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The B-Ark / Re: That's it then

« on: August 01, 2020, 08:26:22 PM »

It seems to me a lot of our players froze today. I will be very interested in CE's retained list for next season.
Congratulations to Altrincham. I went there a couple of seasons ago when Liam Agnew scored the winner. They were on their knees, even the barmaid was a volunteer working for no pay.

 AFC Fylde are back with us. Oh dear, what a shame, never mind.

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The B-Ark / Altrincham Play-Off Final..

« on: August 01, 2020, 12:27:46 AM »

I am getting a little "jumpy". God Bless all our lads tomorrow afternoon. When we were demoted  from the EFL in 2007 I spent the day on the M6 in a broken down van. If we win tomorrow we finally get to compete in the Conference. If we lose I will still look forward to a visit to our new ground in the Conference North.

Boston till I die.

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The B-Ark / Re: New Ground

« on: June 02, 2020, 02:03:46 PM »

That is looking so good! Just can't wait to see the first game. It would be ironic if we had to play behind closed doors to start with.

Well at least we will be able to watch the games if they leave that web cam up and running.   UTP

Speaking of the live web cam it is good to see that work on the pitch has resumed, everything we prayed for is happening if you can buy a brick,a bush or tree no matter what it will all help to get things finished.  UTP

I have bought a brick in the Fan Wall, Oxo. I was born in a small cottage hospital in Wyberton in the '50s. For all I know it could have once stood where the new stadium is now. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust!

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The B-Ark / Re: The Cobra effect

« on: March 13, 2020, 08:16:53 PM »

Chester FC have postponed this unilaterally. The "guff" is about protecting their local supporters. Really??? I believe an examination of their injury/suspension list might possibly reveal the true reason. They were beaten by league whipping boys Bradford PA in their last fixture. Their management team are, how shall I put this, street-wise. No doubt Craig will voice no criticism. He loves all the opposing dug-outs.

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The B-Ark / Re: Match off.....

« on: February 13, 2020, 08:24:41 PM »

Everybody keep their fingers and legs crossed. Storm Dennis[?] is coming our way. Due to hit UK on Saturday lunchtime. Not as windy as the last one, but more rain. A LOT more rain.

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The B-Ark / Re: Where are they now?

« on: January 29, 2020, 09:32:30 PM »

Paul Hurst sacked by Scunthorpe.

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The B-Ark / Re: Scott Garner

« on: January 02, 2020, 08:54:32 PM »

The last time I saw Scott play [for Halifax], he crippled Liam Agnew in a 4-1 defeat for the Pilgrims at York St. when DG was the manager. He did have the manners to enquire about his welfare as the stretcher arrived. He didn't even get a yellow card.

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The B-Ark / Re: v Kings lynn

« on: January 02, 2020, 08:46:48 PM »

I was hopelessly wrong about the Kings Lynn game. I thought we could "do a job on them", but in the end they did one on us. I think that could be labelled a reality check.
On the bright side, half way through the season we are on 34 pts[21games]. Keep up the same points per game ratio and we will finish with 68 pts[42 games]. The points needed for a play-off position in the last 2 seasons has been 63 and 65 points. Add to this the fact we shall play 3 more home games than away and there is genuine cause for optimism.

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The B-Ark / Re: Kettering game

« on: December 29, 2019, 12:50:13 AM »

Great 3 points. York. Chester and Spennymoor all lost at home today. Southport got stuffed away. They've all got injury/suspension problems. Kings Lynn are down to the bare bones, their manager said so! I beleive we can do a job on Kings Lynn at York St. Keep the faith!

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The B-Ark / Kidderminster Away...

« on: December 06, 2019, 07:21:11 PM »

Attention joshb!

I am not a happy bunny. I have gone down with a flu bug. Last 3 days in bed, getting up for food. Have a pint for me in Weavers tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a 2-1 win like last season.
All the best.
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The B-Ark / Re: well done

« on: December 02, 2019, 11:06:36 AM »

I told you we'd get a draw!!! Trouble is I put my tenner on 1-1. Some things never change. Rochdale were worse than I thought they would be, let's hope they remain that way for the replay.
Attention joshb! I will be at Kiddy on Saturday in that pub next to the Severn Valley railway.
Last season there were 54 Utd supporters at the game, but I think it's fair to say there will be more this Saturday.
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The B-Ark / Re: Atherton Collieries (FA Trophy)

« on: November 24, 2019, 02:49:30 PM »

I admit I'm disappointed George Greene didn't make an impact yesterday. To be fair though, he must be rusty at this time and needs more games. I still believe he can "do the business".
On a more positive note, Rochdale are NOT on form. They were borderline hopeless against Pompey yesterday. The cold fact is they play 3 leagues above us, but I do think we can give them a game. I'm going to have a bet on a 1-1 draw. That's not wishful thinking, it's a possibility.

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The B-Ark / Re: Farsley Celtic

« on: November 16, 2019, 09:11:50 PM »

Good grief. How to get 3 points the hard way. On Tuesday, bring in Middleton alongside Shiels if Penny doesn't make it. Now Woolford is out for 3 games, PLEASE give George Greene a start.
 I'm not slagging Woolford for getting sent off. Almost the opposite. At times I think we've been pushed around on the pitch. That's why I like Middleton in the back 4. A bit of "Mr. Nasty" in midfield as well would certainly be welcome.
 The best example I can give of this is the Birmingham City team of the mid-80s. They were fairly hopeless skillwise. But they had half a dozen players who were certifiable. The winger, Robert Hopkins, had a party piece where he dramatically avoided a full-back's tackle before landing with both feet in his groin. The goalkeeper, Tony Coton, made a regular habit at corners of trying to punch the ball but invariably punching the center forward. Pat Van Der Hauwe, center half, just enjoyed hurting people. He was booked virtually every week.The true psycho was Mick Harford at center forward. He genuinely scared people, including his own team mates. Sam Allardyce finally brought the "reign of terror" to an end when he took out his entire row of top teeth with his elbow. Harford just smiled at him with no teeth. The team fell apart shortly afterwards for two reasons. Firstly, Noel Blake[center-half], head-butted Steve McMahon unconscious at the end of a Blues-Villa derby, and Howard Gayle got more than friendly with the manager's[Ron Saunders] daughter.

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The B-Ark / Re: Spennymoor

« on: November 14, 2019, 04:04:19 PM »

Just watched a 10 minute clip of the game on the Spennymoor Town FC You Tube page. How on Earth we managed to lose the game is a little demoralising. We definately should have won. On to Farsley Celtic and a chance to bolster our away points total. At the moment it's 8 from 27 which is not enough to make the play-offs.
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The B-Ark / Re: V Hednesford

« on: October 19, 2019, 08:56:54 PM »

Credit where it is due. Three away draws in the qualifiers, 4.5 hours of defending, not a single goal conceded. Excellent. That's about £36,000 in the kitty now. The club deserves a home tie now, but you don't always get what you deserve.

N.B.1: I hope Gittens has not picked up a long-term injury.
      2: I know most Utd fans aren't that bothered, but where is George Green?