Under 21s / Owners

[Suffolk7 0]

I went to my first under 21s game this evening, poor game, was expecting a little more from Adams.

I paid For my ticket and had a meal beforehand and sat in the directors box.

What really impressed me was who else was in attendance. Let''s face it, a wet Monday night, after a Home Saturday match, not a big crowd, in a nothing to play for game, you could have been forgiven for not expecting too many big names to turn out. However, they were all there, AN and his family, all of his backroom staff, the captain, RM, MWJ and Delias mum and of course DM. Not only were they there but they all looked genuinely happy to be there. It got me thinking how lucky we are. I know our owners could have a bit more cash, but how many other PL owners would be attending under 21 games?

Our club is a dying breed, and I know for some, the "family club" ethos is outdated and gives us a soft underbelly, but I honestly think we should be proud of it. It won''t be around forever, and as others have found out, big investment doesn''t always bring with it huge rewards.

[morty 0]

Great post!Aye the games are always well attended, tonight was a bit flat for me, but Everton looked very good for their win.

[norfolkbroadslim 223]

^^Binner^^

[Jools 584]

[quote user="Suffolk7"]I went to my first under 21s game this evening, poor game, was expecting a little more from Adams.[/quote]He must be pretty slow down the wing these days.What on Earth is he doing playing for the under 21s?

[Jools 584]

[quote user="Suffolk7"]I went to my first under 21s game this evening, poor game, was expecting a little more from Adams.

I paid For my ticket and had a meal beforehand and sat in the directors box.

What really impressed me was who else was in attendance. Let''s face it, a wet Monday night, after a Home Saturday match, not a big crowd, in a nothing to play for game, you could have been forgiven for not expecting too many big names to turn out. However, they were all there, AN and his family, all of his backroom staff, the captain, RM, MWJ and Delias mum and of course DM. Not only were they there but they all looked genuinely happy to be there. It got me thinking how lucky we are. I know our owners could have a bit more cash, but how many other PL owners would be attending under 21 games?

Our club is a dying breed, and I know for some, the "family club" ethos is outdated and gives us a soft underbelly, but I honestly think we should be proud of it. It won''t be around forever, and as others have found out, big investment doesn''t always bring with it huge rewards.[/quote]Seriously though. Nice post [Y]

[Nuff Said 5,078]

Do you think Mucus Evans turns out to watch ITFC U21s?

[Jools 584]

[quote user="Nuff Said"]Do you think Mucus Evans turns out to watch ITFC U21s?[/quote]No. But I reckon he''s partial to Ipswich Town under 21 ladies of the night.

[Mr Jenkins 0]

It''s a good point Suffolk, everything at the club certainly isn''t perfect but there are lots of things that most other fans, if they were honest, would be very envious of. It''s so easy to critisise but it''s good to see somebody drawing attention to the good things.

[ca 1]

Great post though I didn''t get the reference to Adams as he hasn''t looked after the Under 21''s for a few years ( or am I missing something)

You can always be sure of seeing the owners, board members and some of the senior players at the Under 21 games, arent we lucky to have them all ??

[Year of the tiger 51]

Ebou Adams is the signing from Dartford.I agree with the Op but it''s a big step up & I''ll reserve judgement till next season.

[Suffolk7 0]

Thanks all.

Just to clarify, I''m talking about the lad we signed from Dartford Ebou Adams.

[Horse Renoir 1]

You should probably keep in mind with Adam''s that at the moment he''s just raw potential with a bit of ability. He''s had nowhere near the standard of coaching our young players got at Colney. He''s been a part timer all his career, give him a year of full time professional coaching and U21 games and I think (hope) he''ll start to show why we bought him

[Jools 584]

[quote user="Suffolk7"]Thanks all.

Just to clarify, I''m talking about the lad we signed from Dartford Ebou Adams.[/quote]Oh right! Thanks for clarifying.

[Katie Borkins 1]

[quote user="Nuff Said"]Do you think Mucus Evans turns out to watch ITFC U21s?[/quote]

Given that nobody''s ever seen him, how would you know if he didn''t?

[SwindonCanary 455]

How old is Delias Mum ?  She attends every game, a true supporter

[morty 0]

[quote user="SwindonCanary"]How old is Delias Mum ?  She attends every game, a true supporter [/quote]She must be 90+, Delia is 74!

[Lessingham Canary 99]

Delia''s mum is 90 several......... she does brilliant.

[? 0]

A D. Mirror article last year stated Delias mum was 96. So I guess she must be around 97 now!! Amazing lady!!!

[Katie Borkins 1]

I don''t know, I think getting older and older is overrated.

It''s like if you stay up until midnight, you can have a good time.  You stay up until 3am, you still have a good time but you''re tired and worn out and good for nothing

If your extra 20 years were in the 30-50 age band, I would be up for that.  But being 75 to 95, no thanks.  I''d rather peg it at 75 with all my faculties and physical capabilities more or less intact and less of a burden on my family.  Plus I haven''t saved loads for a pension I''ve barely touched :-)

[? 0]

Well I personally think involuntary euthanasia is the way forward, at what age I''m not quite sure!😉😉