Recent content by TriggerHappy

This thread has come up at an interesting time for me. I'm 24 and work in a young company that has a strong work hard, play hard attitude that very much revolves around drinking. I've always found the British relationship with drink a bit strange but that didn't stop me binging at parties...

I've not read his book in particular but I love, almost without exception, to read (auto)biographies of people who have achieved things with their life (not just wealth, but success in whatever area they value). I think there's a lot to be gained from understanding how other people have achieved...

Goals per game is a completely disingenuous stat because it fails to take into account how long a player was on the pitch for. If you want a fairer reflection of the number of goals a player scores you at least need to look at minutes per goal, or better yet is the non-penalty goals per 90...

I'm not sure the stats back you up. What Balotelli is is a prolific shot taker. He scored 26 goals for AC Milan - 17 from open play and 9 from the penalty spot. His shot conversion, due to the huge number of shots he takes, is less than 8%. That's not just down to poor shot selection either...

I'm just speculating here but it's probable the reading the engineer obtained failed the validation process that has to be applied. When you supply regular electricity meter readings it has the effect of updating the estimated figure used to bill your account. In this sense it is a constantly...

If only you could extend us the same courtesy. Your endless threads about this and that are getting pretty tiresome. It's such a shame this forum is becoming a shadow of what it was when I joined. I still pop in for a read every now and then but there has been a seismic shift in the type of...

A little glimpse into how fast and closely the pros do things: It's an incredible video!

I managed 60km today only drinking 400ml (and before eating). Obviously everyone's different but I find if you eat well and keep yourself well hydrated off the bike then you'll be surprised how far you can go on the reserves your body naturally retains. I treated myself to a Garmin Edge 510 a...

I fundamentally disagree. Every player faced a weaker side at some stage so that's irrelevant. What you've said isn't based on any fact at all so "fact" is actually nothing more than your opinion. If it's fact you're after, then all the stats support he was the most effective player in the...

I think a lot of the criticism directed at Messi is unfair. This article explains why better than I can be bothered to write - http://www.whoscored.com/Articles/cepk6wholeu1wjoxduik1g/Show/Player-Focus-Lionel-Messi-World-Cup-2014-Player-of-the-Tournament

Remember, gambling can be a problem: However in this instance it has worked out for the best :lol:

I'd certainly be reporting a dog bite too. There's no tolerating that! I tired the same route again this weekend....closed for the running stage of a triathlon :lol: Sundays clearly aren't for cycling!

I like my mid-day rides just so I can get some proper cyclists' tan lines :D

I certainly noticed a link between the more serious cyclists (based on the assumption that the more serious cyclists invest more money in their bikes & clothing) and better manners, being more considerate and obviously more capable and predictable. It was the number of cyclists who I can only...

I made the mistake last weekend of going out for a ride during Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride. I had no idea it was on and I would be crossing their route until I met quite literally hundreds of cyclists coming in the opposite direction on the fairly narrow Pill Path. For those that don't know this...