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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by The Ides of March, Oct 24, 2016.

  1. Lovelocum

    Lovelocum Well-Known Member

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    Anyone watching Derek Acorah vs Wallin tonight?
     
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  2. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Just stuck it on. No guarantee I won't be asleep by then though.

    Can see Wallin getting robbed on the cards.
     
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  3. Lovelocum

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    Yeah I’m not paying it. Seeing Del in progressive states of disrepair is both macabre and intriguing though.

    I was thinking that, setting up a cheeky title shot for dels 50th. Or fury Chisora 4
     
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  4. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    He's definitely going to be a very unwell (and rich) man in later life. Bloke's a scumbag though so won't lose too much sleep over it.
     
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  5. Lovelocum

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    Why do you say that? He’s a bit of a dick and supports Reform etc, is there something I don’t know about?
     
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  6. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Punched his girlfriend up years ago.
     
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  7. Lovelocum

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    Didn’t realise that, just looked it up.
     
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  8. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    That fighter was a proper borefest.
     
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  9. Lovelocum

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    I’ve only got it on in the background, waiting for the ‘main event’
     
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  10. Lovelocum

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    WTF? They’ve upgraded Chisora Wallin to IBF eliminator? No way. The corruption knows no bounds.
     
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  11. saintrichie123

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    Three months for cheating… not a lot, is it?
     
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  13. tomw24

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    He didn't cheat. He took something he shouldn't of by accident which didn't enhance his performance.
     
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  14. jaySFC

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    He did not cheat and even WADA has said that. The tiny amount of the drug he absorbed from a treatment spray did not have any performing-enhancing benefit. So this case is about negligence of his team rather than the actual doping.
     
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    Ah, I see. And shouldn’t HAVE. <badger>
     
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  16. ChilcoSaint

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    Geraint Thomas has announced his retirement from competitive cycling at the end of the 2025 season. An absolute British sporting giant, he will turn 39 in May, so it’s probably the right time to call it a day.
     
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  17. Number 1 Jasper

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    F1 launch of all 10 teams at the O2 Arena .

    The band came on and I switched off the TV .

    and then this .


    Fourmaux fined for swearing on WRC TV broadcast
    The Hyundai driver has been penalised for his comments at the end of stage 18 at Rally Sweden amid the FIA's clampdown on swearing
     
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  18. Number 1 Jasper

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    F1 launch of all 10 teams at the O2 Arena .

    The band came on and I switched off the TV .

    and then this .


    Fourmaux fined for swearing on WRC TV broadcast
    The Hyundai driver has been penalised for his comments at the end of stage 18 at Rally Sweden amid the FIA's clampdown on swearing

    has been fined €10,000 and hit with a further suspended €20,000 fine for using “inappropriate language” during a World Rally Championship television interview.

    The Hyundai driver’s comments following the end of stage 18 at Rally Sweden have been deemed to have breached FIA Article 12.2.1.l of the 2025 FIA International Sporting Code.

    Fourmaux was asked for a summary of his rally that included a “messy” startline incident at the beginning of stage 11, where the Frenchman began the stage without his helmet strap properly fastened.

    “I had a clean stage, the ruts are really tricky,” he said. “I think it will be difficult to do a good time.

    “There is a lot of sweeping in the beginning. We f***ed up yesterday [referring to his stage 11 incident].”

    The fine follows a move by the world motorsport governing body to clamp down on drivers using swear words during events.


    “Following the completion of the Power Stage of Rally Sweden 2025, the driver conducted a post-stage interview and concluded the interview with the words '… we f***ed up yesterday',” read a stewards report.

    “The Rally.TV commentator then proceeded to respond to the driver’s comment with 'apologies for the language there'.

    “The driver explained that he was referring to the mistake(s) he had made on the previous day [Saturday, February 15, 2025] and that he used the words in a colloquial and descriptive way, in the sense that he had made a mistake. He apologised as he did not mean to offend or insult anyone by using those words.


    The stewards reminded the driver and the team representative of the stance of the FIA regarding not only inappropriate language but also verbal/physical abuse, and making/displaying political, religious and personal statements or comments notably in violation of the general principle of neutrality promoted by the FIA under its statutes.

    “The stewards and the FIA acknowledge that the words in question have unfortunately become common colloquialisms. However, it is essential to emphasise that this does not diminish the fact that such language is widely regarded as profanity and is inappropriate in public discourse, including live television broadcasts.


    Public platforms are not solely intended for audiences familiar with these colloquialisms but also reach diverse cultures and individuals, who may find such words offensive.

    “Motorsport is a global sport, engaging people of various age groups and cultural backgrounds, some of whom may misinterpret or take offence to these expressions.

    “Given this, the FIA remains committed to ensuring that inappropriate language is not used in public forums, including visual and audible media, press conferences, and social media.

    “Furthermore, as public figures and role models for future generations of athletes and fans, sportspersons are expected to uphold a standard of professionalism and respect in their communication.”

    The stewards report concluded that “the aforementioned penalty, as well as the suspended penalty, is proportional” to the FIA’s ISC guidelines.
     
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  19. Le Tissier's Laces

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    I hate the FIA.
     
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  20. Number 1 Jasper

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    It all went downhill quickly IMHO With the Sad death of Charlie whiting .

    This Ben Slammeditin

    Is a dangerous man , and I despise him :emoticon-0130-devil
     
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