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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 13:53:19 GMT
I've some experience of the novelty, or friendship, scarf market. I see AJ's favourite newspaper has even gone so far as reporting Manchester United/Liverpool and MK Dons/AFC Wimbledon scarves of the half-and-half variety. I've not encountered the tri-club variant myself but I'd urge AJ to take caution with his proposed Torquay/Kidderminster/Bristol Rovers design. The figures don't add up. Not even when you factor in the obscenely exploitative wages Alpine Enterprises are paying in South East Asia (due, I believe, to be the subject of a forthcoming Westward TV documentary. The fake "Made in Cornwall" labels have been rumbled).
The Young Pretender/The Legend Returns scarf planned for Rovers' visit to Plainmoor may be a safer bet. However I also sense a market, albeit not at this end of the A303, for a plain-and simple "Judas, Judas!" design. I certainly wouldn't buy one myself but I can see they may sell when we play at somewhere like Aldershot or Woking.
There's plenty of scope for other wearable products. "I'm a Lingist" baseball caps would probably sell reasonably well; "Defend Knillism To The Point of Death" t-shirts less impressively. Either way I look forward both to the Christmas catalogue and the proprietor switching to more ethical forms of production. I understand there's a good supply of labour in the Tamar Valley which could produce a high-quality product.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 10:33:32 GMT
BY-ELECTION PICTURE SPECIAL
Life might sometimes imitate art, but hearing the news this morning I'm sure many TFF members noticed how on occasions politics can imitate football.
Tenacious midfielder Dougie Mansewell (or Cap'n Carswell as he was often also known), wasn't happy. The team wasn't doing well, the supporters were either on the players backs or not renewing their club memberships, and the Manager, David Camerknill, wasn't too inspiring either. It always seemed to be the Scots who were favoured; nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them, in fact a special devolved coach would arrive to collect just the team's Scottish players and whisk them off for an overnight stay before every away match, while Mansewell and the others had to travel up on the day. Money was lavished on the Scots, and as for any European signings....well the rumours concerning the amounts being regularly transferred into their foreign accounts was enough to make your eyes water.
Then there were the team talks. It turned out that the request to 'express yourself' was actually aimed exclusively at the team's only gay player, who was encouraged to be 'out and proud'. Mansewell even bit his tongue (not a teammate) when rainbow laces were deemed 'mandatory'
The final straw for midfield dynamo Mansewell, was when the squad was reshuffled for the final time that season, and many of the Ladies team were invited along to training, and then incredibly given key positions within the set up. A new 'positive and progressive' selection policy had been pushed through, players started wearing skirts to training hoping it would improve their chances of being selected, but when Mansewell noticed that a large picture of Hillary Clinton now adorned the dressing room wall, he knew it signalled his time to leave.
It was with a heavy heart that Cap'n Carswell agreed to sign on for Clacton FC. He was sure that his refusal to shave his legs had resulted in the derisorily low offer of a new contract at his old club, but now a bright future awaited him as he packed up his No.7 shirt and headed for pastures new.
The one consolation for Mansewell was that he knew he'd still remain a hero to the fans of his old club. Safe in the knowledge there'd always be a special place in their hearts for their respected former Captain. Mansewell or Cap'n Carswell...he didn't really care either way. The important thing now was that he'd be feeling appreciated again, and in no time at all he was sure that even more fans would be voting him a winner.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 11:25:14 GMT
Dougie Mansewell, Cap'n Carswell and David Camerknill. It's a bold attempt by Alpine Joe to satirise the politics of the madhouse. Regardless of whatever point he's making, it can't stop me concluding that the election of a UKIP MP is anything other than regressive. And, when News 24 loops around for the umpteenth time, which politician - in the Wacky World of Alpine Joe (complete with its PL postcode) - shall we equate to Martin Ling, Chris Hargreaves, Thea Bristow or even Dean Edwards?
But AJ's post is helping me with one mystery. I keep on hearing potential UKIP voters, and the occasional Tory party conference delegate, bemoan the fact that the Conservative Party is no longer the real Conservative Party. So what the bloody hell is it, then?
Well, to read AJ's thoughts, it sounds as if the Tories have been invaded by Pinko Liberals and fallen foul to a doctrine of multiculturalism, equal opportunities, political correctness, human rights and health and safety. If that's the case, well done! But I have my doubts whether that's the reality. I'd ask Felix for his opinion were I going to Alfreton tomorrow. Mind you I think he'll be quietly gloating about defeating the Middle-Class Cardigan Alliance into fourth place. As for the Cornish Nationalists, Clacton was always going to be stony ground. There remains little prospect of a referendum until Argyle have won the Champions League.
Yet there's hope in the way Alpine Joe develops the character of Dougie Mansewell/Cap'n Carswell. Bristol Rovers have been cast out into the wilderness. Let's hope that's UKIP's ultimate destination too.
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Post by thefarmersfriend on Oct 10, 2014 15:58:43 GMT
Kidderminster's twin town of Husum Moin, moin! Ah, Husum - jewel in the crown of Schleswig-Holstein's North Sea coast. Fellow members of the United Trainspotter Massive will be pleased to know (if they didn't already) that they can still arrive in this sea-faring town via the combined power of a pair of diesel-hydraulics, as I plan to do again in a few weeks time. (Not quite a pair of 800s on the Cornish Riviera, but the Friedrichshafen lineage is the same): 218sAlso, while we're showing off my holiday snaps, just up the road on the island of Sylt I couldn't resist this juxtaposition of rail and football interests: Forza FCSPNot much chance of getting a motorail wagon and Gulls flag combo photo opportunity over here as that sort of thing was filed in the 'too difficult' pile decades ago. Sadly, with a few exceptions, I gather DB plan to do the same over the next few years too. Boo etc. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 17:27:22 GMT
Fellow members of the United Trainspotter Massive will be pleased to know (if they didn't already) that they can still arrive in this sea-faring town via the combined power of a pair of diesel-hydraulics, as I plan to do again in a few weeks time. Engineering work in the Langley Mill area from 2200 on Saturday and all day Sunday. But it should be okay for the United Trainspotter Massive in and around Alfreton on Saturday. It's a shame I can't join them. How things have changed. When the station was known as Alfreton and Mansfield Parkway there were occasional stories of football fans alighting there in search of Field Mill. It was never to be seen; it was miles away in another county. Now it's just a short walk to see Conference football in Alfreton itself. And, when Alfreton Town were bumping as long in the Midland League, I imagine the station was a cracking place to see coal freight. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 19:07:00 GMT
3000 votes for me 
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Post by hector on Oct 10, 2014 19:22:50 GMT
Plus Hector is a vegetarian so would not be involved in anything Baconist!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 20:57:42 GMT
Plus Hector is a vegetarian so would not be involved in anything Baconist! Time for a coalition between our two parties then, Hector. The Vegan Vegetarian Socialist Anarchist Anti-Fracking Wind Farm Tofuburger Popular Front will soon see off Mansewell and his cronies! |
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Post by Jon on Oct 11, 2014 15:47:29 GMT
Kiddy score two in two minutes to peg Barnet back to 3-3 - both goals "assisted by Kevin Nicholson with a cross."
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Post by rjdgull on Oct 11, 2014 16:01:41 GMT
Kiddy score two in two minutes to peg Barnet back to 3-3 - both goals "assisted by Kevin Nicholson with a cross." So far it has been a very good day for us - only rested Woking won in the top 7!Draws for Barnet, Gateshead, Forest Green and Bristol Rovers, defeats for Wrexham and Halifax. 6 points off the top with 2 games in hand! A win by 3 goals today will propel us in to second place! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 8:44:13 GMT
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The morning after the night before, and naturally the forums are awash with comments mainly consisting of the negatives surrounding our 4-2 drubbing away at strugglers and serial non scorers Alfreton Town. Fans are again forgetting to focus on the positives, such as the money saved by the team enduring the long haul 500 mile day trip to Derbyshire and back.
Therefore it will be a pleasant distraction from TUFC woes, that we can at least take pride in the performances yesterday of our dear old friends and fondly remembered Plainmoor legends Manse & Nico.
A tricky game for Manse's Pirates, as they had to travel to Aldershot. Joe Oastler and Damon Lathrope both faced Manse yesterday but were unable to get the better of him, as Rovers returned with a hard won away point. Rovers, this season, have a steel and determination which their team was lacking before. Rovers Manager Darrell Clarke's post match comments will come as no surprise to us, and we could narrow it down further for him by pointing out that the 'character' he refers to was mainly instilled by the man who now wears his team's No.7 shirt as well as the captain's armband.
'It was well documented that when Bristol Rovers used to go behind, we never got anything from the game.
"Now I've got a squad of players who have got character and we keep going'.
As Cap'n Manse gets closer to achieving cult status among Rovers fans, there is a certain irony in the fact that at the very time his old colleagues are setting off at the crack of dawn for far off away matches, BRFC's Club Shop announce that their 'Supermanse' alarm clock (naturally set for 7'o'clock and retailing at £7.77) is their top selling item.
Although he realises he'll never have quite the same revered place in our affections as the great Cap'n Manse, Kev is surely aware of how fondly he's remembered by so many of us at Plainmoor. With a little over half an hour to go yesterday Kev's Harriers were three goals adrift at table topping Barnet. Nico isn't the sort who can rally his flagging teammates with a double fist pump, but instead a demonstration of calm assurance, as well as providing them with a succession of precision passes and crosses, gradually unlocked the Barnet defence and helped Harriers come back to achieve a marvellous 3-3 draw at the home of the League leaders.
More Legends news soon.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 9:14:15 GMT
The very idea of the esteemed "Extence" name tag being attached to anything as tacky as a digital device is outrageous. But also very clever and amusing.
I see Legend Watch is now sponsored by Costcutter. We may mock but Colin Graves, founder and former owner of Costcutter, is closely involved with Yorkshire CCC which has just won the county championship. Perhaps this will prove to be a prudent partnership for one and all.
But with SuperManse, and Lee-Lee-Lee Mansell alarm clocks (but not another Leigh's unless they are at least three hundred years old), I feel it is time for me to consider taking leave of this thread. I fear I'm offering too much encouragement to the chief perpetuator of the Lee Mansell Myth.
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Post by rjdgull on Oct 12, 2014 9:27:18 GMT
Well, after the two bottom clubs both knocking four goals past us this thread at least keeps me smiling!
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Post by Rob on Oct 12, 2014 17:13:50 GMT
I fear I'm offering too much encouragement to the chief perpetuator of the Lee Mansell Myth. I don't think Alpine's revisionist zeal could ever be affected by either too much encouragement or detraction, Barty. Am liking the phrase 'Mansell Myth', though am slightly concerned we may hear it is something to do with him having the heart of a lion rather than a sordid tale involving twenty pieces of silver. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 14:24:29 GMT
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If 'Manse for England' was expecting a little too much (though I doubt he'd claim to be 'too tired', and decline the honour) what are the chances of our old captain getting his hands on the F.A Cup ? Rovers have been drawn away to Dorchester Town, and in a gesture towards fair play, I already hear that Manse is insisting that Rovers travel on the day, so as not to give themselves an advantage over us as we battle Aldershot.
I would say this to the large contingent of Manse fans still at Plainmoor. If you don't fancy the long trip to Aldershot, and you still haven't located Willand on the map, then you really should consider the not too onerous trip to Dorchester. I know we're all getting excited about Boxing Day, but nothing can be guaranteed. Just suppose injury, suspension, or ebola rob Cap'n Manse of a glorious homecoming ? How regretful we'd feel at not having made the short journey to Dorset to see his all action midfield play once more. Next season may not be an option, as Rovers nine game unbeaten run suggests they might not be in the same division as a team that concedes 4 at Alfreton.
One of the best examples of a Leitch gable you'll see anywhere in the South West. Well no, to be truthful, from what I can tell it's more likely to be a Prince Charles gable.
Located to the south of Dorchester on Weymouth Avenue (where the club have been based since their inception), it was opened in August 1990 and stands on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. The stadium was designed by the Duchy’s architects, with the Duke of Cornwall himself – HRH the Prince of Wales – taking an active interest in its design. Prince Charles made a handful of visits during construction, followed by an official visit on 20th November 1991.
Duchy of Cornwall land, this should surely entitle me to free entry to the match, but as for the rest of you, assuming Charles & Camilla are giving this one a miss, hopefully there'll be room for everyone. Opening in the early 1990's with a capacity of 7210, Dorchester's Safety Advisory Committee had incredible early success and managed to beat this down to 5000 by 2001. They'll be rubbing their hands at this one, and you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll be determined to get it even lower for the visit of Rovers.
Dorchester itself is a pleasant enough town, but sadly blighted by the nearby Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum. Although our forefathers thought they'd done enough by packing those Lefty blighters off with a one way ticket to Australia, the much softer approach of later generations has got us to the situation we're in today: trade unionists putting a gun to the heads of the elderly and sick as they scandalously refuse to provide medical care. Even the thought of being able to see Manse in a few weeks time probably won't be enough to prevent those living in the tiny hamlet of Tolpuddle from hanging their heads in shame today.
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