Monthly Archives: June 2026

Putin’s magic wears off: 2016 the Donbas

Posted on June 27, 2026 by odeboyz

The 2014 attack on the Crimea was an overwhelming success. Putin’s advisors fell over themselves to say that he was a genius and naturally he believed them. In 2016 Russia attack the eastern Ukrainian region, the Donbas. This is populated … Continue reading →

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Bob Paisley’s European Cup Team Talk: 1977

Posted on June 27, 2026 by odeboyz

In the dressing room, Paisley reminded the Liverpool players that the last time he’d been in Rome was in a tank at the end of the Second World War. Source Jon SpurlingGet It On (2022) p217

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How little we know

Posted on June 24, 2026 by odeboyz
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Frank Carson’s sandwich joke

Posted on June 24, 2026 by odeboyz

Two Irishmen were eating a sandwich in a pub when the landlord said, “You can’t eat your own food in here.” So, they swapped sandwiches.

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Three successful invasions

Posted on June 23, 2026 by odeboyz

The attack on Iran in February2026 was a classic example of how not to conduct a war. It is often said that History teaches nothing. Well on this occasion that disparaging remark is utterly wrong. There are three excellent examples … Continue reading →

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Warfare changed forever

Posted on June 20, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iran War and the Ukraine War have changed warfare forever. This means that the entire arms Industry is now obsolete. The F-35 costs about $70m each and they are useless in the current war environment. British contracts for new … Continue reading →

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Cunk at her sparkling best

Posted on June 20, 2026 by odeboyz
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Delusions!

Posted on June 17, 2026 by odeboyz
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An Irishman eats potatoes

Posted on June 17, 2026 by odeboyz

“…theirs are so strikingly good: fire-smoked and bathed in butter, sweet and soft beneath their crunchy skins, their flesh perfectly waxed and salty. To eat one is to immediately know, deep in your bog-brained heart, that you will soon be … Continue reading →

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Israel loses the Iranian War: podcast

Posted on June 15, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iranian war seems to be ending. This is a short (3 minute) discussion of the possibility that Israel is the principal loser politically speaking. They had pre-eminent status in Washington prior to Feb 28th 2026 but it has waned. … Continue reading →

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