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Reply | Bantams to experience avian flu at the feet of the imperious Super U's
at 14:39 22 Mar 2025
The little fibbers!
Bradford website says no alcohol for away fans.
We arrived at13:50, too late to climb up the hill to the pub. Then we discover Timothy Taylor Landlord being served on the concourse!
Let’s hope match progresses in same positive vein….! |
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Reply | Friday night trivia time
at 09:40 22 Mar 2025
Again, not researched…. Just hunch…,
Q1. Portsmouth, Bradford, Hull, Huddersfield
Q2. Salford
Q3. Wigan |
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Reply | Bantams to experience avian flu at the feet of the imperious Super U's
at 06:25 22 Mar 2025
Two full CUSA buses departing 0830.
Dozens by car.
Some by minibus
Many by train
Rubber Duck, we got ourselves a Convoy!
One downside is no alcohol served to away fans inside the Stadium. It’s also another enormous uphill walk from where the buses stop for the stadium, then a further distance to an away friendly pub. Yet again, somewhat away fan disabled unfriendly.
£5 a ticket, but a £1.50 service charge per ticket , I think they are bankers not bantams.
However, their 20,000 at £5 is less revenue than our 6,000 at £ 17. With our capacity limit of 10,000, we couldn’t drop to £10 without the club losing money. Also compare populations. Bradford has over 500k, Colchester under 200k. Illustrates how reducing ticket prices is a gamble unless local population is significant. We have tried it with Armed Forces etc and it failed. |
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Reply | Friday night trivia time
at 06:01 22 Mar 2025
Think we need more clarity of question Wessex.
1. For Q1 can we assume home attendances only?
2. Jobserve Stadium or including Layer Road?
If only Jobserve, my guess would be (I’ve not looked them up, so in spirit of quiz).
Q1. Norwich City (10,064), Leeds Utd , Southampton, Bradford when in L1.
If we include Layer Road, I guess 20,000 have crammed in for the Leeds FA Cup game.
Q2. Salford City
Q3. Bradford City or Portsmouth. [Post edited 22 Mar 6:02]
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Reply | Off topic
at 10:08 21 Mar 2025
I used Wickes - awful experience.
All was going well until the quartz worktops arrived. These had been cut wrong and the sink aperture cut in the wrong place etc. £4,000 of (retail) cost to replace them, so Wickes blamed the worktop supplier, and it blamed Wickes.
After six weeks of deadlock (including no kitchen over Christmas), I went to the Furniture and Home Improvements Ombudsman. This was possibly a mistake as the Ombudsman responded to say his volume of case load was such that an adjudication would be delayed for at least six months, and the arguing suppliers used this as they had a kitchen fitter resource crisis, so the deadlock between Wickes and Worktop supplier continued. It was six months before a decision and nine months before my kitchen was finished!
I have since heard or read similar horror stories with other DIY chains (Wren, B & Q etc). The issue repeatedly seems to be either problems with the subcontractors or with independent suppliers, notably worktops. It didn’t help that in the middle of my debacle the worktop supplier was acquired by Howdens, and the relationship with Wickes ended. My advice; use a smaller local firm that locally sources materials and fits using their own employees. An issue with the big chains is they are always up to capacity and don’t have enough subcontracter resources to do any remedial work. They prefer to upset you even more rather than upset a new customer. Local firms might charge more, but I suspect you will get a more personal service.
To be fair, I am delighted with the finished job, but the process was so painful. |
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Reply | Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight
at 19:47 14 Mar 2025
PGMOL have issued a letter of apology because the U’s were not awarded a penalty when Egbo was chopped down by Hall and Port Vale immediately scored..
I’ve lost count of the number of apologies now received. The issue seems to be VAR has sucked up so many experienced officials we are suffering from over promoted incompetents, albeit this incidence apart, I thought this referee one of the more consistent. |
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Reply | Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight
at 12:25 12 Mar 2025
All goalkeepers do it as they never have to leave the field. Perversely, this means there is no incentive for an outfield player to feign injury. Just leave it to the GK!
Frankly, Matt Macey isn’t that skilled at wasting time given the number of yellows that he picks up.
We all moaned when + 9 minutes were added after 90 minutes, but having watched the Flanagan incident back, I am not surprised.
I thought the referee was unusually good, but he might have given us penalties when Edwards was tugged back and Egbo was floored. However, from the referee’s angle I can see why he didn’t. Do we want VAR? Debatable! |
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Reply | Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight
at 11:24 12 Mar 2025
This question arose last night when Flanagan was made to leave the field after being chopped down and a yellow card issued….. I found this…..
Injury as a Result of a Physical Offence:
If a player is injured because of a physical offense that merits a yellow card (or a red card) for the opponent, the injured player does not need to leave if the assessment and treatment can be done quickly.
Quick Assessment/Treatment is Key:
The key factor is the speed of the assessment and treatment. If the referee determines that the injured player can be assessed and treated quickly, they may remain on the field.
Exceptions:
A player may be required to leave if:
The assessment/treatment takes longer than expected or the player is not able to return to the field quickly.
The player is bleeding or has blood on their equipment.
The referee, in his discretion, determines that the player should leave.
Hence last nights referee was within his discretion to make Flanagan wait 30 seconds before his return. Not very satisfactory in my humble opinion! |
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Reply | U'sual Champions League 2025 Ro16 - Deadline Tuesday 11th March 17.45
at 15:15 6 Mar 2025
2 - 0. 11/03/2025 BARCELONA v BENFICA (17.45)
0 - 2. 11/03/2025 BAYER LEVERKUSEN v BAYERN MUNICH (20.00)
1 - 0. 11/03/2025 INTER MILAN v FEYENOORD (20.00)
2 - 1. 11/03/2025 LIVERPOOL v PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (20.00)
1 - 0. 12/03/2025 LILLE v BORUSSIA DORTMUND (19.45)
2 - 1. 12/03/2025 ARSENAL v PSV EINDHOVEN (20.00)
3 - 0. 12/03/2025 ASTON VILLA v CLUB BRUGGE (20.00)
1 - 3. 12/03/2025 ATLETICO MADRID v REAL MADRID (20.00) |
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Reply | Franchise to come unstuck against the Super U's at Stadium MK
at 11:08 3 Mar 2025
Some fat cat Kuwaiti investors have evidently bought into the glamour of a “premier league stadium” (originally funded by ASDA and other property investors) oblivious of the challenges. They now want instant success and their next move will be interesting given the mechanism for financial fair play rules and MKD ‘s fast falling gates.
I reckon there are many parallels between our two clubs. Both are located in new cities where the indigenous population has remained fairly static and growth has been fuelled by London commuters having zero affinity to the local football club. It may take generations to achieve any increase in attendances in proportion to population growth. The smaller Jobserve Stadium is more sustainable relative to local population whereas MK Dons are rumoured to have the largest wage bill, have the largest stadium costs, and now declining gates. It’s a truly poisonous situation given FFP regulations.
It’s going to be a brave man that takes the job. |
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Reply | Franchise to come unstuck against the Super U's at Stadium MK
at 07:54 3 Mar 2025
It did cross my mind after what happened when we beat Norwich 1 - 7. But I agree, DC & NC are unlikely to take on the impossible challenge for league two money. But what if Manure or Chelsea came after DC & NC? Nobody will turn down £millions for potentially a one year gig. I would be surprised if they stayed after winning promotion, so maybe best we fall short this season. Parky didn’t….. [Post edited 3 Mar 7:55]
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Reply | Franchise to come unstuck against the Super U's at Stadium MK
at 13:18 2 Mar 2025
The seat numbers are underneath so can only be seen if the seat is in its upright position. But unless a contortionist, you only notice these on any unoccupied seats in the rows behind as these numbers are located deep set about ankle height. However, the policy was patently “sit where you like” which produced a shambles.
Wessex, I saw you parked just below the disabled gallery which was chokka with folk trying to get to any place from where they might have an unobscured view. The large away numbers was clearly not thought through by the MKD management. They didn’t even properly open the exit gates so that was a crush. But few clubs do, as everywhere we go there seems to be one issue or another (example, Harrogate no bus drop off permitted for disabled, Bromley inadequate ladies loos and catering). The Jobserve isn’t perfect, but the Legends Bar and Fan Zone welcomes travelling fans.
We were also initially refused access to the Red Dot Bar where we have always been made welcome in the past. The nearest pub is 1.8 miles away. We got in after arguing it was disability discrimination given our average age exceeded 70. Clubs have become distinctly less welcoming for honest decent away fans. |
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Reply | Franchise to come unstuck against the Super U's at Stadium MK
at 09:26 2 Mar 2025
Not surprised at the catering issues. MKD were evidently unprepared. Apart from the result the experience was pretty ghastly for many. Over bearing security on entry, but zero inside. Frankly, it was hard to see anything when so many kids were standing and showing total disrespect for older less able fans. Despite polite requests, the stewards did nothing to enforce the EFL all seated rules.
Frankly, I have no problem with the kids standing where reasonable, but please do so only at the back. There were acres of empty space with good viewing at our end, but we couldn’t move into it because of canvass barriers. Given the huge stadium capacity, why corral 1300+ away fans into a corner space that could barely hold 1350 and then not enforce pre-match seat selection? I arrived at 1440 and considering the magnificence of the stadium was forced to stand myself for much of the game else see nothing. The two (far more) aged couples to my left saw zilch, and left commenting that they won’t travel away again if this is how U’s fans behave (e.g. refusing to sit after polite requests to do so). I blame the stadium for not offering more seating space so the wishes of both groups could be satisfied, or else enforce seating restrictions. |
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Reply | Happy League 2024/25 Week 31 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 8th March 12.30
at 21:13 1 Mar 2025
0 - 1. NOTTINGHAM FOREST v MANCHESTER CITY (12.30)
1 - 0. BRENTFORD v ASTON VILLA (17.30)
1 - 0. SWANSEA CITY v MIDDLESBROUGH
2 - 1. STOCKPORT COUNTY v CHARLTON ATHLETIC (12.30)
2 - 0. BARNSLEY v BLACKPOOL
1 - 0. BRISTOL ROVERS v HUDDERSFIELD TOWN
1 - 0. AFC WIMBLEDON v NOTTS COUNTY (12.30)
0 - 2. CHELTENHAM TOWN v COLCHESTER UNITED
1 - 0. CHESTERFIELD v NEWPORT COUNTY
0 - 1. SALFORD CITY v CREWE ALEXANDRA |
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