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is the job of an official to be a part of the game? or to enforce the rules of the sport? or both? i guess thats a matter of opinion in itself but to your comment "we shouldnt take everything away from the officials" id ask why? if it meant the correct application of all the laws at all times.

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-no-australia-i-wasnt-out-with-two-runs-required-a4221336.html can someone explain or elaborate on this? is stokes wrong on this occasion? looked nailed on and if they hadnt used the review in the over before, he would of been gone. while i understand the laws, and how the review system works. why do we even have on field umpires? when they can guarantee the correct decision everytime from upstairs, and cut out the need to ever review a decision? with football, VAR is still a matter of opinion but with cricket it either is or isnt barring exceptional circumstances like the catch given but had appeared to bounce from one angle and not from the other (either in the second test or the first innings of the 3rd, not sure) decisions given on umpires call can still be given without the need of an onfield umpire shouldnt change something that works, however, i personally think it can be improved. use the technology, eradicate reviews and on field umpiring and get the decision right. gaffeney had 6!! overturned in one match

i agree. theres more to lose by telling them.

Firstly, ive said it before, and ill no doubt say it again but honestly, reaching out to you guys has given me an uplift, theres an awfully long way to go, however just being able to talk is encouraging, Thank you! just wondering what advice you can offer me on the following: as you may of read im currently without work, however im due to start with a new agency at GI Group with barker ross on Monday night. im currently taking Citalopram and Diazepam, on the various forms i will inevitably have to fill out, do you suggest i be open and tell them, or not? After reading someone suggest AbleFutures, i have contacted them but am unable to see someone locally until mid September. any advice would be highly appreciated

to recieve the help of a therapisg, do i just go down the normal avenues of talking to my doctor? when you say "the right therapist" is that not just automatically asigned? i just talk to whoever is at work that day? im at a stage where i can admit to myself that im in NEED of help, but honestly cant imagine how i can relay that to the official people. i have irrational thoughts that i KNOW are untrue for example, i believe a therapist or the doctor, there just at work trying to get through the day, they dont trully want to help. unlike all you AMAZING people who are responding for free out the kindness of your hearts. like i say i know that is irrational and they will try to help, but untill the point of actually recieving the real help im just one of many names on a screen during their working day

Buce, i see your posts all the time, along with Izzy.. if you stopped me in the street and asked me to name any posters i know on FT i would say Izzy very quickly followed by Buce.. FTFamous i honestly didnt think id recieve any replies, especially as im not a regular.. the fact that, and this goes to anyone thats replied to me, you have taken time from your own day to help a stranger was just inconcievable to me.. i honestly thought no one would reply.. but writing it all out there helped anyway.. i played it down at the doctors, which i regret, but in my head i view that as minor compared to the feeling i get when i think about opening up to a therapist, theres a lot that although i need to deal with regarding my past, its not a can of worms im keen on opening.. regarding the circumstances leading to my adoption, i witnessed things that adukts coukdnt comprehend, let alone a 3 year old child. im very scared about being made to re live those experiences through the help of a therapist

your the man, thank you for replying. your all amazing and for once in a very long time i feel like im being heard! thank you

it honestly means so much that either of you have replied. to take time out of your day to respond to me is just something i wouldnt believe would happen, especially as im not a regular poster. Thank you Izzy your a blessing to this forum, and i really appreciate your words. im very vague and honestly wish i wasnt, the above is much more than i thought i would write when i started. i was actually relieved to recieve a phone call saying my phone appointment is off, how can i put across anything to a stranger on the phone, im quite anxious about that. face to face is easier but even when i attended the doctors i made out things are better than they are. im not sure what i expected through posting but thank you so much for your response. FoxesDeb - ive rearranged my phone appointment for Monday but after initially being relieved of the cancelation, upon reflection im concerned about waiting till Monday. in terms of work, im in a position where if im not working by next week i put my family at significant risk of being evicted. im going to do everything i can to sort that as my number 1 priority. also, ive done a fair bit of factory and call center work so hopefully i will find something. my family dont deserve to be in this situation on top of everything i myself have forced upon them. again, i cant stress enough how much i appreciate the time youve taken, thank you so much

thank you, that alone feels special and means a lot. i know you understand, and theres many people who have felt this way, which is why ive posted here. without fear of judgement or repurcussions. i appreciate the time youve taken to read and respond, it means more than you could believe

at rock bottom.. always on FT but rarely post. at a point of no return with no one to talk to. for the past 12 months ive been battling my worst demons and losing. i was adopted at 4 years old following circumstances way to deep to go into.. i was seperated from my 3 older sisters and adopted by 2 loving parents. i no longer speak to my parents as they dont agree with the age gap with my Mrs being 12 years older, so unfortunately i have no contact with my parents, or siblings who i have lost contact with over the years (i choose not to have social media as it brings its own problems) and having moved from the sticks to the city i really have no friends, i have no one other than my Mrs and my 3 children to talk to. i coukd write a book with my thoughts and emotions but speaking them in words is impossible. ive never dealt with any underlying problems and just try to hide everything and remain a rock for my family. and away from the fascade of being happy began to gamble and take drugs to curve the effect of reality. im lost, out of control and falling down way to quick. for a year ive hid everything from my Mrs through fear of losing everything i have. this week, specifically today has been the worst, my agency is no longer required at the factory.. work being my only escape from life.. 8 hours of structured routine, i also fessed up to gambling and drugs so everythings in the open, im currently on antidepressants that honestky feels like its more of a hinderence, on top of all that i was scheduled a phone appointment with the well being nhs service in beaumont leys today that was cancelled. only in the last month or so have i thought to myself that its all to much, the pressure of being what everyone expects is too high, i try to please everyone around me and never dealt with myself.. i feel im more of a burden to my family right now, i wish id dealt with my problems much sooner but its always easier not too.. if i had anyone else, literally anybody else to talk to, i would not be posting on here.. just writing the above down has been overwhelming for myself

Italian serie B Verona priced at 2/1 Palermo priced 2/1 Both away from home but apart from that, anyone know why there so high? Seems nailed on to me!

Going on my own as none of my mates can make it at late notice. anyone in similar circumstances want to meet for a drink to Vichai on the train there?

I'll keep checking, and if I get lucky.. I'll buy it and arrange meeting you at either tonight or early in the morning if you want.. I'll keep checking anyway

Keep refreshing pal, I've got 2 in my basket. Frantically looking for a cheaper travel option before purchasing

A few have just gone up online again. I'm struggling with travel. Like £80 for return on the train