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Reply | Sport related TV shows/Netflix etc to help us through these dark days
at 08:34 27 Apr 2020
All or Nothing. Is that on Amazon Prime? I dont have access unfortunately. Is it their exclusive, and therefore wont appear on others at all?
I absolutely loved Sunderland Til I Die, so if you think is better, then I need to find a way.
Thanks for the recommednation. Keep 'em coming please people... |
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Thread | Sport related TV shows/Netflix etc to help us through these dark days
at 10:37 26 Apr 2020
Hi everyone,
I was looking for some thoughts and feedback on TV shows that come recommended by you. Generally a sporting and football theme would be welcomed, but also any other thoughts on best shows to watch.
I was thinking of this because I am now on my second watch of Sunderland Til I Die. For those that havent watched it, I only took it up again, because I was informed there was a Series 2 - get and watch it...on Netflix.
For those that have watched it. Thoughts and potential other threads as a spin off of life and the general dynamics of the inner workings of football clubs in this current era...?
Finally, recommendations for watching pleasure please guys |
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Reply | Music that Colchester have run out to
at 10:33 26 Apr 2020
Hi everyone.
It has been forever and a day since I last posted. I sincerely hope that everyone is safe and well. For those that live alone, and/or do not have an outdoor space to call their own, then please take extra special care of your mental health during this time. Stay active and stay interactive if possible.
Onto music. In the early 80s, when we were for my money at our pomp, with Adcock and Friday night home football...didnt we run out to 'The A Team' for a few years? I suspect we wont have been the only ones to have done this...Thoughts? |
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Reply | Leyton Orient - Going down?
at 09:04 16 Mar 2017
I have hated Leyton Orient ever since we got given a huge 8-0 spanking by them many years ago. Never could forgive Keith Day for having left the U's to go to the O's.
Even with my irrational dislike, it is an extremely sad day. A club like Leyton Orient are definitely better in the league than out, and as stated by others, they always have a strong and loyal following.
The guy in charge has no interest in the club's fortunes whatsoever, and the sooner he is gone, and they hopefully come out the other side of administration, the better.
They definitely look to be cast adrift in one of those bottom two slots.
Again, agree with previous posts; not everything our Chairman does is to everyone's liking, and many may not agree with his logic. However, he IS trying to do SOMETHING, and there is no doubt that the intent is to better the fortunes of the club. |
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Reply | If you had to or could move abroad - where would it be to?
at 12:18 1 Mar 2017
Businessman...hahaha. Nothing as glamorous or as well paid.
As a family we just took the decision to find work offshore. My wife is from South Africa, we have lived in UK, SA, UAE and now we are in Mauritius.
This is our diciest venture yet, as we/my wife, are setting up a company here. Cash bleed and no income.
However, back to topic, Mauritius is stunning. Perhaps a few too many mosquitoes for my comfort, but beautiful nonetheless.
One of the saddest things to note about your poll and subsequent conversations, is that no one has mentioned SA. What an amazing place. Except for the elephant in the room; violent crime. When we lived in Johannesburg, we had the most amazing time. It is such an incredibly welcoming and social city. But as we know, that can all change in a heartbeat if you are the unlucky victim of the crime that goes on there. Otherwise, I suspect it would be up there on peoples list. |
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Reply | If you had to or could move abroad - where would it be to?
at 19:54 28 Feb 2017
I have been pretty lucky these past few years. Not only have we lived in the Middle East which is basically the centre of the world these days, but were also blessed with a wonderful Filipino nanny for my kids. She invited us to her sons wedding in Cagayan on Luzon, and we spent the next three weeks touring the Philippines with her and an entourage of her close family. We spent a good clip of time in Palawan and I have since followed up many times with my nanny about us buying there.
If you get the time, try Port Barton. It reminds me of Thailand thirty years ago. It is simply stunning. A bugger to get to from Porto Princessa, but worth the journey. Annoyingly there is an airport being built between PB and El Nido I think, so all is going to change. Some will be good, but unlikely this place stays as pristine as it once was.
Safe travels and enjoy Palawan. Somewhere I could definitely end up living. |
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Reply | If you had to or could move abroad - where would it be to?
at 12:27 28 Feb 2017
I haven't posted for a long time, and just wanted to say that this is the sort of off topic thread that I missed. Thank you thank you thank you.
I am likely to have a few go's at this one, but just wanted to start with NZ.
I was lucky enough to go to NZ last Summer for a few weeks with wife and kids. What an amazing place. I too was awestruck by the South Island, which is a bit harsh on the North, as we had a equally amazing time there too.
The scenery in the South is so dramatic and imposing as to be nigh on mind blowing at times. If it weren't for the fact that it is simply at the end of the earth, I could/would move there tomorrow. And I guess there in lies the rub. It remains so well preserved for exactly that reason; it is remote, no getting away from it.
Sadly, I too had heard great things about Christchurch before the devastating effects of numerous earthquakes. It was not what I had expected. It was our opener to our tour of NZ, and I was sadly distinctly underwhelmed. Further, once we had visited many other towns and cities of NZ, there is such a distinct absence of an atmosphere there.
The most underrated place in NZ was Dunedin. Probably it is too tricky to get to that easily, and the weather is a bit bleak compared to other possible bigger cities to live in. However, it had a real edge to it, which I loved.
What a great thread, which I plan to add to if you will permit me... |
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Thread | Haven't posted in a while
at 12:26 24 Nov 2016
Hi everyone
I haven't posted for a good while now but have found the impetus to do so.
On my mind I guess I have a few things that I hope will not raise too many eyebrows;
1. From a football and importantly Colchester United perspective, this is a lifeline for someone like me. When I am back in the UK I normally have so many family things to attend to, WHCS is rarely an option. Therefore, I wholeheartedly implore those that post opinion regarding the U's to remain doing so. It is read and very much appreciated.
2. If there are non football related posts that are deemed inappropriate, then might I suggest that unless you could categorically consider that nobody regularly reading or posting will find offence, this is not the forum to raise such topics? Apply your own filter before writing basically.
3. The struggles and possible/probable demise of some other clubs should stand as a reminder to us all that we may not be getting it right at this present moment in time, we may all have our reasons and rationales for this, and we may well point fingers towards the chairman and his vision and policy, but we are still solvent. For that we should be thankful.
I hope I have not offended anyone by posting, by trying to assist in resolving the bad blood circulating around this forum at present, and hope to be a more frequent poster in the future.
Up the still fighting U's |
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Thread | SuffolkPosh
at 11:57 1 Nov 2013
Hi guys,
I have posted before under a few a names, none of which I can remember, but still read posts regularly.
Can I please just say thank you all for cheering up a dull Friday afternoon at work in Abu Dhabi. You have inspired me to sign up again and to try to remember my login deets.
SuffolkPosh, for your part in it; thanks, a really great effort. You played the pantomime villain incredibly well...
Up the U's
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