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Not sure if posted elsewhere, but for those interested the full Points West programme from 1982 is also worth watching as well: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DrH_YEoY8YM

Ironically he contributed though by helping to abolish the maximum wage. And presenting Match of the Day of course!

Even though I loved watching him, I never quite understood how we managed to sign Harford given our financial position - and in Division 3 by that stage. That World in Action documentary on the other thread seems to ask the same question. If wiki is to be believed we signed him for £160k in Aug 81 and sold him 7 months later in March 82 for £100k. Further evidence of the financial mismanagement, I guess.

I think I watched that back in 1982, but seeing that again does remind you - again - just how incompetent the running of the club was and how badly the AG8 were treated - including from supposed fans (one player received threats re what they would do to his wife and kids).

I saw this on twitter so it’s certainly been recognised by the Mann family.

Really good tribute today; well done City and Scott Davidson. Brought a tear to my eye. Memories. Unfortunately my Dad was too unwell to attend today but on the bright side my daughter attended her second game today - first one was when she was 5; she’s now 22! - and my wife attended for the first time in 16 and a half years. Plus a gutsy win and it’s my birthday tomorrow - well today now! A good day all round.

When Pearson talked of heart it seemed to me that he was talking more about about strength/guts to put in a tackle, stop a cross, block a shot, communicate well with a team mate rather than general motivation. It was about the incidents by individuals that led to goals. A good example would be Vyner on the third goal - a soft challenge; well actually no challenge at all.

I thought he had a go at the ref and got booked for his troubles.

To be fair, he did say at the start that he needed three clear outs (windows)

Pearson said before the match that Idehen was brought into the squad to give more cover because if we got an injury early in the match, it would be too much of a risk to throw Cundy on so early. But yes I expect Cundy to come into the team soon as he improves his fitness, especially after Pearson’s post match comments.

He didn’t name any players so I think it’s fine. He was just laying down the gauntlet for players between now and the end of the season. Shape up or you”ll be gone. And we all know that there are some players (often mentioned on this forum!) who switch off/are too weak in defence. They need to improve or they’ll be gone - and that is quite right if we want to improve. Shame Baker is injured though.

“If the players don’t start getting a grip, they’ll be gone”. “If players aren’t going to do their jobs, then we’ve got to replace them.”

Korey did play 28 times for Norwich the season they got promoted to the Premier League so I don’t think we can take all the credit.

Soft.

Pearson said before the match that Cundy still not fully fit.

I think he just ballsed up his VAR job interview.

Ooops! Replays show it is onside!

Grimsby did drop into the National League at the end of last season.

Four game touchline ban for LJ - won’t be a great start for his next job. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60348249

Wonder if we can claim senior tickets early!

Hope that’s just cramp for Williams

Cod off already

Few errors from Klose as well now; bet he’s knackered

Yes!

Give him a chance to get injured first!