Woolpack Wanderers have retained their 100 per cent record in the world's smallest football league after beating the hapless Garrison Gunners 6-2 on Sunday. Reporting on the match on the Radio Scilly sports show, Merryn Smith noted that, as is often the case, it was the Gunners who took the advantage of playing down hill in the first half to open the scoring.
On Boxing Day there will be a special match at the Garrison Field between Athletico Geratico (a search is on for a new name) and a youth team.
Yesterday was the last sports show before the festive season with my regular football report but Merryn is planning a special show over the break on the difference between a game and a sport.
The show hosted by his daughter, Katie Smith, on Mondays entitled 'I can't wait for the weekend' is customarily withdrawn from the schedule over the school holidays.
It is hoped to persuade the Plymouth mad announcer Steve Watt, one of the station's three paid staff, to allow a slot on Charlton in 2010.
Friday, 18 December 2009
Game off at Harbury Lane?
An early pitch inspection will determine whether today's Zamaretto Premiership fixture between Leamington and Merthyr Tydfil goes ahead. Earlier in the season, the Leamington team and fans had practically crossed the Welsh border when it was announced that the Merthyr pitch was waterlogged and the game was called off.
It had been hoped that the heat generated at Thursday's acrimonious shareholders' meeting would warm up the frozen pitch, but this does not appear to be the case.
It had been hoped that the heat generated at Thursday's acrimonious shareholders' meeting would warm up the frozen pitch, but this does not appear to be the case.
Welcome back, Chris Dickson
The club's E mail bulletin reports: 'Charlton's striking ranks are set to swell after the weekend, with Chris Dickson's loan spell at Bristol Rovers coming to an end after the Pirates take on Tranmere Rovers on Saturday.
"He's scored four goals for Bristol and has done well there. We'll get to January and assess the situation," said Phil Parkinson.
"But from next week, he's back training with us and in contention for a place. Bristol haven't said they don't want to sign him, but my thoughts are that if they haven't opened discussions to keep him permanently, then they're happy for him to come back."'
In other words, the Gasheads do not think he is the secret weapon that some Charlton fans rate him as. Of course, they may argue that he has never been given a run in the team, but has his form ever justified that? In my view it's a big ask for someone from the third tier of the non-league (which I watch frequently) to adjust to League 1 football.
It looks as if we have three strikers who will rotate out on loan: Stuart Fleetwood (another non-league acquisition who has only appeared in a friendly), tartan hero Izale McLeod and Dickson.
Fortunately, it looks as if Mooney may stay on given the availability of players returning from injury at Reading. Akpo Sodje may be recalled as Wednesday attempt to get themselves out of the mire.
I haven't done a match preview for Millwall because this is so well done by Charlton Athletic Online and Iberian Valley among others. However, I am forecasting a 1-1 draw for today's Sarf London derby. Let's hope that the spirit shown by the two clubs in the approach to the match in emphasising their dedication to combat street violence is reflected in the behaviour of the fans.
Should we lose (I don't think we will), expect the moaners (who have been quiet recently) to come out of the woodwork to denounce Parkinson. I was talking to a friend who is a keen Huddersfield fan the other week. I was impressed by Bruddersfield when they came to The Valley, but he reckons the automatic promotion places have already been booked by Leeds and Charlton.
Gloomsters have been pointing to our poor record in the last ten matches of the season, but I think this was primarily a feature of the Curbishley era. Particularly when we were in the Premiership there was a tendency to take out foot off the pedal when the 40 points safety marked had been passed. Also, to be fair, the squad lacked real strength in depth and injuries and suspensions took their toll as the year wore on.
Enjoy the game!
"He's scored four goals for Bristol and has done well there. We'll get to January and assess the situation," said Phil Parkinson.
"But from next week, he's back training with us and in contention for a place. Bristol haven't said they don't want to sign him, but my thoughts are that if they haven't opened discussions to keep him permanently, then they're happy for him to come back."'
In other words, the Gasheads do not think he is the secret weapon that some Charlton fans rate him as. Of course, they may argue that he has never been given a run in the team, but has his form ever justified that? In my view it's a big ask for someone from the third tier of the non-league (which I watch frequently) to adjust to League 1 football.
It looks as if we have three strikers who will rotate out on loan: Stuart Fleetwood (another non-league acquisition who has only appeared in a friendly), tartan hero Izale McLeod and Dickson.
Fortunately, it looks as if Mooney may stay on given the availability of players returning from injury at Reading. Akpo Sodje may be recalled as Wednesday attempt to get themselves out of the mire.
I haven't done a match preview for Millwall because this is so well done by Charlton Athletic Online and Iberian Valley among others. However, I am forecasting a 1-1 draw for today's Sarf London derby. Let's hope that the spirit shown by the two clubs in the approach to the match in emphasising their dedication to combat street violence is reflected in the behaviour of the fans.
Should we lose (I don't think we will), expect the moaners (who have been quiet recently) to come out of the woodwork to denounce Parkinson. I was talking to a friend who is a keen Huddersfield fan the other week. I was impressed by Bruddersfield when they came to The Valley, but he reckons the automatic promotion places have already been booked by Leeds and Charlton.
Gloomsters have been pointing to our poor record in the last ten matches of the season, but I think this was primarily a feature of the Curbishley era. Particularly when we were in the Premiership there was a tendency to take out foot off the pedal when the 40 points safety marked had been passed. Also, to be fair, the squad lacked real strength in depth and injuries and suspensions took their toll as the year wore on.
Enjoy the game!
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Supporters back Brakes board
Leamington supporters have backed the Brakes board by a majority of nearly 14,000 after an emergency meeting of shareholders to discuss the circumstances surrounding the sacking of popular manager Jason Cadden: Vote
The meeting was often acrimonious, but I felt that I obtained a better understanding than I had hitherto of why the board had arrived at a decision that they found difficult and to which they devoted considerable thought.
I voted to support the board and hopefully the club can now concentrate on development of the pitch and moving towards the objective stated by the Chairman last night of conference football.
The meeting was often acrimonious, but I felt that I obtained a better understanding than I had hitherto of why the board had arrived at a decision that they found difficult and to which they devoted considerable thought.
I voted to support the board and hopefully the club can now concentrate on development of the pitch and moving towards the objective stated by the Chairman last night of conference football.
McLeod may go north of the border
Izale McLeod may join Hearts on loan according to this report: Jambos
Five Hearts players were recently sent off at a match at Hamilton Accies, two of them in the tunnel after the match.
Heavy snow in South-East London prevented fans from gathering at The Valley to express their distress at the news.
Five Hearts players were recently sent off at a match at Hamilton Accies, two of them in the tunnel after the match.
Heavy snow in South-East London prevented fans from gathering at The Valley to express their distress at the news.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
No more swearing at the New Den?
The Millwall Football Club is engaged in an ambitious plan to end the use of profane language at the New Den: Cor blimey guv
Weather warning
The following severe weather warning has been issued by the Met Office: 'There is a high risk of severe weather affecting parts of east and southeastern England during Friday. Heavy snow showers will give accumulations of 5-10cm on low ground and 15-20cm over hills. Some drifting snow is likely in the strong north to northeasterly wind. This could cause disruption to travel networks. Outdoor events may also be affected by the snow.'
The covers have been out at The Valley, but we can't afford hot air machines any more. 5-10 cms is not too much, although the implication is more for Shooters Hill, perhaps leading to another closure of its famous station.
However, a match against Southend was postponed some years ago because of the condition of the approach roads to The Valley. Snowball fight with the Spanners anyone?
The covers have been out at The Valley, but we can't afford hot air machines any more. 5-10 cms is not too much, although the implication is more for Shooters Hill, perhaps leading to another closure of its famous station.
However, a match against Southend was postponed some years ago because of the condition of the approach roads to The Valley. Snowball fight with the Spanners anyone?
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