This forum is still brilliant TSS and I'd say it has been less hassle and grief on it recently than it ever has. You can even have a good debate without all the name calling and abusive language that used to happen. Even last week S.I.R. the party and I had a good debate about Pelle with no silliness. It was a passionate discussion with people joining in on both sides. That's what it's about. It is a football forum with a variety of ages and types. There is always going to be some ribbing and some who draw it more than others. I'd even say that some like to draw it in. It's not a private members club. Memories must be short if you think it was brilliant and now is just "ok" There used to be weekly rucks on here with people spoiling for a fight all the time.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-32009961 Edit: Posted this before realising Farage's family was with him.
I like Bale for obvious reasons, and I like Ancellotti as I think he's a gent... ...but the Ronaldo and Pepe effect means I cannit like Real. On the other topic, for what it's worth, the forum is great at the moment, and there's nothing wrong with some gentle ribbing, which is all that's happened.