Chelsea vs Leeds United - Carabao Cup - Match Thread

[The Subhuman]

I’m 61 a Leeds fan since 72 and I have no balaclava. In fact, I am always myself. Just in case you think I’m maybe singling you out, Im not. I don’t like avatars either. I’m sure you’re as decent as anyone in here. You seem very articulate. So you cannot be Kenny in disguise as some say

He's Chava the nut

[Orange Box]

My rant wasn’t aimed at you mate.

Fair play, I was confused since that came in a straight up reply to a message I posted.

[1964white]

They may have deserved this (Nmecha really struggled at times).

Apart from his goal, Brenden lost possession or made a poor pass on countless occassions, like Nmecha he falls to the ground with ease!

[Victor_OTT_17]

He's Chava the nut

That means absolutely nothing to me

[Texas Charva]

I’m 61 a Leeds fan since 72 and I have no balaclava. In fact, I am always myself. Just in case you think I’m maybe singling you out, Im not. I don’t like avatars either. I’m sure you’re as decent as anyone in here. You seem very articulate. So you cannot be Kenny in disguise as some say

And that’s the choice you make, just as I make mine. There are ONLY three people in my life whose choices I care enough about to influence: my wife and my kids. Most of the time they shut me down anyway, but I still try. Everyone else is free to make their own choices.
You could have an image of Hitler as your avatar and I wouldn’t tell you to change it. I wasn’t born in America, but I’m 100% American, and I genuinely believe in what freedom stands for—even if that sounds corny.
And before this gets turned into a discussion about extremism or racism, I could post pictures of my own biracial Slavic-Asian kids—but hopefully you see why that would be completely beside the point.
So the balaclava stays. I’ll probably replace it with the full Burberry outfit when I get a minute, but I’m not changing it because I was ordered to or because somebody’s e-feelings were hurt online.
As my Russian dad used to say: “Life is hard. Buy yourself a helmet.” No disrespect intended, but that’s where I stand.

PS: isn't whole term Charva term is 2000 thing? Most of those kids weren't around the time you are thinking of..

[Jaydog]

That means absolutely nothing to me

Jabba the Hutt.
Star Wars.
Play on words.

[The Subhuman]

Geordie term isn't it? Charva?

[Texas Charva]

He's Chava the nut

As much as you lot tried to become cowboys when England played in Dallas. Give me a minute to wipe away my e-tears and file a formal complaint about the cultural appropriation of my cowboy hats, boots, cow s**t and sacred Texas heritage.
Come on, peeps. Can we dilute the legendary British sense of humour here? Let's talk football and stop holding a parliamentary inquiry into what my AI avatar is wearing.

[Texas Charva]

Jabba the Hutt.
Star Wars.
Play on words.

Incorrect. “Charva” is generally traced to Romani/Romany usage referring to a child or young person, later becoming North-East English slang for unruly or antisocial youths.
And I’m 50. Kinda puts a dent in the whole argument about me glorifying the “old days,” doesn’t it? If anything, I’m about 35 years past the recommended charva expiration date.

[Jaydog]

Geordie term isn't it? Charva?

charva
(Geordie, derogatory) Unruly youth; disobedient child or teenager. · (Geordie, derogatory) A chav. · (Yorkshire, informal) Friend; mate.

[Victor_OTT_17]

Jabba the Hutt.
Star Wars.
Play on words.

Right!

[hector]

Welcome Charva.... keep the hat on.... I suspect it hides a fizog we don't want to see

[Texas Charva]

Geordie term isn't it? Charva?

In Newcastle???


Y’all could’ve Googled the term before getting your panties in a bunch. Here are the ballers you’re referring to—go talk to them about it. I’m sure the Charvas will appreciate the cultural consultation

[Sean_Nile]

That means absolutely nothing to me

Not a star wars fan then are we?

[Orange Box]

Let's talk football and stop holding a parliamentary inquiry into what my AI avatar is wearing.

Gotcha. Now for the serious stuff - what’s your viewpoint on Bielsa? Think carefully before you answer, some will see it as a trick question.

[Texas Charva]

Welcome Charva.... keep the hat on.... I suspect it hides a fizog we don't want to see

It’s hiding a bald head, a big Russian honker, and 50+ years’ worth of wrinkles. the AI is doing everyone a public service.

[Jammy 07]

Well your wife probably thinks you look amazing in the balaclava when you surprise her from the wardrobe and your kids might say Daddy you look like a bank robber.

I’d say up to you but then I’m a renowned for being more friendly and accommodating than most.

[Texas Charva]

Gotcha. Now for the serious stuff - what’s your viewpoint on Bielsa? Think carefully before you answer, some will see it as a trick question.

GOAT.. Youtube charva..

[weasel]

Christ the way this thread has deviated makes me actually want to get back to taking about our loss last night.

[Texas Charva]

Well your wife probably thinks you look amazing in the balaclava when you surprise her from the wardrobe and your kids might say Daddy you look like a bank robber.

I’d say up to you but then I’m a renowned for being more friendly and accommodating than most.

The second part of my nick is - Texas. You don’t exactly stroll around here in a balaclava unless you enjoy making extremely questionable first impressions and put to permanent sleep.
For the Brits: Texas has *permitless carry, meaning eligible adults can generally carry a handgun openly in a holster or concealed without first getting a state handgun license. So guns being carried legally in public are considerably more normal here than they are in Britain. that’s the whole joke... “Texas Charva” in a black balaclava is deliberately ridiculous.
Can I send you some funny gummies to loosen up that stiff sense of humour? D9 is legal here too… for now. Come on, mate, it’s an AI avatar, not a manifesto.