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Should have been a bit of a promotion party........probably a bit soon for a stadium fight really, maybe somewhere like the O2 Guildhall first may have been better (like the Steve McCarthy (RIP) fight when the other fella's mum jumped in the ring and attacked him 😁). Unfortunately also clashes with Paul Weller at Southampton Sessions that was always going to be popular and I think the IOW festival is on too. Hopefully gets a late surge in ticket sales.

The triple lock has only brought the old age pension back into line with where it would have been had Mrs Thatcher not abolished the link to earnings (which subsequent governments didn’t reintroduce). The left opposed that 1980 decision, so you’d think they’d want to rebalance it, but no, they now use it as an excuse to hide behind their complete and utter failure to control the welfare budget, and try to portray pensioners as rich . The only ridiculous thing about the triple lock is the random 2.5% and this was inserted purely for political reasons. After Brown had to give them a rise of pennies the coalition didn’t want that bad publicity in future low growth/low inflation years, so devised the 2.5% The basic fundamental point which used to have universal support, is pensioners can’t work extra hours, can’t get second jobs or work side hustles. Their income should be pegged to earnings/ inflation so they have the same spending power during their retirement. In no way should increased spending on pensions be used to hide the fact our welfare system is fucked and people who should be working, aren’t. They’re being paid to do sweet FA.

Overpriced sadly, doesnt look like more than 5k sold

I hear its great there, meant to be like the new Croatia.

Not exactly on topic, but my daughter has just booked 5 nights in Montenegro, will be interesting to see what thats like.

I dont mind basic hotels or fussed about what star they are. Something really authentic about going to a family run, local hotel which is basic. The one we stayed in Kos was only 2 star rated but we had a great time. Much prefer that over a big all inclusive which is identical to 15 others in the chain where you could be anywhere in the world.

Mods - might be worth updating the spelling typo on the thread name 😃

Thought this was worthy of a thread on the main board. Local Lad & big saints fan fighting for the interm world title at St Mary's next saturday. Plently of tickets left (hence big push from the club) and some are pretty affordable. Not just Ryan fighting, there are a few other local lads on the undercard. Probably the only time you'll get to see professional boxing at St Mary's and with the weather set fair, get out and support the lads! https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/events/event/marching-in-ryan-garner-vs-michael-magnesi

Well, I dipped into a stream with Japanese commentary and there they were ordering Lice.. I kid you not!

Its 100% a wind up. Troll account.

It was Skala mate. The hotel was a Tui 4 star, it wasn’t, barely 3 star! Can’t complain, the food and beer were good, local spirits ok. The hotel ran a shuttle bus to the main Skala beach, but never bothered going, we just walked across the road, down some steep steps to the bay. The locals went there, though it was never busy, so we knew it wouldn’t get any better than that. It really was beautiful there, get yourself there mate, you won’t regret it!

I think I read that Starmer has lost 7 ministers in a month or so. Could it be that Starmer's new broom is too good? That it just can't stop sweeping? Will a tearful Starmer appear in front of No 10 to tell us the broom is out of control, like an animated Disney broom? I know I joked that the new broom was now our only weapon in the defence review. But Starmer can't unleash an endlessly sweeping broom on the world. It doesn't know foe from friend! Certainly not shadow minister from minister.

There's the likes of Ramsdale, Sanda, Rento and of course Downs and BBD to take into account. @Over land and sea's first post in the thread is always good. It's where I learned that Sesay had been playing at left back, possibly giving us another option there.

This. The current Labour government is not solely to blame but by Christ they've made a complete balls-up of running the country. They act as though they have a majority of 10, not 150.

No idea , but he started both their warm up games last week

Everton were charged for one PSR rule break in the season ending 2022, that resulted in a ten point deduction (later appealed to six) and then subsequently a ruling that awards Burnley damages of £35M that Everton are liable for. So the precedent is sent. We now have a format to follow. So what is the punishment for this? • 54x Failure to provide accurate financial information 2009-10 to 2017-18. • 14x Failure to provide accurate details for player and manager payments from 2009-10 to 2017-18. • 5x Failure to comply with Uefa's rules including Financial Fair Play (FFP) 2013-14 to 2017-18. • 7x Breaching Premier League's PSR rules 2015-16 to 2017-18. • 35x Failure to co-operate with Premier League investigations December 2018 - Feb 2023. Either they are found not guilty. Which is the get out they are all looking for, no doubt about it. Or they are getting multiple relegations and unlimited fines, plus lawsuits from injured parties. They really should have left Everton alone this time. What a mess.

which part of Kefalonia was it? Everyone i've spoke to who has been there have loved it, definitely going to get there soon

Is he likely to feature/start?

Decision

Tuesday night Iran v New Zealand is the worth saying up until 2pm for

Cyle Larin Southampton's Goal Machine worth tuning in for at least

He’s shite.

Plays like he's 5 foot 6.

Im buzzing for tonight’s game, Canada v Bosnia - the greatest show on earth 👊

Every ruling party for at least the last 30 years has perpetuated and set policy that has caused Britain to become stagnant. Mass immigration has been a massive contributor to the issue but it’s definitely not the only reason. Part of the reason we have an ever weakening industrial sector is energy prices. Part of the reason the benefits bill continually rises faster than anything else is the triple lock. Brexit, Covid, Ukraine/Russia war / US craziness has effed us over. There were easy wins for Labour to be had but they backtracked on it.