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Why should changes get accepted if they are not an improvement?

It is a scientifically proven fact that excessive alcohol consumption can lead and is a major contributor to muscle injuries. And what muscle is the most used and vunerable on a footballer? (besides that one!) It is also alleged that Newcastle's managers, current and previous, have a relaxed attitude to the party lifestyles certain players have. It's not rocket science really is it? 43148[/snapback] Actually I've heard much less of the "Newcastle players out pissed" stuff since Souness took over. I don't know for definite (none of us do) whether Souness is any stricter in this regard, but all the talk of this one and that one monged on the quayside has definitely dried up. 43268[/snapback] "Nice guys never win."

Hey guys (and guyettes), what's going on in this thread? btw PMS tbh.

According to the Guardian, Owen is a doubt, too.

"The Reichskammergericht or Imperial Chamber Court was created under Maximilian I. in the course of the Imperial Reform and establishment of the "Perpetual Peace" in 1495 as the highest court of the Holy Roman Empire German Nation. The Court's task was to develop a regulated procedure for the settlement of disputes by judicial means rather than by feud, force or ransom and thus to steer legal disputes onto a peaceful track. After holding court in various south and southwest German cities, the Court had its seat in Speyer from 1527 until that city's destruction in 1689. Thereafter the Court moved its seat to Wetzlar, where it remained until the end of the Old Empire in1806. Over the course of the 19th century the significance of the Court was largely forgotten. This has changed significantly, however, since the 1960s." Nah, potty stuff is Swindon Mag's territory... and I also spend four years... though, I wrote out every word...

Is "married Romanian farmer" a synonym for "a friend?

Which isn't completely true. Germany's economy wasn't the only one suffering in the 20s. The Great depression had a big effect on many nation's, but in Germany it was just adding to other problems. And Hitler didn't turned the economy around. Well, he did, but his spending was only boosting the economy at the start but later leading to a big cash crisis and to the need to acquire money in all possible ways. There is a famous book ("The meaning of Hitler") by Sebastian Haffner, a German exile who lived in the UK in the 30s and 40s and wrote for the Observer: . It's probably one of the best descriptions of Hitler, his successes and mistakes. Also recommendable by Haffner is "Germany, Jekyll and Hyde", that was published in 1940 in England. Again I recommend to read Haffner. I think to try to understand why people were following Hitler you shouldn't judge him from todays perspective but try to see things from the perspective of people in the late 20s and 30s. As already explained above the economical problems are one of many reasons. The loss and the results of WWI were another with the majority in Germany the victims of a war they believed not being entirely responsible for. The treaty of Versailles wasn't only critiziced from the right but from more or less all political directions. And antisemitism had already a tradition not only in Germany but in most parts of Europe, Hitler's thoughts as written down in "Mein Kampf" can be lead back to popular politicians as Vienna's major of the early 20th century. Also Germany was in the aftermaths of WWI not the only nation were nationalism and facism was spreading, Italy and Romania being the other two major examples, but similar thoughts can be found more or less everywhere in Europe. The other thing that is quite difficult today is the effect of Hitler's speeches. They do not only lose in translation but also in time. To most Germans his barking voice sounds as irritating and ridiculous as to foreign people. Though, these are often just moments of long speeches. Hitler had a fantastic understanding of playing with his voice, e.g. lowering his tone in moments when he made crucial (and evil) points. The yelling Hitler isn't a real reflection of the original speaker. Though, it more fits todays picture of a lunatic dictator. Most people who met him and heard him speak describe him as charming and his voice as soft and gentle. So people didn't believe in trusting a mad man, but in somebody who was promising them nearly everything they were longing for.

I am part of the Über-class (formerly known as master race).

Well, I am in the closing stages of my doctorate. My dissertation had the really exciting topic of "legal actions of dispossessed monasteries at the Imperial chamber court in the early 16th century".

I would post my answers, but unfortunately those I sent to Glasgow Mag aren't in my PM folder anymore. I am also to lazy to do it again... I think Peasepud got mine from Glasgow Mag, so he is free to post them for me.

Having the pleasure ( ) to be able to see the Austrian league I can say it's true that they aren't happy there at the moment. Though, our half-blood brothers down in the south have only themselves to blame. The "rebranding" of Salzburg was just the final step after football in Austria already had become just an advertising event anyway.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch.

Hmm, what about a proposal that the host nation has to qualify, too. EDIT: Ah diddums, too late.

Overall Souness indeed seems to be a nice bloke - off the pitch or training ground that is. Probably he just took the wrong job advice. He should try something else, accountant maybe.

Strange day. I took a long train travel to see this game. The first half was awful. No it wasn't awful, it was close to Conference league football. I was watching the game with a couple of lads from Newcastle and we were all in agreement that another 45 minutes like this and Souness would be out of job the next day. It probably was the worst game of football I have seen for a very long time. Then we were in agreement again. The 1-0 was a mixture of shear anger and desperation. It was a fantastic well taken free kick, make no mistake about it, but it came totally out of the blue, because nobody was expecting it. The next goal was also well taken, and Zoggies last one was brilliant. It was a good win and I really hope the team goes from strenth to strength now. I don't mind if it is with Souness or not. Though, but was with todays performance? For over 60 minutes it looked worse than a conference team. A lucky free kick, a cross and a counter attack changed everything. Looking at the squad you think with the likes of Emre, Solano and Parker it would have looked different anyway.Still, I am really sceptical after todays performace. A great win, but probably just an eye teaser. I do think Souness is hanging from game to game. Today 2/3 were plainly rubbish, if the team is building on a win then great, but I never, never want to see anything like the first half again.

Poor old Chronical Ali.

Milner scores for Villa after Jenas gave the ball away... Milner nearly set up another one soon after.

Don't think/hope so. IMHO Souness has 1-3 poor results left. But at the next loss at home or tonking away will seal Souness fate.

Well, you can say this about nearly every French player since Euro 2000. Sagnol is playing very well for Bayern at the moment. He has been offered a huge new contract and hinted that he will sign it. If he moves on a couple of big teams like ManUre and Valencia have been expressed their interest in recent times.

Ritchie or Gemmill? 33243[/snapback] Ritchie. Gingers only have a chance in the porn business if they are female. Though, I don't know about the size of Gemmill's breasts...

"Militant Black Man", "Balls of Steel"??? Sounds like some dodgy porn from Jimbo... Where you watching it with Manc-mag?

Not wanting to excite Jimbo, but have you thought about giving a career as a porn star a chance. The rebirth of Dirk Diggler...

Sorry, but even if people in England are still angry about 98 the fact who was the ref has nothing to do with this decision. Nielsen was totally right to send Rooney off. Applauding sarcastically few inches in front of the referee's face leaves no referee a choice... And Beckham was rightfully send off too. 33130[/snapback] I'm not denying the fact that both deservered to be sent off, my point was more that Rooney should have known that that sort of carry on will not be tolerated by Nielsen from what has happened previously. With some referees you can get away with stuff like that, but not him. Do you think he would have done the same had the ref been Collina?? No, me neither! 33137[/snapback] Yep, I do think that Rooney might have reacted in the same way if the referee was Collina. Rooney has lost his temper so many times, showing absolutely no respect for anybody on the pitch - at least the officials. Bellamy sometimes looks stoic in comparison to Rooney who also not only looks like an ox, but would get beat by one in any IQ test.

Yep, I think it is totally harsh to the real working people. Winning hereditary seats for life at SJP should be made compulsory at every pub quiz in Newcastle.