2018-19 National League North

[Railway Blue]

Thanks for that, I'll let them know. It's a big problem for Leamington in terms of location, it is so far out of the way that it can actually be hard to find!

I spoke to one of your fans during the match who said you were hoping to move closer to the town centre. The lane leading to your ground seems to have houses going up at a rapid rate. Your ground does have a temporary feel about it.

 

[Railway Blue]

Chester FC are having a Retro Day for our game against Darlington on 1st December. Prices will be the same as when we last played them. £10 and £5 concessions. That will include all travelling Quakers.

 

[Darlo On Tour]

Chester FC are having a Retro Day for our game against Darlington on 1st December. Prices will be the same as when we last played them. £10 and £5 concessions. That will include all travelling Quakers.

A very nice gesture on Chester's behalf. I hope the good work pays off and gets the fan's from both clubs for a decent crowd and a good day out.

 

[AndyPark]

Chester FC are having a Retro Day for our game against Darlington on 1st December. Prices will be the same as when we last played them. £10 and £5 concessions. That will include all travelling Quakers.

Great incentive, can't wait to visit next weekend. I fully expect 400 travelling fans to make the trip. I know of at least 4 coaches making the trip totalling over 170 people booked up.

I know plenty who are making the trip via train too. Railway Blue, where's decent to go for a beer in Chester? Preferably cheap haha.

 

[Railway Blue]

Great incentive, can't wait to visit next weekend. I fully expect 400 travelling fans to make the trip. I know of at least 4 coaches making the trip totalling over 170 people booked up.

I know plenty who are making the trip via train too. Railway Blue, where's decent to go for a beer in Chester? Preferably cheap haha.

The Blues Bar is open for all supporters, but because we are on the arse-end of an industrial estate we are at least a mile away from the nearest pub, which is the Watergate near the racecourse. Hopefully some of the £1m donation from our wealthy supporter Stuart Murphy will be used to extend and improve the matchday experience including the Blues Bar.

 

[AndyPark]

The Blues Bar is open for all supporters, but because we are on the arse-end of an industrial estate we are at least a mile away from the nearest pub, which is the Watergate near the racecourse. Hopefully some of the £1m donation from our wealthy supporter Stuart Murphy will be used to extend and improve the matchday experience including the Blues Bar.

Fully expect the coach I am on to arrive by midday ish as we're setting off around 8.30am. Probably head out in the town before we head to the ground.

 

[Bluandwite]

Don't head for the Watergate as it's been knocked down to be replaced by a new entrance in to the racecourse.

Telfords is the closest to the ground and the revamped Bull & Stirrup (Wetherspoons) is just up the road from the new bus station on Northgate Street.

For anyone coming by train the Town Crier is opposite the station and is another place to have been refurbished with plenty of TV's if you want to watch an early game. There's a busy taxi rank outside as well.

 

[Railway Blue]

Don't head for the Watergate as it's been knocked down to be replaced by a new entrance in to the racecourse.

Telfords is the closest to the ground and the revamped Bull & Stirrup (Wetherspoons) is just up the road from the new bus station on Northgate Street.

For anyone coming by train the Town Crier is opposite the station and is another place to have been refurbished with plenty of TV's if you want to watch an early game. There's a busy taxi rank outside as well.

Bloody hell Blueandwhite when did that happen? Never knew that as I hardly ever pass it.

 

[Bluandwite]

Bloody hell Blueandwhite when did that happen? Never knew that as I hardly ever pass it.

About a year now, the Racecourse then got the new entrance up in a couple of months in the Spring, although it's only a relatively small area with a canopy. Just wanted the extra space really.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Shocked to see Nicky Eaden leave Nuneaton by Mutual Consent. never looked like a bottom of the league side on Sat. Cant think of many managers who would have done a better job in the circumstances!

 

[Railway Blue]

Shocked to see Nicky Eaden leave Nuneaton by Mutual Consent. never looked like a bottom of the league side on Sat. Cant think of many managers who would have done a better job in the circumstances!

They have a lot of good players, but they are full time and I guess the new owner wants them part time. Many of these full time players will leave and make the job very difficult for any manager.

 

[Darlo On Tour]

Fully expect the coach I am on to arrive by midday ish as we're setting off around 8.30am. Probably head out in the town before we head to the ground.

Don't forget me matey!!

 

[Darlo On Tour]

Great incentive, can't wait to visit next weekend. I fully expect 400 travelling fans to make the trip. I know of at least 4 coaches making the trip totalling over 170 people booked up.

I know plenty who are making the trip via train too. Railway Blue, where's decent to go for a beer in Chester? Preferably cheap haha.

The incentive should be the price's to this game they are as cheap as chips! Hazard a guess I'd be disappointed if we didn't take a following of at least 500 travelling fans.

The game has a similar scenario to when we played AFC Fylde (I know that was in March and we were much higher in the table) where the club thought there was at least 300 supporters travelling to the game, but on the day 600 turned up, plus a few got turned away at the turnstiles.

 

[Darlo On Tour]

They have a lot of good players, but they are full time and I guess the new owner wants them part time. Many of these full time players will leave and make the job very difficult for any manager.

I can't fathom out why on earth they are full time it just doesn't make any sense at this level, especially with the crowds of around 600. They need to get their house in order.

 

[AndyPark]

Don't forget me matey!!

If you ain't smashed in the boozer when we meet up at 7am, I will be highly disappointed. I'll see you at the game tonight mate.

 

[SomeMightShay]

Last nights attendance of 316 is very low even by our stands we regualry normall get between 4-500. I do remember a midweek gate of 308 against Brackley one season but none lower than that.

A number of factors. We are in the middle of a run of 7 consecutive home games which at £14 a time is not cheap to say the least. We are awful. Oh and then there is the small matter of 90 minues of Billy heath hoooof.

Dread to think what the attendance is going to be on Saturday against Farsley in the Trophy @ £14,£10 #madness

You're still playing hoofball without Dents?

 

[Railway Blue]

Who do people generally support in Alfreton ~~ Derby County? I remember going to Eden Park, Burton years ago and for some strange reason they hate the Rams there.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Alfreton Town with Tom Denton - P8 W5 D1 L2 F 14 A 10
Alfreton Town without Tom Denton - P9 W1 D2 L6 F 10 A 16

Hmm...

Interesting to note Chris Moyses was seen at the ground yesterday...

 

[Railway Blue]

Just a note for Darlington fans.

For our Retro day game against you lot, we're asked to dig out old tops and wear them for the day. Pass it on!

 

[Inactive]

Not technically National League North...but Leamington made hard work of their FA Trophy match vs Witton Albion. Should be out!

 

[David Curries Mullet]

Just a note for Darlington fans.

For our Retro day game against you lot, we're asked to dig out old tops and wear them for the day. Pass it on!

Let's hope Retro day doesn't involve old school behaviour, though I would prepare for it if I was you.

 

[Railway Blue]

Not technically National League North...but Leamington made hard work of their FA Trophy match vs Witton Albion. Should be out!

Still trying to figure out how that wasn't a red for Breedon?

 

[CFC91]

Why do people generally support in Alfreton ~~ Derby County? I remember going to Eden Park, Burton years ago and for some strange reason they hate the Rams there.

They're technically my home town team but I reckon the majority will be Forest or Derby fans with a smattering of Chesterfield + all your normal prem glory hunters.

 

[Darlo On Tour]

Let's hope Retro day doesn't involve old school behaviour, though I would prepare for it if I was you.

It'll be a fun Retro day out i would imagine with all the different footy tops, are you going? We will be delighted to have you amongst us on this auspicious day.

 

[BigDaveCUFC]

Alfreton Town with Tom Denton - P8 W5 D1 L2 F 14 A 10
Alfreton Town without Tom Denton - P9 W1 D2 L6 F 10 A 16

Hmm...

Interesting to note Chris Moyses was seen at the ground yesterday...

just starting to prove that Heath is frankly a pretty at best average manager who has relied on one style, approach and set of players, if he gets them it works and if he doesn't he has not got once ounce of clue how to think of another route to go.

you could maybe since you seem to have money try and see if you could loan Mark beck from harrogate who isn't really playing for them this season....may be type of player to fill that gap.

although i do understand how tough it is when the targetman is missing in this league, I think Curzon on paper have a much stronger squad than last season but probably will be bottom 5 because Niall Cummins just isn't fitness and quality wise where he's been in previous years and you simply don't find quick replacments there.

 

[JE93]

just starting to prove that Heath is frankly a pretty at best average manager who has relied on one style, approach and set of players, if he gets them it works and if he doesn't he has not got once ounce of clue how to think of another route to go.

you could maybe since you seem to have money try and see if you could loan Mark beck from harrogate who isn't really playing for them this season....may be type of player to fill that gap.

although i do understand how tough it is when the targetman is missing in this league, I think Curzon on paper have a much stronger squad than last season but probably will be bottom 5 because Niall Cummins just isn't fitness and quality wise where he's been in previous years and you simply don't find quick replacments there.

Heath is an odd one. Still wouldn't surprise me if he turned it around into a respectable league position. I seem to remember Halifax weren't really anywhere at Christmas the year he took them up via the playoffs and that was when there were only 4 playoff spots. But to me theyhaven't replaced Denton at all. Styche is a good striker at NLN level but he isn't a target man. He's not particularly tall and if I'm honest I think his heading is one of his worst attributes. Certainly not a like for like on Denton. Don't think they'd get Mark Beck this year. Made 15 appearances for Harrogate this season.

Surprised you think so low. I think you are more solid than that. Thought the Adam Morgan signing would have you looking up the league. Or has his injury record stayed with him?

 

[DarkSithLord]

just starting to prove that Heath is frankly a pretty at best average manager who has relied on one style, approach and set of players, if he gets them it works and if he doesn't he has not got once ounce of clue how to think of another route to go.

you could maybe since you seem to have money try and see if you could loan Mark beck from harrogate who isn't really playing for them this season....may be type of player to fill that gap.

although i do understand how tough it is when the targetman is missing in this league, I think Curzon on paper have a much stronger squad than last season but probably will be bottom 5 because Niall Cummins just isn't fitness and quality wise where he's been in previous years and you simply don't find quick replacments there.

Your right Big Dave. Billy has his one method. When that is taken away as in this case he hasnt got a scooby what to do. Players looked totally devoid of all confidence and belief on Saturday.

Hereford game on Saturday will absolutely define the season

 

[AndyPark]

Darlington fans are clubbing together to raise some cash for the injured Chester midfielder Matty Hughes who has been unable to return to his day job because of the injury.

I'll be handing over the cash, no matter the amount to Scott Burton at HT. Anyone interested in donating a couple of quid. Get in touch with me. All appreciated.

#FootballFamily

 

[Railway Blue]

Darlington fans are clubbing together to raise some cash for the injured Chester midfielder Matty Hughes who has been unable to return to his day job because of the injury.

I'll be handing over the cash, no matter the amount to Scott Burton at HT. Anyone interested in donating a couple of quid. Get in touch with me. All appreciated.

#FootballFamily

That's fantastic Andy. For your generosity we'll probably give you 3 points.

 

[DarkSithLord]

I see AFC Telford have signed Brendon Daniels on loan from Port Vale until January. Yet another club for Daniels