Post by hatter_in_macc on Mar 15, 2014 19:27:38 GMT
Not often that we manage to snatch something positive from the jaws of defeat, eh?
So, whether you're celebrating, unwinding or just breathing a sigh of relief, enjoy our programme article from this afternoon while basking in a warm-ish glow
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Hatter in Macc writes:
Good afternoon, everyone – and a warm, Spring-like welcome to our visitors from West Yorkshire, with whom County had not become acquainted at all before Tuesday night, but who we now meet for the second time in a little over ninety hours!
Since our last notes were written, County have stretched to six consecutive matches the not-entirely-desirable pattern of failing to win a game, as well as conceding two goals on each occasion. The most recent instance, of course, having been against today’s opponents – albeit not helped beforehand by an M62 closure, and a consequentially tortuous journey across The Pennines which saw the team-bus arrive at Nethermoor later than many of The Twelfth Man representatives!
Here on County Heaven, we always make it our business to greet new additions to the squad, and today provides the opportunity to extend a slightly belated welcome to Jamie Milligan. Jamie’s arrival was just a little too late to get a mention ahead of the previous home fixture, when Barrow came a-visiting, but his impressive debut (not to mention wicked, in-swinging corners) in that match suggested that he will have a contribution to make as our midfield seeks to… erm, ‘spike’ the threat of future opposition!
But, for now, here’s a man who needs no introduction – assuming, that is, he has returned in one piece from Gloucestershire, where he was last seen, post-match a week ago, heading into downtown Cheltenham for an evening of curry and karaoke.
Did you end up singing for your supper, Sandy?!
Sandbach Hatter writes:
Alas, no. While bartering is still seemingly an accepted form of trading in The Cotswolds, I paid for my curry the good old fashioned way – and, boy, did I pay for it the next day, too! As it happens, we did return to the same karaoke pub that we had visited following our Forest Green trip last season (which resembles the Cantina scene from ‘Star Wars’), but there were no impromptu performances this time. I think anything by Radiohead would have been appropriate following that match, though!
Fortunately, County Heaven has been racking up victories of late, even if our beloved Hatters sadly haven’t. Sir Roger, having already got February’s Prediction League title under his belt, then capped a good week in Lennie’s Limerick Lounge (where he was awarded bronze behind Lennie himself and Dudley - who collected gold and silver, respectively) by winning my last quiz comfortably.
Another_Ruined_Saturday was last man standing in the poker tournament, returning in the latest bout to defend his title against the likes of “Mad Dog Macc” and “No Budge Fudge”, and Birthday Boy Benno (ooh, alliteration) returned from holiday to find himself in the final three of “No Spain, No Gain” alongside Epworth and Dudley.
Oh, and lastly, if you want to find out what my esteemed co-writer has been smearing hot caramel sauce over (that’s one for the ladies), check out our off-topic room… it doesn’t get more off-topic (or, indeed, off-putting) than that!
Hang on, I recognise today’s opponents from mid-week – “Are you Guiseley in dis-guisely?!”
Enjoy the game.
Animo et Fide.
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So, whether you're celebrating, unwinding or just breathing a sigh of relief, enjoy our programme article from this afternoon while basking in a warm-ish glow
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Hatter in Macc writes:
Good afternoon, everyone – and a warm, Spring-like welcome to our visitors from West Yorkshire, with whom County had not become acquainted at all before Tuesday night, but who we now meet for the second time in a little over ninety hours!
Since our last notes were written, County have stretched to six consecutive matches the not-entirely-desirable pattern of failing to win a game, as well as conceding two goals on each occasion. The most recent instance, of course, having been against today’s opponents – albeit not helped beforehand by an M62 closure, and a consequentially tortuous journey across The Pennines which saw the team-bus arrive at Nethermoor later than many of The Twelfth Man representatives!
Here on County Heaven, we always make it our business to greet new additions to the squad, and today provides the opportunity to extend a slightly belated welcome to Jamie Milligan. Jamie’s arrival was just a little too late to get a mention ahead of the previous home fixture, when Barrow came a-visiting, but his impressive debut (not to mention wicked, in-swinging corners) in that match suggested that he will have a contribution to make as our midfield seeks to… erm, ‘spike’ the threat of future opposition!
But, for now, here’s a man who needs no introduction – assuming, that is, he has returned in one piece from Gloucestershire, where he was last seen, post-match a week ago, heading into downtown Cheltenham for an evening of curry and karaoke.
Did you end up singing for your supper, Sandy?!
Sandbach Hatter writes:
Alas, no. While bartering is still seemingly an accepted form of trading in The Cotswolds, I paid for my curry the good old fashioned way – and, boy, did I pay for it the next day, too! As it happens, we did return to the same karaoke pub that we had visited following our Forest Green trip last season (which resembles the Cantina scene from ‘Star Wars’), but there were no impromptu performances this time. I think anything by Radiohead would have been appropriate following that match, though!
Fortunately, County Heaven has been racking up victories of late, even if our beloved Hatters sadly haven’t. Sir Roger, having already got February’s Prediction League title under his belt, then capped a good week in Lennie’s Limerick Lounge (where he was awarded bronze behind Lennie himself and Dudley - who collected gold and silver, respectively) by winning my last quiz comfortably.
Another_Ruined_Saturday was last man standing in the poker tournament, returning in the latest bout to defend his title against the likes of “Mad Dog Macc” and “No Budge Fudge”, and Birthday Boy Benno (ooh, alliteration) returned from holiday to find himself in the final three of “No Spain, No Gain” alongside Epworth and Dudley.
Oh, and lastly, if you want to find out what my esteemed co-writer has been smearing hot caramel sauce over (that’s one for the ladies), check out our off-topic room… it doesn’t get more off-topic (or, indeed, off-putting) than that!
Hang on, I recognise today’s opponents from mid-week – “Are you Guiseley in dis-guisely?!”
Enjoy the game.
Animo et Fide.
Countyheaven.freeforums.net
Proud to be Fan Sponsors of Alan Lord for 2013/14
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