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When they have competent people in the decision making structure. Not only to call it out when they see it. But also not to have been perpetuating it themselves, to their own bosses. But also, there's a thread to the likes of Russ that sprinkles magic words. "I can deliver a style of play that is better than the sum of it's parts. As a result it is much cheaper in every area, will enable longevity as we bring in replacements, and give a profit in transfers." Rangers also got an extra line saying that such systems would make them more competitive in Europe, as it was modelled on Pep more than what St Mirren might be doing. Gold dust in the air with these presentations. As SR know only too well.

Senegal looking to take it further, mentioning "suspected corruption" in CAF. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwygyq495j8o

My main reaction is one of relief. Definitely not joy or thinking poorly of anyone who has genuine reasons to be on the other side. But it's important and fair on both sides to not have things rushed, suggestions of people and information excluded and railroading of those looking for amendments. And on amendments, that is not only to allow genuine changes to be thought through (the article states the number here was not "too much" as Brand had said, or unprecedented) but to take a dim view of deliberately sabotaging things to reach a desired outcome.

The more attacking, and open Norwich are, the more it should suit us. It's the more defensive...sorry...low block...teams that are a pain to break down. A win for us.

Watch for the manager handshake tonight. Tonda: I'm so lucky that the players started doing everything! Clement: I know! I pinch myself at my good fortune at fluking success.

Apart from a couple of posts on people who were "devastated" by the result, and info on Brand's book...about assisted dying, this came up. Don't know much about the source (beyond it being positioned on the left), but grim reading on something so important. And just the sort of stuff that hardens my view that this was the correct outcome. https://www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/2025/11/14/assisted-dying-bill-latest-debate/

Beeb kindly typing out what I heard on the radio. Pretty clear that the rule was broken, and what the punishment would be. Not that this is definitely the end of it. Article 82 states that if a team refuses to play or leaves the field before the end of regulation time without the referee's authorisation, it will be considered the loser and eliminated from the competition. Article 84 complements this provision, stating that any team that violates Articles 82 will be permanently eliminated and will lose the match 3-0.

Rohl got to reap the harvest Martin sowed.

Paper

The Scottish parliament vote against an assisted dying bill. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx2grl77j47t Lots of perspectives from both sides in the link.

Here's a lovely pair...

Possession Totalled Stats Dominate? 🙂

I was thinking that where competition has moved from regional to country wide, a club might have looked at the finances and declined. Can't imagine it being popular with fans, but better that than no club.

Jersey

It's the response to the posts of Spors doing well. "But didn't you sign a non-footballer." 🙂