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by Andy Wilson
Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Martyn Simpson wrote:FC United of Manchester, a club who I found to be so far up their own backsides it was ridiculous.
Really? How so?
by Andy Wilson
Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:42 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Or as we say in this thread, up the Damien.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Which are the best/worst? I'm intrigued, I love the thought of visiting loads of random places just to watch football Yep, I'd enjoy hearing some stories of interesting grounds. Only grounds in the Uk I've ever been inside are Old Trafford (3 times) and Parkhead (just the once), though I had a scon...
by Andy Wilson
Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Haye vs Klitschko
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Haye vs Klitschko

lol Phil. 9 years is a long time Liam!
by Andy Wilson
Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Haye vs Klitschko
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Haye vs Klitschko

by Andy Wilson
Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Keane being the first British or Irish player to score 50 goals is a rather damning stat. Meant to ask what you meant by the Craig? Not really a valid statistic in fairness as Keane has been our regular striker for what, 12 or 13 years? I remember when Quinn was going for Stapleton's record though ...
by Andy Wilson
Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Haye vs Klitschko
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Haye vs Klitschko

Doesn't anyone else really want to see Haye levelled?
by Andy Wilson
Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:10 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Great trip down memory lane. I was at the abandoned game in '95, were you there by any chance? Day after my 15th birthday that was. Never been at another game with such an intense atmosphere. More electric than at any qualifier I went to see and it was just a 'friendly'. Quinn's goal at Wembley too ...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Orange Juice
Replies: 33
Views: 4020

Re: Orange Juice

I occasionally had them as a kid though, I found them ridiculously exciting, even if I was really rubbish at getting the straw to go in. There was always the upside down, foolproof method. I was a fan of them also I must say. They were a nice novelty, plus you could inflate them when they were full...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Orange Juice
Replies: 33
Views: 4020

Re: Orange Juice

Mark James wrote:Capri Sun. Slightly sweeter than most orange juices.
That's probably because this isn't juice either.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Orange Juice
Replies: 33
Views: 4020

Re: Orange Juice

me just a minute ago wrote:you're thinking of Kulana I reckon
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by Andy Wilson
Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Orange Juice
Replies: 33
Views: 4020

Re: Orange Juice

I went through a short period of making my own juice with one of these good old hand juicers there about a year and half ago because I moved into a house that had one in the kitchen. It generally took me about 5+ minutes and half a dozen oranges to achieve my goal of a fresh glass of juice, and the ...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Orange Juice
Replies: 33
Views: 4020

Re: Orange Juice

by Andy Wilson
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Great result for us leaves us with a shout. First week in September is going to be exciting. If we can come away with two draws we'll be in a great position. Ten years is long enough. I want to watch a major championship with us in it for a change. Watched the game in my mate's back yard yesterday o...
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:29 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Nando's
Replies: 32
Views: 3927

Re: Nando's

Oh, and I'd like to ask Jon if, seeing as you like Nando's so much, avoided it in early February for emotional reasons?
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:28 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Nando's
Replies: 32
Views: 3927

Re: Nando's

I'd no idea it was a restaurant chain but their hot peri peri marinade caught my eye on the supermarket shelf last month and I decided to give it a whirl. Chucked a bunch of chicken drumsticks into a bowl for half an hour with a decent splodge of it and stuck em in the oven for however long they too...
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:23 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday May 30th 2011
Replies: 27
Views: 4512

Re: Spoilers for Monday May 30th 2011

Unlucky Tom, really enjoyed watching that. Fair play to Mary. I was actually shocked that she buzzed for the conundrum and then really casually gave her for fun answer, giving you an extra few valuable moments to try and solve it. Well done anyway, hope you enjoyed the experience.
by Andy Wilson
Tue May 31, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Advert
Replies: 10
Views: 2412

Re: Advert

Best of luck Phil.
by Andy Wilson
Sat May 28, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Countdowners with Kettles
Replies: 47
Views: 7798

Re: Countdowners with Kettles

have a nice cup of tea and listen to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBhlRY5LpZw
by Andy Wilson
Mon May 23, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: .
Replies: 50
Views: 7326

Re: WEED

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by Andy Wilson
Sun May 22, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: #superinjunction
Replies: 16
Views: 2889

Re: #superinjunction

"After much speculation that he was going to put out a weakened side against Blackpool, Sir Alex Ferguson tonight submitted the following team sheet: 1. Edwin Van der Sar3. Patrice Evra6. Wes Brown12. Chris Smalling23. Jonny Evans24. Darren Fletcher 18. Paul Scholes11. Top Flight Premiership Fo...
by Andy Wilson
Tue May 17, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Mark James wrote:I'd go so far as to say cute but in the puppy sense, I can't see how they'd be shagable though.
Best not to think too much about it!
Martin Bishop wrote:In 2009 Azerbaijan authorities arrested people for the crime of voting for Armenia.


Nuts.
by Andy Wilson
Mon May 16, 2011 12:42 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Hah. I missed it myself, just spotted him in the final round up and . Watching it now though... pretty funny tune. Da da dum da da dum da da da da dum...
by Andy Wilson
Sun May 15, 2011 11:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Thanks for that correction so. Charlie, what was it like out there? Did you try it on with Lena?
by Andy Wilson
Sun May 15, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Since maybe I made that up. That's what I always thought for some reason.
by Andy Wilson
Sun May 15, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Well, I'd prefer if everyone sent complete unknowns. It was supposed to be an amateur song contest just like the olympics was supposed to be an amateur sporting event. We actually hired professionals to compete against each other for the right to represent us which I think is really bad form.
by Andy Wilson
Sun May 15, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Excellent analysis, Andy... in the sense that I really enjoyed reading it, not that I necessarily agree with it. I still have high (though ever-diminishing) hopes of seeing Kevin Hough do this one year, but I doubt he's known to a wide enough audience even in Ireland. I once went to a barbecue at h...
by Andy Wilson
Sun May 15, 2011 2:48 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Ah deadly. I am impressed and cheery hearted by your successful punterage! A fellow forumite was so impressed with Moldova he checked their odds which were 66-1 and he got so excited he posted it on facebook before putting his money down, by which time he had to settle for 40-1, but before long they...
by Andy Wilson
Sat May 14, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Certainly passed the last few hours of work quicker. Had a good laugh watching it in fairness. Booted it home on the rothar to catch the end of the voting. Unlucky Charlie, hope you're enjoying your night over there anyway.
by Andy Wilson
Sat May 14, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Charlie Reams wrote:
Matt Morrison wrote:Today I got told I look like the guy on the right in the Portugal entry.
True.
That's nothing - check out the Finnish lad!
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by Andy Wilson
Fri May 13, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Damian Eadie in the Sports News .... ?!?
Replies: 5
Views: 1518

Re: Damian Eadie in the Sports News .... ?!?

Yeah, James Doohan just pointed me at this. Brilliant! Kudos Damian.
by Andy Wilson
Fri May 13, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

It bugs me how many acts are miming instrument playing. Am I taking this too seriously?
by Andy Wilson
Fri May 13, 2011 2:42 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2011
Replies: 131
Views: 15783

Re: Eurovision 2011

Ok. Being one who hangs out with people who write songs like this, I can't help but resent what eurovision has become. But what the hell, it's frickin great craic. Go Jedward and screw art.

Still, we can't afford to host this shit - come on Bosnia!
by Andy Wilson
Sat May 07, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Why do you never order a paratha?
Replies: 83
Views: 45829

Re: Why do you never order a paratha?

Keep korma and curry on.
by Andy Wilson
Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:29 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Wedding Gifts
Replies: 12
Views: 2541

Re: Wedding Gifts

Last two weddings I went to: first one, I asked the groom and was told they'd prefer a few quid in a card as the whole thing was costing an arm and a leg. The next one was a mate who came back from overseas to get wed so I got 'em an oil painting of a local landmark as it was easy to pack and take h...
by Andy Wilson
Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:20 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Premier League
Replies: 43
Views: 8631

Re: Apterous Premier League

Rhys Benjamin wrote: A special online predictor has predicted this year's (2010-2011) relegation and the Championship Promotion, so the teams available are:
Couldn't you just wait a few weeks and assign the correct teams?
by Andy Wilson
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Pity it wasn't the keeper.
by Andy Wilson
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Haha, cheers to James Doohan for giving me this to laugh at this morning - Chris Davies eat your heart out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY9-IWFH0S4
by Andy Wilson
Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196409

Re: The C4C Football Thread

That is savage.
by Andy Wilson
Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What will he do?
Replies: 10
Views: 3043

Re: What will he do?

Lesley Hines wrote:Sorry, I've now got the greatest mental image of Jason being drunk and trying to shift Andy's ma.
Lesley you weirdo!
by Andy Wilson
Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What will he do?
Replies: 10
Views: 3043

Re: What will he do?

Splendid!
by Andy Wilson
Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:51 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What will he do?
Replies: 10
Views: 3043

Re: What will he do?

That's an interesting idea! Maybe she could convince him to appear in dictionary corner.
by Andy Wilson
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Horrible Histories
Replies: 20
Views: 4184

Re: Horrible Histories

This is my favourite history show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V_DsL1x1uY
by Andy Wilson
Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Trade Secrets
Replies: 155
Views: 43558

Re: Trade Secrets

and why not get creative while you eat

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by Andy Wilson
Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Star Wars
Replies: 39
Views: 3896

Re: Star Wars

I wouldn't know though as "media cannot be played in your territory". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fst_Zbm_fu0 (The badminton one is way cooler!) I think we should rejoin the empire so we can get the bbc player and 4OD. 4od is available here. I'm not sure what the story is with the law ...
by Andy Wilson
Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How fit are you?
Replies: 53
Views: 6899

Re: How fit are you?

Brian Moore wrote:I'd quite like to keep the joints I've got as long as I can.


I roll short ones sometimes when I'm on my own.
Matt Morrison wrote:Kirk does one-handed exercise.
Tee hee.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How fit are you?
Replies: 53
Views: 6899

Re: How fit are you?

Brian Moore wrote:A good source of info is here
Happy pedalling!
Deadly, cheers. I'm off to ride the world...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How fit are you?
Replies: 53
Views: 6899

Re: How fit are you?

Cool. Well - deadly, glad to know you're into it and hope you don't mind if I hit you up for advice some time. I was coming around a corner just after I got back into town yesterday morning and I bumped into a musician I know on his racer in full clobber, who has only been at it five months himself....
by Andy Wilson
Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How fit are you?
Replies: 53
Views: 6899

Re: How fit are you?

Oh, and while i'm not sure I want to go cycling with you anymore :D , it's always on the October bank holiday, so it'll be the 28,29,30,31 October, which is deadly, as the last day of the festival, when it's usually dying down, will be hallowe'en night.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How fit are you?
Replies: 53
Views: 6899

Re: How fit are you?

I have a fairly crap road bike Oh no you didn't. Yup, well one sixth of the cost of yours was even more than I really had planned to spend. Should have maybe gone second hand. The frame is also too big for me. I had a smash a year and a half ago and broke a bloody finger. I think i'm gonna go back ...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Why did this have to happen?! The worst day ever...
Replies: 12
Views: 2096

Re: Why did this have to happen?! The worst day ever...

Soph K wrote:I don't want to eat
Well, maybe go for a walk to work up an appetite. It'd be shame to let the poor buggers go to waste and they won't stay fresh for long.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How fit are you?
Replies: 53
Views: 6899

Re: How fit are you?

Nice one Brian. Awesome bike. Mine looks pretty flash to the non biker but beside yours it looks like a bmx http://www.ride4life.ie/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/giantDefy4.jpg I might hit you up for some advice some time. I do need to get some more gear, shoes etc any i was sh!ttin myself i'...
by Andy Wilson
Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How fit are you?
Replies: 53
Views: 6899

Re: How fit are you?

I bought a road bike almost 2 years ago with the intention of using it for long cycles and to date have gone outside the city on it only twice. The second time was today, when I got up early and put on the cycle shorts n stuff for the first time (a big step!) and ventured off towards Inniscarra Dam ...
by Andy Wilson
Fri Mar 25, 2011 11:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53800

Re: Guess who...

Has the novelty of guess who finally worn off?
by Andy Wilson
Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53800

Re: Guess who...

Would you?
by Andy Wilson
Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53800

Re: Guess who...

It's Janine Butcher, innit?
by Andy Wilson
Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53800

Re: Guess who...

Would we know her work best from the big screen type productions?