Easily as Irish as the World Cup 94 squad
Frenkie de Jong | The last muppeting lap
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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What a great post! Absolutely agree with EVERYTHING you said.
Supporting your club is an escapism. As you say, a new season. New hope. Fresh start. This year more than ever, we've made plenty of changes for the new season.
And genuinely agree with you, all this negativity, especially over a pass time, cannot be healthy for them.
She sounds a delight! I can see why you were attracted to her!
Are Docs still a thing? I had my first pair, oxblood lace-ups for like 11or 12 quid. Thought I was splurging back then. Even went up some of the peaks of the Lake District in my Docs!
Was trying to prove I was 'ard!Oh yeah. Save up your pocket money, go to the corner shop and buying them, reading the magazine and then pinning up the posters/pics of your favourite players! I had blu tack all over my walls. Hahaha
They most definitely are still a thing! My girlfriend is obsessed with them. Her last pair cost her something stupid like £120 or so, absolute madness. Then she decides to complain relentlessly when they hurt her feet because they need breaking inAre Docs still a thing? I had my first pair, oxblood lace-ups for like 11or 12 quid. Thought I was splurging back then. Even went up some of the peaks of the Lake District in my Docs!
Glass half full, yes so far I’m happy with the business we have done.
Glass half empty, what about this guy and that position and this club and that rival.
I know which of those sounds most fun to me, and after all football is a game to be enjoyed, don’t you agree?!
I was talking to my Gen Z niece. They are a depressed lot. So little to look forward to. In college during Covid and so they couldn't develop their social groups since for 2 years the classes were done by zoom etc.
The world seems to be getting worse -- from financial to economic news to war etc. Their formative years have always been in shit times.
If you arent Gen Z, then you haven't got an excuse imo.
The price of shoes now is shocking
They are now a fashion item, very much still a thing but they are ridiculously expensive now and made in the Far East.Are Docs still a thing? I had my first pair, oxblood lace-ups for like 11or 12 quid. Thought I was splurging back then. Even went up some of the peaks of the Lake District in my Docs!
I bet your feet were sore after that!
I normally just check New Posts and click threads that interest me. I don’t really navigate via the categories.
Dafuq! Seriously I really had to think about it at 12quid. But then again, a bag of chips was like 30p back then. A pint was 40p? (Clearly, I don't live in the UK anymore.)
Absolutely. I prefer a nice cheap pair that i can just slip on and off easily.
Can't be bothered with fancy pairs of Nike or Adidas trainers when they're likely to be filthy in a couple of weeks
A lot are still made in Northampton.
When was this, 1950?
Paddy genes are everywhere.
Prices of things nowadays is asbolutely insane. The good thing about Docs is they tend to last for ages though. You have to be TRULY dedicated to walking to wear out a pair of Doc Martens
£120 is cheap. They are getting on for £200 now.
I was more concerned about the scoutmaster.
Rained like the end of days and so we were constantly wet. The first night he suggested that we all slept in the nude to allow the clothes to dry faster!.... feckin Lake District in Oct/November? I was young and innocent but not that naive. But also I was more concerned about shrinkage. I went to an all-boy's school. Don't want to develop a reputation.
Some of the rarest Irish accents ever heard.
Stop wiping them on the curtains then.
I wish I had some, an Irish passport would have been worth its weight in gold for us after Brexit!
Actually, I still have a couple of pairs of docs -- which I used to use to the office. They have to be at least 25yrs old. Still wearable. I suspect you could literally wear them till you are buried in them.
Analogy...
If you're after a car, you usually start with a budget in mind. Let's say £8k. You search for cars in that budget.
However, whilst looking, you come across your dream car which usually should be around £12k but it is on for sale for £9k. The seller is desperate to sell. They need to sell within a months time.
You know this. You call them up and offer them £8k. Seller says they will get back to you, as they hope to sell for more if they can. The seller has a month to get more for their car, so sits and waits.
As the buyer, you now have a choice. To wait, knowing you could get a right bargain on you dream car within your budget, or, buy another car, which will do the job, however, it is nothing compared to your dream car. You have 4 weeks to wait. Can you wait? How much better will your life be with your dream car?
Or the other option is, pay the extra £1k, but that means you can't pay your mortgage or bills for the following month.
What do you do?
The above, is where Manchester United are as the buyer.
So didn't follow this morning, had anything, even unsubstantiated, happened since yesterday evening?
Bloody hell, what thread did i stumble into? 
Disagree with your first sentence and agree with your last one.
Do you really have to ask?
Who can afford them at that price? But I guess if you break it down over a 30yrs period, its ain't half bad.
I've never owned any myself, but my girlfriend LOVES them. I know they're great quality but i can't justify the price of them to be honest. I prefer trainers anyway.
I might try some one day, just not sure i can deal with the blisters and pain from breaking them in.
Usually we have a mindless Sport tweet or something like that to fume over
I bought my first pair of adidas in at least 20 years a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a new job and in preparation for going on holiday soon. They’re filthy already
Ah yes, the lesser known 27th county of Maidstone, home of Clan Townsend.
Oh we've had one of them... Apparently Chelsea are willing to match Uniteds €80m bid (even though it's 85m?) and de Jong will make his decision imminently
I’ve been claimed as Irish, Wolverhampton is a shithole, and doc martens are expensive. All unsubstantiated of course.
I've got some Gelert boot style trainers at the moment, and they're really comfy. Good quality too and only cost me £25 i think. Filthy, but hey, i don't really care as they were cheap and cheerful
The key Christina is that you need to taper your expectations this coming season. New organisational structure. There will be a learning curve for everyone.Disagree with your first sentence and agree with your last one.
I suspect our baseline is Arnold's timing our take-off to time it with the retirement or leaving of Klopp and Pep. I really can't see the two being there for another few more years esp Pep. Too intense a character.
But ETH seems to have some substance between his ears. So maybe we can get back to the top sooner.
Did you wipe your feet coming in?Bloody hell, what thread did i stumble into?
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