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Mu Beta Started conversation Jan 21, 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6277931.stm
I think I got 22.
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Ormondroyd Posted Jan 21, 2007
Even by Lawro's standards, that is a truly dreadful piece of writing!
But what's 'spooting'? And, more importantly, what happened to you in Fantasy Football this week? Don't say you've thrown in the 
already!
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GreyDesk Posted Jan 21, 2007
Ah yes, Mark Lawrenson football expert. I can see this thread quickly descending into 'how much better is MOTD2 than its Saturday counterpart' territory.
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Mu Beta Posted Jan 21, 2007
"And, more importantly, what happened to you in Fantasy Football this week?"
Er. Schoolboy error. Forgot to subscribe.
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Ormondroyd Posted Jan 21, 2007
Well, that just shows a lack of concentration early doors, MB. You'll have to set your stall out, give 110% and take your chances. It's a tough league, very competitive at this level, and your errors will get punished at the end of the day. 
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Mu Beta Posted Jan 21, 2007
It's a game of two halves, Ormy, and although the boys are looking a bit down-at-heart, I'd expect them to go out in the second half and play out of their boots. Form counts for nothing in this competition, the eyes of the world's media are upon us, and when whistles start blowing up and down the country, I'll tell you what, I'd bloody love it if I beat you at the end of the season. LOVE IT!
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Number Six Posted Jan 22, 2007
May I ask a question?
Does anyone use the phrase 'back to winning ways' in normal conversation?
One of the things I try to do on the radio is talk to people on their own language without resorting to radio-sport-speak - and I'm sure I've never heard anyone down the pub saying "Blimey Dave, I hope Spurs can get back to winning ways on Saturday..."
So I usually start shouting at the radio in frustration every time I hear some presenter or reporter using the phrase. But maybe I'm wrong and people really do use it in real life. Guys - what d'you reckon?
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egon Posted Jan 27, 2007
Never heard it outside of Sport on Five and Soccer Saturday.
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Number Six Posted Jan 27, 2007
Ta. It's on Radio Bristol an awful lot... Anyone else?
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Nirvanite Posted Jan 27, 2007
Its used a lot on channel 5's late night american sports coverage. I think he yanks beat us hands down for over using the cliches.
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