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Reply | Simon Bassey
at 15:02 8 May 2024
Yes, but overheard saying ‘let me get right to the point’
….. we should be aiming higher than for draws if we want top 7. |
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Reply | League Two Play Offs
at 10:44 8 May 2024
Like it!
As they say in the world of finance "Past performance is no guarantee of future results"
Last Season, Boreham Wood narrowly lost out on a place in the league, losing to Notts County in the play-offs, this year they were relegated by just one point. |
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Reply | League Two Play Offs
at 08:48 8 May 2024
I think popular thinking goes something along the lines of….
Wimbledon had certainly hit the buffers, but if football wasn’t sustainable in SW17, then they should have died like all the others on long list of clubs that have disappeared, many to re-emerge as a Pheonix club (like AFC Wimbledon).
Their grave should not have been robbed for the bones, so that the people of MK, (would couldn’t be arsed to form their own club and start at the bottom like everyone else), could just jump straight into a league position.
If that wasn't bad enough, some non-league club that had worked hard to make it to the Conference were cheated out off a league place to replace the original Dons.
If that situation is acceptable and goes unchallenged, then there are no limits to the shithousery that would follow.
It can't be mentioned in the same breath as slavery, the holocaust etc but like all things that are very wrong, we should never stop calling it out, to make sure that it never happens again.
God forbid if the U's went into administration and were stolen by another City the best part of 100 miles away. I would much rather it just ended.
I agree about Prem clubs, foreign owned, foreign managers, foreign players, mostly for foreign TV. I’d be happy for the whole lot to leave us, to play in a World Series pantomime.
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Reply | League Two Play Offs
at 08:33 8 May 2024
So, have your opinions always been neutral on the subject? 
Whilst I agree 110%, in fairness to W@nkleman, he was only guilty of asking the question (and he has surely been punished enough, by being gifted a face like a bucket of smashed crabs).
It’s the EFL that should be on their way to hell for allowing it to happen.
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Reply | Simon Bassey
at 10:02 7 May 2024
TFFT I was beginning to think we were getting a little light on backroom staff 
Pleased he’s not advising the U’s on fitness, I wouldn’t want to be behind him in a queue for a buffet. [Post edited 7 May 10:03]
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Reply | Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory
at 19:51 27 Apr 2024
I agree 6,000 should be possible with the Cowley factor and all that's gone on around Colchester. I think the BWA also deserve credit for their hard work.
Sutton put up a good fight today and I feel a little sorry for them, but this aint ‘showfriends’. I hope they can come back to the EFL one day.
What’s going on at Solihull Moors? They are on a roll and look a good bet for making the league. If Gateshead’s ground wasn’t OK for the EFL, how the heck can Solihull’s be OK? |
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Reply | Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory
at 14:38 27 Apr 2024
No drama in the League One drop zone , (despite Burton getting a stuffing), let’s hope it’s a good omen.
Taylor fails to keep Lincoln in the play offs despite nearly 15 mins of added time!!!
At the Community Stadium I can hear the drummer and the faithful in good voice!
Allez les U’s |
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Reply | Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory
at 13:46 27 Apr 2024
Thanks for your concern and advice.
iFollow is good for me as I'm abroad (sound and pictures), I understand that it's not working in the UK today because of Sky.
Just to stress me out, when I bought my pass (11Euros) a few minutes ago, the payment wouldn't work and I have had to go through a webchat, but it's sorted and I'm tuned in already!
The only problem I have now is there's a massive thunderstorm overhead and I could lose internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Post edited 27 Apr 13:46]
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Reply | Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory
at 09:19 27 Apr 2024
I’m 100% certain the U’s are staying up, the only slight problem with that statement is that Sutton are also the U’s, but I’m 99% sure it will be our U’s.
Safe travels to all those coming from near and far. I will be shouting and screaming at ifollow, so hopefully some of that positive energy will make its way back to the community stadium. I hope you all have a bumper time!
After today, I think we are going to need a few weeks off, as much as the players!
Up the (Col) U’s |
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Reply | What's all the fuss about?
at 13:31 26 Apr 2024
I think that’s the point I’m making. 50 years ago you had 4 divisions of professional teams and the rest were real amatuers, the same was largely true in the early 90’s, but now you have almost 5 divisions of professional teams, and (albeit limited) promotion without the reselection process. You can add Barnet, Aldershot, York and possibly Scunthorpe to the list above. All of them have less non-league grounds than Barrow, Harrogate, Accrington, Morecambe, FGR or Sutton.
The difference is not the same as it used to be, it’s just another league, only with slightly worse refs etc. It’s not much different to the difference between other divisions, but there’s still a stigma about being classed as non-league.
I’m certainly not advocating that we test my theory, because I agree that getting back into L2 would be extremely difficult, and having to play Chelmsford or Braintree would be a sobering experience, but it would be a lot better than supporting Bury, Macclesfield etc.
I agree....
Say NO to National League!!! [Post edited 26 Apr 13:32]
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Thread | What's all the fuss about?
at 10:36 26 Apr 2024
Obviously the unthinkable is not going to happen, but what is it about moving from tier 4 of the pyramid to tier 5 that is so scary?
To a Marsian, it wouldn’t appear any worse than any other relegation, especially as there’s no reselection to worry about these days.
Falling out of the Championship was inevitable, as we were only ever on vacation at those dizzy heights, dropping out of L1 was a kick in the Jacobs, but nothing we couldn’t take in our stride, but the slightest fear of the next drop and it’s like Father Christmas has just suffered life threatening injuries in a sleigh accident.
Next season, anyone playing Oldham, Hartlepool, Rochdale, Yeovil, Halifax, Saarffend etc. could be excused from thinking they are still in the league anyway. We are 25/1 to survive, yet you couldn’t get the proverbial Rizla between my @r$e cheeks (I appreciate that you wouldn’t want to attempt the feat, but that’s irrelevant).
My point is, that whatever happens, there’s no reason to commit Hari Kari, (or Harry Carpenter if you’re a pugilist). They will still sell beer in Wealdstone, it’s still going to rain on Bank Holidays, James C@rd@n will still be a tvvat and there will still be mince pies at xmas.
So for goodness sake just chill out…….
……..aaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE MAKE THIS STOP!!!!!!
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Reply | The Final (Season ) Countdown .
at 11:32 25 Apr 2024
I hope you're right! One thing for sure, there will be more tension in the ground at 3pm than in Gemma Collins knicker elastic.
Even worse for me, kick-off's not until 4pm here! |
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Reply | The Final (Season ) Countdown .
at 11:03 25 Apr 2024
I don't buy it that Crewe will be content with a draw. A good win will possibly secure them home advantage in the play-offs. So if they sense rabbits in the headlights, they may look to fill their boots.
I see Halifax have also suffered from shite pitch drainage. Having put on a spurt to get into the play-offs they fell at the first hurdle after playing 5 games in 12days. |
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