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For me, no. But for my missus yes. Exciting times indeed!

@Rab you free to help a brother out?

Basically contracts have been exchanged between sellers and buyers (via solicitors). And as that's the case, we're now legally bound to proceed with the purchase and sellers with the sale. So deposit paid and the next step is completion. Completion basically being the stage where you pick up the keys and physically take ownership of the property.

Indeed. He's quality but the performances of the last 6 months have been absolutely honking. Typically performances of a player that has had his head turned. Contract talks aside, I expected him to be more professional and not let that affect him for so long. It genuinely would have been better for him to say 'I'm leaving at the end of the season, I want to play in the Champions League, but I will give my all for Leicester for the rest of the season'. On the pitch before this contract stuff though, he's shown he can be class. Got a great eye for a pass, a calmness on the ball and loves a long-ranger. He's definitely good enough for a CL club and that level. Looks like he's running in treacle most of the time but he'll happily play a full 90 most games. It's actually mad how much he plays without a rest to be honest.

If FM is anything to go by Romeo Lavia is meant to be pretty good too.

Exchanged on our house today. Completion next Friday

I like the look of Group C's fixtures.

And most of the red wall didn't even have elections to vote on I think?

Always a lot of feistiness in the game, and lots of drama. I'll go 4-2 Spurs.

Is this similar to France?

Why would you bring Sane back? He didn't want to be at City any more did he?

Despite the mixed results across England, it's a big statement to take such big names in London. It's not the be-all and end-all as there's still plenty of work, but wrestling that kind of control from the Tories plays in to Labour's hands massively. Coupled with Lib Dems making gains, the secret pact (!!!!) seems like it's taking form. It's a positive turning point on the face of it - just hope that momentum sticks with them over the next couple of years. Surprised West Oxfordshire was taken from the Tories. That's a big loss as well in a heartland for them.

Labour bagging Barnet, Wandsworth and Westminster is huge.

Fernandinho came on at 85 mins

Enjoy @Dr. Gonzo. I can't wait - missus and I heading to Milan end of next month. @Tommy - food is one of the things we're looking forward to the most. @DeadLinesman - spending half a day at Lake Como - have you been? We did plan a day but others have said that only half a day is needed really. What are trains like there as we'll probably use that to get to Como from Milan.

Nah just mean two go down and two come up

Surely only one team avoids relegation if Chelsea are banned (is this even likely?). Don't get why all 3 would be saved.

Bruno's Or Da Bruno da Cabopino. The one in Fuengirola has shut permanently, but Cabopino one is in Marbella. Marbella itself worth the visit for a day I'd say. Probably won't need more than that.

I saw a clip on Twitter (so can't fully verify) showing the panel that gets to decide these things. Four middle-aged white men. Getting to decide what happens to the bodies of females. 21st Century right!

I'm so glad smoking got banned from internal areas. I remember walking into pubs with my brother or dad and the stench just hit as soon you opened the door.

To be honest, I think a lot of our generation thought that. Inflation rocketing way above average wage increases has put a stop to that. Let alone cost of living crisis currently, as well as COVID impacting the situation too. Be careful with flats - it's great to have your own independence in it but it comes with its risks (not all, there are some advantages). Some management companies for flats charge a lot for a Service Charge, so make sure you look into exactly what you pay them for and what you get in return - I think you can look in to historic Year End statements for each company. There's also the risk of what kind of neighbours you'll have - privately owned and used, sub-let/tenanted, social housing etc. Make sure the lease is over 75 years as well. Otherwise it becomes hard to sell; most buyers look for at least 99 years on a lease. Renewing the lease is extremely expensive... If you can afford a house, go for it. It's by far the better option for security and ownership and responsibility for alterations or amendments to the property you own. With a flat, you own the property, but not the land per se. So you become restricted on what you can/cannot do as per the covenant/lease.

It'll immediately become illegal in 22 states I heard. So while other states might be a bit more 'liberal', the fact that nearly half of the country immediately bans abortion by law is where a huge problem arises in the short-term.