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  1. MackemInTheMiddle

    Off Topic Airports

    I always use www.arguscarhire.com as a comparison site, usually pretty wide range of hire firms in their search
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    Off Topic Rented house

    son rented a couple of years ago and was v frustrated with landlord so appreciate the frustration you must be suffering but if this is costing you money in bills then probably landlord should be paying as he’s not maintaining the property. He has legal obligations to do so.
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    Off Topic Rented house

    Get on to Citizens Advice they’ll point you in the right direction.
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    Off Topic Wycliffe Hall near Barnard Castle

    So you can go to the octopus’ garden? In the shade of course.
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    Off Topic Wycliffe Hall near Barnard Castle

    Does that mean that he's now got a ticket to ride?
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    Boxing Day roll call

    3 of us in Black Cats, unfortunately eldest is working :-{
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    Steve Bruce a geordie a newcastle fan

    Hate to say it but well played to Shelvey for playing to the whistle but what on earth was the ref thinking? Once flag went up he’s got 2 options: 1. Blow for offside or 2. Indicate play-on as per advantage situation ( both arm raised and pointing forward ) Silly burger did neither and caused...
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    Match Day Thread Gillingham FC v Sunderland - FA Cup replay- Tuesday 19th November - KO 19:45

    Great OP as ever RTB, cheers. 10 first team squad unavailable due to long-, short-term injuries plus internationals so lots of U23’s in squad. Hopefully win and start to generate some positivity but we’re probably underdogs for this one - never thought I’d say we were underdogs to Gillingham...
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    Serious takeover talk

    SD recently discussed this on a podcast - agrees it’s not good but we’re tied into a contract with current provider for this year. He talked about similar set up to Spurs with the rapid fill beers as well as improved quality catering options.
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    Serious takeover talk

    Depends what the 'expand' vision is? The stadium is designed to be extended to 62k(?) without changing the footprint - the roof on the west stand pivots through 90 degrees to form the back wall of an extension to the upper concourse, pop the pre-cast concrete in for the seats and then put the...
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    Match Day Thread Sunderland v MK Dons - Saturday 28th September - KO 15:00

    Great OP as usual RTB, thanks. Some tough decisions for JR today, opportunity to send a message to the squad by shuffling the pack after a midweek win. Never expect us to get a clean sheet at home at minute so going for 3 - 1.
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    Quinn’s bar

    Not done Quinn’s Bar, but I think you go in the main entrance in the West Stand and seats are in the central part of the West Stand. Enjoy!
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    Serious takeover talk

    We aren't a listed company so they can announce when they like rather than on a weekday so I think you maybe right that it will be Saturday at the game with the new owners on the pitch for the announcement. Should give a great boost to the crowd ( or at least the half that are at their seats 15...
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    Serious takeover talk

    Sounds like the Italian version of 'allo 'allo! <laugh>. Could re-develop brownfield sites in Hendon or Pennywell and relocate the businesses there. Puts companies in better facilities with better access to transport routes like A19. As a city, we really under-utilise the riverside upstream of...
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    Serious takeover talk

    There were plans previously drawn up to convert the Sheepfolds area into a 'sports quarter' but the council couldn't fund it in these times of austerity. Maybe the Dell boys will look to rejuvenate that? Would mean a load of compulsory purchases and relocation of existing busineses but they look...