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Juventus are keen to sign 21-year-old Serbia defender Nikola Milenkovic, who is thought to be a target for Tottenham and Manchester United. Juve are also interested in Italy midfielder Federico Chiesa but Fiorentina are likely to demand in excess of 100m euros (£89m) for the 21-year-old and Milenkovic. (Calciomercato) Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 33, says he left Real Madrid for Juventus because the Spanish club's president Florentino Perez did not make him feel indispensable. (Express via L'Equipe) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/gossip

I noticed we have a lot of Italian members in here so I hope everything is ok in your neck of the woods? Venice under water as deadly storms hit Italy 6 hours ago Italy has been battered by fierce winds and rain which have left 10 people dead in the west and north, while schools and tourist sites closed in several regions amid fears for people's safety. Winds of up to 180km/h (110 mph) were reported, and two tornadoes ripped through the centre of the coastal town of Terracina, killing one person and leaving 10 others injured. In the canal city of Venice, rising floodwaters overwhelmed many of its famed squares and walkways, with officials saying as much as 75% of the city is now submerged. Venice's central St Mark's Square was closed on Monday afternoon after the water level reached "acqua alta" (high water) of 156cm (5.1ft). It is the fourth highest level ever recorded. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46029302

I remember watching those films and I might dig them up and watch them again. Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger found dead in prison 19 minutes ago The former leader of South Boston's Winter Hill gang inspired the film Black Mass featuring Johnny Depp, and The Departed, which won the Academy Award for best picture in 2006. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46036058

I am not much into politics but must be interesting days ahead in Germany. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45867998

I have always called her 'The Maggie Thatcher of Germany', she has been around a long time. Angela Merkel to step down as German chancellor in 2021 Germany's Angela Merkel has said she will step down as chancellor in 2021, following recent election setbacks. "I will not be seeking any political post after my term ends," she told a news conference in Berlin. She also said she would not seek re-election as leader of the centre-right CDU party in December. She has held the post since 2000. The CDU was severely weakened in Sunday's poll in the state of Hesse, the latest in a series of setbacks. Both the CDU and its coalition partners, the Social Democrats, were 10 percentage points down on the previous poll there - even though they remain in power in Hesse. (More in link) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46020745

Started reading a Sean Slater novel 'The Guilty' (2013), I found it buried underneath a pile of books on a shelf, must have got it from work before I retired 4 years ago, good so far about a bomber nicknamed 'The Toy Maker' on the loose.

Our son's on a high atm, Liverpool are sitting on top of the EPL and his Jambos (Hearts of Midlothian) are sitting on top here in Scotland of the SPL, told him not to get too cocky, Hearts also play tomorrow against Celtic in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.

I know that is an animal killing another animal but that is a bloody awesome video, the way he tumbled down with his prey, again, awesome video.

He is still going strong at 70 years old. Sven-Goran Eriksson: Ex-England manager named Philippines boss 5 hours ago | Football Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been named as head coach of the Philippines national team. Eriksson has signed a six-month deal and will lead the team at their first Asian Cup in January and February, alongside Irishman Scott Cooper. It is the 70-year-old Swede's first job in management since being sacked by Chinese side Shenzhen in June 2017. Ex-England captain Terry Butcher quit as Philippines head coach in August before he had taken charge of a match. "With his reputation, experience and knowledge, there's no question he can help the team reach the next level," Philippines general manager Dan Palami said of Eriksson, who was in charge of England from 2001 to 2006. He held talks about becoming Cameroon manager in July, and was in charge of the Ivory Coast for three months in 2010, including at the World Cup in South Africa. "There were a lot of countries and clubs interested in Sven's services, but we were able to sell him the idea of leaving a legacy here in the Philippines." added Palami. Cooper, who worked with Eriksson at Leicester City, has been in charge of first-team affairs since Butcher's departure. Before the Asian Cup next year, the Azkals take part in the AFF Championship in November and December. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46001866

All this crap about Salah being a one season wonder, as my son just said (being a Liverpool/Hearts supporter) "Salah has just scored again pops, so much for this one season wonder bullshit", if my calculations are right that is 7 so far now and 1 assist in all games?

This will do me, get these two in my house/flat and the doorbell goes and let them deal with it... FUCK OFF Absolutely Fabulous Style

David de Gea: Man Utd keeper focus on 'winning, not contracts' 29 minutes ago | Man Utd Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he is focused on "winning games, rather than contracts", despite being yet to agree a new deal. The 27-year-old's contract runs out next summer, with the club having an option to extend to 2020. United manager Jose Mourinho has said he is "not confident" the Spaniard will sign a new contract, but De Gea insists he is "very happy" at Old Trafford. "You have to be focused on what's important," he told Sky Sports. "What matters is the team and all of us being focused on what we need to focus on, which is winning games, rather than contracts or any topics that can be a distraction. What matters is focusing on football. "You don't have time to think about things that aren't as important as football and the points that are at stake in the games that we have to win and do well in." In August, United were positive over the chance of De Gea renewing his deal, but Juventus have reportedly targeted the Spain international as another low-cost high-quality addition after picking up Liverpool midfielder Emre Can, Barcelona full-back Dani Alves, Bayern Munich midfielder Sami Khedira and Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente on free transfers in recent years. "If the club want to be better than it is and not worse, obviously it would be very important to keep David," Mourinho said in an interview on Friday. De Gea, who joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2011 in an £18.9m deal, is one of several players nearing the end of their deals. "I've been at the club for eight seasons now. I'm very happy here," said the keeper, who has been the Premier League club's player of the year for the past four years. "I always feel that warmth from the fans and everyone who works at the club." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46002144

A group of Manchester United players are set to be fined by the club after they refused to turn up to a sponsor's event in protest at the transport problems the team has suffered before Champions League fixtures. (Mail) Meanwhile, United boss Jose Mourinho wanted his players to join him in walking from the team hotel to Old Trafford after their bus was stuck in traffic for the Champions League game against Juventus, but security staff veteod the move. (Mail) Manchester United have had their hopes of signing Spanish left-back Jordi Alba in January boosted as Barcelona may wait until the end of the season to offer the 29-year-old a new contract. (Diario Sport - in Spanish) Manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United will not re-sign Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 37, from Los Angeles Galaxy. (Manchester Evening News) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/gossip

Bloody hell, only really in China or Japan would you see this as a joke, god, someone with a weak heart, if that was me I would have shite a brick as I hate heights!!

Saying that when I was working I would walk into the lounge from work and find one of my shoes or slippers lying on the floor and I would say to myself "I bet there is a spider under that?", sure enough, lift the shoe/slipper and see a squashed spider.

I had to think quick then, seen the spider photo and the clips of Joachim Löw sticking his hand down his pants and thought that was a meaning or whatever lol. Back on topic, spiders don't bother me and I will pick them up in my hand, but the wife, no way, if I here her yelling "JOHN...QUICK!!" then I know she has to be rescued from a spider or another creepy crawly.

I am an animal lover and it sounds like you are also, I think you would like these 2 video's below by the great Sir David Attenborough.

Our youngest grandson the wee Tank is all dressed up for his Halloween Party at his school in an hours time, he has just left with our daughter, crept into the room here and jumped out on me, a wee Scottish terror.

Got to see this end of story, Queen with Mercury was one of my favorites groups of all time.

The Flight of the Navigator (1986), a golden oldie but still great to watch, seen it last night again!!

I wonder if the driver still has a job? Luxury cars crushed as transporter hits low bridge in Perth 2 hours ago A car transporter has crashed into a low bridge in Perth, causing tens of thousands of pounds of damage to luxury cars it was carrying. The roofs of at least two new Range Rovers were crushed in the accident in Marshall Place at about 08:00. Police were called to the scene as debris on the road caused rush-hour traffic problems. Network Rail later tweeted to say the bridge had been inspected by engineers and was "passed fit for rail traffic". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-45964816

I think they will be feeling the heat now with all the publicity surrounding this as the guy that took the video of the incident said "He told BBC Breakfast: "I had to make a difficult decision at that time because if I had stepped in I don't think you would have seen the footage that I captured." The guy that did the racial abuse will have his mug shot everywhere soon, it's been shown on tv etc so far.

'Name and Shame' I would say but will the Spanish authorities act or just sweep it under the carpet? A man who was filmed racially abusing a woman on a Ryanair flight has been identified, police said. Essex Police said it had identified both parties involved in the incident and passed the details to the Spanish authorities who were leading the investigation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-45951232 Edit: "Ryanair will take the matter further", I wonder what they mean by that ban the guy from any further flights with Ryanair?