2016/17 National League North

[appletablepenny]

Another ruined Saturday, to borrow the name of a County fan from nonleagueforum.

Neil Young has caused an absolute world of shite at Alty and has just walked away, with some fans singing his praises for not asking for a financial settlement.

We had two shots on target today, and never looked like scoring in the second half. More comedy defending for County's goals, including giving Scott Spencer a 25 yard tackle-free zone ahead of his equaliser. I don't think County were any great shakes, even though they deserved the win - it's a 3-2 win over a team who have won 3 of their last 32 games.

And what was that pitch invasion all about? The lad ran from behind the goal to the halfway line and back, whereupon a bizarre human tug-of-war ensued, between stewards trying to keep him on the pitch, and fans trying to drag him back onto the terraces. Probably dislocated his shoulders in the process.

 

[Darlofan97]

Surprised to hear that Kidderminster travelled up to the north-east on Thursday and stayed over-night before playing us on the Friday evening.

Must have a fair bit of backing to be able to stay full-time and do that?

 

[Prodigal]

Delighted with another away 3 points today at Tamworth, Jason Walker with a twenty yard cracker, once again the defence kept a clean sheet, we are up to fifth and not mentioned by most, suits me fine, looking for 3 more points at Alty on Tuesday.

 

[appletablepenny]

Delighted with another away 3 points today at Tamworth, Jason Walker with a twenty yard cracker, once again the defence kept a clean sheet, we are up to fifth and not mentioned by most, suits me fine, looking for 3 more points at Alty on Tuesday.

Nailed on for 3 points IMO, I don't think anyone can see where the next win is going to come from. Even Josh O'Keefe could score against us.

 

[KHFC_Shaun]

Surprised to hear that Kidderminster travelled up to the north-east on Thursday and stayed over-night before playing us on the Friday evening.

Must have a fair bit of backing to be able to stay full-time and do that?

We are operating with a 300k budget this year, and the club are working tirelessly at increasing revenue without the reliance on gate receipts. Commercially, I know the club is getting healthier & healthier, and our benefactor from a few years ago isn't on the scene after being treated astonishingly bad from a former chairman.

We have a link with Birmingham College now which also apparently is going to allow us to increase our budget, i'm not sure about how it works, but I know we got a healthier cut this year per student, as KHFC are looking after their pitches and taking on other responsibilities. I think it's an attempt to be identical to Burnley and their UCFB model.

Of course, the 30k sale of Fane, the inevitable 50k appearance fee for Lolley and a recent 40k from a sell-on from Marvin Johnson all in a space of a month may have helped us to prepare for Friday!

 

[DarkSithLord]

Salford 4-1 Alfreton.

My lord we were poor today and totally thrashed by Salford. We are a shambles on and off the pitch at the moment. Naming just 2 subs. Salford barely broke a sweat before establishing a 3-0 lead after 26 minutes with absolute ease. thats he most frustrating/concerning things - we are cheap goals at regular intervals. Terry Kennedy put in one of the worse performances I have ever seen from a footballer. He was put out his misery by being subbed on 37.

We faired better in the second half but the damage was already done.

Loved the fact our supporters started their own 5 a side game amgomst themselves rather than watch the shite from us. We are woeful and in a world of trouble at the minute.

 

[Master D]

Good match review, I was interested to hear how that match went so opened this thread up.

 

[Andy Harrier]

Surprised to hear that Kidderminster travelled up to the north-east on Thursday and stayed over-night before playing us on the Friday evening.

Must have a fair bit of backing to be able to stay full-time and do that?

I don't think we did? My mate is our physio and he at least set off at 7 on Friday morning. Haven't asked but would assume he travels with the squad.

 

[CrazyImp]

Surely Dennis Greene is on borrowed time now at Boston. Sounds as if he's ready for the noose judging by the tone of his interviews.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Surely Dennis Greene is on borrowed time now at Boston. Sounds as if he's ready for the noose judging by the tone of his interviews.

Didnt he recently get "awarded" with a new contract though?

 

[BigDaveCUFC]

This league is very quickly splitting into 3 groups, I know they say about 10 games you have an idea of what is happening but looks like here after 10 games we'll certainly know where teams are battling.

Those bottom 5 look in serious trouble even early days and the top 5 seem to be looking very consistent so will be hard to catch, interesting no Halifax or Stockport there at present, Halifax really need something vs Salford in their next game or could have their top place chances ended before we get to game 10.

I have already given up on my slim hope Curzon could go for 5th, i think key here now is just to be comfortable (and safety is a huge success considering size of club) and try now for the cups....FA Cup draw monday i think. We have the basis of a good side at this level but missing maybe 2 very good players and cannot afford them.

 

[Coaster]

Great game today, sighty gutted that we only got a point but thats football for you. Their keeper made two world class saves and couldnt of had more chances. Didnt take our chances and Gloucester took their chances very well.

Shame about some huddersfield fans on a weekend away in blackpool decided to kick off in the away end.

Thanks to all the Gloucester fans who made the journey up, real credit to your club and hope all got back safe as I heard there was an accident on the M5.

I know a few things have gone round on twitter about our club. I understand people wont like us for the money aspect, but I would never ever wish for any team to die or go bust. Ive watched this club grow to what it is now. I like to think we try our best to welcome away fans to our ground.

Happy non league day

 

[Josh Butler]

We managed to lose at home to FC United.....

Not a lot needs to be said really
Having our own competition for most shambolic goal of the season to concede. Their winner today was comical

Only thing keeping Greene in the job is that we haven't had a chance to go out of the cup yet and that nobody else would do better with the shite he's signed

 

[AnimoEtFide]

We managed to lose at home to FC United.....

Not a lot needs to be said really
Having our own competition for most shambolic goal of the season to concede. Their winner today was comical

Only thing keeping Greene in the job is that we haven't had a chance to go out of the cup yet and that nobody else would do better with the shite he's signed

How's Colley doing? Signing him alone should be an immediate sackable offence for any manager.

 

[AnimoEtFide]

We were pretty kak today, although it doesn't really matter. As long as Danny Lloyd's on the pitch we're probably gonna win anyway.

 

[Josh Butler]

How's Colley doing? Signing him alone should be an immediate sackable offence for any manager.

Proving that chickens can live in a decapitated form for quite a while
Didn't get on today at 3-2 down.... we put Cameron Johnson on, a striker whose record is no senior goals in a season and a half

 

[Harrier94]

Highlights from the Darlo game

 

[CFC4LIFE]

Nailed on for 3 points IMO, I don't think anyone can see where the next win is going to come from. Even Josh O'Keefe could score against us.

no, o'keefe will not, he can fuck off back where he came from, shys away from everything and goes missing, too slow and cant pass forward..... yet he still gets a game instead of jack lynch, who is probs one of our best players and apparently on the books of Leicester!

 

[CFC4LIFE]

great win, great goal, weak foot volley top corner. Roll on Tuesday! COYM

 

[Harrier94]

no, o'keefe will not, he can fuck off back where he came from, shys away from everything and goes missing, too slow and cant pass forward..... yet he still gets a game instead of jack lynch, who is probs one of our best players and apparently on the books of Leicester!

We did warn you.

 

[B2TF]

Halifax really need something vs Salford in their next game or could have their top place chances ended before we get to game 10.

"Oh Mary, come and listen to this".

Conference North Champions 2017.

 

[Luke Imp]

no, o'keefe will not, he can fuck off back where he came from, shys away from everything and goes missing, too slow and cant pass forward..... yet he still gets a game instead of jack lynch, who is probs one of our best players and apparently on the books of Leicester!

Haha, familiar words.

 

[Davidimp]

no, o'keefe will not, he can fuck off back where he came from, shys away from everything and goes missing, too slow and cant pass forward..... yet he still gets a game instead of jack lynch, who is probs one of our best players and apparently on the books of Leicester!

Got us relegated from the league or at least played a big part in our relegation.
Total oxygen thief of a player, can't believe teams still sign him!
Will always get in our worst ever XI
Josh O'Dear was a more apt name for him the useless twat.

 

[Harrier94]

Josh O'Dear was a more apt name for him the useless twat.

We went for JO'ke as our name for him

 

[Andy Harrier]

I don't think we did? My mate is our physio and he at least set off at 7 on Friday morning. Haven't asked but would assume he travels with the squad.

Can confirm our team definitely travelled up on Friday morning. Not sure where the Thursday suggestion came from.

 

[Davidimp]

We went for JO'ke as our name for him

That was his short name, is full name was Josh O' Dear We've Picked That Useless Twat Again.

 

[SomeMightShay]

This league is incredibly tough this season with Fylde, Halifax, Salford and Harrogate all big favourites for the top 5.

We really need to sort our defence out and we need a goal scorer as Odejayi is shite.

As for today I thought we were good first half but went in 2-1 down, 2 attacks and 2 goals for them. We were crap second half but managed to nick it at the end. Just a shame 2 idiots had to be dickheads.

Early days but i would imagine that Stockport and Halifax won't be too far off each other (or 5th place) by the end of the season.

 

[appletablepenny]

That was his short name, is full name was Josh O' Dear We've Picked That Useless Twat Again.

He's now certain to tackle our striker just outside the Chorley box, hare up the length of the field, brushing aside all challengers, and beat our keeper with an exquisite lob from 18 yards out to win the game, in the 95th minute, to send us bottom.

 

[Prodigal]

Now you really are being silly with that prediction, eighties robin!

 

[appletablepenny]

Now you really are being silly with that prediction, eighties robin!

True, there are a few holes in that scenario - tackles, running, scoring etc