Hartlepool match thread (H)

[Lord Stiffupperlip]

Originally Posted by Lord Stiffupperlip

Who knows, he could become our very own Akinfenwa!

Originally Posted by Mike A
Good post but I wouldn't wish that on him!

Oh I don't know Mike? According to Transfermarket;
Chapman - value 21k
Akinfenwa- value 149k
My original post was tongue-in-cheek. However, football has a long history of players who have started their careers in one position and found success in another.
If I changed my quote to - 'Who knows, he could become our very own Lukaku' - would it sound a more tempting prospect.

[Lord Didsbury]

Anecdotes about refs don't help. Research does, and research shows that referees have improved so much since the war that "home advantage" due to poor refs now doesn't exist.
Fitter, more correct with decisions etc.

You'll get former players slagging off the standard of refs but that's just selective memory I'm afraid. I think if people really remember how awful refs were in decades past they wouldn't slag off modern refs.

[cashman]

Research really helps, it said we would Remain in the E.U. also Clinton would win.Also opinion polls said the same.

[AccyMad]

Originally Posted by Lord Didsbury

Anecdotes about refs don't help. Research does, and research shows that referees have improved so much since the war that "home advantage" due to poor refs now doesn't exist.
Fitter, more correct with decisions etc.

You'll get former players slagging off the standard of refs but that's just selective memory I'm afraid. I think if people really remember how awful refs were in decades past they wouldn't slag off modern refs.

Oh, I do my research - every flippin Stanley game I do my research & you're right there is no 'home advantage' cos of poor refs - not because the refs are better but because the ones we have at home are usually much worse than the ones we have officiating at away games

[Lord Didsbury]

Ah, a fan of Michael "we've had enough of experts" Gove?

the polls were only 2-3% out in both cases. I reckon that was still better than talking to mates down the pub or whatever less scientific options there are.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Lord Didsbury

Ah, a fan of Michael "we've had enough of experts" Gove?

the polls were only 2-3% out in both cases. I reckon that was still better than talking to mates down the pub or whatever less scientific options there are.

Have to disagree, most research is utter rubbish, Canada have just done some "Proper" Research into Dementia 6 million people oer 10 years, that what i call research.

[monkey hanger]

Originally Posted by Lord Didsbury

Anecdotes about refs don't help. Research does, and research shows that referees have improved so much since the war that "home advantage" due to poor refs now doesn't exist.
Fitter, more correct with decisions etc.

You'll get former players slagging off the standard of refs but that's just selective memory I'm afraid. I think if people really remember how awful refs were in decades past they wouldn't slag off modern refs.

just like trevor kettle last season and richard clarke at hartleppol this. i can remember way back into the 50,s as well. they might be physically fitter but very few seem to have a feel for the game or players. told what to do and not to do too much and would be better off left alone to do there own thing. none seem to get kicked off the football league list as they did in the bad old days when at the end of the season a number were always removed if their performances were not up to the standard required.

[yonmon]

Originally Posted by Lord Didsbury

Ah, a fan of Michael "we've had enough of experts" Gove?

the polls were only 2-3% out in both cases. I reckon that was still better than talking to mates down the pub or whatever less scientific options there are.

I think you might agree with this pearl of wisdom ?..

'" Research is what men do when they don't know what they are doing ! "..

and someone, can't remember who !..remarked :-

" When we research a subject we don't just discover facts about it, we also discover hidden truths about ourselves ! "..

What better place to confirm the latter statement than our Forum ?.

[ferret man]

Originally Posted by yonmon

Never heard Cashy described as 'churlish' before !. This adjective which you so unkindly cast in his direction is often construed as 'one being mean-spirited and surly !'. Now if you really knew Cashman you would know him to be an extremely generous and cheerful gentleman and never the Churl that your ill- mannered outburst suggests !
Of course one could paste many criticising labels upon him, and believe me many on this forum have done just that !, but one who thoughtlessly makes churlish remarks...never !.
It also pleases me to see that you are one who is au fait with remarks passed by five-year-olds, does not get into childish arguments and does not get dragged down easily to the level of a person you are so obviously not acquainted with !.
Your final barb...'you know the rest', is really intriguing. I only wish that I knew the rest so that I could prepare my future behaviour for the task of achieving a settled and ordered life ,.
If then you happen to know 'the rest', then perhaps you might oblige us with a short dissertation on the matter !.
Like the tom-cat who ate Gorgonzola Cheese and then blew into a Mousehole...I await with
'bated breath !

Just read the bottom line of all Cashy post's

[cashman]

Originally Posted by ferret man

Just read the bottom line of all Cashy post's

Yonmon is well aware of my bottom line,yer telling him nowt there.

[yonmon]

Originally Posted by ferret man

Just read the bottom line of all Cashy post's

Surely by now you must have realised that many of my posts are sur le ton d ironie ?.

The one you refer to was such a one and not intended to be read or taken in a serious vein !.

One of my New Year Resolutions is to try to lighten up a bit, noticing that I border on the morose on occasions !....If you like you can share in this sentiment, it can't do any harm really .

KTF.

[AccyMad]

Originally Posted by Lord Didsbury

Ah, a fan of Michael "we've had enough of experts" Gove?

the polls were only 2-3% out in both cases. I reckon that was still better than talking to mates down the pub or whatever less scientific options there are.

Not really bothered about Gove or any other politicians way of thinking but the best research ever done is definitely in the pub with your mates after a game - can't beat it

[Chrisr]

Originally Posted by AccyMad

Not really bothered about Gove or any other politicians way of thinking but the best research ever done is definitely in the pub with your mates after a game - can't beat it

Excellent advice as usual. But I thought I might point out some political diconect from a few weeks ago. A lady MP in the Canadian Parliament used the word Fart, well what a disgrace, people were falling over themselves to be offended on behalf of the nation. Yet I simply pointed out that the Yanks next door had just elected a trump. It was lost on them.

[yonmon]

Originally Posted by Chrisr

Excellent advice as usual. But I thought I might point out some political diconect from a few weeks ago. A lady MP in the Canadian Parliament used the word Fart, well what a disgrace, people were falling over themselves to be offended on behalf of the nation. Yet I simply pointed out that the Yanks next door had just elected a trump. It was lost on them.

Good to note that an air of levity pervades the Forum presently !.
The female Canadian MP could not have been much of a lady to describe flatulence in such a vulgar manner !. I am certain that the two members of the nobility who contribute to our pages will be suitably startled and shocked by this revelation !.

Chrisr you will find that it often happens that your best attempts at irony are lost on those you choose to unleash them upon !... but keep trying and success might follow ?.

Now then whatever has flatus and trump got to do with the Stanley/Hartlepool match ?.

KTF.

[monkey hanger]

Now then whatever has flatus and trump got to do with the Stanley/Hartlepool match ?.

KTF.[/QUOTE]

two new loanees signed after the game from fc crinkley bottom.