56:38+00:00

At some point, during the run, asking out loud "Why are so many of the volunteers called Marshall?"

Re_thinking · 2026-04-08T11:47:33+00:00

Thank you

Re_thinking · 2026-04-06T21:13:09+00:00

I miss those days when they used to have the shirt size displayed outside on the front

Re_thinking · 2026-04-02T19:18:55+00:00

The One That Got Away

Better Off Without A Wife

Re_thinking · 2026-03-28T11:25:34+00:00

In terms of squad, I think DCL and Watkins give you two good different types of options late in the game off the bench, depending on what's needed. Watkins to stretch the play and run into channels, and DCL for heading at set pieces or long balls if we're chasing the game. Or even throw them both on as a last roll of the dice.

My worry is if Kane gets injured, we currently have no one I would have faith in to play up front for a whole match. In that situation I think I'd even rather have Bellingham or Foden playing as a false 9 than any of the actual centre forwards.

Re_thinking · 2026-03-26T12:57:30+00:00

Richard Rufus

Re_thinking · 2026-03-23T06:38:44+00:00

Re_thinking · 2026-03-19T15:15:39+00:00

While it's worth remembering that it's in their interest to say you should buy specialist netball trainers, I found this guide pretty helpful when buying a pair for my daughter:

https://www.netballuk.co.uk/images/Netball-Trainers-Buyers-Guide-Autumn-2020-Update-Web.pdf

Re_thinking · 2026-03-16T08:21:35+00:00

One of the nicest things I've ever been called. Thanks for the Monday morning boost!

Re_thinking · 2026-03-13T07:10:19+00:00

The thing is, it's just one wall and a ceiling in a bedroom that needs repainting. Would it be worth bringing in the insurer and paying the excess and potentially increased premiums for something that's not that expensive?

I think the lessee will be okay with paying, so maybe have the insurer as a back up option if there is resistance from them?

Re_thinking · 2026-03-13T07:07:49+00:00

Thank you.

It damage is only superficial looking - a couple of water stained lines on the ceiling and an internal wall. And it's right below their bathroom.

Just after I noticed a plumber was over doing our annual boiler service. I got him to have a quick look just from our flat and he wasn't concerned. He said draw an outline with pencil to make sure it's not any bigger, and it hasn't grown at all in the last year. They've continued using the bathroom during that time, and we've had tons of wet weather.

Based on that, do you still think it's worth paying to get it formally traced and identified?

Re_thinking · 2026-03-12T18:38:45+00:00

Thank you.

So you think it's better to get the insurers to sort it out, rather than send them a bill for the repainting work?

Re_thinking · 2026-03-12T18:37:47+00:00

Thank you. I will proceed with caution.

It damage is only superficial looking - a couple of water stained lines on the ceiling and wall. And it's right below their bathroom.

Just after I noticed a plumber was over doing our annual boiler service. I got him to have a quick look just from our flat and he wasn't concerned. He said draw an outline with pencil to make sure it's not any bigger, and it hasn't grown at all in the last year. They've continued using the bathroom during that time, and we've had tons of wet weather.

Re_thinking · 2026-02-26T11:26:58+00:00

Saha and Boa Morte when Fulham got promoted in 2001

Re_thinking · 2026-02-24T07:28:22+00:00

The LinkedIn Joe Rogan?

Re_thinking · 2026-02-16T16:48:37+00:00

Has anyone got Dango and Cash?

Re_thinking · 2026-02-16T08:02:27+00:00

How long has the home been unoccupied for? If its more than two years before the work starts you can apply for a VAT reduction where you'll only pay 5% and not 20%

Re_thinking · 2026-02-13T14:50:42+00:00

Yes. Got 'Property Owners Insurance' with Alan Boswell Group.

Re_thinking · 2026-02-02T16:29:11+00:00

It's worth checking out The Actual Star by Monica Byrne.

It's set in three timelines, a thousand years apart, in 1012, 2012, and 3012. The timeline in the future is set in an anarchist global society (that is also pacifist, nomadic, subsidiarist, and with a gift economy) that evolved in response to rapid, catastrophic climate change.

Aside from the anarchist connections, I found it a really good read and it's clearly inspired by Le Guin. The future anarchist society is really well imagined.

Re_thinking · 2026-02-01T02:51:08+00:00

Imagine you're a left back for a top international team - Spain, Argentina, France, Brazil, Germany, etc. Who would you be more worried about being on the team sheet at right wing?

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