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Even if we had Mitro on, we need creativity. Shelvey is a huge miss who we clearly have no cover for - that needs to be addressed asap and that's likely clear as day to Rafa. If Mitro came on, the best he'd offer is a target for some manner of long ball routine - not a bad option, but if we've not been practicing it then it'd be dulled somewhat.

Apparently we're in for Loftus-Cheek on loan. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-transfers-ruben-loftus-12376744

I enjoy reading these updates, keep them coming

Gloom vouches for it. Tbf their sport reporting is better than other sections.

I really need to read more of his work. I think I've been exposed to it through people like Monbiot (and actually just talking to people makes it clear why some of these phenomena are occurring) but I've not really read much Chomsky directly. But aye, that's a good post.

Just had The Simple Path to Wealth delivered on recommendation of @@Gemmill Early signs are it's well worth reading. I'm gonna devote the next couple of days to it and see if I can get into the right mindset going in to 2017. Feels like the sort of book I've been looking for without really knowing it.

Oh FFS... RIP, she seemed a thoroughly decent person and obviously was an important feature in many people's cultural upbringing.

Do we not just need a backup to Shelvey? I think we've generally looked very good, but without a creative outlet it's difficult for us.

Right but isn't it par for them in the joke stakes?

Ok that's a retarded sentiment but haven't the jokes always been on that kind of level? Surely their core audience will appreciate that?

And if that doesn't encapsulate the spirit of Christmas, I don't know what does.

Wow, RIP. 2016. What a fucking year this turned out to be...

What a monumental twat Farage is.

I will add that I think HF is a solid debater who I have a lot of time for as well though. We're lucky to have such informed debate on here.

I know where you're coming from. And I'm not trying to be critical at all, I think you talk a lot of sense and that challenging prevailing narratives can prompt challenging responses. I just wanted to verify my suspicions that you were a Sargon watcher Also wanted to call someone an Alt-Jedi.

It does, I agree - but it is sometimes (even I would admit) a useful shortcut to the truth. Purely out of interest, do you follow Sargon of Akkad's videos? His views are similar - I'm subbed to him on YT. And I agree with you on your views about reality and that people need to confront it wherever possible. You aren't a bigot as far as I can tell you do see things in absolutes though, so think you must be a Sith. Or Alt-Jedi at least

it's appreciated. All the best to you and yours mate!

I love your contributions to this board

I dont tend to watch Christmas films but based on the evidence here my vote goes to the tits. Whatever film that was.

Well said.

Merry Christmas lads!

Ack I forgot it was down to some glitch thing. Yeah they wanna sort that.

How are you still banned?