I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

[DCI Harry Batt]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Who is he?

[Paul S]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Bored of Education wrote:
It's a shame that they seem to be known more for a Facebook viral non-entity presently.

To be fair that isn't entirely his fault. He's basically had the whole of the country laughing at him and taking the piss out of him for the last year or so and he's taken it in remarkably good humour. He hasn't made any money out of it and has raised a lot of money for charity, so I would lay off the poor guy.

[Merlin the happy pig]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Paul S wrote: Cheshunt 0-1 AFC Sudbury Att: 135

I went to watch Cheshunt, a long-standing omission on my list of non-league grounds. Frankly I was disappointed with what I found. The club have been playing at their "stadium" since the 1950's and it still only consists of two small stands either side of the pitch, both set back about ten yards as there used to be a running track round the edge. The rest of the ground there is nothing to mention, although I did find out that it used to be the towns tip up until the 1930's which explains why it drains so well.

I've been to see Banbury at Cheshunt a couple of times, I don't recall it being as nice as you're describing it.

[Sean of the Shed]

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TonTon wrote:

Tamworth 1-0 Guiseley ( or Gaahs-leh). Our 10th straight victory that has taken us from 4th bottom to 4th from top since November 22nd.

Going up?

We aren't likely to keep this kind of form going, but we have a reasonable chance of the play offs. That's a complete lottery, though.

[mirko bolesan]

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Thame United 2 Bracknell Town 0 (Hellenic Premier) - Att 71

Thame's ground was only built a couple of years ago. One of those "great facilities" that lacks any real character. Adjoining artificial pitches, large car park, nice toilets, stuff like that.

Their number 9 played centre-half. A terrible afront to non-league numbering. Although it transpires it's the only shirt that fits his 6"5 frame.

[Third rate Leszno]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Prescot Cables v. New Mills at Valerie Park (att 150).

20th v 21st in NPL Div 1N, Cables keeper sent off in the first minute, replaced by a striker. 3-1 down after 49 mins, the home team rallied impressively and drew the match 3-3. New Mills were pretty awful, Prescot only marginally better. Oscar Durnin, son of Johnny 'Lager' Durnin, came off the bench for Cables.

[Bored Of Education]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Fucking hell, that's awful. Be good to see a "Fans United" style show of solidarity at a game. Having said that, it would probably lead to an escalation of fascist attendance. From the group photo shown and the report of the actions, Clapton seem pretty able to see them off.

In other news, I attended the Wealdstone/Bath City game with Harry and, obviously having a dog in the fight, had a great day. Wealdstone, yesterday and when they came down to us in December, are excellent supporters of a good club with, as I found out yesterday, a lovely clubhouse and very good burgers. It's a shame that they seem to be known more for a Facebook viral non-entity presently.

[Bizarre Löw Triangle]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Paul S wrote: BLT, I didn't go to Clapton as although I need to tick it off, I don't want to get involved in any nastiness. Would you say it's a safe place to visit?

Yes, providing you're sensible. If you're worried, London Bari and occasionally Newham share the same ground.

TonTon wrote: Were there actual fash that came down, then?

There have been a couple of incidents in recent months.

https://libcom.org/news/fascists-are-trying-shut-down-clapton-ultras-24122014

[Bizarre Löw Triangle]

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Harry Truscott wrote: No sign of any of the fascists then, BLT? I imagine the increased attendance was at least partly out of a sense of solidarity and protection, which is heartening.

I think I am making another midweek game there in the next couple of weeks.

Nope, all quiet in that regard. From their facebook it looks like they spent their weekend productively.

Fascist facebook link

[DCI Harry Batt]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Sean of the Shed wrote: Tamworth 1-0 Guiseley ( or Gaahs-leh). Our 10th straight victory that has taken us from 4th bottom to 4th from top since November 22nd.

Going up?

[Paul S]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

BLT, I didn't go to Clapton as although I need to tick it off, I don't want to get involved in any nastiness. Would you say it's a safe place to visit?

[DCI Harry Batt]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

I think I've been to Cheshunt. Have I been there?

[Sean of the Shed]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Tamworth 1-0 Guiseley ( or Gaahs-leh). Our 10th straight victory that has taken us from 4th bottom to 4th from top since November 22nd.

[Paul S]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Cheshunt 0-1 AFC Sudbury Att: 135

I went to watch Cheshunt, a long-standing omission on my list of non-league grounds. Frankly I was disappointed with what I found. The club have been playing at their "stadium" since the 1950's and it still only consists of two small stands either side of the pitch, both set back about ten yards as there used to be a running track round the edge. The rest of the ground there is nothing to mention, although I did find out that it used to be the towns tip up until the 1930's which explains why it drains so well.

The two sides were useless, the Sudbury goal came from a keeper error in the first half and they showed no talent whatsoever, hence the reason they are playing in the Isthmian league division one north. A ground ticked off, but not one I will rush to visit again.

[DCI Harry Batt]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Were there actual fash that came down, then?

[Ray de Galles]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

No sign of any of the fascists then, BLT? I imagine the increased attendance was at least partly out of a sense of solidarity and protection, which is heartening.

I think I am making another midweek game there in the next couple of weeks.

[Bizarre Löw Triangle]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Yeah, there was a mid-morning downpour and it doesn't take much to waterlog the pitch.

[DCI Harry Batt]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Weather uncertainty? Or other reasons?

[Bizarre Löw Triangle]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Went to Clapton v Haringey Borough. Obviously the recent fascist attacks haven't dampened too much enthusiasm as there were long queues into the ground until well after kick-off, despite uncertainty about whether the game would go ahead.

Haringey - who got more points in 2014 than any other side in the pyramid - scored twice in five minutes in the first half before Clapton pulled one back via a very soft penalty. And thanks to a few excellent saves from Haringey's keeper, the North London side were able to hold onto the lead.

[DCI Harry Batt]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Furtho wrote: TonTon, yes, I'm in OTF's least favourite north Bucks new town.

It's not just OTF. Soz.

[Furtho]

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TonTon wrote: Are you up that way, then, Furtho?

TonTon, yes, I'm in OTF's least favourite north Bucks new town.

[Nocturnal Submission]

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TonTon wrote: Are you up that way, then, Furtho?

Spot on, NS, that sounds like hell. At least it wasn't a pub full of Chelsea fans in Wimbledon town centre, though.

Small mercies, matey.

[DCI Harry Batt]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Are you up that way, then, Furtho?

Spot on, NS, that sounds like hell. At least it wasn't a pub full of Chelsea fans in Wimbledon town centre, though.

[Nocturnal Submission]

I didn't make a game this weekend - did you?

Went to Chelsea V Newcastle. Standard fare.

Rémy Cabella is a terrific little player. Gave us a lot of problems in the first half.

Diego Costa ruled the second period, though. You need to see him live and up close to really appreciate his work-rate and speed of movement.

So, Stamford Bridge, a Chelsea win and then a few drinks in what must be one of London's poshest pubs, the Anglesea Arms, just to top off what, for TonTon, would have been his nightmare day.

[Furtho]

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I attended a north Bucks derby in the (deep breath) Berks & Bucks FA Intermediate Cup 4th round. 40 or so souls were in attendance at the Recreation Ground, Bradville, to watch good triumph over evil as New Bradwell St Peter biffed Buckingham Town 4-1.

Seeing as the Peters play in the Spartan South Midlands League Division 2 (i.e. Step 7) and Buckingham play in the United Counties League Division 1 (i.e. Step 6), on paper it was a giantkilling. But New Bradwell are having a good season and Buckingham are struggling to the extent that one of the home fans was heard to say that the visitors looked "not as good as Pitstone & Ivinghoe". That's gotta hurt.