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  3. Doctor Who

    in Movies & TV

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    54 minutes ago, Skummy said:

    Loved it. Was really dreading it based on the trailer - figured it would be the token "historical romp" episode you always get at this point of the series, and that it would be cringeworthy as hell, or else it would be RTD "Doctor as Christ" levels of giving the Doctor credit for everything in history.

    As it happens, it was handled really well, and I like that it meant the Doctor was more of a passive observer to history than actively guiding its hand. The realisation that their role was to just sit and let history takes its course - with Bradley Walsh's character with the part that forced him to play - was as delicately handled as pretty much anything New Who has done. Hearing the word "P*ki" in an episode of Doctor Who was genuinely shocking and uncomfortable, in exactly the way it should be uncomfortable.

    It was partly an adrenaline comedown, lack of sleep, and a few beers, but I cried at this one, unashamedly.

    In a lot of ways it felt like a throwback to the original concept of Doctor Who as an educational show, to teach kids about history.
    Above all, I love that the message was ultimately that the forces conspiring to take history down the wrong path aren't scheming supervillains or space monsters, they're well turned out, spiteful white dudes.

    I agree with everything you said. Definitely an amazing episode, very well written and executed.

    The best quote I've seen, based on what happened more than the episode "Who needs scary monsters when human history has so many?"

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  4. Sky Bet EFL 2018/19

    in Myke's Sports Bar

    Posted

    Just now, Adam es Tranquilo said:

    Negligible in my opinion, certainly compared to the ease of watching on TV. Many who now go to watch the likes of FC United instead would not suddenly stop going if Man Utd dropped their ticket prices because they've fostered that community and built it into something. Same goes across the country for many clubs who picked up fans because their big league neighbours started charging more.

    You'd like to hope, anyway, that the number of people who solely go to lower league games because the prices at PL games are too high, and don't then develop a loyalty to the smaller club, is a very small amount overall.

    You'll know better than me so I'm glad that's not the case. I mean there can't be many countries where the 5th tier is 2/3 fully professional and has semi-regular TV coverage and I hope that continues and improves.

    With the FC United example, I think they'd go to both. Some already do, just don't tell the hardcore FC fans!

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  5. Sky Bet EFL 2018/19

    in Myke's Sports Bar

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, Adam es Tranquilo said:

    Fair enough. I'd have to see some statistics, if they even exist, but surely the numbers of people who would watch on their nice HD tele on a subscription they pay for, would outweigh those willing to bang on a grainy stream on a dodgy website.

    I have done it once or twice to stream Everton games in years past and its always a pretty shit viewing experience.

    Liam, I totally agree that ticket prices are too high across the board. Top clubs do not need to charge such prices for admission anymore due to the astronomical tv deal. I'm sure I read clubs could in theory get away with letting people in for free, that's how insignificant ticket revenue is for them. Further down the pyramid though, there's not much incentive for clubs to lower their ticket prices because it is still a crucial revenue stream and people will pay it, by and large.

    If Premier League clubs did drop ticket prices, an unfortunate consequence could be for the lower league clubs are there are fans who follow their local club as they feel they've been priced out of the Premier League. In fact, clubs have formed for exactly that reason!

  6. Sky Bet EFL 2018/19

    in Myke's Sports Bar

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, Adam es Tranquilo said:

    I really think it would. Plenty of floating fans with "second" teams who won't make as much effort to go to watch their local team because they can sit at home after a busy week and watch Chelsea v Watford instead.

    The concept of the blackout is not out of date at all. It protects football below the top league where attendance revenue matters a lot more. If the move towards more streaming keeps going, football will look a lot more like that awful Croatia v England game from last week before long.

    My point was that illegal streams are so easily accessible that I think ending the blackout wouldn't make much difference. I meant that if these illegal streams didn't exist then attendances at lower league football would probably be a bit higher now.

  7. Sky Bet EFL 2018/19

    in Myke's Sports Bar

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Lineker said:

    11 have backed down and will no longer defy the blackout.

    Personally I think the blackout is an out-of-date concept now so I'm with Eleven in their stance. People find illegal streams of Premier League 3pm Saturday kick offs anyway, they always do so if they get rid of the blackout rule at least they can make some money off it. I don't think it would affect lower league attendances at all.

  18. Sky Bet EFL 2018/19

    in Myke's Sports Bar

    Posted

    On 18/09/2018 at 16:01, Lineker said:
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    The Bolton defender Stephen Darby has announced his retirement, aged 29, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The right-back, who began his career at his hometown club Liverpool, received the diagnosis from a specialist recently.

    He joined Bolton in the summer of 2017 but has not played since December. “It is with great sadness that I announce my immediate retirement from professional football due to a recent diagnosis of motor neurone disease,” said Darby in a statement released by the club.

    “I would like to take the opportunity to thank my teammates, Phil Parkinson and all the staff at Bolton Wanderers Football Club for their amazing support at what has been an extremely difficult period for myself and my family.

    “I would like to ask for privacy at this time so I can adjust to the battle I have ahead and so that I can spend time with those closest to me.”

    While at Liverpool Darby was capped at under-19 level for England and had loan spells with Swindon, Notts County and Rochdale before joining Bradford, where he spent two seasons as club captain under the current Bolton manager Parkinson.

    “This is heartbreaking news for Stephen and his family,” said Parkinson. “He is an outstanding professional and a fantastic person. The Bolton Wanderers fans didn’t see the best of him due to limited first team opportunities, but I can assure everyone that he made a significant contribution in last year’s survival.”

    The Professional Footballers’ Association has promised to support Darby, husband of the Manchester City defender and England captain Steph Houghton. 

    The PFA’s Matthew Buck said: “As a footballer Stephen has been the epitome of a true professional. Since I first met him and began representing him at the age of 17 he has dedicated himself to the sport and has had a successful career, whilst experiencing the highs and lows of the game. 

    “He has become a good friend over the years and knowing Stephen throughout his football career I am sure he will face the future with the same determination and resolve he showed throughout his football career. 

    “I have seen first hand how difficult the last few weeks have been for Stephen, Steph and his family but he has conducted himself with a tremendous amount of dignity and bravery. 

    “Stephen has been a credit to his profession and myself and the PFA will continue to support Stephen in his battle ahead against motor neurone disease.”

    I'm not too familiar with Stephen Darby but this really sucks and I wish him all the best. As a rugby league fan, I was well aware of Mike Gregory being diagnosed with this horrible disease in 2003 and had the pleasure of meeting him in 2006 not too long before he passed. Although it was a pleasure to meet him, at the same time it was heartbreaking to see a man I'd seen play rugby league at the very top for Great Britain unable to move his own body. I'm not sure how far they've come along with treatment for this since then but I really really hope they have come some way.

  22. Back to the Future Part 3 Flaw

    in Movies & TV

    Posted

    Please tell me I'm wrong. Back to the Future are my all time favourite films.

    In part 3, when they discover the DeLorean at the cemetry in 1955, Marty sees Docs grave which has Claras name on it. In this timeline, Doc dies on September 7th 1885. On September 4th 1885, Clara comes to Hill Valley but her spooked horses go out of control, she falls into the ravine and they name it after her.

    The only reason she survives it is because Marty goes back to 1885 (changing the timeline so Doc doesn't die), because of that, Marty and Doc go to what will be Clayton ravine so Doc can explain how they'll get the DeLorean to 88mph to get back to 1985. Doc had originally intended to stay in 1885 so if Marty never went back, Clara and Doc never would have met so how is her name on Docs grave?

  24. Football Manager 2018

    in Coin Op Arcade

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Malenko said:

    Just won a game 5-1 away and all the pundits, former players, etc. can't stop talking about how great my brazilian striker is and how defenses have no idea how to stop him after his latest hattrick.

    All three of his goals were penalty kicks...

    The Brazilian Harry Kane

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