Trogdor

That's a lot of money to crowd fund from his supporters.

A surprise for those who think I'm right wing loony. I'm a bit more left than I expected. I thought I'd be closer to the middle. I demand a recount!

I'm still here...

Al gets it.

Just when you thought you couldn't dislike an Airdrie fan more...

Now that you mention it, I have a vague memory of this.

I think you mean Blobby Man.

You have watched us with Steven McLean refereeing? A reminder for the uninitiated, he has referereed 27 Ayr games and we've won 3! A whopping 11% win rate with him as referee. Not only is that a statistical anomaly but he is a certified DKB to boot.

Thanks to @Aim Here and your assiduous administration of the leagues. You have incredible reserves of patience. Especially when awaiting results.

You cheapo me and then fail to avenge me? Hopefully my team give yours a going over tomorrow. @Curmudgeon

Me too.

I never said tax had risen in perpetuity since 2007 nor did I say any of the table I shared related to 2007. I said the SNP have been in government since 2007. There was no divergence in income tax until 2017 (if my memory serves me). As a fellow pedant you know this. The £27,850 directly relates to Scottish vs UK income tax. Which is relevant as the divergence is as a result of the Scottish Government's decisions. Namely more bands and more tax rates and not increasing the thresholds each year (fiscal drag - Jeremy Hunt was so impressed with that one that he's now nicked it). You can argue the rights and wrongs of it but the tax burden has increased under the SNP relative to the rUK. The exception being those earning less than £28,750 who pay slightly less. That was my original point.

My first sentence refers to the SNP Government who have been in power since 2007, not Humza. Hence the fourth column is where the £27,850 comes from. It is only my last sentence that refers to Humza's tenure.

Is it just me who uses this thread to keep apprised of celebrity deaths? It tends to pass me by otherwise.

I'm in need of some context.

Tax has been hiked under the SNP Government. Unless you earn below £27,850 and then you pay slightly less. That's the factual position, I've posted this a few times but do so again. The divergence in tax is the point I take from it. You can see lichtgilphead's point in the final column which is Scotland 23/24 v 24/25 where those over £75k pay more. I think the second last column is most instructive tbh.

Yeah, that is a fair assessment. I played Ke3 as I was slightly worried about Kc5 and that a pawn rolling down the board. I was convinced I was winning either way tbh and thought Ke3 was slightly safer. Evidently not.

Well played. It felt apt to offer the draw on move 80. I thought I was winning that ending but I must have miscounted the advance of my e pawn. I was convinced I could get it promoted before your a pawn. Then I wasn't so sure. As soon as it comes off we are hurtling towards a draw save for a tactical Knight fork either way. Congratulations on the title. Well earnt, you managed to navigate your way through all the threats and traps I attempted to setup in that. Ultimately, I've been done in by some cheapos this season. I've lost two games to Qxh7++. I'm now paranoid about any and all threats on Harry (my h pawn). I also don't seem to cope very well when I have multiple games going. A note to self, finish my league games in 1 week would be helpful.

I used to think I hated Roberts until Hopkin became manager.

I wouldn't worry about Robbo. If Boaby would take his sunglasses off he might be able to read it and announce the correct substitutions.

Please don't joke.

I'm more concerned with how narrow they are. At the more modern stadiums you almost lose a limb going through the turnstile.

Always good to get some construction porn.