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The B-Ark / Re: Replacements?
« on: March 22, 2011, 06:59:16 PM »
Art imitates life...Rob Scott's just left Boston United on my latest Football Manager save.
What's John Beck doing these days?
What's John Beck doing these days?
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The B-Ark / Re: STEVE THOMPSON - We Need You!
« on: March 22, 2011, 05:01:04 PM »
Two people approached apparently, but no confirmation as to names or even whether they're internal or external...
http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/sport/football/newton_makes_two_approaches_for_pilgrims_hotseat_1_2524568
Is the idea that the two people approached will work together? If not, what happens if both say "yes"?
I like the sound of Jim Gannon, but we would have to get promoted and then approach him then. Seems unlikely that he would want to join now, and as I've said, I'd rather we appoint a caretaker from within until the end of the season
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The B-Ark / Re: STEVE THOMPSON - We Need You!
« on: March 22, 2011, 03:56:05 PM »S.T is sort of within is nt he ?
I was thinking more 'currently employed by the club', along the lines of Steve Welsh again until the end of the season
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The B-Ark / Re: STEVE THOMPSON - We Need You!
« on: March 22, 2011, 03:39:28 PM »
I'd rather we promote from within, at least until the end of the season.
That way, the person in charge knows the setup/players, and we can keep the promotion push on track because there shouldn't be too much change.
Bringing someone in from outside the club at this stage could be nothing short of disasterous. Wait until the dust settles at the end of the season and then think about bringing someone else in perhaps
That way, the person in charge knows the setup/players, and we can keep the promotion push on track because there shouldn't be too much change.
Bringing someone in from outside the club at this stage could be nothing short of disasterous. Wait until the dust settles at the end of the season and then think about bringing someone else in perhaps
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The B-Ark / Re: Replacements?
« on: March 22, 2011, 01:53:04 PM »
As long as it's not Tommy Taylor...
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The B-Ark / Re: Echo this morning BREAKING NEWS
« on: March 22, 2011, 01:50:43 PM »
Just heard the news.
Absolute gutted but angry at the same time. There really is no loyalty in football. I know Rob and Paul have done a fantastic job at the club, and I for one thank for that because without them, we'd still be languishing in the Unibond imo. However, they're leaving with unfinished business, and that irks me so much.
They were both on the verge of possibly taking us into the Conference, a fantastic achievement no doubt. So why leave now? What kind of effect is this going to have on the club? If they care about BUFC so much, they'd have signed a pre-contract with their next club or something, and stayed on until the end of the season.
I really fear for us now, this is going to knock morale pretty badly, and as they've resigned we haven't recieved any compensation that we could use to possibly get someone else in.
Oh, and I hope they go to Rotherham if anywhere. Grimsby Town, at this stage, is definitely not a step up in my opinion.
Absolute gutted but angry at the same time. There really is no loyalty in football. I know Rob and Paul have done a fantastic job at the club, and I for one thank for that because without them, we'd still be languishing in the Unibond imo. However, they're leaving with unfinished business, and that irks me so much.
They were both on the verge of possibly taking us into the Conference, a fantastic achievement no doubt. So why leave now? What kind of effect is this going to have on the club? If they care about BUFC so much, they'd have signed a pre-contract with their next club or something, and stayed on until the end of the season.
I really fear for us now, this is going to knock morale pretty badly, and as they've resigned we haven't recieved any compensation that we could use to possibly get someone else in.
Oh, and I hope they go to Rotherham if anywhere. Grimsby Town, at this stage, is definitely not a step up in my opinion.
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The B-Ark / Re: Boston United v Harrogate Town
« on: March 19, 2011, 10:56:38 PM »
That number 5 looks like the long-lost, poorer footballing cousin of David Luiz/Fabricio Colocinni 
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The B-Ark / Re: The Alfreton Game
« on: March 18, 2011, 03:00:18 PM »
I follow Newcastle as well as Boston and the Toon have released a couple of DVD's this year, obviously the 5-1 victory over Sunderland is one but the 4-4 draw with Arsenal has also recently been released.
As has been said, DVD's of matches are not always released to commemorate wins, they're put out there for memorable matches as well, and that's not small-time in any way at all. To think that way is small minded in all honesty. It's just good business sense.
And as you can see, there's clearly some demand for this DVD so it looks like the club have made the right decision.
As has been said, DVD's of matches are not always released to commemorate wins, they're put out there for memorable matches as well, and that's not small-time in any way at all. To think that way is small minded in all honesty. It's just good business sense.
And as you can see, there's clearly some demand for this DVD so it looks like the club have made the right decision.
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The B-Ark / Re: Prediction League - Boston United vs Alfreton Town
« on: March 15, 2011, 01:34:44 AM »
Boston 0-0 Alfreton
1026 BUFC fans
116 from yonder
Hurst sent to the stands
1026 BUFC fans
116 from yonder
Hurst sent to the stands
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The B-Ark / Re: Prediction League - Boston United vs Gloucester City
« on: March 11, 2011, 03:16:10 PM »
BUFC 1-0 GCFC
Boyes the scorer
Hurst and Scott sent to the stands
Attendance: 1289
Boyes the scorer
Hurst and Scott sent to the stands
Attendance: 1289
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The B-Ark / Re: Alfreton on tuesday
« on: March 11, 2011, 12:07:00 AM »Can't see the problem, he'll be home for 11 o'clock if he hoofs it back home.I think 12 and a goat
Sorry, thats wrong.
I was told the goats got to work that night.
I saw him the other night in a bar I was having a few drinks in. He looked gruff
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The B-Ark / Re: Prediction League - Stafford Rangers vs Boston United
« on: February 24, 2011, 03:13:06 AM »
Stafford 1-2 Boston United
Attendance: 513
Scott and Hurst sent to the stands
Kevin Austin, Marc Newsham and Jamie Yates to pick up bookings
The referee to pull a hamstring in the warm up
The weather to be overcast
Attendance: 513
Scott and Hurst sent to the stands
Kevin Austin, Marc Newsham and Jamie Yates to pick up bookings
The referee to pull a hamstring in the warm up
The weather to be overcast
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The B-Ark / Re: Another loan signing
« on: February 21, 2011, 05:49:12 PM »
Craig has posted the following on Twitter regarding loans...
BSBN clubs allowed 12 short-term loans & 4 long-term loans per season. BU used 6 short-term & 2 long-term. Work exp is unlimited (1 used).
LOANS SO FAR: short-term - J Williams, Coleman, D Williams, Robinson, Austin, GREEN; long-term - McKeown, Koranteng; work exp - Nyoni.
Simples
BSBN clubs allowed 12 short-term loans & 4 long-term loans per season. BU used 6 short-term & 2 long-term. Work exp is unlimited (1 used).
LOANS SO FAR: short-term - J Williams, Coleman, D Williams, Robinson, Austin, GREEN; long-term - McKeown, Koranteng; work exp - Nyoni.
Simples
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The B-Ark / Re: Another loan signing
« on: February 21, 2011, 04:11:52 PM »
54 senior appearances for Rotherham - can't be half bad