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  • in reply to: To Northampton fans…. #237571
    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    Supporter of another club complained about it to me the other day. Kept going on about it seeming very suspicious. Told him the facts, which we all know, and he still wouldn’t shut up. In the end I said ‘you know what, I don’t f***in care mate!’

    in reply to: Go on then #237565
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    I think awaywego’s point is perhaps that, granted, the club fail in many respects, but supporters are not forthcoming with praise when it appears to be due? What I would say to him is, what do you expect? Are you really surprised, given the cons far outweigh the pro’s? And if so, why? Is this just your latest misdirected pop at fellow supporters?

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    in reply to: Go on then #237561
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    Yeah, but we’ve got the invisible clown – bet Villa haven’t got one of those?!

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    in reply to: I’ll give you this one for free Peter… #237558
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    Very constructive UTI99

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    in reply to: Up the Swanee #237458
    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    Straw man argument definition:

    ‘… all ‘customers’ like you are doing is fast tracking the club into administration.

    Is that what you want???’

    in reply to: BUNN turns down new deal. #237422
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    I know one person with invisible qualities who is definitely without excuse!

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    in reply to: Duane Holmes #237377
    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    Agreed MKI. I have no idea what sort of salary he was on but he was part of the era of the debt racking up. However, I know there’s more to it than the black and white of balance sheets, player budget v debt. It’s the way the club has been run into the ground in general, including, in big part, the wider recruitment and transfer picture.

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    in reply to: Duane Holmes #237366
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    One of my favourite players during his tenure. Was he one of many luxuries we couldn’t really afford though?

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    in reply to: BUNN turns down new deal. #237326
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    Makes me wonder how unattractive the offer was

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    in reply to: York City #237293
    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    Certainly is. And the ‘Aggborough Soup’

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    In all serious though, I’ve seen some tier 10 Counties teams that would give our current squad a real test.

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    in reply to: NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2022/23…. #237236
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    Out of our price bracket?

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    in reply to: Contracts – baffling #237228
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    It does sound familiar. Be interesting to keep an eye on how they do next season

    in reply to: Late Signings in Close Season. #237227
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    DM: ‘you’re off to hell in a handcart!’

    in reply to: Late Signings in Close Season. #237222
    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    I think there’s a lot of truth in this. Factor in the psychology of the player who wasn’t sought and pursued early in pre-season but is perhaps one of ‘the scraps’ your new club has had to resort to because you’re all that’s left within a meagre budget, and the road to nowhere has begun. I’d be mightily surprised if this pre-season is any different.

    in reply to: Goodbye Keith #237215
    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    I’ve been a speaker in a number of contexts too, but what has that got to do with how Hill performs in Pressers? If it sounds like BS, it could well be that. He’s part of a rotten legacy now. I’d prefer it if Lee found an alternative and rebuilds afresh without the stench of abject failure around (and I’m not saying this is Hill’s fault alone by any means).

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    in reply to: RETAINED LIST #237190
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    GK Mark Howard’s been released anyone take him back?.

    Once bitten twice shy?

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    in reply to: Contracts – baffling #237175
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    Hill needs to fling a few chickens around – that’ll show em!

    in reply to: NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2022/23…. #237174
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    On the wind up UTI99?

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    Do they care? In other occupations the manager of such an unruly team would be disciplined too.

    in reply to: Contracts – baffling #237165
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    Like him or not, Laws knew how to discipline players and because the players knew that, it perhaps pre-empted more of the same? Why hasn’t Hill addressed it in a way that not only punishes but restores some faith?

    in reply to: Goodbye Keith #237162
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    My biggest concern isn’t the results Les, it’s the culture we’ve heard about that he’s presided over. And I wouldn’t suggest untried and untested. My point on that was more a questioning why the club might not even be interested in seeking an alternative, for which there must be candidates out there. Even if they were to pursue an alternative, is it clear who’d be making the decision? Lee, Peter or the Board? It’s a dog’s mess but having said all this, of course, if he’s staying I wish him well and hope he can do what I don’t think he can.

    in reply to: To Northampton fans…. #237134
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    All it demonstrates to me is, our squad is so weak that any half decent team with something to play for could absolutely steamroll any first 11 we put out, given the desire and incentive to do so. NTFC haven’t got good enough grounds to go far with a complaint as far as I can tell. They’re forgetting who Rovers were playing – a key factor!

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    in reply to: To Northampton fans…. #237113
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    My trust in what any Chairman says is at an all time low!

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    in reply to: Goodbye Keith #237105
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    I’ve never been supportive of frequent manager changes but those of you who are favouring Hill staying, what are you basing your opinion on? Regardless of the results and the ‘you know who’ biggest problem, what gives you confidence he’s the man? His track record? Isn’t that trading on the past? The most worrying thing for me going forward is that all this player bad attitude (and the rest) is happening on his watch. He could get in whoever he likes but they’re not necessarily going to stay loyal, particularly in a rotten club, like ours has become. Just wondering if staying with Hill is the easier option than the club finding a better alternative?

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    Redevelop Quibell and breakaway?

    in reply to: To Northampton fans…. #237097
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    Complaining about what has happened and having to accept it to still be included in the playoffs are two different things awaywego. You’d hardly expect them to refuse the playoffs would you? If they are set to make a complaint, as it’s being reported, it’s hardly the ‘good story’ you sarcastically pointed out is usual on here. The only thing MKI has got wrong is that it appears to be pending rather than happened yet

    https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/northampton-town-bristol-rovers-complaint-7057259

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    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    ‘If we are liquidated – then a Phoenix club would most probably be placed in the NECL at step 10.’

    So dust off your old footy boots – you might be needed!

    in reply to: Goodbye Keith #237026
    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    Hill is not the answer. I don’t know who is, but along with the key change of club ownership needed, I just don’t see Hill turning the tide. Just my opinion.

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    in reply to: Loft Promotion Clause #237025
    Deereyme66Deereyme66
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    Good players give Scunthorpe United a wide berth. We now end up with the bottom of the barrel, not only lacking talent but possessing bad attitudes too it seems. Don’t have much hope for next season. Grim times indeed.

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