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Digitalism

Lets face it, the only players from england that really had a chance of getting in the TOTY is RVP, Kompany and Bale possibly.

Only ramos in the backline should be there. Alonso shouldn't really be there IMO.

Digitalism

GTR63 wrote: »

I`d of gone with Chiellini or Lahm. Dani Alves and Pique were rubbish this year too but over any time ever there seems to be so few consistent defenders out there. Haven`t seen anything of him since he left Milan but when he Thiago Silva got injured at Milan it was a hammerblow.
Please nobody say Kompany or that he`s been woeful so far this season along with his team mates. Disappointed Cavani and Zlatan didn`t get more votes too

GTR63

Its 12 months not 5 he played no better in them months than Silva, Barzagli, Chiellini(Juve royally got screwed in this having nobody in the XI despite being only beaten twice all year), Hummels or even Godin at Athletico.

Hashtag_HEEL

Happy Birthday Cherry_Cola!

The Showstopper

Messi didn't even make Jimmy Magee's top 3. Therefore I cannot seriously consider him to even be in the discussion for the best player in the world.

GTR63

The Showstopper wrote: »

Messi didn't even make Jimmy Magee's top 3. Therefore I cannot seriously consider him to even be in the discussion for the best player in the world.

Did Joe Cole make Steven Gerrard's I ponder aloud, he can do anything Messi can afterall. Walk, Talk, erm eh get paid to play....thats it I think.
If he had choice in the matter Mourinho would have Adan in goals instead of Casillas.

The Showstopper

http://t.co/SxER7ZUi This is the list of who voted for who, I hope, on my phone so not sure if the link will work. Cant sleep thinking about teaching practice tomorrow.

GTR63

Seen this earlier so funny!





Might aswell throw this one up it`ll save me doing it the weekend.

jaykhunter

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

oh the joys of a corrupted hard drive

I feel your pain, brudda. I lost 2TB of media the other day. Rough bananas.

Charisteas

jaykhunter wrote: »

I feel your pain, brudda. I lost 2TB of media the other day. Rough bananas.

Ouch, how did that happen?

Did you try using a different power supply? I once thought I had a lost 1TB hard drive but it turns out it was just the power supply had broken, likely the fuse had blown or something.

Nowadays the only thing I back-up several times are precious photos. Most TV stuff will be floating around the internet for years (even found really obscure shows that I liked such as Off Center and Renegade) so easy to find again if I ever lost it all.

Hopefully you didn't lose too many WCW Nitro's from the 90's?!

jaykhunter

Like yourself the power supply had broken, got a new case, but keep getting CRC errors - the physical disc was damaged/broken etc. Not the absolute worst as beforehand I got photos etc off it so what I lost was all of my wrestling - over a TB, also Dexter and a couple of other shows. Not worse case scenario, my OSW review and *ahem* is safe on another HDD

CMpunked

Had an interview for a course today. CompTIA network+, didn't get it.
Was told i'd be recommended for a compTIA A+, Network+ and server 2008 that's running later in the year.
Not such a bad outcome, i suppose.

Lord TSC

Ever know it's going to be one of those days.

Got into a big fight with Dad this morning. While some people may know some of the problems I've been having with him in recent times, I've never actually confronted him like I did today. But it gets to the stage there's only so much abuse and nonsense you can hear spouted.

Angron

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Ever know it's going to be one of those days.

Got into a big fight with Dad this morning. While some people may know some of the problems I've been having with him in recent times, I've never actually confronted him like I did today. But it gets to the stage there's only so much abuse and nonsense you can hear spouted.

I know the feeling. I haven't talked to my dad in a couple of years cause I'm sick of his bullshit.

Charisteas

jaykhunter wrote: »

what I lost was all of my wrestling - over a TB

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

oh the joys of a corrupted hard drive

I have around 1TB of wrestling, if/when you buy a new external hard drive, you're welcome to drop it around my gaff and I'll do a mammoth copy and paste job.

Ando's Saggy Bottom

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Ever know it's going to be one of those days.

Got into a big fight with Dad this morning. While some people may know some of the problems I've been having with him in recent times, I've never actually confronted him like I did today. But it gets to the stage there's only so much abuse and nonsense you can hear spouted.

Thats not necessarily a bad thing dude. Keep the chin up. There's nothing at all wrong with standing up for yourself and drawing a line in the sand. Maye he'll think twice before he opens his mouth next time.

jaykhunter

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Ever know it's going to be one of those days.

Hey getting things off your chest is always a good thing. Now you don't have to carry that sh*t around with you. It's for your benefit, not his. Definitely healthier and happier in the long run. Either it'll improve the relationship going forward, or if he's not up to fixing his ways, **** him, you laid out why, now it's his cross to bear. Good for you mate.

Hashtag_HEEL

Anyone listening to FM104?

gnfnrhead

Anywhere do PC monitors for a reasonable price? Argos, PC World, Power City etc are all around €100-€120 for the cheapest. My old monitor is seemingly.... whats the word for it.... fcuked. Was thinking about getting two for an extended display but not at that bloody price!

jaykhunter

I don't know of anywhere that does them cheaper, not when you add P&P anyway. Check amazon? I'll keep an eye out.

Dancor

Hashtag_HEEL wrote: »

Anyone listening to FM104?

I was at the time, it was slightly disturbing.

jaykhunter

Good lord, so Oscar Judges are the worst pirates of all. "Django Unchained", "The Sessions", "Lincoln", "Argo", "Skyfall", "The Hobbit", "This Is 40" and "Zero Dark Thirty" have all leaked onto the internet. The source being that they're viewing copies for Oscar nominees. Is Hollywood gonna pursue this, that the most trusted and respected people in their industry - those who bestow the highest honour a film can get (an OSCAR) are also ultimately responsible for massive piracy? We're talking potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue. Mental! :eek:

Cherry_Cola

jaykhunter wrote: »

Good lord, so Oscar Judges are the worst pirates of all. "Django Unchained", "The Sessions", "Lincoln", "Argo", "Skyfall", "The Hobbit", "This Is 40" and "Zero Dark Thirty" have all leaked onto the internet. The source being that they're viewing copies for Oscar nominees. Is Hollywood gonna pursue this, that the most trusted and respected people in their industry - those who bestow the highest honour a film can get (an OSCAR) are also ultimately responsible for massive piracy? We're talking potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue. Mental! :eek:

It's a bit mad alright but nothing new. This time of year has always been great for releases, but this year in particular has been the best one for some time.

Must watch Django Unchained later, Hitchcock looks decent too.

Diabhal Beag

Dancor wrote: »

I was at the time, it was slightly disturbing.

They got some amount of grief on Boards during it.

Loughc

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

They got some amount of grief on Boards during it.

Link?

CastorTroy

jaykhunter wrote: »

Good lord, so Oscar Judges are the worst pirates of all. "Django Unchained", "The Sessions", "Lincoln", "Argo", "Skyfall", "The Hobbit", "This Is 40" and "Zero Dark Thirty" have all leaked onto the internet. The source being that they're viewing copies for Oscar nominees. Is Hollywood gonna pursue this, that the most trusted and respected people in their industry - those who bestow the highest honour a film can get (an OSCAR) are also ultimately responsible for massive piracy? We're talking potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue. Mental! :eek:

The Hobbit one I, um, didn't see is pretty poor quality. I think someone blamed the delivery service before which would copy/rip the dvd before delivering it.

Ando's Saggy Bottom

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

They got some amount of grief on Boards during it.

Someone please explain this!

Penn

Pete Campbell wrote: »

Someone please explain this!

Guy called FM104 threatening to commit suicide. Wanted to be put on the air and talk about what he felt had driven him to his situation. Thread in radio where people gave out about FM104 broadcasting it on the air and the presenter trying to deal with it rather than taking it off air and getting someone more experienced to talk to him (completely ignoring the fact that the guy was listening to the radio and said he'd jump if he was taken off the air)

Locked thread in Radio - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056852253

cena

What did ye all get me for my birthday.

I hope the hse see that there more help needed after the phone call on fm104 last night

gnfnrhead

Not sure where to put this, but holy crap this forum is active today! Took me ages to read everything new. Hopefully it becomes a trend

Stereomaniac

Is everyone else just on here while watching SmackDown like myself, or do ye just come on anyway?

Loughc

Stereomaniac wrote: »

Is everyone else just on here while watching SmackDown like myself, or do ye just come on anyway?

Here anyway.

Lord TSC

In one of those "I needed that" moments, just finished "This Means War", the rom-com with Chris Pine, Tom Hardy and Reese Witherspoon. Really enjoyed it, really funny. Not incredibly intelligent but sometimes you just need a brainless film :P

JP Liz V1

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

In one of those "I needed that" moments, just finished "This Means War", the rom-com with Chris Pine, Tom Hardy and Reese Witherspoon. Really enjoyed it, really funny. Not incredibly intelligent but sometimes you just need a brainless film :P

Best part of the film was Hardy/Pine bromance

CMpunked

Went on a bit of a spree a few days ago and finally bought a blu ray player.

Any blu-rays that are absolutely essential?

Tinie

CMpunked wrote: »

Went on a bit of a spree a few days ago and finally bought a blu ray player.

Any blu-rays that are absolutely essential?

Well in my opinion, the essentials are (purely based on the quality of picture/sound and being a good film also):

Avatar (get the 3 disc extended cut if you can find it)
3 Nolan Batman Films
Inception
Band Of brothers
The Pacific
Harry Potter Collection (actually really good films once you watch all of them)
Planet Earth/Life

On another note, saw Django Unchained today. Top film! Bit overly long though.

gnfnrhead

CMpunked wrote: »

Went on a bit of a spree a few days ago and finally bought a blu ray player.

Any blu-rays that are absolutely essential?

How much was it? I've never seen the point of a stand alone blu-ray player when you could get a PS3 for not a huge amount more.

Ando's Saggy Bottom

Gonna be good craic tomorrow with the two big games on telly. Big cup final for Liverpool. :pac:

Lord TSC

No game fills me with so much excitement and horror.

Going to put my entire PP account on RVP Anytime & United to Win.

Howard Webb reffing, so can't wait for the conspiracy theories to be thrown round :P

Ando's Saggy Bottom

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

No game fills me with so much excitement and horror.

Going to put my entire PP account on RVP Anytime & United to Win.

Howard Webb reffing, so can't wait for the conspiracy theories to be thrown round :P

We are streets ahead of them in just about every way possible yet them beating us wouldn't surprise in the least.

Lord TSC

Its cause you know they'll throw everything they have at us.

Being honest, I'd hate to be a fan of a club like that, who go 200% against one team once a year and do jack-squat for the rest of the season....

CMpunked

gnfnrhead wrote: »

How much was it? I've never seen the point of a stand alone blu-ray player when you could get a PS3 for not a huge amount more.

about 100 for smart 3D LG wireless player. A mate of mine tried persuading me to get a ps3 but I just dont want one because of the price (€240+) and the fact that even if I was going to use it for games, the newer incarnation could be out by the end of the year so I'd be concerned of it being a waste in that area.

GTR63

Your right CmP I bought a PS3 after the slim was released and I use it as a Uncharted and Dvd player(like how it slightly upscales the dvd picture quality). There was no need for 2 home consoles for me. Have about 4 blu-rays so I couldn't recommend many outside ones your interested in.

Ando's Saggy Bottom

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Its cause you know they'll throw everything they have at us.

Being honest, I'd hate to be a fan of a club like that, who go 200% against one team once a year and do jack-squat for the rest of the season....

Bang on. You'd basically be getting cheated by your team week in week out.

Lord TSC

GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!

Turned 6 quid into 16 with that

Now, backing Walcott anytime and Arsenal to win. :P

Lord TSC

Ended up backing City -1 when they got the first goal.

Started yesterday with €5 in my account, end today with €33. Best weekend of betting ever :P

Ando's Saggy Bottom

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!

Turned 6 quid into 16 with that

Now, backing Walcott anytime and Arsenal to win. :P

Three hours later and I still have an erection on me like a handbrake.

Lord TSC

Jesus, that's some image stuck in my head :P

Not that I blame ya, of course.

glenjamin

Saw Gangster Squad last night. I'd highly recommend it, and I'm very hard to please when it comes to films. Sean Penn is an amazing actor.

Lord TSC

Made another 6 quid between the At. Madrid and Barca games tonight, meaning I turned €5 into just under €40. God, I needed that good day

Now to blow it all with a two month run of bad luck.