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Ashton Town Away 30th July 7 30 Ko
Widnes Away 5th August 7 30 Ko
Both Stanley XI

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Looking forward to two new grounds. I believe Widnes play at the brand new rugby stadium!!

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Sounds like a possibility, Widnes 5 august 7.30.
Any more details though?
I got dragged to an Everton reserve match there once.
Lucas Neill was playing right back for Everton - can't recall much more.
A touch on the vociferous side, was Lucas Neill that evening. In my humble opinion.
Constantly on to the ref, bless him. At least he cared!

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Widnes ground is on the original site when the club were founder members of the then Northern Union. It was rebuilt about 17 years ago and has seats on all 4 sides with a capacity around 14,000. I suspect they will only open the South stand.

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Another... :)

Scarborough friendly confirmed ? Accrington Stanley FC

:) :) :)

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Stanley have played at this stadium before when we played Runcorn Linnets. Because it is Widnes Vikings ground and an artificial turf as well, this is the reason why Widnes (formally Runcorn) now play there.

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Now this is a new ground. They do not play at the McCain anymore but have moved in with the local rugby club. Is a precedence being set here? Football and Rugby ground sharing!

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bit like emley, and bradford park avenue they did the same years ago didn't work out

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Hi there. McCain Stadium demolished and bulldozed flat I am afraid.

Since reformation in 2007 Scarborough Athletic have been playing in exile down the coast at Bridlington Town's Queensgate Stadium. They continue to groundshare there but a new stadium is in the pipeline and Boro hope to move back to Scarborough in two seasons time.

Scarborough Athletic only use the rugby club for pre-season friendlies

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Prices :)

Pre-season details ? Accrington Stanley FC

:)

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WAY WAY to expensive for me Valarian unfortunately.

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The thing is though, Burnley and Rovers fans will pay the £15 pounds,

Maybe it's not the best way to interest new Stanley fans but to me pre-season is just about fitness, If that means getting money out of Burnley and Rovers fans to help our season then so be it!

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Anybody going Colne tomorrow night?

Adults £6 Concessions £3 Under 11’s £1

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Coley and Jimmy having a joint testimonial against Burnley!

Shame they couldn't have had one before they left for Rochdale but fair play for them putting SOS appeal first in 2009, Shows the passion they have for the club, hopefully get a good turn out!

Burnley is testimonial for duo ? Accrington Stanley FC

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Coley says tomorrows game at Colne will be a mixture of youth team young pro,s and trialists wonder who these trialists are will find out tomorrow.

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Will be going if i get me car back, some work being done tomoz.

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Highlights from yesterday's game. Obviously edited from a Rovers perspective but shows some good Accy chances:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epgcqfoy41M

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nice turn from Windyass early on. Other than that it would seem that we are developing the ruts again in readiness for the promotion push

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Stanley XI at Darwen: Mooney, Trialist, Trialist, Winnard, Cummins, Conneely, Windass, Mingoia, Morgan, Carver, Hazeldine

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1-0 mingoia

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Piero 1-0
? Lemur can we call it 2-0 (mingoia) and (Piero) lol

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Marcus 2-0
Webb 3-0

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4-1 to Stanley at Nelson McConville hat trick and a goal for Crooks yes Crooks.

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Well played Sean & chuffed for Crooksy . . . . . just hope that goal doesn't mean he gets played up front again ��

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I must be dreaming if crooks has scored

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mccartan had a penalty saved as well

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Oh dear. We seem to have problems with penalties. I would let the goalies take 'em. They would break the net or blast the opposing keeper over the line.

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Tried to place it instead of blasting, didn't have a bad game though, overall we played very well, the big lad at number 5 had a very good match, also Crooks,:)

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I think Crooks is going to be a top player for this season and will prove to be a top midfield player as he's got a bit of everything,even pace !!!
Like to see him alongside Connelly in a 4-2-3-1.
Not clue about the other nine though !!,maybe windlass,piero and mcconville in the three and kee/Cornell up top.

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Might be wrong but I think Coley maybe thinking 4-3-3 he,s been playing that in the friendly,s prefer it myself to just 1 upfront and let,s you play more of your attacking options especially at home maybe the other system away any thoughts anyone.

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My thoughts are total agreement AndyD.;)

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I see Morecambe's friendly with Blackpool has been cancelled due to "safety concerns" i.e knobheads.

Wonder if club will follow suit.

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Its who runs Blackpool are the real Knobheads.;)

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Always been my preferred shape,saying that I also believe in playing a system that suits your personnel.
Against Blackburn we played with crooks in front of the back four and he got a little isolated.
We have some great attacking choices,but not many ball winning midfielders,that's why I'd definitely have a look at the system that got us to the play offs ie, six defenders and four offensive players.
Really looking forward to seeing this young team progress,got a good feeling

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Just come across this link...Max Hazeldines brace against Colne, Unreal first goal!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-Ncw...ature=youtu.be

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Also Keelan Steenson's free kick!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RjnqregE6J8

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Nice one matey :)

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Well if common sense prevails, I hope we do follow suit and cancel this "friendly". Apparently Morecambe cancelled due to the prospect of facing a higher policing bill.

With that in mind it's a no brainer for me.....whilst I've got sympathy for the plight of the Blackpool fans in respect of all the turmoil at their club, I don't think we should be giving them another stage upon which to protest and paying through the nose (i.e. the inevitable ramped up policing bill ) for the privelage!!:o

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Just ban Blackpool fans from the game

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We would still need the police or stewards to enforce the ban.

How would you identify the ones with no colours on? Just ask them "are you a Blackpool fan"?

Best cut our losses and call it off under the circumstances

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If they go to the away end they're obviously away fans, or even just play the game behind closed doors

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Or re-arrange it as a home game for Blackpool so they have to make a hefty contribution to the Lancashire Constabulary Overtime Bonus Pool. Plus Cashy gets a day out on the Prom!

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But if away fans are banned they would have to be very stupid to go to the away end.

I have a fair bit of experience going to the home end as an away fan both in this country and abroad and you don't wear colours and you don't go to the away end if away fans are banned :-D.

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Superb from Stanley today. Crooks is in danger of becoming a cult hero at the Crown if he carries on like that. MOM by a country mile. Things are looking very bright for the new season with options for Coley in every position. Morgan and Kee will make it difficult for Terry Gornell to be first choice up front. Similarly, Adam Buxton is nailed on our best right full back instead of being played out of position on the left.

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Got to agree Redraine. Couldn't buy a goal last season yet 3 in pre-season for Crooks. i also agree on MOM. McConville looked dangerous on the wing as did Justin St Juste in the 2nd half. A must sign for me. The small number 20 (Clarke) is not a defender for me, he is too small and would get beaten in the air every time. Both Goalies had decent games and overall it was entertaining to watch. Crowd decent at 2,100 but outnumbered is an understatement. Especially as it was the testimonial for John and Jimmy. Would have been nice to be nearer 3,000. If we play League 2 teams like we played Burnley in the first 10 minutes, we will demoralize them no end. However, I will not be over complacent. It will be a long season, but I do hope one which we may be successful.

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First time I've seen us this season. Getting dangerously over-excited now! :D

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Enjoyed the game today and the first half we set our stall out by pressing the ball all over the field and burnley in the first 15 minutes couldn't cope with it.
The squad has competion for places over the team,Crookes and Coonelly were excellent,but Barry and Proccy will be pressing them,There's nothing between the keepers,there's at least eight players who could comfortably play in the back four positions ,so as they say "game on"!!!!

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Blimey Nigel, no ref bashing ? :D

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Great performance by all of the Stanley players used today!!!
I thought that the set up of the starting eleven looked really well balanced and we seemed to fill every square inch of the pitch early on. Burnley could not cope with Josh Windass who has enhanced his reputaion further with a super performance against players from a higher level.
I agree with earlier posters that Crooks was superb!........He could be Stanleys version of "Ja Ja".......Big and strong in midfield.........covered lots of ground.........tackled well.........his passing was excellent and incisive....... and........he SCORED TWO GOALS!!:alright:
It was great to see that we now have some height in our back four but also that the bigger lads have some skill too.:s_gupjump
Burnley had more possession from twenty minutes up to seventy minutes but I was particularly pleased to see us finishing the game with strength and on the front foot. We deserved the fourth goal which capped a marvellous display and a fully deserved win for the boys in RED.:theband:
Well done to John, Jimmy and the players. This should give them all confidence as the real matches get closer!:Banane35:
ON STANLEY ON:wave8:

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100/1 to be champions? Bookies, we gonna whup your ass! :joint::joint::joint:

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St.Juste? Not sure - just wonder how much difference he can make? Crooksy I can see becoming a firm fans favourite & predict he'll be top scorer & will sweep the board at the end of season awards, he just seems so determined to make amends for his mistakes last season, bless 'im - he'll do for me.
Decent crowd on today but it's usually a higher gate v Burnley in our pre-season friendlies with them - we're always outnumbered but makes me wonder how many of our own had an issue with the testimonial, not saying Coley & Jimmy shouldn't have one just that the timing could've been better - just a thought

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All looking good to me. Just had a tenner on at 80/1 for the league and a tenner at 25/1 for promotion. Easy money. Seems ridiculous odds of 9/2 to go down.

They've only been wrong 9 years running.

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I was due to ring in for tickets to the Blackpool game tomorrow, but will have to delay it if there is a chance it will be cancelled. Do we know when the decision will be made ?

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Nice comment on the Clarets forum:-

"Let's give Stanley some credit here, they were awesome today and would have given Barcelona a game on that form.

Dark horses for the FA Cup perhaps?"
Read more at Stanley v Burnley - Burnley FC forum from footymad.net

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Awesome's the right word too. At last we have a team that's strong in every department. This is going to be an exciting season and I just hope the local public responds.

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All credit to some Dingles, some can even spell.:D

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Your right Wyn,but key will be to rotate the way we play when teams work us out and the squad already seems capable of this.
Competition for places is key,which makes training high tempo and in turn (hopefully) our performances improve week on week.
Lets not forget its a new ,relativity young,inexperienced team,so we will only get better when they get used to playing the way Coley wants.

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You can be kept updated on Tuesday via Radio Scarborough who will be doing updates every 10 minutes or so Radio Scarborough - Home

Be warned these updates are done by the fans & are hopelessly and cheerfully biased.

If you are on twitter then follow the #safclive hashtag which is updated whenever anything of note happens by the local press and those at the game.

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I have to say watching the Burnley game, I think we will have a devil of a job to pick a first eleven, fair play to JC and JB for the signings and keeping the faith with Matt Crooks. I think we are in for a good season. I would hope we can increase the gate by winning well and keeping the supporters coming through the gates.

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To be honest i always thought crooks wasn't a bad un, just no-way a main striker.

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Saying that Cashy,his finish for his first goal was one of a top striker,cool,calm and composed !!
As Davo once said,if you can't see he's a good player,then you know nowt about football,indeed someone said he was the worst player to wear Accy shirt !!,long time five months in football 😀😀😀.
Still think if we were down to the bones he would do a job up top for us now he's fitter and a little more experienced.

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You probably won't believe this, but without a word of a lie, not having heard the team announcements and with no numbers on the players' shirts I asked Valerian at half time who the new big lad was on our team with the "topnot" hair style!.With the new top not making him look even taller, his swarthy skin tone and great ball skills, I though he was a new triallist looking like a South American ex Premier league import or something, and didn't recognise him as the struggler from last season! As you say, his finish for his first goal was top drawer, not the usual panicked blast or tame pass back we are used to at this level. I couldn't understand why Coley had signed him last season but now I'm more than happy to eat humble pie, and just hope he can keep it up. As Bob says, we could have the new Yaya (not Ja Ja) on our hands. I'm sure our version won't throw his toys out of the pram if the club fails to bake him a nice birthday cake.

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I was asked at Nelson who the player was with the 'bun' on his head. You're obviously down with the kids as you know the correct term :)

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100% agree Redraine and he will eventually leave us to play at an higher level,i have no doubts at all.
I always say lads coming from 21s football take time to adjust,but the quality always comes through,some adapt,some don't.They all go through a period were their performances dip,but as they get more experience those periods get less and less.
I will watch with interest the two young CBs who have started well ( really like the no 5) and how they adapt against experienced pros.
Windass is another were this season could be massive for him if he raises his game and his positional sense is getting better all the time.

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Harking back to the Widnes game taking place in a couple of weeks - I didn't know that the pitch has gone artificial if I have read correctly.
Last time I was there, I'm guessing it was about 2009 when Everton reserves were playing, Green grass it was then!
By the way keep up the good work - I think this is a good forum without shenanigans!

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The artificial pitch is one of those fancy 4G things that actually plays really well and has been used by Premier League reserve teams.

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Stanley won 2 - 0 at Scarborough with a first half tap in from Billy Kee and a second half pen converted by Josh Windass :)

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Good professional performance. Mooney had his best game and looked more solid. Crooks ran the show again. Got a bit tasty second half with tackles flying in all over. Lovely set up at Silver Royd it's a shame the football club don't play there more often. Good set of fans too...hope they do well.

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Enjoyable game. Even Stevens for most of it. A keeper howler and a disputed penalty gave you the win.

Surprised by the lack of away fans. I know it wasn't the most glamorous game on your list but I thought you might of brought more than a couple of supporters

All the best for the upcoming season.

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Strange Mooney having a solid game when Etheridge was in goal.

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Thought it was a good performance, given the pitch was crap, very bobbly,the officials shouldn't be allowed to ref a ludo game, we shoulda had 2 definite pens before they gave us one, also gave a throw in to them that was 18" inside the pitch, also another that their player kicked off another of theres was given to them.had a good natter wi a few of their fans, they share wi Bridlington at the moment, which is why it had to be played yon. Thought crooksy again played very well, Joss when he came on also Etheridge,They did try to play good football apart from the clown that was 2 foot tackling and allowed to do so.

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Disputed?? we were virtually online next to it, shoulda had 2 before that as well.:rolleyes:

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Really good workout for the lads on a surface which was iffy at best.
To be fair I thought Scarborough were a fit side and kept their intensity levels high,but we made them chase shadows for long periods.
Besides the usual suspects,I thought Liam at CB played well and the keeper was very good.
Another clean sheet was pleasing,so it will be interesting how the shape of the team comes together as the lads not involved played earlier in the day and got beat by Evertons kids!!,conceding four in the process.

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Looked massive from where I was sat first half hence the confusion after people going on about Mooney's height!! Point stands Etheridge had a good game.

And it was as blatant a penalty as you'll see at any level. :)

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The keeper you thought Alvin is 6-3, so no midget.:) they are both big lads,but ones exceedingly big.

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Some match highlights from Scarborough Athletic v Accrington Stanley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guTG7Zqhupk

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26 phots from last night https://www.facebook.com/46648195677...type=3&theater

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Have the club decided if they're going ahead with the Blackpool friendly?

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Still on

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I called at club today and was told that if Pool's game in Scotland tomorrow is not invaded, the game will be on. No tickets being issued ahead of game. Gates open 6.30pm If invaded, it'll be off

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There's a big difference between the number of fans who will travel to Perth and to Accy.

The games which were played were a Tuesday in Blyth and a closed doors game against Ross county so problems were unlikely but a short trip to Accy could end up like their game at Lancaster.

The fact it may get invaded may even put people off going anyway

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Technically I was right, still on at least until tomorrow.

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whilst I really feel for blackpool fans in their response to being run by the oyston,s is it really worth the club to continue with this game. I imagine there will be a large plod presence inside as well as outside the ground and who will foot the bill. I rarely go to friendly games myself but would like to see tom again but this could turn ugly. come on blackpool what you do in you,re own back yard is ok by me but please leave ours alone.

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At this time the game v Blackpool has been given the "green light" to go ahead by Lancashire Police as a CS ( club security) game. This is the same status as all games have been at the Storefirst Stadium for the last 3 seasons. Currently there are no plans for any fixtures to be policed in the 15/16 season.

Safety and policing at matches changes day by day as there are numerous factors to take into consideration.

The Morecambe v Blackpool game was cancelled by MFC as there were some additional intelligence which meant Lancashire police were insistant on there being a police presence. MFC decided it uneconomical to stage the fixture.

Reviews of the "situation" are being made by both Club's in conjunction with Lancashire police on a daily basis.

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Lets be positive about the Blackpool friendly!
The Oyston family considering a 23 million takeover by the BST
IF ALL PARTIES AGREE IT COULD BE A BIG CELABRATION PARTY NEXT FRIDAY
MIGHT EVEN HAVE TO GET MORE TABLES OF MERCH READY!

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Seems a shame to me,our club is unable to think n act for itself, n not just in this instance.:rolleyes:

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4-0 win at Marine...the winning run continues!

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Whilst the Oyston family may be considering the bid, I suspect nothing can or will happen for some time.

The BFC Chairman is currently under a suspension from ALL football activity. I suspect this will exclude him on making any decision on the future ownership of the club he is Chairman of??

When his suspension has finished (mid August) perhaps then there will be a reply to the propsoed takeover.

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Good solid performance yesterday on a decent surface.
Any game against a team managed by Sean Hessey was always going to be competitive and in the first half the youngsters more than held their own.
Indeed,young Hazeldine put himself about against two big centre backs and Carvers energy caught the eye.
Another plus,besides the youngsters performance,was that of Matty Pearson in centre mid,strong,composed and read the game well,besides helping the younger lads settle.
The second half team was more experienced,and told on a good surface.
Crookes was again different class,playing a little more advanced.

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I was watching the lads train on Friday morning and I think Coley,s unearthed a bit of a gem with Crookes his ball control distribution and pace was a joy to watch Friday let,s hope he carries it on into the season.

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I hope we can afford to keep this squad together as I think we could well be knocking on the door at the end of the season. maybe even automatic promotion. I know it is a long way off but I am very happy at the way many players have gelled so soon. It is going to be a very exciting season.

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My mates are looking forward to the trip on Friday. They aren't specially 'Pool; fans, and feel affinity with both clubs.

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Thanks to Widnes Viking. Am showing my age in thinking back to the likes of the plastic pitch at Oldham Athletic in the late 1980s. The ball would bounce that high in those days.. from the goal keeper right out of Oldham and over to Rochdale town hall?
Slight exaggeration on my part.
Widnes Vikings also the rugby league team play on the pitch?

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Another good all round performance tonight, against a decent Div 1 side, A good goal scored after a good run by Piero and the knock out finished well by Shay, spoilt only by a pathetic attendance, which was not helped by a disgraceful lack of publicity,:rolleyes:

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Coley has gone into interview whispering mode again so I can't hear what he is saying, although I get the impression he is trying to downplay expectations for the coming season. Me? I'm really getting excited and think his biggest problem is settling on his best starting eleven, as we appear to be well covered in every department. I thought we were great tonight against what is probably the Dalemens best 11, which had such a superb season in div 1 after promotion and surprised a lot of pundits as to their quality after their promotion. I just hope Davies has not picked up a bad injury as he was immense in defence and very composed and creative in possession too. A masterclass by him tonight.

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Good solid defensive display which the trailist right back was very good.
Rochdale.although not creating much,asked a few questions with playing three at the back and wing backs pushing up.
After 20 minutes,we grew into the game and were the better side.
I give up trying to pick the starting eleven,as the subs were just as good if not better than the first eleven.
Crooked and Connelly gave us quality,whilst Pearson and Barry made us more competitive,
Which allows bucko to come on and push on !!
Thought Davies competed well against a good player,just a good solid performance,with no obvious weaknesses (and a clean sheet !! )

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Or maybe it's holiday season, the weather was crap, the opposition weren't that high profile :)

It's on all the big posters, fixture lists and website. Not much more you can do really :confused:

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Bullshine, keep defending the indefensible dave.what about press n radio etc.:rolleyes: plus the main detail of the game was not on the site until Yesterday Morning.

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Lots of people I know who weren't there knew about the game. Maybe they could tell us about why they didn't go.

Personally it would have to be a very attractive friendly for me to pay and go to see. The constant complaint on here is that people don't turn up to league games, you've not much chance with friendlies unless it's special.

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Oer 20.000 thought that at Norwich last night. My constant complaint is the clowns running the circus do very little to attract more people, the managers n players do more than them.