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Post by stevea on Jul 19, 2010 10:09:00 GMT
Got to say I am looking forward to our trip to Scraley Road. It seems ages since I have been there. I always enjoyed our tense encounters. I think when I first started to watch the Iron, the Swifts were in a higher league than us. How times change.
I hope after three games Rod is getting a feel for who will be in his squad. Lowestoft shewed (a bit of Suffolk there) that a side that have played together for some time & have been winning can give lots of sides a run for their money.
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Post by strangelybrown on Jul 19, 2010 11:40:43 GMT
Yep, strange how clubs go in different directions.
I remember the Swifts pushing us all the way in our title-winning year.
We've moved up to the Conference and now the Swifts find themselves having to look forward to matches home and away with Witham over Christmas and the New Year.
Does anyone know if they still need floodlights at their current level?
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Post by dav on Jul 19, 2010 13:15:23 GMT
I don't know about floodlights, but I think (correct me if i'm wrong) they're now three leagues above our supporters team  |
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Post by cm7 on Jul 19, 2010 13:39:05 GMT
If the whole floodlights thing is serious (I doubt it) then yes they do.
They have a decent set-up over Heybridge from what I've heard, well run club. Get a few players from Colchester on loan over the season too.
If I remember correctly their manager (Wayne Bond) was linked with our managerial post before Rod got it.
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Post by strangelybrown on Jul 19, 2010 13:51:19 GMT
Great news about their floodlights, I was a bit worried when they asked to have the kick-off brought forward to 7.30, what with the nights starting to draw in. I had visions of me having to carefully position my car and the referee relying on my xenon's on full beam, plus the front fogs!
From what I remember it probably is a reasonable set up for their level, but I doubt if they'll ever be back up in the Ryman Premier. It always seems a bit windswept. That long walk from the dressing rooms to the pitch cant be acceptable with no cover over the walkway. Still, they do have Witham to look forward to over Christmas & New Year.
Don't remember Wayne Bond being mentioned by anyone - I don't think he'd be in the frame if the Supporters team had a vacancy (not that I've heard anything ...). No offence intended, mind.
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Post by cm7 on Jul 19, 2010 14:02:51 GMT
You have to have floodlights at Essex Senior level too, they look at bit random placed on a field!
To be fair Bond's a decent manager. Very small budget over Heybridge, does well with what he has to work with.
And they arent in the same division as Witham!
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Post by strangelybrown on Jul 19, 2010 14:06:23 GMT
No! Really? So they're in the Olympian? or Border League?
God! How far down does senior football go these days ...
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Post by peterfoster on Jul 19, 2010 14:20:35 GMT
Yep, strange how clubs go in different directions. I remember the Swifts pushing us all the way in our title-winning year. We've moved up to the Conference and now the Swifts find themselves having to look forward to matches home and away with Witham over Christmas and the New Year. Does anyone know if they still need floodlights at their current level? Sadly, Heybridge lost their money man but you have managed to hold on to yours.... |
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Post by securityrob on Jul 19, 2010 14:33:57 GMT
Heybridge are unique as there in a league of there own.
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Post by castIRONgooner on Jul 19, 2010 16:03:53 GMT
What in having idiotic directors that try picking fights with away supporters!!!
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Post by strangelybrown on Jul 19, 2010 16:06:12 GMT
Money man? No money at Braintree, just a club that pays its bills and players on time. Other local clubs should try it Peter.
I expect that's why we at Braintree don't have to endure 'dog-eating' Korean trialists.
Woof Woof!
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Post by strangelybrown on Jul 19, 2010 16:18:49 GMT
What in having idiotic directors that try picking fights with away supporters!!!
Ah yes ... those we've known and loved (oh and left behind!)
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Post by peterfoster on Jul 19, 2010 16:20:06 GMT
Money man? No money at Braintree, just a club that pays its bills and players on time. Other local clubs should try it Peter. I expect that's why we at Braintree don't have to endure 'dog-eating' Korean trialists. Woof Woof! Yes. So Barry and Lee keep telling us and telling us and telling us.... |
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Post by peterfoster on Jul 19, 2010 16:21:45 GMT
What in having idiotic directors that try picking fights with away supporters!!! It takes two to tango, as it were, though, doesn't it.... |
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Post by strangelybrown on Jul 19, 2010 16:23:28 GMT
Yes. So Barry and Lee keep telling us and telling us and telling us....
Good advice it is as well. Those that don't listen end up having to cut their summer money, then the playing budget and then they get a home visit from 'friends' of a former 'director of football'.
Thank God that doesn't affect our two clubs, eh Peter? Woof Woof!
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Post by peterfoster on Jul 19, 2010 16:37:47 GMT
You clearly have a very vivid imagination, strangelybrown....
And rather than being a Braintree fan, your performance in this string at least suggest that you are a barking supporter....
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Post by stevea on Jul 19, 2010 19:16:24 GMT
Peter - how much is it to get in?
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Post by renaissancedj on Jul 19, 2010 19:46:55 GMT
Hi Steve,
Admission on Tuesday night is £8 Adults & £4 Concessions.
As a former Quagender of 15 years I look forward to the visit of my home town club to Heybridge where you will all be made more than welcome. Hopefully we will have some Maldon Gold real ale on tap for you to sample.
I am sure former Swifts, Sean Marks, and Olly Olly Olly (Morris-Sanders) will enjoy a warm welcome, however its a shame that George Purcell is no longer with you as he became a bit of a legend during his short time with the Swifts back in 2007.
Would be good to see a few of the lads there tomorrow night, Mad Dog, Jonny Weaver, Mr. Smuff, Pittsy, Martin Green, Tommy Marshall etc.
NT
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Post by venturer on Jul 20, 2010 15:48:54 GMT
strangelybrown has a very confused idea of Heybridge and it's history. He must have enjoyed joining BTFC after you had reached Conf S.
Sean Marks, Ollie M-S and young Reece Harris will all receive a top welcome at Scraley Rd.
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Post by strangelybrown on Jul 21, 2010 6:50:52 GMT
Confused, nope - crystal clear. Enjoy your games with Witham. |
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Post by stevea on Jul 21, 2010 8:28:47 GMT
Its a shame thst people can't stay on subject.
By the way, we won the game.
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Post by Iron Webbo on Jul 21, 2010 9:15:47 GMT
Indeed Steve and credit to Heybridge on a superb playing surface. Our lads played well last night and Rod & Keith are working very hard to pull things together. I'm impressed with their efforts and our progress.
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Post by stevea on Jul 21, 2010 9:54:53 GMT
I really enjoyed the game IW. Its amazing that we did not score more goals than we did. Yes, it was only Heybridge, some will say, but we are going in the right direction.
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Post by jonw on Jul 21, 2010 12:04:23 GMT
Is it possible for anyone to post last night's line up either on here or the club site please?
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Post by stevea on Jul 21, 2010 14:54:33 GMT
only got the starting 11 for certain:
Ollie Morris Saunders
Phil Starkey
Sam Holloway
Matt Paine
Michael Alaile
Sam Lechmere
Brad Quinton
James Hawes
Martin Tuohy
Mike Power
Tom Bruno
Other subs I recognised:
Nathan McDonald
Robbie Martin
Sean Marks
Louis Riddle
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Post by jonw on Jul 22, 2010 8:03:49 GMT
Thanks Steve!
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Post by cm7 on Aug 7, 2010 22:50:03 GMT
Anyone know the attendance at the game that night?
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