Harborough Town have sold their first allocation of tickets for Reading, almost 2,000, and have requested more. There is a possibility that that they will outnumber the home fans. The Bees average 369 in the Southern Premier Central.
Paid a first visit to Ebbsfleet, to see them play Solihull. Anthony Stewart was making his debut for the 'Fleet today.
Solihull down to 10 men after 5 minutes, for a very harsh red card for a high boot. Back to 10 a side just before HT, when the ref gave another harsh red, 0-0 at half time.
A mad second half, when Solihull scored 6 (six) without reply. The opener is being given as a Stewart OG, Wilkinson scored a hat-trick, but the star was Adu-Poku, who played wide right up front, scored one and was heavily involved in most of their good play.
The locals are noticing Skura no longer being a part of their defence, and seemed surprised we'd loaned him out down to the Nat League.
No comments so far on England v Republic Of Ireland . Micky mouse trophy game. Had some lunchtime beers and wine with dinner and fell asleep for the last ten minutes of the first half. I have never fallen asleep watching a televised game ever. Whilst composing this Kane, Gordon and Gallagher have scored, 3 ~ 0 to England. However would prefer to be watching the chairboys live instead of living with these never ending International breaks.
Kane’s club vs country comments - it’s probably different for a professional footballer than it is for a supporter, but which camp are we in? Club for me.
I suppose it’s because of the recent discussions about international weekends. Naturally, it can be solved by blocking out weekends rather than postponing and rearranging for a Tuesday night - only once it doesn’t impact domestic football will the club vs country debate (from a supporter perspective) fizzle out.
I think there are only really two solutions for Leagues One and Two:
Play EFL Trophy games during international weekends
Scrap the EFL Trophy and have more midweek league fixtures (would not be my personal choice)
I know some people will say clubs should just play the games anyway, but I don't think any club should be penalised for happening to have good players. Some do take the piss a bit and maybe the rules need tightening, but I think the amount of call-ups is mainly a reflection of the standard of football at this level now.
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Barnsley being held at Cambridge a good result for us too.
Almost ideal results elsewhere as a whole today.
It will take some team to beat them up at their place!
Tight defence too. Can't see them conceding many at home.
Harrogate beat Chesterfield with a stoppage-time winner after the ball hit the ref in the build-up. Oops...
Spot on.
That ref needs to brush up on the rules.
Harborough Town have sold their first allocation of tickets for Reading, almost 2,000, and have requested more. There is a possibility that that they will outnumber the home fans. The Bees average 369 in the Southern Premier Central.
Painful business, being hit by a football in the buildup.
3 goals in League One in total today!
Results couldn't have gone much better for us. Is it correct to celebrate a promotion rival losing as much as we would celebrate a win for us?
https://x.com/MouseholeAFC/status/1857859978222358618?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
couldnt happen to a nicer team……
Paid a first visit to Ebbsfleet, to see them play Solihull. Anthony Stewart was making his debut for the 'Fleet today.
Solihull down to 10 men after 5 minutes, for a very harsh red card for a high boot. Back to 10 a side just before HT, when the ref gave another harsh red, 0-0 at half time.
A mad second half, when Solihull scored 6 (six) without reply. The opener is being given as a Stewart OG, Wilkinson scored a hat-trick, but the star was Adu-Poku, who played wide right up front, scored one and was heavily involved in most of their good play.
The locals are noticing Skura no longer being a part of their defence, and seemed surprised we'd loaned him out down to the Nat League.
No comments so far on England v Republic Of Ireland . Micky mouse trophy game. Had some lunchtime beers and wine with dinner and fell asleep for the last ten minutes of the first half. I have never fallen asleep watching a televised game ever. Whilst composing this Kane, Gordon and Gallagher have scored, 3 ~ 0 to England. However would prefer to be watching the chairboys live instead of living with these never ending International breaks.
Can we at least have a 'We are going up!' from the England fans?
Kane’s club vs country comments - it’s probably different for a professional footballer than it is for a supporter, but which camp are we in? Club for me.
Club >>>
As a supporter, club everyday. As a player, country, unless I was a Wycombe player
Stewart has played a few games there, wasn't his debut, not even a home debut.
Why, as a supporter, does there need to be a conflict?
I love both
I suppose it’s because of the recent discussions about international weekends. Naturally, it can be solved by blocking out weekends rather than postponing and rearranging for a Tuesday night - only once it doesn’t impact domestic football will the club vs country debate (from a supporter perspective) fizzle out.
I think there are only really two solutions for Leagues One and Two:
I know some people will say clubs should just play the games anyway, but I don't think any club should be penalised for happening to have good players. Some do take the piss a bit and maybe the rules need tightening, but I think the amount of call-ups is mainly a reflection of the standard of football at this level now.
Having said that, L2 doesn't seem to get nearly as many games called off, so scrapping the Trophy probably isn't an option.
Welcome back by the way. I’ve missed your style of posts like this.
Thanks for putting me right - I was misinformed by the locals.
I see Ian Holloway is just as bonkers as ever https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy871np8m0do
I keep a loose eye on their results as have family that way.
Wonder what Stewart is making of the move, as unfortunately they looked doomed this season.
Good on him, it's deflection but it's better than just blaming referees or slagging off players who are already low in confidence.
Must admit, still being top after a weekend we did not play feels quite nice.
That is hilarious - I thought I had heard every excuse in the book!
Still not as good as Derek Adams' 'our kit is too green' https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derek-adams-admits-changed-plymouths-9983356
San Marino got their first-ever away win last night (3-1 vs Liechtenstein) to secure promotion in the Nations League 💪