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by eldanielfire
Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
Replies: 5695
Views: 571229

Re: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!

The Nuggets are so good as a team. And they have such confident in ecah other and around Jokic. It's telling that they were willing to let Jamal Murray miss some shots until he could get hot. It's the sort of team mentality that you don't see on a Lebron team; where while Lebron knows how to make th...
by eldanielfire
Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Songs that were ruined by the producer
Replies: 8
Views: 143

Re: Songs that were ruined by the producer

I went down a youtube rabbit hole yesterday, with some guy arguing that the current trend of tuning vocals by default by producers is disconnecting vocalists from the instrumentation. He was comparing judy garland adjusting her vocals on 'over the rainbow' to an auto tuned 'pitch perfect' version. ...
by eldanielfire
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Songs that were ruined by the producer
Replies: 8
Views: 143

Re: Songs that were ruined by the producer

Not sure songs are always ruined by a produce as oppsoed to artists finding a better tempo and set-up to it live. 'No Women, no Cry' by Bob Marley springs to mind. However I find in some cases Prince's song writing somehow gets a bit muted by his production style of the 80s and they rarely highlight...
by eldanielfire
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Jimmy Krankie Gooooooiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggg
Replies: 276
Views: 19808

Re: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Jimmy Krankie Gooooooiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggg

Looks like it's really gone to shite for the hier of Sturgeon, broke upo the coalition with the Green's, who may now push vote of no confidence in continunity candidate Humza Yousaf and the deciding vote may come down to the ex-SNP MP who Yusaf pushed out: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/a...
by eldanielfire
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25532

Re: Athletics general thread

ZuLurk wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:33 pm
themaddog wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:26 pm
Jensrsa wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:11 pm NEW WORLD RECORD!! || Mondo Duplantis Breaks The Pole Vault World Record! - 6.24 Meters

His first outdoor competition of the season
He is such an enjoyable athlete to watch.
Eighth time
Insane given how not long ago it was a long standing world record.
by eldanielfire
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

If Arteta over the next five years.. wins the Premier League and Champions League... While going close to more of each on other occasions.. Will Arsenal fans be unhappy? I'd love for us to do back to back league titles. While I've been lucky to see Arsenal win a few, I always feel like they should ...
by eldanielfire
Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned on Appeal
Replies: 17
Views: 514

Re: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned on Appeal

Can someone who’s been following this explain what he actually did and why it’s been overturned? Overturned because prosecution used too many witnesses... So more a technicality than any innocence. I'm actually shocked you can have to many witnesses to a criminal case and it be a problem, technical...
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

One league title One European cup A couple of Coca Cola cups An FA Cup We will truly never see Klopps like again The truth is he was probably robbed of multiple league titles by Man City's BS rule breaking and financial doping. They paid £68m for Alisson, £75m for VVD and £85m for Nunez. Get me a v...
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
Replies: 44
Views: 6301

Re: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech

He represented the law perfectly. He debated constantly including at government level. He has indeed become a famous influence, he of course isn’t right wing as much as a conservative. His critics are normally not honest His points about the bill, and where what it could be interpreted to be or eve...
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Winnie wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:31 am One league title
One European cup
A couple of Coca Cola cups
An FA Cup

We will truly never see Klopps like again
The truth is he was probably robbed of multiple league titles by Man City's BS rule breaking and financial doping.
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
Replies: 44
Views: 6301

Re: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech

While I disagree much with Peterson, in areas like this he's got expertise and makes very well made points in his area of knowledge. His original point on compelled speech was well reasoned. Regardless if it applied to the law or not, there were certainly activists with infulence who were pushing t...
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18293
Views: 858796

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

US Treasuries are the world’s most trusted instruments. Every portfolio in the investment world would carry them. They go up, they go down. They’re not going away anytime soon. And the Chinese selling down is good. Means they will have slightly less of a gun to hold to the head of the US and world ...
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

The word adult is fairly relevant. The schools thing is relevant in an Irish context as it is the primary pathway for the men by far which means alternatives need to be developed for women. The irfu are the 5th best union in world rugby for the women's game so you can dunk on them all you like but ...
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Ladies GAA player wise in Ireland, In 2001, the LGFA had in the region of 80,000 members. By 2020, that number had risen to 192,873. They had around 650 clubs back then; that's up to 1,395 now and rising all the time. In 2019 The attendance record for a women's All-Ireland finals day has been broke...
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Frodder wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:26 pm Oh dear Klopp's final season ending in failure
Funny how expectations work. Based off last season and the fact they are in a rebuild you'd not expect them to be challenging city almost all the way. Given Klopps announcement, there's a narrative they should give him a big glorious send-off.
by eldanielfire
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
Replies: 44
Views: 6301

Re: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech

Ali's Choice wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:32 am Fellas, can we please keep the trans-hate to the women's sport threads?
Funny enoughh no one has posted anything of the sort.
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Another BBC nonce
Replies: 726
Views: 36382

Re: Another BBC nonce

Seems like disputing accounts. All seems slightly creepy rather than noncey to me and not really worthy of public interest let alone ruining his life and mental health. Then again I think the press and social media should get the fudge out of peoples lives on the whole anyway. If someone has a bear...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

GAA is a much bigger pull than soccer is in England. Every village has their own local team/county that it is a huge pride to represent. It is all about playing for the Parish. GAA is also alot more physical than soccer so that covers any girls who are looking for a physical challenge. GAA registra...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

nardol wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:17 pm That's all numbers, female are increasing. A lot.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic ... -1.4501155
When the 'all numbers' would still be a smaller percentage than in England then the number of girls certainly are.
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
Replies: 44
Views: 6301

Re: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech

Because Peterson is a psycho drug addled culture war right wing lunatic While I disagree much with Peterson, in areas like this he's got expertise and makes very well made points in his area of knowledge. His original point on compelled speech was well reasoned. Regardless if it applied to the law ...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
Replies: 44
Views: 6301

Re: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech

Still, I'm sure he and all those who rallied around him stand by their principles, and will now be rushing to condemn Missouri House Bill 2885. https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills241/hlrbillspdf/5874H.01I.pdf A bill that "Establishes the offense of contributing to social transition an...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

West Ham might snap him up... they like ex Manchester managers... But Ten Hag looked good at Ajax... so any manager from outside the Premier League is a risk... They would be mad, Moyes has done a solid job at West Ham, including a european trophy. They are only a spot or two lower than last season...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

How many Barretts are coming over and replacing another NIQ coming for a whole 6 months. Unless girl schools start playing rugby here we will never catch up. There seems to be very little appetite for this to happen as most have been playing Hockey, GAA for decades. Most clubs if they have a womens...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Another BBC nonce
Replies: 726
Views: 36382

Re: Another BBC nonce

What was it he did in the end? Looked at some only fans or something? Well done social media, you've done it again. I believe he paid a vulnerable 17 year old for some sexually explicit pictures. Though it all got very confusing. No one doubts that he did this, which breaks the law, but the met pol...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Another BBC nonce
Replies: 726
Views: 36382

Re: Another BBC nonce

What was it he did in the end? Looked at some only fans or something? Well done social media, you've done it again. I believe he paid a vulnerable 17 year old for some sexually explicit pictures. Though it all got very confusing. No one doubts that he did this, which breaks the law, but the met pol...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Another BBC nonce
Replies: 726
Views: 36382

Re: Another BBC nonce

Mr Edwards has resigned from BBC on medical advice https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68873266 What was it he did in the end? Looked at some only fans or something? Well done social media, you've done it again. I believe he paid a vulnerable 17 year old for some sexually explicit pictures....
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18293
Views: 858796

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

TheFrog wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:30 pm Looks like the US may have to live with inflation for the times to come. And the US$ may weaken considerably over time.

https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/china ... 2404212302
An ongoing global problem I suspect.
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Still overachieving. Bit like Atletico in Spain or Dortmund in Germany. Not expected to win the title year after year. I can't think of many I would prefer ahead of him. Alonso maybe but he's raw. I like Frank and would prefer him to de Zerbi. Anyway reports saying his interview at West Ham didn't ...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Hawk97 wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:42 am Antony (all seasons) at United: 4 goals, 3 assists

Ben White (just this season), a defender: 4 goals, 4 assists
:lol:

Genuinely Benny Blanco is massively underrated.
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

It's all relative isn't it. He's one of the best of who is available currently... and not too old... Then again. Ten Haag looked pretty good too... Ten Haag is toast West Ham might snap him up... they like ex Manchester managers... But Ten Hag looked good at Ajax... so any manager from outside the ...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Can we not argue anymore. :(( I'd rather look for solutions than bitch and moan. It's nardol who does this every game. No one else does except to enagge with him, but he's a "I'm right everyone else is wrong, no matter the facts" sort. Solutions are that there are no quick fixes, other nations need...
by eldanielfire
Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

You keep mentioning this drought. It was 4 f**king years that England didn't win. FOUR. That's not a drought. It also coincided with England putting emphasis on the 7s. Four years is not a drought. England remained competitive in all games mostly finished SECOND.. Ok so 50k England players vs 2k Ir...
by eldanielfire
Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

How many girls could be tempted by the cash being offered to that one-too-many Barrett that's being brought over? How many women's coaches? Or are you saying that Irish girls are much too nice to play rugby? :lol: How many Barretts are coming over and replacing another NIQ coming for a whole 6 mont...
by eldanielfire
Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

You keep mentioning this drought. It was 4 f**king years that England didn't win. FOUR. That's not a drought. It also coincided with England putting emphasis on the 7s. Four years is not a drought. England remained competitive in all games mostly finished SECOND.. Ok so 50k England players vs 2k Ir...
by eldanielfire
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
Replies: 5695
Views: 571229

Re: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!

Jokic's 25-20-10 Triple double has been done by Jokic 4 times. For context the rest of the NBA has only achieved that stat...4 time, in it's entire history :shock: If he wins another couple of titles, he's gonna start being talked about in the top 10 all time conversations.... I should add, I think...
by eldanielfire
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
Replies: 5695
Views: 571229

Re: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!

Jokic's 25-20-10 Triple double has been done by Jokic 4 times. For context the rest of the NBA has only achieved that stat...4 time, in it's entire history :shock:
by eldanielfire
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45680
Views: 3012796

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

They are pure banter at the moment. The state of Fernandes and Onana trash talking Championship players during the shootout after hanging on in the game by a toenail. I couldn't believe what I was seeing with that trash talk... kids... Ten Haag... seconds away from the sack.. VR may just have saved...
by eldanielfire
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
Replies: 5695
Views: 571229

Re: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!

Game 2 Nuggets v Lakers was awesome, huge comeback from Denver punctuated by a Murray buzzer beater (and in a reversal of game 2 of the 2020 series, it was in AD's face). Lakers will complain about some refs calls but you kind of feel that was their shot. NY v Philly was a crazy comeback, b2b steal...
by eldanielfire
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Nieghorn wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:45 am Anyone know if France U20's drubbing of England is online anywhere?
Not likely, it was apparently streamed through a french app, and it was a bad stream you cpouldn't see much with anyway apparently.
by eldanielfire
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 415
Views: 26691

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Irfu were late to the game absolutely. However except for a 2 year blip after a host of senior players retired Ireland has been competitive with everyone if not the best of the rest. They must be doing something right. In fact it's only England France Oz and NZ that have bettered Ireland in terms o...