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wendyredredrobin

wendyredredrobin

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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?

 

The Dolman Pragmatist

The Dolman Pragmatist

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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?

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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.

swanker

swanker

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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!

Up The City!

Up The City!

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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.

ZiderEyed

ZiderEyed

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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?

AppyDAZE

AppyDAZE

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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

AppyDAZE

AppyDAZE

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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?

BigTone

BigTone

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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 ?

42nite

42nite

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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!

 

AppyDAZE

AppyDAZE

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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

ashton_fan

ashton_fan

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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

pillred

pillred

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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.

BigTone

BigTone

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5 minutes ago, Septic Peg said:

Bet you still wear the medallion, you absolute heartbreaker. 

I do, I do :hug:Love and peace :wub:

AppyDAZE

AppyDAZE

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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?

Jackson Lamb

Jackson Lamb

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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?

 

 

kevthered

kevthered

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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

BigTone

BigTone

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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 !!!

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hoxton casual

hoxton casual

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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!

EstoniaTallinnRed

EstoniaTallinnRed

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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.        

 

BigTone

BigTone

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13 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said:

Isn't that what some other bloke said who also wore a medallion in the 70s

Robbored ?

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BigTone

BigTone

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14 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said:

Now then now then no need for that

Sorry Mr Saville but you should see him strut his funky stuff !!

swanker

swanker

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8 hours ago, ashton_fan said:

 I can't see a Championship finishing in the top two with a team of youngsters like we did in the old Div 2

Totally agree. You can't win anything with kids?

Guest

Guest

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15 hours ago, cynic said:

Why not wait and see what the next 6 months bring instead of the next few games ?

 

Many seem to be excited about our current situation; in the league its 6points from 5games, choosing to ignore the fact that SO FAR its a worse start than last season which was 9points from 5games. (and that was a terrible season)

I can understand the hope that comes from the current talk coming from the management and yes things may improve, but on the field they have yet to show that they will improve, in our points tally, at least.......to date.

6months you say, yes whatever, points mean prizes...talk gets nothing and yes we will indeed see......in time.

kevthered

kevthered

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16 hours ago, BigTone said:

New look Tone in 75.  Getting down, getting with it, movin, an groovin !!!

baileys.jpg

I know all that Tone but you still can't come in with out your privilege card

BigTone

BigTone

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5 minutes ago, kevthered said:

I know all that Tone but you still can't come in with out your privilege card

The privilege was all theirs just to have me getting down & funky in their club. :dancing6:

Reigate Red

Reigate Red

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15 hours ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said:

You forgot the "man" at the end.        

 

 

Just played it through and was distracted by the audience. They really loved that :bored: 

cidered abroad

cidered abroad

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19 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?

 

You missed out the "Flying Pig" as he was jokingly called by some irreverent fans.

And yes, we could be inching our way to the promised land.

Guest

Guest

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1 hour ago, cynic said:

Someone stated on another thread that the last 20 games in the league we have won 9 drawn 6 lost 5 (I think thats what was stated).

That gives us 33 points or 1.65 points per game, which equates to 75 points over 46 games.

Yeah, stats - but that aint bad (provided those stats are correct, I've not checked).

Maybe true but we had Tammy for most of them, I was also looking back as well......to LJ`s comments about this time last year (I think it was after Brum game) he said we must learn and fast we know what happened shortly after that.

As the saying goes we can "talk the talk but can we walk the walk"

I think we now have a less exp side this season, compared to this time last season; so indeed we are going to have to learn and fast this season as the newbies will need time to adjust. Young lads coming in may or may not come good and some may play in the first team, but the time is now this league is upon us, as we will find out this coming month. 

Huntstile Red

Huntstile Red

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20 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said:

Struggling in the second tier before becoming established,

I like the comparison, wendy, but I just don't get people's understanding of the word 'established'. For me, it doesn't mean a few months of not being in the relegation zone. Not even Preston are established in this division and they keep finishing above us. For me personally, established means 4, 5, 6 years safely above the dogfight in the bottom 6 or so. Nothing less.I look forward to that between now and 2022.

EstoniaTallinnRed

EstoniaTallinnRed

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2 hours ago, Reigate Red said:

 

Just played it through and was distracted by the audience. They really loved that :bored: 

If you enjoyed that, this is a football related one.    

 

EstoniaTallinnRed

EstoniaTallinnRed

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2 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said:

I saw him live at the Bierkeller (?). It was an experience to say the least!

He was a very talented song writer too, he wrote  "The Living Years"  What he is doing now,  I don't know,  probably retired as he is 67,  I believe.

Lanterne Rouge

Lanterne Rouge

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2 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said:

He was a very talented song writer too, he wrote  "The Living Years"  What he is doing now,  I don't know,  probably retired as he is 67,  I believe.

I think he collaborated a fair bit with Tracey Ullman along with Kirsty Macoll as well.

Guest

Guest

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13 hours ago, cynic said:

Your point about Tammy is superfluous as we are obviously still going to score goals - as indicated by having scored 8 in the league already and 8 in the cup. By my reckoning, thats 16 already this season. Tammy who ? :shifty:

Great win today as well :clapping:

It was a win, albeit slightly fortunate; still behind on last seasons total points to date however and another 8 to find this month to match last seasons tally.

The "old boys" keeping us in it atm with the 5m man yet to show.

Much left to do yet :glare:

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