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Offline maidstonevillain

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4815 on: August 05, 2016, 06:51:05 PM »
And can we please not use terms like "cancer" when talking about players, no matter how shite they are.

And Chris, it was obviously a joke, so wind your neck in.

So the word Cancer is banned from the site no matter what the definition?

Which bit of "when talking about players" did you miss?

Unless of course we hear of a player with cancer I suppose.

Over the top reaction by all.  Cancer is not solely a medical term, and if the original poster was alluding to his supposed malign influence on the dressing room, it wouldn't be wide of the mark.

Online London Villan

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4816 on: August 05, 2016, 06:51:40 PM »
Milner, Barry, Petrov and Young.

That is so far away from what we've had over the last few season it's enough to make you laugh (or cry).

Online aj2k77

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4817 on: August 05, 2016, 07:02:51 PM »
And can we please not use terms like "cancer" when talking about players, no matter how shite they are.

And Chris, it was obviously a joke, so wind your neck in.

So the word Cancer is banned from the site no matter what the definition?

Which bit of "when talking about players" did you miss?

Unless of course we hear of a player with cancer I suppose.

Since when did the word Cancer only relate to an Illness? There are other meanings of the word and one meaning is not too far off the mark when describing Gabby.

I'll let it go now, there seems to be a growing number of people waiting to leap on words looking for things that aren't there for a squabble. Get a grip.

Online Tuscans

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4818 on: August 05, 2016, 07:17:22 PM »
And can we please not use terms like "cancer" when talking about players, no matter how shite they are.

And Chris, it was obviously a joke, so wind your neck in.

So the word Cancer is banned from the site no matter what the definition?

Which bit of "when talking about players" did you miss?

Unless of course we hear of a player with cancer I suppose.

.....or the player is a total dumb arse and is in to astrology 😉

Or is named Larry and likes a woman
That loves everything and everybody
Or if he was the rapper from 90's German pop act, Snap.

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4819 on: August 05, 2016, 07:20:24 PM »
And can we please not use terms like "cancer" when talking about players, no matter how shite they are.

And Chris, it was obviously a joke, so wind your neck in.

So the word Cancer is banned from the site no matter what the definition?

Which bit of "when talking about players" did you miss?

Unless of course we hear of a player with cancer I suppose.

Since when did the word Cancer only relate to an Illness? There are other meanings of the word and one meaning is not too far off the mark when describing Gabby.

I'll let it go now, there seems to be a growing number of people waiting to leap on words looking for things that aren't there for a squabble. Get a grip.

You're right mate, some people like to make a mountain and all that.

Offline brian green

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4820 on: August 05, 2016, 07:30:31 PM »
One in three people will contract cancer.  To the lucky ones who don't get it or have a loved one get it, it is a punchy word that grabs attention, to the unlucky ones it cuts deep.

Online Steve67

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4821 on: August 05, 2016, 07:31:29 PM »
Can we get back to signings? Or the hope for?

Online ChicagoLion

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4822 on: August 05, 2016, 07:33:00 PM »
One in three people will contract cancer.  To the lucky ones who don't get it or have a loved one get it, it is a punchy word that grabs attention, to the unlucky ones it cuts deep.
Agree, and well said.

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4823 on: August 05, 2016, 07:36:47 PM »
One in three people will contract cancer.  To the lucky ones who don't get it or have a loved one get it, it is a punchy word that grabs attention, to the unlucky ones it cuts deep.

Thank you Brian.

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4824 on: August 05, 2016, 07:36:55 PM »
As someone currently undergoing treatment for bladder cancer I took no offence. Can't speak for others but that's my take.

Offline oldham_villa

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4825 on: August 05, 2016, 07:39:08 PM »
Best wishes to you Joe

Offline joecrow

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4826 on: August 05, 2016, 07:42:39 PM »
Thanks mate

Offline spk

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4827 on: August 05, 2016, 07:48:40 PM »
Saw Mr Richards with his oppo Lescott today at BHM,the only 2 who wouldnt stop their car and sign shirts for the kids.

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4828 on: August 05, 2016, 07:49:35 PM »
It wasn't so much offensive, just an over the top and unnecessary way to describe a player. Some people just go out of their way to sound as angry as possible.

And all the best Joecrow.

Offline brian green

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #4829 on: August 05, 2016, 07:50:52 PM »
Good luck Joe.  In oncology circles you would be what they call a hero.

 


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