Search found 232 matches

by King giraffe iii
22 Mar 2020, 17:42
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

asl wrote:I bet he spoke to The Girl In The Office who told him about the flying roundhouse kick followed by the right hook and left uppercut. He knows it to be true because DV told her.
:lol: He said you drowned his kitten as well.
by King giraffe iii
22 Mar 2020, 17:41
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

agree on teh self employed, that still needs looked at as it is only allowing them to access UB and SSP. As for gig, it is a broad brush that one. Some will be on PAYE terms and so are covered, others will be, I guess, termed as self employed. So would fall into the first group ?TBH this is all so ...
by King giraffe iii
20 Mar 2020, 17:12
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

Malabus wrote:I have met OTC and he a charming Gentleman. Dont deserve the flack.
He is very charming in person.
by King giraffe iii
20 Mar 2020, 14:31
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

Cobblers? Not my fault your jokes made everyone cringe because they're unacceptable. Keep making it up OTC. It's your usual course of action. When things are safer I'll invite you to view the full CCTV footage then you can either apologise in writing on here or I'll put some donkey ears and a saddl...
by King giraffe iii
19 Mar 2020, 16:22
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

WTF are you picking an argument with me? It was you who first brought up my name on TRN and I asked you not to. The fact is your reply is a load of old cobblers and I'm not getting involved in a ding dong with you. BTW have you resolved your dispute with FGR? I doubt it because the truth is you DID...
by King giraffe iii
19 Mar 2020, 16:01
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

Re the above spat. I believe you are both as expert in medical science and disease modelling as I am - i.e not at all. So you are both just using opinion not science. I would personally defer to experts, whether the WHO, the chap from UCL, the Imperial Report, or this fellow who is editor of the La...
by King giraffe iii
18 Mar 2020, 18:14
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

KG and it is not my fault you can't take in facts. the prevention of 'transmission amplification events'. was always declared as being an option. The skill is deciding when it can be best used to keep the figures AUC. Maybe if you listened to what the Bozp' said, you may learn something. But I forg...
by King giraffe iii
18 Mar 2020, 17:43
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

[ You ought to team up with OTC, he's getting his knickers in a twist elsewhere about us members of the supposed question the supposed fifth column who dare question the current inaction. KG, keep my name out of your posts. I've not posted on TRN and don't really want to. If you have issue, please ...
by King giraffe iii
18 Mar 2020, 17:35
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

KG and it is not my fault you can't take in facts. the prevention of 'transmission amplification events'. was always declared as being an option. The skill is deciding when it can be best used to keep the figures AUC. Maybe if you listened to what the Bozp' said, you may learn something. But I forg...
by King giraffe iii
16 Mar 2020, 17:39
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

KG Yes your impartiality shines thru lol “why people such as myself don't trust a government led by an individual who is a proven liar and whose approach seems based on blustering and oafish bumbling." “That's cool. Me, I wouldn't trust Bozo and his cronies as far as I can throw them." As...
by King giraffe iii
16 Mar 2020, 11:32
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

As I said before, it amazes me how people can make a political football out of anything. You either stick by a strategy of delay or follow the 'herd'. As and when more information comes in on the virus from other countries. The nuances of the strategy are obviously going to be honed. It beggars bel...
by King giraffe iii
16 Mar 2020, 09:08
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

The thing is, I think the UK are taking a radically different approach to handling this crisis than pretty much any other country. Everyone else seems to be looking at us as if we're barking mad. Maybe our scientists are right and everyone else is wrong: time will tell. There's a really interesting...
by King giraffe iii
16 Mar 2020, 09:01
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

As I said before, it amazes me how people can make a political football out of anything. You either stick by a strategy of delay or follow the 'herd'. As and when more information comes in on the virus from other countries. The nuances of the strategy are obviously going to be honed. It beggars bel...
by King giraffe iii
15 Mar 2020, 21:12
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

My wife is being treated for leukemia and as such has no immunity. I am approaching 70 so come into the danger group of ages. I feel that my season is over anyway. I just cannot risk taking the virus home. Sorry to hear this and I wish you both well. Look after yourselves. I have an elderly relativ...
by King giraffe iii
14 Mar 2020, 21:14
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

My wife is being treated for leukemia and as such has no immunity. I am approaching 70 so come into the danger group of ages. I feel that my season is over anyway. I just cannot risk taking the virus home. Sorry to hear this and I wish you both well. Look after yourselves. I have an elderly relativ...
by King giraffe iii
14 Mar 2020, 21:11
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: coronovirus
Replies: 162
Views: 29796

Re: coronovirus

It depends on who you wish to believe. If you look at most medical opinion from very senior medical staff whether locally or nationally the consensus is we should have been more proactive more earlier. If you wish to follow Governments advice; remember this is themes deceitful, lying bunch of self ...
by King giraffe iii
06 Mar 2020, 00:11
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?
Replies: 120
Views: 25363

Re: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?

longmover wrote:just imagine if all those people who have commented on DV's facebook post actually went to watch FGR? :lol:
I didn't bother to read it as I can't face the smug photo or his almost certainly smug words. :lol:
by King giraffe iii
06 Mar 2020, 00:08
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?
Replies: 120
Views: 25363

Re: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?

Local rivalry and joking aside - their fans must be equally thrilled and terrified. The real ones I mean, not the new hangers on. It is so reminiscent of rushden and diamonds (amongst others). Remember their chairman declaring how they'd go through the leagues? How he was committed to the long term...
by King giraffe iii
05 Mar 2020, 16:37
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Tickets & travel: Forest Green
Replies: 27
Views: 5755

Re: Tickets & travel: Forest Green

There is a very good article by Chris Dunlavy in the latest "The Football League Paper". He writes about how vulnerable Salford City are to things not working out as planned and the money men walking away,he argues they are as vulnerable as R&D were. Because they have no history or tr...
by King giraffe iii
27 Feb 2020, 20:14
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?
Replies: 120
Views: 25363

Re: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?

I can imagine the interview with Bob Hunt: “So Mark, lost to Crewe today after five defeats in the last six. Do you think you can turn this around?” “Look at the teams Bob, they are all in the top six, no team would get much from them, but we had more than enough chances to win the games, we should...
by King giraffe iii
24 Feb 2020, 14:18
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?
Replies: 120
Views: 25363

Re: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?

My post wasn't aimed at DV, more a generic swipe at FGR for being 'out to get us'. But whilst we're here I'd appreciate your genuine opinion KG... The FGR message board is hilarious - put it on BBC 3 and it would win prizes for comedy. But it's telling that three months ago disquiet was with DV...n...
by King giraffe iii
22 Feb 2020, 18:43
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?
Replies: 120
Views: 25363

Re: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?

They keep losing but they'll hang on to him, sack him on the 21st march and get the 'new manager bounce' against us JUST TO SPITE US :roll: I think you need to get over the idea that DV is out to get CTFC. It's not about spiting CTFC or winning matches against any club on the pitch. By and large, b...
by King giraffe iii
16 Feb 2020, 20:40
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Remember the times OldTurnCoat said he was never a CTFC fan?
Replies: 7
Views: 2439

Re: Remember the times OldTurnCoat said he was never a CTFC

Yes interesting KIng Giraffe is openly switching allegiance, I guess they've got 800 or so hard core fans who'd rather watch paint dry than spend their money with us at the home of football! - but the other 1000 or so floating and casual fans may well return if we keep to do well. And I include the...
by King giraffe iii
15 Feb 2020, 23:07
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient
Replies: 16
Views: 4315

Re: Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient

Didn't think it was gonna happen but you CANNOT knock the spirit of this squad. Great response from last Saturday's abomination. So pleased for Reuben to come back with 2 winners in 5 days. A good day! I reckon Plymouth are gonna win the title now in all honesty. 3 points off top with a game in han...
by King giraffe iii
15 Feb 2020, 23:00
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?
Replies: 120
Views: 25363

Re: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?

This is a HUGE ruling for FGR. Will explain their appalling recruitment and dive down the table https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51510284" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; That's nothing to do with it at all. ;) The current situation at FGR is down to a combination of Coo...
by King giraffe iii
15 Feb 2020, 13:25
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: is game still on
Replies: 19
Views: 4862

Re: is game still on

It's windy but not particularly wet at present. My daughter will be gutted if it's off! :lol:
by King giraffe iii
12 Feb 2020, 09:48
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?
Replies: 120
Views: 25363

Re: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?

As much as MC is a massive bellend I cannot believe he hasn't knocked one if not both of the Hunt duo out Bob Hunt provided masterful coverage of Glos’ promotion to County Championship Div 1 last summer. A Shire legend. Be fitting if it is Bob Hunt who ends up breaking the news that Cooper is gone....
by King giraffe iii
29 Jan 2020, 13:32
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?
Replies: 120
Views: 25363

Re: THE FOOL ON THE HILL ?

Sorry Shade, I just don't see that happening. Money is also finite at FGR these days. The days of the money pit are gone.
by King giraffe iii
02 Nov 2019, 20:27
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Cheltenham Town v Forest Green Rovers
Replies: 57
Views: 10249

Re: Cheltenham Town v Forest Green Rovers

I see that I'm apparently now a CTFC fan according to the FGR Forum. You know, the fan who has watched zero matches this season of any club including on television. You've gotta laugh!
by King giraffe iii
02 Nov 2019, 19:02
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Cheltenham Town v Forest Green Rovers
Replies: 57
Views: 10249

Re: Cheltenham Town v Forest Green Rovers

First commentary I've listened to this season. I wasn't expecting there to have been more than one goal in this. There's a long way to go yet for both clubs.
by King giraffe iii
01 Jul 2019, 20:11
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Kevin Dawson...
Replies: 27
Views: 7521

Re: Kevin Dawson...

Not surprised by signing given what a friend of mine told me two weeks ago. Seems a big gamble.
by King giraffe iii
25 Jun 2019, 16:16
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: New signing confirmed
Replies: 12
Views: 5532

Re: New signing confirmed

Reid will get a few but he can be infuriating to watch if he's having one of his many lazy days. Campbell is by far the more promising player and I was stunned when Cooper sidelined him.
by King giraffe iii
13 Jun 2019, 18:38
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Forest Green - one last thread for 2019
Replies: 93
Views: 27636

Re: Forest Green - one last thread for 2019

I'm content the decision has gone the way it has. The new ground isn't needed and Forest Green Rovers belong in Nailsworth, not Eastington.
by King giraffe iii
17 May 2019, 19:22
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Forest Green - one last thread for 2019
Replies: 93
Views: 27636

Re: Forest Green - one last thread for 2019

Yes FGR will certainly win the league next year, they’ll buy four or five good players and the likes of us won’t be able to compete. I just hope they waste their money on another of our also-rans like they did Winnie last year. Bingham is a great player I’ve heard, mr Vince... Tranmere deserved win...
by King giraffe iii
14 May 2019, 18:57
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Forest Green - one last thread for 2019
Replies: 93
Views: 27636

Re: Forest Green - one last thread for 2019

Yes FGR will certainly win the league next year, they’ll buy four or five good players and the likes of us won’t be able to compete. I just hope they waste their money on another of our also-rans like they did Winnie last year. Bingham is a great player I’ve heard, mr Vince... Tranmere deserved win...