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MATCHDAY LIVE: Leyton Orient v Swindon Town
Updated 10:42pm Tuesday 29th January 2013 in Sport
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- REPORTING BY SAM MORSHEAD & ANDY WARREN
- HALF-TIME: Orient 0 Swindon 0
- Few chances in difficult conditions at Brisbane Road
- Ritchie tests Jones in only shot on target
10:41pm
If given the chance, boss Paolo Di Canio would like to bring in two or three new players before the transfer window slams shut, following Joe Devera's injury this evening.
The Town manager also said no progress has been made in moving Lee Cox and Luke Rooney away from the County Ground.
PAOLO DI CANIO
“Before it was one or two, and now maybe it is two or three.
“We have Joe out, and I wasn’t enjoying the way Flinty played tonight and linked with the others, so I have to make sure we have competition because we have a short list of defenders.
“Macca was adapted to play there but has found difficulty at a different level, and we have only two adult centre-halves. They have similar characteristics in some way, but I need slightly different.”
10:37pm
Town manager Paolo Di Canio was in the dark regarding the future of the club when he spoke to the media after the game.
PAOLO DI CANIO
“I don’t know nothing now, and I want to travel back and see if something happened or not," he said.
“I was always positive, I am negative now because of the game, but time flies quick and I want to make sure in which direction we have to run and start working on the way we can run to make the best for this club.
“I hope for the positive one, but any direction can be there.
“If something goes not the way we wanted we don’t know what is going on for this club.
“It is fantastic the fans jumped around and waved the arms and clapped the team, and I want to make sure they can keep going on in this way and this natural behaviour. They live without thinking anything wrong can happen, and that is the only positive energy we can take.
“We don’t know what can happen in the next 48 hours."
10:25pm
Town keeper Wes Foderingham came to his side's rescue late on with a superb save from Jimmy Smith, and was pleased to do what was asked of him on another quiet evening.
WES FODERINGHAM
“The conditions were bad and the pitch was difficult, so it was a tough game," he said.
“That (not having much to do) has been the case a lot this season, and the cross that came in earlier I should have tipped over the bar, and if I hadn’t then made the save I would’ve got hammered for it.
“I am just pleased I was able to be there for the team and make the save when they needed me.”
10:23pm
10:15pm
Town boss Paolo Di Canio believes his side created the better chances this evening, but was unhappy with a few of his players.
PAOLO DI CANIO
“I am very disappointed with some of my players, but I will tell them why," he said.
“There is obviously not long left of the transfer window and there are a few rumours, and maybe that affected a few of them.
“We dominated in terms of chances, but we didn’t look like we should score, and that was disappointing.
“The subs were very bad where in the last few times they have made a difference, and always I can blame them but I blame myself.
“I will work more with my players and myself and make sure we know what is going on.”
9:35pm
FULL-TIME: Leyton Orient 0 Swindon 0
9:34pm
90 minutes: A sublime long ball from Ritchie sets Williams free, but the striker can’t get the ball out from under his feet and can only scuff if straight at Jones.
9:33pm
88 minutes: Foderingham hasn’t had a save to make all night, but makes a superb stop low to his left to deny Smith. Three minutes added.
9:30pm
85 minutes: Ritchie swirls in a corner, which is only just too high for Ward who can only head high and wide when free at the back stick.
9:29pm
84 minutes: Orient do well to work the ball into the box on a rare attack, but Smith takes it off Mooney’s head.
9:27pm
82 minutes: McCormack swings in a cross which Williams heads wide.
9:25pm
80 minutes: Ritchie cuts inside and then fires wide along the floor.
9:23pm
SUBSTITUTION: De Vita replaced by Gary Roberts (78)
9:23pm
SUBSTITUTION: Rowlands replaced by Jimmy Smith (78)
9:20pm
75 minutes: McCormack fires in a shot from 35-yards which Jones has to tip over.
9:18pm
73 minutes: A fizzing volley from Cox goers over the bar.
9:15pm
70 minutes: Obudajo goes down looking for a penalty, but all he gets is a yellow card for diving.
9:15pm
69 minutes: Martin puts in a great cross, but there is no Town player able to get on the end of it.
9:14pm
68 minutes: Orient break, and Cox fires wide.
9:13pm
68 minutes: De Vita puts in a good little cross which Williams sweeps onto the inside of the post, but the ball bounces out. So unlucky!
9:12pm
SUBSTITUTION: Dean Cox replaces Lee Cook.
9:11pm
66 minutes: Rowlands goes into the book for a late tackle on Alan McCormack.
9:07pm
SUBSTITUTION: Chris Martin replace James Collins. (62)
9:04pm
59 minutes: Foderingham comes flying out of his area wide on the right and Mooney pops the ball past him, but the keeper gets away with it as it.
9:02pm
57 minutes: From the free-kick which follows, Collins heads wide after getting in between the two centre halves. Best chance of the game so far.
9:01pm
56 minutes: Lee Cook is booked for a foul on Thompson.
9:00pm
55 minutes: Town break at pace and McCormack fires in a cross which Ritchie does really well to angle at goal, but his shot is blocked.
8:59pm
54 minutes: Nathan Thompson goes into the book for a late tackle on Lloyd James. The following free-kick goes out for a corner which is caught by Wes Foderingham.
8:55pm
The second half has started much the same as the first ended, with Town pushing forward without being able to create any meaningful chances.
8:51pm
A few internet issues here at Brisbane Road, which have hopefully now been resolved. You haven't missed anything.
8:49pm
The game is back under way at Brisbane Road.
8:34pm
HALF-TIME: Leyton Orient 0 Swindon Town 0
8:32pm
45 minutes: Cook goes down under pressure from Ferry and Flint, but the referee turns his penalty appeals down. Looked a decent shout for me.
8:31pm
43 minutes: Alan McCormack gives away a free-kick in the corner for a foul on Moses Odubajo, but Lee Cook’s set piece is woeful and trundles into the side netting.One minute added.
8:30pm
41 minutes: Flint can only partially clear after going up with Mooney, and from the knockdown Charlie MacDonald fires into the side-netting.
8:29pm
40 minutes: Williams takes a nice ball from Collins and storms into the box, and after being tracked all the way by Cuthbert he goes down, but no penalty is given.
8:25pm
37 minutes: A great tackle from Tommy Miller wins the ball back for Town, and after he receives it from De Vita the midfielder sees a shot blocked.
8:22pm
SUBSTITUTION: Aden Flint replaces Joe Devera
8:19pm
Joe Devera is struggling a little bit, and is hobbling off to receive treatment. Not looking good.
8:17pm
28 minutes: Town win a corner, and Ritchie’s kick sends Jones scrabbling and Chorley has to head behind. The second corner is caught cleanly by keeper Jones.
8:16pm
27 minutes: Ritchie and Ferry link up well down the right, and the move ends with Ritchie side-footing a shot straight at Jones.
8:12pm
24 minutes: Matt Ritchie sends through a delightful ball for Williams, but he is flagged offside.
8:09pm
Bit of swirling rain starting to get a little heavier out there
8:07pm
18 minutes: Nathan Thompson skips all the way into the area before the ball bobbles to Collins, but the striker is offside before he takes his shot at the Orient goal, which Jones saves.
8:02pm
Not a pretty game by any means, but Town are having by far the better of it.
7:59pm
10 minutes: Ritchie takes aim from distance but his shot flies wide. Well-struck though.
7:57pm
Eight minutes: A sublime first touch from Williams allows him to bring the ball down and free Collins, and the striker chases and charges down Jamie Jones’ clearance. It is cleared.
7:53pm
Four minutes: Dave Mooney fires the ball very wide after a good Orient move.
7:51pm
Two minutes: Raffa De Vita has the first attacking run of the game, and wins a corner after beating Scott Cuthbert. After the initial set piece is cleared, De Vita sends it back in but Williams can only turn it over the bar with his knee.
7:46pm
We are underway
7:45pm
A few nice little boos when former Town defender Scott Cuthbert's name is read out.
7:43pm
Here come the teams!
7:42pm
The cheerleaders look cold.....
7:40pm
CHARITY BET
Sam and Andy are raising money for the STFC Football in the Community Trust by using their lacking football knowledge to bet on the results of Town matches. After a four-game losing streak Sam struck gold in the 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury, netting £18 after also predicting Chris Martin as first scorer.
Tonight's bets
Sam - Leyton Orient 1 Swindon Town 2, Ritchie first scorer - 30/1
Andy - Leyton Orient 0 Swindon Town 1, Williams first scorer - 20-1
Current charity total - £18
7:37pm
Very sparse looking crowd here this evening at Brisbane Road, still a few minutes until kick-off but looks like it might be a small one.
7:36pm
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7:34pm
DANGER MEN - The men Town have to watch tonight
MARTIN ROWLANDS
The experienced Irishman has made more than 400 appearances during his career, the majority of which came during his spells with Brentford and QPR. The midfielder can pick a pass, and despite now being 33 is still capable of threatening runs into the opposition box.
LEE COOK
Cook started his career at Aylesbury before making a move to Watford where he made a breakthrough which eventually enabled him to move to QPR, the team he supports.
During his time at Loftus Road he earned rave reviews for the quality of his delivery from wide on the left, and eventually moved to Fulham in the Premier League for £2.5million.
Injuries hampered his time at Craven Cottage, and after two loan spells at both former club QPR and Charlton he finds himself in League One with Orient. The winger scored the winner when the two sides met in September.
DAVID MOONEY
The well-travelled Mooney has been leading the line in the absence of Kevin Lisbie, and is capable of holding the ball up as well as getting in behind defences. He has scored nine goals in close to 60 matches for the Os following loan spells at Colchester, Charlton, Norwich and Stockport.
MICHAEL SYMES
A new signing at Orient, Symes has scored once so far this season since arriving from Bournemoth.
Symes started as a youth player at Everton, but didn't make the grade and eventually moved to Bradford. During two years at Valley Parade he was loaned out three times, latterly to Shrewsbury who he eventually joined permanently.
He impressed in his first two seasons in Shropshire but fell out of favour and was loaned out to Accrington, who he eventually joined full time. 13 goals saw him seal a move to Bournemouth, another of his former loan clubs, but was released after two years when he joined Orient. He is on the bench tonight, but he could be a threat if he gets on.
7:27pm
LAST TIME AT BRISBANE ROAD
Town also lost to the Os the last time they made the trip to Brisbane Road, going down 3-0 before eventually being relegated from League One.
Click on the image to read Sam Morshead's match report
7:23pm
YOUR SAY
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7:21pm
END OF THE RUN
When Orient visited the County Ground at the start of September, Lee Cook scored the goal in a 1-0 win which brought to an end Town's unbeaten home run which had lasted more than a year.
LEE COOK
Town boss Paolo Di Canio was not happy with the way his side performed in the game.
“It is very bad but one day we have to lose at home," he said.
“It is not about the record but the way we lost doesn’t make me enjoy.
“There was not desire and 100 per cent commitment, and it is not to say my players did it deliberately, but it happens.
“After this week it makes me think I have overestimated some of my players."
7:17pm
7:13pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard says
Town win tonight 4-0.
That would be handy!
7:15pm
7:09pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin says
Sam, don't see a problem with Chris Martin dropping to the bench, he will get some gametime (guess 65 minutes), Paolo picks his team after looking at the opposition, he sees Collins as the one to do the business tonight. Respect all our team and a Roberts/Martin combo coming on may be the answer if the going gets tough and we are chasing the game.
Could he also be reminding Collins that he is still very central to his plans amid interest from Wolves and West Brom?
7:12pm
The pitch is not in great condition at all, plenty of sand down to try and dry up moisture.
7:10pm
TEAM NEWS
Leyton Orient: Jamie Jones; Scott Cuthbert, Ben Chorley, Mathieu Baudry, Gary Sawyer; Lloyd James, Moses Odubajo, Martin Rowlands, Lee Cook; Charlie MacDonald, David Mooney.
Subs: Leon McSweeny, Dean Cox, Anthony Griffin, Michael Symes, Jimmy Smith, Afolabi Obafemi, Elliot Omozusi.
7:06pm
A few hats and gloves out there as Town come out to begin their warm-up. Not all that cold this evening compared to recent days, but still glad I have a few layers on.
7:06pm
YOUR SAY
6:48pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Dover Red says
Come on Town 3 good points to show this league we are the boys to watch !!
7:04pm
Elsewhere in League One this evening, Crawley's home game with Preston has been called off at very late notice. Hope their pitch revovers before Saturday.......
7:02pm
7:00pm
Good luck to the boys tonite at orient #STFC #3Points
— @m_storey32 29 January 2013
6:58pm
YOUR SAY
What do you think of the Town side this evening? Is Paolo Di Canio right to have dropped Chris Martin after he finally got off the mark for Town against Shrewsbury?
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6:54pm
6:48pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Dover Red says
Come on Town 3 good points to show this league we are the boys to watch !!
Sky Sports News are here this evening, so hopefully a few updates on there tonight of a few goals.
6:53pm
BREAKING TEAM NEWS
Town side to face Leyton Orient: Foderingham; Thompson, Ward, Devera, McCormack; Ritchie, Miller, Ferry, De Vita; Collins Williams.
Subs: Bedwell, Flint, McEveley, Navarro, Roberts, A Rooney, Martin.
BACK IN THE SIDE: Joe Devera, Tommy Miller, Raffa De Vita, James Collins.
So four changes for Town from the victory over Shrewsbury 10 days ago, with the fit-again Joe Devera replacing Aden Flint, Tommy Miller coming in for Danny Hollands, Raffa De Vita taking the place of Gary Roberts and James Collins given the nod ahead Chris Martin.
6:48pm
Good evening and welcome to Brisbane Road for this evening's League One clash between Leyton Orient and Swindon Town.
This game was of course due to be played on Boxing Day, but a waterlogged pitch saw the festive action cancelled. The pitch is not in great state tonight either, with patches of sand dotted all over the surface.
Stick with Matchday Live for the best build-up, match coverage, and then reaction from another vital game in Town's push for promotion from League One.
Comments(106)
old town robin
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7:01pm Tue 29 Jan 13
KojaktheWarg
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7:06pm Tue 29 Jan 13
For the present though...3 Points for STFC please. We have buyers watching..
old town robin
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7:09pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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7:13pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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7:17pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh
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7:28pm Tue 29 Jan 13
robstfc
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7:32pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh
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7:36pm Tue 29 Jan 13
robstfc wrote:|Worth????Not much apparently there is a silent partner who is the chief investor and there seems to be at least 4 in this consortium.There is no info on this silent investor and how much he is worth. Jed McCrory is chairman at Banbury Utd.
Question is who is Jed McCrory and how much is he worth?
Ollie Reed's Parky dance!
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7:38pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Paynter Boy
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7:44pm Tue 29 Jan 13
whizzy1978
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7:46pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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7:52pm Tue 29 Jan 13
EastleazeRed
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7:57pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh wrote:Never heard of Jed McCrory , but from what people have been saying its not good news. Seems to me Andrew Black wants to drop this club like a hot potato and doesn't care who he sells to either .
Jed McCrory is leading the consortium that are in advanced talks with Swindon Town in taking over the club. He has just led another consortium in the taking over of Banbury Utd in the latter months of 2012 so two clubs in around 4/5 months is rather odd and can he be a chairman of the two I wonder. The big issue now is can it be tied up before 31st Jan or will we have to sell a player or three to provide finances for the rest of the season. So where is the budget that everyone kept on about being there every month for this season. Fact is Town will have to possibly sell players if this deal does not get done in time.
old town robin
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7:58pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard wrote:Sounds like the same role as Andrew Fitton took when he fronted the men with the most money.
Looked him up on Linkedin and had a word with a good mate on the stock exchange. Looks like he is a front man, not much money of his own, so its important to find out who else is in the consortium.
Since 1950
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7:58pm Tue 29 Jan 13
COYR!
the wizard
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8:01pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Since 1950 wrote:Totally agree, it stinks now they have all their injured players back. Maybe its a generation thing 1950, me being a 1952.
Evening Sam, evening all. Could be a bit of a lottery tonight with the conditions. Towns fitness will count later in the game. Funny how they could get the game on tonight but couldn't on boxing day!
COYR!
old town robin
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8:03pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Since 1950 wrote:Evening All, I thought it was PC Dixon, Lol!
Evening Sam, evening all. Could be a bit of a lottery tonight with the conditions. Towns fitness will count later in the game. Funny how they could get the game on tonight but couldn't on boxing day!
COYR!
batman returns
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8:05pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin
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8:09pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Need to get that early goal, hitting speculive long distance shots is not going to be the answer, unless we get lucky. Suspect Paolo wants it played long with Williams and Collins pressing their centre backs.
the wizard
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8:12pm Tue 29 Jan 13
whizzy1978 wrote:Perhaps Duke of Banbury can shed some light on this geezer.
Can you shed any light on the rumour that BBC Wiltshire understands that Banbury United owner Jed McCrory is fronting the 'local consortium' looking to takeover Swindon Town. From what i have read about the bloke it doesnt look great for swindons future & other fans feel the same.
old town robin
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8:15pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Would be the same chance that SKY reports he scuffed over from 4 yards/
Since 1950
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8:17pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin wrote:Just an ordinary copper who's patroling his beat around Dock Green. You ol' ****!
Since 1950 wrote: Evening Sam, evening all. Could be a bit of a lottery tonight with the conditions. Towns fitness will count later in the game. Funny how they could get the game on tonight but couldn't on boxing day! COYR!Evening All, I thought it was PC Dixon, Lol!
the wizard
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8:20pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Stfc_BristolRed
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8:22pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin
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8:29pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Since 1950 wrote:I won't try to guess what the **** was, hope it wasn't too offensive, just good to know there are still a few old timers around that even know who dixon from dock green was, lol
old town robin wrote:Just an ordinary copper who's patroling his beat around Dock Green. You ol' ****!
Since 1950 wrote: Evening Sam, evening all. Could be a bit of a lottery tonight with the conditions. Towns fitness will count later in the game. Funny how they could get the game on tonight but couldn't on boxing day! COYR!Evening All, I thought it was PC Dixon, Lol!
the wizard
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8:34pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Since 1950
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8:35pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin wrote:No, not offensive at all. Just this over sensitive censorship. Ol'f**t.
Since 1950 wrote:I won't try to guess what the **** was, hope it wasn't too offensive, just good to know there are still a few old timers around that even know who dixon from dock green was, lolold town robin wrote:Just an ordinary copper who's patroling his beat around Dock Green. You ol' ****!Since 1950 wrote: Evening Sam, evening all. Could be a bit of a lottery tonight with the conditions. Towns fitness will count later in the game. Funny how they could get the game on tonight but couldn't on boxing day! COYR!Evening All, I thought it was PC Dixon, Lol!
COYR!
old town robin
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8:38pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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8:38pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Since 1950 wrote:'evenin all
old town robin wrote:No, not offensive at all. Just this over sensitive censorship. Ol'f**t.
Since 1950 wrote:I won't try to guess what the **** was, hope it wasn't too offensive, just good to know there are still a few old timers around that even know who dixon from dock green was, lolold town robin wrote:Just an ordinary copper who's patroling his beat around Dock Green. You ol' ****!Since 1950 wrote: Evening Sam, evening all. Could be a bit of a lottery tonight with the conditions. Towns fitness will count later in the game. Funny how they could get the game on tonight but couldn't on boxing day! COYR!Evening All, I thought it was PC Dixon, Lol!
COYR!
old town robin
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8:47pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Since 1950 wrote:Ha Ha, my kids gave me some grumpy old git mints for Christmas and they definitely help to relief a bit of wind when I'm cruising in Oxon
old town robin wrote:No, not offensive at all. Just this over sensitive censorship. Ol'f**t.
Since 1950 wrote:I won't try to guess what the **** was, hope it wasn't too offensive, just good to know there are still a few old timers around that even know who dixon from dock green was, lolold town robin wrote:Just an ordinary copper who's patroling his beat around Dock Green. You ol' ****!Since 1950 wrote: Evening Sam, evening all. Could be a bit of a lottery tonight with the conditions. Towns fitness will count later in the game. Funny how they could get the game on tonight but couldn't on boxing day! COYR!Evening All, I thought it was PC Dixon, Lol!
COYR!
Since 1950
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8:48pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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9:03pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Since 1950 wrote:Jed Red Herring ???
Jed who?
old town robin
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9:06pm Tue 29 Jan 13
COYR
Haydonender
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9:08pm Tue 29 Jan 13
...come on lads, just the one goal will do
old town robin
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9:14pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh
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9:24pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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9:29pm Tue 29 Jan 13
DarrenSTFCRomain
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9:30pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh
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9:33pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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9:35pm Tue 29 Jan 13
joey butler
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9:39pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Rebel_phish
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9:40pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin
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9:42pm Tue 29 Jan 13
As said previous without doubt if we got them over Xmas we would have slaughtered them. so actually cheats do prosper.
Rebel_phish
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9:42pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Joey: 1 point gained me thinks.
Di kanny oh
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9:43pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Haydonender
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9:45pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh
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9:47pm Tue 29 Jan 13
mallorca
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9:48pm Tue 29 Jan 13
as we all fear if this aint completed who knows what will happen
mallorca
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9:48pm Tue 29 Jan 13
as we all fear if this aint completed who knows what will happen
old town robin
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9:54pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Play-offs at best
Roger_Smart
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9:58pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin wrote:Are you an Oxford fan in disguise? We picked up a point away from home and were the better team. The end of the season is a long way away. I can't remember the last time we lost. PERSPECTIVE please
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
Di kanny oh
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9:59pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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10:01pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Done some more research on this bloke, seems a bit of a modern day Michael Knighton to me, so hope he goes elsewhere and we get somebody better.
Di kanny oh
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10:02pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin wrote:Orient are a decent side and ended Notts Counties 22 game run on Saturday. Perspective needed. Yes we missed chances but Fodds pulled off a blinding save near the end when they could have nicked it.
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
joey butler
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10:05pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin wrote:Old Town,
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
I think your view is a bit depressing and I am inclined towards a point gained.
If we all follow your thoughts to a conclusion, we might as well all reverse over ourselves in the car park at The Kings Arms!! You first, please!!
mallorca
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10:08pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Why all this hush surely they checked these people out??????
still I hope we are not over reacting
The Jockster
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10:08pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the don69
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10:09pm Tue 29 Jan 13
old town robin wrote:Long,long way to go yet Old Town!what worries me is the take-over!don't sound very promising to me,it's all irrelevant if Black puts us into Admin!so if someone don't buy us soon,we can kiss goodbye to a promotion challenge!!!!!!!!!!!
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
Di kanny oh
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10:09pm Tue 29 Jan 13
King Red
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10:11pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh wrote:Exactly! If it wasn't for quality throughout this team we would have lost to a late Orient goal. Also how many games left? 18! That's 54 more points to play for and we have Doncaster and Tranmere to play. They will also have to play eachother and the likes of Brentford and Bournemouth. 6 points is nothing......
old town robin wrote:Orient are a decent side and ended Notts Counties 22 game run on Saturday. Perspective needed. Yes we missed chances but Fodds pulled off a blinding save near the end when they could have nicked it.
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
STFCman&boy1973
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10:16pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard wrote:Oh no, that's not good...
We still have plenty of games to play as have Tranmere and Donny, and they can all be won, lost or drawn and that goes for the other teams as well, so quite where all the gloom has come from ??
Done some more research on this bloke, seems a bit of a modern day Michael Knighton to me, so hope he goes elsewhere and we get somebody better.
I won't sleep now...
COYMRs
The Jockster
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10:17pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Since 1950 wrote:Clampett. One for the old uns
Jed who?
the wizard
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10:21pm Tue 29 Jan 13
The Jockster wrote:But he struck oil.
Since 1950 wrote:Clampett. One for the old uns
Jed who?
smirg kcab
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10:21pm Tue 29 Jan 13
A fitton was the chairman of hungerford, and a lot still respects the money he put in.
So you want us to go into admin and lose players and points do you?
Swindon muppets, pig headed fools.
Onwards and upwards.
A good point towards being champions.
Di kanny oh
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10:22pm Tue 29 Jan 13
STFCman&boy1973 wrote:Doing research on this bloke to prove what exactly. Surely its the make up of the consortium that is just as important and we know exactly nothing at present about them. I will wait and see what happens then hopefully listen to the new board and see what they have to say and I get the feeling Paolo is quite happy but obviously is giving nothing else away. Lets deal with facts when they happen then cast our opinions.
the wizard wrote:Oh no, that's not good...
We still have plenty of games to play as have Tranmere and Donny, and they can all be won, lost or drawn and that goes for the other teams as well, so quite where all the gloom has come from ??
Done some more research on this bloke, seems a bit of a modern day Michael Knighton to me, so hope he goes elsewhere and we get somebody better.
I won't sleep now...
COYMRs
joey butler
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10:26pm Tue 29 Jan 13
The Jockster wrote:Malky, Didn't know you were a secret Beverly Hillbillies fan, not sure I would admit to that!!
Since 1950 wrote:Clampett. One for the old uns
Jed who?
Oi Den!
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10:27pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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10:29pm Tue 29 Jan 13
To see what kind of man he is, property developer, football supporter, a man of worth or a person of integrity. To look at his back ground and experience in similar roles, or to see if he is a complete novice, but with good intentions. I see no harm in any of that.
Di kanny oh
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10:29pm Tue 29 Jan 13
smirg kcab wrote:Totally agree Grim it seems so many want to put this bloke down even before the contracts are signed. Having opinions on people is one thing but lets flaming hear the bloke first and the make up of the consortium. In the words of Manwell c r r r a z i e.
Shut the fuuck up on the consortium, you know nothing you ignorant fools,
A fitton was the chairman of hungerford, and a lot still respects the money he put in.
So you want us to go into admin and lose players and points do you?
Swindon muppets, pig headed fools.
Onwards and upwards.
A good point towards being champions.
Oi Den!
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10:30pm Tue 29 Jan 13
joey butler wrote:Thankls for the reminder JB. Haven't seen it for 40 odd years but I actually recorded an episode of it t'other night. Yet to see it. Maybe I'll discover how bad it really was!
The Jockster wrote:Malky, Didn't know you were a secret Beverly Hillbillies fan, not sure I would admit to that!!
Since 1950 wrote:Clampett. One for the old uns
Jed who?
Oldhamred
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10:30pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh wrote:Where did you here this?
Andrew Black was asked at the end of the game on the takeover and he said "fragile". mmm its going to the wire for sure and not sounding that great me thinks.
We had not heard a peep from AB until recent events came to light but now he comments 5 minutes after a game?
King Red
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10:31pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Roger_Smart
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10:33pm Tue 29 Jan 13
King Red wrote:Not to mention that Tranmere and Doncaster will not be looking forward to playing us .....far from laughing there *** off
Di kanny oh wrote:Exactly! If it wasn't for quality throughout this team we would have lost to a late Orient goal. Also how many games left? 18! That's 54 more points to play for and we have Doncaster and Tranmere to play. They will also have to play eachother and the likes of Brentford and Bournemouth. 6 points is nothing......
old town robin wrote:Orient are a decent side and ended Notts Counties 22 game run on Saturday. Perspective needed. Yes we missed chances but Fodds pulled off a blinding save near the end when they could have nicked it.
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
Di kanny oh
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10:34pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard wrote:One bloke who may be heading up the consortium so what if he is this and that. I say lets see what the make up of the actual consortium is and listen to what they have to say. To be honest I do not give a sh*t what his background is if he comes in with his consortium and saves the club and stops administration than that is good enough for me at this moment in time.
Doing research on this bloke to prove what exactly.
To see what kind of man he is, property developer, football supporter, a man of worth or a person of integrity. To look at his back ground and experience in similar roles, or to see if he is a complete novice, but with good intentions. I see no harm in any of that.
Di kanny oh
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10:36pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Oldhamred wrote:This was announced on BBC Wilts live commentary after the game by Shawn Hodgets.
Di kanny oh wrote:Where did you here this?
Andrew Black was asked at the end of the game on the takeover and he said "fragile". mmm its going to the wire for sure and not sounding that great me thinks.
We had not heard a peep from AB until recent events came to light but now he comments 5 minutes after a game?
Di kanny oh
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10:40pm Tue 29 Jan 13
The Jockster wrote:Cheers The Jockster sounds like a more realistic assessment of the game and from a fan that was actually there. Well done to you and the 700 plus fans truly magnificent support yet again.
Given all the possession we had more a case of two points lost but bog of a pitch and swirling wind and rain and despite all that we could have lost. World. Class save from Fods and I thought they could could have had a pen. Ward solid Macca immense and his screamer deserved a goal. Roberts did nothing when he came on and gave the balls away twice in a minute. Was called harsh last week when I said taxi for Martin well now it's TAXI! The bloke ain't got it he's got less than Collins who was playing no worse. Think Pdc was just trying to shake things up. Ritchie ran his socks off and all those on for the full 90 put a shift in. Overall got to settle for the point on reflection I think.
the wizard
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10:42pm Tue 29 Jan 13
London Red
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10:43pm Tue 29 Jan 13
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Definitely 2 points dropped in terms of the game - but it is still another away point - and each one of those will be vital in the run in
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Pitch was terrible and wind was dreadful an was blowing in all directions
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We coped well in the first half and played some good stuff - in fact it was total domination - but didn't adapt well with the change of ends and let them back in it
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Wes, Thompson, Ward, Macca, Ritchie and Ferry had good games
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Ritchie back to his best tonight
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Miller was excellent first half but less so in the 2nd
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Collins and RDV were average - tried hard but nothing was really falling for them right
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Collins didn't really get a clear cut chance - best was from a delightful free kick by Ritchie early in the 2nd but he just failed to get the vital touch
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Williams is NOT a striker and certainly not our biggest threat - the guy can't finish!
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Scuffed one over from 5 yards and then with 2 where he was through produced pass backs rather than shots
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Yes he hit the post but that should have been in!
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Martin and Roberts like PdC said were terrible today and made us work
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I don't blame PdC as I felt we needed those changes to spark us back into life but they just didn't work
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Martin is still way too fat! He could be good but needs a PdC pre-season
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Don't know what was up with Roberts but it looked like he didn't want to be out there tonight - maybe time to give Luke Rooney another shot!
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Flint was OK at the back but a liability in attack - considering he is so big he never wins a ball from a set piece and often gives away a free kick - which is worse than just not winning it as it lets them clear it and regroup
Last step
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10:47pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Oldhamred
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10:47pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Have to follow forum/twitter feeds etc for commentary.
the wizard
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10:49pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh
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10:49pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard wrote:I believe there are four solid consortiums still of which two are foreign and the Jed McCrory led one seemed to be the most advanced and prefered as I under stand it Wiz, but it does not mean if this falls through the others won't be in with a chance and would see it more to do with Black wanting it sorted quickly. That's the way I see it but could be wrong.
So, are we saying after Nick Watkins said several then 5 then it was muted maybe 7, we are now down to just this one, or are others still waiting if these talks fall through.
dave gar
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10:51pm Tue 29 Jan 13
London Red
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10:53pm Tue 29 Jan 13
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Interesting comments on the CBs - they were not there when I wrote my post
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3 should be CB, Winger and Forward
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Oliver from Bradford, Green from Charlton and Cassidy from Wolves would be my ideal signings
London Red
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10:55pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard
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11:00pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Di kanny oh wrote:Yes, I think speed is the key thing here sadly, and not necessarily perhaps the best for the club over the longer term. Deciding in haste now could well end up regretting it all later, the old, "if only I'd waited" syndrome. Damned if you do and sometimes damned if you don't. Having waited this long does another two weeks really make that much difference. However that said I think any consortium needs to have the "right face" at the front of it. have a good look at Jed and make up your own mind. I'm not putting the guy down just stating what I read without any prejudice. Any road, time to turn in. Have a good one tomorrow. Cheers.
the wizard wrote:I believe there are four solid consortiums still of which two are foreign and the Jed McCrory led one seemed to be the most advanced and prefered as I under stand it Wiz, but it does not mean if this falls through the others won't be in with a chance and would see it more to do with Black wanting it sorted quickly. That's the way I see it but could be wrong.
So, are we saying after Nick Watkins said several then 5 then it was muted maybe 7, we are now down to just this one, or are others still waiting if these talks fall through.
The Jockster
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11:03pm Tue 29 Jan 13
mike1990
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11:15pm Tue 29 Jan 13
joey butler
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11:16pm Tue 29 Jan 13
The Jockster wrote:I think we badly need to sign a striker who has proven ability to hit the back of the net Malky.
Cheers kanny oh - LR's comments are also good appraisal of game and it seems we're pretty close on our assessment of performances -Willo. Had an early chance and fluffed it and he wasn't on his game really. He got a tap on the leg 2nd half and made a meal of it Macca was going ape as he wanted to throw the ball to him and Willo was doing his best actor bit supposedly hurt!
Paul Benson from Cheltenham comes to mind!!
the don69
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11:32pm Tue 29 Jan 13
joey butler wrote:Robin Van Persie comes quicker to my mind Joey!LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Jockster wrote:I think we badly need to sign a striker who has proven ability to hit the back of the net Malky.
Cheers kanny oh - LR's comments are also good appraisal of game and it seems we're pretty close on our assessment of performances -Willo. Had an early chance and fluffed it and he wasn't on his game really. He got a tap on the leg 2nd half and made a meal of it Macca was going ape as he wanted to throw the ball to him and Willo was doing his best actor bit supposedly hurt!
Paul Benson from Cheltenham comes to mind!!
Oi Den!
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11:36pm Tue 29 Jan 13
joey butler
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11:40pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the don69 wrote:I tolda you before Don Corleone, you take the pizza out of me and you be sleeping with the fishes in Coate Water!
joey butler wrote:Robin Van Persie comes quicker to my mind Joey!LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Jockster wrote:I think we badly need to sign a striker who has proven ability to hit the back of the net Malky.
Cheers kanny oh - LR's comments are also good appraisal of game and it seems we're pretty close on our assessment of performances -Willo. Had an early chance and fluffed it and he wasn't on his game really. He got a tap on the leg 2nd half and made a meal of it Macca was going ape as he wanted to throw the ball to him and Willo was doing his best actor bit supposedly hurt!
Paul Benson from Cheltenham comes to mind!!
the don69
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11:43pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Oi Den! wrote:Can we phone a friend Den?or make that a SHEIHK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still don't see that we should be too bothered about signing new players. The squad we have is good enough to do the job - that's if we can keep it together of course. It seems we either get the takeover done in the next few days or we have to sell players to keep us out of the brown stuff. So (as I see it anyway) deal or no deal = promotion or no promotion.
Oi Den!
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11:44pm Tue 29 Jan 13
the wizard wrote:Wiz, apparently Andrew Black has drawn a line at 31 January. After that, he will no longer fund our operating losses. So if the deal doesn't get done, we won't be able to meet our costs without selling players. Either a bright new dawn is on the horizon or it's back to the dark days. It seems there's no in-between.
Di kanny oh wrote:Yes, I think speed is the key thing here sadly, and not necessarily perhaps the best for the club over the longer term. Deciding in haste now could well end up regretting it all later, the old, "if only I'd waited" syndrome. Damned if you do and sometimes damned if you don't. Having waited this long does another two weeks really make that much difference. However that said I think any consortium needs to have the "right face" at the front of it. have a good look at Jed and make up your own mind. I'm not putting the guy down just stating what I read without any prejudice. Any road, time to turn in. Have a good one tomorrow. Cheers.
the wizard wrote:I believe there are four solid consortiums still of which two are foreign and the Jed McCrory led one seemed to be the most advanced and prefered as I under stand it Wiz, but it does not mean if this falls through the others won't be in with a chance and would see it more to do with Black wanting it sorted quickly. That's the way I see it but could be wrong.
So, are we saying after Nick Watkins said several then 5 then it was muted maybe 7, we are now down to just this one, or are others still waiting if these talks fall through.
mike1990
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11:54pm Tue 29 Jan 13
Oi Den! wrote:Transfer widow closes 31 Jan Oi Den you can't sell players after that.so that would mean the A word.
the wizard wrote:Wiz, apparently Andrew Black has drawn a line at 31 January. After that, he will no longer fund our operating losses. So if the deal doesn't get done, we won't be able to meet our costs without selling players. Either a bright new dawn is on the horizon or it's back to the dark days. It seems there's no in-between.
Di kanny oh wrote:Yes, I think speed is the key thing here sadly, and not necessarily perhaps the best for the club over the longer term. Deciding in haste now could well end up regretting it all later, the old, "if only I'd waited" syndrome. Damned if you do and sometimes damned if you don't. Having waited this long does another two weeks really make that much difference. However that said I think any consortium needs to have the "right face" at the front of it. have a good look at Jed and make up your own mind. I'm not putting the guy down just stating what I read without any prejudice. Any road, time to turn in. Have a good one tomorrow. Cheers.
the wizard wrote:I believe there are four solid consortiums still of which two are foreign and the Jed McCrory led one seemed to be the most advanced and prefered as I under stand it Wiz, but it does not mean if this falls through the others won't be in with a chance and would see it more to do with Black wanting it sorted quickly. That's the way I see it but could be wrong.
So, are we saying after Nick Watkins said several then 5 then it was muted maybe 7, we are now down to just this one, or are others still waiting if these talks fall through.
Stfc_BristolRed
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12:08am Wed 30 Jan 13
position. Get a grip people.
COYR
Stfc_BristolRed
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12:09am Wed 30 Jan 13
joey butler
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12:10am Wed 30 Jan 13
So all is not lost, yet!!
mike1990
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12:16am Wed 30 Jan 13
joey butler wrote:That's the spirit JB backs to the wall,it can still be done.10 point deduction and still make the play-off's now that would be great.
If the worst comes to the worst, Mike and Den, a 10 point deduction would leave us 12th in the table and on recent form, with a very realistic chance of making the play offs.
So all is not lost, yet!!
old town robin
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2:12am Wed 30 Jan 13
Roger_Smart wrote:You think I'm a pox fan? born in Drove Rd, father and brother played for the town, you cretin. I know the real Roger, so unless you are the real Roger don't give me diatribe of being a Pox fan, you **** go and pleasure yourself and put your PERSPECTIVE where it belongs. If we are 6 points behind Tranmere and Doncaster and drop points against mediocre opposition because our two main strikers can't hit the onion bag, it stands to reason at best we are going to be in the automatic promotion places unless they drop points, it is out of our hands, we are no longer in control.
old town robin wrote:Are you an Oxford fan in disguise? We picked up a point away from home and were the better team. The end of the season is a long way away. I can't remember the last time we lost. PERSPECTIVE please
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
My point I tried to say is if we want auto promotion we should be getting 3 points against dire opposition like Orient, if you can't see it the two we have to catch will be well pleased we dropped two points tonight. the fact is if our two strikers fail to hit the net is the reason we do not deserve better than play-offs. I have a small wager on the Robins getting promotion that will pay for mine and my son's season ticket, so who the f**k are you to say I'm a Pox fan. Unbelievable that dipsticks like you don't see we cannot win the league unless others lose.
old town robin
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2:23am Wed 30 Jan 13
joey butler wrote:More likely to be the Steamer Joey, they don't have a car park, it seems I upset one or two on here tonight with my comments, but as with Paolo I'm p**sed off that our main strikers are not good enough to win games. IMO if we are chasing two teams that are 6 points in front of us it was 2 points lost, not gained.
old town robin wrote:Old Town,
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
I think your view is a bit depressing and I am inclined towards a point gained.
If we all follow your thoughts to a conclusion, we might as well all reverse over ourselves in the car park at The Kings Arms!! You first, please!!
Will you be going to Wembley again if we can get through the play-offs?
greenml
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6:06am Wed 30 Jan 13
Losing faith in football i'm afraid..
the wizard
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7:44am Wed 30 Jan 13
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Mike, PC was off when you posted. Sorry not to respond before. Seems a big shame if the A word has to be used. Lets hope some sense comes up to the surface and we all get what we need.
the wizard wrote:Wiz, apparently Andrew Black has drawn a line at 31 January. After that, he will no longer fund our operating losses. So if the deal doesn't get done, we won't be able to meet our costs without selling players. Either a bright new dawn is on the horizon or it's back to the dark days. It seems there's no in-between.
Di kanny oh wrote:Yes, I think speed is the key thing here sadly, and not necessarily perhaps the best for the club over the longer term. Deciding in haste now could well end up regretting it all later, the old, "if only I'd waited" syndrome. Damned if you do and sometimes damned if you don't. Having waited this long does another two weeks really make that much difference. However that said I think any consortium needs to have the "right face" at the front of it. have a good look at Jed and make up your own mind. I'm not putting the guy down just stating what I read without any prejudice. Any road, time to turn in. Have a good one tomorrow. Cheers.
the wizard wrote:I believe there are four solid consortiums still of which two are foreign and the Jed McCrory led one seemed to be the most advanced and prefered as I under stand it Wiz, but it does not mean if this falls through the others won't be in with a chance and would see it more to do with Black wanting it sorted quickly. That's the way I see it but could be wrong.
So, are we saying after Nick Watkins said several then 5 then it was muted maybe 7, we are now down to just this one, or are others still waiting if these talks fall through.
Roger_Smart
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4:44pm Wed 30 Jan 13
old town robin wrote:No Old Town Robin .. I didn't really think you were an Oxford fan ...but now I am convinced you are a nine year old boy!
Roger_Smart wrote:You think I'm a pox fan? born in Drove Rd, father and brother played for the town, you cretin. I know the real Roger, so unless you are the real Roger don't give me diatribe of being a Pox fan, you **** go and pleasure yourself and put your PERSPECTIVE where it belongs. If we are 6 points behind Tranmere and Doncaster and drop points against mediocre opposition because our two main strikers can't hit the onion bag, it stands to reason at best we are going to be in the automatic promotion places unless they drop points, it is out of our hands, we are no longer in control.
old town robin wrote:Are you an Oxford fan in disguise? We picked up a point away from home and were the better team. The end of the season is a long way away. I can't remember the last time we lost. PERSPECTIVE please
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
My point I tried to say is if we want auto promotion we should be getting 3 points against dire opposition like Orient, if you can't see it the two we have to catch will be well pleased we dropped two points tonight. the fact is if our two strikers fail to hit the net is the reason we do not deserve better than play-offs. I have a small wager on the Robins getting promotion that will pay for mine and my son's season ticket, so who the f**k are you to say I'm a Pox fan. Unbelievable that dipsticks like you don't see we cannot win the league unless others lose.
joey butler
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5:07pm Wed 30 Jan 13
old town robin wrote:Old Town,
joey butler wrote:More likely to be the Steamer Joey, they don't have a car park, it seems I upset one or two on here tonight with my comments, but as with Paolo I'm p**sed off that our main strikers are not good enough to win games. IMO if we are chasing two teams that are 6 points in front of us it was 2 points lost, not gained.
old town robin wrote:Old Town,
Tranmere and Doncaster must be laughing their **** off, 6 points advantage there is no way they are going to give up that advantage.
Play-offs at best
I think your view is a bit depressing and I am inclined towards a point gained.
If we all follow your thoughts to a conclusion, we might as well all reverse over ourselves in the car park at The Kings Arms!! You first, please!!
Will you be going to Wembley again if we can get through the play-offs?
You didn't upset me last night at all, I was trying my hardest to stay positive, perhaps trying too hard!
You will be aware I share your view on our main strikers and am a big Benson fan.
The Kings Arms always had a car park, I must be getting confused?
Dover Red says...
6:48pm Tue 29 Jan 13