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Post by mosher on Jul 12, 2022 16:09:19 GMT 1
lol, nowhere near as worldly travelled as Oti. Dad was in army so spent most of my formative years in Germany, with two years in HK (dad was attached to Gurkhas as a REME mechanic) and 4 years in Bulford Camp, Wiltshire. Germany was great, Bulford brilliant, but HK was fucking brilliant, especially for a teenage lad who loved females of (shall we say) a different upbringing. I think those two years were spent perpetually horny lolOnly 2 years? Amateur... Some of us never stop. It was only between the ages of 12 & 14, had a lot more practice since  |
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Post by keithAM11532 on Jul 12, 2022 16:24:52 GMT 1
I got hints of Oti from your first two sentences, bless his soul. He’d have got about 18 pages out of the words ‘goat curry’ I reckon. lol, nowhere near as worldly travelled as Oti. Dad was in army so spent most of my formative years in Germany, with two years in HK (dad was attached to Gurkhas as a REME mechanic) and 4 years in Bulford Camp, Wiltshire. Germany was great, Bulford brilliant, but HK was fucking brilliant, especially for a teenage lad who loved females of (shall we say) a different upbringing. I think those two years were spent perpetually horny lol if you can remember, the jumbo floating restaurant in Hong Kong has sunk in open sea. its a 1,000 feet down now. End of an icon. |
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Post by keithAM11532 on Jul 12, 2022 16:36:58 GMT 1
Back to Mooy, the number of Championship clubs who have expressed interest in signing Mooy is in double figures...
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jul 12, 2022 16:38:45 GMT 1
Had goat curry many, many times.
Have had gin, of all descriptions and flavours many, many times.
Just never had a very hot goat curry and a fair amount of gin together.
The explosive results of alcohol and curry are not new to me but the expulsion of these two ingredients was quite alarming.
Machine gun using quick bursts is the only description I have for it.
The stocatto start and stop, which you have no control over, was perturbing as was the fairly real life accompanying sound effects.
Everyday is a school day it seems ..?
Her indoors said 'well you know what to expect the next time you eat and drink that much of that"..
She would have to think Im daft to do that again?🤨
Been invited on Sunday😙😙😙😙😙
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man (Destabiliser) on Jul 12, 2022 16:41:49 GMT 1
Back to Mooy, the number of Championship clubs who have expressed interest in signing Mooy is in double figures... I'd be surprised if he went to a rival. Suspect it's down to us and Celtic, assuming our interest is genuine. |
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Post by wigster on Jul 12, 2022 16:43:48 GMT 1
Sell Lewis O'Brien for £10 million plus, sign Mooy on good but not eye-watering wage (after £1 million signing on fee), sign this Wimbledon lad for £1 million, buy proven fast goalscorer for £2-3 million, and it leaves several millions for Dean "I never expected my money back" Hoyle.
This management lark is not that difficult is it?
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 12, 2022 16:44:15 GMT 1
Back to Mooy, the number of Championship clubs who have expressed interest in signing Mooy is in double figures... Of course it’s in double figures! But none of them are Huddersfield Town 😁 HK was an amazing place up until about a decade after you Brits handed her back. Got some stories that would rival Oti’s, a place where almost anything went. |
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 12, 2022 16:44:42 GMT 1
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Post by keithAM11532 on Jul 12, 2022 16:47:14 GMT 1
Back to Mooy, the number of Championship clubs who have expressed interest in signing Mooy is in double figures... I'd be surprised if he went to a rival. Suspect it's down to us and Celtic, assuming our interest is genuine. I would like to think that Aaron shared that sentiment - I am not sure he does. This is likely to be his last shot at a World Cup. So its a combination of pay - and quality of preparation. Is that us - not sure. |
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Post by ldr on Jul 12, 2022 16:58:51 GMT 1
Is his mate still at Celtic? Centre mid, decent player, but doesn’t like a tackle. I can’t be arsed to google him so if someone can do it for me.
Anyway, if he is, that could sway it.
Personally I’d say playing all the time in the Championship is a million times more valuable in international preparation that the SPL, where he might face only two challenging games by the time of the WC kick off.
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Post by Champers on Jul 12, 2022 17:02:08 GMT 1
Is his mate still at Celtic? Centre mid, decent player, but doesn’t like a tackle. I can’t be arsed to google him so if someone can do it for me. Anyway, if he is, that could sway it. Personally I’d say playing all the time in the Championship is a million times more valuable in international preparation that the SPL, where he might face only two challenging games by the time of the WC kick off. Tom Rogic. Also a free agent I believe after leaving at the end of last season. |
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Post by keithAM11532 on Jul 12, 2022 17:08:31 GMT 1
Is his mate still at Celtic? Centre mid, decent player, but doesn’t like a tackle. I can’t be arsed to google him so if someone can do it for me. Anyway, if he is, that could sway it. Personally I’d say playing all the time in the Championship is a million times more valuable in international preparation that the SPL, where he might face only two challenging games by the time of the WC kick off. read the link I posted on page 4. |
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Post by workshyfop on Jul 12, 2022 17:19:47 GMT 1
Back to Mooy, the number of Championship clubs who have expressed interest in signing Mooy is in double figures... Of course it’s in double figures! But none of them are Huddersfield Town 😁 HK was an amazing place up until about a decade after you Brits handed her back. Got some stories that would rival Oti’s, a place where almost anything went. Bloody loved HK! My uncle lived there so went a few times. Got a few Oti-esque stories involving horse racing, machete-wielding Triads, police with guns on the Chinese border, The Smugglers Inn (Stanley) happy six hours, ladies of the night in Macau, spies, the Star Ferry to Kowloon, a scrap in McDonald's, Aberdeen fish market, drunken antics in the aforementioned Jumbo restaurant, a ban from the ex-pat cricket club and amazing beaches. |
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Post by Teddington Ted on Jul 12, 2022 17:20:36 GMT 1
Not sure the affinity with us really exists.
Be like going back to a pub you drank in years ago where the landlord has changed, the juke box and pool table have gone and it now sells food served on a plank of wood.
Also, the barman no longer looks like Schindler. The new guy looks like LOB.
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Post by workshyfop on Jul 12, 2022 17:21:35 GMT 1
And yes please to Mooy. Could be Vallejo's replacement. Someone with ball control and a bit of composure. Hopefully wouldn't be as injury-prone.
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Post by workshyfop on Jul 12, 2022 17:22:52 GMT 1
Not sure the affinity with us really exists. Be like going back to a pub you drank in years ago where the landlord has changed, the juke box and pool table have gone and it now sells food served on a plank of wood. Also, the barman no longer looks like Schindler. The new guy looks like LOB. But all the old punters still love you and want to buy you a pint! |
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Jul 12, 2022 17:23:47 GMT 1
Sell Lewis O'Brien for £10 million plus, sign Mooy on good but not eye-watering wage (after £1 million signing on fee), sign this Wimbledon lad for £1 million, buy proven fast goalscorer for £2-3 million, and it leaves several millions for Dean "I never expected my money back" Hoyle. This management lark is not that difficult is it? 1) So 5 million on fees plus wages over the length of the contracts. How much (if any) is left out of 10 million? 2) Name the 'proven, fast goalscorer' available for £2-3 million |
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Jul 12, 2022 17:27:17 GMT 1
Mooy was a different level but how might it impact on the spirit in the dressing room if we brought him back on much higher wages than the rest of the squad?
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Post by Detective Boyle on Jul 12, 2022 17:32:42 GMT 1
Mooy was a different level but how might it impact on the spirit in the dressing room if we brought him back on much higher wages than the rest of the squad? Players are on different wages in every club from the premier league down to the semi pro leagues and we are no different. If a player can’t handle someone coming in who is better than them on higher wages then that’s a bit pathetic. |
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Jul 12, 2022 17:38:18 GMT 1
Back to Mooy, the number of Championship clubs who have expressed interest in signing Mooy is in double figures... I'd be surprised if he went to a rival. Suspect it's down to us and Celtic, assuming our interest is genuine. Id say thats down to your own sentimental heart though. He owes us nowt but I do hope upon hope he comes here, would provide us all with a lift with corberan leaving for seemingly lack of ambition reasons. Mooy's missus didnt seem right impressed with him or his agent when he signed for the Chinese side, she put something on social media complaining about him being so far away...I guess Huddersfield to Scotland is closer commute for him so you never knkw but suspect Middlesbrough will be leading that race if it is down to location, plus they'll pay more. Think Mooy doesn't get on well with the Celtic manager so unsure if he'd go there. |
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Post by ldotm on Jul 12, 2022 17:38:43 GMT 1
Mooy was a different level but how might it impact on the spirit in the dressing room if we brought him back on much higher wages than the rest of the squad? Players are on different wages in every club from the premier league down to the semi pro leagues and we are no different. If a player can’t handle someone coming in who is better than them on higher wages then that’s a bit pathetic. I agree but unfortunately it isn’t that simple in this day and age. Agents get wind and start getting in the ears of their clients “he’s on X amount, you’re worth that, they don’t value you enough etc” |
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Jul 12, 2022 17:45:08 GMT 1
Mooy was a different level but how might it impact on the spirit in the dressing room if we brought him back on much higher wages than the rest of the squad? Players are on different wages in every club from the premier league down to the semi pro leagues and we are no different. If a player can’t handle someone coming in who is better than them on higher wages then that’s a bit pathetic. Not as simple as you might think. We've offloaded our highest paid players and are currently operating on a much reduced budget. I just question the impact it might have on current players' new contract negotiations were we to bring about such a huge differential |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 12, 2022 17:53:37 GMT 1
Players are on different wages in every club from the premier league down to the semi pro leagues and we are no different. If a player can’t handle someone coming in who is better than them on higher wages then that’s a bit pathetic. I agree but unfortunately it isn’t that simple in this day and age. Agents get wind and start getting in the ears of their clients “he’s on X amount, you’re worth that, they don’t value you enough etc” You’re right but I’d like to think that just occasionally, a player who has a particular affinity with a club , may just want to come back. Maybe not but until he signs elsewhere I can’t help hoping. |
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 12, 2022 18:00:24 GMT 1
Players are on different wages in every club from the premier league down to the semi pro leagues and we are no different. If a player can’t handle someone coming in who is better than them on higher wages then that’s a bit pathetic. Not as simple as you might think. We've offloaded our highest paid players and are currently operating on a much reduced budget. I just question the impact it might have on current players' new contract negotiations were we to bring about such a huge differential I get it, but there are ways around labeling a figure. If Mooy was to get a World Cup spot, Town are due a payment, that payment can be part of his bonus structure. Lots of ways around a headline weekly wage. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 12, 2022 18:02:12 GMT 1
Not as simple as you might think. We've offloaded our highest paid players and are currently operating on a much reduced budget. I just question the impact it might have on current players' new contract negotiations were we to bring about such a huge differential I get it, but there are ways around labeling a figure. If Mooy was to get a World Cup spot, Town are due a payment, that payment can be part of his bonus structure. Lots of ways around a headline weekly wage. If the power of positive thinking can bring him here - I reckon we’re doing a good job! |
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Post by richhtfc on Jul 12, 2022 18:10:58 GMT 1
I get it, but there are ways around labeling a figure. If Mooy was to get a World Cup spot, Town are due a payment, that payment can be part of his bonus structure. Lots of ways around a headline weekly wage. If the power of positive thinking can bring him here - I reckon we’re doing a good job! Biggest hope for me is that with the World Cup only a few months away it’ll be important to him that he hits the ground running and gets plenty of game time. We are massively in front of the others in this regard being able to offer him familiarity with the area, set up, club and his abilities as a player. If he came to us it would remove a lot of the unknowns and presumably stress for him. |
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Post by Porrohman on Jul 12, 2022 18:13:20 GMT 1
Back to Mooy, the number of Championship clubs who have expressed interest in signing Mooy is in double figures... I'd be surprised if he went to a rival. Suspect it's down to us and Celtic, assuming our interest is genuine. Win win then 😉 |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 12, 2022 18:13:50 GMT 1
If the power of positive thinking can bring him here - I reckon we’re doing a good job! Biggest hope for me is that with the World Cup only a few months away it’ll be important to him that he hits the ground running and gets plenty of game time. We are massively in front of the others in this regard being able to offer him familiarity with the area, set up, club and his abilities as a player. Exactly Rich. Seems strange to spend so much energy on posting about something that may not happen but that just shows the impact he made at this club. I’ll never forget the look of disbelief I saw on the faces of everyone who sit around me when we first saw him play for us. |
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 12, 2022 18:17:13 GMT 1
Of course it’s in double figures! But none of them are Huddersfield Town 😁 HK was an amazing place up until about a decade after you Brits handed her back. Got some stories that would rival Oti’s, a place where almost anything went. Bloody loved HK! My uncle lived there so went a few times. Got a few Oti-esque stories involving horse racing, machete-wielding Triads, police with guns on the Chinese border, The Smugglers Inn (Stanley) happy six hours, ladies of the night in Macau, spies, the Star Ferry to Kowloon, a scrap in McDonald's, Aberdeen fish market, drunken antics in the aforementioned Jumbo restaurant, a ban from the ex-pat cricket club and amazing beaches. 🤣 sounds like you’ve covered some doozies. I’ll add, commandeering a taxi and taking over the taxi radio broadcast, knives and guns pulled, championship golf courses across the border, bonus days that weren’t mine, reverse racism, betting, 3 day benders, drunk ferry rides and Lantau, Colombians and Fenwick’s, and 7’s rugby. Left a lot of brain cells in HK 😅 |
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Post by goodbet on Jul 12, 2022 18:33:36 GMT 1
Back to Mooy, the number of Championship clubs who have expressed interest in signing Mooy is in double figures... I'd be surprised if he went to a rival. Suspect it's down to us and Celtic, assuming our interest is genuine. I thought that this was just us fans indulging in flights of fancy. I haven't seen any links worth a dam. It would be nice but lets not gat carried away until it actually appears to be happening. |
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