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Discussion in 'Liverpool' started by Sir_Red, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. Nope, I don't like t-shirts with big icons or logos on. Only got the jokey ones if they somehow relate to me, hence the bald and drinking (not so much now). I actually wear shirts more than anything which is weird since I have to wear shirts at work so you'd think I would want to wear anything but <laugh>

    Anyway, I can hear my bed shouting. Night folks <smooch>
     
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  2. Foredeckdave

    Foredeckdave Music Thread Manager

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    It's fun listening to you two! Just wait 'till your my age - you can wear what you want. Nobody notices and if they do then they just think your either doolalee or eccentric or both. But who cares your wearing what you wanted to wear - so **** 'em!
     
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  3. FedLadSonOfAnfield

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    Morning reprobates. Let's get a few in nice and early for the bank holiday.
     
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  4. jenners04

    jenners04 I must not post porn!

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    not me, my head is a bit ****ed today.

    just going to have a smoke, although that will probably change later on and beers will be flowing lol
     
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  5. InBiscanWeTrust

    InBiscanWeTrust Rome, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid
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    They'd be right in your case though <whistle>
     
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  6. FedLadSonOfAnfield

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    Wasn't sure were to post this but, this is pretty tragic. Shockingly young and very sudden.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/27280549

    Elena Baltacha: Former British number one dies of liver cancer

    Former British number one tennis player Elena Baltacha has died of liver cancer, aged 30.
    Born in Ukraine and raised in Scotland, Baltacha revealed she had the illness in March of this year.
    Baltacha, who was British number one for nearly three years, retired from the sport in November 2013.
    Elena Baltacha factfile
    Born in Kiev to Ukrainian parents
    Raised in Perth, Scotland
    Father Sergei played professional football for Ipswich, St Johnstone and Inverness Caledonian Thistle
    Made debut on ITF circuit in 1997
    Won first two ITF tournaments in Felixstowe and Pamplona in 2002
    Broke into world's top 100 in 2009 and top 50 in 2010
    Best Grand Slam: Third round of Wimbledon (2002) and Australian Open (2005, 2010)
    "We are heartbroken beyond words at the loss of our beautiful, talented and determined Bally," said husband Nino Severino, who was also her coach.
    Baltacha learned she had liver cancer in mid-January 2014, two months after retiring from professional tennis and only a few weeks after marrying.
    World Tour players will gather for a minute's silence on the centre court at the Madrid Masters later.
    "She was an amazing person and she touched so many people with her inspirational spirit, her warmth and her kindness," added Severino.
    Baltacha was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic liver condition which compromises the immune system, aged 19.
    Despite her illness, which she had to control with medication and regular blood tests, and suffering from multiple injury problems, Baltacha went on to reach the Australian Open third round in 2005 and 2010 and reached a career-high world ranking of 49.
    She won 11 singles titles, made the third round of Wimbledon in 2002 and was part of Great Britain's Fed Cup team for 11 years.
    Among a host of tennis stars paying tribute, the current women's British number one Laura Robson took to Twitter to say: "Impossibly sad. Forever a team-mate. Sweet dreams Bally."
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    Archive: Best time for me to retire - Baltacha in November 2013
    World number one Serena Williams tweeted: "My deepest prayers, thoughts, concern and love goes out to Elena Baltacha's family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Revelation 21:4."
    Eighteen-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova, who was treated for breast cancer in 2010, said Baltacha had been "taken from the world much too soon - fighting to the end and we will miss her".
    "We as tennis players always worry about our bodies, trying to keep injuries at bay.
    "But cancer - you can't prevent that and you can't rehab it either - and no matter how much of a fighter you are, sometimes cancer wins."
    Billie Jean King, six times a Wimbledon singles champion, tweeted: "Saddened to hear about Elena Baltacha's passing. My fondest memory with Bally was sharing a wonderful chat when we met the Queen at Wimbledon."
    Baltacha's former coach, ex-British number one Jo Durie, said it had been "very draining and tiring" for Baltacha "because she was battling her liver condition as well as pushing her body to the limits as an athlete".
    "I have this image of 'Battling Bally' giving her all on court in every match.
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    Russell Fuller
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    It was eight years after being diagnosed with a chronic liver condition that Elena Baltacha broke into the world's top 50.

    Her achievements as a player, which included reaching the last 32 of a Grand Slam on three occasions, were even more considerable when you appreciate the often debilitating condition she lived with.

    Baltacha also represented Great Britain for 11 years in the Fed Cup and along with Anne Keothavong showed Laura Robson and Heather Watson what might be possible.

    She only officially retired from playing at the end of last year, just before marrying her former coach Nino Severino, who helped her develop the Elena Baltacha Academy in Ipswich.

    "She didn't want to talk about her illness, but rather talk about her tennis and how that was going. She was such a fighter."
    Iain Bates, the Lawn Tennis Association's head of women's tennis, said: "We have lost a shining light from the heart of British tennis - a true role model, a great competitor and a wonderful friend."
    Stacey Allaster, chairman and chief executive of the World Tennis Association, added: "Elena's journey was never an easy one and yet she consistently showed her strength, good humour and indomitable spirit."
    Baltacha's agent and friend Eleanor Preston told Sky News: "It was part of Bally's emotional make-up to be very stoic, she never once asked 'why me?' or 'why is this happening?' She was incredibly strong and determined and that was who she was.
    "She achieved an awful lot - and in the context of having a serious liver condition that she struggled with since the age of 19. This is why she should be held up as a role model.
    "She went through it all without the slightest bit of self pity or ego."
    A host of stars, including Navratilova, Robson, Andy Murray, Ross Hutchins, Tim Henman, Greg Rusedski, Jamie Murray, Jonny Marray, Anne Keothavong and Heather Watson have agreed to take part in a fundraising event, The Rally Against Cancer - Rally For Bally, which will now be held in her memory on 15 June.
    The mixed doubles exhibition matches at the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club, the Aegon Classic in Birmingham and the Aegon International in Eastbourne will raise money for the Royal Marsden national cancer charity and the Elena Baltacha Foundation.
    Great Britain Davis Cup player and Queen's Club tournament director Hutchins, who is in remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma, a form of cancer, told BBC Sport: "We all wanted the Rally for Bally to lift Elena, but now this special event will be held in memory of Elena.
    "She was a special person who will be remembered for positive things; a hard worker, a true professional and someone who gave so much back to the sport of tennis."
     
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  7. InBiscanWeTrust

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    Sad news, way too young. RIP
     
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  8. Page_Moss_Kopite

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    Very sad news.

    <rose>
     
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  9. johnsonsbaby

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    Thoughts are with her family.
     
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  10. Jürgenmeiʃter

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    Enjoy the game lads im off to the pub
     
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  11. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    Just showed the highlights of Monday Night footy this season, very funny who'd have thought Neville and Carra would make a good team.
     
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  12. jenners04

    jenners04 I must not post porn!

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    liking the name change <laugh>
     
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  13. BCR

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    Well............... ****! <laugh>
     
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  14. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    Good morning.

    Hoping today will be a little quiter than last night, I've deleted, megred, edited and generally chased around every thread sorting out the aftermath (as has Gerrez). I need a break so I hope everyone plays nice.

    FFS!
     
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  15. Red Hadron Collider

    Red Hadron Collider The Hammerhead

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    I have a heavy heart this morning. After the BS giving it a good go on Saturday, how the **** did that happen yesterday? It beggars belief. I suppose I almost have to be glad that Everton got beaten. Losing on goal difference would be almost too much to stand. That was absolutely diabolical. Suarez looked genuinely upset. We should have won about 7 - 1. how, in God's name, did we draw the ****ing thing?
     
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  16. johnsonsbaby

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    Don't think Everton come into the equation at all, they were never going to beat city. It's one of the 'twists and turns' we've been getting bombarded with <laugh>
     
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  17. Red Hadron Collider

    Red Hadron Collider The Hammerhead

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    We have to hope city get severe 'twists and turns' X 2 <doh>
     
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  18. jenners04

    jenners04 I must not post porn!

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    hope so <ok> about time hart had another bad spell isnt it lol
     
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  19. Jürgenmeiʃter

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    Im quite upbeat, we've give it a very good go

    I was more gutted with the Gerrard slip as I cant get my head around bad luck like that, it was just rotten luck and undeserved and hard to swallow

    Last night, we threw away a 3 goal lead due to **** defending as a team and I can accept that more. So, if were going to lose it I'd rather it be our own fault rather than some piss poor bad luck

    Anywya, we're well ahead in our rebuilding phase, so we push on next season!

    Im still thinking something will happen, City have to lose now though dont they
     
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  20. Jürgenmeiʃter

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    I just hope City now dont draw as that will make last night more unbearable <laugh>
     
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