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Post by donnylad on Sept 15, 2024 11:06:24 GMT
Karma wrote 'it's not how you start the season but how you finish (the season)'
Very true and that is probably the main cause of grey hair, nervous tics and premature ageing amongst football fans!
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Post by byased on Sept 15, 2024 20:53:00 GMT
I think the football season should end now. Baggies top of the championship, York top of the national league, with Forest Green second. Things can only go downhill from here. Did I see Gateshead, who were top, lost 7-1 yesterday. How did that come about?
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Post by newby on Sept 16, 2024 7:48:50 GMT
Good start for the Baggies, Leeds United form a bit iffy, I hate them losing at home but a 0-1 against Burnley I can kind of understand.
Though I dislike the Premier league there is a grim fascination in watching the bottom 7 or 8 clubs as they fight to get their heads above water in the long struggle to avoid the bottom 3 places come seasons end.
None of the promoted clubs have won yet which gives me some solace.
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Post by karma on Sept 16, 2024 19:00:07 GMT
Meanwhile in the lower divisions, Football teams have been going through endless pre-qualifying and qualifying rounds of the Emirates FA Cup. 🏆
Yesterday afternoon, Sunday, West Yorkshire's Farsley Celtic of the National League North were drawn at home to West Sheffield's Hallam FC who ply their trade in the Northern Counties East Premier Division for the FA Cup 2nd round Qualifying.
Unfortunately, Farsley's home ground pitch (at the Citadel) was still not fit on which to play having recently been re-laid and with the agreement of the FA, Farsley's 'home' tie was played away at Hallam Fc's ground , Sandygate in West Sheffield .
Sandygate is officially recognised as the the World's Oldest Football Ground (1860) .
Fortunately though, Farsley won their Home(away) tie 3 - 1 and have secured in today's draw their next FA Cup game, away at Withernshawe Town who play in the Northern Premier League Division One West at Ericston Park,on Saturday 28th September. This is the Emirates F A Cup Third round Qualifying Round
In between Farsley are due to play their first actual home game this season on Saturday 21st September . I think that's after 8 away 'friendlies and 9 away League and cup games. (so far) Farsley is one of my go-to teams when York City are away or it's too much effort to travel to York. Tomorrow, if I'm up to it it'll be a short trip to watch Guiseley v Morpeth ( whom I've never seen) .
Can't beat live sport , even in the lower leagues ⚽️ 🥅
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Post by byased on Sept 16, 2024 22:20:38 GMT
One of the teams local to me,, Shifnal Town, won through to the next round tonight. I did not really know they had a team, but will follow their fortunes in the next round.
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Post by karma on Sept 17, 2024 19:32:34 GMT
I didn't know Shifnal had a footy team either, I've stayed there more than once. Shifnal Hall and golf Hotel (I think) while visiting the superb RAF Cosford and equally superb Iron Bridge valley. That is unless my geography is totally mis-placed
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Post by byased on Sept 17, 2024 20:21:49 GMT
I think it may be the Telford golf hotel and spa that you stayed at? About 5 miles from Shifnal, and a couple of miles from Ironbridge. I have played golf there, and been to one or two dinners/events. Nice place. Not sure where Shifnals ground is, but will find out, and maybe go and watch them one day.watched York beat the unpleasant Fylde on you tube. York looked good, have they signed a lot of new players?
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Post by karma on Sept 18, 2024 5:48:49 GMT
We stayed at the Telford Hotel and golf complex early last year but also on earlier visits at a hotel complex pretty near RAF Cosford ( which I thought was Shifnal) . Both very good and I suppose when you are using Sat-Nav you easily and safely get to places without fully appreciating the exact geography. Regardless I would strongly recommend both the extensive Iron Bridge museums and the outstanding Air Museum at Cosford.
Last season a York City had a new owner who bought a selection of players before having three (3) different managers! The last manager (Adam Hinshlewood) was brought in with few games left and managed to guide the team to just avoid relegation.
For the current season, Hinshlewood was personally involved in player signings and consequently also terminating some existing contracts plus sending out a number of players on long loans. Many new faces
The manager sets high standards (don't they all) and although it's early days he seems to have brought in attractive play and good performances. Earlier in the season when I attended a game he made four simultaneous substitutions followed a few minutes later by the fifth . All new to me but effective.
Early days but it seems to be working and attracting good crowds too. I don't get to as many games as I would like as I *don't always travel well to North Yorkshire so You Tube provides some limited insight and I have on occasions purchased a 'Livestream' from the League.
* I travelled a couple of miles last night to watch Guiseley home to Morpeth (several leagues below York) , thrilling 3- 3 draw from two very attacking teams
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Post by byased on Sept 23, 2024 12:46:58 GMT
I am at a conference all day in Solihull tomorrow. I have just noticed Solihull Moors are at home to York City in the evening. I think I will stay put for tea, and then go to the match. Never been to the Moors ground. It will make it a long day, but hopefully worthwhile if York get something out of the game.
Weekend results all good again, and Scarborough had a good win.
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Post by karma on Sept 23, 2024 17:11:38 GMT
I'm in the Lake District but will use BBC Sounds to listen to the *2nd half of Solihul v York game on Radio York. If it sounds as though I know what I'm doing, I'm bluffing. Hopefully though a good game in the making ⚽️
* I should have checked my diary earlier, booked dinner at Luigi's and asked them to save us 2 portions of Tiramasu
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Post by byased on Sept 24, 2024 18:11:11 GMT
Seminar mainly about death and divorce. One in three divorces now involve the over 50s, known as silver splitters. Divorce costs the economy 52 billion pounds a year in health issues, lost time at work, court fees etc. The lunch was good. Bought a load of football and cigarette cards at an auction and now having a pint watching the cricket at Solihull Moors. Kick off in 45 mins. Come on York City!
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Post by karma on Sept 24, 2024 21:06:23 GMT
I didn't watch the Solihul Moors v York City game but I listened on my phone. I think there seemed to be too many missed chances from both teams but all of York's goals sounded good and York came away 0 - 3 to take the points and to go equal top of the National League .
I'm envious of your attendance, byased. I'll enjoy looking at the highlights tomorrow but there's no substitutions for being there ⚽️
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Post by byased on Sept 25, 2024 16:49:22 GMT
York looked a good team, and dominated the match throughout. Scoreline did not flatter them.
I liked the skipper, Howe, who looked like an old fashioned northern centre half, but was comfortable on the ball, and a dominant presence all night. Also Felix, who did the link between defence and attack effectively.
Plenty of pace upfront. Keeper looked small, certainly by comparison to the two central defenders, but looked confident.
You should have a good season watching them, Karma, I would be surprised if they did not stay up in the top few.
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Post by newby on Sept 30, 2024 19:02:53 GMT
Still early days in the Championship but some good signs from a couple of Yorkshire clubs, and of course the baggies who top the table at this stage.
We can't let their defeat at the hands of mighty Wednesday pass without comment of course!
Sheffield United, Leeds United and Middlesboro have started well.
Hull City after a poor start look to be finding their feet and even Wednesday look capable of getting enough wins to keep them out of trouble, not to mention their league cup run.
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Post by hillsboroughowl on Oct 1, 2024 10:18:48 GMT
I’m not sure I like “even Wednesday” although I understand the sentiment. I have only seen 2 of the home games so far, so am undefeated. I was in Scarborough for cricket when we played Leeds, and at Headingley last Saturday for the WBA game. I have now declared the football season open.
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