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I’m really impressed and pleased with how Smyth has come on. I was not happy when we signed him, but I’ve been proved wrong. A great example to other players who may struggling to settle in the side, he shows that persistence and determination can pay off.
He’s so much better in the box to box role. There was a period when it was so frustrating watching him play. I got the impression that it wasn’t a question of form but an instruction to play a certain way. Anyway, I like Field.
I find it fascinating how a humble drink can reveal a rich social history. Equally interesting and related is this documentary about the London Docklands Development Corporation:
A stark illustration of London's industrial decline which speaks of many of the issues raised on this thread.
Sadly our local WMC closed around 2020. It’s now being turned into a block of expensive, generic looking flats. There seems to be greater opposition to that than the loss of the club.
The signs of change were evident long before the closure - falling membership, change in demographic in the area, etc.
We now have a few community/co-op pubs which have gained in popularity. My friends had their wedding reception at our local community pub and we got the main room for free for my father in-laws wake. It has the right ethos, but it doesn’t fill that void left behind by the closure of the WMC - which I think caters to a specific type of working class culture that is obviously dying.
The biggest loss in my area was the closure of Spoons. Whatever you think about Tim Martin it can’t be denied they cater for a lot of people. Our local Spoons was packed with all sorts of people who are now priced out of the area. There’s no adult space to socialise that’s as affordable.
I’m sure he’s lovely guy, but on the football, he’s the worst player we’ve signed and this was obvious to me the first time I watched him play. Sadly it looks like he’s not going to improve any time soon. His total lack of effort/application is unacceptable at this level. When he starts we’re starting with 10 men. Was exactly the same with Dozzell, who I’m also sure is lovely guy.
I also thought Smyth was a gash signing, but the big difference between the two is Smyth puts in 100% effort which makes up for his technical flaws and has steadily improved as a result. Madsen should be doing the same and if he did, I think fans would be more forgiving.
Only down side…I had to watch the game on my phone. Would have loved to be there. Mid-week night games are my favourite. In the cold, under the lights and three points, love it!!!
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