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  1. In Topic: Tonight’S Games

    Yesterday, 08:10 PM

    MK had a top three place under their control.

    One up at home to our little neighbours in a decisive game.

    But then blew it. Massively.

    Listening to their manager before t'neet's game I can understand why. Limp as a week old lettuce.

    On the other hand Crawley have purpose and spirit. They will beat Crewe at Wembley...

  2. In Topic: And The Manager Merrigoround Starts Again

    Yesterday, 05:38 AM

    As an aside, Cook must be one of the longest serving managers in the football league (yeah, gotta say it)...

  3. In Topic: The End Of Labour?

    10 May 2024 - 06:29 PM

     s42blue, on 10 May 2024 - 02:54 PM, said:

    I hope that was tongue in cheek…

    To me stronger would have been “no sorry you can’t join us” leaked tactically but it’s his ball so he can do as he wants. I just don’t think it reflects well.

    Obviously he thinks it’s the right thing to do, so fair play. It definitely hasn’t landed well with lots of people. Recent results would have happened regardless. ABC. . Anyone But Conservatives

    Totally agree he has to position the party very slightly left of centre. Out of interest would a centrist Labour Party appease your Socialist needs? Or is it just get in power?



    Not sure what my "socialist needs" are. I certainly have no list of uncompromising demands as seen in the pages of 'Militant' back in the day. An NHS where folk aren't waiting hours for an ambulance, days in A&E, weeks to see a GP then dying for want of treatment? Utilities focused on public need rather than private profits? A compassionate benefit and immigration system?

    That'd be a start. Yet it's almost as if the tories have adopted a 'scorched earth' policy in terms of the nation's finances.

    But surely the more important question is are Labour doing enough to appease your needs? As one of the moderate middle who ultimately decide elections, are they edging you towards their box?

    Yeah, I know, probably as being the best of a bereft bunch. Yet I'm genuinely interested in which you'll sway as, perhaps, the 'Bob's Board' bell weather voter...

  4. In Topic: The End Of Labour?

    10 May 2024 - 02:42 PM

     s42blue, on 09 May 2024 - 09:42 PM, said:

    I have to say the acceptance of Elphicke just shows not much will change in terms of desire to be in power. Sorry indefensible and no amount of spin and photo opps will convince me otherwise. Poor KS, just poor. Even Earl can’t defend this one.


    Hey - how can I criticise a SKS for extending the same hand of reconcilliation I've so often done on here.

    Embracing the repenteth sinner, and all that.

    But seriously, this latest stunt - let's live in the real world and call it exactly what it is - dispells any more silly suggestions the Labour leader lacks control of his party. As did the response to wavering support over Gaza. He's ruthless. He's owning the agenda. He's calculated there're more votes to be won with his approach than lost.

    And who can argue given recent poll results.

    Will I defend it?

    No.

    Do I like it?

    Again, no.

    However SKS is Blair-like in understanding he must, absolutely must appeal to the middle majority of voters instead of traditional ones.

    Only time will tell if he can match his three times elected predecessor or what he'll do with power if so...

  5. In Topic: And Still It Goes On!

    10 May 2024 - 08:32 AM

     s42blue, on 10 May 2024 - 08:13 AM, said:

    The oxygen the internet gives hate speech, trolling and a desire for self worth is one of the sad side effects.


    In a nutshell.

    And all too applicable to a tiny handful on here.

    But whilst previously guilty of poking those particular monkeys myself, perhaps it's best to adopt the 'Don't argue with idiots' adage.

    Besides, regular conversations with non contributing observers tell me the moral majority have long since decided that for themselves ..

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