Another Drive4show 'Anything goes' thread

[JAS]

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Right now I would rather we still had Wellbeck and little pea and that Falcao had never arrived.  Not too impressed by the signing of Di Maria either.

"We"?? I'm surprised you associate yourself to an organisation that has squandered over £135 this summer, whilst there are homeless people on the streets and starving children in the world!! They could have spent £135m on those things and left the squad alone, finishing top half would still be ok wouldn't it? Especially if so many peoples lives were improved by redirecting transfer monies to charity.

[beninho]

I admit to liking the bake off. I have watched it over the champions league at times aswell this year. The winner was deserved.

[incontinentia]

Never seen it, but then again, I've hardly seen any of these modern blockbusting series.

You should give it a look super. It makes other "good" tv shows look crap. I tried to watch true blood after I finished it and couldn't, it just seemed crap in comparison!

Its very brainy though and hasn't much humour, but I'm sure you'd enjoy one of the main characters and his bashing of god-botherors.

[super_realist]

SOunds up my street. Are there any Irish or fat people in it?

[Bob_the_Job]

SOunds up my street. Are there any Irish or fat people in it?

He said it's very brainy and not funny.. so he's already answered that.

[incontinentia]

No its set in Louisiana, they're all french-American. Plenty of fatties though.

[MustPuttBetter]

True Detective is very good. It helps that both McConaughey and Harrelson are excellent actors.
Agreed that the ending to season 1 was the most disappointing bit!

I had heard that Colin Farrell is to be in season 2. Not sure about that. Hadn't heard about Vince Vaughn. Not sure about that either!

I've seen Vaughn in a serious role - Psycho. It was not a pretty sight!

[incontinentia]

Funny how McConnaughey was always known for terrible romcom films, and in recent years he has gotten into more serious roles and has shown himself to be a very fine actor indeed.

His character in True Detective is one of my favourites of all time.

[westisbest]

Well with Farrell in the second season, there will be Irish representation in it.

I think he is a decent actor.

Loved In Bruges.

Brendan Gleeson was good in it to.

Some good Irish actors out there.

Liam Neeson probably the stand out one.


Am a fan of Cillian Murphy.

[Roller_Coaster]

I have done well to avoid any spoilers from True Detective.
Sooner I watch it the better. Then can look forward to season 2.

The butler did it.

[westisbest]

Damn

[incontinentia]

Keane's book is going around free in PDF format, be surprised if he makes 1000 quid from it!

[raycastleunited]

Well with Farrell in the second season, there will be Irish representation in it.

I found this comment really bizarre. I never look at actors and think about their nationality, it doesn't make the programme better or worse. Farrell isn't representing Ireland he's just doing a job.

Are you going to sit at home watching it in your Ireland shirt and scarf, cheering on Farrell in every scene?

[super_realist]

Well with Farrell in the second season, there will be Irish representation in it.

I found this comment really bizarre. I never look at actors and think about their nationality, it doesn't make the programme better or worse. Farrell isn't representing Ireland he's just doing a job.

Are you going to sit at home watching it in your Ireland shirt and scarf, cheering on Farrell in every scene?

People in small countries with small man syndrome hang on to anything which links someone famous with that country.

[westisbest]

Well with Farrell in the second season, there will be Irish representation in it.

I found this comment really bizarre. I never look at actors and think about their nationality, it doesn't make the programme better or worse. Farrell isn't representing Ireland he's just doing a job.

Are you going to sit at home watching it in your Ireland shirt and scarf, cheering on Farrell in every scene?

People in small countries with small man syndrome hang on to anything which links someone famous with that country.

Was more of a joke.

Of course actors don't represent their countries.

SR was asking if there was any Irish in the first season, there is in the second, hence the comment.

Hope that clears it up for you.

[kwinigolfer]

Iceland 2 vs Holland 0!

Dutch press blaming van Gaal. Don't you love it??!!

Imagine if Real Reykjavik had given Man Utd a pasting during Moyes's tenure.

[lorus59]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29624410

A very good article about Borussia Dortmund and their connection to real football fans.

[Roller_Coaster]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29624410

A very good article about Borussia Dortmund and their connection to real football fans.

I just read that too this morning. Good read and looks like a great club to support. It's telling that there appear to be many "fans" going from England for a trip and it costing less overall than a visit to some premier league clubs. A football club for football fans.

[incontinentia]

Great result for Ireland against the world champions, 1-1 in Germany!  

[lorus59]

The Scots, Welsh and both Irish teams seem to be upwardly mobile at the moment. Also some of the giants of European football seem to to be suffering.

[westisbest]

Great result indeed.

Nerver say die attitude.
Super John on his 100th cap.

Scotland v ROI next month will be a massive game.

[incontinentia]

The Scots will get their kilts handed to them. How come there isn't a GB soccer team?

[super_realist]

The Scots will get their kilts handed to them. How come there isn't a GB soccer team?

The English would complain because they wouldn't get any players in it.

[navyblueshorts]

The Scots will get their kilts handed to them. How come there isn't a GB soccer team?

The English would complain because they wouldn't get any players in it.

Meanwhile, back on planet Earth.....

[super_realist]

The Scots will get their kilts handed to them. How come there isn't a GB soccer team?

The English would complain because they wouldn't get any players in it.

Meanwhile, back on planet Earth.....

It was meant to be cynical, but I actually think you could probably combine a Scottish/Ireland (N & S) and Leek muncher XI which could be more successful than the current England team.

[raycastleunited]

The Scots will get their kilts handed to them. How come there isn't a GB soccer team?

The English would complain because they wouldn't get any players in it.

Haha nice one.

Seriously, over the last 20 years I wonder how many Scots and Norn Ire players would have played for Team GB. I can't think of any.

Wales would have had a smattering of players in the squad, and of course a couple of world class players too. Must be so disappointing for someone like Giggs to never play in a World Cup or Euros. I guess he took the opportunity while all his mates were away on international duty to go on the pull in search of shallow bimbos.

[Roller_Coaster]

The Scots will get their kilts handed to them. How come there isn't a GB soccer team?

The English would complain because they wouldn't get any players in it.

Haha nice one.

Seriously, over the last 20 years I wonder how many Scots and Norn Ire players would have played for Team GB. I can't think of any.

Wales would have had a smattering of players in the squad, and of course a couple of world class players too. Must be so disappointing for someone like Giggs to never play in a World Cup or Euros. I guess he took the opportunity while all his mates were away on international duty to go on the pull in search of shallow bimbos.

Didn't he just go round his brother's house to watch Family Guy?

[pedro]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29624410

A very good article about Borussia Dortmund and their connection to real football fans.

I just read that too this morning. Good read and looks like a great club to support. It's telling that there appear to be many "fans" going from England for a trip and it costing less overall than a visit to some premier league clubs. A football club for football fans.

Most English PL clubs have sold out games week in week out. Can't see the big incentive to reduce ticket prices? Surely your don't take the family to a PL game anymore (far too expensive) but if the stadia are filled to capacity who's to argue with the businessmen running the clubs? I know which model I prefer, but money talks?

As an aside most Bundesliga clubs have a policy similar to Dortmund (not sure about Bayern though) and the Bundesliga has the highest average attendance in the world.

[super_realist]

What I like about German football is that it follows what appears to be a very sustainable model.
I'm not sure the English "product" can carry on at such rip off levels. Hopefully it will eat itself soon.

[pedro]

The Scots will get their kilts handed to them. How come there isn't a GB soccer team?

The English would complain because they wouldn't get any players in it.

Meanwhile, back on planet Earth.....

It was meant to be cynical, but I actually think you could probably combine a Scottish/Ireland (N & S) and Leek muncher XI which could be more successful than the current England team.

I think the FA should form a committee of 12 former losers to figure out how to run the English team in the future. Moyes could be consultant.

[GunsGerms]

The Scots will get their kilts handed to them. How come there isn't a GB soccer team?

The English would complain because they wouldn't get any players in it.

Haha nice one.

Seriously, over the last 20 years I wonder how many Scots and Norn Ire players would have played for Team GB. I can't think of any.

Wales would have had a smattering of players in the squad, and of course a couple of world class players too. Must be so disappointing for someone like Giggs to never play in a World Cup or Euros. I guess he took the opportunity while all his mates were away on international duty to go on the pull in search of shallow bimbos.

Keith Gillespie and Roy Carroll may have got one as as wing and GK have been areas of weakness for England. Joe Hart is one of the worst keepers in the world for example.

For Scotland Id say Colin Hendrie would have been capped and possibly McAlastair.

[McLaren]

Darren Fletcher would easily have gotten in a GB team.

[super_realist]

Duncan Ferguson might have too.

[McLaren]

Alan Hutton would also have a chance given how terrible English right backs have been since Gary Neville retired.

[super_realist]

Nah, he's mince Mac, Andy Robertson from Hull is very good though.

[navyblueshorts]

Darren Fletcher would easily may have gotten into a GB team.

Fixed that for you Mac. Think nothing of it .

[raycastleunited]

Carroll: no. spent most of his career on the bench, never established himself as a premier league keeper, even mediocre keepers like David James, Scot Carson, Rob Green and Ian Walker are miles ahead of him.

Gillespie: might have got in a couple of squads in the late 90s when he was at Newcastle. But way behind Beckham, Speed etc.

Gary McAllister: yes.

Hendry: don't think so.

Drunken Ferguson: yes

Darren Fletcher: possible ocasional squad player. If Carrick is unable to get a game for England then Fletcher would have no chance for GB.

Hutton: haha no chance.

Some of the Scottish keepers would be in there: Forster, Gordon, even Andy Goram and Jim Leighton (he was still around 20 years ago wasn't he?).

[super_realist]

Forster is English.

[super_realist]

How about McFadden, he scored some great International goals.

[McLaren]

Somehow I missed this but apparently there is a full frontal (Winkle and all) shot of Ben Affleck getting out the shower in gone girl. I have seen the movie and failed to notice this. Is it really there or do we get a pansy edited version int he UK?

[super_realist]

Why would you care Mac?

[McLaren]

It is relevant because it is rare to see a Winkle is mainstream movies, and I am also interested to find out if us brits got a pansy version of the movie.

[super_realist]

SOunds like you're a bit keen to see other mens Winkle mac

[McLaren]

I love this headline ( http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/16/unchristian-ukip-family-values-healthcare-welfare )

"There’s nothing unchristian about Ukip’s family values"

How true.

[super_realist]

Why on earth did the Gruadian print a story like that? Who gives a toss about the gullible fairy tale beliefs of an UKIP member? How is it remotely relevant to anything?

[McLaren]

Super

I have not read the article, but just thought it funny that it is in fact true that the bible has nothing to say that would prevent someone believing the cruel policies of UKIP.

[super_realist]

The bible is one of the cruelest, intolerant, bigoted, anti-women, least moral and most reprehensible books going, so perhaps it does have more in common then you might think.

[MustPuttBetter]

Alan Hutton, Keith Gillespie, Darren Fletcher and Roy Carroll would all have gotten in a UK side??
What have i just read?! Ha ha!

[McLaren]

I would like to know what players you would rank ahead of fletcher when he was in his prime, around 2006 to 2011?

[westisbest]

As a Villa fan, dont rate Hutton(dont shoot me down again CC if your reading this).

Although was at the Villa/Newcastle game earlier this season and he had the best game in a Villa shirt I've seen.

Played well.

More of the same please Alan

[beninho]

Darren Fletcher had a decent spell, but has never been a consistent figure in the United team. He could have got into the England squad, but I do not think he was any better then Owen Hargreaves, when he had his purple patch for England. Roy Carroll though!

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