manc_don

We really seem to have an obsession with CM's at the moment.

better hope he doesn’t go in the end then

Have to say I enjoyed reading that result yesterday dunno what it is but I’ve never liked them. Weird as their fans are incredibly passionate.

Wasn’t directing it at you, more a generalisation of some of our support. You’ve always made your point re: British isles being our strongest market. Others (on Twitter and such likes) have always moaned, even I have in the past but yes, the Hernandez situation probably went in the opposite direction

Sceptical about this one but I suppose we were all moaning about McInnes not looking beyond the British isles, so intrigued to see what this provides. So far, cormack is 1-2 in terms of successful yank imports to duds so pressure isn’t quite on but given the Hernandez saga does add to it. Wonder when we’ll see some significant movement out of the club.

Scomo is scum. Nothing but a conservative yank wannabe. His attitude (much like most of Aussie politicians) to climate change is disgusting. I don’t actually think we need to look at the effects of how it’s going to play out, we saw it two years ago with the vast bush fires and I truly hope the aussies don’t forget how he behaved. But that’s a separate issue. Apologies, when you said they were demonstrably bollocks, I thought you meant the outcomes. The figures that Aussie state / NZ govt set were to protect the health services from being overwhelmed. Whilst not backed by science per-se (and therefore arbitrary) it became clear herd immunity wasn’t going to be achieved at a lower figure as well as airlines likely requiring vaccination before flying. All their alert levels relating back to these numbers were just trying to limit spread. An ultra cautious approach, one which allowed us to eliminate alpha and significantly limit delta. Whilst my tone may concern you, this is based on what I’ve seen personally, not the government messaging / protocols. I’ve seen them attacking staff (both physically and verbally), I’ve seen the vandalised shops, I’ve seen the selfishness of a grand mother who who faked a vaccine passport, lied their way down the country, despite the request of her son and daughter in law not to see them or visit some of their family as they’ve a 3 week old baby. This is her choice. She has no logical reason for not getting vaccinated apart from becoming magnetic, anti 5G and pro conspiracy theory . it’s worth noting for context that she was also a twat before covid, so it’s not a case of needing to feel sorry for her. The people that attend the anti vax protests here are the vulnerable (in mind), the mob and the more contrarian thinkers. They’ve been encouraged not to get vaccinated by various pseudo religious leaders which is not seen before moving here. The opposition are trying to make this political by trying to oppose this that and the other, but all it’s done is show them up to be pro big business. there’s a big difference between vaccine hesitant and anti vax. The latter have proven themselves to be selfish and awful human beings. How to make social media companies accountable for the amount of misinformation and push they allow on their platforms is something that needs to be discussed. How governments can do this, I don’t know but whilst the number of Ill-informed is low, they are very vocal. I guess I’m more exposed to the numbers of them than some others may be as I live in an area with a low vaccination rate, as well as being close to / working in the capital, I see a higher proportion. im hoping the above is coherent, buts its been a very early start.

It’s not demonstrably bollocks though is it? We don’t have thousands of people dying unnecessarily a week and have almost lived normal lives for the most part since the first outbreak. We have a government for the large part have done the sociably responsible thing of looking after it’s people. They’re far from perfect (I think the borders should still open as they originally said), however the percentages were there to try and get as many people vaccinated as possible and we hit them. Even parts of the country that were unlikely. Certainly in NZ we don’t have hundreds of icu beds at our disposal, so adding covid into the mix, stretching a health care system that is already stretched is not a sensible option. It’s all been about public safety. Should Auckland have dropped levels sooner? Yes and no. I get there are vaccine hesitant people and LA, I don’t envy you being in the land of misinformation. It’s increasingly hard to find reliable sources of information, and I can’t imagine being in the home of it is any easier. These are not new vaccines, the basis has existed for many a year. The data shows it works. Do you question the flu shot? in theory, that’s something you need every year. The way I see the vaccine is like wearing a seatbelt whilst your driving. You could still die but your chances of survival are far higher by wearing one.

Anyone know much about Connor Barron? Apart from hopefully being better than a traffic cone

Hopefully teeth has his big boy negotiation pants on. If either of those are true, we need to cash in big time.

We “enjoyed” this, if that’s the right wording for it. Dark humour but also tragically on point with the political characters it portrays. despite it being a film, its just further confirmation that the US is completely broken and fucked. we’ve just started watching stay close. Reasonable cast and plenty of plot twists. Was a bit out off by the James Bond themed intro , was actually surprised it was a Netflix show and not sky. They do those cheesy intros. But enjoying it nonetheless.

Have almost replied and deleted my response a number of times. Latest was Boxing Day when I thought it wasn’t a suitable day given my response . I personally hate anti-vaxxers. Always have, and always will. They’re selfish and always deem their freedom above others more important without the slightest hint of considering those in society who actually have no choice. I blame them for a lot of the issues of division here in NZ, they’ve put themselves ahead of the greater good. Waiting for something better? Wake the fuck up. The reason my parents haven’t been able to meet their grandkids is all on them. Flaunting rules, causing spreading events and delaying the govt from being able to open up. They’ve been fortunate to live off the rest of us here and benefit from the freedoms we’ve earned. Get them all in the sea. here, it’s fuck all to do with politics, more so to with if you’re a good cunt or just a selfish cunt. as a side, it doesn’t surprise me the anti vaxxers are anti-5G, anti climate change and pro conspiracy theorists. It’s their level of brain function. Calling themselves pure bloods how pathetic.

Happy new year to you all brought in the bells with a bottle of bunnahabhain, fair felt it yesterday. A very rare night on the sauce for me

Id argue that we've improved with his return. Complete waste of a player. Good riddance!

Remember that well Elgin!

Here was me thinking LA had taken a break from the site and there was another NA dandy! Seems like DT powers that be are ahead of the game we managed a bbq and the boys were up at their usual 515…but with presents this time . Slightly more chaotic than your average day!

Merry Christmas, or as they say down here, meri kirihimete! Hope you all have a great festive period

Well, Wednesday was shite and really fucks things up for us. The only positive being that if we do somehow manage to beat the dees, arabs and hivs are playing each other, so we have a chance to leap frog one if not both. Personally, I think where we are is about right. We’re not good enough to be top six, but probably better than those below us. good to see Ramsay come on against hivs, although from what I read, it was the wrong call. Be interesting to see what glass does this time around. Dee’s have had a series of defeats, albeit a few of them were by one goal. Not going to be straight forward although I’d like to think we’ll avoid the earlier embarrassment. Out bed bed bed 2-1 Dons, Ramirez and hedges

Hopefully they’re suitably broken after this game, emotionally and personnel wise. Currently, two teams going in different directions but I still wouldn’t be confident in saying we’ve turned the corner. Things appear to be improving but we need a win here as they’re only a point off from us. Ramsay started training again this week, but I’d imagine it’s too soon for him to be getting back into the team and besides, would it upset the apple cart? not saying I’d agree, but it’s a valid thought. Regardless we’ve got a busy 8 days ahead of us with Dundee and huns coming up quick fast after. Be good to keep up some momentum going through these fixtures. out bed work work 2-1 dons, Ramirez and Ferguson

Aye, I meant focusing on 17k but yeah, fair enough.

Nah, the thick black line is the cut through the stadium, so it looks to be tapering down. How they deal with the rain will be interesting, would lead to large down pipes cutting back under the roof. I'm of the same opinion that 18k would sit well with me, maybe because it's an even number.

He was hilarious as Brisbane roar manager in the a league. Lost the plot

That’s who I’m hoping they go for but suspect it will be Neil.

Thought jute was being fair

Think I’d go with that. Haven’t seen anything that makes me think he’ll cut it. Might need to leave to realise that and might spur him on. I’d really like us to get in fergie and hedges replacements. I’d be surprised if either was still here come feb.

Another must win game for us this weekend. Had two good performances in a row against fellow bottom six sides . We’re now in the top six albeit a couple of teams below us have games in hand. They haven’t won since the end of October so we really should have plenty of confidence going into this. Especially on the back of actually scoring goals. Would be really good to try and close that five point gap with Motherwell and try to maintain it not grow the gap with Hibs below. I think this is the game that Ramsay returns no? Do we upset what has been working for us or go with what has worked reasonably well the last couple of games? out bed bed bed 1-0 , gutsy win, Ramirez