Recent content by shrewdchemic

It was never going to match up to last season football-wise. New pool, bigger fish - we survived, job done. Build from here. You expect too much so it's no wonder you can't seem to enjoy any of it.

I think GT will carry on. Why not? His age seems to be an issue for some fans but I suspect that masks a restlessness - unless we're on a good run we all like to see the team or something else freshened up, although it doesn't often make much real difference. If you've got a good manager then...

Hope Daggers stay up - had a soft spot for them since coming across their friendly fans on the old 606 board and their away fans were good when we won promotion a year ago. Also want York to stay up. One season back in the league isn't enough, plus it's a lovely city. Would like Wimbledon...

Thunderbolt shot or mazey dribble with a delicate chip to finish?

I'm more tolerant of Stoke. It's enough to dislike Vale without having a down on both Potteries clubs!

Lenny - As I recall, your posts were far more reasoned and mature than some of the B&A members who were no doubt older and should have known better! I don't beat my head against a wall on there but I do poke back if I get provoked - life's too short for that nonsense. My competitive...

Echo those good wishes for Hibbert. Bumped into him at Battlefield services after a Carling Cup game (Fulham defeat I think) and he was a lovely bloke - went out of his way to sign an autograph for my kids and had a laugh with the woman serving when she said she thought Shrewsbury were no good...

Hmmm, I wonder who you could possibly be thinking of .....? I've had a few run-ins. I don't mind so much being caught up in those actually, although it probably gets boring for others and can descend into tit-for-tat if you're not careful. But I think some are more robust than others and it...

Already marked my card in that one!

Tough game. I just hope the players don't switch off because we're not safe yet. In fact, with Bournemouth to follow this game, two poor results could leave us with a scramble in real 6 point games against Colchester and Oldham. That's not how I'd want to end the season - or relying on...

Cheers Matster, not sure why I've been away really. Your memory serves you well. Been less active on B&A until recently too. Thought it was getting a bit hostile, rather than just passionate. I guess the mood follows the team's fortunes to a great extent.

I bet they could hear the arm-twisting from Tyneside.

No doubt the club will be renamed as "Paulo di Canio's Sunderland" just as Swindon were, at least by the BBC. Tiresome individual and I'll be astonished if he succeeds in the Premier League. If he gets over the fascist furore (and he doesn't deserve to), it might help his reputation if...

I'd keep Morgan for sure. He's had a good season I think. He'll never score a bucket of goals but he does a huge amount for the team and never stops working the opposition. With an Eaves-a-like alongside him, he's excellent. And I get the impression he does a lot for team spirit and morale...

Heartily endorse all of that. Eaves has to take it for as good a hat trick as I can remember seeing. The 2nd isn't quite so good on replay as it was live because you can see the heavy touch and bobbling ball but still a lovely finish. Quite a contrast to the other 2 ferocious strikes, which...