The European football thread - Page 29

Sdpm100 · 08-15-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Ok the closest I could find is 6 1/2 miles away no idea whose ground it is but it's north east of The Stoop and on one stand it as ATARI painted across it.

That is Griffin Park, home of Brentford.

ukhotstove · 08-15-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

It is 4.5 miles to the south-west - sorry I'm with Google Map, as I'm on one of those outdated OS that don't run Google Earth.

I don't know how that works either but the postcode is TW12 2BX if that helps.

Cool, I found it, doesn't look like a football ground only as one stand and that only covers one half of the pitch that it's on.

ukhotstove · 08-15-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

That is Griffin Park, home of Brentford.

Thanks sdpm, should have thought of Brentford with Harlequins once playing there.

ukhotstove · 08-15-2006, 12:37 PM

Big blow for West Ham and England Dean Ashton has broken his ankle, imo I think he's the missing link for England and could strike up a great partnership with Rooney.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ls/4794977.stm

Sdpm100 · 08-15-2006, 05:03 PM

For all you Barrow fans out there, not many I know, they played at Blyth tonight, and lets put it this way - the result was pretty similar to the opening game.

And for all of you reading my dynasty, as you will recognise the names, Steve Ridley was sent off in stoppage time for kicking an opponent (although the ref did nothing when a Blyth player did the same 10 minutes before), and Gavin Knight has left the club to join Unibond League side Guiseley.

ukhotstove · 08-15-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

For all you Barrow fans out there, not many I know, they played at Blyth tonight, and lets put it this way - the result was pretty similar to the opening game.

And for all of you reading my dynasty, as you will recognise the names, Steve Ridley was sent off in stoppage time for kicking an opponent (although the ref did nothing when a Blyth player did the same 10 minutes before), and Gavin Knight has left the club to join Unibond League side Guiseley.

Least they didn't get thrashed 3-1 at home by Farsley Celtic

and they were lucky to lose 3-1.

bababui · 08-15-2006, 05:48 PM

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Least they didn't get thrashed 3-1 at home by Farsley Celtic

and they were lucky to lose 3-1.

Im blaming the terrorists for the loss to Farsley.

ukhotstove · 08-15-2006, 06:32 PM

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Im blaming the terrorists for the loss to Farsley.

Terrorists would have been wiser to blow a telephone box up than trying to blow the stadium up tonight, be more people in a telephone box

The Funk · 08-15-2006, 06:49 PM

Newcastle really, really, really need to buy a bloody striker.

ukhotstove · 08-15-2006, 06:57 PM

Rumours are their after Camera from Wigan well they can go kiss my rear were not selling specially to a team we play on Saturday, unless they buy some players I can honestly see them struggling this season.

Roeders managment record is very poor, he had a few good results at the end of last season but that usually happens when a manager is sacked then replaced.

bababui · 08-15-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Funk

Newcastle really, really, really need to buy a bloody striker.

I hear Michael Owen is a decent striker.

The Professor · 08-15-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

I hear Michael Owen is a decent striker.

bababui · 08-15-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Terrorists would have been wiser to blow a telephone box up than trying to blow the stadium up tonight, be more people in a telephone box

At least it was a decent excuse a couple hundred men had to offer to their wives for getting drunk in the middle of the week.

ukhotstove · 08-16-2006, 02:19 AM

It was a poor game to be honest, ref didn't help but you can't use that excuse for Leigh as man were they bad. I tried to start a Mexican wave to boost morale but it kind of loses it's momentum when you put your arms up then there's a gap of about 3 seconds and 60 yards before the next supporter put's his up

< I was going to put the rolling eyes sarcastic smiley there but that last comment is close to truth to not warrent sarcasm

bababui · 08-16-2006, 02:23 AM

I thought Leigh RMI got better in the back with the signing of the veteran Altrincham CD's. What happened to them?

ukhotstove · 08-16-2006, 03:42 AM

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I thought Leigh RMI got better in the back with the signing of the veteran Altrincham CD's. What happened to them?

Down to the manager by all accounts, I don't see Leigh that often but with what the couple of lads who were standing near to me said "it's almost like he picks 11 players then draws them out of an hat to see where they play, it's just lucky that he pulls the goalkeepers name out to fill the goalkeepers position."

There were a couple of players looked out of position, lad called Brockley played wide left but he wasn't the fastest or the best crosser of a ball and looked to cut in which to me screams central midfield. Two of the best players who played last night he started on the bench lads called Owen and McDonagh, personally I'd start with McDonagh and Simm up front as they can't do any worse than they have been doing.

bababui · 08-16-2006, 03:49 AM

Brockley is a right and central defender...

The manager keeps turning over players. Whats his plan??

I hope you had a nice time, though. How bad could a summer evening of football be??

ukhotstove · 08-16-2006, 04:04 AM

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Brockley is a right and central defender...

Now you know why they said he picks positions out of an hat, they have some decent players like McDonagh, Owen, Shillito, Lee-Ellison and Stoker they just lack direction but they need to sort that left side out because no fault of his own but Brockley just keeps cutting inside.

bababui · 08-16-2006, 04:12 AM

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Now you know why they said he picks positions out of an hat, they have some decent players like McDonagh, Owen, Shillito, Lee-Ellison and Stoker they just lack direction but they need to sort that left side out because no fault of his own but Brockley just keeps cutting inside.

Its odd that I am more familiar with the players on the Lrigh RMI side than almost any other team in any sport. In FM Stoker is a solid aging DM. Shillito is a versitle MF and attacker. McDonagh is a very good striker. But SI randomizes many of theiir ratings so you never know what ou might get game to game.

I'll be keeping an eye out if you go to any more matches. Thanks for the report.

Is it less than 5 pounds to see a match there?

ukhotstove · 08-16-2006, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Its odd that I am more familiar with the players on the Lrigh RMI side than almost any other team in any sport. In FM Stoker is a solid aging DM. Shillito is a versitle MF and attacker. McDonagh is a very good striker. But SI randomizes many of theiir ratings so you never know what ou might get game to game.

I'll be keeping an eye out if you go to any more matches. Thanks for the report.

Is it less than 5 pounds to see a match there?

Wish it was less than £5, they charge £5 for kids under 16 for adults it's £10 = $18.90

08-15-2006, 12:37 PM	#564
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08-15-2006, 06:49 PM	#569
The Funk All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Watford Posts: 903	Newcastle really, really, really need to buy a bloody striker. __________________ Talkin' 'bout the issues but keepin' it funky!

08-15-2006, 06:57 PM	#570
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	Rumours are their after Camera from Wigan well they can go kiss my rear were not selling specially to a team we play on Saturday, unless they buy some players I can honestly see them struggling this season. Roeders managment record is very poor, he had a few good results at the end of last season but that usually happens when a manager is sacked then replaced. __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty

08-16-2006, 02:19 AM	#574
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	It was a poor game to be honest, ref didn't help but you can't use that excuse for Leigh as man were they bad. I tried to start a Mexican wave to boost morale but it kind of loses it's momentum when you put your arms up then there's a gap of about 3 seconds and 60 yards before the next supporter put's his up < I was going to put the rolling eyes sarcastic smiley there but that last comment is close to truth to not warrent sarcasm __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty

08-15-2006, 05:03 PM	#565
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	For all you Barrow fans out there, not many I know, they played at Blyth tonight, and lets put it this way - the result was pretty similar to the opening game. And for all of you reading my dynasty, as you will recognise the names, Steve Ridley was sent off in stoppage time for kicking an opponent (although the ref did nothing when a Blyth player did the same 10 minutes before), and Gavin Knight has left the club to join Unibond League side Guiseley.

08-16-2006, 02:23 AM	#575
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I thought Leigh RMI got better in the back with the signing of the veteran Altrincham CD's. What happened to them?

08-16-2006, 03:49 AM	#577
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Brockley is a right and central defender... The manager keeps turning over players. Whats his plan?? I hope you had a nice time, though. How bad could a summer evening of football be??