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Not posted any yet since she was born on July 11th. But my god... i thought i knew what Love was until she was born. Angles.............. We named her Violet Elizabeth Sharples.

I know a guy who says he is a football scout plus agent and is a sports journalist and is a chairman of a football club and he once faked his own death

Funny how it works. The above post was written on March 9th (9/3), today is September 3rd (3/9) and things have changed more than I could have ever imagined. Soon after this post was written with 100% certainty on my end, COVID hit Atlanta hard and we as a city had the Shelter in Place order. Wife and I decided to live in the same house and see this out so that neither of us had to worry about outside containment during all the craziness that was the beginning of this pandemic. I'm not sure the exact time line, but maybe a week (or two?) after this, my wife and worked on setting up the house for our daughter, which included buying a pool, buying a playground, setting up a tent, and even buying an inflatable bounce castle to keep her entertained while we were here. Slowly, while we were working on these mutual goals, we began talking more and more about the more 'serious' topics, and somehow our communication was much more open, honest, less judged then in the past, which allowed us to broach some serious topics we might have hidden otherwise. We continued to sleep in different rooms, but slowly our communication improved. Then, my father got diagnosed with COVID, and my world certainly shifted. My Dad isn't in the best of health, and so I was certainly worried as I somewhat idolize my father. My wife, Leighton, helped me by just listening as I spoke to her about my concerns and fears with my father, and all she did was listen and be there for me. It's worth mentioning that my wife lost her mother to alcoholism and drugs the year before we met, and while they weren't close, she does have experience with losing a parent. One night, I was feeling really down about being locked in my house while my Dad was sick, and in her attempt to change the mood, my wife arranged a nice steak dinner outside after our child had gone to bed. She set up a temporary table we had stored in the garage, put some some classical favorites of mine in the background, and even lit up some candles so that we weren't in complete darkness. It was wonderful and without making this into a film you might see on some NSFW websites, we ended up having sex, which was the first time we had in months, and first time doing it with any sign of passion in possibly years. That night I slept in my bed again, and haven't left. We have continued to talk about all things, and worked together our underlying issues, and created a safe space for each of us to be open with our dreams, crazy ideas (I have a few), and things we want to accomplish, all with the understanding that the other person will listen and be supportive. Game Changer. So now, here we are and it's been maybe 3 or so months since this all took place. It's weird to read about my old stories, because it seems like so many moons ago. Have we had arguments? Absolutely! However, even those are different than they were before, they feel like they are done with better intentions than previous arguments, and we've had significantly better results. Wife has started a graduate program, understood and accepted our religious differences, and has been very supported with my goal of finding a new job and the idea of potentially moving over to Europe for a few years and getting our daughter (and us) a new experience. My wife has been having some medical issues going on, nothing life threatening, but certainly concerning, and I like to think I've been here supporting her 100% and that she knows, and is grateful for this new life we have together. NPR (National Public Radio) here in Atlanta, is wanting couples who relationships ended (or improved) during COVID, to just sit down and record themselves talking about where they were, where they are, and how this pandemic assisted in that process, and my Father swears that my wife and I should do this, and we very well may. I think it'd be a great experience for us to relive and remind ourselves how lucky we are for right now, because only months ago our worlds looked a look bleaker. My father completely recovered, and everyone in my family has been nothing but healthy since. With all the craziness of 2020, it seems like I could argue that my life is better now than ever.

I was actually seeing a lass who lives in Blackburn for about 3 months or so towards the end of last year so we could have done so around then brother. It's not like you even live far either, yet I must have known you about 13 years or whatever. @Rafa Beneathus, @JOSHBRFC, @Berserker, @Machado, @Stan, @Cannabis, @DeadLinesman, @Danny, @Toinho, @RandoEFC, @Happy Blue, @Lucas, @True Blue, @Batard, @The Artful Dodger, @Stick With Azeem for a good old weekend partying. @nudge for a romantic stroll down a beach in Cuba. @Dr. Gonzo and @José to get stoned as fuck with. @SirBalon, @Spike, @Eco, @Grizzly21, @Cicero, @carefreeluke, @El Profesor to sit down and have a deep football debate.

The new arrival is finally here!!! Say hello to Mia... Another soft bundle of potential chaos into our lives.... Leelah getting involved early... Both mum and baby doing well...

Customary engagement pictures

The 'Other alf' of 45 years together

If TF365 was inhabited by cats... @Berserker @FOYM @LaSambadeStGermain @HoneyNUFC @The Artful Dodger @Dickie @True Blue @Storts @Tanksie @Rab @6666 @LFCMadLad @The Rebel CRS @Fusion @Romesh @Tsubasa @Fairy In Boots @DeadLinesman @Machado @Batard

These 3 are the forum kids, all born while I’ve been on the place. They’ve got many distant internet aunties and uncles they don’t even know about

So, it's about time for an update boys and girls. The wife and I have officially decided on divorce. I proposed what I planned for the financials (I make significantly more than her so I'll have to pay alimony), and then she came back with another proposal which I accepted. We had a serious talk last night, and we both agreed that we didn't want to fuck over the other, but wanted to find a solution that made everyone feel okay, and that's what I think we did. Tonight we told our daughter that 'Daddy will be living elsewhere', but that we are still a family and that both Mom and Dad both love her just as much as ever. I'll tell you now, that was one of the hardest things to do in my life. She's only 2.5 years old so all she wanted to do was watch 'Elisa' (Frozen), but still, it's incredibly painful to tell your daughter that you are leaving. I'll give my soon-to-be ex-wife props, she has done well since we decided that divorce is the next step, she is definitely getting in the family time while it's there, and keeping her emotions in check when we are in front of the daughter. I'll be living here for probably another 2 weeks, as we prepare the house to sell, and then I'm going to move in with my Dad while the house sells. Once it sells, the wife and I will split the profits, and she'll move into either a town home or an apartment I imagine, whereas I'll likely stay with my Dad for 2-3 months as I get my head wrapped around the fact that I'm 34 and divorced. A lot of mixed emotions from me honestly. I hate that I'm leaving my previous daughter, but I know deep down that this is best for the future. My Dad said that I should spend some of the profits from the house to travel for a week, so I might be heading to Europe depending on how this virus goes, I would that I would get a cheap flight, but who knows. 8 years with someone is a long time, and part of me feels like it's a miracle we made it this far, while another part of me hates that I'm just another 'failed marriage'. I have been with this woman for almost a decade, we have escaped death, raised a daughter, and have had both great and terrible times...to say that this was bittersweet would justify what exactly I'm feeling during this moment. Regardless, this is just the end of a section of my self novel, and now it's time to focus on the ending of it while also preparing for the next chapter.

Just ditched my missus for the holiday to be with this legend

To the pub? @The Palace Fan, @JoshBRFC and @Toinho can join me because they are young dads that need a bloody good night away from humming kid's TV theme tunes in their head, being able to have a conversation without getting interupted every few minutes and bitching enough about their kids to talk me out of parenthood. @The Palace Fan Starts the evening with a round of Guinness. Something smooth and easy to sup as the three dads ease into the night's sesh and vent their frustrations. @JoshBRFC determined to make a night of it, raises proceedings and orders a round of Jagerbombs to go with the Madri's, the new Peroni, he says. Spirits are high. It's only 8:30pm. This is gonna be a messy night. Happy days. @Toinho gets a text off the missus. Realising it's his turn to get up with the kids tomorrow at 4am, he convinces the other Dad's to save the hangover, no one wants to deal with kids with a hangover. They all agree, no one wants that tomorrow. Toinho in a desperate attempt to save face, promptly returns with four Fosters to 'even the rounds' as the last one. Game over. Shame, but it was nice to catch up with the boys. Hopefully do it again in 9 months time when they are free again. To the car wash? These 3, easy decision. @DeadLinesman@Devil, @MUFC I kindly remind the Dirty Scum fans that they lost a bet following Leeds' surprise 2-1 win at Old Trafford. A bet's a bet. They can wash my car and dry it with their 1999 prized Treble winning 'And Solskjaer has won it' shirts whilst I watch and play Marching On Together in the background. All three blame eachother for the embarassing situation they are now in. @DeadLinesman ,with no recollection of making the bet, moans at @Devil, who subsequently points the finger at @MUFC. Hands held up, he admits it was his idea. He agreed to the bet because he thought it would be 'funny' to see the soap suds dripping all over my feet. Deadlinesman and Devil, with slightly bemused looks on their faces, slowly move away from MUFC, muttering expletives. Sounds like 'bertie gunt', whatever that is, from here. To the cinema? I have a great idea. I'll choose three people who watch a lot of great movies and we'll become 'The Cinema Club'. Each week, we'll go the cinema and a different person of Cinema Club will pick the movie for us to watch. Obviously, because I'm picking the three people to be in Cinema Club, I will pick those who always watch amazing movies. Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Western, ah, this is gonna be amazing. @Mel81x, @nudge and @Tommyget the call. They love the idea, fair play Lucas, well up for that. First pick is Mel's. "It's a Bollywood classic", he says. @nudge looks at @Tommy, then both aim a concerning stare at me. I can read their minds, "Who the fuck invited him?" they say. Fuck. Cheers Mel... To your favourite restaurant? I invite @RandoEFC, @Stan and @Storts I call these three to join me because lets face it, we all support clubs that are playing shit and are a chore to follow right now. What better way to get over the constant disappointment than eating at England's finest Italian, Capello's, to reminisce over the good times we had. @RandoEFC plumps for the Steak, rare, just like the days when Everton kept their manager for more than a season, a la Moyesy. "Them were the days" he chirps. "Baines, Arteta, Felleini, Cahill...Tony Hibbert, what a team!" None of us know what to say so we smile politely. @Stan orders the 'Dilly Ding, Dilly Dong' Pizza with extra underdog sausage topping. "Remember that 2015/2016 season boys? Champions, best season ever!" he shouts, gaining a glaring stare for some reason from @Storts @Storts somewhat put off by Stan and struggling to think of anything good about Spurs other than David Ginola, decides to try the Lasagne, despite not going near one for 18 years. We chuckle like innocent schoolgirls as he orders it. To a desert island? Seeing as Kirsty the Sunderland fan, Vicki the Kiwi, and the female poster who was a bloke using a burner account are not options, There's only three people I could possibly select here @CaaC (John) Experience. He's done it all, been everywhere, fear's nothing. A man's man. He will be the huntsman and will provide the food for me to cook and work my magic. (And judging by the food pics in John's photos, the bar is low) @Bluewolf Can he build it? Yes he can. We will sleep like babies in the little huts he's made from the Island's raw materials and we will attempt (several) escapes off the island on his homemade rafts His piss taking humour will also act as a deterrent for keeping us sane when John starts repeating himself to us for the 4th time in the day. Last but not least, @Pyfish . The ultimate Games Master, he will provide the evening entertainment to keep us going. You think Place Your Bets and Gloryhunter are legendary, you've not seen anything yet. "I've got a new one for you all" he says. "We used to play this back in Grimsby, it's called 'Naked Circle'. Now then, whose game?" Silence falls across camp...

Hey everyone, At the end of February, the ownership of the forum will be transferred to @N U F C. Due to financial reasons (Liz Truss, Putin), I can no longer support the forum. @N U F C offered to pay the monthly server fees out of his pocket, although I felt uncomfortable with someone paying the full £60 per month and not owning the forum. I appreciate all the help and support everyone has provided over the last few years keeping the forum running under my ownership and I hope it can grow and achieve bigger and better things. Thank you. --- @N U F C will be implementing some new ideas over the coming months too, which I'll let him announce when he's ready.

My wife and my baby boy visiting me in Germany

Late Saturday night my partners waters broke. She blames me creating a party atmosphere after Odsonne Edouard's debut. Anyway the waters broke but my partner never went in to labour. They gave her Oxytocin Monday afternoon which led to abnormally painful contractions. She was in the very small number of people that Epidurals have zero effect on. After 13 hours of being witness to what I can only describe as a live exorcism she had just dilated 3 centimetres as the baby wouldn't put his head in the engaged position and he was now very distressed. The doctors called for an emergency C-Section and thankfully that's where our luck changed. The spinal worked on my partner and Noah entered the world at 0718 weighing 6.7lbs. Him and mother have been doing very well and they're hopeful they'll be released tomorrow.

One from the Indian wedding ceremony in the morning... And one from the evening for you all

Not sure where to put it but.... My partner and I are expecting.... TWINS!!

TF365’s latest member. Introducing Dexter Robert to the group. Mum is doing well. Dad is very tired

It’s been 24 hours. Time to steal this bitches thunder........ Deadlinesman3 due July 2020! Wish me luck because if it’s another girl, I’m fucked.

All done thanks for the warm wishes lads

Getting married in 22 days, on 29.09 Yeah that is happening

So.... late on the 24th of February I joined the parenting club. Thought maybe we could have a thread offering advice/crying/rejoicing or letting off steam

Oh fuck off. If you want to come back, then come back and post. Nobody needs this feeling-sorry-for-yourself shit, everyone has their own crap to go through, you're not unique in this regard. Autistic or not, a little bit of self reflection doesn't hurt.

Teaching him early......

Had our Indian engagement ceremony at the weekend. Was meant to be in April, then August, but settled for this weekend without our families which was a shame. But still went well!

Mondays with my girls.

Good news, my uncle left the hospital after 24 days. On a negative note though, two of my sisters co-workers tested positive, my sister and another doctor are the only ones in their sector who still are able to work. It feels like it´s only a matter of time before she´s infected. Brazil is on its way to overtake the US and become the epicenter of the disease in the coming weeks. It shouldn´t have come to this but unfortunately we have a sociopath as president.

Shows you long they can be... she was in her 30's when she started reading it!

Done something stupid on holiday. Fucked it haven't I, goodbye happiness Jokes. Up the Whites.

Been a while TFF/TF365. One of many things I’ve been up to since I last spoke to you all. At my sisters wedding walking her down the aisle. Proud moment thinking of the old man.

Old Trafford tonight for the Final with the eldest for her first game. Absolutely loved it. Now wants a season ticket. I haven’t told her how shite the first team are yet……

Unique - banned for racist, xenophobic and very abusive and offensive language towards staff. Post below.

Hello, is it me you're looking for?

"When the missus says she's having the fillet steak and you see it's £28.99..."

It’s been a while....

Capri (Italy)

Me and Violet, around 2 months ago. Me attempting a fake smile to try and get her to smile but she was having none of it.

It’s not a picture of me, but of my son... I swore I would never do it on here. But My wife who is with my son visiting her parents in Naples took this picture of my boy (Gennaro) today and I thought it was so telling and descriptive in the manner I love... That I would share it with you guys.

International Mental Health Day today. I wasn’t aware there was a “day” for it but social media is telling me there is. I find it a bit silly that there’s a specified day for it because everyday should be Mental Health Day but I’m digressing from the real reason why I’m posting. We all spend far too much of our lives on here discussing Football with relative strangers. Most of us haven’t met, will probably never meet but have ‘relationships’ with other lads behind a screen, phone or tablet and really we don’t know the first thing about each other. I reckon I’m not alone in saying that my private messages are open should anyone ever decide they want to get something off their chest to a complete stranger. Talking does help and any message sent would be in the strictest confidence. A bit of a soppy post but most of us here are blokes between the ages of 18-40 and suicide is the biggest cause of death for our age group and as blokes, we’re usually terrible at talking about feelings and stuff like that. Speak up lads. Chat to someone. Offload it all on someone. It might save your life. Stay safe lads.

If your name is in this post, you're ingrained into Gloryhunter history. 2019/20 Season Winner: @Stan 2020/21 Season Winner: @Deco 2021/22 Season Winner: @Lucas 2022/23 Season Winner: @nudge 2020/21 Play Off Winner: @Bluewolf Euro 2021 Edition Winner: @Tommy World Cup 2022 Edition Winners: @Bluewolf & @Toinho Competitions Eredivisie: @Mel81x (Ajax - 2021) La Liga: @nudge (Atletico Madrid - 2021) Ligue 1: @DeadLinesman (Lille - 2021) @Toinho (Lille - 2021) Premier League @Bluewolf (Manchester City - 2023) @Coma (Manchester City - 2023) @Dr. Gonzo (Manchester City - 2023) @Lucas (Manchester City - 2023) @nudge (Manchester City - 2023) Champions League @Batard (Bayern - 2020) @Dr. Gonzo (Bayern - 2020) @Rucksackfranzose (Bayern - 2020) @HawayTheLads (Bayern - 2020) @Deco (Bayern - 2020) Europa Conference League @Aladdin (Roma - 2022) Community Shield: @Stan (Leicester - 2021) FA Cup: @Rucksackfranzose (Leicester - 2021 & Liverpool - 2022) @Stan (Liverpool - 2022) @Lucas (Liverpool - 2022) @Pyfish (Liverpool - 2022) League Cup: @Lucas (Manchester United - 2023) @Dr. Gonzo (Manchester United - 2023) Coppa Italia: @CaaC (John) (Juventus - 2021) DFL-Supercup: @Bluewolf - (Bayern - 2021) @Toinho - (Bayern - 2021) DfB Pokal: @Batard (Bayern - 2020) @Dr. Gonzo (Bayern - 2020) @Rucksackfranzose (Bayern - 2020) @HawayTheLads (Bayern - 2020) @Deco (Bayern - 2020) KNVB Beker: @Toinho (PSV - 2023) Regionalliga Sudwest: @Viva la FCB (Elversberg - 2022) Euro 2021: @Stan (Italy - 2021) @Tommy (Italy - 2021) @CaaC (John) (Italy - 2021) @londonerlilie (Italy - 2021) @Khan of TF365 (Italy - 2021) @Robbie (Italy - 2021) World Cup 2022: @Bluewolf (Argentina - 2022) @Toinho (Argentina - 2022) @RandoEFC (Argentina - 2022) @CaaC (John) (Argentina - 2022) @N U F C (Argentina - 2022) @Lucas (Argentina - 2022) @Stan (Argentina - 2022) Updated: June 2023

How's it going? Only good vibes and memes in here. No relationship talk, no kids talk.

To the pub? 1. @Tommy 2. @Faithcore 3. @Rucksackfranzose I had many different options here, but in the end, I'll settle for the German connection so we can make plans on how to take over the world the TF365 anglosphere, all while enjoying actual proper beer and complaining about everything else. Doesn't get more German than that! To the car wash? 1. @DeadLinesman 2. @Happy Blue 3. @MUFC Bet all of them would look great in a mankini. To the cinema? 1. 2. 3. Nobody. Leave me alone, I just want to watch the movie. To your favourite restaurant? 1. @Dr. Gonzo 2. @Whiskey 3. @CaaC (John) A good evening out with people who'd appreciate good food and a shitload of drinks afterwards. Also, John needs to eat something else besides chicken. To a desert island? 1. @Bluewolf 2. 3. A no brainer. The only man who could build a luxurious island shelter with his bare hands, while also tending to the garden and hunting for food. Don't need anyone else. Two's company, three's a crowd

Afternoon chills earlier today. Watching Moana for the 372847273672563563736626th time.

Do your worst.

Met my nephew today!

Don't know how I ever liked clubbing. Sticky floors, loud and mostly annoying music, overpriced drinks and being surrounded by sweaty strangers touching you all the time because the place is probably overcrowded. Ahhh what's not to like right?

Congrats @Harry on the second. I'm still on the first, but we have briefly discussed #2. Here are some recent photos of my little one, the wife, and myself.