Recent content by Large Elephant

Thanks Trumpton. I was aware of that. What I meant was 'Do Hull City still use the arena?' (as was suggested earlier).

Do they still actually use the arena?

Really? I though it was an absolute classic finish (Oh, and I still haven't actually seen it!)

For me it is: - 1) Deano v Bristol City 2) Diame v Sheff Wed 3) Adam Armstrong v A team that doesn't do too well in play off finals. Must admit I haven't even seen the goal but for some reason it's definitely in my top three!

Yes a sensible suggestion. I recall that a similar scheme was suggested about 20 years ago and several times since then. The club originally claimed that they couldn't get involved in traffic management and it was a matter for the council and / or the police. Apparently the council needed some...

So very sad. Had the pleasure of meeting Dave (& Si) a couple of times. Two of the nicest guys I ever met and so enthusiastic about food (and bikes). Enjoyed their TV programmes too - despite me rarely cooking anything more complicated than toast! RIP Dave - you will be missed.

Pete moved up to Middlesbrough for a while and Brendon was actually born there.

Yeah, I suspect it was just the Allams. Who could blame him?

Actually there was one in the room of a pub (earlier in the day) - and yet nobody said a word!

Spain's 5th largest city? That would be Zaragoza then - see https://www.statista.com/statistics/275361/largest-cities-in-spain/ I believe Bilbao is the10th largest in Spain. As I think I mentioned we loved the city but it certainly isn't the place for late eating or drinking (at least it wasn't...

As I said we were actually there for real. There is quite a drinking culture around 5pm to 7pm (locals drinking after work) but there is absolutely nothing open on a week night after midnight. This was the case in May 2023 antway. Yes, there were plenty of bars and restaurants but they all...

Did I read the article? No - only the bits I could read without signing up to something I didn't particularly want. I have however visited and experienced the place for a week. We talked to several locals, we toured the place quite extensively both independently and with the help of an excellent...

Obviously you were always going to disagree with what I had said but we certainly were looking very hard. We also had the help of an excellent local tour guide who took us to a number of good bars and restaurants but almost none of which served food after about 8pm. Some great bars in the old...

Yeah we were told that when we arrived in Bilbao last May. Unfortunately nearly all the bars and restaurants were closed by 9pm. Loved the place but very difficult to find anywhere that stayed open late.

Yes and not a great middle or end either. Lost 1-6. Can't remember seeing such a one-sided match at any level. Swansea U21s could easily have hit double figures but, with the match won, they just took their foot off the gas a bit and pinged the ball about between themselves to keep possession...