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Post by hawke on Oct 27, 2023 22:04:14 GMT
I really shouldn’t but I always fall into this trap. Don’t talk about politics, religion or football…..
Hillsborough Owl might not want to join in but maybe this weekend they perk up.
I was tempted to go to Harrogate Town tomorrow as I have never been there and all local ru clubs are away. But I may now have another commitment.
Middlesbrough are on the up so perhaps Tykemania will be motivated to comment or Capybara might reappear. Not sure if our middle man has contacted him yet.
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Post by karma on Oct 28, 2023 7:36:40 GMT
When there's a pause in a conversation I want to fill it , likewise with a blank space on a new thread.And I've just noticed if you're a bit of a 'hollow drum' ie not a lot to say but talk a lot you get bumped up to Jn member.
I'm surprised at you Hawke but also very pleased , there's lot's of sport out there ,I mean live sport including association football.
Remember the old days, there was a cricket season and a football season and seemingly very little overlap. I remember the sadness when the football season came to an end ( I'd go to all the York city games home, away , ist team and reserves) - this sadness and genuine grief was tempered by playing and watching cricket. Rugby League (which was my game) also ran in line with the winter's footy season, now it seems half of the summer is rugby too and half the winter is cricket I'm going to York today to watch York City home to Halifax , one of the division's hot tips for promotion. It's not however a 3:00 start but put back to 5:30 to feed tv's insatiable appetite for armchair supporters - hope this doesn't sound like a criticism , personally I'd rather be there than getting square. Eyes that is. I rarely watch live sport on TV when I can go and take in the atmosphere and of course like cricket , engage other supporters in intelligent conversation. I appreciate that currently my health and family circumstances allow me to do this and realise things can change
I went to watch Guiseley last Tuesday night at home to Marine , a club from Crosby Liverpool. A couple of leagues below the National League in which York play but still a pretty high standard and a crowd of maybe 400. Marine are near the top of their division but Guiseley 'thumped them 4 - 2 a cracking game with cracking goals at a family club. While watching the Guiseley game I was listening to York City's game that Tuesday evening - they were playing at top team Chesterfield and York themselves got 'thumped 4 - 0. I tend to sit for the first hal of a game chat to friends old and new, maybe have a cup of tea , maybe a portion of chips .Second half I like to get some execise and do a few circuits of the ground , watching the game and in this case listening to Chesterfield v York. People gave me funny looks when I cheered at the wrong times
Should be over 5,000 at York for the game .All-seater stadium . I was brought up to stand and enjoy it but I can get used to sitting now. The darker days of the cricket break are softened by attending other sport.Come on York you're bouncing along just above the relegation zone
PS Only been to watch Harrogate once (they were home to york) - their manager , Simon Weaver, gives a very good post-match interview , honest with his criticism. He should by now be giving the best interviews as I think he's been the manager for maybe 14 years, It helps when your dad owns the club
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Post by byased on Oct 28, 2023 10:28:34 GMT
I am going to watch Scarborough play at Tamworth today. It is an hours drive, and my brother lives half way along the journey so picking him up on route. Next week going up to watch Scarborough in the FA Cup against Forest Green, my second and third teams, so can't win or lose that day. So by next week I will have seen Scarborough more than the Baggies this season. Went to see them on Tuesday night v QPR.I did invite Seth junior, but he couldn't make a midweek away game due to work. He didn't miss much. Baggies not good, but QPR are awful.
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Post by karma on Oct 28, 2023 12:03:33 GMT
Ah The Seadogs as Scarborough are sometimes known .Always look out for their results and seen them play more locally to me in recent years at Guiseley and Farsley
I used to enjoy the games v York City when we were in the same division and their management team of Johnathan Greening (forward) and Michael Ingham (Goalkeeper) are ex York players . As is one of my favourite players of all time at Scarborough , Michael Coulson , very skillfull forward and a delight to watch, he might be knocking on a bit now , his other job was managing the adjacent Sports Centre to Scarboroughs current relatively new ground.
Enjoy all those games Byased
is that old joke still doing the rounds about" Q) how many games do the baggies play in a season A) About half"?
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Post by byased on Oct 28, 2023 18:53:49 GMT
Considering cashflow issues, small squad, and injuries to most forwards, Baggies not doing too badly. New ownership hopefully in place for next season, so staying in championship will be the main aim I think. Coulson came on as sub today, but could not change the course of the game. Tamworth just a bit quicker, but not much in it. Very good second goal from Tamworth late on settled it. Jon Greening spent 5 or 6 seasons with the Baggies, and was captain of the championship winning team in 2008. Good player. Scarborough v Forest Green next week is a sell out, managed to get two tickets via Forest Green. Should be a good old fashioned cup tie, with neither side wanting a draw.
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Post by karma on Oct 28, 2023 20:41:01 GMT
Well done Tamworth and Scarborough v Forrest Green next week , not sure what the Scarborough capacity is but the ground has loads of atmosphere and plenty of support.
I went to York City for televised 5:30 game v top four team, Halifax ,in National League . York went a goal down just after half-time but managed to get an equaliser on 94 minutes, a draw but felt like a win to a struggling team !!! York have had 3 owners and several managers over last 3 years . Takes time to turn a team round.
Next week it's a small Scottish chest infection ie a' Week Off' from the league , as you know the FA Cup . York are drawn at Chester but last time I went there v York City I stood with the home supporters. An idiot of a home supporter just kept shouting " Yorkshire paedo's , Jimmy Saville " over and over to such a degree that even his fellow supporters told him to shut up , which he wouldn't so moved away . Most unpleasant so I'm going to watch a National Leaguue North game locally , Farsley v Darlington ( I'll probably take my radio and listen to some of the Chester v York cup tie while watching Farsley and while doing a few laps of the ground.
Good win for Leeds United, bit early in the season to know how things are going to work out re promotion or relegation. I suppose it's not too important how you start the season but how you finish the season most certainly is!
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Post by hawke on Oct 29, 2023 6:29:13 GMT
I've said all this before but.... My one visit to Scarborough FC was when Yorkshire were rained off. Must have been August/Sept. Remember some excellent McCain's French Onion soup!! It was the McCain Stadium I believe. I saw Hull FC at York RLFC at Wigginton Rd in the seventies. And I recall seeing York City win 4-1 at Hull City in the sixties, 4-1 I think, totally unexpected. Hull C were promoted that year. I have family links with Farsley and am often in the village but my only time watching them was 74-75 at Elland Rd when they played Tranmere in the FA Cup 1st Rd. Lost 2-0. Steve Coppell played for Tranmere. I saw Guiseley about five years ago, beating Shildon in the FA Cup, 6-0. I was also there when the throw-in incident controversy occurred, just in front of me, but I was on my phone looking for a Leeds Utd score and had to watch it later on the BBC. Been to Halifax Town a couple of times. Once in the Cup versus Whitby in the eighties. Whitby scored a late winner and a crowd invasion ensued with mounted police separating the fans. Those were the days!
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Post by karma on Oct 29, 2023 7:28:26 GMT
Wow Hawke, you've obviously had a good share of live sport varied and historic games.
I used to travel on the pullman buses to watch York City, travelled all over, gave me a good grounding in geography.In fact the first time I visited Hull was to watch the York win 1 - 4 and if I remember correctly York supporters were behind one goal (the narrow end with the supermarket behind) Also if my memory serves me well that was the fantastic Hull City team with Waggy and Butler.
Loved going to Scarborough v York City games too. Most footy though was Division 3 North. Until they hit the heady heights of Div2
I occasionally watched York Rugby League and the biggest crowd was when they were home to Leeds, switched to York City's Bootham Crescent ground, York lost.Good crowdcand game
If it isn't obvious, I do like live sport in preference to same on TV, couple of weeks ago saw Guiseley footy in West Riding Cup v Ilkley . Ilkley gave a good account of themselves but gradually the 'men v boys' began to tell . I left when it was 9-1 ( and the '1' was the best goal of the match) finished 10 - 1 , a little one sided but Ilkley didn't stop running.
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Post by newby on Oct 29, 2023 8:40:37 GMT
Good win for Leeds United yesterday, is it just because everything has to be shortened these days but most of the media seem to want to drop the United. I lost interest really when Bielsa was sacked and I didn't enjoy their time in the Premier league. I much prefer the getting there than the arriving.
Tough task this season with Leicester and Ipswich currently hogging the top two places. Leeds play at Leicester next friday which may tell us how good their chances are.
I used to hate the Scarborough v York games in the 90's. Watching my otherwise very placid eldest son get together with his school mates, including the young Jonno Greening, and join up with the great unwashed taunting the away supporters. He's turned out alright, but it's still my pet hate in football.
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Post by karma on Oct 29, 2023 17:03:55 GMT
Good win for Leeds United yesterday, is it just because everything has to be shortened these days but most of the media seem to want to drop the United. I lost interest really when Bielsa was sacked and I didn't enjoy their time in the Premier league. I much prefer the getting there than the arriving. Tough task this season with Leicester and Ipswich currently hogging the top two places. Leeds play at Leicester next friday which may tell us how good their chances are. I used to hate the Scarborough v York games in the 90's. Watching my otherwise very placid eldest son get together with his school mates, including the young Jonno Greening, and join up with the great unwashed taunting the away supporters. He's turned out alright, but it's still my pet hate in football. I once but once only took my father -in -law , Albert, to the Scarborough v York game at the previous ground . Albert was one of the most placid people you could ever hope to meet . He nearly got ejected when he made a 'joke' to one of the many police officers inside the ground. I never took him again , how would I explain his arrest to my wife and mother-in-law?
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Post by byased on Oct 29, 2023 23:27:35 GMT
I signed up to a website, DT92, (DOING THE 92). It is free to join. Came across it by accident when researching for something. It enables you to put in every game you have ever been to, which tests the memory, but is not that difficult. I think I may have made a few mistakes but not many. It shows that I have attended nearly 1300 matches since 1962, and been to all the current 92 grounds, plus about 50 others. It seems a lot of games, average of 20 or so a season, but it must be true. There is a lot of other interesting information on the site, it is worth a look.
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Post by karma on Oct 30, 2023 7:55:10 GMT
I signed up to a website, DT92, (DOING THE 92). It is free to join. Came across it by accident when researching for something. It enables you to put in every game you have ever been to, which tests the memory, but is not that difficult. I think I may have made a few mistakes but not many. It shows that I have attended nearly 1300 matches since 1962, and been to all the current 92 grounds, plus about 50 others. It seems a lot of games, average of 20 or so a season, but it must be true. There is a lot of other interesting information on the site, it is worth a look. What a fabulous website , I never knew existed , full of really interesting information, I've learned something today , that's why I like this forum and the one you've introduced me to byased. Learning A couple of weeks ago my 'home' team were away (and too far to travel) so I had a choice , equidistant from home to go to either Farsley or Guiseley as these were both themselves playing at home. For a senior like me it costs £9 at Farsley ( National League North) and £8 at Guiseley ( Northern Premier League Premier division) I chose the latter not because it was £1 cheaper but because their opposition included three players whom I'd followed from their days at York City , including their former captain ( Shaun Newton) a former goalie ( Simpson ) and another , forward whos'e name escapes me. Arrived , got my cup of tea, chips ( my one 'luxury' ,never eat these at home) and made my way to my usual seat. I'm not superstitious but I'd never forgive myself if the team lost because I didn't sit in my usual one! Sid hello to friends old and new , including the gentleman on my right whom I didn't know ." Are you home or away " , I asked as my usual breaking the ice question."Neither" he replied "I'm a neutral" And so we got talking . I love accents ( his,Hampshire) and commented he was a long way from home . It transpired he is a Southampton supporter but actually currently lives in the Midlands. He was actually that day ticking off a couple more football grounds being at Guiseley for the first half of the game and , at half time was going to Farsley to tick off that one . In between we discussed the grounds we'd visited over the years , best home /away supporters, best food ( not just chips) etc etc We also got on to talk about cricket , he mentioned Headingley to which he' not yet visited .'Do you go to all home games' he asked oh yes , if I can . He's going to vist next time in the area and start ticking off all the Cricket grounds ( starting with Test venues ) North East Stand Upper , Block 'O' @ Headingley. look forward to meeting again. 'Home or away?' always a good ice- breaker .
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Post by newby on Oct 30, 2023 8:45:33 GMT
Doing the 92 is something I can understand. I'm not sure about the guy doing the first half at Guiseley and the second half at Farsley, that might be taking things a bit far.
Without being disrespectful to non-league football, how low can you go. I mean that purely in terms of tiers in the football pyramid.
Perhaps there should be a special scarf for those who are doing all the grounds so they can seek each other out! Perhaps they should designate a corner of each ground so that these like minded people can meet and share their experiences.
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Post by karma on Oct 30, 2023 22:25:20 GMT
I can understand it too though I think I'd try to watch a full game rather than just tick it from my list of 92 (or however many you want to visit.) Yes a special scarf would be appropriate so that all the ninetytwoers could easily recognise one another. A tie would be nice but as few wear them nowadays...... Maybe an anorak with a large 92 logo.
I did when talking with the guy at Guiseley carefully ask about family because to spend most of your free time ticking off clubs you either don't have a family or, as in his case, you do but a very understanding one.
Mrs. karma encouraged me to renew both my York City season ticket and my YCCC season ticket. She actually treated me to my Yorkshire ticket for my birthday . Like me she knows that where possible to attend it's good for my mental and physical well being.
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Post by byased on Nov 1, 2023 12:22:52 GMT
There are those who get a bit obsessed with something like visiting all the grounds. For some people, it is a way of life, for many personal reasons. It took me 60 years, so not exactly an obsession, but more social, in terms of the people you go with, and the people you meet. Nice to take the Mrs Byased occasionally and do the corporate hospitality bit. My wife used to question the wisdom of taking my son to Albion away games in midweek when he had been at school during the day. I always said it was to help his geography. He is now a sports and geography teacher.
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