Cherries: Honours even in Griffin Park stalemate (From Thisisdorset)
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Cherries: Honours even in Griffin Park stalemate
5:00pm Tuesday 1st January 2013 in Latest Sport
By Neil Perrett
CHERRIES took their unbeaten run into 2013 and enjoyed the better of a 0-0 draw with League One promotion rivals Brentford at Griffin Park.
Eddie Howe’s men made it 16 games without defeat but were unable to find a way past Bees goalkeeper Simon Moore after dominating the second half.
Brentford went close to drawing first blood when Adam Forshaw’s thunderous drive flashed past the post after Harry Forrester’s fourth-minute corner had been cleared to the edge of the box.
Harlee Dean’s looping header was comfortably gathered by David James before Jake Bidwell wasted a good opportunity to test the Cherries goalkeeper when he fired a free-kick high over the crossbar.
Cherries fashioned their first clear shooting chance midway through the opening period when Marc Pugh’s venomous strike was beaten away by Bees goalkeeper Simon Moore at his near post.
James came to Cherries’ rescue when he made a top-drawer save to keep out Marcello Trotta’s snapshot after the Fulham loan man had turned sharply inside the box.
Forshaw, Brentford’s star performer in the first half, again went close to breaking the deadlock when his fierce low strike fizzed past James’s left-hand upright after 35 minutes.
As the first half drew to a close, Trotta saw his glancing header clear the crossbar after the lively Forrester had created the chance with a cross from the left.
Brentford goalkeeper Moore saved bravely at the feet of Wes Fogden after Pitman had looked to tee up the midfielder at the start of the second half.
A melee in the Bees box ended with a combination of Moore and defender Tony Craig thwarting Pitman after he had taken aim from close range.
And from the resultant corner, taken by Pitman, Harry Arter arrived at the near post, only to see his header come back off the crossbar with Moore beaten.
Forshaw’s rising drive cleared the woodwork before Steve Cook stuck out a leg to block after Trotta had let fly with an angled effort.
Pugh failed to get good purchase on a header following a hanging cross from Pitman before Cherries wasted a glorious opportunity to open the scoring midway through the second half.
A sweeping move down the left flank ended with substitute Josh McQuoid firing wide with the goal gaping after Fogden’s cut-back had fallen invitingly for him.
Substitute Matt Tubbs almost snatched a dramatic victory for Cherries at the death, although his low drive was parried by Moore at his near post.
Cherries: James, Francis, Cook, Elphick, Daniels, Fogden, Arter, O’Kane, Pugh, Pitman (McQuoid, 67), Grabban (Tubbs, 78).
Unused subs: Fletcher, McDermott, Partington, Hughes, Jalal (g/k).
Bees: Moore, Logan (Hodson, 58), Craig, Dean, Bidwell, Forrester, Forshaw (Diagouraga, 74), Douglas, Adeyemi, Donaldson, Trotta (Hayes, 78).
Unused subs: Saunders, Reeves, Kiernan, Lee (g/k).
Booked: Trotta.
Attendance: 8,059 (including 1,435 visiting supporters).
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex).
Comments(60)
The Renegade Master
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5:08pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Well done to the players and management and especially to the fantastic away support which drowned out the home supporters all afternoon. Safe drive home.
Next up Wigan who lost 4-0 today. We can go there and enjoy the occasion without pressure or expectation which will work in our favour. I smell an upset!
UTCIAD!
golfer33
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5:37pm Tue 1 Jan 13
West moors 1
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5:52pm Tue 1 Jan 13
lymicherry
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6:05pm Tue 1 Jan 13
smhinto
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6:14pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Regards
djd
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6:20pm Tue 1 Jan 13
West moors 1 wrote:Tubbs was put on a bit later to replace Grabban.
Putting McQuoid on for Pitman when surely Tubbs would of been a better option. Tubbs will be off if he doesn't get his well earned chance! Good point today and another clean sheet, well done. Up the cherries!!
Fanfor45
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6:22pm Tue 1 Jan 13
nonnogeppetto wrote:Anyone who is a genuine football fan should listen to Carl Fletcher's post-match interview this afternoon. Talk about courage. Every bit as brave as he was on the pitch for the Cherries. Fair play to him and I hope he gets back into football soon.
I guess if it was a choice between the current run coming to an end or a 0-0 draw the majority of us would have taken the 0-0 draw. Well one to the 1400 or so supporters who made the trip.You could easily hear 'Eddie Howe's Barmy Army' chant on Radio Solent.
Sad about Carl Fletcher losing his job at Plymouth.
nonnogeppetto
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6:33pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Fanfor45 wrote:I think it is a ploy by football clubs to sack their manager during the transfer season. In the sense that they know that unless they spend some money they have no hope of progressing so they sack their manager and buy themselves more time hopefully by the time the next manager is in place the transfer window is closed thus avoid spending cash which they probably don' have. Why else would they sack a manager at this time of the year!! OK I am a cynical so and so!!
nonnogeppetto wrote:Anyone who is a genuine football fan should listen to Carl Fletcher's post-match interview this afternoon. Talk about courage. Every bit as brave as he was on the pitch for the Cherries. Fair play to him and I hope he gets back into football soon.
I guess if it was a choice between the current run coming to an end or a 0-0 draw the majority of us would have taken the 0-0 draw. Well one to the 1400 or so supporters who made the trip.You could easily hear 'Eddie Howe's Barmy Army' chant on Radio Solent.
Sad about Carl Fletcher losing his job at Plymouth.
Mike Oxbig
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6:56pm Tue 1 Jan 13
atha
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6:59pm Tue 1 Jan 13
YafcbY
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7:03pm Tue 1 Jan 13
A seriously entertaining 0-0 draw.
Jim_Springbourne
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7:05pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Not bad!
Mike Oxbig
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7:17pm Tue 1 Jan 13
atha wrote:Nope. I was stood next to Nonny and his big gob......
oxbig=sat at home.
bmthtillidie
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7:38pm Tue 1 Jan 13
wookj1
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7:59pm Tue 1 Jan 13
nonnogeppetto wrote:Agree with you Nonno re Carl Fletcher. He put his heart and soul into the job, but was given very little money to spend.
I guess if it was a choice between the current run coming to an end or a 0-0 draw the majority of us would have taken the 0-0 draw. Well one to the 1400 or so supporters who made the trip.You could easily hear 'Eddie Howe's Barmy Army' chant on Radio Solent. Sad about Carl Fletcher losing his job at Plymouth.
The writing has been on the wall for some weeks, and Plymouth have been actively pursuing an experienced person to take on a Director of football role, that would only have undermined Fletcher's position. Carl is a good man, and, hopefully, other opportunities will come his way.
Well earned point for the Cherries today.Well done all.
golfer33
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8:09pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Mike Oxbig wrote:Both teams were afraid to lose in the 1st half, the cherries were a fitter side in the 2nd half with a will to win. A pity we cannot take the chances we create. should of won 2-0 today, there is a big points difference between a draw and a win, ask Groves.
I was bored today at Brentford. We lacked initiative and spark. Eventhough Howe has done a remarkable job, we certainly are not a team ready for Championship football.... Next season, however....... Who knows.
pete woodley
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8:22pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Mike Oxbig wrote:Have only seen two matches this season and not impressed in either,lack of leadership on the field,nobody driving them,only some encouragement from James,some a bit lazy in chasing a lost ball.Slap happy shooting.
I was bored today at Brentford. We lacked initiative and spark. Eventhough Howe has done a remarkable job, we certainly are not a team ready for Championship football.... Next season, however....... Who knows.
Ferndown Steve
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8:40pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:What the heck are you two on ?....
Mike Oxbig wrote:Have only seen two matches this season and not impressed in either,lack of leadership on the field,nobody driving them,only some encouragement from James,some a bit lazy in chasing a lost ball.Slap happy shooting.
I was bored today at Brentford. We lacked initiative and spark. Eventhough Howe has done a remarkable job, we certainly are not a team ready for Championship football.... Next season, however....... Who knows.
Stupid inept comments, spring to mind !
This is the best flowing-football team assembled and motivated by Eddie & Jason in years to get to our 16 matches unbeaten !
I think it is unbelievable that you think the opposite of all AFCB fans and supporters at all the games this season
I don't believe what some people say !!
UTC !
Football banning order yob
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8:47pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:Pete normally I agree with what you say but this is utter rubbish. Elphwick is a cracking captain, team defend as a team and work for each other, as Edmund once said if you don't like it go to st Mary's
Mike Oxbig wrote:Have only seen two matches this season and not impressed in either,lack of leadership on the field,nobody driving them,only some encouragement from James,some a bit lazy in chasing a lost ball.Slap happy shooting.
I was bored today at Brentford. We lacked initiative and spark. Eventhough Howe has done a remarkable job, we certainly are not a team ready for Championship football.... Next season, however....... Who knows.
pete woodley
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9:11pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pehf1rules
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9:16pm Tue 1 Jan 13
the don69
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9:18pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Football banning order yob
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9:21pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:Qualification is the fact I have a season ticket and followed the cherries for 28 years...
Like Mike,its honest comment,and who are you to say we should go to st marys,we are entitled to have a opinion the same as you have, stop trying to bully people into what they should say.You and Ferndown steve seem to think that you are experts and everyone must agree with you how bullyish.What qualifications have either of you.
pete woodley
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9:21pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pehf1rules wrote:Another bleeding expert.
Pete, you said the magic words........ TWO MATCHES !!!!!! = Stupid post i'm afraid !!
pete woodley
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9:24pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Football banning order yob wrote:Your a new boy in my case its 62 years.
pete woodley wrote:Qualification is the fact I have a season ticket and followed the cherries for 28 years...
Like Mike,its honest comment,and who are you to say we should go to st marys,we are entitled to have a opinion the same as you have, stop trying to bully people into what they should say.You and Ferndown steve seem to think that you are experts and everyone must agree with you how bullyish.What qualifications have either of you.
pete woodley
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9:25pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Football banning order yob
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9:26pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:Who's been to 2 games this season ! Anyway best wishes for 2013. Want to watch the darts.
Football banning order yob wrote:Your a new boy in my case its 62 years.
pete woodley wrote:Qualification is the fact I have a season ticket and followed the cherries for 28 years...
Like Mike,its honest comment,and who are you to say we should go to st marys,we are entitled to have a opinion the same as you have, stop trying to bully people into what they should say.You and Ferndown steve seem to think that you are experts and everyone must agree with you how bullyish.What qualifications have either of you.
bournered26
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9:31pm Tue 1 Jan 13
nonnogeppetto
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9:34pm Tue 1 Jan 13
wookj1 wrote:If I remember correctly Carl took over from Read whilst the Club was in financial trouble. How on earth do these so called owners of football clubs expect anyone to make progress on a shoestring when some of the competitors in the same league throw in endless amount of cash? Whoever takes over from Carl would need some time to fathom out what the team’s needs and it will not be instant success unless they were as fortunate as we have been with the return of EH and JT. I do hope that Carl Fletcher will not see this as failure on his behalf because he could only be as good as the tools that were given to him.
nonnogeppetto wrote:Agree with you Nonno re Carl Fletcher. He put his heart and soul into the job, but was given very little money to spend.
I guess if it was a choice between the current run coming to an end or a 0-0 draw the majority of us would have taken the 0-0 draw. Well one to the 1400 or so supporters who made the trip.You could easily hear 'Eddie Howe's Barmy Army' chant on Radio Solent. Sad about Carl Fletcher losing his job at Plymouth.
The writing has been on the wall for some weeks, and Plymouth have been actively pursuing an experienced person to take on a Director of football role, that would only have undermined Fletcher's position. Carl is a good man, and, hopefully, other opportunities will come his way.
Well earned point for the Cherries today.Well done all.
pete woodley
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9:34pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Verwoodcherry
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9:35pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:Presumably the two games were when Groves was in charge. Unbelievable.
Mike Oxbig wrote:Have only seen two matches this season and not impressed in either,lack of leadership on the field,nobody driving them,only some encouragement from James,some a bit lazy in chasing a lost ball.Slap happy shooting.
I was bored today at Brentford. We lacked initiative and spark. Eventhough Howe has done a remarkable job, we certainly are not a team ready for Championship football.... Next season, however....... Who knows.
pehf1rules
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9:36pm Tue 1 Jan 13
lionheart
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9:37pm Tue 1 Jan 13
The pitch seemed smaller than ours and difficult to play a passing game.
Brentford are a bit in your face and hoof it. Not the easiest of opposition to play on a small pitch.
twynhamob
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9:38pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Pete Woodley, after that many years deserves a mention in the New Years Honors.... bu then again he MUST think after all those years that Freddie Cox was the greatest manager and Roger "own goal" Miller was the best centre half.
twynhamob
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9:39pm Tue 1 Jan 13
AFCBade
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9:39pm Tue 1 Jan 13
West moors 1
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9:41pm Tue 1 Jan 13
djd wrote:I realised that but my wish is for Tubbs to get the nod in front of McQuoid. In my view Tubbs is more likely to score that elusive goal when needed.
West moors 1 wrote:Tubbs was put on a bit later to replace Grabban.
Putting McQuoid on for Pitman when surely Tubbs would of been a better option. Tubbs will be off if he doesn't get his well earned chance! Good point today and another clean sheet, well done. Up the cherries!!
pete woodley
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9:44pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Verwoodcherry wrote:No dummy v colchester and v yeovil.put you comics down and get a grip.
pete woodley wrote:Presumably the two games were when Groves was in charge. Unbelievable.
Mike Oxbig wrote:Have only seen two matches this season and not impressed in either,lack of leadership on the field,nobody driving them,only some encouragement from James,some a bit lazy in chasing a lost ball.Slap happy shooting.
I was bored today at Brentford. We lacked initiative and spark. Eventhough Howe has done a remarkable job, we certainly are not a team ready for Championship football.... Next season, however....... Who knows.
pete woodley
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9:49pm Tue 1 Jan 13
twynhamob wrote:One of the center halves was Johny Crosland,and a good manager was Bill mcGarry,but some of you lot would not know them.
Happy New Year to all...
Pete Woodley, after that many years deserves a mention in the New Years Honors.... bu then again he MUST think after all those years that Freddie Cox was the greatest manager and Roger "own goal" Miller was the best centre half.
afcb_bob
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9:50pm Tue 1 Jan 13
1. 'Hoofball'. Elphick and Cook attempted numerous over the top balls which went straight through to the 'keeper. I dont blame this entirely on them as there was a lack of movement, ideas from players in front of them. This leads me onto the next problem;
2. Pitman. Yes he's only been here a few games but I fail to see what he's added so far (yes, a goal at Bury, and a pen) but I think having him in there restricted our flowing play. Also, when Pugh beat his man for the millionth time, he looks up to see no one in the box again. Have we scored a header this season?
Having said that, good point and certainly were better than long-ball Brentford
Julian1963
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10:34pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Julian1963
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10:38pm Tue 1 Jan 13
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Julian1963
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10:40pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Verwoodcherry
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10:55pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:Oh I see, a glory hunter then? I bet you didn't celebrate any of the four goals scored in those games, being that you were so unimpressed. Must go, only half way through this years Beano annual.
Verwoodcherry wrote:No dummy v colchester and v yeovil.put you comics down and get a grip.
pete woodley wrote:Presumably the two games were when Groves was in charge. Unbelievable.
Mike Oxbig wrote:Have only seen two matches this season and not impressed in either,lack of leadership on the field,nobody driving them,only some encouragement from James,some a bit lazy in chasing a lost ball.Slap happy shooting.
I was bored today at Brentford. We lacked initiative and spark. Eventhough Howe has done a remarkable job, we certainly are not a team ready for Championship football.... Next season, however....... Who knows.
pete woodley
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11:07pm Tue 1 Jan 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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11:23pm Tue 1 Jan 13
golfer33
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11:26pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:Pete WOODLEY is a negative **** stirrer, he would say black is white just to have an argument. Ive seen many of his comments here in the Echo on many varying news items. dont let him get you at it. he loves to stir things up. just ignore him.
Oh you silly boy.
pete woodley
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11:27pm Tue 1 Jan 13
pete woodley
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11:33pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Verwoodcherry
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7:08am Wed 2 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:Yawwwwwn, and name calling is so mature, well done.
Steady eddie,point is is everyone who doesnt go every match going to be called glory hunters by silly boys,after 66 years support.
abc100
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8:26am Wed 2 Jan 13
pehf1rules
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8:31am Wed 2 Jan 13
bobsworthforever
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10:05am Wed 2 Jan 13
bobsworthforever
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10:13am Wed 2 Jan 13
nonnogeppetto wrote:How Things have changed at Home Park i used to work down there and after a 1-1 draw with Argyle fans said it was the best team they had seen down there Colin Clarke scored our goal it was the best midfield we ever had that day Ian Bishop Sean Brookes and someone else i cant remember.Still pretty good at the moment
I guess if it was a choice between the current run coming to an end or a 0-0 draw the majority of us would have taken the 0-0 draw. Well one to the 1400 or so supporters who made the trip.You could easily hear 'Eddie Howe's Barmy Army' chant on Radio Solent.
Sad about Carl Fletcher losing his job at Plymouth.
Square Old Codger
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10:19am Wed 2 Jan 13
pete woodley
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10:33am Wed 2 Jan 13
DansAFCB
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12:37pm Wed 2 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:You are a wind up merchant, then when someone else has a view they are a bully. You feel so hard done by and are one of these that thinks the world owes them something. Get a grip Pete! !!!
Thank you old codger,its not just my health its expense as well,what really upsets me is that i gave my honest account of the matches i have seen,i do not expect to be attacked verbally and given abuse,which the Echo have allowed.1946 was my first regular season,and some of the older players and fans will remember me turning up at matches all over the place,in both Raf and Army uniforms,and often travelling with the teams.Having serious heart problems,you will not see me jumping up and down when they score like verwood cherry thinks i should.I does not say much for the club when some "supporters" have a rant at someone who only gives their view of what they thought of the match
UTCIAD
CC C-siders
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8:25pm Wed 2 Jan 13
golfer33 wrote:They were a decent side! Probably the best we've played, so bound to be tight. We were the better side.
Mike Oxbig wrote:Both teams were afraid to lose in the 1st half, the cherries were a fitter side in the 2nd half with a will to win. A pity we cannot take the chances we create. should of won 2-0 today, there is a big points difference between a draw and a win, ask Groves.
I was bored today at Brentford. We lacked initiative and spark. Eventhough Howe has done a remarkable job, we certainly are not a team ready for Championship football.... Next season, however....... Who knows.
Excellent performance.
Football banning order yob
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9:27pm Wed 2 Jan 13
DansAFCB wrote:Well said dan.
pete woodley wrote:You are a wind up merchant, then when someone else has a view they are a bully. You feel so hard done by and are one of these that thinks the world owes them something. Get a grip Pete! !!!
Thank you old codger,its not just my health its expense as well,what really upsets me is that i gave my honest account of the matches i have seen,i do not expect to be attacked verbally and given abuse,which the Echo have allowed.1946 was my first regular season,and some of the older players and fans will remember me turning up at matches all over the place,in both Raf and Army uniforms,and often travelling with the teams.Having serious heart problems,you will not see me jumping up and down when they score like verwood cherry thinks i should.I does not say much for the club when some "supporters" have a rant at someone who only gives their view of what they thought of the match
UTCIAD
nonnogeppetto says...
5:04pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Sad about Carl Fletcher losing his job at Plymouth.