One of the keys to the Walsall FA Cup-tie will be whether striker Danny Johnson (on loan) will be allowed to play by his parent club, Mansfield Town. Johnson was a prolific striker with Leyton Orient but moved on to Field Mill. Not sure why they’ve let him go out on loan as he’s potentially League 2 top scorer.
I had a friend who was a nurse at Broadmoor, and I drank in the staff social club one evening. Drinking while constantly swivelling, is not something I would recommend.
I scored 107 in a cricket match there. Not quite able to hit a six over the wall but a couple into the adjoining orchard. Graham Young, a famous poisoner, was there at the time. Eating tea between innings was a bit concerning tbh !!
I could well imagine, playing Sunday lge football at the former young offenders site at Finnamore Wood. Was quite an experience, anyone on the sidelines who sparked up a fag, became very popular amongst the inmates.
Last time I played there Sir Bill of Cleere was reffing in his usual unconventional style.
With regard to artificial pitches, it really depends on which "generation" of surface it is.
For example all international & national league hockey is played on "4G" water filled artificial surfaces these days & the likelihood of injury is probably lower than on grass as the ball runs true, there are no divots & the water means you slide rather than snag on the surface.
Unfortunately many sports centres & community pitches are either second or third generation & are too often of the sand filled variety, which can lead to rather nasty abrasion injuries; which is often exacerbated by the moss suppressant that is mixed with the sand.
The other issue with artificial pitches is to do with the rubber shock mat that is laid below the "grass" surface, many community ones are too thin (as this saves on the cost of installation) & can exacerbate joint injuries due to a lack of shock absorbtion, also most pitches have a life span of 10-15 years at which point the shock mat needs to be replaced as it starts to disintegrate, the heavier the use & thinner it is (e.g. sports centres) the shorter the life of the pad.
Although I loved the good Doctor’s joke, I am surprised to see so little comment from anyone on the actual draw itself. For what it’s worth, I think it’s an excellent draw – mediocre league two team at home and every chance of progressing
Agree on paper it looks a very good draw with an excellent chance of progression. However predicting outcomes of cup ties these days is something of a lottery as you never know What type of team each club will decide to field.
Most, if not all, of those things can be done sustainably (admittedly, whether they are is another matter). The microplastics in artificial pitches are absolutely awful.
Hopefully we can put a fairly strong XI out by then, perhaps something like:
Max
Grimmer
McCarthy
Forino
Obita
Wing
Freeman
Leathers (or Wheeler?)
Horgan
Mehmeti
Hanlan
This would rest some of the older war horses like Taffs (if fit), Mawson, JJ, Gape (to preserve fitness rather than because of age), GMac and Vokes, while still fielding a team that would not shame a league encounter.
I'd have more concerns environmentally about building a new stand or a road out of the stadium. A plastic pitch isn't going to end up in the sea like most problem Plastics.
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Walsall at home
Some really good ties in there…ours is as full as it gets sadly.
I have twice played midweek football at Broadmoor, quite an experience I can tell you.
One of the keys to the Walsall FA Cup-tie will be whether striker Danny Johnson (on loan) will be allowed to play by his parent club, Mansfield Town. Johnson was a prolific striker with Leyton Orient but moved on to Field Mill. Not sure why they’ve let him go out on loan as he’s potentially League 2 top scorer.
When they come to sorting out the televised ties presumably Salford whoever they’ve got will be top of the list as they always are
I had a friend who was a nurse at Broadmoor, and I drank in the staff social club one evening. Drinking while constantly swivelling, is not something I would recommend.
I scored 107 in a cricket match there. Not quite able to hit a six over the wall but a couple into the adjoining orchard. Graham Young, a famous poisoner, was there at the time. Eating tea between innings was a bit concerning tbh !!
Years ago, my wife was applying for a job there as a dental nurse. The line in the job description "Protective Equipment Supplied" changed her mind...
I could well imagine, playing Sunday lge football at the former young offenders site at Finnamore Wood. Was quite an experience, anyone on the sidelines who sparked up a fag, became very popular amongst the inmates.
Last time I played there Sir Bill of Cleere was reffing in his usual unconventional style.
With regard to artificial pitches, it really depends on which "generation" of surface it is.
For example all international & national league hockey is played on "4G" water filled artificial surfaces these days & the likelihood of injury is probably lower than on grass as the ball runs true, there are no divots & the water means you slide rather than snag on the surface.
Unfortunately many sports centres & community pitches are either second or third generation & are too often of the sand filled variety, which can lead to rather nasty abrasion injuries; which is often exacerbated by the moss suppressant that is mixed with the sand.
The other issue with artificial pitches is to do with the rubber shock mat that is laid below the "grass" surface, many community ones are too thin (as this saves on the cost of installation) & can exacerbate joint injuries due to a lack of shock absorbtion, also most pitches have a life span of 10-15 years at which point the shock mat needs to be replaced as it starts to disintegrate, the heavier the use & thinner it is (e.g. sports centres) the shorter the life of the pad.
I was surprised your sentence was so short.
Although I loved the good Doctor’s joke, I am surprised to see so little comment from anyone on the actual draw itself. For what it’s worth, I think it’s an excellent draw – mediocre league two team at home and every chance of progressing
Didn't we say that last season?
Agree on paper it looks a very good draw with an excellent chance of progression. However predicting outcomes of cup ties these days is something of a lottery as you never know What type of team each club will decide to field.
Mid table League Two team with a positive goal difference and one of the Leagues best goal scorers. Let’s hope Mansfield don’t want him cup tied.
If we play a much weakened side against a full Walsall team then we will be lucky to progress.
Walsall fans hardly seem to be enthralled:
https://upthesaddlers.com/t/fa-cup-draw/8806/99
What about the environmental impact of watering/cutting/relaying/artificial light on grass pitches?
Not exactly a big draw and an away game at a club starting to hit form
Although they didn’t quite make it to the 1st Round Proper it was great to see AFC Bury make it to the 4th Qualifying Round.
Most, if not all, of those things can be done sustainably (admittedly, whether they are is another matter). The microplastics in artificial pitches are absolutely awful.
Hopefully we can put a fairly strong XI out by then, perhaps something like:
Max
Grimmer
McCarthy
Forino
Obita
Wing
Freeman
Leathers (or Wheeler?)
Horgan
Mehmeti
Hanlan
This would rest some of the older war horses like Taffs (if fit), Mawson, JJ, Gape (to preserve fitness rather than because of age), GMac and Vokes, while still fielding a team that would not shame a league encounter.
I'd take a draw for a great away day in Poland
The home draw means we’ll have a run of 4 consecutive home matches and also we’re now one match in to a run of 7 matches of which 6 will be at home.
Quite unusual.
Sir Tom says it’s not.
Home draw against a lower division team.
Can't ask more than that.
We're football fans: we can always ask more!
Reduced stretch for good behaviour 😀
Did you punch Swann @glasshalffull ?
Punching Swann would be excellent behaviour and a full pardon.
I'd have more concerns environmentally about building a new stand or a road out of the stadium. A plastic pitch isn't going to end up in the sea like most problem Plastics.