RobJames 881 Posted August 4, 2023 To add interest I usually pick a lower league club to follow. Was a Scottish club some while back (Hamilton). This lime it is Accrington, with our two young centre backs. After relegation from L 1 they kick off at home to Newport County. Another former Football League who spent years in the 'wilderness' before battling back. Who knows, either could become the next Luton. So c'mon you 'owd reds' "After five seasons in League One, the team who perennially punch above their weight took one too many blows. Now the focus must be to rebuild and minimise the damage. Stanley have modest means by fourth-tier standards, let alone third, and signings have proven to be a challenge this summer, with loan deals the main route of recruitment. The vast experience of management duo John Coleman and Jimmy Bell isn’t necessarily reflected in a changing room dominated by players under the age of 23, and some of those younger squad members will need to step up and learn quickly. Avoiding a double relegation must be the priority – that’s happened to bigger clubs in the past. With better luck with injuries and some breakthroughs from within the squad, there could be aspirations of the play-offs.' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,016 Posted August 4, 2023 Man City , so I know what it feels like to sell my soul to satan . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted August 4, 2023 Whoever the Binners are playing #theoldonesarethebest #actuallythatistrue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted August 4, 2023 Got to be Glasgow Rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted August 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, daly said: Got to be Glasgow Rangers And who, just out of pure unadulterated fascination, will your first team be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,915 Posted August 4, 2023 I've always had a soft spot for Exeter because, like Norwich, it's a lovely city. But this season I'm rooting for their rivals, Plymouth, because I want Bali Mumba to be able to put up the middle finger to Webber and Wagner if he has a great season and ends up having a PL career. In contrast Wagner, I am pretty sure, will get sacked sometime this season. Sadly, Webber, slimeball that he is, will probably get another job (after sacking Wagner as scapegoat for his own failure), because there are always people who don't recognise a self-serving charlatan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted August 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, canarybubbles said: I've always had a soft spot for Exeter because, like Norwich, it's a lovely city. But this season I'm rooting for their rivals, Plymouth, because I want Bali Mumba to be able to put up the middle finger to Webber and Wagner if he has a great season and ends up having a PL career. In contrast Wagner, I am pretty sure, will get sacked sometime this season. Sadly, Webber, slimeball that he is, will probably get another job (after sacking Wagner as scapegoat for his own failure), because there are always people who don't recognise a self-serving charlatan. You really should just support Plymouth. We really wouldn't mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted August 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said: And who, just out of pure unadulterated fascination, will your first team be? Being born in Edinburgh it has to be Hearts but since I’ve watched NCFC since 1946 and had a season ticket for around 50 years I’ll leave it to you to use your common sense if you’ve been gifted with any Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted August 4, 2023 1 minute ago, daly said: Being born in Edinburgh it has to be Hearts but since I’ve watched NCFC since 1946 and had a season ticket for around 50 years I’ll leave it to you to use your common sense if you’ve been gifted with any Common sense isn't a gift it's a responsibility. And I doubt if any one of those 50 years you've been a supporter of Norwich City. The way you talk about them on here you sound more like an unwilling hostage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 340 Posted August 4, 2023 Inverness Caledonian Thistle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canarybee 10 Posted August 4, 2023 When I lived in Hertfordshire, my local team was Barnet, still keep a eye on them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,986 Posted August 4, 2023 Ipswich Town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorfBhoy66 7 Posted August 4, 2023 Haverfordwest County AFC in the JD Cymru Premier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 881 Posted August 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Ipswich Town. It says 'second' club 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted August 4, 2023 22 minutes ago, RobJames said: It says 'second' club Oi. Stop nicking my jokes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,211 Posted August 4, 2023 47 minutes ago, Canarybee said: When I lived in Hertfordshire, my local team was Barnet, still keep a eye on them. Got a mate who's a Barnet fan. Been to a few games over the years. Still not been to The Hive. Like any honorary Bees fan I hate those fake Griffin park bees. Or whatever its called these days. Shakin a baby.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted August 4, 2023 I dabble with non league, so Dulwich or Dereham when I get a chance to go back. “Cut me I bleed yella” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Terminally Yellow said: Common sense isn't a gift it's a responsibility. And I doubt if any one of those 50 years you've been a supporter of Norwich City. The way you talk about them on here you sound more like an unwilling hostage. You carry on supporting NCFC hoping one day we will be established as a top club but since first game I went to in1947 nothing much has changed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted August 4, 2023 Always Oxford for me, though Sparta Prague are also my team! So I suppose I have three teams! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unhinged Canary 375 Posted August 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Nexus_Canary said: Man City , so I know what it feels like to sell my soul to satan . And also what it feels like to win.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted August 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Unhinged Canary said: And also what it feels like to win.... Or even score tbh 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 881 Posted August 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, daly said: You carry on supporting NCFC hoping one day we will be established as a top club but since first game I went to in1947 nothing much has changed Yes, all the 20 PL clubs are 'established', not one with the threat of relegation ever troubling them. And City are a long way from the top first division club there were in 1947. Few on here have the insight you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,821 Posted August 4, 2023 Lecce, of course. I had a season ticket there for a few years and I still watch them whenever I can. I worked out that I saw 31 of their 38 league games last season (one in person, 30 on TV/laptop/phone). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 881 Posted August 5, 2023 Off to a flying start, with our two lads playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pockthorpe 531 Posted August 5, 2023 Rochdale for me . When I was a little lad , early 1970’s, they always seemed to be bottom of the 4th division. My heart went out to them . Probably daft then . I’m still daft now so always look out for them. And I thought , and still do , Spotland is such a fantastic name for your ground. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
