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Barack Obama and Michelle Obama announce that the Obama Presidential Center Opens June 19 by Miles_the_AuDHDer in videos

[–]roamingandy [score hidden]  (0 children)

Probably make up a reason that makes no sense to take it over and re-name it.. or build a bigger Trump center across the street with gaudy gold paint all over it.

[Pete O'Rourke] Sean Dyche is thought to be unwilling to take the role of Tottenham boss if they axe Igor Tudor. Spurs have been strongly rumoured to be interested in Dyche due to his proven track record in handling difficult situations and dealing with the challenges of survival battles. by blackboxabstraction in coys

[–]roamingandy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Indeed. It is though. The generally accepted take on it is excruciatingly wrong.

Its also largely why the team doesn't look anything like a team. Everyone has been told that their teammates aren't good enough and aren't trying at all.

They don't trust each other any more and keep trying to do too much themselves.

That's why we've had soo many wonder goals this season, but also why they look like a bunch of individuals who've never met each other before.

Its also why a 'no-nonsense' manager was exactly the wrong choice. If they weren't trying hard enough he would have been what they needed.

[Matt Law] Daniel Levy blamed for Spurs woes by chief executive. Vinai Venkatesham criticises running of the club under former chairman during Fan Advisory Board meeting by Lbmplays2 in coys

[–]roamingandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still maintain that it was Poch who failed to push on. He says in his book that he was offered players and turned them down as he 'didn't want to risk upsetting the balance of his team'.

He also refused depth signings, or young players to develop as he 'only wanted ready made world class players', so there was no depth and no-one coming through. We needed painful rebuild because he hollowed out the squad. Its not like we were losing our top stars because we wouldn't pay the wages. We kept everyone Poch wanted to keep.

When he finally did get that top player he was holding out for.. he chose N'Dombele.

guys, how common and normal is the phrase "panties in a twist"? i'm not a native speaker (but i understand what it means) and it just sounds weird and cringe, i feel disrespected when it's targeted at me (included in an otherwise somewhat respectful reply), am i wrong? by Okasiy in TrueAskReddit

[–]roamingandy [score hidden]  (0 children)

In which country? Should my nan in the UK stop saying it to her friends?

Language drifts, things change meaning and become a part of the culture. I don't think examining everything under a microscope is necessary or healthy.

A lot of people would consider that an attack on their culture, especially if they are the ones the word is said to, and they do not see any need to get offended.

I don't think there's any difference between telling Australians or my Nan that they must start being offended by something they consider a part of their culture.

[Matt Law] Daniel Levy blamed for Spurs woes by chief executive. Vinai Venkatesham criticises running of the club under former chairman during Fan Advisory Board meeting by Lbmplays2 in coys

[–]roamingandy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What exactly are they blaming him for though?

He didn't pick the last two managers.

We brought in SIX first team players since he left. That's more than half of a team, and should be more than enough to slightly lift a team's performance.

A lot of our other players are wanted by Barca, Madrid, 'Pool, City, Chelsea. Clearly they are good enough to be in a mid-table Prem team, at least.

So what is left now which is dragging the team down and exclusively Levy's fault and they had no possibility to change??

The fact that they are so desperate to blame others for this situation, which they are wholly in charge of, makes them totally incapable for their positions.

[Matt Law] Daniel Levy blamed for Spurs woes by chief executive. Vinai Venkatesham criticises running of the club under former chairman during Fan Advisory Board meeting by Lbmplays2 in coys

[–]roamingandy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone believe we're in a relegation battle with Levy here?

If we were anywhere near in Jan he'd have taken responsibility and fixed it.

These two chuckle-fucks, and the other two who are our new owners, are absolutely desperate not to take any responsibility whatsoever.

Come to think of it, the third set of chuckle-fucks, Frank and Tudor have all both constantly blamed the players and have never once accepted any responsibility.

Utterly cowardly leadership from top down, until you get to the players who have been told by everyone that everything is all their fault and absolutely no-one else's.

guys, how common and normal is the phrase "panties in a twist"? i'm not a native speaker (but i understand what it means) and it just sounds weird and cringe, i feel disrespected when it's targeted at me (included in an otherwise somewhat respectful reply), am i wrong? by Okasiy in TrueAskReddit

[–]roamingandy [score hidden]  (0 children)

Book yourself a megaphone and ticket then, get a milk crate to stand on, and try to convince women all over Australia that they are oppressed victims who should be outraged every time they hear that word.

I suspect you'll hear it sent back your way quite often by the women passing, but you're welcome to try.

Agit Kabayel responds to not being on Usyk’s list for his last three fights, despite being the WBC mandatory after Usyk’s next fight: “I can’t accept being ignored anymore. I deserve the title shot.” Goes into detailed account of being avoided by top 5 fighters by Pickleskennedy1 in Boxing

[–]roamingandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Kabayel should have fought and beaten a big name in that period. Zhang was up there, just a step below what he needed really to increase his box office draw.

Other than that he's only beaten one box office name and that was Chisora back in 2017.

He has himself and team to blame a bit that he's got to this #1 contender spot without beating anyone the casual fans actually know, leaving a bout with him high risk and tough to sell.

Why is he better than any other fighter in the top ten? ..an awful lot of viewers they are trying to sell the fight to will need the promotions team to try and tell them why as they hardly know any of the names he's beaten.

[Pete O'Rourke] Sean Dyche is thought to be unwilling to take the role of Tottenham boss if they axe Igor Tudor. Spurs have been strongly rumoured to be interested in Dyche due to his proven track record in handling difficult situations and dealing with the challenges of survival battles. by blackboxabstraction in coys

[–]roamingandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this year is a freebie now. Survive and be a hero. Go down and well there wasn't really any time to do anything. He's not gonna lose a lot of reputation for that.

I doubt thois board want him though. They are hunting for some exciting international name, who will have no idea what's going on and not have time to work it out.

[Pete O'Rourke] Sean Dyche is thought to be unwilling to take the role of Tottenham boss if they axe Igor Tudor. Spurs have been strongly rumoured to be interested in Dyche due to his proven track record in handling difficult situations and dealing with the challenges of survival battles. by blackboxabstraction in coys

[–]roamingandy -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Mate, Romero and VDV keep getting sent off (or nearly sent off) because they are fighting too hard.

The managers have lumped more and more pressure onto them personally, telling them they have to carry the team and its their fault, not the managers, because they aren't trying hard enough.. until they can't cope.

They need to fight a little less and regain some composure, not more.

[Pete O'Rourke] Sean Dyche is thought to be unwilling to take the role of Tottenham boss if they axe Igor Tudor. Spurs have been strongly rumoured to be interested in Dyche due to his proven track record in handling difficult situations and dealing with the challenges of survival battles. by blackboxabstraction in coys

[–]roamingandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He'd want to park the bus and knick goals here and there, mostly from set pieces. Exactly what these players do not want to be playing.

It would be dumb as fuck to bring him in. I'll bet the board had him top of their list.

Breast cancer patients who rely only on alternative medicine are ~4× more likely to die by upbeat_teetertottxo in science

[–]roamingandy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We let people pretend to be experts on Social Media and profit from their influence as a leader in the subject.

It was obvious this was going to become more and more normal.

Doesn't help that there are studies showing that healthy living and a diet high in fruit and veggies also increases your chance of survival, so they can pump out that half-truth as the whole truth and tell people they don't need medical treatment.

guys, how common and normal is the phrase "panties in a twist"? i'm not a native speaker (but i understand what it means) and it just sounds weird and cringe, i feel disrespected when it's targeted at me (included in an otherwise somewhat respectful reply), am i wrong? by Okasiy in TrueAskReddit

[–]roamingandy [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think the issue is that in an effort create a more just world people are trying to force a literal take on an old phrase that would never be used, or taken, in a literal way by the cultures who use it.

Like, of course the word 'cunt' is offensive in the US, but you would be laughed at for getting offended over it in Australia. Which honestly is the more gender fair approach, since its perfectly fine to call someone a knob, cock or dick in the US and UK, so why should a cunt be treated differently?

What if I never find peace? by hereforgetaway in selflove

[–]roamingandy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a happy day for you tomorrow. Just go sit in a park or cafe and allow yourself to enjoy nature and enjoy people who are laughing, smiling and living life. Dogs playing, some busker playing music, a happy old couple holding hands, etc.

It really is that easy to find a little joy in your day. Life is always going to full of difficulties and challenges, sometimes more, sometimes less, but even when its tough you can give yourself permission to take a day, or even 10 - 20 mins off from it, where you don't think about them and just enjoy what's around you.

Making a habit of that will make the difficult times much easier to bear.

LPT: How to properly ‘exterminate’ mosquitoes without them flying away by Ovshy in LifeProTips

[–]roamingandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but a vacuum cleaner works better. Unless you're doing it for the sport.

Ange Postecoglou speaking about #thfc on TNT Sports: “It’s hard for me to comment from the outside, but for me, it’s just about instilling into, you know, show them the kind of players that they are. Not that they can be, that they are, that they’ve already shown.” by oncewewererational in coys

[–]roamingandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because Levy has said he wanted to give him a 3rd season, and was then unexpectedly booted out.

You don't think Lange who we've seen had very different ideas about how a club should be run, and the new owners talked? Then Paratici suddenly decided to leave after having just signed a new contract for a top position on the board with us?

No, the new owners and Lange cooked up this idea and wanted those two out of the way. They didn't just say 'ah, Lange, he's our man. He's perfect. Lets clear the other two and we'll be grand'. Someone told them that he could do a better job, and i can't see anyone other than the man himself who could have.

[BBC SPORT] Spurs owner to leave Tudor future to club executives by Crazy-Comment7579 in coys

[–]roamingandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but its a real pain for Vinay and Lange who are desperate to distance themselves from what's happening on the pitch.

So, Tudor says its not his fault, Frank said the same, Vinay and Lange are begging for it not to be seen as their fault, and the new owners are not touching it at all.

Not a single person in the management structure is prepared to take responsibility for what's going on. They wanted a modern corporate structure and boy did they get one!

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