I looked at your age and you are only 36 so I can understand why you like such games. But a more mature observe realises that it is not as simple as predicting positions in league tables. I can see somebody being in the top three and still wanting him to go (Harry being a good example). Berkinshaw took Spurs down but he was right not to be dismissed; as the later results and trophies prove that case. I have said what I said and I am sticking to that. I understand you want to play games and it is your right to play them. Maybe when you are a bit older and wiser you might look at things differently. So I apologise for not giving you more than you wanted (for the reasons I have said) but I have noticed that others wish to play your game so there is plenty to keep you happy.
Voice whatever credibility you had, has just been lost in one fell swoop. Well done!
I find you response rather amusing to tell the truth. First using age as some kind of marker for wisdom highlights your misunderstanding of what wisdom is. Of course when you have a wise person that has also had many years to build upon that wisdom, then yes they have invaluable guidance to give. In reality however, the majority of people show a lack of wisdom, whether they are 10 or 100. Being old does not guarantee you will have it. What a very unwise thing to presume! I have had to deal with the accusation, that when I get older, I may understand. What rubbish, I am a free thinker who is always willing to learn and relearn as I move through my life's journey. I may only be 36 but in the time I have spent on this earth I have learned many great and interesting things, I look at things from varying perspectives and try to empathise with others view points. But still this is very little in the grand scheme of things. How unfortunate that you think that because you are old, that you know so much. Maybe, when you are able to possess humility, compassion and truth you will understand the futility of making statements like that. I am not here to change anyone's minds. I believe that wisdom can only be gained through a desire to look into oneself, and to have a desire to change.
If we were playing brilliantly then we wouldn’t be 9th or under (that is an oxymoron).
Nice try but not quite right. If I said we played every game brilliantly and were then 9th then yes I could see your point. But I did not. You said ‘We also could play brilliantly but luck didn’t go our way.’ So I tried to remove that variable from the discussion, as it is all IFS and BUTS, so we have to look at the least complex version of events. These are not immovable and if the end of the season came and these extreme factors influenced the overall outcome, then we could use that information to change how we felt about the situation at the time. Not that hard to grasp really.
As for a point of loyalty; I think I have said that quite a few times (that is my position). Wasn’t it you who accused me of not reading what you wrote? Is this payback time; if he doesn’t read what I wrote then I won’t read what he wrote and I’ll keep asking the same pointless questions until one of us f**king dies of boredom (I say that with a smile and good humour)?
I have read what you have put, but was interested in the finer details, which I felt you were skirting. You have every right to say, I am not willing to declare my position based on where we finish in the league, but you have not. You often end up repeating the same mantras which I now understand to be full of wisdom.
Anyone else willing to commit themselves also? Or are you a little afraid? 
I think people would be afraid if they allowed you to badger/ intimidate them into replying until you got the answer you wanted rather than what the writer wishes to give. Your problem is you want the answer you want and if it is not to your liking you throw a tantrum. But I understand where you are coming from; considering your age. We have all travelled on the path of immaturity before so I wish no offence and I hope you take what I said in good spirit. I could re quote what I had paraphrased to you before but I can’t be bothered to go and find it. But I am sure your mind will go back to what I had said.
This is called tongue in cheek. A bit of banter. There is 0% intimidation involved. You may try to continuously repeat yourself hoping that others will be convinced in your wise old words. But I have no desire to make people think what they do not. I like hearing alternative points of view, which I may disagree with. I also like the challenge of dialectic reasoning. If I can provide challenge as well as receive challenge then I feel that more can be gained from both parties in integrating new ideas into our old views, creating a new paradigm.
Thank you for telling me what my problem is, however I disagree. There are no tantrums happening on my part, how about yours? I find it interesting that you believe you have the ability to know what I think and how I act. Is that something that comes with age? If so, I think you are misguided. Your comments again about age bring this very clearly to light. When you are talking about travelling the path of immaturity, I feel that you are projecting your life experiences and concerns onto me.
So no offence is taken. I wish you well on your journey down that path. I will always be available for you to try and use your age as a way to have power and control over an issue, idea or me as a person. Just remember that your perceived power is in your own mind and that in reality it does not surpass my own. We are both equals, whether you like it or not.
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