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    Can uncancel my cancelling of MOTD record now.
    Some team for the late drama.

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      Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
      Not that I ever have, but working in a retail bank seems to be the equivalent of working for Euro Giant these days. Depressing places that actively try to push customers away to a helpline that never offers help.

      The days when the local bank manager was a man (always a man) of stature about the town are well gone and most retail banks now seem to be staffed by clueless kids who failed their Leaving Cert.
      I can’t think of a less desirable job today, at least if you enjoyed golf the carrot of being a bank manager in a small town was enough to incentive you. Its worse than a sweet shop today.

      Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
      In fairness to the insurance people, that one took no time at all (and saved more than the mortgage stuff).

      Still waiting for that long-promised day when some upstart competitor comes along and shakes up the entire Irish mortgage market by offering European rates. Which would be 1.5% vs the 3%+ that we generally pay.
      Do you not think it’s funding and repossession difficulties that have us so high?

      I’d like a product at 2% that says you can contractually fuck me out with force if I miss two payments, and then if someone takes that option they’ve no “comfort factor” of the blaming the banks. Ireland usually has little public tolerance for cute hoers who get snared, the only Savin grace.

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        Who is the fella to SatNavs right? Pat was it from Waterford? Sound fella.

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          Matt. Fitzpatrick 2 behind going into final round of golf. 9 to 1 . Worth a punt

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            Originally posted by Goodluck2me View Post
            Who is the fella to SatNavs right? Pat was it from Waterford? Sound fella.
            Was it Pat Storm?

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              Originally posted by Opr View Post
              Yeah, the picture makes the decison look ridiculous in the Firmino one but I'll be the first to admit it could be some optical illusion or maybe the picture shown isn't exactly when the ball was played but its hard not to laugh watching the picture appear and it looks like some guy is eyeballing the image, drawing some vertical lines off knees and trying to match lines on the pitch to make the decsion. Surely you can use computers to do this in a far more accruate way than what was being shown.

              Opr

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                Dispatched Mrs DIII + 2 DIII daughters to the hockey as I'm struggling with a chest infection. Bright start by Ireland but need to make it pay. Live on RTE2.
                "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                  Not often you see a hockey astroturf pitch that is too wet, but today's rain has done the trick.
                  "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                    Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                    Not often you see a hockey astroturf pitch that is too wet, but today's rain has done the trick.
                    Is that a roll out pitch on top of the grass or what? Also is this just a straight KO match to qualify? May watch inbetween Breeders Cup races...

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                      What stage are we at here rd3?
                      airport, lol

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                        Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                        Is that a roll out pitch on top of the grass or what? Also is this just a straight KO match to qualify? May watch inbetween Breeders Cup races...
                        Same as the men last week. Two matches, back to back i.e. tonight/tomorrow night. Winner takes all.

                        Pitch went down in a week.
                        "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                          Some fine wimmin in the green. The gene pool is nice and diluted now in Duberlin.

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                            Guy doing the h-t analysis is a buddy of mine. He looks insanely wet and cold.
                            "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                              Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                              Dispatched Mrs DIII + 2 DIII daughters to the hockey as I'm struggling with a chest infection. Bright start by Ireland but need to make it pay. Live on RTE2.
                              WP. Saw the weather and developed a chest infection.
                              ‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan

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                                Conditions are just rancid. Water puddling on the pitch. Good day to be sick imo.
                                "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                  Originally posted by V for Vendetta View Post
                                  WP. Saw the weather and developed a chest infection.
                                  Sadly I'll be out coaching tomorrow morning. Might take the youngest to this tomorrow night if it's dry and there's tickets left. She's determined she's going to play for Ireland (handicap of being left-handed notwithstanding)!
                                  "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                    Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                    Conditions are just rancid. Water puddling on the pitch. Good day to be sick imo.
                                    The female commentator has a voice that makes Katie Taylor's sound melodic (topical good luck Katie later ).

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                                      Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                      Guy doing the h-t analysis is a buddy of mine. He looks insanely wet and cold.
                                      Worst name drop ever

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                                        Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
                                        The female commentator has a voice that makes Katie Taylor's sound melodic (topical good luck Katie later ).
                                        At least she knows the rules, unlike her partner.
                                        "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                          Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                          Sadly I'll be out coaching tomorrow morning. Might take the youngest to this tomorrow night if it's dry and there's tickets left. She's determined she's going to play for Ireland (handicap of being left-handed notwithstanding)!
                                          It’s all about the game tmrw. This is just the first half in the pissing rain so really unless one team scored a heap (which is v unlikely given how much the ball is holding up) it’s a bit of a washout. Get a hot whiskey into yourself and head along tmrw!
                                          ‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan

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                                            Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                            Dispatched Mrs DIII + 2 DIII daughters to the hockey as I'm struggling with a chest infection. Bright start by Ireland but need to make it pay. Live on RTE2.
                                            I always get the sniffle this time of year, sore throat and a bit chesty, nothing too bad.

                                            Last week has been a bad dose, proper sinus infection, anyone who has had one can attest to how bad the smell is...broke the back of it yesterday, i hope as am down in the peoples republic till Monday.
                                            This too shall pass.

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                                              Originally posted by oleras View Post
                                              I always get the sniffle this time of year, sore throat and a bit chesty, nothing too bad.

                                              Last week has been a bad dose, proper sinus infection, anyone who has had one can attest to how bad the smell is...broke the back of it yesterday, i hope as am down in the peoples republic till Monday.
                                              Glad I didn't go when I saw the three drowned rats come through the door a minute ago.
                                              "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                It's tough to not be insanely jealous of Joseph O'Brien.

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                                                  Probably more unlucky than anything else but Ryan Moore will think he should have won that.
                                                  Turning millions into thousands

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                                                    Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                    Not often you see a hockey astroturf pitch that is too wet, but today's rain has done the trick.
                                                    I was there, couldn't get seated tickets so had to settle for standing on the opposite side of the pitch.

                                                    While it was great to see so many there, to me, they oversold the game as the standing section was rammed. I had a polo top, a hoodie, a fleece, a rain jacket and a poncho on, and I still got soaked. At one point, there was more water than beer in my glass (the horror)

                                                    At half time, I'd had enough, so me and two of the lads nipped into Arthur Maynes (the ladies opted to stay put)

                                                    The rain got even worse in the second half (Mrs Lao Lao was soaked to the skin) where as we got seats in the snug with our own private TV, lovely pints and it was toastie warm.

                                                    Unless it is clear, bright skies and sunshine all day tomorrow, I'd be watching the second leg from the couch!

                                                    We rounded the night off with a solid Indian in the Balti House across to the road but am still a bit damp.

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                                                      Originally posted by Lao Lao View Post
                                                      I was there, couldn't get seated tickets so had to settle for standing on the opposite side of the pitch.

                                                      While it was great to see so many there, to me, they oversold the game as the standing section was rammed. I had a polo top, a hoodie, a fleece, a rain jacket and a poncho on, and I still got soaked. At one point, there was more water than beer in my glass (the horror)

                                                      At half time, I'd had enough, so me and two of the lads nipped into Arthur Maynes (the ladies opted to stay put)

                                                      The rain got even worse in the second half (Mrs Lao Lao was soaked to the skin) where as we got seats in the snug with our own private TV, lovely pints and it was toastie warm.

                                                      Unless it is clear, bright skies and sunshine all day tomorrow, I'd be watching the second leg from the couch!

                                                      We rounded the night off with a solid Indian in the Balti House across to the road but am still a bit damp.
                                                      It's dry today so should hopefully be a completely different game. Looked like our team had a higher skill level overall but a worrying lack of a cutting edge, both off set plays and open....hopefully they don't blow it.
                                                      "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                        Jeffrey Schlupp apparently playing on the left of a front 3 for Palace

                                                        Still 18/1 FGS on Bet365, shortened quickly everywhere else

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                                                          My heroic self-sacrifice in giving up my ticket last night seems to have met with free tickets and a licence for tonight.
                                                          "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                            Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                            It's dry today so should hopefully be a completely different game. Looked like our team had a higher skill level overall but a worrying lack of a cutting edge, both off set plays and open....hopefully they don't blow it.
                                                            Yeah, the inability to convert one of the many short corners was a worry, they need to fix that today.

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                                                              Originally posted by Goodluck2me View Post
                                                              Who is the fella to SatNavs right? Pat was it from Waterford? Sound fella.
                                                              Pat Storan. Sound fella and very good player.

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                                                                Originally posted by Lao Lao View Post
                                                                Yeah, the inability to convert one of the many short corners was a worry, they need to fix that today.
                                                                Yeah, hitting them seemed counter-intuitive in those conditions. Would much rather see a deflection or in and out move. Anyway, we shall see.

                                                                Will I be keeping an eye out for yourself?
                                                                "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                  Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                                  Yeah, hitting them seemed counter-intuitive in those conditions. Would much rather see a deflection or in and out move. Anyway, we shall see.

                                                                  Will I be keeping an eye out for yourself?
                                                                  I floated the idea earlier and was countered with a Sunday roast, all the trimmings, a bottle of vino and the match on the couch.

                                                                  I graciously conceded...

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                                                                    Originally posted by Lao Lao View Post
                                                                    I floated the idea earlier and was countered with a Sunday roast, all the trimmings, a bottle of vino and the match on the couch.

                                                                    I graciously conceded...
                                                                    Fair weather fa....oh yes, that is me. You earned it imo.
                                                                    "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                      I'm trying to watch it but I've no idea what's going on.
                                                                      Am I right in saying Ireland came second in the world cup, Canada are minnows and Ireland are at home.
                                                                      And yet. The commentary team is treating it like an underdog story
                                                                      People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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                                                                        Too stop start for me. Didnt realise it was a non contact sport. Dont think theres been a single solid attempt on goal. They seem more interested in hitting the opponents feet, stick, body part to get a free hit and dont seem to do anything with them.

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                                                                          That's fucking ridiculous
                                                                          People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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                                                                            Was that 0-0 both legs. Mourinho v Benitez esque, except in an entirely terrible sport.
                                                                            Last edited by The Situation; 03-11-19, 20:53.
                                                                            Profit before people.

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                                                                              My god this is fucking ridiculous stuff
                                                                              People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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                                                                                Ah jaysus. This is an absolute shambles. Confirmed shit sport. Despite the commentators word of the day being "tension"

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                                                                                  That was exciting good comeback in the penos
                                                                                  Turning millions into thousands

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                                                                                    ...Absolute hockey scenes, what a turnaround in the penalty shootout...

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                                                                                      Bout time they got some luck in the hockey

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                                                                                        by a gee hair

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                                                                                          You could sense the co-commentator seeing her free trip to Tokyo next summer slip away.

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                                                                                            Originally posted by luckforsome View Post
                                                                                            ...Absolute hockey scenes, what a turnaround in the penalty shootout...
                                                                                            The see-saw between despair and ecstacy in the ground was something else. Think my daughter may have permanently damaged her voice, not to mention the hearing of anyone unfortunate enough to be within range.

                                                                                            Enormous achievement. (And yes, the game itself was pretty shit with both teams setting up ultra-defensive.)
                                                                                            "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                              One thing that was really noticeable up close was that the Irish girls have put in some very serious gym work. Serious shoulders on even the most svelte of them.
                                                                                              "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                  Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                                                                  The see-saw between despair and ecstacy in the ground was something else. Think my daughter may have permanently damaged her voice, not to mention the hearing of anyone unfortunate enough to be within range.

                                                                                                  Enormous achievement. (And yes, the game itself was pretty shit with both teams setting up ultra-defensive.)
                                                                                                  As a winner take all Olympic qualifier in a technical sport should be

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                                                                                                    I was stationed beside a very large (ex-prop I'm guessing) gent from Bective rugby club who seemed to be there as a mild diversion from his nightly demolition of many pints. He got fairly into it by the end, roaring all sorts at the umpires and demanding cards be shown left, right and centre. Once he got his wish and a green was brandished to a Canadian player - well Jesus, it was like trying to explain Shakespeare to a labrador.

                                                                                                    "A green fucking card! Green!! Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaysisssssss."
                                                                                                    "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                      Originally posted by Elshambles View Post
                                                                                                      As a winner take all Olympic qualifier in a technical sport should be
                                                                                                      Pity the men didn't take a few pointers when 6-3 up on aggregate last weekend.
                                                                                                      "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                        morning
                                                                                                        "I can’t find anyone who agrees with what I write or think these days, so I guess I must be getting closer to the truth." - Hunter S. Thompson

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                                                                                                          Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View Post
                                                                                                          morning
                                                                                                          Did you watch the first ep of His Dark Materials?

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                                                                                                            Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View Post
                                                                                                            Did you watch the first ep of His Dark Materials?
                                                                                                            No spoilers pls. Have it recorded. Ta

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                                                                                                              Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View Post
                                                                                                              Did you watch the first ep of His Dark Materials?
                                                                                                              Also have it recorded. Very excited tho.
                                                                                                              "I can’t find anyone who agrees with what I write or think these days, so I guess I must be getting closer to the truth." - Hunter S. Thompson

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                                                                                                                Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View Post
                                                                                                                Did you watch the first ep of His Dark Materials?
                                                                                                                Originally posted by dobby View Post
                                                                                                                No spoilers pls. Have it recorded. Ta
                                                                                                                Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View Post
                                                                                                                Also have it recorded. Very excited tho.
                                                                                                                Not a spoiler... How can it be spoilered surely everyone has read it by now :confused

                                                                                                                Anyhuw, I was a bit worried through the first quarter but by the end I was loving it and I'm content they are making a good job of it.

                                                                                                                Would be tempted to save them up and binge them later in the year and having started the new book last week might be another reason to hold off for a while.
                                                                                                                Turning millions into thousands

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                                                                                                                  not sure about the optics of this on a day like today

                                                                                                                  Protesters plan 'bikini & shorts' protest over Taoiseach 'positive' climate change remarks



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                                                                                                                    Actually, not sure about the optics of a load of crusties in bikinis at any time

                                                                                                                    #prayforDP

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                                                                                                                      Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
                                                                                                                      Not a spoiler... How can it be spoilered surely everyone has read it by now :confused

                                                                                                                      Anyhuw, I was a bit worried through the first quarter but by the end I was loving it and I'm content they are making a good job of it.

                                                                                                                      Would be tempted to save them up and binge them later in the year and having started the new book last week might be another reason to hold off for a while.
                                                                                                                      Nah, never heard of it until I saw it advertised on telly.

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                                                                                                                        Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
                                                                                                                        Actually, not sure about the optics of a load of crusties in bikinis at any time

                                                                                                                        #prayforDP
                                                                                                                        Too manky out to go and have a look.
                                                                                                                        I can only hope each bikini was smuggling spiderwebs for optimum crustiness
                                                                                                                        People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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                                                                                                                          On the ladies hockey, both games weren't great to watch. The first game was a complete washout with the weather.

                                                                                                                          The 2nd game was incredibly tense. I know that word was used about a million times but it really was. They had lost the playoff at the same stage 4 years ago to a penalty shoot out so getting so close again with potential to lose had to be playing on their minds.

                                                                                                                          Inbetween finishing 2nd in the worlds, they had a change of coach so there was some upheaval. Despite this, they put in an unbelievable amount of work to get to where they are. Yes, most sports people do but this is an amateur team so it takes even more effort IMO.

                                                                                                                          Also, it wasn't world beaters v's minnows. Canada are ranked 15th in the world, Ireland are ranked 8th so while we are ahead of them, it's not the equivalent of playing San Marino in football.

                                                                                                                          For people new to the game or not that familiar, it really didn't help to have Darragh Maloney as main commentator as he literally hasn't a clue about the game and at one point, I think he was just making stuff up to fill the time.

                                                                                                                          Overall, it's an absolutely fantastic achievement for the team, hopefully they can do well next year in Tokyo.

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