I like this extension, definitely gonna use it!Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2024 1:17 pm I quite like extending to 100 doors and seeing if people still stick after you open 98.
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- Thu May 16, 2024 12:06 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: The Monty Hall Problem
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3763
Re: The Monty Hall Problem
- Thu May 16, 2024 12:05 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown on YouTube [etc.]
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14394
Re: Countdown on YouTube [etc.]
Some pupils had been asking about some of my numbers round. Narcissistically just uploaded one to YouTube to show them, the stupid 925 one:
https://youtu.be/Qb6ueHOjE3I?si=l0VT0mRMmqO_wNR-
https://youtu.be/Qb6ueHOjE3I?si=l0VT0mRMmqO_wNR-
- Wed May 15, 2024 1:05 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: The Monty Hall Problem
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3763
Re: The Monty Hall Problem
Wanted somewhere to share a revelation I had when I was telling a group of pupils about the Monty Hall problem. Let me change the scenario slightly: Three doors, one door has a load of money behind it and the other two are empty. You pick a door. The host then says: 'Keep that one door, and win its ...
- Sat Sep 16, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: A surge of formidable Irish Countdowners
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3690
Re: A surge of formidable Irish Countdowners
Purely self serving question here - myself and Eoin Jackson meeting in a semi-final. Have there been any all-Irish finals or is that potentially the latest stage all-Irish meeting?
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:47 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdowners in the news
- Replies: 243
- Views: 151715
Re: Countdowners in the news
Finished 18th. A cool $345,000.
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:10 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdowners in the news
- Replies: 243
- Views: 151715
Re: Countdowners in the news
I'm a bit hooked on Andrew's progress now, despite not knowing him.
He's now sitting in 24th, but only 50 players left. Guaranteed to win at least €188,400 now.
He's now sitting in 24th, but only 50 players left. Guaranteed to win at least €188,400 now.
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:26 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18093
Re: Mastermind
Don't really remember, but equally don't remember any massive pauses. Filming was late July, so probably heard back and had an audition about now (maybe a bit later), and got audition result fairly soon after that. Oh cool, thanks for the response. In the interim, I have heard back about my applica...
- Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18093
Re: Mastermind
I'm going to be filming for the next series of Mastermind on the evening of 24th July. If anyone (nearby or otherwise) fancies coming along to Media City for non-Countdown filming and to keep me company in the green room let me know. I can have 3 guests in the green room, as well as up to 7 additio...
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:49 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown adjudication dictionary
- Replies: 103
- Views: 13539
Re: Countdown adjudication dictionary
Just here to politely laugh at the suggestion that Oxford should publish a definitive word list. I get Collins do that for Scrabble, but I imagine that's potentially tied in with some sort of endorsement which makes them money. As much as you all love Countdown, I don't think Oxford would be massive...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 5:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
- Replies: 63
- Views: 4044
Re: Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Sad that a mother/grandmother died, obviously. I was more upset when Prince died. He was my royalty. It is also perfectly reasonable for people to be annoyed and complain about the OTT fawning coverage and cancellation of loads of stuff. I will happily enjoy a day of work though, albeit somewhat hyp...
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 2:22 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Wordle
- Replies: 81
- Views: 14471
Re: Wordle
I find playing on easy mode so monotonous though. Once you get a method nailed on, just fire out the same 3/4 starting words and you're done. I find it more exilharating to introduce a bit of jeapordy. I've only failed once* 'hard' mode, so I'm either very lucky or their are tactics involved to a gr...
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:45 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Wordle
- Replies: 81
- Views: 14471
Re: Wordle
I noticed a few people failed on yesterday's Wordle (CATER). They got the ATER and ran out of guesses for the first letter. I went for WHEEL. Took out WATER, HATER and LATER in one go. That's how you're supposed to play, losers. That's how you play if you play on easy mode. Some of us prefer a bit ...
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:41 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Wordle
- Replies: 81
- Views: 14471
Re: Wordle
Excellent!Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:31 pm Sorry Noel. Though I will admit to using a spreadsheet.
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:04 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Wordle
- Replies: 81
- Views: 14471
Re: Wordle
Kilordle is excellent! I'm down to 45 guesses. I don't know if I have the stamina to try and get it below 45, not sure what the minimum actually is!
- Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:56 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1801212
Re: Politics in General
The staggered leaking of photos and videos is hilarious, as it is clearly a power move (probably by Rishi Sunak).
Doesn't pardon the fact Johnson is just an absolute tube though.
Doesn't pardon the fact Johnson is just an absolute tube though.
- Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:42 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1801212
Re: Politics in General
Oh sorry, yep, context is useful!Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:36 pmSince that post won't age well, this is the story being referred to. But anyway, could be Sunak after the top job. I've no idea really.
Will anything come of it?
- Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:28 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1801212
Re: Politics in General
It's laughable really, isn't it?
Any money on Sunak being the leaker of the video?
Any money on Sunak being the leaker of the video?
- Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrums with multiple solutions
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3225
Re: Conundrums with multiple solutions
Are there any word which are 9 letters which, in one definition can be a plural, in another definition could be a verb?
JUMPS
More than one jump
OR
'She jumps'
But obviously the 9 letter equivalent.
What would happen in that case?
JUMPS
More than one jump
OR
'She jumps'
But obviously the 9 letter equivalent.
What would happen in that case?
- Fri Oct 08, 2021 5:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dr Imafidon to stand in for Riley
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5367
Re: Dr Imafidon to stand in for Riley
I imagine Eoin has been top of his game from the start, for any job he's ever done. That's a level us mere mortals can only hope to reach
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:45 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Biggest sporting upsets or long odds victory?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4146
Re: Biggest sporting upsets or long odds victory?
Barca vs PSG
6-1 after being 4-0 down in the first leg. On 87 minutes, they still needed 3 goals. The 6th goal going in was absolutely mental.
Again, as mentioned, not so much an upset as much as a great comeback.
6-1 after being 4-0 down in the first leg. On 87 minutes, they still needed 3 goals. The 6th goal going in was absolutely mental.
Again, as mentioned, not so much an upset as much as a great comeback.
- Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Black To Front Spoilers for Friday 10 September 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 54)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3110
Re: Black To Front Spoilers for Friday 10 September 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 54)
I appreciated itGavin Chipper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:16 pm Yes, I remember the discussion, and it was that discussion that I was alluding to and was connected to the "joke".
- Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Black To Front Spoilers for Friday 10 September 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 54)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3110
Re: Black To Front Spoilers for Friday 10 September 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 54)
I know we had a big discussion about this a while ago, and I shouldn't be prejudiced and everything, and I'm all for diversity, but Anne-Marie said "haitch". Not sure if I've shared this story on here before. In Belfast (and the surrounding area) how you say that letter aitch/haitch, is o...
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
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Re: The C4C Football Thread
Hahahah, that is excellentMarc Meakin wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:49 pm
I remember back in the 80s it was innocent until proven Irish
But that's not relevant here
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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nauseating Fans of cancel culture, mandatory vetting etc. might find it nauseating, but thankfully in law "innocent until proven guilty" is still in place. Perhaps in the future the trial by jury system will get replaced by a Twitter vote based on how nauseated people feel, but not as yet...
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:00 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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I'm sure the British press will be all over this, particularly if the Mendy case goes to trial and he is convicted They are decidedly not all over this. The coverage of Ronaldo's return and re-debut today has been nauseating. There is still an open civil case in the US, I wonder if Man United will ...
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:56 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Words and expressions that grind your gears
- Replies: 108
- Views: 21959
Re: Words and expressions that grind your gears
"cis" You don't need a new word to needlessly state that you are normal. I realise it's your whole shtick and you want reactions from people, but you really are a jackass at times aren't you? The Cisalpine region (first used some time in the 16th Century) is used to describe the southern ...
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:37 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Re: The C4C Football Thread
Apologies, talking about unpleasant things here. I've been finding all the Ronaldo love and adulation these past few days somewhat jarring. There have been approximately zero major news outlets mentioning the allegation against him, which is still ongoing. In summary: 2005 arrest, after two women ac...
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers
- Replies: 65
- Views: 13271
Re: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers
Rachel does the calculations for you. Apterous does too. Not during the 30s. The point Noel is making is you effectively have the aid of a calculator during the 30s Yep, this is it. Although I've been trying to think of a way that you could do it on an app without calculating it for you, and I can'...
- Sun Aug 08, 2021 5:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers
- Replies: 65
- Views: 13271
Re: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers
Whole app is landscape now. Numbers screen looks a bit better than before too: https://i.ibb.co/Y03xy4s/Whats-App-Image-2021-08-06-at-20-03-27.jpg This looks great! Can I ask what way the numbers work? One thing I don't like about the official app is that the numbers round does the calculation for ...
- Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:33 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Olympics 2020
- Replies: 135
- Views: 17828
Re: Olympics 2020
Of the names mentioned since I posted, I've heard.of Kipchoge, SAFP and DAS.
I would agree though, that the athletics are the main spectacle.
The swimming definitely has a claim, along with the athletics, to be a lot 'purer' (leaving that undefined). Id probably stick weightlifting in there as well.
I would agree though, that the athletics are the main spectacle.
The swimming definitely has a claim, along with the athletics, to be a lot 'purer' (leaving that undefined). Id probably stick weightlifting in there as well.
- Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:58 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Olympics 2020
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- Views: 17828
Re: Olympics 2020
When you talk about Athletics and popularity of athletes, really you're talking about the 100m (and potentially 200m).
Michael Phelps is considerably more famous than any long jumper/high jumper/hurdler etc.
Michael Phelps is considerably more famous than any long jumper/high jumper/hurdler etc.
- Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:48 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Olympics 2020
- Replies: 135
- Views: 17828
Re: Olympics 2020
Mostly looking forward to watching Simone Biles
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:18 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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- Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:04 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
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Re: Politics in General
Rhys Benjamin wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:10 pm You don't even need to do that.
40p will get you 1kg of carrots at Tesco.
Alright there, Annunziata.
https://cookingonabootstrap.com/2020/07 ... ompassion/
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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I see what you did thereCallum Todd wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:28 pm We go again at the next major international tournament in 2024.
I like to think I'll be principled, but I think I'll probably watch it
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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I was gutted for Saka, Rashford and Sancho, penalties can be cruel. I think England feel at the final hurdle for two reasons: - Poor game management: there is so much attacking talent at their disposal and it wasn't really used properly. - Italy were just better. Their quality came through in the en...
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:22 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Im pretty sure that's just a picture some randomer madeFred Mumford wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:11 pm You have to admire the sheer wit and hilarity though, and of course everyone cares about the FAI's take on it. How did their team do by the way?
- Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Is it though?Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:19 pm But they probably should have done since it's Brazil, Argentina and the rest.
- Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:56 am
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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That's this one checked off the listMarc Meakin wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:59 pm Messi wont go down as an all time great until he wins a Copa Anerica or World Cup.
Ronaldo has won a major international trophy.
- Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:32 am
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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To be honest, I don't really begrudge the England team for the penalty, that's part of the game. I also agree with Conor, I think they'd have won in ET regardless. I suppose it should just put an end to the narrative that only foreigners dive. As mentioned before, the current crop of England conflic...
- Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:12 am
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Shocking decision. Two balls on the pitch and a blatant dive. and two balls on the pitch literally a foot apart at one point. I think the ref was addressing the stonewall penalty earlier on Harry Kane.that he didnt even check. I must have missed the 2 balls incident The ref was crap the free kicks ...
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:54 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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and two balls on the pitch literally a foot apart at one point.Mark James wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:49 pm Shocking decision. Two balls on the pitch and a blatant dive.
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:13 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Typing this whilst it's currently 1-1. Denmark definitely look more like scoring. Saw a newspaper back page today (the Mirror I think) IT'S ITALY VS ENGLAND* or denmark Granted, that's only one newspaper and isn't necessarily reflective of the majority of England fans/media etc. You can understand w...
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:43 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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I wonder at what point people will realise that although it takes basically the same amount of effort to win the Euros as the World Cup, it's still not the big prize. Whatever happens, it will still be 55 years and counting. The group stages of the Euros are considerably easier. The fact you can ge...
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:51 pm
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I wonder at what point people will realise that although it takes basically the same amount of effort to win the Euros as the World Cup, it's still not the big prize. Whatever happens, it will still be 55 years and counting. The group stages of the Euros are considerably easier. The fact you can ge...
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:17 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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There are 10 South American teams.
3 in the top 10 (Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay)
5 in the top 20 (Colombia and Chile)
3 in the top 10 (Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay)
5 in the top 20 (Colombia and Chile)
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:42 am
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*are still
Copa America Final in Saturday night - Brazil v Argentina
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:33 pm
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Best day of international football I've watched. Tomorrow probably gonna be a bit duff in comparison. Agreed. Just as tense without the quality. Ukraine for another upset The tension must come from having a vested interest (being English or German). From my perspective, the game was just incredibly...
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:00 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Best day of international football I've watched.
Tomorrow probably gonna be a bit duff in comparison.
Tomorrow probably gonna be a bit duff in comparison.
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:06 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Ronaldo and free-kicks. Someone needs to have a word with him. He used to be absolutely unreal at them. Like, best in the world levels. Now he's just dire.
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:35 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Also on that topic, what (if anything) did y'all make of the whole 'moving the drinks bottles' thing at the Euros press conferences recently? As much as it wasa bit of a gimmicky PR thing I quite liked it, and thought UEFA's response to it was pathetic. My favourite was the player who, in his press...
- Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:29 am
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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I would slightly dispute this one. His problems were more injury than anything. In saying that, part of the reason Messi/C Ronaldo are so good is they have avoided injury, and that's not all luck.
I maintain that without injuries, Ronaldo would/could have been the greatest ever.
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:34 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:46 pm One thing thats irrefutable is that natural talent without hard work and dedication usually means a players star may burn twice as bright but only half as long.
Like the Gazzas , Ballotellis and George Best
Ronaldinho
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:16 pm
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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Belgium (without De Bruyne) Is having to come from behind against Denmark any worse than "only" narrowly beating ten-man Wales? I'd expect a right good match between Belgium and Italy if both make the quarters, and personally I prefer the best players to beat the best systems, i.e. Belgiu...
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:41 am
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It's always around this time of year that my faint Italian heritage comes to the fore... When they meet a decent team they will lose Very possibly! The thing is though, that's mostly based in conjecture, they've shown no weakness whatsoever though. Most other teams have though, especially France, P...
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:11 am
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- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
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It's always around this time of year that my faint Italian heritage comes to the fore...
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
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What do you mean by this (in particular, what do you mean by a hand up)? Genuinely interested. Social security programs should not just be quote-unquote "free money", they should be helping people back into financial self-sustainability. Therefore, simply doing a Robin Hood that Mark seem...
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:08 pm
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Verratti, I can see that he is very clearly a beautiful man.
Hazard though, really?
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:06 pm
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Messi wont go down as an all time great until he wins a Copa Anerica or World Cup. Ronaldo has won a major international trophy. (Prefacing this with the futility that people don't change minds on this) I always find this argument ridiculous. Ronaldo won Euro 2016, the team won one game in 90 minut...
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:20 am
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https://www.spiegel.de/international/eu ... 41349.htmlL'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:19 am
Portugal! Another team that are well worth a look!