[Archived] Newport

[Mike Graham]

I worked in "Back of Avon" and had a small flat just of the the main high street roundabout for 6 months whilst I found a house with the Missus hence Cleeve Prior.

A few years earlier when I lived in Bristol I edited the occasion Rovers South West fanzine called "M5/M6/Ewood Heaven" for about 40 fans across Glos, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

I have always loved the area.

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

And there is the first...

[AlanK]

Latest forecast down here is good. A bit of rain this evening, other than that dry until next week

[martonrover]

Latest forecast down here is good. A bit of rain this evening, other than that dry until next week

As long as the pitch isn't frozen!

[Colt Seavers]

It might have been a nice gesture for the players to club together and pay towards the cost of next week's travel.

Jordan Rhodes ( for example) got paid 40 grand last week and didn't have to do any work for it.

[ABBEY]

Neither did anyone else

[arbitro]

It might have been a nice gesture for the players to club together and pay towards the cost of next week's travel.

Jordan Rhodes ( for example) got paid 40 grand last week and didn't have to do any work for it.

Different circumstances but...........

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35300704

[tomphil]

Great gesture and fair play although it's a bit easier seeing as there was only 166 traveling fans. Think they might have baulked at it if there was 566

[arbitro]

Great gesture and fair play although it's a bit easier seeing as there was only 166 traveling fans. Think they might have baulked at it if there was 566

I recall Wigan players doing the same after being mullered at Spurs although I don't know the numbers involved.

[tomphil]

I recall Wigan players doing the same after being mullered at Spurs although I don't know the numbers involved.

Yes after a 9 nil thrashing or something I think. Doubt there was many Wiganers there but they certainly deserved their refund.

[arbitro]

Looks like Newport will have a caretaker boss in charge next week. Possibly another ingredient to throw into the giant killing mix?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35297569

[Lancaster Rover]

I'm hoping a decent cup run could be the launchpad to a strong end to the season after a disappointing December.

[AllRoverAsia]

Can't help but think we were fortunate to miss a wet banana skin.

[AlanK]

No rain forecast between now and the match. However, the forecast from the met office is that it will not get above freezing all day Monday with it being -2C at 6pm. Thats a bit concerning!

[Mike Graham]

Oh dear, another 420 mile round drive for a roast beef dinner looms

[Mattyblue]

We need a cup run, to take our minds off this truly dreadful league campaign.

[had.e.nuff]

Oh dear, another 420 mile round drive for a roast beef dinner looms

You could try lamb or chicken

[donnermeat]

Is the commentary going to be in Welsh (On S4C)? Bloody hope not.

[ABBEY]

Yup....

Was gonna put lancs on and sync but got hospital appt until 7:30 so gonna be a rec and hide everything job

[Ewood Spark]

Not sure how many we will take to this. I got my coach ticket before the game on Tuesday ... and I am on coach No 3. Does anybody have a ticket for any additional coaches? Are the independents still running their own coaches to Newport?

[Madon]

I'm on coach 2, independants are still running their own supposedly.

BBC weather is now saying rain all day on monday in Newport!!

[Mike Graham]

Not sure how many we will take to this. I got my coach ticket before the game on Tuesday ... and I am on coach No 3. Does anybody have a ticket for any additional coaches? Are the independents still running their own coaches to Newport?

I hope we still have a decent turn out given the welcome gesture by the Club.

[had.e.nuff]

I`m on coach 2 just hope there is not a big freeze.

[arbitro]

Newport's new manager is Warren Feeney. He will be assisted by Andy Todd.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35324509

[had.e.nuff]

There could be some uncompromising defending if toddy has anything to do with it.