What is hacking you off today?

[blues exile]

After a couple of weeks trying to get an answer, National League TV have finally confirmed that they no longer offer the monthly £22.50.. option, only the £9.50 match day pass. An appallingly run service just got worse. By comparison I also subscribe to Viaplay for €12.50 monthly, which provides coverage of every single Premier League game, many Championship matches, cup ties, Bundesliga and European Champions League and Europa Conference games.

 

[RHB]

Rain, rain and more rain!

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Rain, rain and more rain!

Only a matter of time before questions about whether Sat's game will go ahead?.

 

[The Original Tribal Chief]

I met with the mayor and my local congresswoman yesterday to discuss the damage done to the area by a recent ice storm. The level of sycophancy in the room was revolting.

On the plus side, the congresswoman, despite being characterized as a progressive democrat, was very pleasant. Her director of constituent services, who I was able to connect with regarding FEMA funds, was also very helpful. And very tasty.

 

[hlane17]

Old Trafford redevelopment: Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants 'national stadium in the north'

New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his "preference" is to build a new stadium that can also "serve the north of England".

www.bbc.co.uk

£1.25bn to buy Man United, but wants the taxpayer to help foot the bill for a new Man Utd stadium what a ****

Owner of a football club using other people's money for their own eventual benefit, reminds me of someone but I really can't put my finger on it.

 

[Supershrimper]

Old Trafford redevelopment: Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants 'national stadium in the north'

New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his "preference" is to build a new stadium that can also "serve the north of England".

www.bbc.co.uk

£1.25bn to buy Man United, but wants the taxpayer to help foot the bill for a new Man Utd stadium what a ****

Owner of a football club using other people's money for their own eventual benefit, reminds me of someone but I really can't put my finger on it.

They have the land to build a new stadium (and probably a decent one if they rotated their pitch 90 degrees) why the taxpayer should stump up the cash to build it.

They should request Manchester host the commonwealth games or the Olympics, build an athletics venue, then just arrange to gift it to the club for peanuts like they have with City and West Spam

 

[WhiteNoise]

Old Trafford redevelopment: Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants 'national stadium in the north'

New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his "preference" is to build a new stadium that can also "serve the north of England".

www.bbc.co.uk

£1.25bn to buy Man United, but wants the taxpayer to help foot the bill for a new Man Utd stadium what a ****

Owner of a football club using other people's money for their own eventual benefit, reminds me of someone but I really can't put my finger on it.

Quite ironic given his personal affairs are run offshore, so he doesn't pay much tax to HMRC.

 

[Mad Cyril]

I have just seen some shocking footage of gang related activity in Leigh.

 

[Supershrimper]

I'm all for the elderly having access to their mobility etc but if your driving down the A130 from Chelmsford, in the middle lane with no lights doing 35 / 40 mph when its torrential rain then your ought to have your license taken away. I'm amazed no one crashed into him.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I have just seen some shocking footage of gang related activity in Leigh.

It was much worse in the 70s. All council area's in Leigh had a gang. Kent Avenue estate, Treecot mob, Harridge Road + Blenheim Chase. Danescroft mob. And then you had youth clubs like Leigh Comm, and some of the church halls had a youth club and the odd disco night. Then there were gang hangouts like Marine Parade, the Glendale cafe, Blenheim Park and Bonchurch Park. Some until late at night, driving the locals mad. The only good thing was that I never saw any youth take any drugs in any way. Sadly drugs is rife now, and they are starting much younger.

 

[RHB]

Southend Shakedown cancelled for 2024. It seems the organisers can't get enough volunteer marshals following previous abuse from some members of the public, often violent.

 

[Mad Cyril]

It was much worse in the 70s. All council area's in Leigh had a gang. Kent Avenue estate, Treecot mob, Harridge Road + Blenheim Chase. Danescroft mob. And then you had youth clubs like Leigh Comm, and some of the church halls had a youth club and the odd disco night. Then there were gang hangouts like Marine Parade, the Glendale cafe, Blenheim Park and Bonchurch Park. Some until late at night, driving the locals mad. The only good thing was that I never saw any youth take any drugs in any way. Sadly drugs is rife now, and they are starting much younger.

These were 15 year old kids with huge knives and machetes.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

These were 15 year old kids with huge knives and machetes.

That's another thing that was never used. Nowadays, young lads lives are at risk. It's gone crazy.

 

[Supershrimper]

Cheap tickets to see Peppa Pig the movie with my wife and 2 kids. Only £5 a ticket which I didn't think was too shabby.

However, perhaps naively I forgot about the highway robbery that was the concessions stand. £5.90 for a small popcorn (wasn't even in a box. Just a paper bag) Both kids wanted 1 so £11.80 spent. The youngest took 2 pieces and handed it back as he didn't like it

 

[pottster]

Miller and carter in rayleigh, poor customer service. Keep waiting for ten minutes to seat at table, food arrived with stuff missing. Complained and they didn't give a **** then kept waiting for twenty minutes for the bill. Staff seem to be going through the motions

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Miller and carter in rayleigh, poor customer service. Keep waiting for ten minutes to seat at table, food arrived with stuff missing. Complained and they didn't give a **** then kept waiting for twenty minutes for the bill. Staff seem to be going through the motions

No excuses for that, shocking attitude.

 

[RHB]

Miller and carter in rayleigh, poor customer service. Keep waiting for ten minutes to seat at table, food arrived with stuff missing. Complained and they didn't give a **** then kept waiting for twenty minutes for the bill. Staff seem to be going through the motions

I've just clocked the price of some of their steaks. I'd want the red carpet treatment if I coughed up that sort of dosh for their food.

 

[SUBBlue]

Miller and carter in rayleigh, poor customer service. Keep waiting for ten minutes to seat at table, food arrived with stuff missing. Complained and they didn't give a **** then kept waiting for twenty minutes for the bill. Staff seem to be going through the motions

I’ve had it with chain restaurants after experiencing the same at this place, also at The Bull in Hockley & Rayleigh Harvester with poor food, bad service & shabby staff attitudes in the recent past.

When possible we like to give small independent places the custom as the experience tends to be better & they actually seem to care about the customers.

Enjoyed lovely meals at Neil’s Bar Kitchen in Hockley & Marble Mediterranean Resturant in South Benfleet. Izzi in Canvey High street is good for anytime of day also.

Any other recommendations welcome as I’m a glutton for well priced lovely grub

 

[Chrisb]

I've not been there but Gambero D'oro in Rayleigh is very popular and well recommended, especially the set lunch..

 

[RHB]

I’ve had it with chain restaurants after experiencing the same at this place, also at The Bull in Hockley & Rayleigh Harvester with poor food, bad service & shabby staff attitudes in the recent past.

When possible we like to give small independent places the custom as the experience tends to be better & they actually seem to care about the customers.

Enjoyed lovely meals at Neil’s Bar Kitchen in Hockley & Marble Mediterranean Resturant in South Benfleet. Izzi in Canvey High street is good for anytime of day also.

Any other recommendations welcome as I’m a glutton for well priced lovely grub

Buccatini next to the Cliffs Pavilion. Family run Italian street food. Very reasonable prices for great flavours and quantity.