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Post by nsblue on Apr 11, 2023 12:59:31 GMT
I see Tom scored the goal to earn his current team South Shields promotion to National League North.
Amazingly took 1500 fans to Whitby to clinch promotion
Lower league and non-league support never fails to surprise me.
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Post by dudelebowski on Apr 11, 2023 13:10:09 GMT
Goal at 04:27
Managed by Kevin Phillips no less.
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Post by gashead1981 on Apr 11, 2023 13:47:49 GMT
I saw that he had signed for them in the summer and to be quite honest, had not paid any attention since. Looks like they've had a great season and a deserved promotion. Fair play.
Be interesting to see if Phillips can get them up another level and if so, what that does for his career.
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Post by warehamgas on Apr 11, 2023 14:42:59 GMT
I’m pretty sure they are a full time outfit, fully professional which is astounding at Level 7. Iirc they were treated quite poorly when the Covid season (2019-20) closed they were miles ahead but were denied promotion and since have had to rebuild. Good luck to them.
UTG!
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Post by playtowin on Apr 11, 2023 15:55:14 GMT
Congratulations to Tom and all those at South Shields. Great to see the joy promotion brings to people no matter what tier of football.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Apr 11, 2023 17:21:59 GMT
I always thought he was alright with us and surprised he dropped down that far.
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Post by dudelebowski on Apr 11, 2023 17:24:24 GMT
I always thought he was alright with us and surprised he dropped down that far. Same, he did fine at Swindon then dropped that far down the leagues. Unless he was intending on going part time initially, who knows. he could easily play national league quite comfortably I’d say. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 11, 2023 18:23:54 GMT
I always thought he was alright with us and surprised he dropped down that far. Same, he did fine at Swindon then dropped that far down the leagues. Unless he was intending on going part time initially, who knows. he could easily play national league quite comfortably I’d say. I might be wrong but think he developed mental health issues at Swindon possibly due to his time in the army, not had chance to listen to this podcast but assume their must be some reference to it, given the links listed listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/9545051Anyway good to see in getting some success as I always likes him as a player. |
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Post by gasandelectricity on Apr 11, 2023 20:21:23 GMT
I’ve read before in players auto biographies that by the time a player drops out the league it becomes more about how the club fits in with the players lives rather than the other way round. Can’t remember who said that and it might have been a few!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2023 20:36:42 GMT
As my wife once said, Tom Phwoooooarbent!
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Post by kentgas on Apr 17, 2023 20:34:47 GMT
And won their Player of the Year award - pleased for him.
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Apr 17, 2023 20:40:02 GMT
I was lucky enough to get his shirt when I was part of a group who sponsored him. Pleased for him to be experiencing success, and on the way back up.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Apr 18, 2023 7:17:45 GMT
And won their Player of the Year award - pleased for him. Not surprised, he is playing below his level. |
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