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  • papgeno
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    edited January 2021 #1112

    ''Twas a game of fine margins. Town hit the woodwork four times!

     I had to explain to my OH that although the posts and crossbar are made of metal we still say "hit the woodwork "

    That got me thinking about another misnomer extensively used in football. We talk about the ball " hitting the back of the net" when in fact the ball hits the front of the net, the back is the bit that faces the crowd.

    I need to go and lie down in a darkened room 

    ITT Rog

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1113

    Anyone know where to get a "holding up the white flag" emoji?  frown

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1114

    Second hand Store @ Gresty Road might know a stockist, Moulesy, BUT they will need a good washing ~~ not been used in Cheshire for a fair while now  smile  Try offering 'em an unused 10 pence piece  wink

  • Extugger
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    edited February 2021 #1115
     

    I'm not one to gloat....BUT....when your team scores 6. Wow!! (still 3 less than those Red Devils scored!!) Must be the weatherwink Unbelievable score lines and the Six Nations hasn't even started laughing

     

     
  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1116

    WoooHooo

    A Bad Bad Night for Liverpool  losing  1 goal to nil against Brighton

    And at Anfield too  surprised so consecutive home defeats  and Radio commentary  insists thoroughly deserved too. 

    And Everton won 2 ~~1  away at Leeds  Crowing Rights changed hands tonight  laughing

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1117

    Peterborough 2 ~~ 0  Crewe

    Not going to complain, we cannot afford promotion, but holding steady in mid table would suit ABM nicely.

    Hope all others had the sort of day & results that they Honestly expected smile

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1118

    Just seen Peterboro v Crewe on Freeview ch 12 { Quest }  and have to admit I've played on pitches like  Peterboro's but only when the ice-rink had thawed -- very poor 

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1119

    Hey, a magnificent goalless draw against the mighty (now Barton less) Fleetwood yesterday.

    Big week coming up for The Gas - home matches against Oxford and the even more hopeless Swindon Town. If they can't get points from that bunch then, as Private Fraser would say "we're  doomed, all doomed"! frown

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1120

    Have to say Moulesy that Barton has some talents as a coach, but never a Man-Manager -- Don't think he can 'manage ' himself a lot of the time .  Great Shame, he could have a lot to offer,  but , , , , , , 

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1121

    And another one bites the dust! frown

    Mr "good performance just lacking in the final third" Tisdale is no more!

    I said this time last year, just after Graham Coughlan decided to further his career with ... er ... the mighty Mansfield Town that neither Tisdale or Cotterell were the right men for the job, but was prepared to give him a chance with a young squad this time round. 

    What a mess those at the helmet of The Gas have made of things, so many lost opportunities and who would want to take the job on now? yell

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1122

    'Undreds of 'em, Moulesy, but whether they can pass the tests of a " Fit and Proper Person " in the Chairman's eyes I cannot say wink.

    Whatever I can only wish you good luck - just don't invite me !!

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1123

    Whisper it - Barton has been mentioned as a possibility - along with several others recently deemed surplus to requirements by other clubs. 

    Tony Pulis has connections with the club but would be a risk and probably out of their reach finance wise. Paul Cook and Nigel Adkins weren't considered last time. 

    If fans were allowed in Ian Holloway would be the obvious choice to get everyone motivated.

    But they can't afford to make another mistake so I suspect Tommy Widdrington will take on the job temporarily.

    Wonder if Eddie Howe fancies a new challenge?  wink

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1124

    PS - if it comes down to the last day of the season,  guess who are due at The Mem? surprised

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1125

    Not a Clue there , M, Lad ~~ too many sleeps to come ! wink

     

    And I'm likely to start another sleep before full time -- the Sheffield - Bristol match should be bottled for sale / donation to insomniacs , indeed it's no livelier than United's match yesterday

     

     

     

    P.S.  Surely you don't mean Doncaster ?? 

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1126

    I'll give you a clue - they recently scrambled to a lucky 3-2 win over The Gas! surprised

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1127

    P.P.S.

     Just keep your eyes off Mr Artell in any circumstances, we have only got half way thro' breaking him in  !!  wink

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1128

    I've just seen Keith Curle has been sacked by Northampton - another with Rovers connections!  And less than a year after getting them promoted! yell

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1129

    undecided Brian wonders if there is a Merry go Round where unemployed Managers { both sealedSacked and Wanna-be's  } can get under cover in these hard times whilst waiting for the next application of The Big Hook in their favour  ??

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1130

    Aaagh! According to the latest betting Joey Barton is hot favourite to take over! Look out for fireworks at The Mem!  yell

  • trellis
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    edited February 2021 #1131

    Mr M , is that the same homicidal maniac who used to play for Man city ?.🤔.

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1132

    Yes, one and the same - last season he got sent to the stands home and away against Rovers. yell

  • trellis
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    edited February 2021 #1133

    May the lord have mercy on you .😀😀.

  • papgeno
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    edited February 2021 #1134

    What a shambles ! Two up at 45 minutes , ref adds 3 minutes and plays 4 during which they pull one back.

    they then get a soft penalty and to rub salt in score the winner very late. Our defence can't defend for toffee!

    Why oh why did I renew our season tickets 😟

    UTT Rog (disgusted of West Yorkshire )

  • moulesy
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    edited February 2021 #1135

    Huh! You think that constitutes a shambles, Rog? You should come down to The Mem some time - we could teach you a thing or two (or maybe more) about shambles! yell

  • ABM
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    edited February 2021 #1136

    That's your own fault, Moulesy mate -- you are renowned for being profligate in the use of your nice shiny ten pence pieces  are you not undecidedmoney-mouth

  • papgeno
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    edited February 2021 #1137

    Two points gained since Christmas, the heady days of five home wins on the bounce seem eons ago. The eternal pessimist in me sees that as relegation form 😩

    Away at Middlesbrough on Tuesday then it's Swansea at the JSS on Saturday. I can't see us getting owt from those two 

    UTT Rog

  • papgeno
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    edited February 2021 #1138

    As predicted our inexorable tumble down the table continues.

    We're a shambles at the back, toothless up front and moribund in midfield . We don't seem to be able to defend a lead or extend a lead. We led again last evening but couldn't see the game out.

    UTT Rog😤

  • papgeno
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    edited February 2021 #1139

    I've watched this team for over 60 years and come to realize that I know bu99er all about football.

    How do you explain this: last Saturday Town lost to the bottom team in the Championship after leading by 2, seven days later they hammer the team sitting third in the table .

    At half time it seemed like a case of deja vu .Take the lead and then concede in time added on after 45 minutes.( Town have conceded in injury time in the first half for the last three matches.)

    Still three welcome points especially since some of the teams around us also won.

    UTT Rog

  • Extugger
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    edited February 2021 #1140
     

    As the 'Owd Reds visit to Gresty Road approaches tomorrow night, is Brian quaking in his boots? The way Stanley are playing at the moment, I fancy a draw as the outcome.

    Just a comment about 'Uddersfield - their last result cost me a clean sweep in the Super Six. Thanks for nothing! surprised

     
  • papgeno
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    edited February 2021 #1141

    Sorry about that, it looked like a certain away win to me too.

    Try them again tomorrow night, lightening can't strike twice can it.

    UTT Rog

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