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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 22:10 7 Dec 2025
I'd prefer the statue of Gracie Fields melted down and recast as SPO, bang in the middle of the town centre. He's already done more for the town than she ever did |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 12:43 7 Dec 2025
They've been noted, and put in the drawer marked "Showing signs that he can produce a successful team"
There's no "fairness" involved when the actual crunch games kick off. That jury remains out... until it's in |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 12:23 7 Dec 2025
it is more enjoyable, and "looking past" his words is one thing but as yet, he's actually achieved nothing, as opposed to KH as one example
When he starts to look past the errors he's made in the really key fixtures and take us over those lines, then - and only then - might my attitude change |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 11:34 7 Dec 2025
Where we are is having manager who, through being supported at the outset of his career, has been granted an opportunity many others aren't but might equally have done a similar job with a better attitude
There's no "car crash" in being granted that opportunity. The only crashes have occurred in key fixtures at the back end of last season. You and i had a conversation about him in the early days of his tenure. My opinion hasn't changed, he's lucky to be where he is, heavily supported but still inclined to the kind of negativity i can't listen to. On balance, terms like "car crash" just aren't appropriate, however those who hear them might interpret them |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 11:11 7 Dec 2025
Again, if that's what was said, his attitude doesn't encourage respect, even when results point that way and hence my continued hesitance to give him the credit he thinks he deserves. The Ogdens fully deserve it
It's also not the messaging his players should be hearing. The managerial support he's been granted isn't being appreciated. He even hinted at the pitch situation being sorted a couple of weeks back, and seemed happy enough then. It's not his unique skill set that has Dale still on top of the league, but the support he's received |
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Reply | Th'Ashes Down Under
at 06:12 7 Dec 2025
The primary feeling after Stokes and Jacks bat an entire session is annoyance
You bunch of absolutely tossers, tossing the Ashes, people's tour money and your f*cking reputations away through lack of previous thought, planning and above all, application
Far, far too little too late |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 04:27 7 Dec 2025
Well said
The pitch relay is happening in the nick of time. If our owners has chosen to go down a "keep using the dome" route, yesterday highlights how dangerous that would've been
Even with the new pitch, and especially until it settles down, i think it'd be wise to retain extra provision given the amounts of rain over a period of days we seem to be getting, remembering (as with Blackburn) there's no guarantees that a good quality surface and drainage will always be enough |
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Reply | world cup draw
at 18:22 6 Dec 2025
Tbf, Dale's average gates would also be a reflection of our league position, from finishing 6th at the end of 64/65 to 22nd, 21st and 19th in subsequent years prior to our promotion season
My point was regarding an overall rise in attendances due to increased enthusiasm for attending football matches, which was a well-documented phenomenon at the time, hence why i referenced it
Combine a similar effect, and the enhanced marketing opportunities that might arise from a WC win in 2026, with successful campaigns on the pitch and the possibilities of Project 5000 are enhanced
As ever, stats need to be put into context |
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Reply | world cup draw
at 14:08 6 Dec 2025
When England won in '66, the benefits that flowed through the game reached all levels, with increased enthusiasm and higher gates
if Dale aren't back in the football league by the time the WC kicks off, winning it could help with Project 5000 and then no reason for Dale not to subsequently be promoted
The entire focus should remain on Dale being back in the EFL by next summer |
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Reply | Th'Ashes Down Under
at 11:18 6 Dec 2025
The W Indies have just salvaged a great backs-to-the-wall draw against NZ
That's respecting test cricket, where we no longer seem to do so, despite all the back-room planning and central contacts. All of that wasted due to negligent on-field tour prep |
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Reply | Th'Ashes Down Under
at 09:15 6 Dec 2025
The amount of overs England's quicks have bowled already in these conditions will take its toll as the series wears on |
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Reply | Th'Ashes Down Under
at 13:30 5 Dec 2025
As for that second innings, there's one or two much-vaunted players who need a major reality check
Brook in particular, displaying all the staying power of a show pony
Pope, backed at no.3 but doing nothing to justify it, although he's been put in very early every innings so far [Post edited 5 Dec 13:45]
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Reply | Th'Ashes Down Under
at 12:10 5 Dec 2025
Badly need to take those last four wickets early tomorrow. A lead of anything above 100 would be too much psychological pressure on our batting order and we can't afford to lose this game, because we ain't coming back from 0-2 down
This is it then... all that planning, all those injuries fought and players identified, all of it comes to the crunch in the early hours, UK time |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 18:12 4 Dec 2025
Interesting, especially about their main threat being a right-wingback
Our left side is the one area which remains relatively unsettled, when everyone's fit. We have Allarakhia who obviously is more a threat and in decent form right now but weaker on the defensive side of things. Galvin on loan is an unknown but with Beckwith at the back the issue is whether JM opts to try to nullify Southend or takes the game to them
Another option could be Burger, but my preference would be start with Pritchard in that wide role and leave Allarakhia till later in the game if needed. If Pritchard can stay fit, he'd be the last piece in the jigsaw |
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Reply | Th'Ashes Down Under
at 11:32 4 Dec 2025
That last hour was certainly worth listening to! |
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Reply | Th'Ashes Down Under
at 06:30 4 Dec 2025
Whilst never doubting our capacity to throw away a platform, at *tea* it looks far better than seemed possible after Starc's first two overs
Don't like these day/night tests, just an unnecessary gimmick with conditions too variable once the lights come on |
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Reply | Scunthorpe game rearranged
at 04:18 3 Dec 2025
If the agreement reached with the Ogdens over use of facilities includes "a playing surface fit for purpose", then absolutely not
Let's not start that game again, of looking to revive old resentments, just as our new owners look to have things under control. Besides, why further complicate an already complex issue? Leave things be |
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Reply | Fan-owned Exeter
at 13:19 2 Dec 2025
Supporters Trust membership is in decline, with several recent resignations from membership. This simply wouldn't be happening with a healthy Trust
You're absolutely correct about those gifting the Golden Share taking steps which won't allow those in temporary positions at the Trust to take any actions based on lack of transparency and communication
The word "complacency" cropped up in the article about Exeter. We must remain eternally vigilant |
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Reply | Fan-owned Exeter
at 12:16 2 Dec 2025
“Trust members will be watching closely to make sure that transparency and accountability don’t slip. This is a supporter-owned club, and the fans must have a genuine voice and meaningful role in how it’s run.”
Amen to that |
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