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The Old TomCat

We were not ‘fortunate’ that in two vital games both of our opponents were reduced to ten men. If you wind your players up to the extent that they are going to flaunt the laws of the game then that’s a chance you take. I cannot comment on the Macclesfield game but having had a look at the pictures ...

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Re Clements "mouthful of gob" did he spit near or at a Yeovil player? If it was near, then no crime was committed. Agreed in part. Clements spat in the direction of a nearby Yeovil player who was approaching him only just missing him. No crime committed but an unpleasant action that is fr...

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No different to going to the cinema. If it’s sold out you are expected to sit in your allocated seats, if it isn’t then you can sit where you like. I expect H&S policies have a lot to do with it. No other clubs that brings a big away following struggle to make any noise The recent ElGlosico mat...

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The above posts and MD’s post match interview are fairly accurate of game. Cheltenham did not play well but won and now have an almost insurmountable advantage to avoid any threat of relegation. The team have been fortunate in two matches against fellow relegation candidates to have them both lose a...

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Okay, I'm calling it a day on this thread. It seems you guys just like an argument despite me answering what's been asked. DV is confident of the future of both Ecotricity and FGR and both companies are in the black. So yes I am enjoying the ride: FGR are 4th in table and SkyBet are predicting them ...

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I am such a knowledgable pundit and I will make such an explosive statement...(I’m such a good English speaker I use ‘such’ in every sentence!) Forest Green Rovers will go bust within 5 years. Vince is hinting at walking away when (not if) the folly at jct 13 is refused. The docking of points for c...

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Balance sheets for both FGR and Ecotricity should make interesting reading this year when their accounts are published. If I was an Ecotricity employee right now, I’d be looking for another job. If I was a decent and loyal Forest Green Rovers supporter, I’d be looking to change my power supplier to...

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Going back to FFP for a moment, it's clear that some clubs are not working within the rules and FGR must be one of them. They've clearly got a bigger playing budget than we have on smaller crowds. I don't know how it's done -whether it signing on fees or some other method They attracted a crowd of ...

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Did the girl in the office tell you that fact? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BZ6FLbcYUk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; FFP at 2’45” into interview. IHY, you used almost exact same words in GOTCHA and ended up with your face full of egg. You really should take time to pr...

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Thanks for the tip off OTC. Would have hated to tune in by accident and have had to listen to that 'what a load of old5hit' In 2nd sentence IYE you end up contradicting yourself, you really do. The programme was a one-off discussion because both CTFC & FGR matches had been abandoned. Therefore ...

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OTC is the gift that keeps on giving! OTC you do realise that Cheltenham is quite a large town and we have a lot of fans coming regularly from Tewkesbury and Gloucester right? I'd imagine the percentage of fans that actually walk to games is on the lower end of the spectrum and many of those will l...

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It'll be 80% Cheltenham fans contacting them as per usual. I'll take your word on that but I suspect it will be more 50/50 with broadcast being advertised on FGR forum. Something I cannot remember in past. I guess you refer to after-match comments to BBC radio for the 80%. I've never listened to an...

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I'm not sure I could think of a worse way to voluntarily spend a Saturday afternoon than listening to the Hunts. Now now language Hubert, oops sorry you did say Hunts. (Really clever post of yours). I am with you on this one, they couldn't pay me enough money to listen to that lot. The original pos...

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You could phone in and update the county on how the L2 games which are on have impacted on FGR’s average attendance. Now, now don't be naughty. BTW will you be able to listen to programme from outside County. There is plenty for Cheltenham fans to talk about - already two long threads on TRN concer...

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Copy of post on FGR forum that might probably be of interest to both sets of fans. Morning all, With the Gloucestershire games off today The Matchday programme will instead be a local sports phone in. Bob and Billy Hunt will be in the studio alongside Mark Halliwell reprsenting the Cheltenham side o...

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Do you understand how FFP works OTC? It's your wage bill as a percentage of revenue. Your revenue is down by £900k now Doidge hasn't left and you have now pick up his wages on some of the lowest crowds in the division. Dale Vince has been asked about FFP on more than one occasion and indicated that...

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Thanks Shade seems FGR have lost Tavon Campbell to Gillingham presumably due to FFP given they could not off load Christian Doidge. Doidge cannot play for another club other than Bolton or FGR before season end so self-evident that he would remain with FGR until the summer. With unexpected return o...

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The Football League Paper had three players from Gloucestershire in their TEAM OF THE DAY: Varney [Cheltenham] with Rawson & Doidge [FGR]. Good news for both County teams which has been rightly acknowledged by FLP. Varney [8] & Doidge [9] were both declared STAR MAN for their respective tea...

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The Football League Paper had three players from Gloucestershire in their TEAM OF THE DAY: Varney [Cheltenham] with Rawson & Doidge [FGR]. Good news for both County teams which has been rightly acknowledged by FLP. Varney [8] & Doidge [9] were both declared STAR MAN for their respective team...

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Haha a robins nest commentators competition would be gold dust. ‘ And, despite this being the first time FGR have played at Old Trafford, it’s great to see 75,000 fans following the Nailsworth team’. (OTC) ‘Carlisle are playing well, but can we have an in/out vote on these foreigners playing in our...

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What has happened to the JP & Joycie weekly podcasts?
Not heard one since the middle of December!

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Interesting speculation. Recent results indicate Cheltenham look well on course to remain in Football League. SkyBet has Cheltenham to finish season 20th with 43 points: https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/league-two/league-table/predicted" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; With...

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[quote="Chris FGRThere is no "thawing" of the relationship because at most levels there was no problem between either club in the first place. [/quote] Sorry to disagree Chris, but for past few years there has been a lot of bad blood between the two. After one ElGlosico match the Chel...

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[quote="RegencyCheltenhamSpa] Sweet dreams tonight OTC because this time tomorrow you’ll be having nightmares about what you witness at WR. [/quote] Slept well and up early in preparation for hopefully a great game. At time of writing [7.15am] I have some good news and bad news for TRN. [*] Bad...

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Of late I’ve noted that there has seemingly been a thawing in the relationship between our two teams at club level. DV has spoken very well of your new chairman and in the FGR match day magazine of 22 Dec Scott Bartlett [Head of FGR Academy] writes: “We face Cheltenham at home this morning and the ...

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Of late I’ve noted that there has seemingly been a thawing in the relationship between our two teams at club level. DV has spoken very well of your new chairman and in the FGR match day magazine of 22 Dec Scott Bartlett [Head of FGR Academy] writes: “We face Cheltenham at home this morning and the r...

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Robin wrote:Honestly OTC do you think any of us are interested in watching that?

YES

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On another note, I had an interesting chat with somebody close to Carl Winchester the other day, who suggested that whilst money was a big factor, the main reason for going was his relationship with GJ. By all accounts he couldn’t stand him and more than likely would of stayed had McCann or Duff go...

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Mark Cooper's pre-match interview where he is very complimentary towards Cheltenham and manager Duff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1jxquATiWs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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[quote="RegencyCheltenhamSpa]
F*ck Mark Cooper
F*ck Winchester
F*ck Forest Green[/quote]

I love it, I really love it. Passion, real passion. Roll on ElGlosico.

The Old TomCat

Nesters, I must give you credit: This is a far more interesting and passionate ElGlosico thread than on FGR forum. It's fun to read. A lot to disagree with but 'what the heck!' I made my 2-1 FGR away win forecast in first post but obviously with Cheltenham's recent run of very good form a drawn game...

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Lord Elpuz wrote: And “Grease On Seatings” to you too OTC. My New Year Resolution is to see FGR drop with a big bump; they probably won’t need to rely on the greasy seatings, either

That seems to be more of a Wish List rather than resolution.
Lord E, you really must 'try harder'

The Old TomCat

What OTC’s home and away form tables do lay bare is just how dire our home results have been. This is very relevant to the attendances thread. Three home wins on the bounce is obviously a transformation, but with no wins in nine at home before that this season, is it any wonder people don’t come to...

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drgm wrote:The village idiot returns

Remember the GOTCHA, remember the GOTCHA.

Showed that one village idiot is brighter than all you townies.

The Old TomCat

Why have you included attendances at Stadium MK and Sincil Bank in a preview for CTFC vs FGR? It would have been a lot more meaningful if he’d said that Sincil Bank was the largest crowd to have enjoyed a FGR defeat :lol: Seasons Greetings to you Lord E. If you had checked above before reply you'd ...

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