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I thought Salah took a dive. Felt the leg and went down. Can see why it was given though?

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Indeed looking at it several times now that is the way l see it as players are very clever now in getting penalties awarded to them.

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:tiptoe: I forgot the game was on. :)

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It might have reminded you of what you could have but alas with Jose at the helm that is simply not possible.;)

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We have Ashley Young to do that sort of thing.:p:

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And quite a few others according to the marks they get for artistic impression..;)

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Young has been less active in the dark arts in recent years. Even earned some of my plaudits for an outstanding performance against Sweden just gone. Just jaded and outmatched against Croatia. Overall had the best tournament of his international career as a utility player. But you can argue De Bruyne just walked right in. Then we'd have to start comparing the Bundesliga though.

I wouldn't worry about Jose. I'd be more worried that we're all so far behind City as of now. I feel like Liverpool are the only legitimate challengers. Yet united probably have the second strongest team in the league. Doesn't help that Paul Pogba is determined to become the Premier Leagues most expensive flop. Is it Mourinho or is this guy just not made for the Premier League. He has space and time at international level and in Italy and he was phenomenal.

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Sorry but while you may think Liverpool are challengers it relies on Salah delivering again. They looked mediocre against Palace in last game.
They need a really good striker to really challenge as Firmino is not good enough with goals. He never gets 20 goals a season like you get from top strikers that are at the other top teams. They also need to ditch Lovren and get a decent defender to support Van Dijk.
Also consider this one Rodgers had three seasons and delivered no silverware and got the boot. This is Klopps third season so if as is likely they deliver no silverware will he get the boot?

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Newcastle are breaking from the inside out. Jamaal Lascelles (Captain, Newcastles best player and a highly sought after player) has slammed Benitez for his negativity and was subsequently dropped from the team. Jamaal flat out refused to play the negative football we came to see just hours ago.

Two games on the bounce now, Newcastle have produced some of the worst football ever seen at a top flight level. It's abysmal to watch. Can't understand why the club is satisfied with being on the brink of disaster. They can not afford another relegation.

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Nothing wrong with Benitez as he can only play with the hand he has been dealt adzii and IMO he has been dealt a very poor hand...

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Herrera in a back three for Man United..:shocked::scratch:

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Not looking good for Jose on this evidence..

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Not a great result in the end but a lot to be pleased with in the first half. They ran Spurs ragged but I had a feeling that the failure to put away any of the many chances would cost them dear. Once Spurs scored then they left gaps due to chasing the game. 23 attempts on goal but only five on target is a poor return. Still very pleased with Luke Shaws performance, he is slowly getting back to his old self.

Watched the Liverpool game on BT Sports Channel 555, 4K UH definition at the weekend, picture quality was excellent.

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Yes l don't think the score line is representative of the match Jim as l had a chuckle when many reporters are saying Man Utd were out outplayed and outclassed in their reports which could not be further from the truth.

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Yes it was a lovely picture but alas we struggled to break them down but thankfully we got the three points which one has to be happy with.

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Jamaal Lascelles and Matt Ritchie fight in training. Don't worry about beating Newcastle this season. We're doing a good enough job doing it for you.

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Thinking of triple capitaining Auergo against you guys

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Can't beat following it all up with an abysmal performance thus far to a mid table championship side.

Newcastle United are falling apart. Not even sure what to say anymore. This team and its depth are shockingly bad. Calling it a Premier league side might just be embarrassing at this point. Dived into the transfer market and spending buttons to replace players with just as mediocre players. Gayle for Rondon makes no sense at all. Whilst selling Mitrovic who's scored more goals than Newcastle in its entirety. As said before, a third relegation would spell absolute catastrophe.

3-1. Conceded two goals to a mid table championship side in added time. There are no words.

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The "mid table championship side" are pretty happy with the result ;)

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Here is the Champions League group draw.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/45350807

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Alright so they camp their own half against Chelsea and then play out against City? In the end the result is identical. So causing arguments with the team captain and the subsequent fallout over negative tactics was absolutely pointless and now Benitez has people asking what the deal is.

The reasons for his extensive list of clubs are now seeping through into Newcastle.

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Just a heads up. The Danish national team just fielded a team full of amateurs to stop a DQ from upcoming tournaments and Slovakia are literally trying overhead kicks and all manner of stupid things.

In Short: Player dispute forced Denmark to field an amateur team.

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So much for players who should be proud to play for their country..:(

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Very sad news today, Kevin Beattie has passed away, a truly world class player whose career was ended by injuries. :(

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Very sad indeed Jim.:(

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Good grief Sky Sports is far superior to BT Sport when it comes to presenters and pundits as this lot in the football seem to think they know a lot but to put in bluntly they are absolutely rubbish..

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Firmino on fire. Liverpool look ruthless at times yet again.

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Mo Salah looks in need of a rest already. Both him and Mane not really firing ATM. A good watch all the same.

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Disappointed we conceded 2 goals and nearly lost 2 points but a win is a win.

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It was a enjoyable game although l always like to have a two goal advantage rather then one as it only takes one moment and suddenly 3 possible points can disappear in front of your eyes.

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Not sure Ronaldo should have been sent off there as what were the officials looking at?.

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Gutted, I was genuinely looking forward to seeing CR7 back at Old Trafford:(

I do wish Pogba would stop that stupid penalty routine, the keeper nearly got to it.:rolleyes:

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l know VAR has its critics but like the Premiership which does not have it currently its better to have it rather then not have it IMO.

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City have now lost four games on the bounce in the Champions league.:confused:

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Appalling is the word to sum up their performance as even before the match decisions were made in regards to the team selection and who was left on the subs bench.:(:td:

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And 20,000 empty seats, very poor.:rolleyes:

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At least they can say they are record breakers.:D

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Do Fairweather supporters and supporters of the plastic variety spring to mind.;)

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Well one thing is for sure, a similar game at Old Trafford or Anfield would be far better supported.;)

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You will receive a lovely warm generous reception at Anfield that is for sure and they offer a better selection of sandwiches then Old Trafford.:):)

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So how many times have you been to Anfield or Old Trafford. The pies and snacks at Old Trafford are very good, no sandwiches for us on the terraces either. The prawn sandwich brigades are all safe in their boxes. ;)

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I see that BT have chosen the Celtic game and not Arsenal for tonight’s UHD 4K broadcast. Still as there are nearly as many empty seats at the Emirates as last nights game at the Emptihead stadium and Celtic Park is full you can’t blame them.:)

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:naughty:;)

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You wonder how much the ticket prices were last night Jim at the Emirates as some supporters won't fork out willy nilly now when they think the ticket prices are too high.

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According to one poster on the BBC football forums he rang to try and get tickets the day before and was told it was sold out.:rolleyes:

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Absolutely pathetic.:td:

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Could just be that people with season tickets didn't show. If I remember right, Arsenal Season tickets include these cup games and would explain this. They're not optional. They can be resold as individual games through Arsenal's ticket exchange but I can bet some people just can't be arsed on a Thursday night in London against some duff team. With 40000 season tickets already sold, that's 40000 seats before it's even reached general sale. After away fans, sponsorships and premium stuff, I'm guessing around 12,000 actually make it to public sale. Which wouldn't be hard to just assume they did in fact sell out.

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United season tickets only include European Champions League and FA Cup games as compulsory. You can opt out of Europa and League Cup matches. The downside to that is that if they reach the semis and finals you have less ‘credits’ on your account.

So why only 40,000 at the Emptyead Adz?

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The Arsenal supporters trust is trying to get the club to sort it out, fat chance.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...-tickets-fans/

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Usually take the tram to Old Trafford, a no brainer as it is free. As it was a 3:00pm kick off today I decided I would drive down to give the car a chance to clear it lungs with a bit of the old 'Italian tune up' down the motorway. I parked at the huge Lowry Outlet Malls a 15 minute walk from the ground. I did suggest to the missus that if there was another 3:00pm kick off she could come with me, I would go to the match and she could have a couple of hours of retail therapy.


After today I have decided that if I ever drive down again she can go to the match and I will go shopping.:rolleyes:

Wolves very lively going forward and fully deserved a point, if not more, United very poor.

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Do you think United will get in the top 4 this season Jim?.

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Can’t see it ATM.:(

Must add it was great to see SFA back in his seat, a very warm round of applause from everyone including all the Wolves fans.

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Is that not Jose's remit to get to the Champions league this season?.


Yes its absolutely wonderful to see Sir Alex watching his beloved Red Devils again.

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I cannot get use to women commentators on M.O.T.D. it does not have the same impact. I am not sexist in any way may I just add.

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Outplayed and outgunned by Derby at home is nothing short of dire. The players are there but they're just not playing. Mourinho surely can't be on again after this season. Something has to change.

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Didn’t watch the shoot out, TBH I had forgotten it was straight to pens and staying for extra time would have been pushing it for the last tram. Derby just about deserved it, United were better with only ten men on the pitch. :(

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All aboard HMS Man United as the ship has set sail but has no idea where it is heading and it takes malcontents , Jose’s convicts and any other want away groups.😛😀

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Well Hazard made Henderson look like the cart horse he is tonight.:rolleyes:

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Who is bigger then the club Pogba or Mourinho? or should they both be jettisoned?

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Pogba probably deserves a go under a different system.

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The trouble with Mourinho is he is pretty inflexible with his tactics.

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No one is bigger than the club, just ask Dennis Law. ;)

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Unless they can kiss and make up then Joses ultimatum will be back me or sack me Jim to the board.

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So to see Man United's defence behaving in its usual manner.:)

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First goal was offside.:rolleyes: Second was a lucky deflection.

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And the third goal.;)

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Peter Kenyon at Newcastle ahead of takeover bid. That came out of absolutely nowhere. Rockefeller Capital Management are backing Kenyon in a takeover bid but its thought he's been approaching numerous parties. Be interesting to see how this develops.

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A foul on Rashford by Zabaleta [sp] in the build up.

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Has anyone been following the allegations against Ronaldo? It's not getting much press here but seems to be gaining traction.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...ms-in-magazine


Police in LA have also said they're re-opening an investigation from the same date in LA but not confirmed into who: https://twitter.com/danroan/status/1046862763014918151

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Yeah been following it on reddit for the past few days. It's sounding quite damning so far, especially as it's coming from Der Spiegel who are highly respected for their investigative reporting.

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Wow!!! that was a shocker of a decision in the Man City game.:(:td:

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Well United managed to send my leg to sleep.:rolleyes: Had to leave ten minutes early due to a severe attack of cramp in my right thigh. :( Very poor once again.

I feared the worst when Valencia turned out in white. The last three teams we played at home, Spurs, Wolves and Derby all did the same.

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Gotta hold judgement on the Ronaldo claims. Innocent until proven guilty.

Telegraph just published claims that the current Man City owners met Mike Ashley in Dubai to purchase Newcastle United but he disgraced himself with his antics and they backed out and instead bought Man City.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...ale-newcastle/

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If it continues like this Jim it won't be long before the bells tolls for Jose.

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If you want dreadful football pundits then don't look much further then BT Sport.:td::td:

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Newcastle United will not be sold this season despite approach from Peter Kenyon. This was said by Mike Ashley after he promised the squad a free holiday on him if relegation is avoided. Before leaving he appeared to give a two finger salute to the protesting fans.

Can't even describe the state the club is in right now. Mike Ashley has been far more active than he's ever been all of a sudden. Can understand what he means by the Kenyon approach though. He doesn't believe Kenyon can aquire the funds for both a sale and beyond that.

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Ronaldo has asked not to be called up to the next two international windows with speculation it's about the allegations he is facing in Nevada.

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Newcastle United and Mike Ashley issue statement denying the owner swore at fans.

https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-n...sues-statement

Except he did. I mean he's basically grinning as he's doing it. It's like this Russian poisoning incident in which they flat out deny in the most sarcastic way possible just to rub it in.

The state of this football club is surely something the Premier League need to look at soon. We're not exactly setting a great example in the greatest league in the world both on and off the field.

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Forget Man Utd/ Newcastle, the big game is on at 12:30 live on the BBC Red Button. Peterborough Sports v Chorley , FA Cup, a far more interesting fixture :)

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Just make sure you have your rattle at the ready.;)

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The end is nigh!!! as something is deeply wrong at the theatre of dreams.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...d-back-manager

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Well your team is doing pretty well today thus so far.:D:D

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Seems like you cursed it. A team 2-0 up that could've pressed on just shat the bed along with Benitez. Only god will know what he said to the team in the dressing room but they came back out like England against Croatia, hell bent on calling it a day and taking the half off.

Awful, negative stuff from a pretty dire football club right now. From Rafalution to Benitez showing signs on why he's been given the boot of many clubs before. This is the same reason Lascelles had a pop at Rafa earlier in the season, constantly being told to play negative football. We just witnessed it first hand. I've heard of defending a lead but to close up shop at 2-0 when you're playing the best football you've played all season is just diabolical. Seeing the first calls from fans for Benitez to leave alongside Ashley. Bad times.

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I like Mourinho (hate MUFC obviously;) )

Actually, according to his post match interview, the fact it rained today and Brexit issues are all his fault. Decided not to like him now.

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Glad I didn't leave at half time.😊

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l do sincerely apologise to you adzii.:waving:

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Southampton looking like a rabble under their current manager.

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Only three shots in total from both sides in first half, none on target, didn’t Liverpool go a full 90 minutes on Wednesday without a single shot on target either. :rolleyes:

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No excuses as they were not good enough on the night.:td:

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45834453

A bit late to be starting a professional career at 32, but a few clubs might be starting to look at him ! The ref. will never catch him that's for sure.

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Its more a novelty then anything else..

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Well Scun.thorpe never did replace Beefy adequately.:D

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What a strange atmosphere in the England vs Croatia game tonight.:td::(

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They've only got themselves to blame. Well done the few England fans, who are viewing from a very long distance....

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***NON-LEAGUE DAY TOMORROW***
Get out and support your local non-league team. You might even enjoy yourself, whatever the result ! Better chance than sitting in front of the TV watching cosmetic Premiership rubbish !

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Well l bet the mighty Spanish did not expect that..:D

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Khan withdraws Wembley offer.

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l thought it was too good to be true.

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Non existent marking yet again by Man United there.:D

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Sorry that is never a penalty to Palace..:td::(

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Disagree, a clear contact on his ankle, Zaha too fast for you as well Den.:p:

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Sorry Jim but l think you need to look at it again as sorry that is not a penalty in my mind.

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Well the TV and radio commentators plus bbc online experts all agree without exception. A little soft maybe but a clear tap on the ankle with no doubt whatsoever.

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Sorry but justice was done as the sooner we have VAR the better IMO.

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That would still have been a penalty with VAR, not a single ‘expert ‘ commentator agrees with you.

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They can disagree with me as much as they want Jim.:p:

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There you go, even Jamie and Joleon agree that it was a penalty.