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  1. mrtrench

    New Labour Leader

  2. mrtrench

    New Labour Leader

    I think one of the most important changes needed is social care. We have to help people unable to cope (homeless; drug addicts; perpetually unemployed; criminals...). Not just throw money at them - real help to enable them to cope. I heard on R4 the other day that the right noises are coming...
  3. mrtrench

    New Labour Leader

    I think you are a teacher? I used to teach also in the 80s. I had the freedom to teach my subject (Maths) as I wanted back then and could diverge into something else if it was interesting and came up. I cannot remember how, but at one stage I recall discussing anachronisms with a class. I...
  4. mrtrench

    New Labour Leader

    Well, neither of us know but I'm optimistic. Which ranty gammons do you think he's brought into the cabinet?
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    New Labour Leader

    Has it ever been different? I'm constantly frustrated by politicians failing to explain their positions in detail - I guess because they assume that they will lose the majority of the population who cannot follow. For example, last night on QT, Helen Waitely floated the idea that A&E waiting...
  6. mrtrench

    New Labour Leader

    Starmer; Phillips or Nandy for me - the country needs an electable opposition to keep the government honest and on their toes. If it's Long-Bailey or Thornberry, following the same Corbyn agenda, I cannot see Labour getting even close next time around. Ideally it would be a candidate following...
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    The Gigs Thread

    Not hearing Nick Cave in this. It actually reminds me more of a song from the second Sweet Billy Pilgrim album - 'Twice Born Men' - possibly 'Longshore Drift'... cannot find the track I'm thinking of immediately. And also shades of Labradford possibly?
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    The Gigs Thread

    I haven't, I'll listen tomorrow.
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    The Gigs Thread

    Going to see Nick Cave in Brum in May. Also have tickets to see The Monochrome Set here in Hampshire in June.
  10. mrtrench

    Where will we finish (new)

    Top of the fucking pile. Honestly if you don't imagine that this is a very real possibility given our domination of games and the fact that every contender flatters to deceive then you're a pessimist. I know we've done this before and then thrown it all away. But the name 'Coventry City' is...
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    Oxford - Are they showing the way

    I remember when the Tescos in Cannon Park was all fields. Can anyone beat that?
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    Oxford - Are they showing the way

    I don't think we are in limbo. We brought in loads of new players over the summer and I'd suggest that this side is only going to get better in the second half of the season now they have gelled. The only position I think we might improve upon is striker. But if Godden is now going to...
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    Oxford - Are they showing the way

    It IS a pressing concern. We need to make a decision on this kind of stuff NOW. I think I speak for the entire forum when I say that we've all had quite enough of your procrastination.
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    Oxford - Are they showing the way

    Unless it was a development player/young lad, you would want anyone coming in to be competing with a real chance of making the first 11 wouldn't you? And even when it is a youngster, sometimes they force their way in. I suspect that Walsh was Kelly cover but has become essential playing alongside.
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    Oxford - Are they showing the way

    I would rather have just 11 players in the squad if they had great ability, knew each other well and worked as a team... than 40 who weren't.
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    Transfer Rumour Bullshit/legit Rumours Jan 2020

    It works! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've been impotent for 20 years. I just muttered 'It looks like Peter Crouch may be coming out of retirement to join Coventry City on a six month contract' under my breath... and bless my soul if Little Trench isn't pointing North. Thank you.
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    Coventry 1000/1

    I shouldn't get that excited. We're third favourite because of recent results and current league position. Lose the next game and out we go again.
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    4th Round Draw - Who d'ya fancy? (should we make it)

    Home against Birmingham less likely to generate a good gate you reckon?
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    4th Round Draw - Who d'ya fancy? (should we make it)

    Has to be Man U away - we're not going to win this cup, so best to get the most cash out of the experience to support the promotion drive (or hopefully to prepare for the Championship in the summer). With a capacity of 74k, a game at Old Trafford could make the club over £1m in just one game...
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    Match Thread Match thread - F a cup 3rd round - Bristol Rovers

    Thanks. Could you please send text updates to my phone every 5 minutes?
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