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Reply | The Summer of ‘24 - ins, outs and maybes
at 14:48 26 Jun 2024
It's a long story, but one day last season I ended up in the north of England with nothing to do, so I went to watch Hartlepool v Aldershot.
I learnt several things from the experience:
a) Non-league football must be avoided at all cost, it is still complete shite.
b) The numbers of Aldershot away suppporters are absolutely incredible and put us to shame.
c) I'm now officially old, because the music over the tannoy was far too loud.
d) Looking forward to seeing Chay Cooper play, I was shocked at the groans from the pools fans when he was brought on as a sub. Sadly I don't think he's good enough at the moment. Hopefully his move will give him the chance of regular football.
e) Hartlepool doesn't get any better and I'm glad I come from Essex. |
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Reply | The Summer of ‘24 - ins, outs and maybes
at 11:42 26 Jun 2024
Begining to wish I hadn't thought of this, as it might stick!
We should be grateful for a Desperate Dan, it's better than the numerous 'Minnie the Minx' appointments we've had in the past.
He can toughen up the squad by teaching them to shave with a blowtorch (don't try that at home kids). Can you imagine nowadays, something aimed at kids where they promote hair removal using a blowlamp! The no-win-no-pay brigade would be scorching their nippers on purpose just for the compensation.
How long before Nicky is refered to as 'Dawg'. [Post edited 26 Jun 11:45]
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Reply | The Summer of ‘24 - ins, outs and maybes
at 10:47 26 Jun 2024
Was it the Dandy or the Beano?
Desperate Dan (ny) Cowley needs a large portion of cow pie!
......anyone under the age of thirty must be wondering what the chuff I'm on about! [Post edited 26 Jun 10:48]
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Reply | Never mind England - It's Fixtures Day!!!!!!!!!!!!
at 09:04 26 Jun 2024
AFC Wimbledon 10th August!
Not sure what we have done to deserve two home games at Christmas!
Last game at home to Barrow!!!!! That already screams 6-pointer. Hope it's not a joint wake. [Post edited 26 Jun 9:12]
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Reply | Are the Euros boring?
at 08:16 26 Jun 2024
I expect England to be on their way home soon, but let's not forget the last world cup. The Argies lost to Saudi Arabia in thier first game and were very poor (despite topping their group) all the way to the final. On form, France should have been champions, but there's only room for one team in the history books.
Denmark won in 1992 when they didn't even qualify and in 1976 Czechoslovakia didn't stand a chance on paper, so there's always hope and hope is something that the English do well.
In fairness to Southgate, he only got the job because he wasn't Sam Allardyce. It's not his fault he doesn't have a Scooby Doo. If being a decent bloke won you games, we'd be home and dry.
We have the players to do well (where have we heard that before!) and it might just click. We certainly have the firepower up front, probably better than ever. I saw some stats on how many club goals our forwards scored last season and it was a ridiculous number.
On current form, I don't think even a self-serving politician would bet on us winning, but in the words of Saint and Greavsie 'it's a funny old game'. |
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Reply | Are the Euros boring?
at 17:45 24 Jun 2024
Good shout with Tenpole Tudor.
Portugal could sing that KC and the Sunshine band classic 'Give it up' to Ronaldo.
...and another Roy Orbison song for Scotland 'It's Over'. Actually the Michael Caine little voice version would probably be a better fit (caution advised for anyone googling). |
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Reply | Summer Trivia
at 14:40 24 Jun 2024
Ouch!
There are, of course, no acceptable excuses. I am a very bad person.
I’m ashamed to admit that my sins are actually far worse. Brazil was not the only person to score that night and I ended up marrying the female in question and returned to the scene of the crime numerous times. It really was like marrying in to the Adams Family.
The fact that the she-devil occasionally accompanied me to see the U’s is of little consolation.
Thankfully, the union from hell was short lived and a messy split only served to heighten my deep hatred of the binners, that has now lasted for well over 30 years.
The scars have healed but the shame remains. |
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Reply | Are the Euros boring?
at 09:30 24 Jun 2024
The thought of the Belgian crowd pogoing whilst singing "Ça plane pour moi, moi, moi" would be enough to make me want to support them!
After all the penalty shootouts, hand of god etc. England should scrap the monotonous drone of 'God save old Jug Ears' and replace it with 'Always look on the bright side of life'.
The Welsh rugby fans were stopped from adopting Tom Jones's 'Delilah' simply because they thought a song about stabbing your girlfriend to death was unsuitable for family entertainment. Bloody namby-pambies.
Fortunately they don't do woke over here, which is just as well, because the French anthem is proper kick-arse, it is literally a direct incitement to slay your opponents in a bloodbath.
Just say it like it is lads! It's a refreshing change from Abide with me.
https://www.google.com/search?q=ca+plane+pour+moi&rlz=1C1CHZN_enGB1063GB1063 [Post edited 24 Jun 11:06]
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Reply | Are the Euros boring?
at 09:19 24 Jun 2024
Quite classy the Scottish manager suggesting that the refs nationality had something to do with their downfall. That will be it Steve, nothing to do with the fact you're even more shite than Ally Macleod.
The crossdressing army started the Euros singing songs about an Argentinian that cheated England out of the world cup 40 years ago and ended up embarassing themselves at the hands of an Argentinian ref. Karma! |
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Reply | Are the Euros boring?
at 22:01 23 Jun 2024
Never mind the proclaimers, the Jocks should adopt ‘Crying’ by Roy Orbison  |
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Reply | Summer Trivia
at 09:33 22 Jun 2024
Guessing they all had brothers that were also footballers? |
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Reply | Summer Trivia
at 21:21 21 Jun 2024
I think, in his day, Paul Cooper was the shortest top flight goalkeeper and his number 2 Sivell was the shortest in the whole league. Both of them far too good for the binners.
They used to say Cooper had the longest kick of any goalkeeper…....because he could reach Brazil.
I was at poorman road when Alan Brazil scored all 5 against the Saints. Two of them straight from the boot of Cooper, it was quite impressive.
I know…..
I’m rightfully ashamed, but in my defense, it was an evening game, I worked in Ipswich and I went along with a farmers supporting female I was hoping to get off with (on reflection, I’m not sure sleeping with the enemy makes it less of a crime). |
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Reply | Summer Trivia
at 20:28 21 Jun 2024
Is this some trick question to do with the film Escape to Victory?
If it was, I think the shortarse farmer Laurie Sivell was the German keeper?
Sylvester Stallone was the other keeper, with Paul Cooper as a stunt double?
PS the remainder of the 31 were
Cheltenham
AFC Wimbledon
Carlisle
Shrewsbury
Doncaster
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Reply | Summer Trivia
at 13:24 21 Jun 2024
In addition to Luton there will be one more Championship club that were non-league for about 4 years.
Clue:-
Three sides...... you've only got three sides.........
(There are 32 really if you count the Dongs who just magically appeared into the league in 2004) |
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Reply | Summer Trivia
at 12:09 21 Jun 2024
One has been back into the Prem (briefly) and two are going to be in the Championship next year. |
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