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Without a word of a lie I was literally falling asleep during the first off I mean actually nodding off and waking up with a start, I desperately wanted to stay awake but couldn’t. During half time I got up off my chair and had a walk round and did a bit of meal preparation and by the time the second half started I was more awake and the second half was lots better at least I kept awake and for the penalties I was on the edge of my seat! Well we’re through that’s the main thing and I’m grateful for that but I just wish they weren’t so pedestrian, please inject a bit of pace to the attacks so I can stay awake for the whole match. Tired Tony.

Cameron seems a bit miffed about losing the captaincy.

@Robbie I’m not sure that could be done without given permissions to delete any other post as well as your own which obviously wouldn’t be desirable. If you ever want one of your posts deleting you can always contact me I’m usually around or any other moderator who will be happy to oblige but it’s worth bearing in mind that it may affect the topic and make other posts that reply to it unintelligible so it can be a bit difficult to do with fracturing the whole topic.

The person you tagged will still probably get a notification they’ve been tagged and will wonder where it’s gone.

Oh no you’ve lost your streak. ????

I’m certainly ready, I’ll be sat in front of the telly with a pint of my favourite beer. Not sure about formations or tactics etc., I’ll leave that to Gareth who is a lot more knowledgeable than me. COME ON ENGLAND!!

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That’s exactly what I think, I wish I had a pound for every time I hear someone say “I’m not voting I don’t trust any of them” it’s up to the politicians to restore that trust which has been lost particularly after the last five years.

Absolutely agree with that @Fozzy I also think that logarithms on social media tend to direct users towards their interests and feed them a constant stream of posts by like minded people which means they never get to read an opposing viewpoint. I think it’s good to respectfully listen to an opposite opinion and comment on it without being abusive to the person with the opinion.

I guess he’s at a stage where he needs regular first team football and Notts can’t guarantee that at the moment and like someone said we can’t keep sending him out on loan he needs a settled permanent club where he can develop his potential, it’s disappointing for us fans but best for his career. I for one will be watching with interest how he does in the future. Good luck Tiernan.

I decided not to do the Park Run this morning, I’m still shattered after only getting about three hours sleep on election night so I’ll have a restful day today. It’s a shame though because I would have liked to show off my new running shirt which signifies I’ve done 100 park runs, not my age.

What about rewarding people for voting in some way, that might work. A high street shopping voucher or something.

I don’t think compulsory voting would work @Robbie, I think you said earlier in the topic that people should have the right not to vote, I agree with that, although I think it’s sad that they don’t. I certainly don’t think you should start fining or imprisoning people because they didn’t vote.

I believe Chris is looking at ways to enable people to ignore political talk if they wish but it may take a while, meanwhile hopefully it can be discussed in a grown up manner with respect.

@Robbie I did say it was just my opinion and my remarks weren’t aimed towards Reform voters. People have slagged off Starmer I voted labour and I wasn’t offended everyone has a right to an opinion. I’m sorry you thought my comments were out of order that’s the last thing I wanted, we are all friends here I respect others opinions and was just stating mine. I certainly did not at any point make it personal to anyone on here I’m sorry you think I did. @RobbieThere really is no need to tag Chris he doesn’t need this and I’m sure he’ll agree I’ve done nothing wrong. As I say we are all friends and I hope I remain yours.

@Wheelbarrow repair man we’ll have to agree to differ, immigrants have been demonised by the previous government and others they aren’t the root of all the countries problems and as for Starmer taking us into Europe I’d be happy to return by the back door or front door. In my opinion Europe was good for this country and since we left it’s been downhill. @Robbie topics generally drift off topic it’s like talking in the pub you start on one topic and the conversation meanders round to other subjects. As long as we’re respectful I don’t see the problem.

I can’t get my head round that one.

In my opinion the last Government were a bunch of clowns more interested in themselves than serving the country, this Government are made up of proper politicians, they are united with a good working majority, it will be much more stable. God forbid that racist bigot gets anywhere near Government. I hope that doesn’t offend anyone who voted for Reform, it’s my opinion no offence to anyone here.

I disagree the huge majority means they’ll get legislation through with no problems it doesn’t matter what percentage of the vote they got with that majority.

But if this election had been proportional representation then wouldn't it be a case of the party that forms the government having to pander to the whims of minority parties in order to get legislation through? I don’t think that’s a good idea, look at Teresa May throwing billions of pounds at the NI parties in order to get them to vote with the Tories. Why should minority parties have all that clout. I prefer a strong government with a good mandate and opposition parties holding them to account.