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Post by Lobster on Dec 30, 2017 18:32:55 GMT
Questioning the decision by the Club to call an early pitch inspection after a torrential downpour is not having Pop at the groundsman in fact no one has had a go at him - so why are some creating something that hasn't occurred - my head is wobbling but that's because I'm listening to AC/DC Somebody did say "bring back Gary Kent", although probably in jest.
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Post by agl on Dec 30, 2017 18:39:47 GMT
As it stands (with Guisely losing 4-0) we move up one place in the table. I think MB has found a a system that works. The 4 bottom clubs now only separated by 1 point albeit some like us with games in hand. That said, whether we finish 21st, 22nd, 23rd or 24th we'll go down so the focus must be on the teams immediately above. Barrow now back in the mix, Orient still not looking like pulling clear but still an 8 point gap. With our goal difference, equivalent to 3 wins behind so pressure is on for Monday. Can our manager and players handle it? Should be no doubt, we have to! I dont don't see us closing that gap to 5th bottom but well worth finnishing 4th bottom in case someone gets kicked out. Clutching at straws, I know.
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Post by Hannibal on Dec 30, 2017 18:41:17 GMT
Good lad our groundsman absolute mega Blue.
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Post by Si on Dec 30, 2017 20:21:36 GMT
Good lad our groundsman absolute mega Blue. Echo that. Baz is a top lad and bloody good at his job when you look at how the pitch has looked this season.
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Post by Hannibal on Dec 30, 2017 21:16:31 GMT
As it stands (with Guisely losing 4-0) we move up one place in the table. I think MB has found a a system that works. The 4 bottom clubs now only separated by 1 point albeit some like us with games in hand. That said, whether we finish 21st, 22nd, 23rd or 24th we'll go down so the focus must be on the teams immediately above. Barrow now back in the mix, Orient still not looking like pulling clear but still an 8 point gap. With our goal difference, equivalent to 3 wins behind so pressure is on for Monday. Can our manager and players handle it? Should be no doubt, we have to! 2 games in hand of Orient plus we play them in February = 9 points. Theory is marvellous isn't it.
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Post by sunking on Dec 30, 2017 23:27:39 GMT
Not a personal mate of mikes’ but met him many times over the years following the blues home and away (more away) and I can guarantee his integrity. Anyone who questions his honesty should hang there head in shame. I can’t believe this is even up for discussion.
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Post by sirfred on Dec 30, 2017 23:38:44 GMT
Not a personal mate of mikes’ but met him many times over the years following the blues home and away (more away) and I can guarantee his integrity. Anyone who questions his honesty should hang there head in shame. I can’t believe this is even up for discussion. How many times do I have to reiterate nobody is criticising the bloody groundsman
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Dec 31, 2017 0:22:16 GMT
Not a personal mate of mikes’ but met him many times over the years following the blues home and away (more away) and I can guarantee his integrity. Anyone who questions his honesty should hang there head in shame. I can’t believe this is even up for discussion. Can you point out where anybody has done so?
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Post by Anders on Dec 31, 2017 0:53:21 GMT
Don’t think anybody has directly questioned Baz to be fair, just the odd conspiracy theory flying around, which is nonsense but it’ll always happen. He’s as Blue as we come and has done an excellent job with the pitch. It’s looked in really good condition after the work in the summer, just a tough month with the weather and the extra games through friendlies and Liverpool, made his job tougher. Been training on it more with Seahill flooded as well.
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Post by northender on Dec 31, 2017 15:56:59 GMT
Agree with several other posters. A good result for us:
1. We held some moral high ground by preventing 'Pool team and fans making the journey. Saved 'Pool some possibly wasted money on travel and transport. Always remember Eastleigh!
2. Gave the players a bit more match time off and almost certainly gave Bignot an extra session with them. More than useful at the present time, I would have thought..
3. Prevented the possibility of another home horror show at a time when fan's feelings were running high.
4. Improved our League position!
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Post by oldnotdecrepit on Dec 31, 2017 15:59:33 GMT
Agree with several other posters. A good result for us: 1. We held some moral high ground by preventing 'Pool team and fans making the journey. Saved 'Pool some possibly wasted money on travel and transport. Always remember Eastleigh! 2. Gave the players a bit more match time off and almost certainly gave Bignot an extra session with them. More than useful at the present time, I would have thought.. 3. Prevented the possibility of another home horror show at a time when fan's feelings were running high. 4. Improved our League position! Regarding 2. The players had the day off apparently.............full time??
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Post by Rio Doherty on Dec 31, 2017 16:12:12 GMT
Agree with several other posters. A good result for us: 1. We held some moral high ground by preventing 'Pool team and fans making the journey. Saved 'Pool some possibly wasted money on travel and transport. Always remember Eastleigh! 2. Gave the players a bit more match time off and almost certainly gave Bignot an extra session with them. More than useful at the present time, I would have thought.. 3. Prevented the possibility of another home horror show at a time when fan's feelings were running high. 4. Improved our League position! Regarding 2. The players had the day off apparently.............full time?? They were in today though.
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Post by Poe1974 on Dec 31, 2017 16:36:03 GMT
Don’t think anybody has directly questioned Baz to be fair, just the odd conspiracy theory flying around, which is nonsense but it’ll always happen. He’s as Blue as we come and has done an excellent job with the pitch. It’s looked in really good condition after the work in the summer, just a tough month with the weather and the extra games through friendlies and Liverpool, made his job tougher. Been training on it more with Seahill flooded as well. Sorry Anders, my geographical knowledge of Chester itself is a bit sketchy (live in Winsford, raised in New Brighton, dad was from Saltney originally though RIP). Where is Seahill ? Do the team still train at MBNA ?
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Post by oldnotdecrepit on Dec 31, 2017 16:39:35 GMT
Don’t think anybody has directly questioned Baz to be fair, just the odd conspiracy theory flying around, which is nonsense but it’ll always happen. He’s as Blue as we come and has done an excellent job with the pitch. It’s looked in really good condition after the work in the summer, just a tough month with the weather and the extra games through friendlies and Liverpool, made his job tougher. Been training on it more with Seahill flooded as well. Sorry Anders, my geographical knowledge of Chester itself is a bit sketchy (live in Winsford, raised in New Brighton, dad was from Saltney originally though RIP). Where is Seahill ? Do the team still train at MBNA ? Seahill is where Saughall Colts play. Straight down Sealand Rd away from town and turn right towards Saughall. Pitches on lhs. 👍
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Dec 31, 2017 16:56:32 GMT
Seahill Road in Saughall. Literally just off Sealand Road at the Saughall lights.
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Post by southernblue on Jan 1, 2018 13:16:48 GMT
Hartlepool are on a downward trajectory, I think they will get sucked into the relegation battle, so I see this fixture as a six pointer.
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