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Sadly .. not got a good feeling about this one.

Hoping we can put this Buxton Hoodoo to bed.

Very interesting to see how AB lines up after the Darlo success.

Happy with a draw keep the unbeaten run going ..no not really but

Prediction – going for 1-1 OR 2-1 to Buxton can not see us winning unfortunately.

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cassidystash wrote:

Maybe he thought we weren’t playing to his strengths?

Exactly what i thought at the time Cass when saw him subbed on Iornarmy YT Vid .. was arsey cos played out of position / different position to accommodate Wreh and less chance of scoring ..he obviously thrives on goals and maybe has his eye on the Golden boot (or flip flop such is the pitch)now Whall gonna be missing … good for the CV and his next move.

Also it was one of his less effective non prominent games so probably frustrated as mentioned after all he is the star of the show in most outings.

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Terrible 2;45 am KO time but stayed up to listen the RH commentary and pleased i did..great performance against a decent Darlo side.
Beestin MOTM but everyone put a shift in and i especially liked ABs decision to play Beck and Wreh up front lets hope he persists with it as there could well be the makings of a decent strike force… like to see Beck Wreh Ubo and Mo get a few goals.

On to bogey team Buxton who always seem to have our number so not too confident on 3 points being away , lets hope its time for some pay back.

Very tight at the top .. Curson , KLT and Buxton have dropped away slighty but anyone in the top 6 could still realistically finish top with Hereford Brackley and Chorley all rocking at the mo.

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sorry posted wrong

Fitz
Rose Max Evans Dents
Scales Clunan Rowley
Roberts Fadera
Wreh
Bench – Beestin Beck Kelly Starbuck Ubo

See how it goes with Beestin and Ubo first subs for Whreh and Scales

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heres my line up

Fitz
Rose Max Evans Dents
Scales Clunan Rowley
Roberts Beestin Fadera
Ubou or Wreh
Bench – Beck Kelly Williams Starbuck Ubo / Wreh

3-2 to Scunny att 3,268

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cassidystash wrote:

Would I be right in thinking that you’re in the “Anybody But Beck” Club?

A very astute observation Cass ..

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lesgeo wrote:

Apologies, IFA. If I plagiarised – it was subconsciously.

Hey no worries Les i was just pointing out that there must be a few fans of the same mind..

Great minds think alike 55555

With Ubo, Mo and Wreh we have quite a decent front line in the making but not if they are always on the bench at KO .. IMO AB should roll the dice at the business end of the season and try to push on.

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lesgeo wrote:

I think Fadera might just be the guy to open up defences. I’d want to see him start every game and if it ain’t working – bring him off early.
But if it does work it will be coz many defences at this level cannot cope with pace.

I said as much on another thread Les but i reckon AB seems to air on the side of caution and as yet hasnt fielded a starting 11 with the intent to attack from the off .. hope Mo gets the nod to start and go at Darlo.
By all accounts Beck had a decent game at Oxford but IMO he aint the answer and at this time of the season we need to be throwing caution to the wind and having a proper go .. the Oxford performance was very sterile.

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Darlo in decent form
Expect them to come and be defensive n try to do us on the break..therefore i think no Fitz clean sheet this time and they will score 1 or 2…. HOWEVER IF ..thats if AB decides to change things up front and go for it we will score 3 so im going for an arse nipping 3-2 win in front of 3,268

Sadly more than likely AB wont change things until just after half time as that seems to be his blue print recently.

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64 wrote:

We’re just not good enough

Agree .. not the performance of title winners.

I think we will possibly squeak a win v Darlo at home but Buxton as ever will have our number.

Still wide open for the title and auto promotion.

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Sounded like a real tepid performance against a poor side who offered little going forward only creating one or 2 chances going by OCFC YT highlights. Failure to break down and beat so many of the lower placed teams who set up ultra defensively will cost us the title and auto promotion thus enduring the play offs again.

Simply not good enough .. Chester will visit Oxford Tuesday im guessing they will fair better hope im wrong.

As a footnote enjoyed the HR commentary ..with Lee Turnbull replacing Torps , quite banterous and he actually talked a modicum of sense but still loves the sound of his own voice.

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cassidystash wrote:

Rowley & Scales certs for MF, Alfie + AN Other (Probably Beck) Leaves an attack minded bench with Mo, Carlton & Wreh on there.

Yeah im going for AB to start 442

Fitz
Rose Max Evans Dents
Roberts Clunan Rowley Scales
Beestin Beck

Bench
Mo Ubo Wreh Kelly Starbuck

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not heard any updates on Jason Law n Finn Shrimpton as to how they are doing and if how long their loans are expected to run.

Anyone have any news ?

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Unpredictably im going for a Scunny win … 4-0
Dont care who scores though twood be nice to see Ubo Beck Mo or the new fella Wreh to get on the score sheet.
With only Whall out injured and Boyce suspended AB does have a job on his hands selecting his starting 11 n subs, obviously keeper and defense picks its self and no way Clunan and Roberts wont start after that anyones guess.

Fitz
Rose Max Evans Denton
Clunan
Roberts
? ? ? ?

Bru experts …. Who are your 4 to slot in above starting 11

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An excellent signing IMO strengthening for the run in battle for promotion…

lets hope he plays football as well as he sings and its not a road to hell

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Na .. give yer head a wobble Rene anyone in the top 6 or 7 could still win the title .. yer forgetting Brackley and Chorley who bang in form lately

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Should be interesting starting 11 today

No Boyce or Whall
Will Fadera start?
Will Beck start ? (if he does hope he gets a hatrick)
Will the new lad Starbucks feature ?
Will Charlton be let out the attic to play ?

Watch out for those yellow n red cards dont need any suspensions .. not had a sending off for months so due one today.

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One of my all time favs

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not got a good feeling about this fixture i fancy Dom Tear to nick a goal and without Whall we may struggle to net ..
Hope im wrong
0-1
Att 3,958

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As predicted Nico back to Boston on permanent deal.

https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2025/february/brad-nicholson-departs-the-iron-to-join-boston-united-on-a-permanent-deal/

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BBC Sounds interview with AB

Seems a couple going out and 1 coming in .. Nicolson out on a perminant deal is being mooted on SM and AB very coy about it in the interview

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsounds%2Fplay%2Fp0kqmmgf%3Fpartner%3Duk.co.bbc%26origin%3Dshare-mobile%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0M_z8vrfNn2q9IxfNvohn3GFxDqJi6UsuCFU12Nt6CbTWZEfyC7gE-wxw_aem_JcBRQiYNioPQwS3lKs6sdA&h=AT0Rq3sjpXCtu3f8fe3xirYOUcWm_GG44HTtu1Us34eSsE70IkDTiIgpsFCUFxqQ0-5ivBPfH3Ptd0Wu120WOdHDwEOx-Bqg3rpARY_FWQ5iWP_acKkbsLWekACedzYeiuSzZ9cn91I6bqeA0W0&__tn__=R%5D-R&c%5B0%5D=AT2mOYgeRxgv17X_iVJmPAUvlB9GNYhj8VMYzw_lPSuKBu5w4Jl0ui75ZBm8cC31gHlHl66bCkutQ4iAwMSoYh1AYiGrPt8Ihp-seg–DI0ctPSE9gTshKT7IpGyDnS15cqQe3UJi1E-QfICKP9mNtnlmkO7mwQkTpLnV1BZaneohc7fXpEZZ0fYLpJ01e306mXvfI4yP4aoTrRWsSy1PihffQ

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Match highlights uploaded very quick ..well done who ever is responsible.

So chuffed we got that late equalizer , i stayed up until 4:30am and Mo made it worth it.

Draw a fair result going on the live commentary and highlights

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Warrington far from woeful.. will feel a tad unlucky going on the extended highlights…

Boycee tackle/pull back was IN the box by a mile and Warrington had a few very good chances including hitting the post at 1-0 down

i put the WTFC vid up as the one on SUFC had no commentary.

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Predicting a decent open footballing game , a draw written all over it with 1-1 my favoured scoreline , i think both teams would settle for that and can see it fizzling out last 15 mins with no one wanting to loose.
I hope AB gets the lads up for it from the start and they go at Curzon from KO unlike the Warrington first half performance where we allowed them to dictate the play.

so 1-1
att 3,556

** not easy but what out for those yellow/red cards we dont need anymore suspensions

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never bothered with Twitter or X as it is now .. pleased not seeing all this sh*t going on with some dudious postings re the club , BovD and nasty comments about Michelle .. she is and will always be a legend for standing up on the D day

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i may be mistaken but arent / weret the winnings from fundraising football cards and auctions paid out as vouchers for the club shop ?? .. if so not all would be going to the club as a percentage has to be taken off to pay suppliers like Kelme etc..surely it would be better to hand 100% of funds raised to the club directly.

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Next to leave / go out on loan ??

Brad Nicolson is my fav
Possibly even Charlton Ubo if Fadera is oked to extend his loan

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ironking wrote:

AB and JS were serving up utter dross which the fan base hated.

Results October/November derisory with three 0-0 bore draws where we barely had a shot, a poor cup exit v Rylands and a complete lesson in football from Buxton who actually showed that three across the back could work.

Then there was an arrogance of its my way, like it or lump it, everybody is signed up and has bought into the system. Then just for good measure we had an absolute petulant display via the airwaves of Radio Humberside.

Then suddenly a complete change of system, better results and some entertaining football.

Mmmmmmmmmm……Somebody somewhere was listening and possibly felt exactly like we did. Because first and foremost they are supporters.

Thank ####.

A very accurate assessment IK ..bang on.

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64 wrote:

Them or Stuart?
It looks like Stuart’s statement in Earle’s name.It’s hard to read

Thats true ..just had a go and you can find an easier read on the back of a bog door in Brit corner ablutions. (if they are still there)
Just Mr Maw as EP blowing smoke up his own arse.

Iron-awe wrote:

Maw should give the £18000 raised to the Iron Trust to buy shares in the club, people then know the money is properly supporting the club through it’s fanbase. If the kids want a Halloween or Christmas party their parents can provide the money, Jerry can dress up as Santa and Maw would make an excellent Frankenstein on Halloween night.

55555555555
Your on fire IA, did you get a new joke book for Christmas ??

Totally agree the numbers dont lie and with such a piss poor turn out it must be pretty clear this unity group isnt necessary and wont work.

Many “normal” fans .. the free thinking unbrain washed Maw diciples appeared unhappy with regard to how any funds were spent as in the past this included away travel subsidies parties and sponsoring things which i guess many including me didnt realize when donating or joining in Maws numerous fund raising schemes. left a bad taste perhaps hence little interest in the new Unity idea.

Credit where its due to ALL for raising the 18k maybe best the 3 amigos to now call it a day and totally re think the unity plan…ie scrap it.

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I have in the past had the odd problem finding HR commentaries that gave me access due to location being banned but not recently ..its been pretty dam good except for the odd drop out and switching to the Cods for a few seconds (i just cover my ears and hum until its over)… yesterday was excellent listening from the middle of nowhere at my sons little cabin on the rubber plantation.

Praise the Lord we have not had to suffer the Aussie fella again since he murdered the game on his last day release outing.. worst commentator ever.

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