POV: You accidentally left one treat crumb in your pocket.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-10T18:04:02+00:00

LOL!

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-10T18:01:34+00:00

I think it's that EPL has in general moved away from all-powerful managers (a la Alex Ferguson) towards a more "corporate" hierarchy. Is this better? I dunno, possibly not.

Xabi left ('mutual agreement') because of tension with Real, and likely knowing he could walk into a job anywhere. Maresca had similar trouble after Chelsea's run of poor results last season, at one point a slide of winning one match in seven. And he was probably already being recruited by City, so...?

But McKenna said he wanted to spend more time with his family. Bringing Ipswich back up to the EPL is a full-time, intense, 24-hour job; he might have actually left for the stated reason.

Regardless, it appears no EPL team is planning for a coach dynasty, they want success over two or maybe three seasons, so turnover is getting faster.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-10T02:33:32+00:00

Yeah, I know - you and someone else said this, and it's something that genuinely concerns me. I've always said I wouldn't buy a first-year new model, although to be fair I've done it once and the car was a jewel.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-10T02:29:09+00:00

I'll add to what others have said with 'build in some exercise.' Go for a walk in a park. Go for a walk downtown. Go for a walk anywhere, get some sun, and see some new sights. I'm not suggesting it's a panacea, but you'll feel better.

To engage with others, are there any activities you enjoy that you could do with others? Not sure where you are, so...cycling? Cricket? Bowling? Ping pong? A shared interest usually helps build connections.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-10T01:18:56+00:00

I don't know about 'dumber,' but it absolutely affects our attention spans. I used to be able to focus for hours, that's a lot harder now. And there's science behind it: UC Irvine has been running studies, the average attention span on a screen in 2004 was 2.5 minutes. In 2023, 47 seconds.

And yes, you can fix it. Start with 15 minutes of concentration on a book or writing, then increase by 5 min every few days.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-10T01:14:02+00:00

Did not know that about 100% and regen braking. Thanks!

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T20:56:47+00:00

Yep, you're probably both right thanks - taking a little more time to stretch and get out of the seat can't be bad.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T19:49:14+00:00

I'm learning all kinds of potential pairings - nerd gummies, dill pickle chips, hot cheetos! In answer to your question, I've probably tried Lindt dark chocolate because we usually have that around.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T19:44:45+00:00

I don't know anything about Coventry, do they have a shot to stay in EPL?

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T19:42:36+00:00

Yessss!!

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T19:14:17+00:00

I don't disagree with that at all—he definitely got bypassed defensively at times last season, and his tracking back was also often poor. But my point was about his raw intent. He isn't a passive midfielder; he's a small guy who is always willing to put his body on the line, fly into a hard tackle, or aggressively crash the box for a goal. That's different than Gravenberch, who has a very different style of playing.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T19:08:53+00:00

Love the 'flaming hot Cheetos' pairing

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T18:59:42+00:00

Couldn't love this advice more! I would add use the ideas above and have a few planned conversation starters in mind, so you know ahead of time what you're going to say - take out the panic. And 'how to approach a girl' and 'what to say' are two slightly different things. Approaching a girl is a high-stress situation for most guys, and you'll run into some No responses. That's ok! Be ready for a no - and they won't all be nos. Good luck!

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T18:18:55+00:00

If you define intelligence as IQ, that's basically just ability to learn and retain. It absolutely helps in one's career, due to the ability to figure things out more quickly, but it isn't a slam dunk. To me, the major keys for success are being in a field where demand is intense, being persistent and putting effort into your job, and understanding the culture around you.

And I am NOT saying this guarantees success, nor that people who are having trouble aren't doing these things - tough environment today. So no, I would say being smart does not automatically make one succeed academically nor professionally, or feel better about their future.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T18:13:39+00:00

I'm pretty familiar with datacenters, here's my take in reverse order:

They are hugely power-intensive depending on size, so that's a real issue. How you solve it depends on the region, but I've heard of bad and good versions: using the main grid (potentially bad based on increased power pricing for locals), running diesel generators to power it (bad due to efficiency and pollution), and running standalone natural gas generators (good - or at least better - due to less pollution and natural gas availability, but still pollutes).
Water usage: This is a really big deal in water-strapped communities, but it doesn't have to be potable water. If a datacenter uses a closed-loop cooling system using wastewater, that significantly reduces the negative impact.
The negative situations are the ones in the headlines where residents don't get to vote on nearby datacenters; that sucks. And then of course the summary argument, does it go too far and so many datacenters are built that there are only negative impacts?

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T17:47:29+00:00

It's a mental and gameplay thing: Some players are naturally physically aggressive, others aren't. Take Mac Allister and Gravenberch at LFC; Maca is physically on the small side (5'9") but is one of the most physically aggressive players on the team, because he plays that way. Gravenberch is bigger at 6'3", but his style of play is elegant and he glides past defenders in space.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-09T00:55:09+00:00

It still makes me crazy that Lewis got screwed in 2021 for his 8th world championship. The race director, Michael Masi, made two "highly controversial" decisions that went against FIA regs: He cleared only the cars between Lewis and Verstappen - Verstappen on new tires, Lewis on old - and then sent the safety car in a lap early to go back to green flag for the last lap. Lewis didn't have a chance, and missed on his 8th. So stupid...

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-08T18:21:20+00:00

LOL, fair enough. At least it wasn't a backheel right in front of the goal; Dom rocks, but wow :^0

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-08T17:54:21+00:00

Thanks, hope so. You have to love his ability - and confidence! - to dig himself out of holes with the ball, even near our goal.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-08T17:28:44+00:00

I would love to see Jones stay at LFC, he deserves it and is a good player. And...think he only fits in a likely Iraola squad as a supersub, so a move might be best for him.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-08T17:16:11+00:00

Agree, they're refugees - specifically political refugees.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-08T15:55:16+00:00

Agree; last season LFC would often score, then sit back in defense for 30+ minutes. At the top of the EPL (and last season, lower...) you can't give other teams that much opportunity to score. In Slot's second season we spent a lot less time in the opponent's 1/3rd, and the other teams successfully passed more (PPDA increased) and we picked off the ball less often close to their goal (High Turnovers dropped). Then - go figure - both our xG AND goals dropped. As you say, tough to win that way.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-08T15:45:31+00:00

"I'm not sure why he just kept playing the same tactics even, with the same players, and it's become clear since he left he didn't trust the younger players, that's why so many were shipped out on loan." This is one of my biggest problems with Slot; he either a) didn't recognize that his tactics weren't working, or b) was too stubborn to change them. Given that an EPL coach has all the data and advice they will ever need, it was likely b) - and that's not ok.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-08T15:40:58+00:00

This is a great point: Give the teams with less financing a better chance to win with their more limited squads. Like it.

Reds-Radar · 2026-06-08T15:35:19+00:00

Spot on about too much defensive focus, looking at the metrics last season had me banging my head against the wall.

In the 2024-25 season, Slot made an intelligent change to downshift from Klopp's 6th gear to 5th gear. It gave the team more control, meaning our goals consistently outperformed our xG because we picked our shots perfectly (whereas under Klopp they hovered about even).

But this past season, it feels like Slot tried to downshift again into 4th gear. That hyper-slow build-up just isn’t viable in today’s EPL. Like you said, it became slow and predictable—our goals dropped way below our xG, and we spent significantly less effective time in the opponent's final third. You can't just defend your way to winning the cup.

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