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We couldn't. That's why we're desperate.

Admit it, you're shitting it in case he comes to Liverpool and finally shines in the type of environment we could provide. You're worrying that perhaps City will come to regret letting him go, I bet you feel ill at the thought. Balotelli was a popular figure amongst City fans, and I expect you included.

The over use of the word "narrative" particularly on this forum. It's even crept onto the 'other' forum now, someone used it completely unnecessarily and seemingly just for the sake of it the other day. Just stop it, please.

Oh my fucking god, did anyone hear Sean Dysch then? The absolute twat sounds like he's swallowed a phrasebook of "corporate bullshit" the absolute knob, as if his voice didn't grate enough the shit coming out makes it even worse. I really hope Burnley get relegated (but beat Chelsea tonight of course).

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Sounds horrendous. Did you want kids before you had them? As for taking them on planes, that sounds bad enough but then actually having them on holiday with you, well I can't think of a of much worse holiday type scenario.

I'm very much in the camp that we should be trying to replace Suarez, not like for like OF COURSE, but in buying a striker who can play regularly in a front two and be of the required standard to step up during Sturridge's inevitable lay offs. My preference would be for a 22-24 year old ready to make his mark ala Torres/Suarez. My question is who's out there in that category? It's the transfer committee's responsibility to identify and target that player but for those with a good knowledge of South American and European football, should I be cutting the committee some slack? Is there really a lack of up and coming striking talent in the world? Cos it sure feels like there is.

That article ended in what would appear a pretty balanced way but the points before that don't seem particularly objective. One point I see keeps cropping up is how Isreal mustn't want Palastinian casualties because if it did there'd be loads more, while Hamas benefits from civilian casualties (which I don't doubt). My question to that point then is why do Isreal keep giving Hamas what they want?

It certainly mattered when George Dubya was president.

But so predictable if anyone would have actually stopped to listen to what he was [not] saying instead of being taken in by his schtick. This supposed great orator actually always came across as a bit of a cunt, an insencere, fake, utter cunt.

Why would he have to be back up? If we buy a striker good enough there'd be no reason not to continue playing two up front.

He never would have tried. Can you imagine all the dickhead Americans if he'd have shown any sympathy towards the Arabs? All the Obama/Osama shite would have started up and taken hold. He should never have been elected, he said fuck all of substance during his campaigns and actually promised little. The Democrats should have stopped him in his tracks, but they saw him as their ticket back into The White House solely because he's black, and so it came to pass.

That's a bit shit, but glad you're sorted now.

Absolutely, and in the case of war or invasion, it's usually a fight for land basically.

Agreed, I just get a little pissed off that the news agenda is driven by the perspective of the politicians of the country you live in, or the politicians of the country who you're friends with. I understand people are only responding to the topic of conversation but despite that I don't think it's right that any intelligent person would go to town on one particular religious group (not particularly referencing SD) while knowing that other religions have their share of lunatics who do as much damage, in their own way, to the world.

Did you have a place in mind, or a shortlist, when you put your house on the market? If not I think you're asking for hassle to be honest.

Some more so than others? I've not noticed the same vitriol towards American Christian Fundamentalists as I have towards Arab Muslims. However that could be selective reading on my part I admit SD.

I had a similar problem once, an old man put his house on the market with a view to renting. The problem was he wasn't expecting a quick offer and hadn't even got his name down for one of the OAP flats he wanted. People take the piss sometimes and estate agents certainly dont help, my situation above went on for weeks, I suspect the agents were hoping something would come up for the fella. Anyway, if it was me I'd decide on a deadline and communicate that to the estate agent and tell them the offer is subject to it being taken off the market should it be accepted.

If you're still reading this Bob I think Relate would be a good start, I think they can offer help whatever your situation. You mention getting your wife to commit to counselling so I'm wondering if she is reluctant and if that reluctance is through lack of desire for this to be fixed? If so you could try to convince her with the very genuine suggestion that whilst you don't want to, Relate could help you part if that's what she really wants. I think, if she's a decent person who has loved you, she might realise that she 'owes' you that much. That might seem the most ridiculous suggestion because it's so far removed from what you want, but Relate will help you get to the bottom what the issue is and offer you guidance in dealing with that, whatever the likely outcome is. Your wife may not even know what she really wants, counselling will help her work that out and if necessary they'll request sessions with you both individually and as a couple. Like I mentioned Relate are very accessible, you deal with them directly not through your GP, you'll fill a few forms in when you get there and your first appointment will get underway. Good luck whatever you decide to do.

Agree with that.

I know one or two examples, but it's very rare. However it's common for one party to be more at fault, so accepting responsibility for your own part in things puts you on the same side. I'm not saying that's the case here of course, that's why I said "if".

And talk to her about counselling, if she agrees it's a good idea don't carry on talking about it, book it (Relate are very accessible and relatively inexpensive). Taking that first step is the hardest bit, take it upon yourself to do it for you both, it will be the start of showing your commitment to improving things. All the other stuff will follow and will make the path ahead clearer. Sorry this won't necessarily help you make new friends but may help you get your wife back.

You're kidding yourself if you don't think land is something worth fighting over, history is full of examples. Lebensraum.

Hard to know where to begin with this. One thing I will agree with is the importance of truly listening, hearing, and from there understanding. If you're in the wrong and know it, do not attempt to defend yourself to her, that immediately puts you on opposing sides and pushes you further apart. Admit you're in the wrong, apologise apologise apologise, and show you're committed to making it up to her. And during this critical time never ever make any promise you can't be sure to keep.