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I actually live in Florida. From just walking around here in and around the base and the local beaches and town I’m not seeing or hearing any “persecution” of gays. In fact I’d say I probably see more openly gay couples here than I ever did when living in NY or CA. If you’re referring to the...

I remember telling a friend before the Euro final that we were nailed on to lose in glorious fashion.. Just witnessing the “celebrations” taking place before the game and the ridiculous media interviews with the players asking them what they will do to celebrate winning…. Talk about putting the...

And here’s the “funny” thing about this “deeply flawed” country. My African-Muslim in-laws always said coming to America was the best decision they ever made. It started with one family member moving here in the 90s and there are now over 30 of them who’ve come here since on sponsored visas… All...

The only thing I ever remember from my youth is a moment of silence on Memorial Day and the wearing of poppies. Maybe it was politicized but if you try to tell me it was as prominent (or one sided) then as it is now then I’m afraid we’ll have to agree to disagree…

Oh good. Last match finished by 5:30pm for me. Gives me a solid 6 hours to come on here and have a rant/laugh....

Remember when you could watch sports and forget everything else for a few hours. It was a way to escape. Just entertainment and an opportunity to blow off steam.... Not anymore...

Covid is old news. Players are automatically immune if they're wearing a Ukraine armband now...

There's a big lad on loan at Forest who seems to fit the bill.... just needs a run of games... :grinning:

Your sarcasm and cynicism really is quite refreshing at times. And yes, I'm being serious....

Just seen a picture of the players training ahead of this one. All wearing snoods (even McGinn)... I guess Ashley Young is proving more useful than we thought!

Certainly didn't do anything positive for South Africa. Other than leaving behind a collection of big stadiums that they can't afford to maintain.

Horrible news and close-to-home as his family lived close to us as kids. I had an uncle who developed the disease at age 53. It's an awful condition and a daily disheartening challenge for everyone. He was a very decent player. I think he got two of the goals in the demolition of Liverpool in...

An understanding of US Law would help put this into perspective. States are responsible for law and order. The 50 states prosecute crimes and the majority have had hate crime laws on the books for decades. Lynching falls under many existing statutes such as assault, murder and a plethora of...

I don't get all this moral outrage at the booing of Maguire. It's not right to boo your own players but it's been happening for a very long time, and is an unfortunate side-effect of being a famous footballer. Personally I've never booed a Villa player, but I still have very clear memories of...

If you say Will Smith was wrong, you're a racist. If you say Chris Rock was wrong, you're a racist.

You should see the cast of characters we have here on ESPN doing the "expert analysis" - Nicol, Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop. With an occasional guest appearance by Frank LeBoef. It's literally painful to watch/listen to. They spend most of their time on the air trying to shout over each...

Goes back further than that to be honest. Since Ellis returned in 1982 we have been known as a nearly club when it comes to signings..... Only during the BFR period did we ever really push the boat out and that's because he was the only one who could handle Ellis...

You gave them to Anwar.

At a minimum. Swain and Withe should have been starting for England during that period too. Instead they were kept out by Phil Neal and Paul Mariner.... :shake::arrghh:

You are correct. Actual national pride is something that has disappeared from many western nations - ask any of these so-called "patriotic" football fans to put on the military uniform and we would be in a world of hurt.