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Fantastic player for us and first name (after John Atyeo) on my all time BCFC players list.

Obviously, like all things to do with them and us, there is no comparison. Our average is 22,179 so far this season which is just over 82% capacity. Their meagre average is currently 8,039 which is 73% capacity (based on 11k capacity, probs more now with their massive new cow shed) Why do they keep shooting themselves in the foot ?

Wouldn't surprise me; "Disaster waiting to happen. Some major defects ready to unveil themselves apparently - to do with drainpipes or something " "I got into so much trouble about that from the person that told me. Glad I didn't say any more."

Same as all clubs, tickets sold I would think.

Blimey ! A couple of sensible Pikeys; I have just read an article concerning Tommy Widdington, young players and the Teds. Said Teds have just signed a young player from Aldershot Town, released as 16 year old by Ipswich but didn't give up and has fought back, they have paid 250,000 for him and loaned him back for season, he went there because of their reputation for developing players and giving them a chance. All this is a lesson to our own youngsters who were not given chance, don't give up, also a lesson to Rovers , if you don't give youngsters a chance they will not want to come here, as a life long Rovers fan the article does not make for enjoyable reading. City do a good job on attracting young supporters and families of that there is no doubt. But they have a user friendly stadium that holds 27,000, so lots of space on an average game to put the discounted ticket holders. Plus, their main attraction is a higher level/standard of football which is the main attraction for the young. Our new owners seem to be slowly improving our facilities, but without progression on the pitch it doesn’t matter what deals/discounts are offered, the young won’t come in their numbers.

Hopefully... But I doubt they'll be allowed to do that again - probably just pull down the shutters. (all working fine when I got my beers/grub)

There were over 180 tickets allocated for Lansdown Restaurant hospitality. I can't see all those being sold at £144 each, so a few to be released later this week amongst others.

Tote ender.

I'd expect it to sell out by the end of the day. (then all the "spare" tickets will start popping up)

Knockout

just listened to it and enjoyed it. Agreed with nearly all Ian said - except for the McCrorie bit above. Congrats re Talk Sport.

Only two mentions of their low attendance on their "forum", one of which was accused of being a Ted, otherwise it has been predictably ignored. They bury their heads in the sand - "its what they do".

A load will come up when/if the hospitality seats don't sell - over 180 in the Lansdown restaurant atm.

I was hoping that would never crop up again. Thanks

FWIW, I think his distribution has improved and I say that as someone who used to moan about it (often). His shot stopping is generally very good and he normally comes off his line confidently and decisively, but where he lets himself down occasionally is when he plays short passes to a player who has the opposition bearing down on them. I would say this happens at least once per game and if that pass is to Williams we are liable to concede a chance or goal. The pass is either too slow or he just doesn't see the danger. I'm not sure that is something that he can improve.

Which is strange as he was more or less correct...

From the Pikeys forum; Overall attendance : 8,013 Blackpool following : 561.

May have well have been.

I can't see any attendance figures on their site for any games. But it wouldn't surprise me if it was sub 8k.

Agree with that. Against a team with some excellent players for this level and who had a clear week, I thought we did well and got a very hard earned point. Four points from the two games against them is a very good return imo. Pleased with the performance and the point against one of the best teams in the division.

You sound surprised.

A new stand built with Portaloos ? Really ? Now that really is tinpot.

Last five games away, they've won four and drawn one. Scored 14, conceded 7. This is a very difficult game, despite our away game against them.

I suppose people learn and people change ?

Absolutely spot on.