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Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper

Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper

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thedonkeycentrehalf said:
Looks amazing, as a Broncos fan it is a shame it is wasted on the Silver & Black clowns!

Hope you have a great trip and enjoy the game on Monday night.
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At least us and them pesky Bolts can all agree that as much as we all dislike each other, we hate the Chiefs more!

Ended up bailing on the Black Hole party last night. Completely drained of energy by the afternoon and wanted to just chill as much as possible with Monday's game being the priority.

Wish I hadn't got up in time to watch whatever that was at the Amex (but that's for other threads really). Furthest I'll be going today is the dive bar casino round the corner to watch Redzone.
 




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Anyway, the Chiefs beat the Browns by more than one score. Exactly as I predicted, although that scarcely makes me an all-knowing expert as it was as nailed-on as saying that Christmas Day will be on the 25th December.

I wish that was the worst sporting news of the weekend :(
 


Fignon's Ponytail

Fignon's Ponytail

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Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper said:
Been in Vegas a few days ahead of watching us v the Falcons on Monday night. Did the Allegiant Stadium Tour yesterday and it was everything I could have hoped for and more. Truly reaffirmed why the Raiders are my team (no matter how bad we've been in most of my time as a fan) and regardless of the result, this trip has been worth flying out for.

Off to the Black Hole's pre-game party event tonight at the Mandalay and buzzing for all the proper tailgating to come on Monday.
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Great pics. One of my mates is heavily involved in the Raiders UK fan club, and has been travelling out to LA, then Oakland, for years to watch them play. Refuses to go to Vegas though as he was so upset with the move. As someone who felt the pain of the Browns move, and then the Chargers, I can totally understand. Looks an amazing stadium though....and a very Star Wars-esque store display!
 


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Brovion said:
Anyway, the Chiefs beat the Browns by more than one score. Exactly as I predicted, although that scarcely makes me an all-knowing expert as it was as nailed-on as saying that Christmas Day will be on the 25th December.

I wish that was the worst sporting news of the weekend :(
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Nick Chubb breaking his foot & being out for the rest of the season is my worst news this weekend. Poor guy cant catch a break with injuries. Probably the one player, other than Garrett, who plays with his complete heart and soul for Cleveland....yet is having his career wasted up in the Land. FFS.
 


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Fignon's Ponytail said:
Nick Chubb breaking his foot & being out for the rest of the season is my worst news this weekend. Poor guy cant catch a break with injuries. Probably the one player, other than Garrett, who plays with his complete heart and soul for Cleveland....yet is having his career wasted up in the Land. FFS.
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Blimey I didn't hear that. I was only following the scores on Sky so I haven't read any reports yet. Yeah, he deserves better luck, and a better team it has to be said.
 




bhafc99

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What a shit 12 hours.

Seagulls humiliated by Palace, Seattle humiliated by the Packers.

Boo.
 


thedonkeycentrehalf

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Can’t wait to meet my Colts supporting mate at work tomorrow to get his thoughts on Jonathan Taylor’s error of judgement in the game against my Broncos
 








Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper

Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper

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The Competitive Tank rolls on immaculately for the Raiders!

In all seriousness, I'd have loved a win, but too many mistakes cost us - mostly on special teams, which is a rareity given Cole & Carson are two of the best at their respective position - against a Falcons team that grinded us down on the ground through Bijan and putting Koo in good spots to nail all but one FG attempt.

Not for the first time this season, the moment we stopped trying to establish the run (saw that safety coming a mile off) we put together a well worked TD drive.

Regardless, an amazing experience. It'll never be the same as Oakland, but what a place to watch a game at. Getting in through security was a doddle, the freedom to enter the stadium at any point and just wander round the whole concourse was great, views were fantastic wherever your seat was, and minimal queues for refreshments.

Also had a quality time exploring the various tailgates - such a uniquely American experience and really a must for anyone going to a game wherever.

Did go to the more corporate Modelo tailgate with its various activations and free swag first, but Lot J is very much where it's at for the legit vibes if you ever go to Vegas for a game. Bringing my UK Raiders flag paid off as ended up hanging out with a lad from Kent and his girlfriend's family (proper diehard fans from Cali) before the game.

And to top my final evening here off, got chatting with a Falcons fan from North Carolina on the walk back who, when we were talking about poorly performing teams, brought up that his soccer team lost yesterday as well...that team being Albion. Small world eh 😂

In conclusion, RN4L ☠️🖤
 

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Fignon's Ponytail

Fignon's Ponytail

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Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper said:
The Competitive Tank rolls on immaculately for the Raiders!

In all seriousness, I'd have loved a win, but too many mistakes cost us - mostly on special teams, which is a rareity given Cole & Carson are two of the best at their respective position - against a Falcons team that grinded us down on the ground through Bijan and putting Koo in good spots to nail all but one FG attempt.

Not for the first time this season, the moment we stopped trying to establish the run (saw that safety coming a mile off) we put together a well worked TD drive.

Regardless, an amazing experience. It'll never be the same as Oakland, but what a place to watch a game at. Getting in through security was a doddle, the freedom to enter the stadium at any point and just wander round the whole concourse was great, views were fantastic wherever your seat was, and minimal queues for refreshments.

Also had a quality time exploring the various tailgates - such a uniquely American experience and really a must for anyone going to a game wherever.

Did go to the more corporate Modelo tailgate with its various activations and free swag first, but Lot J is very much where it's at for the legit vibes if you ever go to Vegas for a game. Bringing my UK Raiders flag paid off as ended up hanging out with a lad from Kent and his girlfriend's family (proper diehard fans from Cali) before the game.

And to top my final evening here off, got chatting with a Falcons fan from North Carolina on the walk back who, when we were talking about poorly performing teams, brought up that his soccer team lost yesterday as well...that team being Albion. Small world eh 😂

In conclusion, RN4L ☠️🖤
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Great pics again. If you're a member of Raiders UK, you probably know my mate whos involved with them....Les Wilkie? Hes been obsessed with the Silver & Black since we were about 12 years old playing for the Brighton B52s Jnrs! I have to say though, I've always thought the Raiders look the coolest team in the league - that uniform is legendary.
I had a vested interest in last nights game, purely from a Fantasy Playoff angle, with Darnell Mooney. How can he go from 6 catches for 142 yds last week, to a great big goose egg this week with zero receptions?!
 




One Teddy Maybank

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Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper said:
The Competitive Tank rolls on immaculately for the Raiders!

In all seriousness, I'd have loved a win, but too many mistakes cost us - mostly on special teams, which is a rareity given Cole & Carson are two of the best at their respective position - against a Falcons team that grinded us down on the ground through Bijan and putting Koo in good spots to nail all but one FG attempt.

Not for the first time this season, the moment we stopped trying to establish the run (saw that safety coming a mile off) we put together a well worked TD drive.

Regardless, an amazing experience. It'll never be the same as Oakland, but what a place to watch a game at. Getting in through security was a doddle, the freedom to enter the stadium at any point and just wander round the whole concourse was great, views were fantastic wherever your seat was, and minimal queues for refreshments.

Also had a quality time exploring the various tailgates - such a uniquely American experience and really a must for anyone going to a game wherever.

Did go to the more corporate Modelo tailgate with its various activations and free swag first, but Lot J is very much where it's at for the legit vibes if you ever go to Vegas for a game. Bringing my UK Raiders flag paid off as ended up hanging out with a lad from Kent and his girlfriend's family (proper diehard fans from Cali) before the game.

And to top my final evening here off, got chatting with a Falcons fan from North Carolina on the walk back who, when we were talking about poorly performing teams, brought up that his soccer team lost yesterday as well...that team being Albion. Small world eh 😂

In conclusion, RN4L ☠️🖤
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Looks fantastic.
 


Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper

Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper

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Home of the 2006 & 2019 Pier of the Year
Fignon's Ponytail said:
Great pics again. If you're a member of Raiders UK, you probably know my mate whos involved with them....Les Wilkie? Hes been obsessed with the Silver & Black since we were about 12 years old playing for the Brighton B52s Jnrs! I have to say though, I've always thought the Raiders look the coolest team in the league - that uniform is legendary.
I had a vested interest in last nights game, purely from a Fantasy Playoff angle, with Darnell Mooney. How can he go from 6 catches for 142 yds last week, to a great big goose egg this week with zero receptions?!
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Not a signed up member of Silver & Black UK, but that name rings a bell as he's one of the admins on the FB group.

The uniform is one of the reasons they appealed to me as a team to support when I was considering who to follow, as someone whose wardrobe is mostly black band tshirts! That, the logo, the history of the team, lots of my favourite metal bands being from Oakland//LA or being fans of the team (Machine Head, Metallica, Slayer, Ice-T of Body Count) and the Black Hole's vibes as a fan group.

That, is Fantasy in a nutshell! Frustratingly knocked out of my main league's playoffs by 0.18 points with David Montgomery, Bijan and DJ Moore playing last night. As much as I wanted a Raiders win, I was also willing one last big run from Bijan to get me the dub 😂
 


mejonaNO12 aka riskit

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As a falcons fan I am really cursing the moment the Buccs decided to apparently turn into the Harlem Globetrotters

Looked like any sort of drawing/winning record would secure the South (the battle of the basement)
 








Albion my Albion

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Ali_rrr said:
Another win which puts us 12-2. Lions fans must be pulling their hair out.
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Yes, but the Lions play the Bears next time. Oh My! Lucky they don't play the Bengals.
 


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Kirk Cousins benched for week 16. Nothing to play for after a bright start in Atlanta this season, so not surprised they're taking a look at Penix. Levis also expected to benched as well, in favour of Mason Rudolph.
 




Fignon's Ponytail

Fignon's Ponytail

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Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper said:
Not a signed up member of Silver & Black UK, but that name rings a bell as he's one of the admins on the FB group.

The uniform is one of the reasons they appealed to me as a team to support when I was considering who to follow, as someone whose wardrobe is mostly black band tshirts! That, the logo, the history of the team, lots of my favourite metal bands being from Oakland//LA or being fans of the team (Machine Head, Metallica, Slayer, Ice-T of Body Count) and the Black Hole's vibes as a fan group.

That, is Fantasy in a nutshell! Frustratingly knocked out of my main league's playoffs by 0.18 points with David Montgomery, Bijan and DJ Moore playing last night. As much as I wanted a Raiders win, I was also willing one last big run from Bijan to get me the dub 😂
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Les is a good guy...super passionate about the Raiders! Has also got to know Fred Biletnikoff pretty well, as well as a few of the old legends, due to his role in the club.

I reckon the Raiders must be the only team, in the 40yrs I've followed the NFL, that haven't changed their uniform at all? Maybe the Bears as well?, but theres no need to change that classic Silver & Black imo. Timeless!

At least Mooney didn't cost me - through to the next round of the playoffs, and another step closer to defending my title!
 




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