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Post by oldie on Oct 23, 2024 18:46:09 GMT
Tuesday 22nd, Cinderford Town Vs Didcot Town. Southern League Div 1 South.
Cinderford beat Cribbs 3-1 at the weekend, only the 2nd win of the season. I have yet to see them win at home this season, I still have not. It was a beautiful evening and after a pint in Littledean village I made my way up the hill to the Cinderford Town ground. The pitch is in the best condition in my 7 years of going there.
The game was just awful, the atmosphere close to zero with only 92 in attendance.
Suddenly a break by Didcot and a decent cross converted first time high into the net. A few aimless balls by Cinderford when Didcot repeated the move and scored again. Players started arguing amongst themselves.
Half time, into the clubhouse and checked the Rovers score. That was 0-0.
2nd half Cinderford were a bit more likely without creating much. Then out of the blue the ball fell to Cinderford about 10 yards outside the area in a central area. The player took two or three steps and then planted the ball in the top corner. That was a nice goal. 1-2. Both teams pressed without creating much before out of the blue Cinderford hit the post and the ball bounced out to the left side, it was picked up and the ball despatched to the bottom corner. 2-2. But no, lino raises his flag for an offside for the rebound. Lots of abuse from the 6 or 7 fans at that end. 1-2
Theb Didcot make a quick break and like a knife through butter they scored a third.
Final score 1-3.
Terrible crowd numbers and the club appears to be in disarray.
I fear for the clubs future.
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Post by Mrs V Smegma on Oct 24, 2024 0:12:33 GMT
Willand Rovers vs Bristol Manor Farm, Southern league South Div 1
Feisty and thoroughly enjoyable game which stayed just the right side of fair/legal at Willand’s Silver Street ground. BMF made all the running and missed some very presentable chances in the first 20 minutes with the closest being an acrobatic scissor kick which smacked off the crossbar. On 20 mins the home side took the lead with a goal out of nothing when a throw in from the left was carried forward and fed to ex MF striker Owen Howe, the MF defence considerately evaporated and Howe was left with a one on one with MF keeper which he duly buried. MF continued to create and pass up good chances so 1-0 to Rovers at the break. On the walk back to the dressing room, MF manager Lee Lashenko decided to unleash a torrent of rage at the ref for God only knows what and was rightfully shown a straight red for his troubles. Lashenko is a volatile lower leagues crackpot who had a 12 game touchline ban 2 years ago also for haranguing a ref and has clearly learned nothing from the experience. The ref did extremely well to stand his ground and not be overawed by the rant directed at him.
Second half started in similar vein to the first but a rare Willand break ended with pacy winger Dorothy scythed down on the edge of the box and any benefit of the doubt was only ever going to be shown to Willand after Lashenko’s tantrum. Howe duly despatched the resulting spot kick to give Rovers a two nil lead. Manor Farm rang the changes and switched to 4 up front In order to salvage something from the game. With 10 minutes to go big centre forward Dylan Tate latched onto a through ball and tucked a fine finish into the bottom right corner. Manor Farm threw the kitchen sink at Willand after that and just when it looked like the sands of time had run out for them Tate produced an exquisite finish from about 25 yards out into the top right corner to earn the visitors a deserved point.
Att 171. Admittance £10 (£8 concessions), on line programme only, £3 for decent pasty , £1 bargain ham and tomato roll £1.50 for a tea.
I didn’t think Silver Street was up to much with a hotch potch collection of small stands down one side and a roofed flat terrace behind one goal. My WHU friend liked it more than I did - mainly for the club house which is admittedly quite nice.
Enjoyable evening out in perfect weather for football - clear and barely a whisper of breeze if a touch fresh.
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 24, 2024 8:14:44 GMT
Willand Rovers vs Bristol Manor Farm, Southern league South Div 1 Feisty and thoroughly enjoyable game which stayed just the right side of fair/legal at Willand’s Silver Street ground. BMF made all the running and missed some very presentable chances in the first 20 minutes with the closest being an acrobatic scissor kick which smacked off the crossbar. On 20 mins the home side took the lead with a goal out of nothing when a throw in from the left was carried forward and fed to ex MF striker Owen Howe, the MF defence considerately evaporated and Howe was left with a one on one with MF keeper which he duly buried. MF continued to create and pass up good chances so 1-0 to Rovers at the break. On the walk back to the dressing room, MF manager Lee Lashenko decided to unleash a torrent of rage at the ref for God only knows what and was rightfully shown a straight red for his troubles. Lashenko is a volatile lower leagues crackpot who had a 12 game touchline ban 2 years ago also for haranguing a ref and has clearly learned nothing from the experience. The ref did extremely well to stand his ground and not be overawed by the rant directed at him. Second half started in similar vein to the first but a rare Willand break ended with pacy winger Dorothy scythed down on the edge of the box and any benefit of the doubt was only ever going to be shown to Willand after Lashenko’s tantrum. Howe duly despatched the resulting spot kick to give Rovers a two nil lead. Manor Farm rang the changes and switched to 4 up front In order to salvage something from the game. With 10 minutes to go big centre forward Dylan Tate latched onto a through ball and tucked a fine finish into the bottom right corner. Manor Farm threw the kitchen sink at Willand after that and just when it looked like the sands of time had run out for them Tate produced an exquisite finish from about 25 yards out into the top right corner to earn the visitors a deserved point. Att 171. Admittance £10 (£8 concessions), on line programme only, £3 for decent pasty , £1 bargain ham and tomato roll £1.50 for a tea. I didn’t think Silver Street was up to much with a hotch potch collection of small stands down one side and a roofed flat terrace behind one goal. My WHU friend liked it more than I did - mainly for the club house which is admittedly quite nice. Enjoyable evening out in perfect weather for football - clear and barely a whisper of breeze if a touch fresh. Quality entertainment! Hopefully Mr Lashenko will get another lengthy touchline ban. Abuse of officials should not be tolerated. They might make the odd mistake. They might make a lot of mistakes. But invariably they are doing their best. And constant abuse will only increase the chances of them favouring the 'other' side anyway. So criticism of them is brainless, thuggish and borish. IMHO. |
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Post by Mrs V Smegma on Oct 24, 2024 18:30:18 GMT
I would be very surprised if he didn’t Epping as previous behaviour should be taken into account. I genuinely couldn’t see why he was so upset - no obvious contentious decision and the ref was one of the better ones I’ve seen at that level. It’s a shame he is such a lunatic as he is a good manager. You don’t stay at one place for over 10 yrs without being good at your job. His current side play nice attacking football too with some good players for the league they are in.
Have to say that as a supporter I am no angel when it comes to yelling at refs, especially when they make an obvious error that could cost us the game. I’ll also try to get into the head of the lino nearest me to get a bit of an edge with decisions. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. As manager of a football club I do think a higher standard applies so they have to be a little bit better than us numpties on the terrace
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Post by Mrs V Smegma on Oct 24, 2024 18:41:03 GMT
Posted on another thread but will repeat here as it will be of interest to those who like European football. Although expensive, it is a high quality book with stunning photos and interesting narrative and is perfect for any coffee table The author Dave is a good friend of mine and a top fellow mixam.co.uk/print-on-demand/6703fdce49e243338527dd4c |
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 26, 2024 7:35:52 GMT
I would be very surprised if he didn’t Epping as previous behaviour should be taken into account. I genuinely couldn’t see why he was so upset - no obvious contentious decision and the ref was one of the better ones I’ve seen at that level. It’s a shame he is such a lunatic as he is a good manager. You don’t stay at one place for over 10 yrs without being good at your job. His current side play nice attacking football too with some good players for the league they are in. Have to say that as a supporter I am no angel when it comes to yelling at refs, especially when they make an obvious error that could cost us the game. I’ll also try to get into the head of the lino nearest me to get a bit of an edge with decisions. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. As manager of a football club I do think a higher standard applies so they have to be a little bit better than us numpties on the terrace I think in my younger days I would have been as guilty as anyone for abusing officials. I do remember chasing a lino round the pitch berating him at Braintree after a very controversial penalty was given against Rovers! But now I just find this sort of behaviour childish and embarrassing. Perhaps it's because I watch my football as a 'neutral' now. I don't get angry, aggressive, aggrieved. I just enjoy the football, ticking off new grounds... And as you say, managers should be held to a much higher account. Hence my revulsion at the hiring of Barton and the way he conducted himself. That was the straw that broke the camels back with me. A year ago exactly. I've not gone back. |
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Post by Mrs V Smegma on Oct 26, 2024 10:18:34 GMT
Don’t think I am ever going to “grow up” - at least I hope I don’t and with the Gas I am too invested.
Absolutely spot on re groundhopping and not being invested in any one side and that being a good reason for it being so enjoyable. Like you too I really like going to new places and grounds. However a refereeing or lino injustice annoys me in these games too - just not to the extent that I feel the need to berate them for it because it is not “my team”
Haching are the only exception to this rule but they are my team too
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Post by Mrs V Smegma on Oct 26, 2024 10:23:34 GMT
Oh and Ross Joyce the head of the clown school of refereeing deserves all the verbal abuse he gets because he is terrible and thinks the game is all about him
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Post by Mrs V Smegma on Oct 26, 2024 18:46:57 GMT
Bromley vs Barrow - EFL L2 Mediocre game with minimal talking points between two evenly matched sides - the key difference being the visitors are now established in L2 whilst Bromley are feeling their way in their first season which showed a bit. Barrow took the lead from a cross from the left and a finish into the bottom right corner on 20 minutes. Nothing else of event happened till late on in the second half when Barrow keeper smothered a 1 on 1 with top scorer Michael Cheek, and then home keeper produced a worldy to tip a close range shot over the bar. In added on time ref awarded Bromley a penalty supposedly for handball. We were too far away to see if this was fair or not but it enraged Barrow boss Clemence who received a straight red presumably for something said to 4th official. Cheek smashed the penalty high into the middle of the goal and Bromley escaped with a point that in truth they did not deserve. Home RW Danny Imray who is on loan from Palace caught my eye with some fizzing flat trajectory crosses that were crying out for an old fashioned CF to get on the end of, and their CB Kamarl Grant (on loan from Millwall is an imposing figure and made some excellent defensive blocks. Barrow goalscorer Gerard Garner has good movement and takes up some interesting positions in the box Hayes Lane is like a mini version of the mem though the best stand that we were seated in is uncomfortable because the seats are rammed in like sardines Ticket cost £20. Att 3406 which made the ground look quite full, but neither set of fans created much in the way of atmosphere. Printed glossy programme £5 with minimal interesting content and large print presumably to pad the content out. The programme is very poor value as it covers 3 home games not just this one. Excellent Haddock and chips in the chippy next to Bromley South station £9.50 Reasonable day out and one more step towards the 92[ Grant has an interesting background and it looks like this charity unearth some gems southwarknews.co.uk/sport/football/millwall/kinetic-foundation-millwall/br] |
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 27, 2024 8:27:16 GMT
Bromley vs Barrow - EFL L2 Mediocre game with minimal talking points between two evenly matched sides - the key difference being the visitors are now established in L2 whilst Bromley are feeling their way in their first season which showed a bit. Barrow took the lead from a cross from the left and a finish into the bottom right corner on 20 minutes. Nothing else of event happened till late on in the second half when Barrow keeper smothered a 1 on 1 with top scorer Michael Cheek, and then home keeper produced a worldy to tip a close range shot over the bar. In added on time ref awarded Bromley a penalty supposedly for handball. We were too far away to see if this was fair or not but it enraged Barrow boss Clemence who received a straight red presumably for something said to 4th official. Cheek smashed the penalty high into the middle of the goal and Bromley escaped with a point that in truth they did not deserve. Home RW Danny Imray who is on loan from Palace caught my eye with some fizzing flat trajectory crosses that were crying out for an old fashioned CF to get on the end of, and their CB Kamarl Grant (on loan from Millwall is an imposing figure and made some excellent defensive blocks. Barrow goalscorer Gerard Garner has good movement and takes up some interesting positions in the box Hayes Lane is like a mini version of the mem though the best stand that we were seated in is uncomfortable because the seats are rammed in like sardines Ticket cost £20. Att 3406 which made the ground look quite full, but neither set of fans created much in the way of atmosphere. Printed glossy programme with minimal interesting content and large print presumably to pad the content out. The programme is very poor value as it covers3 home games not just this one. Excellent Haddock and chips in the chippy next to Bromley South station £9.50 Reasonable day out and one more step towards the 92[ Grant has an interesting background and it looks like this charity unearth some gems southwarknews.co.uk/sport/football/millwall/kinetic-foundation-millwall/br] Dangerously close to paths crossing... I was 8 miles away in Bermondsey. Match report to follow... |
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 27, 2024 9:25:16 GMT
Sat Oct 26th. Fisher 1 Sutton Athletic 0 (Southern Counties East Prem. step 5). A couple of firsts - using public transport to a grass roots fixture and heading south of the river. An overcast day. TFL Jubilee Line to Canada Water and a 15 minute walk though a maze of residential streets to the St Pauls Sports Ground, just south of the Thames. Hardly anyone about, no traffic, very empty. Must have looked very different when the docks were in full swing. Only street signs give any hint of the significance of the old port. No old buildings, pubs or wharves. All a bit soulless. Fisher is now a fan-owned Club and rose from the ashes of Fisher Athletic who were dissolved in 2009. Athletic had got as far as the Conference in the 80's playing in the 1st round of the FA Cup, losing 1-0 to the mighty Bristol Rovers at Twerton Park. Their only other 1st round appearance was against a newcomer to the football league, a 4 year old bcfc1982, losing by the same score. There were a few Millwall fans in attendance, there's a close relationship between the two Bermondsey Clubs. Friendly staff greet you at the turnstiles. One decent covered stand as you enter, one covered terrace to the left behind a goal. From that terrace Canary Wharf (on the other side of the river) provides a pretty stunning backdrop. Fisher in black & white stripes vs Sutton in green & white stripes. Sutton are actually from Swanley in Kent (not Sutton), so sort of a local derby. One other Fisher notable is Justin Edinburgh was manager of Athletic for a few seasons. First half Fisher looked the better side on the artificial pitch. The front three of Clarke, Lovell and Barrington had a lot of pace and skill. Superb bit of skill from Barrington saw him nut-meg the RB and should have squared it for a certain goal, but fluffed his shot. That was kind of the story of the first half, Fisher creating great chances but either not pulling the trigger, or putting in a poor final ball. HT and a can of Ansbucher lager at £3.50. Second half Fisher were shooting towards Canary Wharf. On 55 mins a strong shoulder to shoulder saw Clarke through for a 1 on 1 and slipped it past the keeper for 1-0. From then on Sutton got more into it and had there own 1 on 1, denied by the Fisher keeper. Sutton were more long ball than Fisher, but were having more success. Fisher keeper pulled off a fine triple save at one point. Late on and a chance for Fisher to seal it as a sub was put clean through, tried to round the keeper, and was brought down. Some older gentlemen of I presume docking heritage shouted "effing ell ref! effin Pen!" Then they all started giggling as they conceded it was an awful dive and the sub was rightly booked. Deep into injury time a late lunge from a Sutton player earned himself a second yellow and off he went. Officials did OK. Players played in the right spirit. Yes, nice set up at Fisher and hope they climb the pyramid. Entry: £8. Programme an excellent 32 page glossy Halloween special £2, 2 cans of Ansbucher lager (quite hoppy) £7. Attendance: 170 Fun fact. Fisher are named after Sir John Fisher, the Catholic martyr. Nothing to do with the Thames, or fishing. Their badge is an angry fish. |
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Post by Mrs V Smegma on Oct 30, 2024 0:32:12 GMT
Evesham United vs Malvern Town - Southern League Div 1 South at the Spiers and Hartwell stadium
Mediocre local derby with a very mundane first half with almost no talking points save for a disallowed offside goal for each sides. Both decisions looked pretty clear cut and were not contested by either side. Second half was an improvement and Malvern had a 10 minute purple patch just after the break when they scored twice in quick succession. Both goals came from the left hand side. First one was a good left foot finish into top left corner, second was s good finish into bottom right corner. After that Malvern were content to soak up Evesham pressure and hit them on the break. Home side created 3 decent chances leading to one routine and one decent save and a goal line clearance. Malvern were increasingly sitting deep but saw out the game with relative ease aside from the above chances. The main talking point came on 90 minutes. Ref awarded a free kick to Malvern and an Evesham sub runs in and boots the Malvern man to the ground off the ball and whilst his back is turned. It was the easiest red card you’ll ever see, but ref who had done well up to that point decides this piece of violent conduct was only worthy of a yellow. Final score 2-0 to Malvern which flattered them more than a bit. They were clinical in front of goal and defended slightly better than Evesham who will feel hard done by to take nothing from the game
Admittance £10 (£7 concessions), £3 for a sausage bap and £1.30 for a tea. £2 for a good printed programme which was deceptively thick because it is a double programme for this game and Evesham’s game against Willand. Ground is not up to much but is spacious and could be expanded. One decent seated stand along one side, covered terrace behind one goal and uncovered behind the other. Att an impressive 375. Evesham used their blue away kit again tonight but we clocked this unlike last week’s game at Thatcham
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