Lord Duckhunter

It was only brought in to bring pensions back up to the level they would have been had the Government not broken the link with earnings in 1980. When it was set up, nobody said then it was “unaffordable”, and had the pension remained linked to earnings it would be slightly higher than it is now. It was not some sort of bribe, or bung to people who vote in large numbers, it was a specific policy to address a specific issue. I used to buy this “unaffordable “ line, but when you look into it, that’s too simplistic. The present generation are paying more pension benefit, because in the last 46 years not enough was paid in. We are correcting that 1980 decision and the fact that until the coalition, subsequent Governments didn’t correct it. It’s now getting into the area where it is where it was intended to be, so a time ale should be set to abolish the triple lock and go back to the original link to earrings. It is now being used as an inter generational football, with pensioners being portrayed as rich and entitled. Some are, most aren’t. The most important thing is the principle of the old age pension remain. It should be universal, with rich people getting it as well. This is to encourage everyone to save in a private pension themselves, to build on the foundation of a basic state pension. If you start means testing it, I might as well piss money against the wall each year, rather than put it in a pension. If you’re taking 12k off me a year, because I’m drawing down 12k a year, why bother building that pot up.

The only thing that makes sense is if he thinks “one more and I’m done”. Maybe he doesn’t want to go through all that rehabilitation again, so has decided if he gets another long term injury during the WC he’ll retire. Mentally it must be taking a toll on him and he’ll be over 30 by the time the season starts. It must get harder to get back fit, the older you are. If he gets through it, he’ll have plenty of options afterwards and I doubt he’ll actually play that many minutes.

Don’t talk pony man. We don’t even know whether we could have even had renewed before the “window” anyway. Did the contract state we could trigger the extra year at any time, or was it specifically “within 5 days of the last game”. Unless you know the answer to that, you can’t say we handled it poorly, or “left it too late”. Even if we could have triggered it early, why on earth would we. I’m sure you’d be one of the first moaning if he’d pulled up injured during the play off final, after we’d renewed it the day before.

Confirmed, he’s off

Why? If it hadn’t of been for that helmet we’d have been well clear of the play offs.

We’re going in July, staying in Budva. The snap dragon doesn’t like going anywhere twice as she wants to see different places. We loved Albania, so thought we’d give it a go.

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.

It wasn’t “fun” at all. Even the easy victories were pretty tedious, even when we banged a few in,the 28 passes between the back 4 & keeper that preceded it were draining. I’ve seen 3 promotions from the 2nd tier & that was far and away the most boring. Even this great unbeaten run of Lego’s was boring on the whole. Contrast that with last seasons end of season run, different gravy that was.

Not only is it not crime of the century, it’s legal. Mary Millington entered that industry of her own free will. She was a Brass from the late 60’s & only hooked up with Sullivan in 1974. To try and claim he somehow corrupted her is a stretch even for a radish like you. He made her one of the most famous chicks of the 70’s. For a bloke who spent hours “researching” Bonnie Blue, you’ve got a strange relationship with the morals of the porn industry. Forget Mary Milligan, Mary Whitehouse is more your bag.

Yes

Yeah, I think it will . It’s not like it’s his only opportunity to play in a World Cup, there will be another in 4 years time, & Scotland are nailed on to qualify.

I thought his best role was the one Jones played him in during his short spell, he was probably the only player who actually did ok for him. I’d be ok with him being a “steady Eddie” sort of signing. Squad man, could sit in at Right back for the last 10, be 3rd or 4th choice in CM, or sitting in the 10 role when we’re winning and Azaz has run his race. Unlike others, I do think there’s a benefit of good pros being around the club & setting an example in regard to training properly & preparing properly, even if you’re on the bench. The issue is, you don’t pay those sort of players the money he’d want . IF he was a free, and was on bang average championship wages, it would be a yes from me, otherwise it’s a fucking great big, “Dear God no”.

You kept doing this with AR as well . Because you hung your hat on Baz & were constantly wrong about him, you tried to play down AR performances. You’re now doing it with this guy. Saying he’s “decent” for the championship, going on about his “mistakes”. The truth is both are 2 or 3 levels above Baz, and Peretz is actually a level above any keeper I’ve seen us play outside of the top flight. The upgrade from Baz to him, is probably the biggest jump in quality I’ve seen from a direct replacement in a Southampton shirt and I’m sure most supporters will agree.

Fucking hell, I’m really shocked things like this were going on . Those poor unfortunate birds, all they wanted to do was be glamour models & work for a porn baron, they can’t have suspected for one minute it was such a sleazy trade. Let’s hope the industry has cleaned up its act & have safeguards in place to stop the exploitation & objectification of innocent chicks trying to forge a career in the porn business

Are you for real? I know you can’t get over being wrong about Baz, but this is ridiculous. He’s a top championship player, and wouldn’t be out of place in the Premier league. I imagine most supporters would prefer him over Ramsdale given a choice.