The Sheffield United v Bristol City Match Day Thread 21

[havanatopia]

On August 9th, 2014 Bristol City played Sheffield United at Bramall Lane and won by 2 goals to 1. It was the first game of that remarkable title winning season which none of us will ever forget. I sat virtually alone in a bar in Manila watching it live. As I recall we all thought then that this match was chosen as a season opener for League One because we were the two teams most likely to be promoted. The Blades ultimately failed in that endeavour as they had done before and after and remained in the third tier for 6 long seasons. This evening, the same fixture, is live once more for the first time since that campaign. And while that match was important for both teams to start with a win the match this evening is on an entirely different and elevated plateau. Chris Wilder was United's 7th manager during their latest spell in the 3rd tier and the only one to get them out of it. Danny Wilson, like his two tries with us, failing to promote the Blades through the play offs. 

Sheffield United have spent 23 years in the top flight in the modern era, since 1945, but only 3 since the Premier League was formed in 1992. Their last being a single season under Neil Warnock in 2006/7 in which many would argue should and could have been many more had it not been for West Ham United. We will recall they were relegated controversially instead of West Ham who had Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez having joined on loan from Brazillian side Corinthians in 2006. Innocent enough except they were owned by a third party, an Iranian businessman called Kia Joorabchian. West Ham were accused by the Premier League of incorrectly hiding the details of the contracts of the two players. The Premier League set up a disciplinary tribunal to try West Ham, who in April 2007 pleaded guilty. The tribunal fined West Ham a record £5.5m, but decided not to deduct points. West Ham were also ordered to end their arrangements with Joorabchian's "third-party owners." The club claimed to have ripped up the contract, and taken ownership of Tevez's registration. Tevez scored three crucial goals in the three victories which followed; West Ham stayed up, Sheffield United were relegated. Sheffield United then took action against West Ham directly. West Ham had claimed they had ripped up Tevez's contract and employed him directly while Mascherano had already been transferred to Liverpool.

Under FA rules, the case was referred to arbitration, a private legal process where the parties agreed to abide by the decision. The arbitration chairman, Lord Griffiths, ruled that West Ham had not truly ripped up Tevez's "third-party" contract, and that Tevez had been instrumental in keeping the Hammers up. The clubs ultimately agreed a £15m sum in which to compensate Sheffield United for the cost of being relegated. Blades players also pursued compensation from West Ham for loss of earnings and Fulham and Wigan also looked into compensation as they had finished below West Ham that season. That all left a nasty taste in the mouth of many who felt West Ham had got off rather lightly especially considering the loss of revenue to the Blades that was far in excess of the £15 million they received. And here we are 11 years later and Sheffield United are still feeling the affects of that injustice. Chris Wilder, for the first time since then, has given the club an exponential increase in positivity not seen since their Neil Warnock days. To any layman looking in that would look like a level of 'laying the ghost' of West Ham is nigh. 

Naturally not at our expense but I would like to see the day when the Blades go to the Olympic Stadium and give West Ham United a damn good hiding on the pitch. That time may not be that far away especially if we indirectly do the Blades a favour this evening and help to perpetuate their time in the 2nd tier; because West Ham could very well be coming down!

And on another but rather unrelated note, marvellously reminded to us by Startibart.., we reflect on a 50 year anniversary, if that is what we can call it, of a postponed debut for John Galley. One of 3 brothers, easily the youngest, who played league football. That match was a home fixture to Villa. Interestingly it is snowing quite heavily right now in Aston which might affect the M5 and M6 and onward to Sheffield where it is not snowing but where it will be -2 by the time the match kicks off; if indeed it does. This might be the first postponed fixture of the season but I sincerely hope not for all of you braving it including my brother. Anyway, back to Galley..

An amazing signing by Dicks as he arrived at Ashton Gate in a plaster cast on his leg from Rotherham. Big strong centre forward who could score with his head or right foot. Big favourite of the East End who's sung " We'll walk a million miles for one of your goals John Galley". Turned out to be good signing for Dicks as it helped City stay in the old second division.  - Says Gavlin on OTIB from December 2013. And as 22A reminds us Galley finally made his debut 3 weeks later scoring all 3 goals in City's 3-0 win at Leeds Road, Huddersfield.

Back in those days City did not meet Sheffield United that much although we did in September 1970 when we drew 3-3 at Bramall Lane but lost the return fixture at Ashton Gate in March 1971 by a single goal. The Blades were promoted to the top flight that season but were relegated the season City went up and by the time we came down they were down in the third tier and falling to the fourth in season 1981/2. We missed them again because they remained one season and were promoted back to Division Three and passed us on the way down. It is quite remarkable, actually, how City and United have contrived to miss playing league matches together since the 1970's. 

Tonight is our first fixture since February 2015 when, many may recall, they got their own back for their loss to us on the opening televised match of that season. We lost 1-3 at Ashton Gate by which time it was merely an irritating little blip in our cruise to the title. That being said, it might have been the first time that someone coined the term about the Blades being forever there, at our shoulder, and so here we are again seeing them just behind us in our shadow once more. I think this might be a regulation win. On the other hand we might have a hiccup or possibly we could nullify each other to a draw. I don't do predictions but if did they would be dream like ones where John Galley scores a hattrick, thumps the cross bar, nearly scoring his forth that reverberates around the ground, and the chant 'we'll walk a million miles for one of your goals John Galley' would be heard as far away as Hillsborough. But enough eulogising. City have perhaps the best group of players since those early 70's days. They know what they have to keep doing; show up and play your game and don't be shrinking violets like you were against Preston. After all, Bramall Lane is the oldest continually used sports venue in the world. 

Safe travels everyone and help City bring back the goods.

 

 

Edited December 8, 2017 by havanatopia

[havanatopia]

As an interesting couple of addendums:-

Sheffield United have won the top flight title once in their history that season, being the same year Bristol North End became Bristol City, was 1897/8

They have won league titles on 3 other occasions;- 

League Division 2 - 1952/3 

League Division 4 - 1981/2 which I mentioned above.

League Division 1 (new)- 2016/17

City have won 5 nationwide league titles as of course we all know.  

 

[Port Said Red]

" I don't do predictions but if did they would be dream like ones where John Galley scores a hattrick, thumps the cross bar, nearly scoring his forth that reverberates around the ground, and the chant 'we'll walk a million miles for one of your goals John Galley' would be heard as far away as Hillsborough. " 

I don't mind admitting getting a small tear in my eye reading that paragraph @havanatopia. My eldest brother is currently very ill in Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and it brought back memories of standing next to him on the East End when he was home on leave from whichever ship he was on at the time, singing that very chant. 

I am going down to see my brother tomorrow and I hope to be bringing news of a win tonight along with the Boro win which he wont be aware of yet.

Edited December 8, 2017 by Port Said Red

[exAtyeoMax]

Will be going to "Sounds like Friday Night" so will miss the first half at least…hopefully back home for the second. 

[Norn Iron]

Another great Havanatopia journalistic style starter. Thanks.

Two things; I trust Bramall Lane has undersoil heating otherwise with a clear night sky plus freezing temperatures, frost could easily have the game abandoned around half time. My other point is purely pedantic, so apologies Havanatopia but what is the plural of addendum as "A couple of addendums" is surely incorrect? I'd say it's either addenda or addendae. However, if we substituted addendum with the word stadium then a couple of stadiums would be acceptable, although stadia would be preferable. So maybe addendums is ok? I told you it was pedantic but what is the correct wording?

 

[havanatopia]

1 minute ago, Norn Iron said:

Another great Havanatopia journalistic style starter. Thanks.

Two things; I trust Bramall Lane has undersoil heating. My other point is purely pedantic, so apologies Havanatopia but what is the plural of addendum as "A couple of addendums" is surely incorrect? I'd say it's either addenda or addendae. However, if we substituted addendum with the word stadium then a couple of stadiums would be acceptable, although stadia would be preferable. So maybe addendums is ok? I told you it was pedantic but what is the correct wording?

 

Good point... addendi? And nothing pedantic about your query.

I hope undersoil heating is there too indeed.

And thanks for the compliment.

Port Said... All the very best for a full recovery to your brother. I hope he pulls through. Glad the remarks brought a tear or two of joy and may City shed some positive light on his well being.

 

[Garland-sweden]

If we play well think we got a good chance to a point or thre. Confidence is good and let see what the game brings. Gonna see the game on telly. 2--1 City. Always believe, COYR!!!

[Jerseybean]

Fancy (and very much hope) that this will be a great game, think it will end 1-1. Playing on a Friday night brings forward that Saturday afternoon feeling and means that, if we win, we get a longer weekend glow! 

Travel well the faithful and sing until you are all sung-out.

[Major Isewater]

Thanks to H for his input , tops as ever.

Drama , as William Shakespeare once said . 

Will the Blades succombe to our superior experience and quality or will sheer guts and bloody mindedness get them the win ? 

I don't know and if I did I'd be down the bookies in a Jiffy ( an expression, not a padded bag )

Each match this season is thought of as ' season defining ' . I feel if we win tonight it may psychologically undermine our opponents and put an end to their creditable start to life in the Championship. 

It's our turn for glory . 

Leave nothing on the pitch lads and bring those three points home .

 

[daored]

Looking forward to tonight , should be a good game with goals. 

[PHILINFRANCE]

26 minutes ago, Norn Iron said:

Another great Havanatopia journalistic style starter. Thanks.

Two things; I trust Bramall Lane has undersoil heating otherwise with a clear night sky plus freezing temperatures, frost could easily have the game abandoned around half time. My other point is purely pedantic, so apologies Havanatopia but what is the plural of addendum as "A couple of addendums" is surely incorrect? I'd say it's either addenda or addendae. However, if we substituted addendum with the word stadium then a couple of stadiums would be acceptable, although stadia would be preferable. So maybe addendums is ok? I told you it was pedantic but what is the correct wording?

 

The correct plural of addendum is, in fact, addenda, although, as addendum is recognised as an English word, addendums can also be used.

Anybody on here remember back in school having to decline the latin word for war, bellum?

Bellum, bellum, bellum, belli, bello, bello.

Bella, bella, bella, bellorum, bellis, bellis.

It still makes me chuckle.

And to think, we used to have to decline mensa (table) as well - Oh Table! (in the vocative form) anybody?

 

 

[Norn Iron]

I'm showing my age here but Utd might not score again tonight as Tony Currie isn't even on the bench. 

I'm trying to think of Sheffield United 'greats' and can only come up with Tony. 

As far as players that have played for both clubs, I'm even more stuck. Diego De Girolamo is all I can come up with. There must be other players?

[wendyredredrobin]

Where are we watching tonight?  As I dont have Sky, I will be watching the game in my local with a couple of pints and a burger.  I reckon SU are there for the taking and we could well be coming home with Another 3 points in the bag, though a point would be acceptable.

Even if we do win, we will still be third with a 3 point gap to Baadiff who play tomorrow.

[PHILINFRANCE]

Keith Curle?

[BRISTOL86]

Anyone having a flutter tonight?

I thought this looked quite tasty

[Major Isewater]

33 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

The correct plural of addendum is, in fact, addenda, although, as addendum is recognised as an English word, addendums can also be used.

Anybody on here remember back in school having to decline the latin word for war, bellum?

Bellum, bellum, bellum, belli, bello, bello.

Bella, bella, bella, bellorum, bellis, bellis.

It still makes me chuckle.

And to think, we used to have to decline mensa (table) as well - Oh Table! (in the vocative form) anybody?

 

 

I bet I'm not the only one who thought of this when reading your post .

 

[Major Isewater]

26 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said:

Where are we watching tonight?  As I dont have Sky, I will be watching the game in my local with a couple of pints and a burger.  I reckon SU are there for the taking and we could well be coming home with Another 3 points in the bag, though a point would be acceptable.

Even if we do win, we will still be third with a 3 point gap to Baadiff who play tomorrow.

Stumped for players at the moment but coaches , Danny Wilson and John Pemberton . 

[One Team In Keynsham]

36 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

The correct plural of addendum is, in fact, addenda, although, as addendum is recognised as an English word, addendums can also be used.

Anybody on here remember back in school having to decline the latin word for war, bellum?

Bellum, bellum, bellum, belli, bello, bello.

Bella, bella, bella, bellorum, bellis, bellis.

It still makes me chuckle.

And to think, we used to have to decline mensa (table) as well - Oh Table! (in the vocative form) anybody?

 

 

reading this just got "eram eras erat eramus eratis erant" stuck in my head

And happy days reading "Caecilius ist pater", "Cerebus ist canis" etc. 

[Norn Iron]

26 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

Keith Curle?

Great shout. Played over 50 games for them. I remember talking to him as if it was only yesterday at the Crab Apple in Clevedon. He said that the goal he scored against the rovers came off his shin pads! We were talking after an away game in the mid 80s. 

 

[Coppello]

As many said, I'm also very much looking forward to this evening. I'm hopeful that we can keep our incredible record of being unbeaten in 10 away games a run which dates back to mid August I believe!

 

[shelts]

Really looking forward to tonight’s game . Mum is making mash , pie and beans so over to her tonight . Sheffield United a ground I’ve never been to , it looks rather tired and old fashioned on the tele . If we can keep their big centre forward quiet we have a chance . First goal wins . 

[Shtanley]

All the talking about GIF’s and the fact that Coutts got injured makes me feel Pack is gonna score. Might put a pound on it.

[ZiderEyed]

23 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said:

Anyone having a flutter tonight?

I thought this looked quite tasty

Thats a ******* good return mind.

[RedBrizzleRobin]

Thought this was an interesting stat, pulled off the sky preview of the game.  

"Bristol City have already won more away Championship points this season (19) than they managed in the whole of last season (17)"

Amazing turnaround from last season.

Edited December 8, 2017 by RedBrizzleRobin

[Port Said Red]

25 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said:

Anyone having a flutter tonight?

I thought this looked quite tasty

Whats .5 of a corner?

[RedBrizzleRobin]

1 minute ago, Port Said Red said:

Whats .5 of a corner?

A Magnússon throw?

[cheshire_red]

@havanatopia Bristol North End?

[City Rocker]

4 minutes ago, cheshire_red said:

@havanatopia Bristol North End?

Confusing us with the famous Patchway North End perhaps? Easily done. 

[cityloyal473]

A point or better will make it a very good weekend.

Oh, and no more blinking injuries.

[AppyDAZE]

Surely we are due a little Good Luck! message from Visiting Owl anytime soon. Always seems like a decent sort of guy, so let's hope we can make him almost as happy as we are after tonight's game.

[PHILINFRANCE]

29 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said:

reading this just got "eram eras erat eramus eratis erant" stuck in my head

And happy days reading "Caecilius ist pater", "Cerebus ist canis" etc. 

A slightly esoteric subject, so I won't dwell on it, but now you mention eram, eras erat etc, I can't help but also recall amo, amas, amat etc.... 

Celeritur! Back to the football.

[chipdawg]

Going to be -1 by the match finishes kids so wrap up warm. I'll be there, thermal base layer, ski jacket and all! 

People who are driving up may want to consider getting off at M1 j29, coming through Chesterfield and parking on a street in Heeley. Sheffield traffic is awful at the best of times and there is free parking and some good pubs (Sheaf View, The Brothers Arms, The White Lion, The Crown are all good, Tramshed if you like your hipster bottle bars) which I believe are fine with away fans

If you are in town, West St is good for a party (if you like that kind of thing) Sentinel Brewhouse on Shoreham St is the best beer near the ground

Enjoy everyone, 3-1 to The Mighty Reds

PS Re: Sheff Utd and West Ham, what people forget is that had SU beaten an abject Wigan on the last day, they would have relegated West Ham. So despite WH stacking the deck unfairly, they still only have themselves to blame

[ZiderEyed]

41 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said:

reading this just got "eram eras erat eramus eratis erant" stuck in my head

And happy days reading "Caecilius ist pater", "Cerebus ist canis" etc. 

Mande merda et morere!

Quomodo una nocta facte tam turpis es?

[Mike Hunt-Hertz]

1 hour ago, Norn Iron said:

I'm showing my age here but Utd might not score again tonight as Tony Currie isn't even on the bench. 

I'm trying to think of Sheffield United 'greats' and can only come up with Tony. 

As far as players that have played for both clubs, I'm even more stuck. Diego De Girolamo is all I can come up with. There must be other players?

John McPhail.

[ZiderEyed]

1 hour ago, Norn Iron said:

I'm showing my age here but Utd might not score again tonight as Tony Currie isn't even on the bench. 

I'm trying to think of Sheffield United 'greats' and can only come up with Tony. 

As far as players that have played for both clubs, I'm even more stuck. Diego De Girolamo is all I can come up with. There must be other players?

Brian Deane?

[The Red Planet]

This is surely one of the most intellectual (or some may say  pretentious) threads ever seen on OTIB ? 

Semper diliget Havanae posts scriptor ! 

"I always love Havana's posts" translated to Latin - I think, but I stand ready to be corrected. 

Meanwhile I will be glued to Sky Sports this evening and sincerely hope that they have under pitch heating - somebody must know whether they do or don't have that at Bramall Lane. 

 

[chinapig]

2 hours ago, Norn Iron said:

Another great Havanatopia journalistic style starter. Thanks.

Two things; I trust Bramall Lane has undersoil heating otherwise with a clear night sky plus freezing temperatures, frost could easily have the game abandoned around half time. My other point is purely pedantic, so apologies Havanatopia but what is the plural of addendum as "A couple of addendums" is surely incorrect? I'd say it's either addenda or addendae. However, if we substituted addendum with the word stadium then a couple of stadiums would be acceptable, although stadia would be preferable. So maybe addendums is ok? I told you it was pedantic but what is the correct wording?

 

The general rule is that Latin words adopted into English attract English plurals e.g. forums not fora. So addendums is fine.

[The Red Planet]

6 minutes ago, The Red Planet said:

This is surely one of the most intellectual (or some may say  pretentious) threads ever seen on OTIB ? 

Semper diliget Havanae posts scriptor ! 

"I always love Havana's posts" translated to Latin - I think, but I stand ready to be corrected. 

Meanwhile I will be glued to Sky Sports this evening and sincerely hope that they have under pitch heating - somebody must know whether they do or don't have that at Bramall Lane. 

 

I thought I would find out about the under soil heating myself.

Good news here:

http://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/bramall-lane-sheffield-united.html

 

 

[ashton_fan]

1 hour ago, Norn Iron said:

I'm showing my age here but Utd might not score again tonight as Tony Currie isn't even on the bench. 

I'm trying to think of Sheffield United 'greats' and can only come up with Tony. 

As far as players that have played for both clubs, I'm even more stuck. Diego De Girolamo is all I can come up with. There must be other players?

I remember going to Bramall Lane in a 3rd round FA Cup tie in 1975 and Tony Currie scoring a classic free kick from long range in their 2-0 win over us (I think they were Div 1 at the time), anyone else remember that game?

[PHILINFRANCE]

26 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said:

Mande merdam et morere!

Quomodo una nocta facte tam turpis es?

It's 'merdam'. Caput capitis! 

Edited December 8, 2017 by PHILINFRANCE

[Bazooka Joe]

54 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

Stumped for players at the moment but coaches , Danny Wilson and John Pemberton . 

Andy Leaning on a lampost at the corner of the street,
In case a certain little lady comes by.
Oh me, oh my,

[petehinton]

We will win tonight. Feeling confident. 

[ZiderEyed]

2 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

It's 'merdam'. Caput capitis!

That's embarrassing  

[ZiderEyed]

Right, 2-1 to LJ's threshing machine tonight, with sky gushing about Young Bobby as he scores 2 of the best goals ever witnessed. Wilder to fill his pants on the touchline - 4/1

[Bazooka Joe]

58 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said:

reading this just got "eram eras erat eramus eratis erant" stuck in my head

And happy days reading "Caecilius ist pater", "Cerebus ist canis" etc. 

annus horribilis !

or should I say "anus horribilis" (aka Skeletor)

[ZiderEyed]

3 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said:

annus horribilis !

or should I say "anus horribilis" (aka Skeletor)

It'll be annus mirabilis if we win tonight

[Thomas_red]

Anyone watching in Edinburgh?

[Midred]

Caesar adsum  iam forte, Brutus et erat?

[Kermit the Frog]

What pub (in sheffield) is everyone in? Not seen any city about yet

[cheshire_red]

5/2 draw is tempting. United only had one this season

[PHILINFRANCE]

22 minutes ago, Midred said:

Caesar adsum  iam forte, Brutus et erat?

I ad sum enall.

Ope not sic inat!

[BRISTOL86]

1 hour ago, Port Said Red said:

Whats .5 of a corner?

Failing to beat the first man. 

[Fordy62]

Bitter sweet day today. 

Jurassic World 2 trailer released. 

Then took 3hrs and 15 minutes to Drive the 8 miles to work. 

Home now with the wife & kids, log burner roaring & city on tv. 

I’m thinking another display of neat & tasty  one touch bringing home 3 points. Come on you reds. 

[Leveller]

1 hour ago, chinapig said:

The general rule is that Latin words adopted into English attract English plurals e.g. forums not fora. So addendums is fine.

 Addendums is fine, but addenda is better (in my opinion.) Ditto referenda.

... and don’t start me on people not knowing that media is a plural word (of medium). So TV is a medium of communication, radio is a medium of communication etc, therefore the “media are” not the “media is”.

[Nuno Gomes]

voy vas va vamos vais va.

Go City Go!

[Offside]

Interesting game tonight. I reckon it'll be a draw, which would be a decent result.

[AppyDAZE]

Just now, Offside said:

Interesting game tonight. I reckon it'll be a draw, which would be a decent result.

Not if we're 0-3 up

[Guest ashcott chris]

Keith Waugh goalie mid 80s

[AppyDAZE]

1 degrees C  first half,   0 degrees C second half. Brrrrrrrrrr.

Which City players do you see wearing mittens tonight?

Surely not Aden or Bakes  

[OldlandReddies]

3 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

1 degrees C  first half,   0 degrees C second half. Brrrrrrrrrr.

Which City players do you see wearing mittens tonight?

Surely not Aden or Bakes  

Elliasson Nap.

[AppyDAZE]

Just now, OldlandReddies said:

Elliasson Nap.

Not Magners either

[downendcity]

3 hours ago, havanatopia said:

Good point... addendi? And nothing pedantic about your query.

I hope undersoil heating is there too indeed.

And thanks for the compliment.

Port Said... All the very best for a full recovery to your brother. I hope he pulls through. Glad the remarks brought a tear or two of joy and may City shed some positive light on his well being.

 

I hope they have under terrace heating as well!

[downendcity]

3 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

The correct plural of addendum is, in fact, addenda, although, as addendum is recognised as an English word, addendums can also be used.

Anybody on here remember back in school having to decline the latin word for war, bellum?

Bellum, bellum, bellum, belli, bello, bello.

Bella, bella, bella, bellorum, bellis, bellis.

It still makes me chuckle.

And to think, we used to have to decline mensa (table) as well - Oh Table! (in the vocative form) anybody?

 

 

By extension, is the person who starts a war called a bellend?

[pongo88]

5 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

1 degrees C  first half,   0 degrees C second half. Brrrrrrrrrr.

 

I prefer The Three Degrees

 

[Major Isewater]

26 minutes ago, Leveller said:

 Addendums is fine, but addenda is better (in my opinion.) Ditto referenda.

... and don’t start me on people not knowing that media is a plural word (of medium). So TV is a medium of communication, radio is a medium of communication etc, therefore the “media are” not the “media is”.

The message is in the medium.

[AppyDAZE]

1 minute ago, pongo88 said:

I prefer The Three Degrees

 

Ahhh, ole Prince Charlie boy's favourites in the 70s.   Where have the years gone.

[old_eastender]

2 hours ago, Shtanley said:

All the talking about GIF’s and the fact that Coutts got injured makes me feel Pack is gonna score. Might put a pound on it.

Pack to score, is that an OG you are predicting?  As he can't hit a barn door with his shooting against the opposition, every attempt goes both high & wide!

[AppyDAZE]

1 minute ago, old_eastender said:

Pack to score, is that an OG you are predicting?  As he can't hit a barn door with his shooting against the opposition, every attempt goes both high & wide!

Prepare to eat "football pie" my friend.  Come on Marlon, come on    :laugh:

[iamalagerdrinker]

I was going to go after work but my car had better ideas.. Now sat in my local with a pint! 

[pongo88]

8 minutes ago, iamalagerdrinker said:

I was going to go after work but my car had better ideas.. Now sat in my local with a pint! 

Why is your car in your local with a pint? Wouldn’t it be better to have it in a garage?