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It's too soon for Eddie, give it to him in 8 years when things have gone a bit stale at Newcastle following 5 Champions League wins on the bounce.

You can't make paella with chips, gravy and mushy peas.

Not saying we are not creative, obviously we are, but I think Spain are on another level, and I am not convinced that is completely down to coaching/tactics. Spain is an artistically very expressive and flamboyant nation. England, well, have you been here?

Ultimately it was their imagination that won it imo. We have great players but they are just not as creative. I am not sure this can be coached or is a cultural thing. Southgate doesn't help in this regard. Spain are fucking awesome really, and likely to win the next WC.

If he wins the Euros he will want a crack the WC, and fair enough too.

A friend of mine has set up a company to investigate all this. Article in the Guardian today; https://amp.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/12/disinformation-networks-social-media-x-france-germany-italy-eu-elections It's fucking terrifying really, peak sophistry, except now the sophists can be paid a pittance for exponential impact.

You're dead inside mate, don't worry about it. Happens to most of us.

Spain have struggled in some games. They obviously have more flair than us, but Keegan's team frequently had more flair than most and won fuck all. I don't think they will pull our pants down, but they might get our builder's crack showing.

England were pretty entertaining last night. I know it is hard to believe, but there it was.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/C1iNfmQFyLgDw7pA/ Worth a click.

Enjoying watching England play. Feels weird.

Pope would have saved that.

Areet Dan. Be nice to see some decent play, but I think this is going to be a dreadful bore. Going to penalties, 0-0 or 1-1.

Spain have had to beat France and Germany. They’ll be too fucking knackered to pull our pants down and call it Fallas.

IIRC, he’d probably be up for it.

Yeah that’s the two obvious changes, but he won’t make them. Live by the magnolia, die by the magnolia.

BTW the Labour candidate here used to be in Gomez.

Just voted Green. Was going to vote Labour but following Starmer’s unnecessary “fuck you” to the majority of the UK who think we should rejoin the EU (latest poll 47% v 35%), he can go fuck himself up the arse with a luke warm Vindaloo.

https://portillogeddon.com/

I'm Brighton Pavilion and I have not yet ruled out voting for AI Steve. Go and have a chat with him. https://www.ai-steve.co.uk/#

I am assured it has a massive zombie proof wall.

I quite like the thought of staying in a 5 star place then wandering out to haggle over 20p.

At the risk of causing some sort of cheesy chips meltdown, has anyone stayed at Seaham Hall, as that looks to be a cut above Matfen and Rockliffe?

Can anyone here give me a recommendation for a fancy hotel? For one night only myself and wor lass are leaving the kids with my dad in Durham. First night off in 5 years. Looking for something a bit special where we can also have dinner (or get dinner nearby). Considered Lumley Castle but their restaurant gets slated. Countryside rather than city, hopefully have a nice walk at some point, presuming she is still able to. TIA.