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Reply | Truro vs York
at 01:09 17 Aug 2025
I think flights to Newquay from Manchester mostly go and return via Dublin and are 5+ hours of a job... and its only 6- 7 hours to drive with a services stop en route....its not as cheap as it used to be either...
CornwallDale's family run the Priory Lodge Hotel on Mount Wise in Newquay and do B and B... and well worth checking out..... |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 19:08 16 Aug 2025
We seemed a litttle tentative at the start and then they scored and we woke up a bit, and began to get stuck in a bit more , especially in midfield where they dominated using their size and strength... sometimes you have to win the physical battle before you can play football, as Allarakia found out when he just didnt get tight enough to their right winger and then redeemed himself with a screamer...we improved when Gilmour started to battle and Barlow started to carry the ball more. Mani had 2 or 3 half chances and successfully tied up Sassi at the back. Our second goal confirmed Allarakia's attacking credentials and the "if you dont shoot you wont score" mantra.
Pritchard's arrival helped to stem the Altrincham reply with some timely interceptions and some good old-fashioned " ratting" in midfield....a good substitution and well timed.
Generally a decent day at the office for all concerned and a platform for further understandings and partnerships to be developed.. roll on Wednesday...
Oh, and to the security man on the Sandy turnstiles, searching a pensioner in the " gentlemans tackle" area is not the way to win friends and influence people. I may have wear my old cricket box on Wednesday if this is the standard we are to expect, mind you I haven't been groped in public for the better part of half a century, perhaps I should be paying extra? I wonder what his reaction will be if I bring a bag of Mint Imperials and a Toblerone? |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Burnley U21 - National League Cup
at 23:32 14 Aug 2025
Apparently (according to someone sat nearby,) Micky Mellon was watching the game on Wednesday......wonder if McNulty managed to ask him what the secret sauce is when it comes to play offs? And why was he there? Looking for loans from Burnley or checking out one of our players ? Or maybe his Scottish upbringing meant he couldnt pass up on a free match? |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Burnley U21 - National League Cup
at 21:29 14 Aug 2025
Gibbins taking a hike to Cardiff probably freed up up enough dosh to employ both Done and Taylor. Having some new voices on the training ground is probably a good thing, no pre-concieved opinions, no axe to grind and everyone with a clean sheet and a new chance to impress.... |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Burnley U21 - National League Cup
at 15:20 14 Aug 2025
Initially seemed a bit off the pace and his touch wasn't what he would have wanted, but he got better once he had grown into the match a bit.... I thought he was getting into some interesting positions and was playing some balls that will eventually be exceptional when those around him realise they can make runs that he will see and pass into... there was something of the Frank Worthington about him.....I await his full fitness with bated breath...... |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Burnley U21 - National League Cup
at 10:32 14 Aug 2025
Seemed like there were lots of grandparents with their grandkids there taking advantage of a free afternoon and loads of kids in dale kits..Other than cost, its hard to see how lots of those youngsters will not become lifelong fans going forwards. Well done Dale...a quantum improvement in customer relations, good weather, a pleasant atmosphere, a decent game and a win, what more could you ask for? |
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Reply | 🎥 Live Screening: Boreham Wood v Rochdale AFC
at 11:10 11 Aug 2025
Perhaps you could remind me of the last time the England mens team won anything?.....The POMO is an accepted fact, most goals are scored inside an 20 x 12 yards box, coaches today talk about the 2nd 6 yard box rather than the 6 yard box drawn for goal kicks but the principle remains the same. Charles Hughes simply turned statistics into a coaching philosophy and the stats show that delivery of the ball into the POMO produces goals. The data is still used at the highest and lowest levels of the game and its logic is undeniable.
Having said that, there is the other side of the coin, the need to protect the same space defensively.
https://community.thefa.com/coaching/b/insights-analysis-blogs/posts/in-the-zone |
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Reply | 🎥 Live Screening: Boreham Wood v Rochdale AFC
at 00:08 11 Aug 2025
Judging from what I saw in the friendlies, the delivery from front to back was just a little ponderous, too many defenders needing extra touches to get the ball forwards when often a single touch was all that was required. Now that we have an actual footballer at centre forward, the quicker the delivery, the more the opposing defenders will struggle to get into position to stop him and space for Rodney and others will appear. Stats indicate that 8 out of 10 goals are the result of 3 or fewer passes....If we get early crosses onto the 6 yard line or there abouts Mani and the others will score bags of goals, it doesn't need to be a perfect cross, early and along the 6 yard line is all that is required, too far out for the keeper to be confident of catching it and for defenders of being confident of clearing it , close enough for any headed contact to be decisive. Its the old Charles Hughes POMO.. position of maximum opportunity......the triangle from the posts to the penalty spot..
https://www.nutmegmagazine.co.uk/issue-8/dont-shoot-the-messenger-the-first-foot [Post edited 11 Aug 0:09]
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Reply | Squad numbers
at 14:28 7 Aug 2025
Lucky number?
"Reasons why 47 might be considered lucky or significant:
Numerology:
In numerology, 47 is a combination of the energies of 4 (representing hard work and diligence) and 7 (representing spirituality and intuition).
Cultural Significance:
Some people believe 47 is a "love number" associated with building strong bonds and loyalty.
Personal Experiences:
Some individuals associate 47 with positive experiences or coincidences in their lives, leading them to believe it's a lucky number for them.
Pop Culture:
The number 47 has appeared in various movies, TV shows, and books, sometimes with a special or symbolic meaning. In the context of movies, "number 47" most prominently refers to Agent 47, the protagonist of the Hitman video game series and its film adaptations. Wikipedia says he is a genetically engineered assassin with a barcode on the back of his head.
Rapper Capital Steez:
Late rapper Capital Steez was known for his fascination with the number 47, viewing it as a representation of balance and the connection between the heart and the mind. " |
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Reply | Friendly versus Man Utd U21
at 12:45 5 Aug 2025
Agreed, the need is to score twice as a minimum.. We dropped loads of points last season because we either didnt score or only managed one goal where two would have seen us pick up points.
I have alluded to the idea of continuous improvement many times and it seems we have found some better players than the ones we had last season so it is reasonable to assume more goals and more points. The question mark being the tactics that will be employed. Does McNulty have an attacking mindset is the $64,000 question, is winning prioritised over not getting beaten? We shall see soon enough, although the arrival of new forwards hints that he understands the requirement.
We need to attack for the sake of project 5000 too, people want to see us score goals, the more the better. Its time to get on the front foot and take the game to our opponents |
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Reply | Friendly versus Man Utd U21
at 20:14 2 Aug 2025
From back to front we looked excellent this afternoon, the new keeper has all the attributes, he's two footed, quick and athletic, and he is continually shouting at his defenders... EEL looks fitter, a stone lighter and moved the ball quicker, Pritchard has added a bit of bite and gets into good positions, Mani is an excellent target and his hold-up play takes the pressure off our defenders and allows us to get up the pitch more directly... I thought Rodney was quiet in the first half and better in the second, but Amantchi was impressive for his cameo appearance.. I dont think many centre halves will relish 90 minutes up against Mani and Amantchi, Rodney and Henderson, and it will be interesting to see how we line up next week.
With two players for every position, there will be pressure to perform which will sharpen things up a bit,. This team can go toe to toe with the whole division with no fear, and if we can avoid dropping points to the bottom of the table sides and pick up more against those in and around the other promotion places this could be our best season for years....the mantra of continuous improvement is becoming manifest....on and off the pitch....... |
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Reply | Morecambe
at 15:42 29 Jul 2025
Wasn't Cato the Chinese guy in the Pink Panther films? Burt Kwouk? |
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Reply | NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab)
at 12:54 28 Jul 2025
Hi Duckegg, While I have never been given Pembro, I am heavily invested in a new drug which treats Melanoma and uses Pembro (AKA Keytruda) as part of the treatment regimen. Keytruda is a checkpoint inhibitor and one of the worlds biggest revenue earners in the cancer arena and has been a go- to drug for several forms of cancer for over a decade. Essentially it helps your T cells recognise cancer cells and enables the T cells to attack the cancer... there are a wide range if side-effects which vary from patient to patient and are generally considered to be minor when compared to not treating.. nausea, skin rashes and fatigue seem to be the most prevalent of them. Pembro is given via a drip into your arm every 3 - 6 weeks so the sessions are not exactly and in an out job. I guess you might need a few days off work after each dose... ask your boss and your specialist what their attitude to that is...
This is a good run-down on what you can expect.....
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs
Hope this helps and bear in mind a positive outlook helps too...good luck... |
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Reply | Joe Pritchard Signs
at 16:17 11 Jul 2025
Maybe this is the season when Oscar Kelly steps out of the shadows and into the limelights, filling a spot in the seemingly otherwise undermanned forward line? |
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Reply | Wonderwall dedicated to the memory of Paul Hazlehurst
at 18:45 9 Jul 2025
Roy Down used to be involved in sorting it out but I haven't seen him around for ages, hope he is OK....
The top of the wall is looking a bit dodgy, some of the capstones at the top look loose and others have gone missing. It could be a superb project for volunteers to get a grip on but I'm not sure its safe to work there as it stands at the moment...It probably needs some sort of scaffolding safety rail if amateurs are going to get involved with it given that some of the stones need re-cementing.... |
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Reply | Matty Done Returns
at 11:54 8 Jul 2025
I get the idea of bringing in people who he knows and trusts, but there is a danger that they have all similar experience and expectations about what is possible. I would have preferred a wild card among them, someone with a totally different perspective, even perhaps from a different sport. There is a distinct risk that this new coaching team only knows what they know and are generally in agreement, but where is the challenge to their views? Do they know what they don't know?
There are instances of football clubs investing in different views, think Brailsford moving from Cycling to Man U....
I recall many years ago ( Dave sutton era I think)that we brought in the sprint coach from Salford Harriers for pre-season sessions.. apparently his training was so hard it almost caused a strike....perhaps not the best example but you do wonder if a Ballet teacher could prevent some of hamstring / tendon injuries with some new stretches and warm-up routines?
Jim is keen on his small, incremental improvements, perhaps the training ground would have been a good place to start....
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Reply | Morecambe
at 23:18 7 Jul 2025
From tonights email from Fair Game....the Football Governance Bill is due for a Commons Vote tomorrow evening
"Current football governance does not adequately protect clubs and its communities. With the Football Governance Bill, clubs, fans and communities will be at the forefront, to once again ensure that football is fairer for all.
A recent example of how football governance fails to protect clubs and communities is Morecambe FC. The club were undergoing a takeover from prospective buyers, Panjab Warriors, but after Morecambe FC’s owners, Bond Group, failed to pay wages for staff and players in June, the sale was put into doubt. However, the sale has now been agreed (subject to EFL approval), but not without the potentially devastating impact of administration beforehand.
Another club that illustrates the need for the Football Governance Bill is Sheffield Wednesday. Thanks to late payments made to players by owner Dejphon Chansiri, and multiple run-ins with the football governing bodies over the years, Wednesday have now been placed under a transfer embargo until 2027. With manager Danny Rohl set to leave after his staff’s contracts expired in June, no pre-season agreed and the club unable to support the squad in the transfer window, this summer and upcoming season is looking to be a bleak one for the Sheffield club.
As the Football Governance Bill moves closer, it’s more important than ever to remember why this legislation is so vital. Cases like Morecambe FC and Sheffield Wednesday are not examples of bad luck, they’re examples of clubs being let down by a system that does not offer fans and" |
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Reply | Signing #6 inbound...
at 17:28 4 Jul 2025
At 6' 5" and with 17 in 46 last season, and with the signing of the midfielder that probably contributed to his tally with assists, this is what we were short of last season. We create enough chances for this guy to score in every game with a finally- fit Rodney making runs from his headers, we should be in for an interesting season.. |
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Reply | New home kit
at 10:46 4 Jul 2025
#2323FF....Google it! |
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