HS2. A masterclass in how Britain destroys money.
The cost:
• 2011: £32.7bn
• 2013: £45bn
• 2015: £55.7bn
• 2019: up to £88bn
• 2020: up to £106bn
• 2026: up to £102.7bn… for a fraction of the original route
What’s been cut along the way:
• 2021: Eastern leg to Leeds: SCRAPPED
• 2022: Golborne link to Scotland: SCRAPPED
• 2023: Birmingham → Manchester leg: SCRAPPED
• 2023: Crewe hub: SCRAPPED
• Euston terminus: paused, downsized from 10 platforms to 6, now needs private finance
Original plan: 11 cities, 340 miles, £32bn, open 2026.
What we’re getting: 4 stations, 140 miles, £100bn+, open 2039.
A national embarrassment, paid for by taxpayers.
This is absolutely spot on. Back when there was no rules in place for spying and it only being a mid season game - Sky Sports harassed Bielsa and Leeds for a month until he eventually gave them a lesson in football coaching. However Southampton have spied to a much worse degre...
Leeds United have won 30 of the 49 matches that Ao Tanaka has started, the best win ratio of any player in the club's history (61.2%).
They've only lost six of those 49 games, also the lowest loss percentage of any player (12.2%). #lufc
Just started watching Malcolm in the Middle episode 1. Got 151 to catch up on before we start filming again in a few days!!! Can't wait to get back together with my old family.
Daniel Farke publicly backed him as the best goalkeeper in the division, but Illan Meslier has long been the weakest link in this Leeds side. His underlying numbers have been poor for three seasons and age is no longer an excuse. Far too many mistakes from a low volume of shots.
By all means enjoy opening your presents…
your mid morning bucks fizz..
your selection box..
20 pigs in blankets..
too many sprouts..
too much pudding...
a turkey butty..
your mince pie and brandy butter…
But enjoy it by being disciplined! 😉
Merry Christmas everybody 🎅🏻