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Thread | X
at 18:34 15 Jan 2025
Either I’m going mad or something else…..
Post just on X that looked like it was from the official ITFC account saying Philogene had signed a 4.5 year contract for an undisclosed record fee. It disappeared and I can’t find it again. Anyone else see it? |
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Thread | London Stadium (WHU) - some observations
at 17:34 22 Sep 2024
Made a last minute decision to go to watch West Ham v Chelsea yesterday. Some thoughts on the set up there.
Access is very easy. 10 minute walk from Stratford station. You can clearly tell it’s a purpose built big event stadium. Security is on the outer perimeter and once in you can walk round the whole stadium freely. Literally dozens of food and drink outlets, pretty expensive but marginally cheaper (6.48 v 7.10 for a pint for example) once you scan your ticket to go inside the ground. Even more refreshments inside. More variety indoors too. Burgers are expensive at about £12, with meal deals putting that up to about £18! Found a chicken Balti pie for just over a fiver though which was nice.
You have to save your ticket to your apple wallet or print at home, they didn’t accept showing the pdf on your phone.
Huge stadium, I was in the upper tier and you are a long way from the pitch.
Given there was 60k in attendance, the atmosphere and noise was akin to PR with 14k in attendance. So many day trippers (yes, I know I was one) but my whole area was a sea of late turners up, leave their seat 10 mins before half time, come back 10 minutes into the second half and leave at about 75 minutes. Oh, and for the half and half scarf haters, get your counselling booked in now! The place was a sea of them, with vendors all along the approach to the stadium selling their Chinese wares.
The game itself was poor. Chelsea looked sharp on the counter but WHU were woeful I thought. No shape on attack and once Summerville went off, very little going forward. Antonio looked disinterested. Back line was poorly disciplined, think we may have some joy there. They really struggled against width and pace.
Post game, they’ve really got this sorted. Thousands heading in the same direction were herded thoroughly barriers that were not previously there and amazingly put into place during the game. Bottle necks at the station were avoided by holding the advancing masses with stop/go signs and lines of stewards. Felt like cattle but it did work effectively. Entrance to Westfields was blocked off to force everyone around the perimeter.
All in all, a very ‘corporate sport’ day. Well organised but no real passion from fans or players. Give me PR any day of the week.
Oh, and £65 for a ‘cheap’ ticket directly from WHU.
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Thread | Hypothetical Ticket Sale
at 08:53 2 May 2024
A friend of mine asked me last night if someone offered me £5,000 for my ticket on Saturday, would I sell it.
Now, don't get me wrong, £5k is a lot of cash for me but it would be a definite no.
Just got me wondering, how much would it take to prise that ticket out of your hands..... |
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Thread | London Blues
at 10:53 1 Apr 2024
Morning all
Does anyone know a decent London pub that will definitely be showing the game later?
Thanks!! |
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Thread | Lawrence Shankland
at 09:38 17 Jan 2024
He looks like the sort of striker that would fit into the number 9 role well here. 18 months left on his contract, scores for fun, 6 foot 1. £1.5-£2m I reckon. |
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Thread | Radio 2
at 09:37 29 Sep 2023
Just as the earworm of voulez-vous was subsiding, Radio 2 play it again.
Damn it. |
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Thread | 22.00 from Southampton
at 16:41 19 Sep 2023
Anyone else supposed to be dashing back to the station to get this train? Looks like it’s disappeared from the timetable!! |
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Thread | QPR tickets
at 10:15 16 Aug 2023
I was lucky enough to secure a ticket on Friday morning. It's not arrived through the post yet - is anyone else still waiting? |
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Thread | Bracknell Town today
at 18:58 22 Oct 2022
Took the kids today to watch Bracknell v North Leigh. Some observations.
Tidy little ground, two very small seating areas with single layer standing around the whole ground. Could walk all the way round with no barriers in place, although there are a couple of spots where they could easily be put in if they are needed for segregation. Whole ground is in very good repair and is obviously well maintained.
Small, but nice, bar and a reasonably priced burger and chips outlet.
Pitch looked good to start but cut up quite easily as the game went on. Turf was wet which wouldn't have helped. Not a quagmire by any stretch but there were a few bobbles evident as the game progressed.
Bracknell won 6-0 and, as the scoreline suggests, it was very comfortable. North Leigh were awful but Bracknell were impressive against them. Really evident patterns of play, wanted to play out the back whenever they could but not afraid to hoof for some variation. Full backs, particularly the left back, overlapped constantly and their delivery into the box was in the most part good.
Can't really comment on their defensive ability as it wasn't really put under any real pressure.
2 stand out players for me. Left winger/inside left number 11 (surname was English) was very impressive and had a few tricks up his sleeve. MoM for me.
Striker number 9 (surname Esprit) was a really sharp player. Seemed pacy and definitely an eye for goal.
Their owner, Kayne SB, was walking about through the whole game with his Mrs and family, chatting to fans as he went.
Ref was good, better than most we've had this year!
Really good set up and a decent looking team to be fair, shame the oppo weren't a bit better to see what they had in defence.
All in all, looks a well run club with some talent in the ranks. Nice family atmosphere and no idiots in attendance.
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Thread | Season Ticket Question
at 11:21 30 May 2022
Quick question - I'm looking to get a season ticket for myself and my daughter in the Family Area of the West Stand. Thing is, she won't be able to make every game - would I still be allowed in if I don't have a kid in tow?
Thanks |
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Thread | Accrington tickets
at 12:58 28 Sep 2021
Just wondering if anyone can help with this question. How long has it been taking, this season, for away tickets to arrive by post?
Previous seasons have been pretty quick but am just getting a bit twitchy in case my Accrington tickets, purchased today, don't arrive before I leave home. We are staying with friends so will be leaving on Thursday.
Is there a plan B, where you can get replacement tickets on the day if you can show proof of purchase? |
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Thread | EFL House
at 13:55 4 Mar 2021
Anyone with a good US accent fancy phoning EFL House - (0) 1772 325800?
Act like an impatient American, wondering how long all this paperwork is going to take. |
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Thread | Scattergun Blame
at 09:41 19 Feb 2021
On Tuesday it was all about Evans and structure.
Today, it's senior pros with bad attitudes.
Tomorrow? I'm going for refereeing mistakes. Or he'll throw someone like Kenlock under the bus.
Never Lambert's fault though is it? |
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Thread | Lambert - has anyone met him?
at 13:27 12 Feb 2021
If so, is he as miserable and aloof as he seems?
I can only speak from my own experience - went to a few away games last season, my kids are always keen to get there early to see the players arrive. Without fail, PL was off the coach, eyes down, avoiding the fans and virtually sprinting into the ground. Not even a wave or a smile.
Accrington away springs to mind, the contrast between Lambert and the staff, players and even owner (Andy Holt) of Accrington was marked. An owner who mingled with fans, home and away, was approachable and clearly enjoyed his role. |
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Thread | The scary thing is....
at 12:31 12 Feb 2021
if, by some miracle, we fluke it into the play offs and somehow win them, then Lambert won't be going anywhere.
We will get absolutely destroyed in the Championship. |
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Thread | How about the press boycott the club?
at 08:45 12 Feb 2021
With Phil being banned and Lambert being so arrogant that he thinks that he can pick and choose when he faces the media, perhaps the press could collectively show a strong message back by refusing to interview and report on the club.
Fill the pages concentrating on lower league clubs, emerging local talent and the such.
If they only do it for a couple of weeks, at least it will show some solidarity that the current media relations are not satisfactory. |
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Thread | Team for Tuesday
at 13:40 30 Nov 2020
What it should be:
Holy
Chambers Woolf McGuinness Ward
Bennetts Dozzell McGavin Lankester
Drinan Jackson
But we are awful when we play 4-4-2................ |
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Thread | Paul Anderson
at 10:20 30 Jun 2020
Really pleased for him. Took a step down, fought off injury and gets his just rewards. Seems like a top bloke too.
Well done fella! |
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Thread | FanZone
at 14:42 14 Feb 2020
Only manage to get to PR 2 or 3 times per season. I always bring my daughters and find the FanZone great for a pre-match pint as there is stuff going on for the kids to engage with as well.
I see it's closed tomorrow, has anyone got any tips for a pre-match pint/kid friendly location?
Many thanks!!! |
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