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  • in reply to: NLN Odds (14th July) #275723
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    Seems the young Chester manager (speaks very well when interviewed) agrees with the bookies odds 30 seconds in to his post match vid.

    I wish i shared his optimism ..alas i dont.

    in reply to: Spennymoor Town FC #275719
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    Players heaping pressure to perform on themselves and these silly mistakes wont help , hoping being at home will get them over the line though will be a tough game .. Spennymoor going well , around the top ov the table and will be well rested as their game was called off yesterday.

    head says 0-0
    heart says 2-1 Scunny

    in reply to: Radio Humberside #275718
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    I quite like Hinds as co commentator yesterday and he got things bang on especially in summing up post final whistle.

    HR and this fella Wishart are as his name suggests Shart .. after yet more technical issues he constantly got names wrong and blamed the sun in his eyes for not following play .. the fact he didnt know there isnt a 4th official at this level tells its own story.

    in reply to: Radio Humberside #275695
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    terrible performance by Scunny and equally bad commentator

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    in reply to: Squad for NLN #275693
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    Finished 2-0 to Chester

    surely game should have been abandoned or postponed when the ref went off injured… a Chester fan coming out the crowd to run the line as no fourth official .. really is pub league stuff.

    btw Chester were the better side and deserved their win, Chester goalie didnt have a save to make and too many silly mistakes gifting goals.

    in reply to: Radio Humberside #275685
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    HR are total gash .. every week technical issues and yet again today the commentary has dropped out just as they are about to kick off.

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    in reply to: Chester #275671
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    in reply to: Chester #275593
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    Need to get back to winning ways this weekend ..
    prediction ..
    Chester 1 Scunny 4

    in reply to: Spennymoor Game #275592
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    does anyone have an update re the injury list and how some are progressing including Jimmy .. i did see Jason Law in the training images… the likes of Clunan , Beestin, Kouogun etc oh and Cal Roberts but i reckon hes a while of yet.

    in reply to: Gainsborough Trinity #275375
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    agree with both previous posts ..the club should really offer something to keep the fans informed , a brief statement to update the situation re ongoing negotiations and ticketing for home fixtures to set minds at ease.

    That said…concerned fans is very understandable with the situation as it is, its gone from the insane DH social media rants and outbursts to deafening silence ..i much prefer the latter and im sure behind the scenes the new owners and board are working hard and will update as soon as they have something concrete to confirm.

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    in reply to: Dig deep boys #275256
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    Does anyone even have the accurate price what Swan is asking for GP .. be a handy starting point knowing what the target is.
    I would hope the Council and many Scunthorpe based businesses would come on board and every avenue checked re grants etc.

    in reply to: Jacob Butterfield appreciation thread #275234
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    I watch KVV codhead goal and celebration quite often .. never get bored of it.

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    in reply to: Simon Elliott #275113
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    .While I am at it I want to apologise to IB who was actually was giving out warnings about Hilton pretty much from the start. I questioned his motives a number of times but whatever his motives actually were his warnings were substantially correct.

    Yes me too .. whatever his motives IB was spot on re Hilton and on the odd occasion i may of been a tad obtuse towards him and his posts ..for that IB i apologize.

    in reply to: Jacob Butterfield appreciation thread #275087
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    Not heard that interview, where was it broadcast?

    It was on the SUFC website Saturday evening / Sunday morning.

    https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2023/october/-player-matchwinner-jacob-butterfield-speaks-following-brackley-home-win/

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    in reply to: Remuneration & Debt #275084
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    Wonder what will become of the Glebe rd site ??

    The site that Scunthorpe United did not buy, you mean?

    Yes that one

    It would be quite something if, at some point in the future, the club actually did buy it and relocate!

    On par with the parting of the seas Apollo .. so much so i will state now i will show my arse in Woollies winda if it happens.

    in reply to: Simon Elliott #275083
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    IMO his stance has always been one of positioning for the future enough said.

    Positioning the club, or himself?

    Himself ..so hes in the right place at the right time to facilitate his involvement at the club.

    At times running with the foxes n the hounds it appears its turned out quite well for him .. and in truth im ok with that so long as the club survives.

    in reply to: Remuneration & Debt #275081
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    Wonder what will become of the Glebe rd site ??

    The site that Scunthorpe United did not buy, you mean?

    Yes that one

    in reply to: Jacob Butterfield appreciation thread #275070
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    Agree 100% ..the guy is a real gem.

    The interview he gave post Brackley was excellent , he comes across as being a really nice honest fella. I hope he stays with Scunny for many more years and gets up back in the EFL.

    He is class.

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    in reply to: Simon Elliott #275069
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    Simon Elliot is obviously Scunny through n through and i thank him for the hard work he has put in at whatever stage it happened , i would not boo or cheer him but offer my gratitude ..

    IMO his stance has always been one of positioning for the future enough said.

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    in reply to: Remuneration & Debt #275062
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    I’m very interested in public perception and what is required to change opinions en masse. How much truth does it require, and how little doubt does it take to undermine it?

    There’s probably a state of disbelief, for some – that this kind of thing just doesn’t happen in ‘little old Scunthorpe’ or to Scunthorpe United – and therefore cannot be true. In other words, for some people it’s too outlandish to believe.

    There will also be plenty of people who simply don’t understand the finances. This is where a timeline and a clear and thorough explanation of what happened would help. Hopefully that is what is coming soon.

    It doesn’t help that when the new owner took over, the club issued a statement which gave him a face-saving ‘out’. It was obviously politics to do this, but once again some people simply won’t understand.

    Pretty much how i see it .. DH agreed to forgo a fee for the club and any monies he is alleged to have paid ( pockets already bulging ) for the new group to chuck in a nice tatty bye covering his arse in the statement…

    Wonder what will become of the Glebe rd site ??

    in reply to: Brackley – Home. #275007
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    Great to see the whole squad on the pitch at the end. See Clunan was missing. He’s been at every game while injured but not there today. As he’s club captain I’m hoping there’s a genuine reason he wasn’t there but can’t help thinking he may have left. Anyone know? Would be a disaster if so as I think our midfield has really missed him.

    Clunan has not left , he is still injured but add to that his wife has just given birth, JD commented on this in his last interview before he went in for surgery.

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    in reply to: Radio Humberside #275002
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    I wasn’t keen on Bishop as the expert summariser.
    See how he goes, he may get better?

    Better than Cox IMO ..

    Just seen the Brackley managers post match interview on YT .. WALOB i reckon he was at a different game

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    in reply to: Brackley – Home. #274948
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    Bennett starts Whitehall on the bench .. a surprise.

    in reply to: Radio Humberside #274942
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    here is the commentary link for those fans like myself not able to attend today.

    https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/66903002

    in reply to: Brackley – Home. #274845
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    Bloodyell trust a this palava goin off when im so busy
    1-1
    Att 4928

    in reply to: Unbanned? #274710
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    good news the bans have been overturned … surely mr Herbert is not being so lucky, do the club need ‘fans” like him acting up like he is actually part of the club staff hanging about like a bad smell.

    in reply to: just to say thank you and good luck #274709
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    Hey Suggs im in the North at the moment (Nong Khai) but back in Bkk next week and planning an afternoon of survival celebration,, if you have time welcome to meet up.

    in reply to: Michelle Harness #274708
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    Be nice to put a face to the name if any pics of Ms Harness are available… the Swan and DH ones are on the dart board in mi office.

    in reply to: 1st female chairman outside the Premier? #274707
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    Delia Smith still at Norwich?

    Yes she most certainly is.. and a little known fact about Delia .. as well as being a tad ruthless in her ownership she holds the record for the highest number of books sole other than the Bible.

    My NCFC bizz partner and more so his father know her very well.

    in reply to: just to say thank you and good luck #274703
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    Indeed woke up this morning feeling a whole lot better but knowing little about what had happened the previously afternoon and evening…suffice to say seems DH has gone and things seem way more positive.
    Sounds like a very complex deal and and thank Michelle Harness and anyone else involved in getting it over the line.
    The SUFC statement was quite brief with quite a few areas not mentioned but obviously first and foremost so happy the town will still have a football club…

    My wish list

    A deal can be done with Swan to buy or lease to buy terms keeping the games at GP

    The new owners have the funds to pay the tax debt and staff including the players so we are not at risk of loosing any of the great squad currently at the club.

    In an acceptable time frame the other debts CCJs etc can be cleared without selling any assets (players) to do so.

    FANBASE UNITY and a massive turn out on Saturday and for future games ..hope the weathers kind for the unity walk.

    JIMMY MAKES A SWIFT AND FULL RECOVERY.

    Get back to winning ways and PROMOTION

    I win the lottery and could help more… my future trip back home is back on , be nice to meet a few of Brus members at the games and catch up with some other mates and oldtimers.

    UNITED WE STAND

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