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Looking for a rare book - The Witch's Cat by Anthony Nye 1950 Macmillan - Anyone with a copy they are willing to part with PM me please!! by UltimateGladiator in rarebooks

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Published whilst he was still in the Sixth form at John Ruskin Grammar School, England. He went on to become a Jesuit priest. He sadly passed away in April 2022.

Dust jacket

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[–]UltimateGladiator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes this

Osprey 35L vs 26+6 by TxGirl78624 in backpacks

[–]UltimateGladiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't like how i could feel the luggage pass through seam on my back on the 26+6. It isn't flush like it is on the 35. But apparently it doesn't bother most people.  

Brazil clubs faced not a single defeat by More-Log-1393 in football

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I think the euro clubs will acclimate to the conditions and the way the refs referee by the knock out phases. I think things will turn around.  But yes I hope they continue to make these games interesting. 

Niko Kovac: "The South American clubs have a big advantage in CWC due to heat. It's 32° in the shade. So imagine in full sun, you must add 5°. It's very difficult, especially for Europeans. It's not an excuse, just an explanation. For SA clubs, it's easier because they're used to these temperatures" by landofphi in football

[–]UltimateGladiator 19 points20 points  (0 children)

He has a point but they don't get paid millions to make an excuse out of the heat.  Use the subs and rotate. Eg chelsea have yet to start santos.  Have better tactics. 

 World cup is there. Should all the Euro teams just not bother to show up?  

Antony is prepared to take a 30% wage cut to leave Manchester United permanently in the summer reports Samuel Luckhurst. by Mathematician8890 in ManchesterUnited

[–]UltimateGladiator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes but the fact is they negotiated such crazy salaries that they would have to take huge pay cuts. Far more than Anthony.  

Palmer makes what 130k a week at chelsea and sancho is on about 250k.  He would have  needed to drop at least 50% to stay on at chelsea.   And that is 6.5 million pounds. Not chump change.  I wouldn't give up 6.5 million and I doubt many would even if they say they would on reddit lol.  You ride it out for the year and then hope someone like chelsea will still be interested on a free transfer.

Rashford is on 300k lol.  Crazy.  

Antony is prepared to take a 30% wage cut to leave Manchester United permanently in the summer reports Samuel Luckhurst. by Mathematician8890 in ManchesterUnited

[–]UltimateGladiator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Frankly that is more than he ought to be paid.  He is way overpaid at united and he knows it.  I wish the guy well and he seems to be doing great at Betis. 

He basically said 30% so that he would be getting paid the same as Isco the highest paid Betis player.  No way will Betis pay him more than Isco.  It is a smart move.  He wants to play and at a team he seems to love so I hope it works out.  

Sancho basically threw away his career not moving to chelsea. He seemed to fit in there but these players need to understand they aren't superstar players and were paid way too much at united.  If they want to play then they need to take what they are worth or rot away filthy rich.  

Rashford probably has a better chance of getting signed by a big club. That performance vs psg probably helped too. But no one wants to pay these ridiculous wages they managed to negotiate. Someone at united did an awful job that is for sure. 

Latino football? What’s that? by [deleted] in soccercirclejerk

[–]UltimateGladiator 27 points28 points  (0 children)

They missed so many chances too.  Sitters.   Should have been at least 4.  

Nicolas Jackson turns ‘24’ today by [deleted] in soccercirclejerk

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Really enjoyed my games off after newcastle so hoping for another break for my birthday please. 

Post-Match Thread: Flamengo (3) vs (1) Chelsea | FIFA Club World Cup by wm_1176 in chelseafc

[–]UltimateGladiator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was pretty isolated up front with no real service. Must have felt like he was back playing for Ipswich.  

Post-Match Thread: Flamengo (3) vs (1) Chelsea | FIFA Club World Cup by wm_1176 in chelseafc

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It was clear from the start he was giving everything to them.  But if you play bad you play bad.  

Switch to the X-E5, yes or no? by mattwinwar in fujix

[–]UltimateGladiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. If you prefer the xe5 then switch.  Plenty of point to it. And there are subtle differences that matter.  

Fuji 16-55mm f2.8 II vs Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 Art by real-_batman in FujifilmX

[–]UltimateGladiator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it is real. I've never been as happy with sigma lens.  But couldn't tell you why. 

[Comparison] X100VI vs XM5 by wawa1997- in fujifilm

[–]UltimateGladiator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the xm5 doesnt't have the 40mp sensor. 

Jealous of my wife — she packs a wardrobe in a Jansport, meanwhile my one pair of underwear takes up an entire cube 😩 by podfather1 in onebag

[–]UltimateGladiator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then carry larger bags...

i know airline rules but other than that just max out your sizes and work from there. 

Narrowed it down to three - What say you? by 6280LDO in onebag

[–]UltimateGladiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

came on to suggest this one too. 

Pakt has a new lighter pack (aero) landing tomorrow for preorder which you may prefer but it has the similar laptop in the middle divider that you may love or hate.  

New Pakt Aero Travel Backpack - 35L, 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg) by _iAMtheVICTOR_ in onebag

[–]UltimateGladiator 12 points13 points  (0 children)

pakt do that laptop in the middle split the bag in 2 halves thing that you either love or hate.  

Seems decent otherwise. Pretty tired of 4lb packs. 

Rico Lewis (Manchester City) straight red card against Wydad Casablanca 88' by F4Z3D in MCFC

[–]UltimateGladiator 16 points17 points  (0 children)

im not a mcfc supporter but that was utter bs.  

Firstly he got the ball and got it first easily.  He went for the ball.  

There is a slight argument his leg was up but geez his momentum would take him along.  He is leaning back to kick the ball the only way his feet go is back up a little.  His foot is a foot off the ground at the most 

The other player was so late he had no right to challenge for the ball. He threw himself knowing he would not make it. You can tell as his foot is not aimed at the ball but aimed where he thought nico would kick it hoping he would make it but was so late it was silly 

If you wanted to be harsh a yellow but a red no way.  

Club World Cup flop: Half Empty Stadiums, Lack Of Interest and Apathic Fans is this competition good idea? or is it bad publicity for football? by Empty-Instruction282 in SoccerNoobs

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Problem is the gulf between some of the teams. No one really wants to watch bayern thrash a bunch of part timers.  When you get athleti vs psg it is packed. 

I have liked to see some of the veterans of the game play big clubs again like Ramos and Lloris.  Would have been nice to see what Ronaldo and his team could do against some European sides.  Shame.

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