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  1. On 16/03/2023 at 15:05, kingjoey said:

    Absolutely loved Arthur Bumper Graham. He had just come into the team before my first Cup Final in 1970 and he will always be special in my eyes. Ian Scanlan was ok, but no more than that, whereas Peter Weir was a magnificent player. The best of the three for me and his unforgettable performance against Ipswich at Pittodrie was, well, unforgettable. 

    Pretty well spot on with that. Bumper was by far the best entertainer but with limited options ahead (Joey (nah not you) and Drew) and much depended on the opposition. Scanlon a good workhorse and Weir, well, a real head down hard runner skilful mover with a vision of what  lay ahead. Is the day of the great winger gone forever? Last decent one to grace the home dressing room?

  2. 1 hour ago, TxRover said:

    I suspect the group has the runs without any help…

    You wouldn't laugh if you'd had Kleen Prep or whatever other pre-poke option was available. I've still got after-effects 4 days later. Farts remain a serious risk to laundry. Good on you Sarge.

  3. 3 hours ago, Monkey Tennis said:

    "We at what I'll now refer to as the Tory Party recognise that to dismiss Zahawi would be a lot of hassle, pretty expensive and would amount to an admission that we'd yet again made an arse of the appointment in the first place.  We've therefore decided to keep him. 

    However dear gullible punters, lest you turn on us, we also think he's a useless dick, and have told him that to his face.

    Thank you."

    Poor Dave, poor Rishi. Big decisions.

     

  4. “We all recognise that Monday’s disastrous result in the Scottish Cup was totally unacceptable. It added insult to injury after such a poor result against Hearts, following what was a strong performance in the semi-final against Rangers at Hampden.

    “The football monitoring board, comprising Stewart Milne, Willie Garner, Steven Gunn and me, have now had a full and frank meeting with Jim. It wasn’t an easy conversation, but necessary after the overall poor results since the World Cup break.

    “From our wider discussions over the last two days, we believe that the senior players and the squad are behind the manager. Combined with our discussions at today’s meeting, Jim will be in the dug-out on Saturday. However, to be clear, Jim has been left in no doubt that the Board and the fans are seeking an immediate response from him and the players.”

  5. 4 hours ago, jimbaxters said:

    Turning the coin though, I had the snip over 20 years ago. Got put under for it (stuff local) and got out that afternoon. Was back at work next day and apart from a few days tenderness it's been brand new. Been skooshing tatty watter, worry free ever since. You'll be fine.

    Similar experience for me, with a wee trauma added in. Just about to be put under when another surgical team member appeared in the room - a lady that I know socially (not intimately). Well, of course she knows me a bit more intimately now. Almost as embarrassing as last night's football. Almost.

  6. 15 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said:

    He never seemed to get rushed. always calm.

    Absolutely this. First man to Captain a Cup winning side in both Scotland and England*. And Eddie Turnbull had built a decent team around him - some inherited, some brought in. Other than the Fergie era, most AFC team lists are utterly forgettable but all 11 here are etched in the memory, not just as Cup winners. Decent opposition too.

    Nostalgia None of this 5 subs nonsense and a traditional Master Mason at the helm.

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    * And captained the same two teams as the first man to manage Cup winning sides North and South of the border.

  7. 5 hours ago, kingjoey said:

    A long bloody time, and I think you mean we are by default glass half empty. I’m the only Dons fan with, generally, a glass half full mentality. 

    A bloody long time actually time teaches you that it doesn't matter if it's a glass half empty/full, as long as the bottle's there to top it up (even if on occasion the bottle turns out to be a bit flat/corked/very cheap blend).

  8. 3 hours ago, The_Kincardine said:

    Sunset Song is a novel every Scot should read.  The rest of the trilogy is 'meh'.

    My most recent Swedish ex ranks it as one of the best books she's ever read - and I can't disagree with her.

    The intro is indeed hard work.  The story and it's telling is remarkable on so many levels. Books 2 & 3 are indeed lesser reads.

    But how does a Swedish person mange to read in the Doric? You do need that inner voice, ken?

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