Meanwhile on RTG (It's not opinions, it's not emotions, it's just toxic) Mayenda is rubbish https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threa...ead-ko-12-00-sky-sports.1638834/post-41273538 O'Nien is rubbish (Not his first or his last post slagging the lad off) https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threa...ead-ko-12-00-sky-sports.1638834/post-41273572 F OFF SUNDERLAND https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threa...ead-ko-12-00-sky-sports.1638834/post-41273616
I think this thread needs another RTG post If posts were pints RTG was a cracking boozer that served perfectly chilled Double Maxim non stop. Over time the bar staff (mods) watered it down but I didn't notice as it was too strong to begin with. Eventually I realised the beer was mostly water and I'd sobered up. Half the punters were AWOL and the others were clinging on to the old days. The younguns frequented Twitter (Joseph's) and thought if you hoyed out insults and hung out in a clique, people would like them. I staggered out one night and found this place, which I found heavy going at first as I was too used to a toxic environment. Over time I learned one again to post like a decent human being. At the moment I'm happy with the way things are going at the club which is a huge improvement
'I staggeredout one night and found this place, which I found heavy going at first as I was too used to a toxic environment.' That's a very good point actually. RTG is very fast moving and a bit of a wild roller coaster ... ... the problem is that it makes you feel sick after a while, too many people screaming and wanting another go. I had a look today, as I always do post-match, to see what the decent posters are saying. One of the worst of the clique, Daffy, is the main cheerleader today, as if he's one of of our most loyal and passionate supporters. Last week he'd posted a thread absolutely savaging every aspect of the club, sadly that's not unusual. As usual any defence was met with ridicule and 'happy clapperism' abuse. And of course the clique now want to join in with the fun, after a great win, so it's 'We're all Sunderland supporters so let's not argue'. Any criticism of them is met with, 'So, after a great game your first thought is to have a go at fellow supporters who were calling SAFC total shyte a few days ago'
Just like the first cuckoo of spring, or the first Christmas advert of October, we've just had the first, 'No one's more pleased to be proved wrong' of the season The winner/loser this time is 'daveyspants' with "Nobody could be more pleased than me with the way we have started." Sadly for Davey I expect everyone is more pleased he's wrong than himself. This is after he created this thread only three weeks ago ... "Expect a sh*t start.........to the season..... Then expect things to get worse, we are no better off than we were last season." Now he's created a new apology thread so he can join in the fun with people enjoying our start to the season. It's just history repeating itself ...
I hate those types of posters, My Opinion and I'm Right, Grrrrr "Other poster but..." My Opinion and I'm Right, Grrrrr "another poster but..." My Opinion and I'm Right, Grrrrr "a different poster but..." My Opinion and I'm Right, Grrrrr "Most posters but..." Ok, I was wrong and I am happy to admit it. No, your'e only apologising becasue you went on like a tit, not giving anyone elses opinion any credit, you know the ones, those that were right.
This is a hard post for me. After eight years caring for Mrs Smug I've finally lost the battle. She became totally dependent on alcohol, depressed and suffering anxiety attacks. During that time she's had four serious suicide attempts and other 'cries for help'. I've fought to get her the help she needed, tried to get her family involved and done everything possible to make her life wonderful. It was wonderful but nothing helped ... the depression made her drink and the drink made her depressed. We've been employed by bankers, Sheikhs, Oligarchs as well as lovely and decent normal people. We've lived in the most incredible places, had power boats and brought family & friends to the property, from the airport, in the company helicopter. We've also had immense respect and affection from some of the property owners including this one. Nothing worked, absolutely nothing and it's been a huge test but, thankfully, I'm an eternal optimist who believes that being kind, generous and decent with people eventually comes back on you. If I've been abrupt with people on here I'll apologise up to a point but almost always stand by what I post. Mrs Smug has now gone to be cared for by her family, good luck to them all. Some of you may have noticed I've quite often talked about an upcoming match, where I've booked a ticket, travel and accommodation, only to say, on the day, that Mrs Smug couldn't be left. That's when I've given my ticket away and apologised. On other occasions I've taken a chance, gone to the game and had a cracking time with the lads. Sadly, as soon as I was on the train home, I've starting calling home and getting no answer. I've called and texted all the way home becoming more and more anxious ... multiple attempted suicides has that effect. I've arrived home to find a drunken heap on the floor who's become violent when woken. Now she's elsewhere I can happily plan trips/flights/trains for games like this weekend. I'm off soon to stay in North Shields, with friends, so I don't have another 'crack of dawn' saga tomorrow After decades of generally happy marriage, that was bliss for the first ten years, it's hard but I'm a happy bloke who always finds a way through whatever life throws at me ... ... so now that's off my chest, HA’WAY THE LADS and let's get back to the top of that table
It never fails to amaze me what people go through in their private lives and still maintain a dignified approach to life despite...in some cases...what chaos is going on in the background. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family Smug...not easy to speak out on such a subject, just hope it was some kind of release and you can get on with your life and your wife can find the help she needs
Take care Smug, you are going through the mill at the moment. I hope everything turns out well for you both. If you need a chat just pm me
So sorry to hear that Smug, I can't begin to imagine what you've been going through. Stay strong mate, and if there's owt I can do, don't hesitate to ask.
Thoughts of strength and healing to you , Mrs Smug and families. Keep going , us lot will be with you .
Just dipping my toe in here again because ive always had the greatest respect for you as a man, poster and human being. So sorry to hear this mate. Life has many ways of testing us, and i hope you are ok. Im only ever an inbox away.
You have my upmost respect. People don't know what goes on behind closed doors or inside someones head. People don't suffer just physical pain, for that there's medication that does not effect your cognitive ability, mental pain sufferers don't have that luxury. All the best Will
A hard thing to write about Smug, life throws some terrible curve balls and it's how we deal with them. You've done your best by your wife and here's hoping in time you get the outcome you deserve. All the best mate, stay positive.
Cap doffed for an incredibly moving and brave post. thoughts with you and Mrs Smug, I hope she can find some peace and overcome her demons
Touches a nerve with me this mate, not to your extent though. I have to plan time away from home, even just local nights out, and often stress how things will be when I get home. Often not worth the stress. I stress, this is not the same as your experience. Testament to you mate how you've got through this far still in one piece. Hope all works out the best for both of you.
Cheers to you and everyone else, it's truly appreciated. I always try to be 'up', optimistic and hopeful for the other people, on here, who may well have their own crosses to bear ... ... none of us know when we'll be next, I've had a charmed life until now so try to be there for anyone who has a fall.
You were the reason I moved over to this forum from ‘owa the road’. Specifically it was when you broke the news about the American lot investing and we all thought the club would finally hit the big time. I stayed because I enjoyed the talk here and you could always be relied on to talk sense. So I’ll reiterate what others have said. Even though I’m on the other side of the world if there is anything at all I can do just reach out. You would always be welcome at Chez Krankie if you decided to pop over.
