The say anything, what's on your mind thread

[Acornvilla]

Spent all day overhauling my website, going mad, Ted.

[nigel-harps1954]

Some poor sod took over an hour to get out of my estate there now in the snow. Instant karma....some people don't seem to realise there's a car park for the Credit Union at the top of the road and yet they're smart and come down through the estate and turn at the bottom and park along the side of the road at the top, nearly always blocking the road for the residents. I've been waiting for a moment like this since I moved into this estate over a year ago.


I was watching him for about 40 minutes and missed all the gold moments for recording when I thought to take a video, only a pity I missed all the good bits. He had to call some friend to come along and give him a push. Makes staying home from college almost worthwhile.

[osarusan]

Moving back to Ireland in 5 days.

Half happy, half wondering what the f**k I am at, leaving this country.

[BonnieShels]

How long have you been in Japan at this stage?

[Spudulika]

Moving back to Ireland in 5 days.

Half happy, half wondering what the f**k I am at, leaving this country.

It's good news for you and the family! I envy you!

[osarusan]

How long have you been in Japan at this stage?

More than 10 years in total - 4 in this second spell. There was a nearly 3-year period in Ireland before this second time.

[gastric]

Best of luck osarusan! I hope you adjust to life at home.

[SkStu]

Very poignant post Gus. Puts a lot of things into perspective. All the best to you man.


This day last year, I was playing indoor football and suffered a spinal injury which left me paralysed from the neck down. This has lead to a year of getting used to a different life whilst also retaining hope of recovery. I've been in the Mater hospital since the accident and hope to leave here in the next six months to go to the rehabilitation centre.

The biggest obstacle is the lack of independence. Virtually everything I could before on my own I now have to get assistance with. Staff are very helpful though and this has helped me.

I have missed going to see Sligo Rovers even though I picked a good season to miss. On the plus side I was able to watch virtually all of the World Cup. Here's me with Shay Given before they flew out for the Georgian match in September.

http://i60.tinypic.com/2ylac69.jpg

[The Fly]

More than 10 years in total - 4 in this second spell. There was a nearly 3-year period in Ireland before this second time.

What's your occupation?

[osarusan]

I was working in the International Studies department of a Tokyo University - teaching classes on research (how to research), English for academic purposes, writing classes, autonomy classes, business English, and just general English as well.

[Spudulika]

Have you a job waiting back home?

[nigel-harps1954]

Have you a job waiting back home?

Teaching English to Limerick people.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Is it me or are Scottish men very vain for some reason?

[Charlie Darwin]

Is it me or are Scottish men very vain for some reason?
I didn't even know you were Scottish.

[dong]

Gustavo I've just read your post and as a fellow Sligo Rovers supporter (albeit now exiled) wish you all the best in your rehabilitation.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Me: "What was the German girl's presentation like"?

Other person: "She's right behind you".

[nigel-harps1954]

I think Glasgow City Council won the internet with this..

https://scontent-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10997803_10152791616086243_9219094709753344145_n.j pg?oh=702288998f8e8ba9810c3fd655dc5e95&oe=5577099E

[BonnieShels]

I had Crackbird for the first time in 3 years on Wednesday. I thought about Crosby the whole time. Grr.

[DannyInvincible]

This is Paddy Power's latest publicity stunt:

http://cdn4.independent.ie/incoming/article31174748.ece/86c68/ALTERNATES/h342/PP.JPG

Some have found it hilarious, whilst others have found it offensive to the LGBT community and victims of the Troubles. I'm not sure how to respond because I don't get the link between the gay marriage referendum and militant republicanism. Can someone explain the message Paddy Power are trying to convey here, if it is indeed something more subtle than simply intending to use provocative imagery with shock value in order to create a stir? Is there a subtle reference to something that I'm missing?

[Real ale Madrid]

I can think of 5 or 6 more offensive stunts PP has pulled in the last few years - this is the bookmaker that took bets on weather Pistorius was guilty. This is pretty mild in comparison - think the phrase is guerrilla marketing?

[nigel-harps1954]

I had thought it to be fairly obvious sort of 'Our day will come' play on words.

[Charlie Darwin]

I suspect it wasn't meant to conflate gay people with the IRA but they seem to have managed it.

[DannyInvincible]

I had thought it to be fairly obvious sort of 'Our day will come' play on words.

I was having a discussion about it with one of the Rubber Bandits on Twitter. He thought it a clever means of creating a spectacle (à la Roland Barthes), but if it's as obvious as you think it is, and you might well be right, is that actually clever or funny? I think I'm looking for some deeper meaning that isn't there as the supposed connection or juxtaposition just doesn't really resonate in the same way, say, Banksy's kissing cops makes a coherent statement to me. Or maybe I'm seriously lacking a sense of humour... :(

[Mr A]

I can think of 5 or 6 more offensive stunts PP has pulled in the last few years - this is the bookmaker that took bets on weather Pistorius was guilty. This is pretty mild in comparison - think the phrase is guerrilla marketing?

I was on Not Guilty :cool:

[Real ale Madrid]

I was on Not Guilty :cool:

It was the footprints that threw me......

[SkStu]

I was having a discussion about it with one of the Rubber Bandits on Twitter. He thought it a clever means of creating a spectacle (à la Roland Barthes), but if it's as obvious as you think it is, and you might well be right, is that actually clever or funny? I think I'm looking for some deeper meaning that isn't there as the supposed connection or juxtaposition just doesn't really resonate in the same way, say, Banksy's kissing cops makes a coherent statement to me. Or maybe I'm seriously lacking a sense of humour... :(

Agreed. But it is clear that Nigels take on the intent is correct. Its a play on sentiments captured through words but all it has (and all it probably aspires to) is shock value as opposed to any deeper sense of meaning. PP is getting boring at this stage.

[nigel-harps1954]

Agreed. But it is clear that Nigels take on the intent is correct. Its a play on sentiments captured through words but all it has (and all it probably aspires to) is shock value as opposed to any deeper sense of meaning. PP is getting boring at this stage.

I had assumed the same here. It's definitely meant to evoke shock rather than humour, and if not, it's a pretty poor attempt at humour.

The first few times PaddyPower done this sort of thing, it was indeed funny and something very different, but alike Stu, I'm getting quite bored of it too.

[Eminence Grise]

think the phrase is guerrilla marketing?

Did you really mean to say that? You must gutted nobody spotted it sooner!!

Was at a conference recently at which some of PPs 'stunt men' were speaking. Came away with the impression of a fairly shallow, schoolboyish set-up, where most of the thinking goes into how much attention the stunt will get, not how much sense it makes.

[osarusan]

Silly idea that is fairly flippant about republican violence and probably hasn't thrilled the LGBT community either.

I think Paddy Power subscribe to the Michael O'Leary school of publicity.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://thedailyedge.thejournal.ie/fearne-cotton-red-magazine-2098004-May2015/

At least when the Americans do it, it is out of naivety. When the Brits do it, it is pure arrogance and spite.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

How the hell is a Kebab Wrap on the Healthy Options menu? A Kebab anything is the worst thing you can eat. It would take walking for 12 hours without any break to burn that off.

[tricky_colour]

This is Paddy Power's latest publicity stunt:

http://cdn4.independent.ie/incoming/article31174748.ece/86c68/ALTERNATES/h342/PP.JPG

Some have found it hilarious, whilst others have found it offensive to the LGBT community and victims of the Troubles. I'm not sure how to respond because I don't get the link between the gay marriage referendum and militant republicanism. Can someone explain the message Paddy Power are trying to convey here, if it is indeed something more subtle than simply intending to use provocative imagery with shock value in order to create a stir? Is there a subtle reference to something that I'm missing?

I think they are saying they will take your money whether you are a terrorist LGBT or even Adolf Hitler! It's all the same to them.

Well unless you are winning too much in which case they will close your account :)

As I found out, or at least I would have found out had I been winning :)

[tricky_colour]

I had assumed the same here. It's definitely meant to evoke shock rather than humour, and if not, it's a pretty poor attempt at humour.

The first few times PaddyPower done this sort of thing, it was indeed funny and something very different, but alike Stu, I'm getting quite bored of it too.

It is just about publicity, getting their brand seen.

It succeeded, free publicity on this forum and elsewhere.

[tricky_colour]

This day last year, I was playing indoor football and suffered a spinal injury which left me paralysed from the neck down. This has lead to a year of getting used to a different life whilst also retaining hope of recovery. I've been in the Mater hospital since the accident and hope to leave here in the next six months to go to the rehabilitation centre.

The biggest obstacle is the lack of independence. Virtually everything I could before on my own I now have to get assistance with. Staff are very helpful though and this has helped me.

I have missed going to see Sligo Rovers even though I picked a good season to miss. On the plus side I was able to watch virtually all of the World Cup. Here's me with Shay Given before they flew out for the Georgian match in September.

http://i60.tinypic.com/2ylac69.jpg

So sorry to hear about this, I only just found out about it, wishing you the best recovery possible.

Medical science is chipping away at all sorts of problems all of the time, there are many things they can do now
which were not believed possible in the past and no doubt there will even more breakthroughs in the future.

Wish you the best of luck for the future, however it has crossed my mind that being a moderator on the Ireland forum has not been the luckiest job in the world so far, tetsujin1979 take note!

All credit to Shay for coming to see you, hope you didn't have to delete any over critical posts you made about him in the past!! :p

[SkStu]

WTF? (Slightly nsfw)

5F_INMLk_lE

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Sending my best wishes to Aengus.

Certainly puts into perspective some of our own self-absorption and narcissism.

There are more important things in life. Don't take a single second for granted because your world can come tumbling down like a house of cards in an instant.

[The Fly]

WTF? (Slightly nsfw)

5F_INMLk_lE

...http://z5.ifrm.com/5902/57/0/e14505//e14505.gif

[SkStu]

cheerio again folks. I just cant handle this place anymore. It used to be a fun, lighthearted place for the most part with reasonable debate but now its just gone to the pits with posters like TOWK in particular not being held to account for their trolling in any way or the quality or relevance of their contributions. Then the solution becomes to lock the threads and delete posts and ultimately stifle the discussion and debate.

This will be where I go to get my fix on the Irish team, players and excitements, disappointments but I wont be contributing or logging on any more.

I know most of you couldn't care less whether I am here or gone but I think that it needs to be put out there that certain posters and certain attitudes have ruined this website.

[nigel-harps1954]

So Ireland failed miserably in the Eurovision again.

[osarusan]

cheerio again folks. I just cant handle this place anymore. It used to be a fun, lighthearted place for the most part with reasonable debate but now its just gone to the pits with posters like TOWK in particular not being held to account for their trolling in any way or the quality or relevance of their contributions. Then the solution becomes to lock the threads and delete posts and ultimately stifle the discussion and debate.

This will be where I go to get my fix on the Irish team, players and excitements, disappointments but I wont be contributing or logging on any more.

I know most of you couldn't care less whether I am here or gone but I think that it needs to be put out there that certain posters and certain attitudes have ruined this website.

Ah jaysus stick around. I'll rein myself in from now on.

[The Fly]

cheerio again folks.

You left before? (I bet it was when the Nordies took over the eligibility thread)


I just cant handle this place anymore. It used to be a fun, lighthearted place for the most part with reasonable debate but now its just gone to the pits with posters like TOWK in particular not being held to account for their trolling in any way or the quality or relevance of their contributions. Then the solution becomes to lock the threads and delete posts and ultimately stifle the discussion and debate.

This will be where I go to get my fix on the Irish team, players and excitements, disappointments but I wont be contributing or logging on any more.

I know most of you couldn't care less whether I am here or gone but I think that it needs to be put out there that certain posters and certain attitudes have ruined this website.

I don't post much these days either but that's more to do with other things as opposed to the site (and when I say site I mean the Ireland section). That aside I have noticed some of what you're referring to. Annoying as it may be, you're always going to get contributions like those from TOWK on a football forum and it's unrealistic to think otherwise. Whilst I wouldn't say that he sails too close to the wind, I do think that his views on certain topics have been indulged too much by other posters. But hey...that's their business.

I agree with you regarding the moderating of the section. It has been overbearing lately.

[gastric]

I too have lost my enthusiasm. I used to love looking for new info on Irish players and sharing it. Now I just read or hang sh*t on posts without feeling any real motivation to indulge in any real debate. Sad, but true, the idiots are winning.

[Charlie Darwin]

I don't post much these days either but that's more to do with other things and not the site as such. That aside I have noticed some of what you're referring to.
I think he was including you in his reasons.

[The Fly]

I think he was including you in his reasons.

http://i.imgur.com/U71Ms.gif

[The Fly]

Fellow foot.ie members please sign this petition.


Five masterpieces, including two Rubens, were left in trust for the benefit of the Irish people by Sir Alfred and Lady Beit. Please join our Appeal to the Trustees of the Alfred Beit Foundation to halt the sale of these five paintings sent from Russborough for sale in London. These names will be published below and presented to the Beit Foundation.

Sign petition here - http://www.irishartsreview.com/join-the-appeal/

You'll receive an email asking you to confirm your email address by clicking a link. This will then add your name to the petition.


There is more detailed information available on the homepage.

[Spudulika]

Fellow foot.ie members please sign this petition.



Sign petition here - http://www.irishartsreview.com/join-the-appeal/


There is more detailed information available on the homepage.

Done. And posted to others.

[The Fly]

Done. And posted to others.

Cheers Spud.

[OwlsFan]

So Ireland failed miserably in the Eurovision again.

Once again we had Marty Whelan talking the song up when it was obvious that it was going to be a disaster. In the land of the blind, the one-eyed is king.

I loved the graphics for the winner. Will this be all the rage next year?

I couldn't work out whether the Russian singer was crying because Russia was doing well or because some of the crowd were booing whenever Russia got a vote. 2nd year in a row that has happened. Hitler's fellow country people giving the Russians the stick - now that was a shock.

Biggest surprise of the night: Cyprus only giving Greece 10 pts instead of 12 pts. This must be the influence of the panel of experts who also give 50% of the vote.

[nigel-harps1954]

I'll be honest OwlsFan, I didn't watch it. I part watched the semi-finals to see was there any half decent attempts at songs, so safe to say, I didn't watch the final.

[Mr A]

I have been saying it for years- we should enter a young metal band. Metallers all over the continent would vote just for the giggle. Finland did something similar with Lordi.

I might actually watch it if we did that.