Still not back to Horsham from Barnsley. Took them to a replay. Best night I've had following Horsham.

Every player over 30 years old today. Definitely the end of an era.

Not that it matters but that was never conclusive, shocking to give that out really.

Herein lies the problem.

wolf359 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2023 1:04 pm Anyone else struggling to care about this World Cup. 50 over game really feels like the unwanted third child to me now.

Some close games would help.

I've been a bit disappointed with the matches so far. Nothing you could consider close.

England going along quite nicely here against Bangladesh...

South Africa are my outside bet for winning the tournament. Showing why today.

All kicks off tomorrow with a re-run of the 2019 final. England should be up there but India must be favourites on home soil. Think the Saffers might be a good outside bet.

And Koepka loses 9 and 7. Obviously can't be bothered to make an effort when there's no prize money involved...

I saw Koepka have a moan about Rahm after their match yesterday. Ironically, it's him who sounds more like a child: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.skysports.com/amp/golf/news/12176/12972655/ryder-cup-brooks-koepka-hits-out-at-child-jon-rahm-after-dominant-opening-day-for-team-europe A very dislike...

He's not the only one but Rahm's golf today has been out of this world.

Pereira Maintains by Antonio Tabbuchi. Picked up completely on a whim. A fantastic little book. Really interesting third-person testimonial narrative of an act of betrayal in 1930s Portugal.

Got injured just before half-time, didn't he? Not that his performance beforehand was setting the world alight, mind.

Postecoglou is unbeaten in 50 home games with that result.

Dunk's had a decent game. Must be disheartening to know it won't make a blind bit of difference to his long-term prospects.

Crouchend_Hammer wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:48 am You must have the same desk calender as me!

Me also, beside me on the desk as I write.

Sad to see. Had a small but noisy support when I made the trip a couple of years back. By all accounts the writings been on the wall for a while.

Anyway, its called The Promise by Damon Galgut. Interesting book, very readable, with some well-drawn characters. Would personally never have imagined being interested in an Afrikaans family and their dysfunctional relationships, but it is in fact really good. I love Damon Galgut, he's great. The P...