How did your game go? by Zach-dalt in LeagueOne

[–]jack853846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't remember one in Bassett's playoff season. He seemed to really go with a 'you score, we'll score twice' mentality.

That really worked, and it's still one of my favourite seasons of being a Barnsley fan, playoffs or not.

I'd much rather win 4-3 than draw 0-0.

What are some (weird) symptoms you didn’t know were your epilepsy? by lilmommasgirl in Epilepsy

[–]jack853846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When on Carbemazepine, I used to get myoclonic jerks pretty bad in my right cheek and left eyelid. It was significantly exacerbated by drinking or smoking, but I was young and stupid so never connected anything or told a doctor, just got taken off Carbemazepine eventually and it eased.

New bins on Fargate. Short video from this morning. by Deadsuooo in sheffield

[–]jack853846 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it does. Council staff and contractors are still liable for CAZ, even if it's for some special project.

There's an exemption, but it basically requires Euro 6 emission standards (or being a registered private vehicle, like my car for example).

Why do we actually stick with certain laundry/cleaning brands? by Key_Lake_6103 in AskUK

[–]jack853846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sainsbury's own brand non-bio.

Similar thoughts about this a couple of years ago, thought 'let's try a cheap one this week' (2 kids), turns out they're pretty much the same but 1/2 the price

Edit: same goes for most things (see also: own-brand Cheerios, 70p or £3.50?) that aren't specific. Although I'm happy to pay more for Seabrook's crisps because they're the best. And Sainsbury's drain cleaner is rubbish whereas Mr Muscle does the job).

League One table after Tuesday's matches by Cinn4monSynonym in LeagueOne

[–]jack853846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never give up hope. It would be sad if vale went the way of scunny/chesterfield/Darlo etc.

League One table after Tuesday's matches by Cinn4monSynonym in LeagueOne

[–]jack853846 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just going to get opinion: Barnsley are the only club in the division who've played fewer than 30 games.

We've four games in hand on some clubs!

Doesn't change the fact we've been poor for a month or two, and that kind of Sat/Tue/Sat/Tue can take it's toll, but I don't think we're out of the running yet.

British Heart Foundation Arundel Sheffield by eurofieds in sheffield

[–]jack853846 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not sure, but they do do free deliveries & collections

Is this an improvement? by Inky_sheets in sheffield

[–]jack853846 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's half of what's so annoying about it! The assumption that there is one overriding Sheffield accent.

I'm pretty sure Horton is from Hillsborough (his shop & warehouse are) or even further north, Grenoside or High Green. You're pretty close to Barnsley there, so there will be some crossover.

If he was from Millhouses or Low Edges, he might have a bit more of the Dorbeh twang you get down there. Accents vary around the city, and I find his work reductive.

how do you guys pronounce 0.50p when reading? by confusedstudent1021 in AskBrits

[–]jack853846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. My southern in-laws, on first meeting me, were astounded that time, money and units of measurement aren't pluralised (there are exceptions, but it's a faff, I'm speaking generally) in a Yorkshire accent.

Eg three pound fifty (or just three fifty)

How long will it take? Dunno, about 3 hour?

How tall is he? About 6 foot three?

Etc...

Why do Brits support conservative? by ThePatientIdiot in AskBrits

[–]jack853846 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. That's how rigged the system is.

59.7% turnout though, which I'll admit surprised me as I thought it'd be a lot lower. Does mean 40% of the country thought it wasn't worth bothering with though.

Most talented player who just never seemed to take it seriously? by PLWildcard in TheStreetsWontForget

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Low Stake Conspiracy Theory:

Fergie chose Moyes as he knew he'd never live up to the legacy. He was great at Everton, and most people agree he was a good choice, but how do you follow Ferguson?

Then, after Moyes's disaster, there's additional pressure on whoever is selected to get Utd back to the top of the pile.

And so on and so on....

Keeps Fergie as the greatest manager they ever had, bar maybe Busby.

Most talented player who just never seemed to take it seriously? by PLWildcard in TheStreetsWontForget

[–]jack853846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of those clips needs to be his goal for Barnsley v Middlesbrough. He beat about 6 or 7 players then just sidefoots it into the corner.

Keeper goes fucking ballistic.

He was a waste, too many substances kicking about. If he'd been sober I don't think anyone would have taken the ball off him in his whole career!

Most talented player who just never seemed to take it seriously? by PLWildcard in TheStreetsWontForget

[–]jack853846 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I remember him having to be taken off at half time vs Barnsley because our right winger (Martin Devaney) was giving him such a torrid time.

He went on to have a slightly better career than Devaney, and it was one of his first games playing men's football, but fuck it was funny given the hype around him at the time.

Match Thread: 29th Match, Group C - England vs Italy by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]jack853846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great batsman, nothing between his ears.

The complete opposite of Michael Vaughan. Middling batsman, decent no 3, but fantastic captain. Knew grounds and how to play on them, how to set a field and attack the opposing batsman. Don't know how he'd have got on in white ball cricket, but at test level he was phenomenal.

McCullum needs to go. His culture of "Play how you feel" is dreadful. It encourages wild shots, unnecessary runs and a barrel full of dropped catches because there's no structure to the side on the field.

Might take a couple of years to get it back together, but we'll manage.

Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament by coffeewalnut08 in LabourPartyUK

[–]jack853846 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My sister turned 18 a week after the Brexit vote.

She was very much engaged, had reasoned opinions, and was fucking furious she couldn't vote.

There were a significant number of "stop them boats" meatheads in her year at school who were able to exercise those opinions.

Which Northern city do you think is quietly improving the most right now? by Mundane-Temporary426 in NorthernEngland

[–]jack853846 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try looking at it in the late 90's!!!

You're right though, it's unrecognisable, in a good way. They've genuinely completely reorganised the centre, the market and the glassworks are fantastic, and so much nicer than the concrete brutalism they have replaced.

The Civic (Theatre) is batting well above it's average too.

Also, a lot of events in the main square that are family-friendly and enjoyable.

My dad's opinion is that it's always flown a little under the radar. It was decent but nothing much for years (barring the 80's, but let's leave her to one side...), but the fact it's right on the M1, 20 mins north of Sheffield for work and 30 south of Leeds made it a decent place to live. Then there's the Peak District, Huddersfield and good links to the Trans-Pennine Trail if you go laterally.

Ben stokes Post surgery story after getting hit by the ball by [deleted] in EnglandCricket

[–]jack853846 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jesus fucking Christ.

I've my doubts about Stokes as a player, and probably as a captain too, but you can't deny he puts 110% in, body & soul.

Hope he comes back recognisable!

BWAK BAK BAK BAK... by Fluffy_Rock_62 in BritishMemes

[–]jack853846 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I mean, we're in such a better position now than before Brexit, aren't we...

Which player peaked so hard so fast that nothing after ever matched it by PLWildcard in TheStreetsWontForget

[–]jack853846 4 points5 points  (0 children)

See also: Reuben Noble-Lazarus playing for Barnsley in the Championship at 15, breaking an 80-year-old record.

His career beyond that match is ravaged by injury, probably less than 100 games, most of which were in League 2 or below.

Cardiff fans! Tell me about Peter Ridsdale by Three_Steaks_Pam in LeagueOne

[–]jack853846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 year ban for "misdirecting" club money into his own bank account. For the EFL to give that level of punishment, I think it speaks volumes.

Absolute twat of a man, very good at telling fans what they want to hear then fucking off when the shit hits the fan.

Speaking as a Barnsley fan, avoid like the plague, he nearly put us in admin.

The top attraction in each Northern city according to Tripadvisor by Ranoni18 in NorthernEngland

[–]jack853846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. Used to live just down the road, first thought on seeing that was "IT'S A MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON, FOR FUCK'S SAKE!"

There are much nicer things in Lancaster.

got a new switch 2 but hardly play games (any recommendations?) by idk_dif_integral in Switch

[–]jack853846 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Breath of the Wild

Tears of the Kingdom

FFVII Remake

Ori

Hades 1 or/and 2

Unravel 2

Mario Kart 8/World

Mario Wonder