The 'couldn't think where else to put this' and decided it didn't merit a new thread thread

Lukerz

Got that one spot on too ;lol

MIAHammer

alderz said:

The fact he got called up might show him he doesn't need to leave

Unless the fame gets to him, he should realize that here he'll be a big fish with guaranteed game time and exposure but elsewhere he may just be a bench warmer.

Hammerwombat

I can't imagine Lanzini being a benchwarmer anywhere. I'm thinking how good he could be in 3-5 years. Hope he's still with us.

ASLEFshrugged

Lazini was in the Olympic squad but never even made the bench although Calleri played every game and scored against Algeria. ;hmm

thornburyiron

He never made the bench because he was injured and couldn't go.

Hamstew

Lol as Thornton said he was injured and didn't satyr with the squad

ASLEFshrugged

Oh yeah, forgot that.......

I've just seen Calleri's goal, not, erm, well, a bit flukey

PrestonHammer

I thought this was a nice gesture:

http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/may/24-may/joint-chairman-house-manchester-attack-hero

MrsGrey

If misguided.

Laurasupababe

MrsGrey said:

If misguided.

How so MrsGrey?

MrsGrey

My own view is that while I can see the generous impulse that led to the offer, the reasons why people are homeless and/or rough sleepers are many and varied. It's a complex issue and not necessarily 'solved' by giving someone a place to live for a short period of time.

The good thing is, imo, is that they are working with a local charity. Rather than just giving the bloke a wad of cash, or sticking him in a rented apartment. So there's a chance that their good intentions will have a long-term good result, rather than just make them feel good about it. (Not that I'm saying that is their motive.)

It still ignores the bigger issue, though.

;ok

Hammerex

Regarding Lawro, What a plonker. Have just been watching a football related
episode of Pointless to name any country that begins with A P L or S.
His brilliant answer was ALASKA which scored 100 points for a wrong answer as
everybody else with half a brain knows that Alaska is a state of the USA.

McHammer

When do the pre season fixtures usually start getting announced and do we have a tour planned?

OldCastleSwift

Just a note for those with Sky Sports, at half ten tonight on Sky Sports Mix is The Boleyn Boys; Bonds, Cottee, Devo, Parkes and Gale get together to pay tribute to Upton Park. Tivo set to record ;scarf

ASLEFshrugged

In July the Uruguayan government will pass a law that makes, the growth, possession and use of cannabis legal

What is the Uruguayan for Hob Nob.....

ASLEFshrugged

Apparently we're playing Man City in Iceland because Arsenal have to play the Charity Shield.

I was once told that a good night out in Reykjavik was if you got drunk, got into a fight or had sex with a stranger.

A really good night in Reykjavik was if you had two of those,

If you had all three then it must be your birthday.......

jay_in_cpt

Anyone else been watching the U20 WC? I've been fortunate to have had every game live & today England played a blinder and made the final against a outsider in Venezuela , they came from 1-0 down at ht to beat the Azurri fair and square...
Pity there were no hammers involved but some real good performances and a show that gives some light for the England team in years to come.....

MrsGrey

;ok Was following text updates. Had been a bit baffled because U20 also involved in Toulon tournament.

(Glad you are ok by the way - storms etc in your neck of the woods?)

MrsGrey

Ah, so - U20s (including our own Dan Kemp) also make the final in the Toulon Tournament
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40206434

OldCastleSwift

Giroud has just scored a worldie for France ;clap

MunichHammer

I like the U20s because there doesn't appear to be as much playacting. The also don't seem to drop dead the moment they are touched. There was a scene v Italy where the England player skipped through something like three or four tackles and ended up taking the ball with him through the Italian midfield.

I was surprised to hear, though, that no Italian U team had ever made the final of a tournament. England had never reached the final of the U20 but we've won quite a number of others.

jay_in_cpt

Mrs Grey ;ok
Thanks for the words, the weather certainly played havoc out here during the storms , worst in more than 30 years apparently ....

U20 WC final tomorrow ..
England V Venezuela
It's been great to watch this competition with some great games..
England were very impressive in their semi final against Italy, with the Mersey trio of Solanke , Lookman & Ojo impressing...
Hope they can win it tomorrow ..
Looking forward to that more than the England game today.... ;wave

ASLEFshrugged

Adam West is dead.

Holy mortality, Batman!

FlorinRaduclious

Didn't know where to post this, then found this page.

The inimitable Paul John Gascoigne
(Story contains swearing):

http://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/sport/gazza-paul-gascoigne-gary-lineker-italia-90-story

{As taken from Gazza's book: 'Glorious: My World, Football and Me'}
[Thanks to MrsG for link help]

Bazshuayi

I miss Gazza and it makes me feel old when I've seen him interviewed in recent times. Jimmy 5 bellies says the first thing he does every day is check to see if Gazza is still alive ;weep Yes, he could've made better decisions but I'm sure most of us could have too.

IronHerb

I wouldn't put any credence on anything Jimmy 5 Bellies has to say. He rode the gravy train right into the buffers.

jay_in_cpt

Watching confederations cup now, pity Winston not there to captain his country .....

NEoldiron

On a different topic, this needs to be in the spotlight:

https://www.indy100.com/article/72-mps-vote-human-habitation-living-standards-private-landlords-grenfell-tower-7790891

;angry

MrsGrey

I was just discussing that with a friend elsewhere. ;ok

A bit of background reading seems to indicate that the amended clause would have been duplicating - or blurring who was responsible for - provisions that were already on the statue books. ;hmm


I wonder if the headline writers were those who also wrote that 'Jeremy Corbyn voted against anti-terror legislation'.

Also, it is not related in any way to Grenfell Tower, as I understand it.

jay_in_cpt

Jose Fonte starts for Portugal v Mexico in Confederations cup staring soon.... ;ok