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    Only vote here is for Policing/crime Commissioner...

    Only vote here is for Policing/crime Commissioner and, as it’s a position I don’t agree with, this is the ONLY occasion on which I don’t vote.These positions were invented as jobs for the boys; if...
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    My reply may come over a bit ***ist but it...

    My reply may come over a bit ***ist but it reflects what was happening at the time. The Civil Service (certainly in the Home Office) was then made up largely of middle-aged blokes who joined after...
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    I joined the union and was active in strikes,...

    I joined the union and was active in strikes, joining the picket lines on a couple of occasions, then the penny dropped. Whatever we did the Government simply imposed a settlement based on the ‘lower...
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    I’m a great believer in Trade Unions but I get...

    I’m a great believer in Trade Unions but I get what you mean Chalky. When your employer is basically the Government what chance do you stand?
  5. Thread: Sycamore Gap

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    https://youtu.be/CmxaT37yeOs?si=zWuNIbTcOgFHNRYK

    https://youtu.be/CmxaT37yeOs?si=zWuNIbTcOgFHNRYK
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    Football clubs are revolting

    Over the changes to the FA Cup. Quite right too, even Bury say so.
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    Happy retirement Barbara.

    Jon Colman is one of the most eloquent journalists I know. It couldn’t be put better than this:

    https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24285847.retiring-carlisle-united-snapper-much/

    Go Well...
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    Scores only Chalky.

    Scores only Chalky.
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    He’s made it clear to a few that if the new...

    He’s made it clear to a few that if the new players he’s bringing in work out, they will be surplus to requirements and they may prefer to look elsewhere - or they can come back in June and fight for...
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    They obviously saw you as a young man around the...

    They obviously saw you as a young man around the town, well able to handle the technological demands of modern society. Take it as a compliment.

    The NHS app works pretty well, I order repeat...
  11. Thread: Howoldboy

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    I’m pretty sure.

    I’m pretty sure.
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    To save folk looking, it’s a waste of time....

    To save folk looking, it’s a waste of time. Nothing about players made available for transfer:

    Carlisle United Football Club can confirm the retained/released list as below:

    Players already...
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    Howoldboy - Don’t think I haven’t noticed you...

    Howoldboy - Don’t think I haven’t noticed you winning the competition on the Rochdale board too, Well done, and a great gesture donating the prize back, that was class.
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    I’m looking at the teams likely to be in EFL2...

    I’m looking at the teams likely to be in EFL2 next season and the likes of Stockport and Wrexham who can throw cash at it have gone. I can see Bradford and Notts making a push, maybe Doncaster if...
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    Released/retained list

    I reckon we have these under contract until 2025. I’d invite the ones asterisked to leave:

    Lewis
    Ellis
    Barclay*
    Lavelle*
    Mellish
    Armer
    Robinson*
    McGeogh
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    Sticky: I have to be honest Chalky that despite there...

    I have to be honest Chalky that despite there being few rules this is at heart a predictions competition. I don’t mind if folk put in a standing entry for when they’re away, or work the odds a bit...
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    Sticky: Great work Mullen and it’s a great cause. You...

    Great work Mullen and it’s a great cause. You should have the money now.
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    He does both Chalky.

    He does both Chalky.
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    Sticky: That’s it for another season, congratulations to...

    That’s it for another season, congratulations to Mullen who came second and wins the twenty English pounds that Chalky donated for that achievement. As for the rest of us, we gave it a shot and the...
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    Some people are on the pitch

    Many
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    They think it’s all over

    Deffo
  22. Thread: Is is now

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    Is is now

    Oh yes.
  23. Thread: Oy Griff…

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    I like to draw out the suspense.

    I like to draw out the suspense.
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    I’ve sent to Mind in previous seasons, they do...

    I’ve sent to Mind in previous seasons, they do good work. Only downside is that they know you’re a giver so never stop mailing you. Nice one Howoldboy and I’m putting another £20 in next season’s pot...
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    Howoldboy

    The prize pot for winning this season’s Predictocomp reached £140 so, as requested, I’ve today sent over £120 retaining £20 for next season’s competition.

    I’m still holding Chalky’s crisp £20 for...
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