A good time to look at the BBC gossip stats before jumping to conclusions. http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37975118 Hope that works. Hello everyone.
It might well be a good time to review, and take notice of, these stats, but we can't help but worry about possible departures from S.A.F.C. 'cos that's what we do I've noticed you being 'about' lately . . . . welcome
I thought I'd logged on a few weeks ago and when I thought I was on I wasn't. It probably showed me watching but not able to join in. Not my fault though. This place isn't easy to join. That locked out thread is a great idea by the way. I'd keep it pinned up there.
Can't be too selective Nostalgic. It took me bloody ages and a manc to get on! Cheers for the welcome though. Glad ya like old Charlie H.
One in three rumours turning out to be accurate is a lot more than I expected, dunno if the BBC are spinning it somewhat to make themselves seem more legit. I'd never really considered that some clubs regularly have way more false rumours then others but it certainly seems to be the case.
I read it 3 different ways. It's the only local paper mentioned which suggests they've got good local sources. Or, they've got a good young analyst **** hot on twitter. Or, just plain lucky bastards!
Maybe the Chronicle have been taking the tea lady at Sunderland out for boozy lunches and getting info out of her. There's likely to be someone at the club who'd be willing to leak transfer news for a few quid anyway. Short probably.
Informative article - Thanks. please log in to view this image That sure is one ugly football. Anyone around that kicked one of those? Could the players make that ball dip and swerve?
Got to own up to bashing one of those around, but that is one of the better ones. The "model" before that had laces across the area where the air nozzle was pushed when the ball was inflated. The one there at least did not need laces and took a pin type inflator. The only way to master it was through brute force when shooting or delicately using the outside of the foot to bamboozle neanderthal defenders. Have a look at this: please log in to view this image
These so called men fall and roll about in agony when a plastic football (14 - 16 oz) hits them ,i used to prepare the match balls and the kick about balls ,lace out ,inflate the bladder and tie off tuck under the leather casing relace always flat with no twist ,always finish from where you started by pulling back under the cross over and tighten through your original loop and tuck under , NO knots or twists . Apply dubbin to panels ,stitching and lace ,same dubbin used on your boots as well. Has been known to soak a ball in a bucket of water as well if the visitors had good wingers etc ,no long throws into the box unless you were Charles Atlas.
Like they say in the Navy - back when men were made of steel and ships were made of wood. ...and spiked with a good dose of helium on the cooresponding away fixture!
