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Reply | Rob Burrow.
at 10:01 3 Jun 2024
The one thing about MND is that as soon as you are diagnosed, it is the beginning of the end. No cure, just one outcome at some distant, undetermined date. Tick-tock. I know 3 people (including one relative) who have succumbed to this wicked disease and it is hideous in the way that it takes your life away, whilst nurses, carers and loved ones can only stand and watch, provide their treatment and care, against all the odds.
There are many cruel illnesses out there, but few, if any are as relentless and devastating as this.
Rob Burrow lived his days with great dignity and fortitude and was supported by a massive network of friends and the Rugby family generally, who did a magnificent job for him and made life as tolerable as they could for him and his family. They deserve the highest praise.
Rob will be remembered for many years to come and for very good reasons. A wonderful sporting icon and a great family man. If his legacy is to have highlighted MND and increase the research and funding, then he and his family can be very proud. Rest in Peace, Rob. |
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Reply | Azhar Ali
at 09:41 31 May 2024
Harold Wilson was a leader with strong Northern llinks. |
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Reply | Just a fun trip down memory lane..............................
at 09:59 23 May 2024
He stood as a Labour candidate in the February 1974 General Election in Manchester (Withington). He polled over 13,500 votes but was defeated by the Conservative candidate, who polled almost 18,000 votes.
He died 9th June 1979 aged 50 at his home address in Cheetham Hill. [Post edited 23 May 10:06]
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Reply | Odoh
at 11:42 22 May 2024
I was hoping that we may have a (slightly) larger squad for 24/25 which would allow greater flexibility and allow players to be more settled in their primary positions, rather than a regular 'shape shift' using players in improvised roles. We need additions, but more importantly, experience in key areas.
The budget for 24/25 has been described as 'competitive' whatever that means, but it does suggest that we (as a club) have the intention and expectation of finishing higher up the table. The play-offs will rightly be seen as a minimum target.
I wouldn't say I'm sceptical - more hopeful, but as ever we will have to wait and see. There has to be a change in approach if we are to achieve what is expected, so let's see how it pans out. We definitely need to hit the ground running. |
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Reply | Odoh
at 10:20 22 May 2024
I always thought Odoh had the ability, but he tried to overdo it and played himself into bother or lost control. He's bagged quite a few for Harrogate and clearly improved his output. Is it because he's had better coaching? No idea really, but obviously a change of scenery and different voices have helped.
Similarly with Kelly. Great talent, great skills and scored some lovely goals for Dale, but sometimes seemed unhappy in the role he was asked to play. His body language wasn't always the best, so again, change of environment, different coach(es) and Crawley now have a hell of an asset on their hands. He ran the show at Wembley on Sunday. Provider, goalscorer and a joy to watch. He thoroughly deserved his Man of the Match award, but some of his after-match pictures would have looked better without James Ball on them.
I think Kelly will do well in League One. He's definitely 'one that got away. Maybe better handling might have made the difference, but with a threadbare squad, you can't always get round pegs in round holes. Hopefully, that will change this season. |
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Reply | Odoh
at 21:27 21 May 2024
OK. Maybe we are due a few quid then. He's clearly developed his game since he left here. He always lacked a final product or blindly ran into touch. He got some unfair stick here, but I think he was given a fair chance. Just never reached the standard needed. |
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Reply | Odoh
at 20:59 21 May 2024
We didn't sell him did we? The club had an option to trigger an extension, but he declined and left as a free agent, at the end of his contract, then he signed for Harrogate. |
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Reply | Hat tricks
at 17:32 20 May 2024
Mickey French (v Hereford), Andy Milner (v Northampton) Joe Thompson (v Aldershot) |
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Thread | Liam Kelly
at 14:47 19 May 2024
Scores a goal at Wembley to see Crawley into League One. Had a blinder today. |
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Reply | Released Players
at 18:17 16 May 2024
Anthony Sarcevic also leaving Stockport County. No terms can be agreed, so he's been shown the door. |
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Reply | Club Statement. Deal done
at 17:44 14 May 2024
I doubt it could have happened even if there was 'a plot to oust him'. It would have needed a special EGM at a later date, so it was never going to happen there and then.
Yes, there was discussion about the manner in which he conducted the meeting (quite rightly) and dispute about the picture he painted, and things that he DIDN'T tell us that others seemed to be aware of, but, like you, I'm not aware of any lurking plot to remove him on the night of the EGM.
As stated elsewhere, he was a man under immense pressure, trying to save a football club from extinction and I have openly criticised him and his attitude towards fans previously. That said, I don't think anyone on here can have been envious of the position he was in and none of us can be sure that we would have done any better, or anything different.
That phase of our clubs' existence is now firmly behind us, hopefully forever. We have all come through it scarred, but ready to fight on and the co-Chairman now has some of the best brains possible alongside him to see him and the club into calmer and warmer waters.
We must consign the past to where it belongs and leave it there. It's a bad memory, but there are many good memories yet to be made. Let's get on and do it together.
Up the Dale. |
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Reply | Just a fun trip down memory lane..............................
at 21:49 13 May 2024
Sid Brown lived in Pearl Street behind the stand. He was a genius. He taught me maths at Broadfield school, where everyone in the class was given a latin nickname. An eccentric, but bloody hell, he was as sharp as a pin. Wore the same brown pinstripe suit all his career. Regularly had newspaper bits stuck to his face, where he'd cut himself shaving. Great bloke.
As for Corkhill. Chemistry teacher - A thorough tw@t. Sholto Moxley was at Broadfield. Once caught a mouse by hand and squeezed the life out of it in front of the class. A disturbed man, who I am told took his own life many years ago. |
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Reply | Just a fun trip down memory lane..............................
at 17:47 13 May 2024
Great character was Jimmy. Always chatting to himself and to anyone who would engage with him. Also a regular attendee at the cinema where he would give a running commentary to all those sat around him - much to their annoyance.
A harmless, friendly soul and staunch supporter of every sports team in town. Dane Street, Athletic Ground sand Spotland were all well trodden routes for Jimmy. Happy days. |
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Reply | Season Ticket Prices & Details
at 17:41 13 May 2024
Those without smart devices can still buy a season card in person or buy a ticket on a match-by-match basis. No-one is being marginalised. If they don't want smart devices, that's their own choice. |
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Reply | Fair Game statement to the FA
at 14:16 2 May 2024
There should be a minimum sum per game, that clubs receive in order to cover the costs of staging the match. Otherwise what's the point in losing money in a competition that is never going to be well attended. |
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