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  • in reply to: Iron Trust new webshop #303696
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    One man’s tat is another man’s stylish merchandise.

    Never bought any club related merchandise for myself although have bought shirts and mugs for grandchildren.

    Are there any examples of a lower league or non league club selling tasteful or stylish merchandise? Not seen any myself.

    in reply to: NLN Eliminators #303686
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    Chorley average attendance is a couple of hundred higher than Kings Lynn and both a two hour drive away so would expect a few more away fans if it’s Chorley.

    If we can’t beat either of them at home in front of circa 8000 then we don’t deserve promotion.

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    in reply to: Retained List #303662
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    Strangely I think Butler would be a better fit in the National League if he was fortunate enough to stagger us over the line.

    His overly cautious game plans and seemingly spending the vast majority of coaching time on defending is a better fit in a league where a mid table finish would be deemed a success. Getting clean sheets against teams that are better than you is an achievement.

    If we remain in the NLN his reduced budget will likely cause an even further shift towards the defensive. Together with lower quality replacements for Roberts and Whitehall and it could be a tough season.

    As Brackley and Tamworth have shown you win this league by consistently beating the teams you should beat. While a clean sheet is a more valued prize than scoring a goal the you’re not going to win the league.

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    in reply to: Retained List #303644
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    I would swap Fish for a small battered haddock and would swap Beck for a corner flag so not really a fair comparison.

    Wouldn’t swap him for Carlton though. Elliott is a reasonable finisher but a very poor footballer. He will find it tough again in NLN next season and he’s certainly not good enough for National League.

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    in reply to: Playoff Tickets #303629
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    Do the National League pocket most of the cash from all play off matches or just the final?

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    Whatever they make out of Saturday they can double their money if they win the game.

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    I did mean the same outcome from the league campaign.

    Hopefully a very different outcome in the playoffs.

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    No idea what Butterfields injury is but he’s not played for Gateshead since before Christmas.

    Only made 19 appearances this season.

    Whilst we managed 1 extra point and exactly the same outcome without him. Remind me who were the prophets of doom that predicted mid table at best without Butterfield, Ogle and Elliott.

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    Usually middle of the week after the last game.

    Time for a quick chat with each player – either this is the offer or thanks and goodbye. Then make it public Wednesday or Thursday.

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    in reply to: Hereford #303501
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    Perm any one from Southport, Scarborough, Rushall or Radcliffe Awaywego.

    in reply to: Hereford #303499
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    No we play the winner of 5 v 6
    Kidderminster play the winner of 4 v 7

    in reply to: Hereford #303493
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    Seem to remember Boston had an extra time game before playing us last season.
    That didn’t work out so well.

    in reply to: Hiltons matlock #303454
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    I think taking the michael or having a laugh went out of fashion on here a couple of years ago Jury.

    It’s only here now to allow us to be thankful to those that saved us from Hilton and to rehash rubbish from Facebook.

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    in reply to: AB’s End of Term Report #303373
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    As it happens I agree with what Butler thinks regarding his squad. Buxton are the only team to take us on at football and better us on the day.

    Butler still gets a pass mark from me if we win the playoffs.

    in reply to: AB’s End of Term Report #303366
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    No sense of entitlement here.

    If someone gave me the best budget in the league (by a margin allegedly) and the best squad of players (Butlers words not mine) then I would be expecting promotion.

    As for losing our centre forward for a few weeks shouldn’t be a problem given Butler has recruited 3 other centre forwards before the injury happened.

    If Butler had taken over this squad/budget in the league above and escaped relegation I would be saying well done Andy.

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    Must have all happened while I was in the 30 minute queue for food.

    We created the square root of feck all at 5th from bottom Radcliffe on a fine pitch.

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    in reply to: Permutations #303292
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    Just listened to his Hereford pre match interview on Humberside.

    We have been working on defending because we made a defensive error in each of the last 2 away games. Decided not to work on the issue of creating very few chances in either game. Speaks volumes.

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    in reply to: Hereford #303288
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    Just had a look at the fixtures for the other playoff contenders and if Hereford don’t get 3 points there’s a very good chance they won’t make the cut. Chorley, Buxton and Curzon all have very winnable games.

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    Agree NI. What on earth has it got to do with us?

    in reply to: AB’s End of Term Report #303285
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    With the resources and budget at his disposal this season is only a pass or a fail.

    Promotion is a pass and the chance to take a much tougher exam next season. NLN for another season and it should be thanks and goodbye.

    Same as it was for Dean last season.

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    in reply to: Permutations #303284
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    I think the Linnets setting up their pitch to resemble a turnip field had more to do with his performance in last Fridays game than any issues with his attitude.

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    If you’re a half decent footballer on a grand a week and James Perch arrives on 4 grand a week you’re miffed.
    If you’re a journeyman National League player on a grand a week and someone joins your team that scores 20 goals and double figure assists in a season but is on 2 grand a week then you’re delighted.

    Completely disagree. It’s not the done thing. If there’s a particular wage structure in place for sustainability reasons it should apply to all.

    It should Apollo but it doesn’t. Whatever level you play at.

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    You may have helped him score those goals

    There are helpers and there are people that actually do it.

    Water carriers I think some French guy once called them.

    Water carriers come a bit cheaper.

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    Duncan was an OK bloke. Clarke was an arsehole.

    Better finisher though.

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    Not doubting the story Awaywego but in what parallel universe can it take almost a year and cost £3m to relay a plastic pitch?

    It was the most shocking plastic pitch I’ve ever seen although Tamworth’s ran it close.

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    If you’re a half decent footballer on a grand a week and James Perch arrives on 4 grand a week you’re miffed.
    If you’re a journeyman National League player on a grand a week and someone joins your team that scores 20 goals and double figure assists in a season but is on 2 grand a week then you’re delighted.

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    If there is one player worth bending (or even breaking) our wage structure for it is Roberts.

    It would be crazy for him to stay here if we remain in NLN but if we did stagger through the play offs who knows. Personally I think now he has proved his long term fitness a few EFL clubs will be making him offers but currently no League 1 or 2 clubs in his neck of the woods unless York win the National League playoffs.

    in reply to: Hereford #303192
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    Even the miracle scenarios involve us having to win Apollo. Probably by a hatfull of goals as well.

    in reply to: Hiltons matlock #303182
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    Saying you will put money into a club and actually doing it are very different things Awaywego.

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    The only interesting thing to watch out for on Saturday is who ends up 7th.

    They get an away game at Chester on Wednesday to determine who comes to the Attis the following Sunday.

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