hollydog

Sadly very true. There’s lots of talk about inconsistency (either the team or individual) but actually inconsistency is just a symptom of not being good enough at the relevant level.

Need to be careful with that argument - (Scottish) North Sea Oil was the only thing that kept the Thatcher government solvent in the 80’s.

Apart from all of the dead people of course.

Centre forward?

I was too young to remember his first few games so can’t really help. There was something about the team that ultimately got promoted “growing together” though. 72/73 and 73/74 we were good but inconsistent but by 74/75 the year before we got promoted we were turning into a really solid side and almost unbeatable at home. I hope you’re right!?

Steady on! I like Alex but we had Gerry Gow at 17!

Our goalkeeper is literally “big house”?

I get that but from a personal basis (and I’ve been watching since 71 this feels an unusually grim/ grey period. Perhaps it’s just my age!

Ditto. I am Devon based as I think are you.

Rubbish. Not biased at all. Can’t believe you’re having a go at MT, a true legend. Football commentary is not easy.

Rubbish. I have been a big critic of Bakinson but he was good today, especially out of possession.

I have been a harsh critic of O’Dowda, Bakinson and Vyner all of whom played very well today.

Reflects my view entirely. Can’t understand why Pearson would pick them. Quite simply they cannot do the basics. Whilst the squad is poor it is also the most expensive - by some margin - than any we have had yet the end product is non existent. Pearson has to take some blame.

Bakinson awful. Cannot do the basics. Vyner - he’s been here years; nowhere near the standard. Tanner not ready and too much expected of Massengo and Atkinson who are still learning.

Shame he went home at H-T.Pathetic effort for 3rd goal.

But no shots on target?

Me too. Can’t believe why anybody would want to say anything else after today. What is wrong with people?

Good point and for smaller councils there is always the kudos of having a league football team. Rochdale get mentioned every Saturday afternoon on the tv but somewhere much bigger eg Wakefield doesn’t.

I realise that - i’m a Chartered Town Planner and am Head of Planning at a south west Council. But there was a long dialogue between Brentford FC and the Council, who assisted in finding a site before an application was submitted. Ditto Liverpool Council were instrumental in finding a site for Everton. My own experience while working at a Council includes helping a premiership rugby club find a site. My point is that local Councils can choose (or not) to help facilitate a relocation/redevelopment. The contributions under Section 106 are a matter of planning policy and are applicable to all developers.

https://chiswickherald.co.uk/brentford-fc-sign-planning-agreement-with-hounslow-council-p2256-95.htm Am I allowed to compare QPR with Brentford?

Actually comparing Exeter City Council with Hammersmith and Fulham Council. Would also add that Liverpool City Council , Bradford City Council, Newcastle City Council have actively helped their clubs redevelop and/or relocate. I used Exeter as an example as I live nearby and worked there for several years. Glad I made thee laugh though?

I love Loftus Road. Proper ground bang in the community. My view is that the Council should do all they can to help relocate them locally. Other Councils do much to support their club eg Exeter City Council bought St James Park to keep the club afloat. Councils have a duty to support the culture in their area.

Well done! Get a badge.

I assume this post is tongue in cheek.

Certainly not a ramble - well considered and accurate in my view.