 | Forum
Reply | Petty Insanities
at 15:11 18 May 2024
In a tournament setting yes, but try applying that penalty when you're playing a leisurely round with friends.
In this particular case it was a friendly round with an old mate who'd invited me to a very exclusive golf club so during the round I didn't take issue with it. It was only at the end when he began totting up his score that I pushed back. Since then, whenever we play I insist that all putts are made, and there are no gimmes. The crazy thing is he's pretty decent (certainly better than me) so he really shouldn't have to resort to such tactics. |
| Forum
Reply | Headers.......
at 14:53 18 May 2024
The devil is in the detail, not the headline.
The studies described in these articles aren't particularly scientific. Researchers compared death certificates of ex-professional footballers born between 1900 and 1976 against the general population (in Scotland). Given that its test cases were dead, many assumptions and estimations had to be made. The research also didn't take into account that football was a different sport back then. In the end, their studies concluded that they found evidence of a greater degree of neurodegenerative disease recorded in death certificates in Scottish ex-footballers but they couldn't say why.
What's needed is a more scientific and robust approach that focuses on the modern-day footballer, covers a test sample across the globe, makes as few assumptions and guesstimates as possible, and arrives at a distinct conclusion supported by hard evidence.
Until then, by all mean protect the kids but leave the professional game alone. [Post edited 18 May 14:56]
|
| Forum
Reply | Petty Insanities
at 14:26 18 May 2024
That's because the partner won't listen and the ball doesn't talk back! |
| Forum
Reply | Petty Insanities
at 14:23 18 May 2024
I recently switched from back to front loading. It felt like a seismic change. |
| Forum
Reply | Petty Insanities
at 14:22 18 May 2024
They've either got a pass which they're trying to maximise or they're taking advantage of the Hopper fare. |
| Forum
Reply | Petty Insanities
at 14:18 18 May 2024
I suspect that comes from trying to maintain a positive mindset so you don't affect the next shot. Personally, I find it delusional; it does nothing to improve your game.
My golfing petty insanity is players who award themselves gimmes. I once played a round with a chap who awarded himself a gimme for any putt within 12 feet. At the end of the round he exclaimed "I just realised I shot a 72", to which I replied "That's assuming you would have made all 18 putts. Had you 2 putted them all, you'd have shot 90". |
| Forum
Reply | Petty Insanities
at 14:04 18 May 2024
Some of my relatives would also bless themselves when passing a graveyard where a relative was buried. All would instinctively do so when passing a hearse.
P.S. As I don't have Irish blood in my family it's probably a Catholic thing. |
| Forum
Reply | Headers.......
at 13:57 18 May 2024
I can understand protecting U12s as biologically they are still developing and aren't as robust as adults. However, I can't see this rule being adopted in the professional game.
The link between Dementia and Alzheimer's in ex-professional football players through heading a ball is yet to be fully determined. The research that has been conducted largely focused on comparing deaths of professional footballers born between 1900 and 1976 against the general population. Whilst there was some evidence of neurodegenerative disease amongst the test cases, studies could not tell us why that might be the case.
Whilst it's prudent to continue this research (particularly on modern-day professional footballers), it would be somewhat churlish to overstate the dangers now based on historic cases. Many of these individuals played in eras where footballs were heavy and footballers could kick lumps out of each other without so much as a word from the ref.
Dementia and Alzheimer's are both prevalent across society and neither is exclusive to football. Three members of my family have succumbed to these horrid ailments; none of them touched a football in their lives. This then begs the question as to whether the footballing victims would have contracted these syndromes regardless, a question that is impossible to answer.
Increased awareness as well as advances in modern technology should, of course, be the catalyst for further improvements in safety and sensible mitigation of risk. However, it should be understood and accepted that there will always be some risk just as there is when crossing the road, cutting timber, working on oil rigs, investing in stocks, undergoing surgery, smoking, drinking, gambling, etc.
We rightly protect our children from these risks but once you've reached adulthood you enjoy freedom of choice. Understand the risks, weigh-up your own personal aversion to these risks, and then make an educated decision whether or not it's for you. [Post edited 18 May 14:29]
|
| Forum
Reply | Petty Insanities
at 14:00 17 May 2024
Performing the sign of the cross whenever a hearse with a coffin drives past. It's something I inherited from my (Catholic) parents, and was passed through the generations. The entire family does it, instinctively. We've spoken about it, we have no idea why we do it, but we continue to do so. |
| Forum
Reply | players
at 15:06 12 May 2024
QPR has made that mistake before. The club needs to strike a balance between ambition and sustainability. I can't stomach another cycle of gambling followed by 2-3 years of austerity when the gamble doesn't pay off. |
| Forum
Reply | Andre the friendly ghost departs
at 13:32 12 May 2024
Blessed with natural talent but no heart or work ethic with which to apply it. It can't be mere coincidence that:
(1) Since leaving Ipswich they've secured back-to-back promotions.
(2) Since leaving QPR we've improved markedly, particularly in midfield.
(3) Since joining Birmingham they've been relegated. |
| Forum
Reply | Birmingham down.
at 15:28 5 May 2024
Man City too, a fact often overlooked since they started winning Premier Leagues. |
| Forum
Reply | Is Reggy Cannon now the only weak link in our defence?
at 14:28 5 May 2024
Firstly, I don't consider Reggie a weak link. He needs an opportunity to show what he can do with a full pre-season under his belt. With Dunne shining at RB, Cannon is now a decent back-up option. The issue here will be whether Dunne sees himself as a RB long-term or still harbours ambitions at CB.
Next, the defensive unit as a whole may still require some tinkering in the summer. It's clear that the fitness of Steve Cook and JCS were crucial to its performance this season. If either is injured or leaves then we have another problem to solve. |
| Forum
Reply | Begovic
at 01:22 5 May 2024
Oh joy, Clive will be pleased. |
| Forum
Reply | Will 50 points mean safety? Prediction competition
at 01:03 5 May 2024
No offence taken, Gary, as none of what you’re saying is factual. Your argument is utterly pointless because it's based on hypothetical examples that didn't happen and never will happen. Doubling down on this nonsense is senseless and inane. Ultimately, there is only 1 abiding fact. Birmingham were relegated with 50 points, and Plymouth survived with 51. Consequently, that was the magic number. QED. Prediction competition closed. [Post edited 5 May 1:16]
|
| Forum
Reply | Birmingham down.
at 00:38 5 May 2024
He skewed it so badly that it didn't even make R block. |
| | Benny_the_Ball
|
Site Scores| Forum Votes: | 2572 | | Comment Votes: | 1 | | Prediction League: | 0 | | TOTAL: | 2573 |
|
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
