wendyredredrobin Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Has anyone noticed any similarities to the period up to our promotion to the top tier. Ground improvements - the Dolman stand had just been built. Young inexperienced manager given time to develop, Struggling in the second tier before becoming established, then getting promoted. A chairman willing and able to invest heavily in the club. A superb youth setup - The likes of Merrick, Collier, Whitehead, Tainton, Garland, Gow, Richie were all examples of homegrown talent progressing from the youth setup to the reserves and then into the first team. The gas were crap. Could it be that history is beginning to repeat itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I'm still wearing flares and platform shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted September 8, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 You'll have them confiscated at the turnstiles...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Has anyone noticed any similarities to the period up to our promotion to the top tier. Ground improvements - the Dolman stand had just been built. Young inexperienced manager given time to develop, Struggling in the second tier before becoming established, then getting promoted. A chairman willing and able to invest heavily in the club. A superb youth setup - The likes of Merrick, Collier, Whitehead, Tainton, Garland, Gow, Richie were all examples of homegrown talent progressing from the youth setup to the reserves and then into the first team. The gas were crap. Could it be that history is beginning to repeat itself? Ok, but most of that is true of the late 60s, not the 70s. Dolman was built in ?1968. Harry Dolman was Chair from way back. Dicks was appointed in ?1967. Youth policy started in the late 1960s. So if history is repeating itself, will it take another five or six seasons for this to all come to fruition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 12 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Has anyone noticed any similarities to the period up to our promotion to the top tier. Ground improvements - the Dolman stand had just been built. Young inexperienced manager given time to develop, Struggling in the second tier before becoming established, then getting promoted. A chairman willing and able to invest heavily in the club. A superb youth setup - The likes of Merrick, Collier, Whitehead, Tainton, Garland, Gow, Richie were all examples of homegrown talent progressing from the youth setup to the reserves and then into the first team. The gas were crap. Could it be that history is beginning to repeat itself? No, a lot of talk but lets see what the next month brings first shall we. We run around a lot and get tired, we have a lot to learn and a long way to go to get anywhere near; Even our leader LJ said "we think we are better than we are" We are ok in defence but the middle is over run too easy and we lack exp up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 There were ten years in both decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 52 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Ok, but most of that is true of the late 60s, not the 70s. Dolman was built in ?1968. Harry Dolman was Chair from way back. Dicks was appointed in ?1967. Youth policy started in the late 1960s. So if history is repeating itself, will it take another five or six seasons for this to all come to fruition? Five or six seasons? We'll be in Europe by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 It was mentioned last night that every single club is looking at our talented squad of young players coming through. We are starting to be taken seriously. Apprently on our balance sheet, as assets we have one of the most valuable squads in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 21 minutes ago, Up The City! said: It was mentioned last night that every single club is looking at our talented squad of young players coming through. We are starting to be taken seriously. Apprently on our balance sheet, as assets we have one of the most valuable squads in the league. Hmm, would call that to question. According to our management team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, cynic said: Why not wait and see what the next 6 months bring instead of the next few games ? Because that spoils ALL the fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, BigTone said: I'm still wearing flares and platform shoes ... along with his scarf tied around his wrist, and a lovely Tam 'o Shanter on his bonce, innit Big Tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: ... along with his scarf tied around his wrist, and a lovely Tam 'o Shanter on his bonce, innit Big tone? Did we meet in Bailey's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 53 minutes ago, swanker said: Five or six seasons? We'll be in Europe by then! After Brexit they might not let us. It's crap anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigTone said: Did we meet in Bailey's ? Did we sing Shang a lang while we ran with the gang ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Me back in the day. Still wear the shirt !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigTone said: Did we sing Shang a lang while we ran with the gang ? Ahhh, the dear old 70s. Can still see those Swindon fans legging it as the City boys chase them out of their own end. Not glorifying it, folks. Not saying it was right or one should copy our behaviour, just reporting history. "We took the Town End, We took the Town end" ahhh nostalgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigTone said: Me back in the day What on Thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: What on Thursday? My look changed a tad on a Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 The main difference is the standard of the relative leagues are much higher now, the Championship is closer to the old Div 1 than the old Div 2, there were hardly any foreign players in those days. I can't see a Championship finishing in the top two with a team of youngsters like we did in the old Div 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Ok, but most of that is true of the late 60s, not the 70s. Dolman was built in ?1968. Harry Dolman was Chair from way back. Dicks was appointed in ?1967. Youth policy started in the late 1960s. So if history is repeating itself, will it take another five or six seasons for this to all come to fruition? think the dolman opened in 1972. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 16 minutes ago, BigTone said: Me back in the day. Still wear the shirt !! Bet you still wear the medallion, you absolute heartbreaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Bet you still wear the medallion, you absolute heartbreaker. I do, I do Love and peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: Has anyone noticed any similarities to the period up to our promotion to the top tier. Ground improvements - the Dolman stand had just been built. Young inexperienced manager given time to develop, Struggling in the second tier before becoming established, then getting promoted. A chairman willing and able to invest heavily in the club. A superb youth setup - The likes of Merrick, Collier, Whitehead, Tainton, Garland, Gow, Richie were all examples of homegrown talent progressing from the youth setup to the reserves and then into the first team. The gas were crap. Could it be that history is beginning to repeat itself? I have to take issue with you here... Aren't we talking about that world famous Watney Cup winning Rovers side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Up The City! said: It was mentioned last night that every single club is looking at our talented squad of young players coming through. We are starting to be taken seriously. Apprently on our balance sheet, as assets we have one of the most valuable squads in the league. Who mentioned this? And what clubs said this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthered Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 40 minutes ago, BigTone said: Did we meet in Bailey's ? Have you still got your priority card......Had mine confiscated for fighting with the welsh boys on a Saturday night....Good old days eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, kevthered said: Have you still got your priority card......Had mine confiscated for fighting with the welsh boys on a Saturday night....Good old days eh New look Tone in 75. Getting down, getting with it, movin, an groovin !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Up The City! said: It was mentioned last night that every single club is looking at our talented squad of young players coming through. We are starting to be taken seriously. Apprently on our balance sheet, as assets we have one of the most valuable squads in the league. Can you run the numbers on that? It would be interesting to discuss. Love it to be true. We would have a way to go to match Premier league clubs or Monaco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, BigTone said: I do, I do Love and peace Isn't that what some other bloke said who also wore a medallion in the 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: Isn't that what some other bloke said who also wore a medallion in the 70s You forgot the "man" at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 13 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: Isn't that what some other bloke said who also wore a medallion in the 70s Robbored ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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