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I'm sure Brad Kelly was feeling a bit deflated at the full time whistle on Tuesday, however it might raise his spirits to be reminded another young local goalkeeper made his Dale debut just short of 25 years ago. Given his chance at Brunton Park Stephen Bywater shipped 6 goals against Carlisle in his only game for Rochdale before his transfer to Derby County. A thumping in a tin pot cup didn't do Stephen any harm, not the club who I recall getting a fair bit of income for his subsequent transfers and milestones reached.
A glimmer of hope is that the press release at the time referred to an 'initial' months loan. He seems to be enjoying his time with us and Fleetwood are doing ok without him so fingers crossed for som positive news about him staying
Interesting to hear Marc White refers to an aftermatch conversation with Jimmy MC as to how slow their pitch is and the advantages it gives them. As Chris Fitz pointed out, considering the state of the pitch we handled it fairly well. Marc White has quite vocally as is his way ,criticized his and other artificial pitches recently. Attributing the number of serious injuries he believes they have caused in his squad. I seriously think if we hadn't had the artificial pitches to train on at Platt Lane this season we wouldn't have got a couple of results we have on our travels, and also we have possibly avoided a number of injuries had we not been used to such surfaces.
I will be thankful if we get through 90 minutes of this with no serious injuries. This pitch is awful, more rubber than 'grass'. The players are quite obviously struggling to cope with the way the ball is (not) running. It's playing as though it's waterlogged . Accident waiting to happen
He is a highly thought of young midfielder from a Division 1 club. Keen to play, and show what he is capable of . Not being funny but he is taking a fair step down to play for a National League Club, so if anything we have done well to get him.
The problem is that without increasing income significantly from elsewhere £350,000 is just a sticking plaster, and £350 donations would have to be a regular thing. Something that we just don't have the fanbase to support. Other clubs have tried this and found as we did with the share issues that initial interest is high but nose dives in subsequent seasons as fans just don't have the disposable income to keep giving. I would love if we were to be a truly fan owned club in future years but I just don't see how it is going to happen given our fan base, it's just not sustainable at this level.
Considering the offer ' To watch the game for Free at the Kufflink' appears at the top of their homepage and a link to get tickets for the game takes a fair bit of searching for I would say it's debatable as to whether or not they are really encouraging their fans to travel.
If other clubs are like Ebsfleet and do not sell away tickets themselves I am a little pessimistic about just how large the drop in income from potential away fans may be this season.
The ticket site is currently selling Ebsfleet tickets for the Wilbutts with the corner section of Pearl Street nearest Wilbutts greyed out. Presumably depending on ticket sales, which are not being sold at Ebsfleet there is a chance they could make a late decision to house them in the Pearl St. Incidentally Ebsfleet are encouraging their fans to stop down South and watch the game in their club bar on TV.
Watching that interview he certainly knows what/who the problems are within the club and what needs changing, including from board level.
Having gone through the response on FB about Jim's appointment, it has certainly upset a certain element which makes me think the board might hopefully have got this right
A fair and balanced piece Atthepeake that everyone would benefit from reading before going off on one about how we are all doomed.
I must admit my heart sank a bit when I read about the appointment, but having had a while to take it in and mull it over I am feeling actually quite optimistic about Jim as our permanent boss now.
Did we really need someone coming in who knew nothing about the club and existing squad at a time when we are desperate for a bit of stability in the club we love?
Yes it may be the cheaper option, but it is also the sensible one. Jim can hit the ground running and start preparing for next season with a total understanding of who we are, what we've been through, the constraints, facilities and financial restraints he will be working under (investors incoming or not).
The decision has been made, we now all need to get behind Jim and give him the opportunity to prove he is up to the job.
Kevin Kyle on loan from Sunderland at the turn of the century. Came for game time with rave reviews, but looked like he'd never kicked a football in his life and played only a handful of games.before retuning to the NE. Amazingly he went on to be capped by Scotland???
Well there's a surprise, I had heard last week Dunphy didn't have the money but got shouted down because his fellow investors would sort him out. Truth is he was shit stirring as those with our sensible heads on could see 2 minutes after the final whistle at Stockport. Dunphy was and Is part of the problem , glad he's now out of the equation and hopefully we can move forward
This is a great idea, and really simple with potentially great results. Could be tied in with new Gold Bond etc. I wouldn't leave it at workplace, could be tied in with local pubs, sporting clubs, Sunday league teams etc, creating cross club and sport partnerships. I for one would be more than happy to get involved and forward this.
Seems to me that the board are putting their cards on the table and saying to Mr Dunphy to do the same. As well as pointing out to some of their more vocal detractors just what they have done themselves to show their commitment to the club. I agree that this Is stuff that should have been said a while ago and communication hasn't been brilliant, but I have some sympathy for them going into bunker mode given the horrific abuse thrown at them and their families from some quarters.
There's more than just one 'grown man' acting as 'mentor' and cheerleader. A quick look on Facebook and their posts elsewhere show the same individuals commonly appear. As you say, all a bit creepy.
In a previous job when we had problems with 'youth' causing problems we used to invite head teachers in to look at footage and help us identify and deal with them. We found it very effective and a detterance once word got around. Wonder how many of the darlings would behave the same way if we got their heads to swap roles with our stewards for game? Or even better get stewards in that can do the job.
Same here, I wouldn't dream of taking my 12 and 7 year old in the Sandy whilst it is full of these clowns. The majority of them were already residents of Pearl Street and behaving like idiots, egged on by supposed adults who saw them as a surrogate for their own past activities following RAFC. In the Pearl St though they were controllable, being more visible and neatly layed out they could be spotted, monitored and dealt with. Sadly the invitation to them to become 'Overcoaters' has led to them being given the opportunity to move around the Sandy incognito , along with their smoke bombs, cocaine and their Fagin like mentors. I hate sitting in the main stand but sadly it may come to that because if I hear another of the little darlings shouting spastic, mong etc in earshot of autistic kids and others I may not be quite as polite as to have been this season.
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