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Close-up by Abbas Kiarostami is one of the most unique films I've seen. The film tries to retell a true story of a con man impersonating a popular Iranian filmmaker. The film uses the actual people from the case as the actors recreating all the events including the trial.
I live in the USA and am touched that so many in the UK and other parts of the world have this level of respect and fondness for Dolly Parton, one of country music's true cultural icons. As divided as Americans can be about a lot of issues, pretty much everyone here was a fan of Dolly in one way or another.
Canada's national news service ran kind of a fun story on the real "Jolene".
Sinton made a reference to it during the broadcast yesterday. Said he had a former manager do it when he played. Referred to the cyclical nature of strategies.
I took my kids to see Monsters, Inc when they were little. After a couple of minutes they said "dad, do we have to watch this?". We got up and left and all the other kids were gaping at us wondering what was going on. I was proud of my kids.
Thank you. Don’t have the app but I will check that out.
Of course I finally got a reply after I made the post although the reply essentially just said sorry to hear about that. We will have someone look into it.
I wound up making a purchase through Cardiff. No fuss, no muss, same price even though I subscribe to QPR Plus.
Has anyone been running into problems trying to purchase a Live Video pass for the preseason fixtures on the website?
I keep getting a “payment failed. Please try again “ prompt for both the Toulouse and Cardiff matches. I sent emails to the QPR streaming address and the box office over the last couple of days and have not received a reply.
Would anyone have any advice other than giving up? II tried using a different card but it’s the same card I use for my regular season subscription.
So, QPR were spiraling down the Championship drain, a right mess under Gareth Ainsworth, who was sacked in October 2023 after leaving the team in the relegation zone. Enter Martí Cifuentes, a Catalan tactician fresh from Hammarby IF, who took the reins and sparked a turnaround. Under his guidance, the R's climbed out of the mire, finishing 18th, but if the season had started when he arrived, they'd have been comfortably mid-table.
Cifuentes didn't just stop the rot; he transformed the team's style from Ainsworth's defensive drudgery to a possession-based, attacking approach. Players like Ilias Chair and Chris Willock thrived, and the fans started to believe again. Despite interest from other clubs, Cifuentes reaffirmed his commitment to QPR, focusing on building a young, hungry squad for the future.
In the 2024/25 season, QPR's form has been steady, hovering around mid-table with a record of 11 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses. The team has shown resilience, and while they're not setting the league alight, they're a far cry from the relegation fodder they were before Cifuentes' arrival.
So, from the brink of disaster to a team with a plan and a purpose, QPR's managerial merry-go-round seems to have finally found its steady horse in Martí Cifuentes.
Thought I would have some fun with ChatGPT and inputted the following prompt: "Summarize the Queens Park Rangers manager situation in the style of William Shakespeare". Here is the result:
A Tale of Loftus Road: The Managerial Tempest of QPR
Act I: The Fall of Ainsworth
In days of yore, when autumn leaves did fall, Sir Gareth Ainsworth held the Rangers' call. But fortune frowned; six losses sealed his fate, And thus he left, the club in dire state.
Act II: The Rise of Cifuentes
From Catalonia came a noble knight, Martí Cifuentes, bringing hope and light. He tamed the storm, the team's descent he stayed, With victories and style, his plans well laid.
Act III: The Sudden Leave
Yet whispers grew of offers from afar, And soon the club did place him on a bar. On gardening leave, his duties put aside, While Calm and Betsy took the final ride.
Epilogue: The Uncertain Future
Now QPR stands at a crossroads grim, Their path ahead obscured, the light grown dim. Who next shall lead? What fate awaits this team? Only time shall tell if they reclaim the dream.
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