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by longmover
16 May 2024, 10:42
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: New head of commercial operations
Replies: 7
Views: 414

Re: New head of commercial operations

I'll give him less than a year before he's gone.
by longmover
16 May 2024, 09:10
Forum: OTHER FOOTY
Topic: VAR
Replies: 2
Views: 49

VAR

Don't think its going anywhere, just think of all those late goals that small prem clubs will score against the big boys that can't be ruled out because of VAR. The horse has well and truly bolted on this one and not coming back. someone on the BBC's page made an excellent comment about the match of...
by longmover
15 May 2024, 16:54
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: WHO SAYS CHEATS NEVER PROSPER?
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Re: WHO SAYS CHEATS NEVER PROSPER?

I've had to grit my teeth on this and that fact that derby have had their praises sung by all for their promotion not taking into consideration they've basically done a £uck you all!! having nearly gone out of business, they'll be back in league one in no time after chasing the prem dream. Big clubs...
by longmover
15 May 2024, 10:42
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Forum Snagging List - Please add issues
Replies: 22
Views: 8852

Re: Forum Snagging List - Please add issues

any chance of a 'like' button or other emojis that can be added to a post, rather than having to keep responding with text when a simple 'like' or 'thumbs up' 'applaud' will suffice.

thanks
by longmover
14 May 2024, 14:57
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Former players
Replies: 1040
Views: 204901

Re: Former players

Torquay have said goodbye to interim manager Aaron Downes after he steered them away from a potentially catastrophic relegation. Here's the new owners novel way to introduce former Argyle favourite Paul Wotton as the new manager. Also featuring their new Football Advisor Neil Warnock. https://twitt...
by longmover
14 May 2024, 08:45
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Duffo’s back
Replies: 1
Views: 477

Re: Duffo’s back

the right size club for him, will probably do well, playoffs a minimum.
by longmover
14 May 2024, 08:39
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Cheltenham and Gloucester joining up ?
Replies: 10
Views: 717

Re: Cheltenham and Gloucester joining up ?

always remember a video of city fans on a bus and they make a joke about a "collection" for CTFC and passed a bag around which was then spat in by various supporters.

wouldn't want anything to do with them.
by longmover
14 May 2024, 08:35
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: EFL Playoff Finals
Replies: 1
Views: 222

EFL Playoff Finals

what is the official rationale for VAR being used in these three games?
by longmover
09 May 2024, 08:20
Forum: OTHER FOOTY
Topic: more bent officiating
Replies: 2
Views: 110

more bent officiating

by longmover
08 May 2024, 14:40
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Rumour season opens
Replies: 58
Views: 5269

Re: Rumour season opens

Warwickshire Robin wrote: 08 May 2024, 13:49 More backroom changes afoot?

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer ... 23659.html
genuine question, is there money in the Irish Leagues?
by longmover
08 May 2024, 13:36
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Big TV/streaming changes for next season
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Re: Big TV/streaming changes for next season

Like the way Sky now seem to "care" about the EFL now they've increased competition for the premier league :lol:
by longmover
02 May 2024, 09:13
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Robins Trust Email - Cheltenham Town: Building for the Future
Replies: 36
Views: 2427

Re: Robins Trust Email - Cheltenham Town: Building for the Future

The trust have pulled a blinder here which should cause a few red faces amongst the board, The board need help and hopefully full collaboration with the trust can get us all pointing and aiming in the right direction.
by longmover
29 Apr 2024, 14:44
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Rumour season opens
Replies: 58
Views: 5269

Re: Rumour season opens

One man is being forgotten in all of this: Alfie May, he kept us in the league one with his 20+ goals a season, no Alfie no more league one.
by longmover
29 Apr 2024, 14:40
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Stats
Replies: 10
Views: 561

Re: Stats

I seem to remember our attendances were good when we pulled our finger out in the national league winning season.
by longmover
29 Apr 2024, 14:06
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Pitch relay
Replies: 5
Views: 438

Re: Pitch relay

the state of some of the pitches in league two come the end of the season (from watching highlights) :roll: , we should get three points given to us just for our playing surface.
by longmover
29 Apr 2024, 12:05
Forum: OTHER FOOTY
Topic: FA Cup replays scrapped
Replies: 5
Views: 694

Re: FA Cup replays scrapped

PCrobin wrote: 18 Apr 2024, 13:41 In all rounds from next season. Premier League teams can apparently dictate this even though they don't enter the competition until the 3rd round. How is this acceptable?
because the premier league only want them and the championship to exist in England.
by longmover
29 Apr 2024, 09:04
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Rumour season opens
Replies: 58
Views: 5269

Re: Rumour season opens

i don't think we need Harry Pell for anything, he sems to have turned into a bigger circus clown.
by longmover
28 Apr 2024, 16:13
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Darrell Clarke after Stevenage defeat
Replies: 64
Views: 3455

Re: Darrell Clarke after Stevenage defeat

Barnsley are looking for a manager, logistically a good fit for DC.

#notagain
by longmover
27 Apr 2024, 10:47
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Stevenage v Cheltenham Town
Replies: 66
Views: 3666

Re: Stevenage v Cheltenham Town

Keena on the bench
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 14:22
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: See you at Stevenage!
Replies: 90
Views: 4345

Re: See you at Stevenage!

MrCTFC wrote: 25 Apr 2024, 14:12 Probably FGR, other than that it’s probably a decade ago. Don’t think we even took 1000 to the Torquay or Northampton play offs
pretty sure 1000+ away weren't uncommon in the late 90's, or am I misty eyed on that?
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 14:06
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: See you at Stevenage!
Replies: 90
Views: 4345

Re: See you at Stevenage!

When was the last time CTFC took 1000+ to a league away game?
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 13:22
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Greg Sloggett
Replies: 2
Views: 464

Greg Sloggett

what's the story here, injured or on the naughty step?
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 13:09
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Charlie Adam on Saturday
Replies: 2
Views: 425

Re: Charlie Adam on Saturday

I'll believe that when I see it.
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 10:27
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Lincoln City
Replies: 13
Views: 573

Re: Lincoln City

Anyone know who the clubs are at our level who own their own grounds? It's murky but I understood Derby and Reading did own their grounds but that was moved to companies under their former/current owners. Portsmouth, Bolton, Lincoln, Burton, Northampton, Cambridge and Wycombe own their grounds base...
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 09:45
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: No programmes anymore
Replies: 28
Views: 1218

Re: No programmes anymore

Jerry St Clair wrote: 25 Apr 2024, 09:40 Have we ever had a fanzine?
yes, the late 90's there was one don't think it lasted too long though. There must be someone on here that still has a copy or two?
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 09:36
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Lincoln City
Replies: 13
Views: 573

Re: Lincoln City

Possibly but I believe Ipswich and Plymouth received quite a bit of US based investment before Wrexham became a thing. I can see the logic with someone like Ipswich, they come invest £20 million and if that money get's them to the Premier league they make a huge return. If it fails it's a relative ...
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 09:03
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: The board could help
Replies: 29
Views: 1288

Re: The board could help

it would be a nice gesture from the club that would show some thanks for a quite awful season and doing their bit to get as many supporters to a vital game.

ST's go on sale soon so maybe a good bit of PR for the club (if they want it).
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 08:57
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: No programmes anymore
Replies: 28
Views: 1218

Re: No programmes anymore

in my time supporting CTFC (early 90's) I've never purchased a programme.

just thought you'd all like to hear that.
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 08:22
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Lincoln City
Replies: 13
Views: 573

Re: Lincoln City

This was brought up at the forum that the majority of EFL clubs now have American investment however whilst not explicitly stated the indication was that this was not something which would be welcomed here. I do fear we could be left behind without it as even clubs like Wycombe, who are a similar s...
by longmover
25 Apr 2024, 08:01
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Lincoln City
Replies: 13
Views: 573

Lincoln City

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/ar ... ejw5e358jo

Lincoln FFS!!

A team we beat to the conference championship. It amazes and astounds me how these provincial teams (see Carlisle) attract big money from America. :?:
by longmover
24 Apr 2024, 15:48
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Cheltenham Town v Peterborough United
Replies: 71
Views: 3377

Re: Cheltenham Town v Peterborough United

It's definitely lacking and very noticeable how our midfield has improved when it's Bonds/Pett rather than Pett/Kinsella. Would love to see us add big powerful and pacy forward (similar to Jones for Posh) who can give us an outlet and let us play on the counter attack in the summer no matter which ...
by longmover
24 Apr 2024, 14:08
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Cheltenham Town v Peterborough United
Replies: 71
Views: 3377

Re: Cheltenham Town v Peterborough United

It's definitely lacking and very noticeable how our midfield has improved when it's Bonds/Pett rather than Pett/Kinsella. Would love to see us add big powerful and pacy forward (similar to Jones for Posh) who can give us an outlet and let us play on the counter attack in the summer no matter which ...
by longmover
24 Apr 2024, 09:10
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Cheltenham Town v Peterborough United
Replies: 71
Views: 3377

Re: Cheltenham Town v Peterborough United

tbf to POSH they came into the game in the second half and dominated us, if they had managed to score I reckon we would have fallen apart.
by longmover
24 Apr 2024, 08:56
Forum: OTHER FOOTY
Topic: premier league tat
Replies: 2
Views: 311

Re: premier league tat

Forest - who have admitted to collectively 'cheating' over finances now accuse an individual referee of the same. My mind is scrambled. Do they not also have a point deduction appeal soon...? Please relegate them. yeah and that :lol: This horrible Trump like approach that's creeping into football i...