Dion

I agree entirely with you. Key pass stats doesn't always mean he's putting other players in position to score, but it means he's at least finding them in forward/dangerous positions. If he's the top in that regard, It means he's not misplacing too many passes in the final third, which is wonderful by itself. I didn't know where to look for clear-cut chances statistics (I was not even sure they kept track of that). The fact there is such a discrepancy between his key passes and clear-cut chances could mean he's playing it a bit conservative. I'll try to follow Hazard more closely this season.

The link for "The Gatekeepers" doesn't work for me. The video won't load up. But I'm gonna try to find it elsewhere and watch it when I wake up, I'm going to bed. edit: one of the versions available below worked, yay.

I don't think we can fully separate religion from the conflict even when it feels everything is mostly or only political. I say this because in societies marked by a strong religious belief those dogmas will usually leave their mark and influence on how that one society will think and act. Even when it is not directly related it still plays its part. If I was discussing euthanasia in Brazil (which is considered an ethical discussion btw), for instance, it would help understanding the people who are against it if I understood that catholicism has helped molding the society into being against the ending of one's own life because it is condemned by the holy scriptures. Even if catholicism isn't brought up as a reason or even if it's not a dispute between government and church or something like that, the religious belief has played its part. Contextualization is an important step to understanding the feelings of another people. I believe it is related.

Hazard's rate is really incredible. His numbers are mesmerizing both in percentage and total. His key passes are too far above the others as well. And then you see that, despite all those numbers, he has one of the lowest assists + goals / 90 minutes. We're really in need of improvement in our end product. He's also the one with fewest shots. Definitely in need to take matters into his own hands more frequently and be more clinical in his finishing, other than that he's golden. Thoses assists are probably going to build up with Costa though.

I don't know how admins and mods see it, but as I see it, discussing the Qur'an is somewhat related to the conflict, even if it falls more into religious discussion than political one. I haven't had much contact with dogmas from Islamism so I find it really fascinating. I would like to keep reading the things you guys bring up if you don't mind. Even if there would be the need for continuing in another proper thread. As long as it's done in a well-mannered and peaceful fashion I don't see why it should be a problem.

Ronaldo is trying really hard to beat Pelé lately.

Wow, I have missed the pub.

You two, me and @Stingray, how does that sound? Fun times ahead. Are you in, Sting?

Never thought about a 3some? Or are u just shy for that kind of naughty stuff?

Just goes to show how much Spike values his friends

Oh, I see. It's just that he basically crossed the globe to see her. I assumed there should have been a special reason.

Yes, I have. Taco and Bets are the same. It's just that it was more common to call it Bets where I lived.

Was she that hot?

If this was the reason I can forgive him. Were you buying the tickets close to the date of the event?

@, why haven't you come to the World Cup by the way?

Taco is another name for bets. And for delicious mexican food.

The closest I have came to playing cricket was playing a game we used to call "bets" on the streets. Which correlates to this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backyard_cricket if wikipedia is any trustable.

Don't worry, we're not racists

Offspin fingers Did you ever break your middle finger? How come it is so curvy?

Spike is quiet because he's trying to find the best angle for his hand.

That's right! Come out wherever you are, mate. We miss you.

Just for scientific purposes, of course. Where's the guy who used to talk about his penis length though. I forgot his name.

I was hoping they would go beyond their hands, if you know what I mean :eyebrows:

Yeah, I have short fingers.

I suggest everyone start posting their hands for analysis.