Tyrone Shoelaces

Killed once more by having no bench to change the direction of the game. Plus we knew before the game Hyam and Ennis would have to be subbed at around the hour mark. So we would have to shuffle the side at a crucial moment of the game. Their subs made our lads look like they were running backwards. Especially when they were running from midfield in the last half of the second half. We were taking it stood still, they were running. At the end we were tip tapping it around until we lost the ball, either in our own half or in theirs. Tip tap for a dozen passes in our last third then launch it long to nobody. Our ability to retain possession fell off a cliff at the end. Tiredness ? Probably. The keeper ? Not for me. How long is Pears out for ? Carter, did ok in a false position. My grandson said “ why didn’t we move Carter over when Hyam went off and play Hill at right back ? “ Good question. At least Carter was up to speed. Hyam, played well considering. Wharton, played well. Travis, did manfully in a false position for him Tronstad, did well in his usual measured way. Wharton, our best player, class act, scored a terrific goal, limped off at the end. Moran, a boy in a man’s game. Garrett, got stuck in as per usual. Ennis, at the moment a blunt instrument. Just a big lad. I’ll give him time but it’s not looking good at the moment. Siggy, the lad isn’t a left winger. He’s wasted out there, he isn’t quick enough. He never beat the full back once. Subs Hill, not at his best. Leonard, see Moran. Markanday, brought on for time added on, really JDT ?

Our home form is relegation form.

Running football beats walking football every time..

1-0 will do me.

Lose today at Fulham and their board are going to have a decision to make.

Yeah the weather has been shocking up here for the last few days, in fact I can’t remember a wetter Autumn/run up to Xmas. That’s bound to affect walk ons. I’m not looking forward to coming over on the train from Rochdale if it’s still pissing down.

Well each of them went for a record fee between two British clubs in their respective positions. Fred was the most expensive player in any position. Only Jimmy Greaves and Denis Law had been sold for more and they came back from Italian clubs. Mike was the most expensive centre half and Keith was the most expensive full back. So work that out. My guess, £100 million for Fred, £75 million for Mike, £40 million for Keith.

Leonard ? I’m sorry but that’s like playing with 10 players.

I usually walked from the Boulevard unless it was pissing down or I was late. I remember waiting by that bus stop near Bill Eckersley’s old shop at the ground to get autographs. Fred Pickering, Keith Newton and Mike England jumped off once. Imagine that now, First Division footballers going to the game on public transport !

I don’t think anybody on or off the pitch knew for sure that all the ball was over all the line. Having said that Roger Hunt, who was very near to the ball, seemed pretty certain.

Maxine Brown - Oh No Not My Baby

Clarence “ Frogman “ Henry - A’int Got No Home

It’d be nice to have a Kuqi or a Dickov up front these days.

Del Shannon - Kelly

It’s difficult at this time of year. Too many other things to do for lots of people.

Dale And Grace - I’m Leaving It All Up To You

Earl-Jean - I’m Into Something Good

I’ve seen more bad performances than good under these circumstances so I’m not getting my hopes up. The West Ham game back in the 1960’s was the first for me but by no means the last.

Then it’s over to the players to put in a performance.

Them - Here Comes The Night

Yeah it’s great waiting to board the plane when the person further down the queue can’t find the boarding passes for his family on his phone.

I see the European Court of Justice has ruled that the UEFA and FIFA ban on clubs joining a “ Super League “ has been ruled “ unlawful “. I’m not really surprised. Watch this space.

Percy Sledge - Warm And Tender Love

We’ve just watched “ Belfast “. Very good.

Villareal beating Celta Vigo 3-2 in time added on. BBD on the bench but didn’t get on.