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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 22, 2020 8:52:42 GMT
I will be very surprised if another lockdown in football does not happen. When teams have to shunt in 6,7 or 8 games to catch up COVID related postponements,the playing field is not level for everyone.The amount of games postponed over the upcoming holiday period may be the tipping point but I see a sporting lockdown as inevitable the way COVID rates are increasing at the moment. edit:meant to add,the lockdown will eventually lead to the voiding of leagues 1+2,Prem will carry on for the dosh,not so sure about Championship this time as there were only about 9 games left and teams down to around 15th place were still within distance (6 or 7 points iirc) of the play off places,so they voted to continue,the majority are more likely to vote for ending the season this time. Then again we might not have another game postponed this season. Fixed that for another potential scenario the way things are going........
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 20, 2020 10:25:21 GMT
With travel restrictions in place etc it does seem odd having Sport teams and entourages travelling around. I wouldn't be surprised to see a one month break being imposed. How that would then affect the completion of the season, cup competitions I don't know. Thank goodness we're pretty healthy on a PPG basis currently from a league 1 survival point of view
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 18, 2020 16:45:51 GMT
My Goodness, this is a bit "Forgive me Father, for I have sinned...." I grew up out in the Mendips and my Dad wasn't into football so I didn't get taken to any games until... My first game was a Bristol City Reserve match at AG. It was probably about 1967 so I would have been 7 or 8 years old. My Great Uncle Reg, who lived on Hall Street, took me. I remember that he just left me to do what I wanted and that you could run all around the ground at that time and I recall being 'introduced' to smelling salts by some other young oiks at the match. My main recollection, other than smelling salts, was being impressed by, or at least aware of, Trevor Tainton.
Living to the South of Bristol I was in City territory, so why am I Gas - probably through friends of friends I got to know one or two from the North of the City and wanted to be different to the majority at school etc.
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 16, 2020 12:33:20 GMT
Completely wrong of him to drag us getting away with it, or points deducted into the equation. As I said on the match cancelled thread - the only difference I can think of is that we were due to travel, out of a Tier3 zone, whereas Sunderland (with 1 player tested positive and 7 isolating due to that other player according to a report I read earlier) were at home so no travelling (for them) involved. It is a weak argument though and the EFL should not put any barrier in the way of clubs and individuals acting responsibly in the event of positive test results. It seems that Sunderland couldn't agree with the EFL that there was no risk of them being penalised for calling the game off. Either we were confident of no risk or just decided it was the responsible thing to do - whatever the EFL subsequently decide to do regarding punishment.
If we are punished by the EFL then it is a disgrace. If Sunderland are shown to have put their other players, those of Wimbledon, and other staff and officials involved with the game at risk through playing the match last night then they must take at least some responsibility for that, but the EFL must take the lions share as they have a responsibility to support clubs that are trying to keep everyone involved safe by doing the right thing.
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 16, 2020 9:13:17 GMT
The whole our game / Sunderland game is a bit confusing. Sunderland worried about an EFL investigation but obviously we are not. You would think that once the ELF had seen evidence of a positive test from at least one first team player that they would be actively encouraging the game to be called off. The only difference I can think of is that we were due to travel, out of a Tier3 zone, whereas Sunderland (with 1 player tested positive and 7 isolating due to that other player) were at home so no travelling (for them) involved. It is a weak argument though and I agree that the EFL should not put any barrier in the way of clubs and individuals acting responsibly in the event of positive test results. It seems that Sunderland couldn't agree with the EFL that there was no risk of them being penalised for calling the game off. Either we were confident of no risk or just decided it was the responsible thing to do - whatever the EFL subsequently decide to do regarding punishment
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 12, 2020 21:52:08 GMT
No - I'm not giving my details to those organisations.
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 12, 2020 16:53:04 GMT
Enjoyed this. Just opened a Whisky somebody at work bought me called Laphroiagh. With every bottle you get a square foot of a Scottish Island called Islay. If Tisdale keeps this team winning I will be practically be a Clansmen by the end of the season. UTG. ...you might even be Laird!
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 12, 2020 16:48:29 GMT
Great stuff A brilliant confidence boosting win A clean sheet without Anssi Three goals without Oz or Daly What a great performance Thanks PT, thanks the squad
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 12, 2020 15:48:14 GMT
Need to get in the dressing room and PT sort them out again...
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 12, 2020 15:46:03 GMT
Got to say JVS is doing very well! What a save more of this please I see what you mean, but we don't really want JVS to be having to make good saves....
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 11, 2020 17:41:30 GMT
The BT Sport Extra channels (1-7) are part of the "BT Sport Pack". I've only got the basic or "Lite" package that is free with BT Broadband. It's a bit of a shame but it seems I wont be able to watch.
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 10, 2020 13:30:45 GMT
Because the west enclosure and stand was opposite! Never mind, good game and goals. I think there's something purer about youth football with genuine enthusiasm.. From the parts of the game I watched, it gives a much better impression of the ground whilst there aren't bodies to hide the dilapidated state of it. Could the FA Cup game be shown from the East Stand too?
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 10, 2020 13:28:33 GMT
Avoided Pompey and Posh, at home, so pretty good. Take it seriously (but not risk one or two key players) and we could/should progress
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 9, 2020 21:50:20 GMT
Thanks Pirate - but where would their U18's play compared to ours, or isn't there really a comparison?
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 9, 2020 21:46:53 GMT
That win certainly meant a lot to the Camberley players (I had to Google where it is) It was the first round of the FA Youth cup - that's why. Not sure where they sit in the pyramid vs our lads, but from the snippets I watched, they looked far more composed, seemed to hold their shape, and play as a team more than our lads.
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 9, 2020 13:47:02 GMT
Does he take note of suggestions from the fanbase on potential players to look at? Some of us (not me) are pretty knowledgeable (e.g Pirate) on non league and other young players.
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 8, 2020 20:55:23 GMT
Bloody 60 today and stone cold sober,exciting lockdown birthday, I'll settle for a gas victory Happy Birthday - no beer in the house?
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 8, 2020 20:15:40 GMT
Is Anssi injured? Saying hamstring on Twitter? Well if true just shows how right everyone on here was saying not to risk a key player. It's cold and damp out there tonight, definitely hamstring injury type weather.
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 8, 2020 19:32:09 GMT
This team doesn't let heads drop now we have a gaffer that instils a bit of spirit
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Post by Rod1883 on Dec 8, 2020 19:14:52 GMT
Hoki Koiki - Get in. UTG
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