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Sorry for being pathetically pedantic, but when referring to something which technically "belongs" to someone - i.e Huddersfield's pack, it's "their" not "there". I've bit my tongue for quite a while on here, but the grammar and spelling at times on here is pretty shocking! Worst offender seems to be statements including "should of" as in "they should of done this" etc - Surely there must be more people out there that know this should read "should have" or "should've" and that "should of" doesn't exist???!!!

Sorry - I'll no doubt get shot down royally for this, but what can I do - I'm a teacher - it's my job to educate

On a serious note though, I always think that poor spelling and grammar undermines the effectiveness of a post.

On a less academic note, whislt I suppose poor spelling and grammar can be tolerated given the country wide state of education over the past decade or so, I can't understand how people who claim to be fans of a team can spell players' names incorrecty! The number of times for example that I've both heard and read the name "Burrows" is amazing - where the hell do people keep getting the "s" from?

av u ad a bad dey?

To be fair as long as its readable ah don’t give a dadburn about spellin'. Af'er all this hyar isn’t an elitist gatherin' whar ev'ryone has t'be puffick. This hyar is a fo'um whar we share our views rather than corncentrate on sumpin thet sh'd only be corncentrated on when used in a professhunal situashun.

Good article agin Tad! Fry mah hide!

Perhaps, but the fact that so many people don't give the first damn about spelling nowadays is one of many contributing factors to the undeniable fact that this country has gone severely downhill over the past 10 years or so - but hey, for those happy to remain blissfully ignorant or completely carefree re their lack of ability to write coherently and accurately that's their choice - not one I'd make, but then again we all have different standards

Undeniable fact, how do you come to that conclusion?

This country has gone downhill thanks to a failing political and monetary system. The bailout that’s currently going on is nothing more than a ticking time bomb that will lead us back to where we currently are. To say that spelling is the cause of this country downfall you are clearly deluded.

Tell you what.....

You should have tried proof reading the efforts of "the oracle" last season. It turned a simple 5 minute job into a 45 minute job.

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Course, there's a world of difference between a typo and a spelling or grammatical error, as ene fule kno.

I know but he was being a self righteous pr!ck so I couldn't resist.

He could be coming back for the saints game!

Standards of education and attitude are clearly slipping year upon year - ask any teacher and they'll say the same. Also, would the government be pumping a hell of a lot of time and money into a new "one-to-one" tutoring initiative if they weren't massively (and quite rightly so) concerned about the standards of ability in both Maths and English in this country? On average, it's getting to the stage where there are more people who can't spell or do basic mental arithmetic than those who can - if that isn't an indication that, in terms of basic ability, this nation is well and truly on the slide what is?

Fair play, and I suppose I asked for that - but I would far rather make the odd typo from time to time than have no idea how to spell properly or construct a correct grammatical sentance. Similarly I would back my ability and speed with mental arithmetic against pretty much anyone, but from time to time I can make as bad a slip up as the next person - even geniuses are human

Hence the reason I said "one of many" contributing factors - do you not think lack of intelligence and basic mathmatical ability has led some people to get into the huge debt they are in?

And of course, reverting to cheap insults is always a sign of intelligence....

For the record, my initial comments, although perhaps they may seem that way, are in no way whatsoever a personal criticism or attack on Tad - his match previews are always a good, amusing read, and the odd spelling mistake can't and won't detract from that. I was merely making a general comment on the numerous misconceptions on here when it comes to basic spelling and grammar - if that makes me self righteous, then so be it - but as I believe we should all strive to be the best we can be in every aspect of life, I stand by my comments

you are. i am a builder mate, i work with my hands. i occasionally make mistakes with spelling and grammar. however i give my time for free to do these previews and if you have a problem don't fkin read them!

Giants by 8 vs the Reds and Leeds by 20-30 vs Bulls?? Blinkers!!!!!!!

Giants have a far easier game and will run up a 20+ score.

get hammered if i tip leeds and hammered if i don't!!!!!!!



giants have been poor for the last few weeks whereas the reds were robbed at hull, they played very well indeed

I noticed no one had caned you for it so I thought I better



I picked Hudds to beat us at his stage but we won by default (a fools win if you like). Bradford although not great are a good deal better team than Salford and will grow an extra leg for Leeds. I just think in balance the smart cabbage is on Hudds put in on a big score rather than leeds.

My own personal bugbear is the completely unnecessary apostrophe used by greengrocers and the like - e.g. " Apple's £1 ". Nice preview BTW.

A teachers opinion is not an undeniable fact; the government spending money on things is not indicative of an undeniable fact. It may well be an indication, it may well be true, but it's not an undeniable fact.

If teachers are using indications as fact these days, then it's no wonder standards are falling, but that's hardly the pupils fault.

Kid near us in Southstand had that on his shirt. Clearly fake numbers too. I had to take a pic.

Apologies for any offence caused - as I posted above, none was intended. My opinion was a general one, based on the all round standard of spelling and grammar on here, which is pretty damn poor. If I was writing something which potentially thousands of people might end up reading, I would want to make sure it was as accurate as possible, regardless of my trade (ironic I know given how much nonsense is posted on here, but one can always hope....)