Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]

    Search       Member List      Official United Site     ArabZone      ArabTRUST       BBC Sport     Twitter
Welcome to The Arab League, one of the longest established Dundee United Football forums, with many members from the old ArabFC forum.

New members are always welcomed, so to join the debate, just sign up - registration is simple, fast, and completely free.

Join The Arab League!


If you're already a member please log in:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
  • Pages:
  • 1
  • 5
  • 7
everybody loves a goodwillie; transfer tracker
Topic Started: Jan 7 2011, 01:09 AM (5,354 Views)
reekie
Member Avatar
lum raker
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Me neither.

People don't seem to realise that being in charge of a ton of high-velocity, solid metal is something to be taken seriously.
You can't drive around city centres at nearly three-times the speed limit. You just can't.

Edited by reekie, Jan 18 2011, 10:02 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
findus
Member Avatar
Jerry Kerr
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
This is a perfect opportunity for United to rake in the cash with a players' theatrical take on the borstal classic Scum at the Rep.

My money's on Darren Dods playing the Daddy.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
reekie
Member Avatar
lum raker
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Have you ever heard Darrren Dods speak?!

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
findus
Member Avatar
Jerry Kerr
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
reekie
Jan 19 2011, 01:43 AM
Have you ever heard Darrren Dods speak?!

No, but I'll take your word for it.

Gary Kenneth for Daddy then....?

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
The Eggman
Member Avatar
Tommy McLean
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Conan the Destroyer
Jan 18 2011, 09:57 PM
I wouldn't argue too hard against all drink drivers getting a little bit of bird.
Even if you're half a glass of wine over?

To qualify: I'm not defending drink-driving. It's not a black and white issue, though, so a blanket custodial sentence would do more harm than good.

Edit: Regarding Kovacevic - going 104 in a 40 zone is out of order, but what purpose is sending him to the slammer going to serve? Wouldn't a hefty fine, a long driving ban (5 years or something), and a suspended sentence that can be called in if he does anything similar in the future, be more practical?
Edited by The Eggman, Jan 19 2011, 10:45 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ivan
Member Avatar
F*cking plebs.
[ *  *  *  *  *  * ]
The Eggman
Jan 19 2011, 10:43 AM
Conan the Destroyer
Jan 18 2011, 09:57 PM
I wouldn't argue too hard against all drink drivers getting a little bit of bird.
Even if you're half a glass of wine over?

To qualify: I'm not defending drink-driving. It's not a black and white issue, though, so a blanket custodial sentence would do more harm than good.

Edit: Regarding Kovacevic - going 104 in a 40 zone is out of order, but what purpose is sending him to the slammer going to serve? Wouldn't a hefty fine, a long driving ban (5 years or something), and a suspended sentence that can be called in if he does anything similar in the future, be more practical?
That's exactly the sort of penalty he should get. Unfortunately, he's more likely to get a small fine and short ban with no prospect of prison at any point.

There was a wee boy killed in Kirkcaldy a few years ago by some arsehole doing 75 (or thereabouts) on a 40. The boy was knocked 40 yards apparently when he was hit. The prick doing the driving had several previous convictions for driving offences and was jailed for 3 years (I think). In any event, he was due to serve his entire driving ban while in prison.

The courts seem very reluctant to take away someone's right to drive, even someone who has proven conclusively that they can't be trusted behind the wheel.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
findus
Member Avatar
Jerry Kerr
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Ivan
Jan 19 2011, 11:43 AM
The Eggman
Jan 19 2011, 10:43 AM
Conan the Destroyer
Jan 18 2011, 09:57 PM
I wouldn't argue too hard against all drink drivers getting a little bit of bird.
Even if you're half a glass of wine over?

To qualify: I'm not defending drink-driving. It's not a black and white issue, though, so a blanket custodial sentence would do more harm than good.

Edit: Regarding Kovacevic - going 104 in a 40 zone is out of order, but what purpose is sending him to the slammer going to serve? Wouldn't a hefty fine, a long driving ban (5 years or something), and a suspended sentence that can be called in if he does anything similar in the future, be more practical?
That's exactly the sort of penalty he should get. Unfortunately, he's more likely to get a small fine and short ban with no prospect of prison at any point.

There was a wee boy killed in Kirkcaldy a few years ago by some arsehole doing 75 (or thereabouts) on a 40. The boy was knocked 40 yards apparently when he was hit. The prick doing the driving had several previous convictions for driving offences and was jailed for 3 years (I think). In any event, he was due to serve his entire driving ban while in prison.

The courts seem very reluctant to take away someone's right to drive, even someone who has proven conclusively that they can't be trusted behind the wheel.
It's a bizarre one, I've never quite understood how in the cases of, "Johnny McNapperson was banned from driving for 18 months (his 4th ban in 6 years) years at court yesterday for racking up his 11th speeding/dangerous/drink-driving offense", why is Johnny not banned from driving for 40 years, or some other 'you'll never drive again, nugget' length of time? What is the maximum length of time a court can ban someone from driving?
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
The Eggman
Member Avatar
Tommy McLean
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
findus
Jan 19 2011, 11:56 AM
I've never quite understood how in the cases of, "Johnny McNapperson was banned from driving for 18 months (his 4th ban in 6 years) years at court yesterday for racking up his 11th speeding/dangerous/drink-driving offense", why is Johnny not banned from driving for 40 years, or some other 'you'll never drive again, nugget' length of time? What is the maximum length of time a court can ban someone from driving?
Or where 15 year-olds are banned from driving for 3 years, starting from then (unless I've misunderstood the...erm...Daily Mail/Metro*), which means, at most, a 1 year ban.

*I don't read either.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
whatsthatonyourback
Member Avatar
Waldo Jeffers
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Ivan
Jan 19 2011, 11:43 AM
The Eggman
Jan 19 2011, 10:43 AM
Conan the Destroyer
Jan 18 2011, 09:57 PM
I wouldn't argue too hard against all drink drivers getting a little bit of bird.
Even if you're half a glass of wine over?

To qualify: I'm not defending drink-driving. It's not a black and white issue, though, so a blanket custodial sentence would do more harm than good.

Edit: Regarding Kovacevic - going 104 in a 40 zone is out of order, but what purpose is sending him to the slammer going to serve? Wouldn't a hefty fine, a long driving ban (5 years or something), and a suspended sentence that can be called in if he does anything similar in the future, be more practical?
That's exactly the sort of penalty he should get. Unfortunately, he's more likely to get a small fine and short ban with no prospect of prison at any point.

...

The courts seem very reluctant to take away someone's right to drive, even someone who has proven conclusively that they can't be trusted behind the wheel.
I thoroughly agree.

I see people doing things on the road that should have them banned from driving for a long, long time, and unless they've just passed their test, I doubt they haven't already had a ban of some sort.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Skeletor
Member Avatar
Most likely to be Ann Widdecombe
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
reekie
Jan 19 2011, 01:43 AM
Have you ever heard Darrren Dods speak?!

I have








......naw whit a mean?


Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Skeletor
Member Avatar
Most likely to be Ann Widdecombe
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Art Vandelay
Jan 18 2011, 01:01 PM
yasser
Jan 18 2011, 12:58 PM
Art Vandelay
Jan 18 2011, 12:35 PM
There's a post on Pie and Bovril that sums up my feelings on the matter, so I'll quote that. I like copy and paste.

Quote:
 
I am genuinely concerned about the apparent absence of discipline and basic professionalism at our club. It's easy to lapse into sanctimonious bluster about irreseponsible young football players with too much money and too little brain cells, and their supposed position as 'role models'; but ultimately the club's name is becoming synonymous with front page exclusives and criminal charges - and that's not to mention the as yet unpublished rumours concerning a certain member of the boardroom. There appears to be a group of young players, with Goodwillie at the centre of it, needing a severe boot in the testicles. The worry is that there is no one at the club with the gumption to do it. I can't imagine things getting to this critical stage during Levein's reign.

With thanks to shedboy82, whoever you are.
Art, can you name me a football club (they all employ young men) who haven't had a player/players in some kind of trouble or other. I'm kind of getting fed up now with all this stuff about a member of the board who has supposed to have done...? what exactly?
To be fair, I have no idea about this allegation and probably should not have included that part.
Come to me for your unsourceable grapevine needs

I've heard from an Aberdeen-supporting mate th- should I just stop now?

I've heard from the above that Stephen Thompson has knocked up a stewardess, that Mrs. Thompson is going to divorce him and take half his wealth, and that they are trying to mute the scandal.


There. I feel dirty.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
whatsthatonyourback
Member Avatar
Waldo Jeffers
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Skeletor
Jan 19 2011, 03:23 PM
Art Vandelay
Jan 18 2011, 01:01 PM
yasser
Jan 18 2011, 12:58 PM
Art Vandelay
Jan 18 2011, 12:35 PM
There's a post on Pie and Bovril that sums up my feelings on the matter, so I'll quote that. I like copy and paste.

Quote:
 
I am genuinely concerned about the apparent absence of discipline and basic professionalism at our club. It's easy to lapse into sanctimonious bluster about irreseponsible young football players with too much money and too little brain cells, and their supposed position as 'role models'; but ultimately the club's name is becoming synonymous with front page exclusives and criminal charges - and that's not to mention the as yet unpublished rumours concerning a certain member of the boardroom. There appears to be a group of young players, with Goodwillie at the centre of it, needing a severe boot in the testicles. The worry is that there is no one at the club with the gumption to do it. I can't imagine things getting to this critical stage during Levein's reign.

With thanks to shedboy82, whoever you are.
Art, can you name me a football club (they all employ young men) who haven't had a player/players in some kind of trouble or other. I'm kind of getting fed up now with all this stuff about a member of the board who has supposed to have done...? what exactly?
To be fair, I have no idea about this allegation and probably should not have included that part.
Come to me for your unsourceable grapevine needs

I've heard from an Aberdeen-supporting mate th- should I just stop now?

I've heard from the above that *someone* knocked up a stewardess, that Mrs. *someone* is going to divorce him and take half his wealth, and that they are trying to mute the scandal.


There. I feel dirty.
I feel an e-mail from the club arriving in Setenza's mailbox any time now.

And then a deleted post or two.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Skeletor
Member Avatar
Most likely to be Ann Widdecombe
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
whatsthatonyourback
Jan 19 2011, 03:25 PM
Skeletor
Jan 19 2011, 03:23 PM
Art Vandelay
Jan 18 2011, 01:01 PM
yasser
Jan 18 2011, 12:58 PM
Art Vandelay
Jan 18 2011, 12:35 PM
There's a post on Pie and Bovril that sums up my feelings on the matter, so I'll quote that. I like copy and paste.

Quote:
 
I am genuinely concerned about the apparent absence of discipline and basic professionalism at our club. It's easy to lapse into sanctimonious bluster about irreseponsible young football players with too much money and too little brain cells, and their supposed position as 'role models'; but ultimately the club's name is becoming synonymous with front page exclusives and criminal charges - and that's not to mention the as yet unpublished rumours concerning a certain member of the boardroom. There appears to be a group of young players, with Goodwillie at the centre of it, needing a severe boot in the testicles. The worry is that there is no one at the club with the gumption to do it. I can't imagine things getting to this critical stage during Levein's reign.

With thanks to shedboy82, whoever you are.
Art, can you name me a football club (they all employ young men) who haven't had a player/players in some kind of trouble or other. I'm kind of getting fed up now with all this stuff about a member of the board who has supposed to have done...? what exactly?
To be fair, I have no idea about this allegation and probably should not have included that part.
Come to me for your unsourceable grapevine needs

I've heard from an Aberdeen-supporting mate th- should I just stop now?

I've heard from the above that *someone* knocked up a stewardess, that Mrs. *someone* is going to divorce him and take half his wealth, and that they are trying to mute the scandal.


There. I feel dirty.
I feel an e-mail from the club arriving in Setenza's mailbox any time now.

And then a deleted post or two.
Relax! We're anonymous!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
findus
Member Avatar
Jerry Kerr
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Skeletor
Jan 19 2011, 03:36 PM
whatsthatonyourback
Jan 19 2011, 03:25 PM
Skeletor
Jan 19 2011, 03:23 PM
Art Vandelay
Jan 18 2011, 01:01 PM
yasser
Jan 18 2011, 12:58 PM
Art Vandelay
Jan 18 2011, 12:35 PM
There's a post on Pie and Bovril that sums up my feelings on the matter, so I'll quote that. I like copy and paste.

Quote:
 
I am genuinely concerned about the apparent absence of discipline and basic professionalism at our club. It's easy to lapse into sanctimonious bluster about irreseponsible young football players with too much money and too little brain cells, and their supposed position as 'role models'; but ultimately the club's name is becoming synonymous with front page exclusives and criminal charges - and that's not to mention the as yet unpublished rumours concerning a certain member of the boardroom. There appears to be a group of young players, with Goodwillie at the centre of it, needing a severe boot in the testicles. The worry is that there is no one at the club with the gumption to do it. I can't imagine things getting to this critical stage during Levein's reign.

With thanks to shedboy82, whoever you are.
Art, can you name me a football club (they all employ young men) who haven't had a player/players in some kind of trouble or other. I'm kind of getting fed up now with all this stuff about a member of the board who has supposed to have done...? what exactly?
To be fair, I have no idea about this allegation and probably should not have included that part.
Come to me for your unsourceable grapevine needs

I've heard from an Aberdeen-supporting mate th- should I just stop now?

I've heard from the above that *someone* knocked up a stewardess, that Mrs. *someone* is going to divorce him and take half his wealth, and that they are trying to mute the scandal.


There. I feel dirty.
I feel an e-mail from the club arriving in Setenza's mailbox any time now.

And then a deleted post or two.
Relax! We're anonymous!
http://s7.zetaboards.com/arabian2/single/?p=8003509&t=945357

:$
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ivan
Member Avatar
F*cking plebs.
[ *  *  *  *  *  * ]
I do hope that the stewardess is Gail Sheridan.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
ZetaBoards - Free Forum Hosting
Create a free forum in seconds.
Learn More · Sign-up for Free
Go to Next Page
« Previous Topic · Any Football · Next Topic »
Add Reply
  • Pages:
  • 1
  • 5
  • 7

Find this theme on Forum2Forum.net & ZNR exclusively.