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MK. Please wake me up, I dreamt my club moved to MK and died.
Robin Bellamy
Northampton Don - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 23:01:51 (BST)

Rob - want a lift to Brentford tomorrow, gratis? Also, couldn't you have found a decent player to use as the main eyecatcher of your new banner, rather than David Neilsen?
Secret Agent
Hacked off and in a bad mood, but then, who isn't? - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 22:54:27 (BST)

Rob - need to speak with you mate. Can you mail me please?
JC
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 21:16:58 (BST)

no no and more no u cunts no mk!!!!!!!
essex don
milton keynes............not fuck ya koppel - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 20:01:45 (BST)

Teacher - best person to ask re: what the players thing is Mr S. Thug : he spoke to Ian Feuer today.
REPD
Still composing his Footy League letter - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 19:30:26 (BST)

like the new look! Despite a busy day at work, still managed to mail the Football League and fax Mr Kopout via WFC. Wonder what the players will make of it all?
teacher
hemel - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 19:27:12 (BST)

'I have spoken to Ian Christon, Press Officer at the Football League. Even Spurs fans have called this morning to say how disgusted they are about the move. He has encouraged people to write so our views can be taken into consideration of the proposal for relcolation that the club are due to submit. He did admit that the franchising angle was something of great consequence and needed VERY careful thought. Write to: Customer Relations Football League Operations Centre Edward VII Quay Navigation Way Preston PR2 2YF Tel: 01772 325800 fl@football-league.co.uk' Get writing y'all

- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 18:30:32 (BST)

I's not true!!!! WFC will never play at Milton Keynes - they will simply cease to exist.
Don in exile
Munich - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 17:50:37 (BST)

T_D - no idea what happened at the Club Shop, but at PL we all got photographed by two snappers (one for the SLP), whilst a couple got interviewed for BBC and ITV. The servers have gone down basically due to high demand of traffic..
REPD
Writing to the Footy League, they'll love my letter.... - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 17:26:38 (BST)

Wow - haven't posted on here for ages. REPD...Nearly EVERY fucking server has gone down that has anything WFC on it. I was beginning to think it was a big conspiracy..... I am well behind on any developments today..can u let me know how the two press shows went(club shop, etc)?
thursty_design
W1 - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 17:00:20 (BST)

All - assuming you haven't found it already, the new relaunched SW19 is up. Not all of it is available yet, so no comments. This guestbook will eventually be altered to show the new design. If you've bookmarked this site, and you're getting the "old" front page (or it's equivalent), delete it from your bookmark, enter the sw19s-army.co.uk URL and resave it. HTH. Now, about this MK bollox...
REPD
Of all the times for the major server to go down - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 16:35:21 (BST)

Pardon me for being stupid, but just how has Fatty passed a medical for Celtic. What was the criteria? How much he can drink? Fat (two faced) Cunt!
FLJ
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:24:47 (BST)

Nice job, REPD.
FLJ
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:20:32 (BST)

REPD - Well said. Sadly it will fall on deaf ears. Wankerman has obviously convinced CK with his drivel about MK.
Zico
WTID - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:10:52 (BST)

My fax to CK - sorry it's long - and that's my fax no, not my home fone no..... BY FAX TO: CHARLES KOPPEL, WIMBLEDON F.C. (020 8768 0641) FROM: ROBERT DUNFORD (020 8241 8549) 2 August 2001 Dear Mr Koppel I am writing to you today in regards to the news (2/8/01) regarding Wimbledon Football Club moving to Milton Keynes. As a fan since 1983, I am sure that I speak for all true supporters in saying that I feel utterly betrayed at such a move. Worse, the way this appears to have been done in �private� has been described to me as (and I quote) �a cold-blooded murder�. I am sure you will get plenty of correspondence on this subject, but I will gladly state this : I will not go to Milton Keynes to watch an empty shell of a club that used to be called Wimbledon Football Club. Having been to watch such teams as the London Broncos, a team who are built up in the same way as Milton Keynes FC (or whatever the proposed name will be), I can assure you first hand that the atmosphere can best be described as �plastic�, which in turn grossly affects the Broncos� ability to make any challenges for the Rugby League title. I notice that you are using extremely emotive language to justify this move � have you genuinely found no other place within the SW London/Surrey area? What is your criteria for a stadium complex exactly? There is a huge groundswell of feeling that Milton Keynes was your only choice, and that Merton was merely a smokescreen, your actions announced today seem to suggest that is the case. Needless to say, any sweeteners to �pamper� me to go to Milton Keynes will be treated with the contempt it deserves. Some would say that it would merely be a reflection of the contempt to WFC fans shown in this proposal today. I am not alone in saying that I would prefer to see the club go bust (your words) than it being franchised off to a place that I have no affiliation with whatsoever. As you will doubtless get somewhat more passionate comments in regards to this, I will issue the following to you politely : Wimbledon fans will fight this move every inch of the way. They will make things very difficult for you and anyone in support of this move. They will not give you any backing whatsoever in this, despite what you may apparently hope. And they will certainly not be making 136 mile round trips to watch an alien football team in an alien environment I would suggest you seriously reconsider your proposed move to Milton Keynes. If not, you may be unpleasantly surprised at the consequences Regards, Robert Dunford
REPD
Off out in literally 5 minutes - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:05:40 (BST)

I don't belieivvvvvvvve it. Talk about fill yer boot's, fatboy Harton's gone and done it again.
Northernsouler
SE25 Home of good football - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 10:39:45 (BST)

REPD - how can you close down your site at one of the most important events in the clubs history?
duncan
only joking - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 10:32:32 (BST)

REPD: Rupert Murdoch, Sky, The Sun, revenues, word to The Football League = Milton Keynes. That IS how it works.
Florida John
All night vigil - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 09:32:55 (BST)

Charles Koppel you are a disgrace. It has been conducted behind our backs, without a moments consideration for the loyal support that supported this club after relegation. Koppel you are scum.
Zico
Signed, sealed, fuck off to the loyal 4000, love Charles - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 09:21:19 (BST)

OK, looks like I fucked up over the MK comment. My thoughts at the moment are this - our first port of badgering is the Football League...
REPD
Planning..... - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 09:19:45 (BST)

"Personally I don't think this club will ever be owned by anything other than a load of lying bastards!".
Florida John
stating the truth - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 08:36:52 (BST)

"personally I don't reckon that WFC will ever play in MK..."
Florida John's (Former) Senior Manger
Dallas, TX. Remembering "All your jobs are safe" Doh! - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 23:27:51 (BST)

Difference between me and Neville Chamberlain is, I'm still here...
REPD
Still here, amazingly - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 23:27:29 (BST)

"personally I don't reckon that WFC will ever play in MK..."
David Steel
Obscurity remembering "go back to your constituencies and prepare for Government" Doh! - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 23:26:30 (BST)

"personally I don't reckon that WFC will ever play in MK..."
Nevile Chamberlain
Remembering "Peace in our time" Doh! - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 23:25:10 (BST)

chatski roomski nowski
Dr Womble
hereski - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 21:34:22 (BST)

Zico - MK? Hmm, there's so much differing info coming out that it's hard to say. All I do know is that these "sources" are being reluctant to make themselves known and the club aren't helping matters by remaining stchum. I think the best thing is really to wait and see on this, personally I don't reckon that WFC will ever play in MK...
REPD
Relaunch more likely to be in 24 hours time thanks to AOL fucking about - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 18:42:53 (BST)

REPD - Out of interest what is your take on MK rearing it's ugly head again?
Zico
Stitched up again? - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 17:28:46 (BST)

Zico - hopefully Sunday evening..
REPD
Remaining vigilant - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 15:53:52 (BST)

REPD - Without wishing to sound impatient, coz I'm sure it takes time, but how long til the EOSP results are revealed to the public?
Zico
Taking it easy. - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 12:13:19 (BST)

SA do u know if there will be areserve game then-ish? deffo up for one if i can find out when. any more (non-ascoters)wanna play?
dubai don
dubai_don@hotmail.com - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 12:26:55 (BST)

Ricko - hmm, strange. AOL has been playing up for me today as well (more dropped lines than anything). I've been getting on here OK though, so maybe you're just being unlucky.
REPD
Feeling a bit weird - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10:52:43 (BST)

Nope, using AOL. Opened it up on IE though and when I pressed Refresh, it said that a connection with the server could not be established.
Ricko
http://www.qprvchelsea.fsnet.co.uk/ - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10:06:41 (BST)

Ricko - it's a big button on your browser window (assuming you're using IE) inbetween the big circle with an "X" in the middle and the little picture of the house..... CUNW - checking it now
REPD
Slept rather too heavily last night - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 09:23:29 (BST)

Rob check e-mail at altavista for colcehster details let me know at aol afddy if you want me to book
certain unnamed womble
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 09:04:05 (BST)

Right. Time to make myself look really silly. I can find the Ctrl key, but where's the refresh one?
Ricko
TW - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 00:06:31 (BST)

Ricko (and anyone else with this problem) - basically, it seems like a cache problem, though loads of websites are fucked up ATM because some bored US college geeks who are on recess and full of Jolt cola are spreading more viruses than a female Palace fan. The rule of thumb is this - press CTRL and REFRESH at the same time, you may need to do it a couple of times. Also, don't have any History files in your browser and don't use the AOL one for all you AOLers. HTH... CUNW - I don't think they'll let you into Griffin Park with the noose somehow.... DD - too unfit/crap for football.....
REPD
Off to buy some weight gain chocolate bars, from Maximuscle of course - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:01:33 (BST)

DD - I can't play on 12/08 mate as I shall be gambling my winnings from the Brum game at Ascot races on that very day. Shame really as I fancy a game too, but will have to make do with a reserve match at Kingsmeadow to catch up on the goss, yes?
Secret Agent
Larging it at Billy Hills (I hope!) - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 21:20:38 (BST)

Ricko, I forgot the :o).. sorry!
Dr Womble
:o) - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 21:03:24 (BST)

Sticking by my comments on Koppel as quoted!, looking forward to Brentford just one request Tel please play enough of the fiutst choice there cos I detest losing anything to that c*nt Noades!, chatroom 10.00 ish asnyone
c.u.n. womble
head somewhere in Northamptonshire still - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 20:35:14 (BST)

Ricko... you know that thing that pops out of your computer console when you press a button? That's not a drinks holder!
Dr Womble
relieved to find someone who knows a similiarly pathetic amount about computers - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 20:29:36 (BST)

Rob- errrrm. I can't see the Northampton report. What do I need to do? Would this explain why w&ww's home page refuses to update and why I can't get into hotmail?
Ricko
TW - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 19:45:55 (BST)

anyone up for a game of footie on august 12? trying to get a team together (possibly play cffc but this isnt confirmed) or just to play each other iyswim. need to find a pitch which is difficult from here, so any suggestions are welcome (perhaps ck knows of one or two sites with goalposts:). drop me a line if u can make it/have a suggestion and we'll get it sorted. hopefully not too early as we should be celebrating a large win over brum the day before :) oh, and then there's the pub afterwards option of course.
dubai don
dubai_don@hotmail.com - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 18:48:25 (BST)

Skinner - dunno, wasn't impressed with him when he played for QPR (both times last season), and one could say it's "only" Northampton. I will reserve judgement on him properly until the season is under full swing. And no, I'm not blind, just got double vision.
REPD
Now got 50gb on his computer system in storage space - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 16:34:43 (BST)

Is it me, or are you, REPD, blind. Darlington was excellent all game vs Northampton. Especially his distribution for goals. An excellent signing. BTW KC will play CB alongside Willo.
Skinner
Opticians then the Bookies placing Dons related bets - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 16:28:03 (BST)

While I love Gareth to bits, iyswim, I think that he really does have to prove himself... if he doesn't stay fit and play this season, then he will be one of our worst buys ever..... you can't pay 2.5 million for someone, then pay them 10k a week and never have them playing. He is a quality player when fit, but he's horribly unlucky with injuries.
Dr Womble
hoping for Gareth to storm the div this season - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 11:34:35 (BST)

McMuff- LOL.
vlad
here now - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 22:29:46 (BST)

DD - I wouldn't expect it to be much different for Brum. McMuff's vein of form ATM could well explain why GA.com isn't re-signed yet, though I still reckon we're giving him another year to prove his fitness. And you clearly haven't been in London recently enough, otherwise you'd know that cab fares are extra :)
REPD
Watching Borissia vs Bayern on Sky Sports - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 20:00:33 (BST)

so u reckon that is pretty much the starting XI for brumingham? and if late night mcdonalds porn film is coming on, could that be why ga.com hasnt yet been offered a new tract? btw...doesnt the cab usually come inclusive in the fee:)
dubai don
off to watch the lost world (clarke, not crighton) - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 18:44:53 (BST)

JC - "sounds like some dodgy, after-hours, red light district, McDonalds meal.". Urm, why do you think I've started calling him that? :) Seriously, Ceefax referred to him as McNuff, it's catching....
REPD
Just whacked himself in the face whilst wearing glasses - not fun - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 11:34:06 (BST)

Oh yeah, nice report Rob. D'ya reckon McAnuff takes offence being referred to as 'McMuff'? It sounds like some dodgy, after-hours, red light district, McDonalds meal.
JC
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 10:27:12 (BST)

Arr ... the joys of waking up drunk on a Sunday morning ;-) It's a lurvely day, and the garden's full a fat pigeons, just ripe for a bit of BB gun action.
JC
Listening that new Superman Lovers choon - Starlight - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 10:20:53 (BST)

C - you can always massage my ego further :) ..... Flawed - you live in Colliers Wood, right? Surprised you can hear anything above the traffic. As for a porno reference, give me time to think of something relating to how mornings can be better (like the bird offering to pay for her own taxi)
REPD
Happy that he doesn't have to go anywhere today - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 09:30:56 (BST)

Ah, sunny sunday morning, a mild hangover, the sun breaking through the curtains and dancing on the floor, the laughter of children playing outside in the park, the bark of a dog in the far off distance, and a wonderful match report to read � la REPD. Mornings don't get much better (though I am sure REPD will come up with a reference to porn in response) Great match report dude....
Flawed
Kicking it back in his new abode - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 09:15:57 (BST)

REPD - Nice report. What more can/should I say?
Nice Girl C
Driving under the sun... - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 07:14:09 (BST)

All - don't forget that the EOSP closes a week today.
REPD
In chat roomski now - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 22:09:58 (BST)

Looks like I made the wrong decision opting for Barnet over Northampton. Never mind, that result will do a lot for the confidence. Nice to see Shipps and Connolley have brought their scoring boots with them. Let's hope it continues until the end of April!
Secret Agent
Pleased and pissed off at the same time! - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 20:52:48 (BST)

All - Northampton friendly report now up.
REPD
Awaiting the first "but I can't see it" response - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 20:34:21 (BST)

Vlad - I am very much with you all sir! Thanks for the concern ;-)
Secret Agent
Here - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 20:27:04 (BST)

Sounds like Wu Tang needs to improve. He only passed through 7 Northampton players for his goal today. Must do better.
teacher
hemel - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 19:33:32 (BST)

Vlad - er, is that what "erstwhile" means? Oops. Oh, and we won 7-0 vs Northampton, just thought I'd mention it.
REPD
Back from Northampton in 88 minutes - nice - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 19:31:56 (BST)

"erstwhile" = former, previous. Is Secret Agent no longer with us?
vlad
in the garden - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 14:11:26 (BST)

All - Barnet report now up.
REPD again
And lo and behold... - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 09:09:51 (BST)

C - er, haven't seen it yet....
REPD
Barnet report up soon - maybe - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 08:47:27 (BST)

REPD - New O/S - any comment?
Nice Girl C
Writing a regulatory paper on the mobile industry...(urgh...) - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 03:58:24 (BST)

Keeper - the EOSP closes on the 4th August, results up soon after.
REPD
Nearly ended up stuck in Belgium overnight - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 21:39:47 (BST)

REPD - I'm bored, how about the results of the end of season poll?
Keeper
...or at least an article on landing the monster catfish - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 15:35:52 (BST)

REPD: No, I wasn't.
Florida John
Emailing some miserable English bitch, why am I in America? - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 00:28:52 (BST)

FL - you still online? If so, chat roomski?
REPD
Off to bed in 25 minutes or so - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 21:34:30 (BST)

We're not worthy!! Oh Master!
Florida John
Rangers 5 Orieoles 2 - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 21:31:06 (BST)

All - your humble editor is moving into the big time (almost). Assuming I don't get shafted, it looks like SW19's ARMY could be making its national debut in the Observer next season. I'll say no more. Also, the editor's writing skills are to be illustrated in a new Charlton fanzine ("Goodbye Horse") and my photography skills are now sitting pride of place on "Directory of Holiday Accomodation" front page, price �3.50 from all branches of WH Smith. The world domination continues - watch out Belgium...
REPD
Not at the Batsford do, but ain't bothered one bit - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 21:15:22 (BST)

Ticket for the bar is still available anyone.....
REPD
Warm - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 17:07:02 (BST)

If only Ardley would have agreed a verbal contract with a Dutch club when he was in limbo!
Greg Berry's Left Boot
At work - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 10:17:14 (BST)

Long suffering fan(aren't we all?!)but extremely confident about this years campaign.�50 at 14/1 Easy money!!!
Julian Matthews
Wandsworth - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 21:55:33 (BST)

FOR SALE: one Allen Batsford bar ticket. Contact me at repd@sw19s-army.co.uk immediately if you want it.
REPD
Deciding that maybe it's not quite a good idea to go tomorrow night - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 20:47:20 (BST)

In chat room at 10pm or so toniteski ;-)
JC
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 20:41:03 (BST)

REPD - pass granted for Barnet mate. I'll be on the case for ye!
Secret Agent
Digicam central oh yes! - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 19:27:00 (BST)

REPD - If an "urgent case" takes 5 months how long does a non-urgent case take? - Christ these people are taking the micky out of us. I think the Dutch FA are saying this because they want something settled outta court, because if we did get the solicitors in (and I believe CK is a solicitor), then AZ (lets try it on) Alkmaar would most certainly lose. I mean what has happened between Arsenil and Fyenoord regarding that keeper anything? By rights shouldn,t Arsenil be called into account? And what about Man Ure, didn't they agree to buy that Ajax striker (forget his name) before he did his leg in. One thing is for sure everyone will be very careful about getting players from Holland. PS Thanks for the update.
Tomsk
Thankful that DC was someone we went for only after it became apparent he was free. IYSWIM - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 18:37:04 (BST)

All - news update and a front page announcement now up. And if you don't see it up, clear your cache out
REPD
Well done Mac.... :) - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 17:31:27 (BST)

REPD - cheers, I've done it!!
Mac
nice photos.... - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 20:53:42 (BST)

All - I URGENTLY need somebody to cover the Barnet game for me on Friday, pics if possible. Please email at repd@sw19s-army.co.uk if you feel up to it.
REPD
Going to a country he's never been before on Friday - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 10:46:22 (BST)

Mac - go to News and do exactly the same cache clearing exercise. You will get there eventually, trust me...
REPD
Last bit of helpdesking before bed - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 23:09:34 (BST)

Right, I've done that and the front page says "Updated 21st July" but when I go into the news section it comes up with the last update being the 15th, WTF?!!!
Mac
even more confused... - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 22:36:56 (BST)

I am now.....
Secret Agent
In the chatroom - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 22:14:55 (BST)

Hopefully, with the relaunch of SW19 problems with cache etc MAY be a thing of the past. In the meantime, try and use a PROPER browser like IE or NN, rather than the wanky AOL one (for those of us who signed up with the Utah Mormon brigade)
REPD again
Got the main bulk of the new archive done, phew - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 22:13:30 (BST)

NCW - me and my bank have a really nice understanding....
REPD
Mac - try cleaning out your browser cache (shift and refresh). Or if you use AOL, don't - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 22:07:37 (BST)

Er...where? Your news section hasn't been updated since 15th July on my PC? I await your explanation REPD.....
Mac
confused?? - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 21:18:00 (BST)

REPD - I have avoided the real world for six of the last seven years but there comes a time when the banks that supposedly like to say yes start to say no!!! Also about this time the nasty student debt collector who has happily given you thousands of pounds also starts making greedy noises in your direction!!! Oh well it was fun while it lasred aim't life a bitch"!!"!
NCW
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 20:49:19 (BST)

SA - Preston sounds good!! Only problem is my Mother who also has a season ticket is making positive sounds about wanting to go so I may have to go by train but I will let u know soon!! R U considering Burnley?
North Cheam Womble
may have to change my name in a week - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 20:46:29 (BST)

Mac - er, the report IS there....
REPD
Rule #1 of Windows 2000 - don't have StickyKeys on - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 20:44:53 (BST)

REPD, where's your match report from Hampton? I've missed your out of focus photos of the back of peoples heads all summer :)
Mac
Albert Square - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 20:03:37 (BST)

Hampton and Beaver in one afternoon... driving through that area on a regular basis, it was alway amusing to pass the Hampton Clinic..
The Mordon
At the etc. - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:47:23 (BST)

REPD-What did you think of Kettle in that reserve game?
Mr West Bank
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:26:45 (BST)

Mordon - so how is the MW then? He's been very quiet recently. As for the games, it was a more-or-less full strength at Sutton whilst it was a Worthless Cup type at Hampton.... WB - his loss..
REPD
Who's jaw hurts - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 13:39:54 (BST)

I ain't posted on here for ages, so here goes. And apparently, that Canandian geezer from Dundee doesn't want to join us! What would you chose a season of shit in Scotland's top flight or the delight of playing for the super dons in Division One and (hopefully) getting promoted?
Mr West Bank
randomly posting on WFC gbs - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 12:43:28 (BST)

Couldn't get to either match - watching the Mordon Womble play cricket - but would like to know the two teams. Was it a probable XI and possible XI or a split down the middle? (which has nothing to do with beavers of course.
The Mordon
At the etc - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 08:46:55 (BST)

JC - next time, give SA your mobile # ................ :)
REPD
Nice one David Duval - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 19:12:10 (BST)

SA - what happened to ya dude? I had to make some new friends in the Plough as I was drinking on me lonesome otherwise!! Hey, you got the limo for Preston by any chance? PS - love the report ;-)
JC
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 16:49:03 (BST)

Who said I had a split personality?
REPD
NCW - I've avoided the real world for 10 years now... - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 15:38:01 (BST)

SA - yeah but you'll charge extra for the NCCC :) At least by having two different parties writing yesterday it does stop people saying I have a split personality...
REPD
SW19's ARMY *is* open to sponsorship, cash up front - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 15:36:13 (BST)

All - thnx for the plaudits, only helping out as even REPD cannot be at two games simultaneously! Might consider it as a career, but not sure that our illustrious webmaster pays that well ;-) NCW - are you up for a repeat trip on the NCCC to Preston? Let me know, you have the addy mate!
Secret Agent
Embarrassed beyond belief! - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 13:19:27 (BST)

Forgot to add this to the Hampton report, under "Truth is stranger than fiction": there was a guy filming the game from the bar roof wearing a WFC shirt. I kid you not...
REPD again
Considering a career in pest control - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 12:24:58 (BST)

Bloody hell, if SA gets more popular I'll have to reconsider my position :)
REPD
Cleaning out drains with ants nests in them in pouring rain. - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 12:20:27 (BST)

SA - was it you with your two daughters at Sutton yesterday? How is the employment situation!! I am now back for good though I have found employment in Croydon 10 mins walk from the Farley which obviously has its plusses and minus points!! I see that you are now a roving reporter and if that picture is anything to go by I recon a career becons in photography!! Anyhow speak to you soon.
North Cheam Womble
one week until I enter the real world - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 11:40:50 (BST)

Horrah. Normal servise has resumed - 3 cheers for REPD and SA the new secret roving reporter
Flawed
Flawedom - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 10:18:45 (BST)

hi everyone, i just wanted to write and say that i will be arriving in england a week from today. i am a wimbledon supporter from the united states. if anyone is interested in meeting up, i have talked to a few people already and they are, we can meet up at 1 of the bars outside the brentford stadium fri august 3rd around 4pm, match starts at 7:45. if interested please e-mail me soon at wimbledonfc@hotmail.com WOMBLE TILL I DIE donny sheehan usa
donny sheehan
st. louis, USA - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 08:23:21 (BST)

REPD - I'm pleased the pic came out as well as it did, given that I was sitting 70 yds away!
Secret Agent
- - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 21:51:32 (BST)

SA - I chose that picture because it was the one with the best scope for a caption. The one you refer to is held for future reference..... FL - I dunno, but he did go one better this year (on the basis that he didn't turn up quite so unfit...)
REPD
Having seriously unclean thoughts while watching a Destiny's Child video - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 21:23:11 (BST)

How did Hartson get injured? Did he drop a beer glass on his foot, get stuck in a doorway, get beaten up by one of his "team mates" or fall down the stairs at the Police station.
Florida John
Working on some things - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 21:17:30 (BST)

REPD - do you really think that was the best pic from Sutton? I liked the one of Kelvin looking towards the goal with the ball behind him! Oh well, Webmaster's perogative I spose! Sounds like the hoi poloi at Sutton got better value for their �7 tho!
Secret Agent
Reading the reports and feeling extremely inadequate! - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 21:16:22 (BST)

SA and everyone else - check the updates :)
REPD
Also at home, feeling slightly overwhelmed - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 21:10:41 (BST)

REPD - check yer mail mate!
Secret Agent
At home - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 20:30:54 (BST)

JC - I *think* the Gander - which has now been taken over by some multi conglomerate and is something like the Just So pub - is on the main road.
REPD
Whose knowledge of Sutton is remarkably useless - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 23:07:36 (BST)

Shit! The Gander's the one on the bypass innit?
JC
D'oh - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 16:03:08 (BST)

Thought that was the Gander?
JC
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 16:00:00 (BST)

JC - opposite the ground!!
Secret Agent
Advising others - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 15:42:08 (BST)

Where's the Plough dude?
JC
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 15:19:17 (BST)

JC - it may have to be The Plough as IF I go, I'll have the kids with me and there is nowhere for them at the G&G. I'll mail you if it is any different from 2.00 at The Plough.
Secret Agent
Chez moi - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 14:04:49 (BST)

SA - still on for drinks b4 Sutton tomorrow mate? In your favourite local ;-)
JC
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 09:02:16 (BST)

The back page of The Post (Mertons freebie paper) today has run an article on NA. It says "Wimbledom were given a massive boost with news that utility man Neal Ardley (pictured) has signed a new contract with the Nationwide League Division One Club." Only thing is that the man pictured is none other than Gareth Ainsworth.com :)
Tomsk
Tortoise V Hare - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 20:17:22 (BST)

Windy has been released by Lincoln this season(still living up there), and I think is deciding what to do..Ps Windy and Andy Clements are the reason I started supporting the Dons as they were my older brothers mates
duncan
and windys missus is my girlfriends good friend - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 13:28:42 (BST)

Burton played Ardley persistently last season because he was putting him in the shop window? He did the same re Marcus Gayle and John Hartson despite the fact that neither of them were too inspiring. Had someone offered a decent price for Ardley, I am pretty sure that Burton would have sold him - however, with George Graham out of a job at the mo, I really can't see who would be foolish enough to buy Ardley.
Nice Girl C
Back on the driving seat again... - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 13:06:11 (BST)

REPD-Bloody hell mate! your right he is a cheeky fucker! and i used to think Neal Ardley was OK.Thanks for the info though.
Shifty
Watching 7 of 9 on star trek yoyager. :) - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 22:52:18 (BST)

what happened to windy then? he was always the bloke who had potential...until he was 31! just remember him chasing balls down the channels and getting 2+1pen vs derby. never any good though really. at what point did injury intervene?
dubai don
blurred memory probably, ocifer - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 22:16:57 (BST)

JC - IMO, GarethAinsworth.Com has to prove his fitness this season. The wrist break at Stockport was unfortunate I'll agree, but if his groin/hamstring/whatever plays up again this season, he'll be out of here. I don't believe that there's any other logical reason why he hasn't been re-signed yet...
REPD
Ask Paul Miller about what having just one injury can do to your career - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 22:12:50 (BST)

Rob ya fool! What does injury prone actually mean? It basically means that someone suffers a lot of injuries. How many injuries has GA suffered since he's been with us? 2? OK, one was v. long, but that's just bad luck. See what I mean?
JC
Off out to the pub, then clubbing in London, and then work tomorrow morning .... :-( - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 19:01:05 (BST)

Shifty - apparently, the Ardley thing IS three years, but the guy can pull out after 1 year if we don't win promotion. Cheeky fuck.
REPD
Wondering what the fuck is on telly tonite - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 17:36:38 (BST)

I have heard 2 stories about Neal Ardley's new contract.The BBC say that he hase a 3 year contract! But i have heard from a more reliable sorce that he hase a 1 year contract & if we win promotion he will be ofered a another contract.
Shifty
Thinking abuot going down the pub... - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 14:26:24 (BST)

Could anyone tell me what Ardley's contract is...I haven't heard about the details, the mere fact that he's got one is depressing enough. Hopefully, given the strong position Koppel was in (no-one else wanted Ardley) he is within our means. REPD, TB played Ardley persistently last season, even when GA and others were fit..it was a throw-back to the OGEM days of picking his favourites. With all the off the pitch events in close season, I think people have missed out that the second necessary cull is not happening.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Kimble, Roberts, Ardley still next season..I'm revising my EOSP predictions - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 13:36:54 (BST)

JC - well, how many games per season has he played? How much are we paying him? If somebody like Pecker, JD etc can get 30+ games a season without injuries, yet GA.com only plays about 20 at a higher wage then it's obvious that he isn't going to stay about...
REPD
Tom - yes it does so double ner - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 13:17:32 (BST)

your interactive chat doesn't work so there
tom
sutton - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 12:56:10 (BST)

Rob - I disagree that GA is injury prone.
JC
NW1 (work) - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 12:47:42 (BST)

Mordon - "We would like to attract more high calibre teams to our (Florida) facility". However, the Disney spokesman said after that sentence "....but we couldn't find any so we went to CPFC instead".
REPD
Finding receipts for $634 - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 12:21:24 (BST)

A Disney spokesman, who refused to discuss the negotiations with Palace, said: "We would like to attract more high calibre teams to our (Florida) facility" Surely a contradiction in terms? Apparently Mickey Mouse is already wearing a Simon Jordan watch. "
The Mordon
At the etc. - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 11:58:55 (BST)

Thing is with Ardley, he's probably got nowhere else to go and I would hope he will be used as a squad player more and more. Whether we will sign anyone in the season to eventually replace him (and IMO I reckon GA.Com will go as he's too injury prone) is anyone's guess, though on past seasons that wouldn't surprise me...
REPD
"Mr Dunford, I think you have been inhaling wrongly" - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 11:36:03 (BST)

Personally, I'm glad that Ardley is staying. He is a versatile player and fills in where ever needed. Owusu played down the left wing when ever I watched him last year and Gray is a centre forward. As Ardleys main roll is on the right wing or centre mid field I can't see that he is holding either of those two back.
Samsara
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 08:30:16 (BST)

Doc: I'm pissed off he has got any kind of contract. Well except one with another club. Then we admit to holding back Owusu and Gray.
Florida John
Dallas - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 23:51:51 (BST)

Is anyone else a tad pissed that Ardley has got a conditional contract, ie a win-win situation. If we go up, he gets a longer contract, no doubt on more money, and if we fail, then he gets out.. the cheek!
Dr Womble
"pass Ardley, pass it... oh what are you doing, you've lost it now... hang on.. GOAL!" Notts County at home anyone? - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 21:37:42 (BST)

GBLB: If that depresses you' I'd better not mention that Kimble has got the No. 3 shirt....oops!
Florida John
Dallas - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 20:05:53 (BST)

REPD. Thanks I could do with a laugh after seeing Ardley's got the Number 7 shirt again.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
At work and sick of the thought o fseeing Ardley plod down the wing for yet another season - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 12:35:28 (BST)

All - if you fancy a laugh, read the ESS about Palace's link up with Disney.....
REPD again
Doing major refurbs to the Archive section, will take me all week - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 11:41:56 (BST)

JC - free pint? Now you're being stupid... :)
REPD
New URL for this very page you're reading - http://guestbook.sw19s-army.co.uk - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 09:32:28 (BST)

Rob - was going to e-mail you, but misread 'print' for 'pint.
JC
Who was rellishing the thought of having his name in 'pint' - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 00:00:27 (BST)

For anyone going to Sutton on Saturday and fancies getting their name in print - please email me at repd@altavista.com
REPD
Ronan - I trust Merton Council not one iota... - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 22:28:38 (BST)

REPD - well, there's a surprise isn't it? I was surprised when both LBM and WFC agreed to be in the same meeting as each other - but that is all past history now.
Ronan
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 21:29:08 (BST)

Basically Hammam wanted to move us to a large catchment area, so he dumped us and bought the club in the large catchment area. Now he is getting new stadium etc etc. There is some sort of logic there. Sigh!
Florida John
About to join up with WISA - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 21:04:24 (BST)

REPD: I just found it, so forget my earlier post.
Junior Don
excellent article on the sham - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 17:32:01 (BST)

JC - I think it is Hamman laughing at us. He's taken our money (the cash he got by selling the club) and is spending some of it quite happy in Wales. If i was a Cardif supporter I too would be happy with him!
Samsara
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 17:29:19 (BST)

JD - http://gash.net/~repd/sham.html. Or look under "Articles"...
REPD
Samsara - no idea. Perhaps that's why CK left the country - to finish him off - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 17:28:49 (BST)

anybody know what's happened to Dean Blackwell - No5 shirt has not been allocated
samsara
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 17:26:49 (BST)

REPD: when u have time, and when u can be fucked, how about writing an article on Sam hammam?
Junior Don
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 17:24:12 (BST)

Rob - check out what the Cardiff fans think about Sam - I feel so sorry for them. http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/_disc5/000004bd.htm
JC
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 13:41:34 (BST)

Ronan - maybe it shows that CK and Merton don't actually like each other....
REPD
Hamptoning it - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 09:01:46 (BST)

Because they suddenly realised they were on record - and we wanted answers. Funny though that YET AGAIN, we did not see CK and LBM in the same room in front of MANY fans.
Ronan
- Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 23:11:32 (BST)

Nog - I think that as Merton were (ahem) "openly" hinting at WGS that's where WFC started to look. Funny that LBM, in front of a group of WFC fans, start saying that there are some other sites available. Wonder why they never said all this before?
REPD
Ronan - nil problemo - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 22:55:33 (BST)

Hope you don't mind REPD - say so if you do... Meeting Report http://www.wisa.org.uk/public/index.html
Ronan
- Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 22:47:26 (BST)

REPD...Just Re-read your artical! still makes sense to me even if some of your costings seem a tad on the low side...but what I find interesting is the silence over "our" PL, I don't think anyone has mentioned the possibility since your artical and to-days meeting. maybe HOK should have spent their valuable time and our Valuable money in looking into the old site and beddington lane.
NoGgiN thE noG
St.Reatham-on-sea - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 22:11:09 (BST)

Nog - check out my Grounds For Complaint article. I'm sure that "our" PL was ruled out partly because of the electricity pylons there, hence my somewhat unenthusiastic response to LBM's claims that it can still happen.... Vlad - I'm naturally suspicious of anything and everything :)
REPD
Getting too cynical for his own good - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 20:13:09 (BST)

NTN - Judge said he believed tha the old ground was a feasible option, if the pitch was rotated 90 degrees and the other properties purchased. He reckoned that because Safeways were still appealing the planning decision and they also had permission to build housing then any purchase cost from Safeway would be prohibitive.
vlad
I thought it was a worthwhile meeting - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 19:57:35 (BST)

ANY IDEA WHEN WE SHOULD RECIEVE OUR SEASON TICKETS?
SEVE
HERE - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 19:20:12 (BST)

REPD...What exactly was said about the old PL site as I noticed today that all the buildings to the left of "the sportsman" are now empty or vanalised + up for sale, surely if we expanded over the wandle as well, we would "almost" have enough real estate for a 20,000 stadium, give or take a Pylon or two!
NoGgIn ThE noG
St.Reatham - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 18:41:54 (BST)

Rob/Ian - good to meet you fellas today. Looking forward to the friendlies and early season fixtures, albeit minus the NCCC ;-)
JC
- Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 18:21:26 (BST)

All - news update on this afternoon's meeting, complete with my initial thoughts. Thanx to WISA for setting it all up BTW
REPD
Wondering what's on telly tonite - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 17:22:44 (BST)

The meeting was set up for people to explain to WFC fans why Merton has been ruled out. It isn't WISA saying no to anything at all. But of course WISA says no to anything stupid such as Milton Keynes - it wouldn't exist if people were prepared to accept that kind of nonsense.
kris
here - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 01:54:43 (BST)

Kris/Mark - I tend to agree with Mr C (well, there's only one person I know who lives in Purley called Mark) that WISA must not get bogged down in being reactionary against Merton - it does have to have its own WORKABLE solutions as well. And I don't mean the "let's wait 5 years for a site in Merton that MIGHT come available" approach either. Trust me, WISA ain't going to get much more support by not showing initiative, I hope tomorrow (shit, today it is now) proves an old cynical bastard like me wrong :) I still stand by everything I said last night - I wasn't drunk BTW when I wrote, just in case anyone thinks otherwise.
REPD
Sporting a rather nice E&C style #2 haircut - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 00:00:44 (BST)

Mark - hope we see you there tomorrow to make exactly that point - and any others you'd like to make.
kris
here - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 23:12:22 (BST)

REPD, interesting and thought provoking comment in the news section. As I have said before, at some point WISA has to say YES to something. At the very least it needs to come up with a viable proposition as to how to successfully invest someone elses money. If tomorrows Meeting consist of "MK Up Your Arse" songs and a wish list then it is a lost opportunity. Time to wrap the wishing thing up, make a decision, do it.
Mark
Purley - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 22:10:34 (BST)

SA - still on for the meet yeah? See you at the Angel.
JC
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 20:11:49 (BST)

Also he was previously at "A FTSE-100 company", though I don't know which one.
kris
here - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 16:55:24 (BST)

Latest news - Thorley used to be Worcestershire CC's PR bod..
REPD again
Flooding - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 16:22:21 (BST)

REPD - to be honest, I can't imagine CK saying anything to us in a meeting today that he hasn't said to us already. The point about tomorrow was that he was going to talk directly to fans.
kris
here - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 16:20:16 (BST)

DD - I think that Peter Lilley at a "no to cannabis legalisation" rally is more likely than our current WFC PR ever becoming good. This Thorley seems OK, insofar as I haven't heard anything negative about him..
REPD
Still hasn't been to a soccer match since Crewe at SP this year - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 16:05:38 (BST)

we seem to be assuming this thorley bloke is good at his job, but does anyone know his background? anyone can write press releases, but turning this club's pr around is a bit of a task to say the least.
dubai don
...or do we just presume he's gotta be better than the last lot? - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 12:47:49 (BST)

Right, I've given myself 12 hours to reflect on this, so here's my $0.02. WFC have **always** considered the affairs of the playing staff the top priority. Therefore, if it comes down to a choice between a public meeting and sorting out a players contract, the contract will always come first. Without being privvy to CK's diary, I would imagine that the weekend is/was the only time he could feasibly sort out this piece of business, especially if it means getting the player(s) agent(s), lawyers etc out there as well. Not defending anyone, just pointing out the probable logistics of it all. IMO we need to get another public meeting sorted out - a good time to do it is after the Brum game. If CK doesn't turn up for that one, then of course I will start getting suspicious, however I doubt if it will come to that (especially if Thorley gets a grip straight away). I still think that WISA should have accepted the meeting today with CK, if only so we could have something to talk about tomorrow...
REPD
Not going to use the AOL browser to write on here again - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 09:47:46 (BST)

Rob: If CK is going to The Netherlands for Conolly or player matters it does not wash. It is only a ONE hour flight from Heathrow. I'm sure the poor dear could have caught a flight on Sunday evening, in time for Monday morning. More like he is over here, buying up a few ailing dot coms.
Florida John
Who had to live in the US unexpectedly so cannot be at Sundays meeting - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 03:17:54 (BST)

The Don: Well lets see. We've got to get them printed. Put in those nice plastic wallets. Count them up. Put them in Envelopes. Take them to the Post Office and the post them. I'd say January at the earliest, avoiding the Christmas rush.
Reg Davis
Ticket Office - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 23:37:45 (BST)

REPD, your news comments are better than the wailing on another guestbook. Koppel did offer to meet WISA, he is away on club business, perhaps it's Connolly, but frankly I am not into paranoia and I am much more impressed that McAnuff, Tapp and Leighterwood are being included in first team training. C'mon you Dons!!
the Wizard of Oz
on a cool and misty morning in Oz - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 22:57:45 (BST)

All - new News section up. May not sit easy with some people
REPD
Probably shouldn't have written it, but still..... - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 21:05:32 (BST)

Anyone no when the season tickets should come through?
The Don
Home - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 20:53:23 (BST)

Ed - pro rata, Hartson.
REPD
JC - yes, up the E&C. What did you think I mean? - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 12:09:12 (BST)

Ed - Paul Robinson.
JC
- Friday, July 13, 2001 at 11:27:05 (BST)

Ian - Ricketts wouldn't sign IMO. Would you give up the chance to play Premier League football to play for WFC, if you were him?
JC
Rob - hope your talking about Elephant and Castle, and you're not actually planning to go up an elephant!! - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 11:26:12 (BST)

More to the point can anyone name a striker who played for WFC in the last decade who was WORSE value for money than Hartson?
Ed
A rare appearance in the 'army - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 11:26:02 (BST)

FJ/REPD - I think if you take into account everything (ie wages, transfer fee, attitude, effect on morale, ability etc) then it's a pretty close thing between Hartson and Gayle (J), but I agree that Gayle would win!
Secret Agent
Off to Thorpe Park with the kids - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 10:24:39 (BST)

FL - at last, somebody else who thinks that John Gayle was better for WFC than Hartson....
REPD
Off up the Elephant today - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 09:38:35 (BST)

I think John Gale was better value than that fat cunt Hartson, Thatcher and Lund, put together. And he probably had a better goals to game ratio than all of them. Compare to last season, Fatty, 7.5 million of pissed up bad influence or now Shipperley a tenth of that paid for him and he is up for it. Instead of feeding us crap like "I'm Wimbledon, through and through". Bollox.
Florida John
Dallas - Where you can get shot in the boozer - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 23:43:22 (BST)

LP - Marshall and Holdsworth is a tad misleading. What about Ricketts? A player that I wouldn't mind TB signing!
Secret Agent
Understanding that Leamington Pete is slightly better than Gooseboy! - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 20:53:57 (BST)

LP - the selling of Dean Holdsworth by Kinnear was the worst bit of business WFC have done in the last 10 years. Joe sells and says he has a surfeit of strikers. Euell gets injured days afterwards and suddenly we're bereft of strikers. Deano was the man as far as I was concerned - he signed off with one of the best goals you'll see - cross from Kenny(?) and Deano gets in front of full back and heads home. Dons 2 - 'pool 1. There'll never be another, missus.
The Mordon
At the etc. - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 14:52:53 (BST)

I was called a fucking slippery irish cunt the other day so a grammatical error won't hurt me, and all the best aussie sportsmen come from Wagga. As I see it we have stopped spending big money on the Hartson's of the world and we have a self imposed salary cap so chances of big names coming are slight. The jury will be out on all of the signings til the season starts but I am hoping for a bit of flair in midfield to feed that small army of strikers we snapped up at the summer sales.
the Wizard
Oz - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 13:45:54 (BST)

Meeting tickets now available at club shop
Ronan
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 13:35:47 (BST)

Look guys what did you prefer Hartson �7.5m, Andresen �2m, Lund �2m, Thatcher �1.7m, Herman �2.5m all on big wages players who performed questionably or do you prefer the nominal signings of players that actually work hard Neilsen (nominal), Williams (undisclosed 200K(?)), Holloway (�1.2M), Hunt (Free), Cooper (750K), Karlsson (40K) add to that Connelly (free) and Shipperley (750K). Okay they are not the best players on earth but as long as the 11 players representing the Dons are working hard then that is what I want to see. Look at Boltons side who got promoted. Strikers... ooh Holdsworth and Ian Marshall. Which striking partnership do you prefer???
Leamington Pete
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 11:58:27 (BST)

Wizard of Oz, excuse my bad grammar. I was not referring to you as the tosser. I was referring to Mr 'I am the fan' Jones, you know, the guy that neglects all his other worldly duties to stay all day on a crap web-site.
The Great Rangdo of Arg
Antipodean Addendum - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 11:38:20 (BST)

With the sort of money that we got for Euell and tha fact that our owners have more money than follicles, I do think it odd that we have to sign journeymen players that do not have tghe ability to get us promoted. As for Walter mitty in Wellies, I cannot think of anything more repugnant than being taken in by that tosser Wizrd of Oz. Jeeze, you should know better - at least a team like your Sydney Roosters, with no fans, can have a Fittler, Fletcher or Ricketson. Get real, we aint going anywhere if he is the best.
The Great Rangdo of Arg
Wagga Wagga - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 11:36:18 (BST)

Neil Shipperley = journeyman; to go with the other journeymen players we have signed in the last 12 months. But who else do we expect to attract given we are a mid-table 1st.div team without a ground and small crowds - yes; I can say that now after the hangover of the Premiership days has finally gone. What's the latest on David Connolly? teletext says Alkmaar are saying DC signed/agreed a pre-contractual agreement to sign for them and are taking the case to EUFA
The Mordon
At the etc. - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 09:19:42 (BST)

No, your eyes aren't deceiving you, that IS a counter for this guestbook. It helps me keep an eye on you all...
REPD
In chatroom now - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 22:29:56 (BST)

Be in the chatroom about 10.00 if anybody about
c.u.n. womble
- Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 21:31:39 (BST)

My $0.02 on various things - Shipperley? We've signed worse. I think we need a Hartson/Leaburn type player without being drunk, overweight or just plain crap. Am currently 60/40 against going to the WISA meet Sunday, though as usual this will change. My dad had an interesting theory on current transfer policy (sort of players going in, sort of players going out), though if I was to repeat it I would get in SERIOUS trouble :) And if we seem to keep bringing up old managers, can I just say that Bobby Gould lost it after the cup final? Thank you.
REPD
Keeping a deliberately low profile on his own site ATM, been saying some right strange things to people ATM without meaning it - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 17:59:41 (BST)

SA - are you going to the meet on Sunday dude?
JC
- Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 14:26:14 (BST)

Quote from Tyke on Big Tissue "last season during Dave Bassetts reign Shipperley, and maybe Chris Morgan (a local lad in defence) were the only 2 players to give 100% for our club every game. Shipperley was usualy left up front to do everything himself with no support from his fellow forwards at all, he still managed 14 goals and never once did he give up, get the ball to him he will get you the goals, I for one will miss him and wish him well and believe me you have got youselves a bargain there.." - sounds ok to me, with him and mystery man Connolly and Nielsen and Agy and Gray I think we might just score enough goals to go with last season's one defeat in twenty two games to give us promotion. I like TB going back to bargain basement shopping, Euell out bargains in and generally praise by rival fans for his efforts so far. And I can think of plenty of things more sickening that Jonesey's infatuation with Walter Mitty in wellington boots...
the Wizard
Oz - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 13:59:49 (BST)

Rangdo - how do we attract these "top quality" players to a first division side with no ground, no fans, and a wage ceiling? If we get up then we'll buy.
Dr Womble
promotion central - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 13:13:18 (BST)

OK, I will be brief. Just what is it that makes me worry about the signing of Shipperley. Is it becuase he is NOT the sort of player we would have wanted if we were in the premiership. Ot Alternatively, IS he the sort of player we do need to get us up. I am genuinely confused on this one. I wish our money was being spent on top quality rather than Soton rejects.
The Great Rangdo of Arg
Beer - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 12:36:21 (BST)

Its a better bit of business tham signing an alcoholic, with a weight problem for TEN TIMES that amount.
Florida John
Dallas - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 17:56:17 (BST)

We've signed Shipperley - 3 year contract.
Welsh Don
Not sure if this is a good or bad signing - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 17:48:49 (BST)

Rangoo: I agree, even the Norwiegans will admit that he was a crap club manager. Kinnear was as stale as todays TwatTalk headlines. Hammam remains the all time villan of the peace in WFC history, he even undermined EO at times. Hartson was a two faced cunt as we are seeing at Coventry.
Florida John
Dallas - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 17:21:38 (BST)

Newsflash on O/S An announcement is expected within the next couple of hours regarding the accomplished goal scorer expected to sign for the club.
Ronan
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 16:32:24 (BST)

Rangdo, Guess your still a little bitter about the W&WW exclusion process huh? ; )
Keeper
Still allowed in ..just! - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 12:33:08 (BST)

Rangdo, Top rant! A much better effort. Gotta disagree bout Kinnear&SH however. Kinnear had just about run out of ideas for the way the team then played and SH mugged the club and did a runner but manipulated the press into thinking otherwise in an expert manner. These guys as much as EO fucked us up. Also I think you will find the newboy DC IS a proven scorer so lets at least give him a chance to prove it. We WILL finish top ten this year and hopefully go up. The biggest worry we have is that GA is out of contract in 11 mths and nobody is talking.
Keeper
Gameshow? This is life mate!! - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 12:27:13 (BST)

One of the most sickening things of the past few years was to watch the love affair between W&WW Jones and Egil Olsen. W&WW were raving about a man that delivered bugger all to WFC. In fact, I do not beleive those that said that we were destined to go down anyway - the "matter of time" pessimists. In fact, it has become abundantly clear that our owners disinterest with the club came after relegation. If we had survived in the premiership, then I beleive that we would have seen a damn site more krone being directed our way than has currently happened. Who knows, we may have been further down the track towards a new stadium. Now, our owners are just not interested. They will bide their time this season to see if we can deliver the goods on a shoestring (which we cannot becuase we do not have the depth of talent to replace anyone injured). Egil Olsen was the worst thing ever to happen to WFC and is the SOLE cause of our demise. Not Hartson. Not Kinnear. Not Hammamm, etc. W&WW's owner even used to visit his house. His mateyship extended to exclusive ramblings about a zonal defence system that almost killed the club, or at least resulted in us being in the position that we are now in. And to think that he then had the cheek to say that another year would have delivered us the goodies. Dr Womble thinks that praise is better than scorn. Well, I have only scorn for Olsen. However, I will praise Burton for last seasons turnaround. But last season was last season. A season where we consolidated but in the end remained in the division. This season has to be it, if all the paludits on the team are to be beleived. But just who is going to deliver us this, we have no proven long-term club goalscorers. I am interested to hear.
The Great Rangdo of Arg
It's only a game show - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 10:59:39 (BST)

I'm going on Sunday!
JC
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 10:10:30 (BST)

Hmm, this Sunday...
REPD
May need to pull a major string or five - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 08:55:53 (BST)

WISA have announced a public meeting for Sunday 15th July at 2pm - see http://www.wisa.org.uk for further information. Charles Koppel and a representative of the London Borough of Merton are expected to attend. (REPD - sorry for doing a plug - Ronan)
WISA
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 05:07:21 (BST)

Thank you Shaw Taylor
Florida John
I've been to the UK 3 times in the last 14 months - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 01:07:57 (BST)

All - the SW19 announcement is this : expect MAJOR downtime on it towards the end of this month - I'm not kidding when I say that only the Chat and this guestbook will be the only two things that will probably be running. Expect it to be down between anything like 48 hours to a week. Will let you know when it will happen, so keep peeled
REPD
I've been to the USA 4 times in the last 14 months - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 21:56:06 (BST)

Anybody coming over here at the moment is mad.
Florida John
Land of the Confederates/Nazis - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 19:59:33 (BST)

REPD - Was talking to Adam (Superdon) in the chatroom - got booted out - logged back in but was denied access - used another name & found the original (Tomsk) still there - then it exited - Discuss
Tomsk
If U need help with AutoCAD 2000 I would be glad to help - small price to pay for the use of a great site :) - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 19:53:09 (BST)

JC - no.
REPD
I fucking wish I was though - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 19:09:34 (BST)

REPD - you finally pissing off to the land of yanks?
JC
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 19:08:27 (BST)

JC - the SW19 announcement MAY have something to do with closedown. That's all I will say for the moment ..... C - I avoid you because you scare me :)
REPD
Autocad 2000 sucks - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 17:54:11 (BST)

Free to surf I mean
JC
D'oh-land - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 14:59:47 (BST)

Doobs - f2s = free to serve ... basically, it means we get everything for free ;-)
JC
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 14:59:17 (BST)

NGC - look forward to seeing you again, anytime ;-). Make it soon though!
Secret Agent
Keep yer chin up Michelle! - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 14:15:06 (BST)

Well, hope to meet you all sometime next season (possibly November or December?). REPD, please do not try to avoid me as I will find you! :D Sorry for keeping such a low profile lately (not that you lots notice anyway). When your personal life (have I got one?) is not going well, you just want to sit in a corner and sulk...Still love Wimbledon though.
Nice Girl C
Looking forward to next season... - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 13:55:36 (BST)

sorry if this is obvious, but what is the f2s bit of that?
dubai don
not very technical - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 13:54:38 (BST)

Could this announcement possibly be that SW19's Army will no longer operate as of next week, due to the impending threat that is the rival WFS site www.yellowandblue.f2s.com JC/DrW joint venture??? ;-)
JC
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 13:10:43 (BST)

REPD - oi! I believe I once planned to nip across at half time, but found myself trapped in block H, while the pringles were being handed round in block C! :O)
Dr Womble
Block C etc etc next season - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 12:00:49 (BST)

JC - hmm, planning to meet up then not doing so. Have you been working with Dr W a bit *too* much recently??? :)
REPD
MAJOR announcement on SW19's future tonite, maybe - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 11:36:13 (BST)

Ian - sorry I couldn't make it yesterday. Late night on Saturday, hence I didn't really fancy the early morning. Anyway, sounds like I didn't miss out on much.
JC
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 10:27:12 (BST)

DD - we were told to meet in Wimbledon at 7.45am. We would be taken to the "secret" location where breakfast would be provided prior to shooting. We left SW19 at 9.05 with no idea of what was going on and were coached to Selhurts (surprise surprise!. There was no breakfast! We hung around for two hours before any shooting was done and then asked what had happened to our breakfast! Were told that breakfast was not available at the location and should have been taken at SW19. Sarnies were rustled up along with tea/coffee and biccies. We then hung around until 12.30 or so at which point some decided they had suffered enough. Talking to the professional extras (�65 for a 12 hour day!)they thought that we were being treated really poorly. Anyway, lunch was advised as being at 2.00pm til 3.00pm. Before this we had to do a crowd scene in the Holmsdale (all 25 of us plus a few who had been dragged off the street!). Then we had lunch and very pleasant it was too. By this time they were pleading with us to stay until 5.00, but I had done enough and caught the coach back with eight or so others. Don't know what happened afterwards tho. Lawrence has apparently said never again, but I think it would have been fine if everythng had been agreed up front and notified to those taking part. Less of the secret squirrel antics might have been helpful too and increased the numbers attending which would have reduced the angst of the director! Need anything else?
Secret Agent
Explanation central - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 09:37:36 (BST)

repd: is the info available on e-mail? SA/anyone who went...what happened (or didn't happen) at the bill then? sounds like loadsa people left or got PO'd. i know they made a donation to the batsford gig, but extras usually command a fee of around 100squid a day.
dubai don
dubai_don@hotmail.com - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 09:16:28 (BST)

Mac - not saying :)
REPD
Expecting a fone call any minute now - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 09:01:34 (BST)

Mac - does what?
Secret Agent
Confusionville - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 23:20:35 (BST)

Does this involve that dodgy blond bint Stiletto (or whatever her stupid name is?)
Mac
- Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 23:18:27 (BST)

I'm in the chat room now..
Dr Womble
hoping for Merse - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 19:40:21 (BST)

Kris - best to take this to email...
REPD
Not that I'm one for rumour-spreading, but.... - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:09:57 (BST)

I'm sure you'd see it as something good. Not sure she would though.
kris
here - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:08:59 (BST)

Kris - "favourite person" at WFC? That narrows it down....
REPD
Oh, I thought it was something bad :) - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:08:17 (BST)

Concerns your favourite person at WFC.
kris
here - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:07:05 (BST)

Kris - expand (by email if you have to)
REPD
All ears - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:06:40 (BST)

rob - very interesting rumour from those who went to The Bill thing today
kris
here - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:06:12 (BST)

Dark horse for next season? Forest. Don't know why
REPD
Things to do, people to speak to, not a scrap of energy left to do any of it - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 17:44:53 (BST)

I'm in the chatroom ATM. Will probably pop in and out a bit today. (maybe in there tonight.)
Ricko
TW - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 16:28:47 (BST)

my initial prediction was manshitty first, then us. mainly due to capacity to spend and keegan being able to attract players/having done it before. wolves (7th again?) and brum seem to have cash - but are starting with f-all. for coventry joachim could be a good buy and it remains to be seen if they can spend what they sell. wba without hughes/preston with/without macken...nah. forest...platt should have gone to the u-21s. burnley..can't see it. the two sheffield teams will prob stagnate (where's des walker going btw? - exp. cb on a free anyone?), millwall have been tipped but they will miss their scorer muchos. crewe will start off poorly then survive. barnsley...mid-to-bottom. who else is there?
dubai don
oh yeh, bradford. 11th. watford..3rd if their signings continue. can we have morris on a year loan b4 they do? - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 15:02:02 (BST)

worried about other team Kris! I thought we were going to have the league won by Christmas, seriously though Birmingham, W.B.A again (if htey keep Hughes & Roberts), Man Shitty, and I have a funny feeling Millwal might do rahter well on a par with Preston last year
cerain unnamed womble
- Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 14:01:55 (BST)

nahh, bollocks, you're all c*nts. So, which teams are you worried about this season?
kris
here - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 12:46:23 (BST)

It's quite simple, if I thought the gb at w&ww sucked, then I wouldn't post in it. As I said earlier, there is a general support in there for TB, but then there are number of others, such as myself, who are a bit more cynical, so there is a wide spread of opinions.
Dr Womble
working my way through menial chores - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 12:24:13 (BST)

Kris i was being slightly ironic in my use of the term "infallible" (as you will know since I assume you know who lingers behind the C.U.N.W. mask), like I said team i support club I reserve my jedgement, what I am keen to avoid developing is the personalised slagging off that has been appearing on websites/guestobooks/e-mails and elsewhere in recent weeks. We all wantthe same thing guys and girlz so lets all unite behind that and give the other stuff a miss. The means to achieve that end we may differ on but lets argue it out not resort to personalised abuse to strengthen our case
certain unamed womble
- Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 12:23:40 (BST)

Must admit I don't really understand the point about jonesy's so-called "infallibility". but then maybe that's because I agree with him a lot more often than you guys do. Anyway, of course we should always get behind the team, but that shouldn't preclude us criticising the club or whatever when it's necessary. I can't believe that you haven't noticed massive criticisms of the club in w&ww. Enough of that. Rangdo - come and watch the team, and then lets talk about it.
kris
here - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 12:02:03 (BST)

ooh, bit of politics :) i think the reason we (many of us) love tb is because of what he has done for the club, not out of blind faith. other teams have been foobared when they have had to sell one or two keys players. we sold a veron worth...and he has been able (lucky?) to bring though enough quality cheaply/freely to make us feel we have a real stab at the prem once more. things on the field didnt look so bright even 6months ago imo.
dubai don
the bloke before who? - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 11:14:47 (BST)

Doc-I agree to a point with what you are saying there has been an improvemewnt, but equally I agree with Rangdo on the issue of the relative infalibility of the Jones boy! We should not be afraid to criticise the club when it is wrong at wahtever level. I recall this argument being had before around we should get behind the team regardless, it puts me in mind of the mantra to Labour Backbenchers iyswim, don't criticise the government because there is no alternative and you let the other bastards in. I have been a cynic at Wimbledon for years but I don't think anybody would doubt my support for the team, I don't trust Koppel as far as I can throw him, I didn't trust Hammam either (although he ws scarily plausible) and I don'tthink Ineeds to reiterate my view ofthe bloke before to anybody that has everread my posts
certain unamed womble- take me home country roads!
wombleland - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 10:52:05 (BST)

Rangdo - some interesting points. I would agree that there tends to be a general consensus of opinion on w&ww, and that mostly involves praising TB. However, is that so wrong? It is actually far easier to criticise than it is to praise, and surely TB deserves some credit for his work in transforming a team on the ropes into realistic promotion challengers. Are you honestly telling me that one defeat in 18 matches isn't good form? Are you honestly telling me that dictating games against Notts Forest, Birmingham, Wolves and Sheffield Utd isn't a sign of improvement. Wolves fans said after we beat them that we played the best football they had seen all season. I would agree that the start to last season was dissappointing, but given that we were missing Kenny, Gareth and a whole host of other first teamers, it was pretty unsurprising. As soon as KC reappeared with his sunshine, we started storming the division. Fine we have lost Euell, but I don't believe he was the player scoring the goals against Wolves, Notts Forest, Sheffield Utd and co. He will be difficult to replace however, but TB is bringing in who HE wants to bring in... CK isn't saying "well you want Merson, but we'll give you Shipperley instead because I say so". I would argue that Euell is not irreplaceable, because a whole host of other strikers scored 20+ goals last season as well. Why not come over for a few games, and see Tezza Ball in full flow....
Dr Womble
Henman! Henman! - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 10:23:54 (BST)

Hehehe
Florida John
Who did the eqivilent of the open address book mistake last night - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 08:56:57 (BST)

Okay Dubai Don, I will tell you why this is a better chat site. Firstly, there are fewer postings here, meaning that each posting usually has that extra bit of flavour. On the W&WW, there are about 400 postings every day, and it is often just complete garbage like :"See JS me rrrrggg on the Thames, well what would you know". I fail to see what such postings have to do with WFC. It betrays the quality of the posters. Second, the web-site owner is a complete dictator that seems to feel that he has the divine right to have the last say on everything. His opinions about the club are dodgy at best and he seems to think that he is fan numero uno, which I do not pick up elsewhere. Third, he has no sense of humour. It is all very well being buddy, buddy with Koppell's next door neighbour and getting access to his bin, but the general news has been filched from elsewhere. Far too much time is spent by the looks on that sire being reactive rather than proactive - at least here you can voice the opinion that there is little to base the supposed improvement next season based on what has happened thus far. If you do it on that site you are labeled a heretic. I find it sad that these fans are blinkered to the real plight of the club (owners that do not care - at least Hammamm gave as good as he got). There is also a general going on and on about Selhurst. Yes, we all hate it, but unless we have the personal finances to lottery the club out of there, then we had better get on with at least supporting the club there. There is no atmosphere cos there are few fans. We need a small ground (15k) not a stupid big ground shared with greyhounds. Noone on that site wants to address the fact that we are at our best when punching above our weight. Mr Skinhead Thug - did we meet in Dresden? What is your alehouse of choice?
The Great Rangdo of Arg
In from the garden - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 06:48:43 (BST)

All - I won't be in the chat room from 11pm, I've got a l--o--n--g day tomorrow...
REPD
Absolutely bloody knackered - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 22:42:25 (BST)

will be in guestroom about11.00 tonight if anyone about
c.u.n. womble
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 22:15:10 (BST)

In the chat room if anyone is about...
Dr Womble
talking to myself - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 21:02:30 (BST)

JC i know what you mean about GBs having strentghs and weaknesses, but am intrigued by the 'ig' bit. wont ask u 2 expand in here, but do fill me in. just interested really - i think i know what u mean... :)'
dubai don
dubai_don@hotmail.com - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 20:08:46 (BST)

TGROA- When are we going to meet you my friend?
Skinhead Thug
Bored - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 19:22:38 (BST)

Rangdo - we all know what's right and wrong with certain other WFC sites, thus we do not need to air such views on this GB. If you want to know the main problem with a certain rival GB, try looking up the word 'ignorance'. That's all I'm saying. Getting up early? I've been up at 7am every day this week! Made even worse by the fact that I'm used to getting up at 2pm! Oh the joys of working in central London.
JC
Wondering how shooping at Lidl could possibly be described as a 'joy' - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 17:30:42 (BST)

TGROA - actually, it's got more to do with JZ knowing where I live....
REPD
Rediscovering the joys of Lidl - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 15:52:40 (BST)

what specifically is wrong with it?
dubai don
probably shouldnt ask but... - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 14:51:43 (BST)

The trouble with getting up early is that it tends to force you to go to bed earlier. Unlike Jason Euell! On a different note, I can appreciate that REPD has loyalties which would preclude him from slagging off the W&WW. I do not share those loyalties and am very disappointed with that chat room and the way that Corporal Jones funs it.
The Great Rangdo of Arg
Club Gender - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 14:09:47 (BST)

I'm in the chatroom ATM.
Ricko
TW - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 13:00:22 (BST)

We've got the smallest team in the world we've got the shortest strikefore in divsion one we've got the shortest manager in divsion one cos wombles are a smallish club!
c.u.n. womble-also wonderign what he is doing awake at this timeof themorning
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 09:40:24 (BST)

Wavey - Euell is replacable, as all players are. There were questions from some people about his attitude towards the end of last season (one quote being "he's being no better than Hartson"). Make of that what you will ..... TGROA - won't get involved with the W&WW/sycophantism debate on here anyway, but I'll say this. Throughout my WFC lifetime, we've never bought much in the summer, preferring to purchase during the season. The lack of more decent quality signings doesn't concern me quite as much as others TBH .... Great Romantic - the thought of GD being snogged by Hartson disturbs me somewhat
REPD
Wondering why the fuck he got up so early today - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 09:04:15 (BST)

Any player who snogged Girlie Don Must be good, shame you didn't start with the fat welsh c***!
The Great Romantic
??? - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 07:58:32 (BST)

The Great Rangdo of Arg has been forced out of his summer hibernation. I am unable to rest easily as I mull over the indegestible fact that one set of fans are saying that we have a stronger side than last year and will storm the league. I. however, belong in the second camp that sees little achievement thus far to suggest that we do have a strong squad for next season. A squad strong enough to emulate Fulham, Blackburn and Bolton. I will explain. I cannot even remember the name of our first signing (Nowland or something), a player so obscure that there is little to suggest that he will be anything but a replacement. As for Darlington, well it was not difficult to shine for QPR, and he was certainly not their best player. As for Connolly, he did bugger all for Feyenoord. We are left with Neil Ardley and M Hughes as our top scorers. Most of the squad have barely notched up a handful of goals. I am very concerned about how weay our midfield will be and especially concerend that we have moved from a glut of good forwards over the years to have little of worry to the opposition. Over at W&WW, the ostriches truly have their heads in the sand. That site is full of sycophants that cannot see the forest for the trees. We need a few big quality players. I despair at seeing Euell's money used up in consultancies for crappy sites. Even worse, it is feeding the fat bellies of our owners. Fan morale and expectation is at an all time. It is time for action!
The Great Rangdo of Arg
The Hypermarket - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 06:56:02 (BST)

JC- DC could well be a good one. Only time will tell, but let's see what he can do. As for Euell, thanks for most of your efforts (if only I could forget THAT miss at Bradford...). But irreplaceable? No. For all his plusses, I would never have my mortgage/life on him finishing in any given situation.
Wavey
Squirrel fishing - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 00:25:37 (BST)

News updated....
REPD
In der chatten roomen - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 21:41:19 (BST)

Is it me or do we have the biggest squad in Div 1 or not. There are a lot of players who just won't get a game, Jupp for example. Connoly looks like a TB type player, and at 24 should have plenty of mileage left on the clock.
Florida John
Stinking Dallas - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 19:42:45 (BST)

The Doc is right. Relying on Neilsen to get twenty goals next season would be foolish. Euell is a loss which is probably why TB has got Connolly. But we still need another striker, a left back and a central midfielder.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Who just saw a Dons fan in the tennis compilation - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 19:20:17 (BST)

DC looks like a decent signing - discuss ;-)
JC
- Friday, July 06, 2001 at 16:44:18 (BST)

Dr W - I don't think its his timing, he's trying to get up early so that the big mother CB can't use his extra weight and height to win the ball easily. It doesn't always work, but has the advantage of some dumb linos/refs giving him a free kick for being shoved by the CB.
vlad
canary wharf - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 13:20:28 (BST)

Doc - I still think its a bit early to assess him. I am happy we have him, he's seems more direct than Euell. Give him 10 games at the start next season. Grimsby were a poor side, with the Dons I recon he's gonna rock!
Flawed
in need of a break - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 13:08:47 (BST)

Flawed - Neilsen looks to have all skills, he just wasn't utilising them properly.... for example he can jump, but he was constantly screwing up his timing.. his close control also looks better than Euell's imo. I suppose my reservations are based on his poor goal scoring record for Grimsby, and the cheapness of his fee.
Dr Womble
swayed by money - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 12:06:06 (BST)

Doc - we have got Neilsen to start now (I hope) I hear what you are saying about his goal stats but rember that when he came he wsn't as match sharp as Euell, and he did have flashes of brilliance. I don't think that he an Euell combined well, same runs etc. And as for heading how many goals did Jase score with his head last season? I think he's gonna be an excellent signing, and well capable of 20+. If you don't believe me I have a friendly bet with you that Neilsen will be our top scorer...
Flawed
well? - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 11:11:23 (BST)

Didn't Euell go a little off the boil towards the end of last season? Or was it me? Hmm.
REPD
About to make a guest appearance in a Charlton fanzine - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 09:21:41 (BST)

Fl J - Euell got 19 goals in 38 games last season... Neilsen got 2 (?) in admittedly a few less. If Neilsen learns to jump when the ball comes, then we have hope though!
Dr Womble
tired - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 09:04:35 (BST)

That should read: Mr 110% has gone, so what...etc....Sorry!
Florida John
Not pissed honest - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 00:51:39 (BST)

So Mr110% (That is Euellie to the short of memory). So what. We've got David Neilsen.
Florida John
On the way to New York in about 2 weeks from now. - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 00:50:01 (BST)

I'm in the chatski room, sort of now!
Dr Womble
watching the rain - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 21:22:36 (BST)

WFC have got a new director of Meeja communications - Graham Thorley. More later.
REPD
The professionalization of WFC continues - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 17:40:29 (BST)

Keeper - Kingston's expensive for THAT as well. I would go to Bedford Hill but I always end up getting parking tickets around there...
REPD
How to be a model citizen in UK, 2001 : don't drink, smoke or eat fatty foods. Accept your role, pay high taxes with shite services like a lemming, and allow yourself to be anally penetrated by the government at all times, and be grateful for it - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 17:11:32 (BST)

REPD - Where can you get 'light relief' from in Kingston? I thought you had to go to Bedford Hill for that!
Keeper
Plotting a local 'Red light District' map - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 15:50:21 (BST)

Neil Shipperly? Bollocks
REPD
In THE lousiest of lousy moods today - and with very good reason - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 09:19:30 (BST)

MG told me last night that Neil Shipperly is our number #1 target this summer.
Skinhead Thug
Sunburnt - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 09:01:47 (BST)

Rob (and NS)- I too saw the programme on the money-men last night. Seemed like old news to me though- when was it filmed? BRG said "Wimbledon belong in Wimbledon" but did not mention the Merton ruling for eg. Good shot of Molde's stadium. Didn't really seem to say anything new? Although it is clear that _BRG_ thinks there will be more scope for investment in the PL. (Although Koppel has said that the extra income will be needed for the extra costs.) NS- our pathetic home support? looked like a fairly full Holmesdale to me. One thing that made me laugh- Jordan saying that he is going to pour �50m into Palace to make them one of the main challengers in Div 1. Doesn't really correspond with the Daily Mail's story does it?
Ricko
TW - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 01:50:12 (BST)

REPD. Great front cover. We all knew Euell was going to leave yonks ago. The question remainss, how will TB replace him. Presumably TB has some targets in mind and knows what his budget is (but after the Dunne fiasco one can never be sure). However, if we did what we did last season and do not bother to replace a quality player like Euell, I fear we have no chance with our current strike force of getting near the play-offs. The jury is still out on Neilsen, Wayne Gray is to put it politely raw talent (but then so are a lot of players on Tooting Common on Sunday morning) and Ageymang will need to be far more consistent than last season if he is to do real damage. Now I don't expect us to be buyign Armstrong or any other mega wage earner, but there is talent around in the lower divsions a la Jason Roberts or Barry Hayles.
Greg Berry'sLeft Boot
Waiting for the quote that re-siging Ardley will be like buying a new player - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 00:06:54 (BST)

never really heard much about hauger, but i take that as a good sign. apparently wfc have a marketing dept (according to repd's EOSP) and having some specialists in can only push that on. and surely they must see that a 'local' fanbase is essential (ie SW-london/A3 ground) if we are to capitalise on the prem (this time round) and build up a HOME support. cant wait for the season. said this time last year (almost to the day, when i arrived here) that going down could be the best thing that had happened to us for a long while. i hoipe to be proved right this year - but that includes off the field as well (where i hope things will follow accordingly).
dubai don
alanis...scary but i like her - esp in a bootleg unplugged kinda way - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 23:09:07 (BST)

Hauger is active, certainly. They both know BRG through their involvement with the marketing of powerboat racing.
kris
here - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 22:57:06 (BST)

ahh, i see. honestly, i know little about these chaps. love to talk it all through one day cos i honestly would only vaguely recognise them if i met them in the street. obviously, i know brg "looks like clark kent, but that he pulls his shirt apart to reveal that he is superman" but still haven't fathomed how each one got involved with each other. esp CK and hauger (never really hear of him playing an active role)
dubai don
thats the malibu gone then, what do u do with dark rum? - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 22:44:10 (BST)

I could be wrong, but my understanding is: BRG and KIR owned Aker. Aker bought 80 % of WFC. BRG then sold his interest to KIR. BRG then persuaded GK and Matthias Hauger to join him in buying Sam's remaining 20%. So the three of them have an equal interest in WFC.
kris
here - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 22:30:31 (BST)

day to day agreed. but didnt brg appoint CK? and doesn't he have the power to sack him? how did they become aquainted btw? diff backgrounds etc....and does this mean repd will be armed with a digiphoto/videocam next season? if so, how much? top of the range �1,000 over here (�600 for a good one, but bigger) and small enough to take to a game in your pocket ;-)
dubai don
on question time. sa will do when on a decent pc ;-p - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 22:22:04 (BST)

Kris - I stand corrected.
REPD
Who relies on intuition rather than anything concrete - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 22:13:37 (BST)

BRG doesn't have any more power at WFc then Koppel does, Rob.
kris
here - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 22:07:49 (BST)

All - new front page and other updates now available.
REPD
And yes, the pic on the front page WAS taken today. How? Ah.... - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 21:38:40 (BST)

DD - check your mail squire!
Secret Agent
At my desk - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 21:13:37 (BST)

right, this time i'm planning in advance...who wants to meet up for the brum game on the 11th? anyone i owe a beer to - stand in line ;-)
dubai don
dubai_don@hotmail.com - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 20:00:42 (BST)

anyone fancy a chat?
Ali
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 18:24:00 (BST)

Skinhead Thug, I've emailed you the questions, mate. Any probs email me back.. I'll also be in Rob's chat room at about 10pm tonight. Cheers!
Dr Womble
watching Henman - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 18:04:47 (BST)

Euell has been sold to charlton. CK states 'this sadness is tempered by the knowledge that the stars of the future -players like Patrick Agyemang, Wayne Gray and Lionel Morgan - are coming through to take Jason's place'.......looks like none of the transfer money goes on team strengthening then!
Samsara
Quietly relieved to see Mr 110% leave - Never could trust him after 99/00 season - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 16:30:02 (BST)

snap.
NS
place with a football stadium - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 15:58:32 (BST)

Well said SA, basically your a looser NS and your not wanted here so piss off.
Wandle
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 14:18:18 (BST)

NS - I can forgive you coming on here as a Palarse fan as you are not the snot usually associated with Jordan's assholes. However, you score no points for deriding the size of our support. We are not a "big" club and have never made any pretense of the fact that we are a small club. We are a contented bunch by and large with no need for larging ourselves up in a dick measuring contest on the size of our support. Palarse have a huge geographical fan base with over 2 million people living within the immediate catchment area (this makes it the biggest single catchment area in England bar none) and yet you have attendances that rarely fill Uncle Ron's ground. The population of WFCs catchment area is about 180,000 (given the proximity of Clesi, Foolham and CPFC) which gives us a 3.6% attendance from our catchment area c/w 0.88% for your lot. Even though our total is lower, I would be more concerned if I was in the marketing dept at CPFC cos they aren't generating much loyalty from the locals!
Secret Agent
NATO Peacekeeping force - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 13:44:30 (BST)

So why do you come on here then you palace Scum
Wandle
Still making frequent trips to the bog - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 12:56:25 (BST)

Wandle: girlfriend's a dons fan. still nobody's perfect.
Northernsouler
from SE25 - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 11:33:35 (BST)

Northern Souler Are you an actual don`s fan or Palace Scum?
Wandle
With the shits - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 11:26:20 (BST)

Last nights TV : Frankly Football featuring interviews of londons millionaire chairman. It was mostly talking heads with clips from match action, crowd scene shots. Loads of cliches, of course it showed up dons pathetic home support. Lingering up of Goldbergs blank face whilst watching palace. But the most telling part was with dons scando chairman saying they couldn't afford to re-locate without Premier League status. Nice clips of his other team's stadium in Norway.
Northernsouler
Working in Vauxhall in a office with shite air-con - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 10:45:09 (BST)

REPD - Hello! I have half completed the EOSP and am hoping that I will be able to send my master piece to you in two weeks time. Sorry about the delay but I am not having much fun with my life at the moment so you will understand my slowness in completing a rather demanding questionnaire...
Nice Girl C
Hong Kong - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 10:12:40 (BST)

Dr - I may be in, though this may change if I fall asleep through heat exhaustion
REPD
Having to do more bloody manual work in +27C temperatures - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 21:19:30 (BST)

I'll be about in the chat room at 10pm tonight... Rob, I want to ask you something about picture copyright on the net, so any chance of you popping in?
Dr Womble
cream crackered - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 19:21:04 (BST)

Is all knowledge gained from experience or is some innate?
Ali
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 18:48:03 (BST)

Dunc - yes I did
REPD
And remember kids, you now have 1 month and 1 day to complete the EOSP - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 16:31:34 (BST)

REPD - Just checking did you per chance receive my poll entry?
duncan
not usre if his email is sending stuff correctly... - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 16:26:32 (BST)

Oops, the new alternative URL for the chat is http://www22.brinkster.com/repd/newchat.htm - add an extra "2" to the previous URL. And I will be there, in fact I'm there now...
REPD
Who's typing is getting as bad as CUNWs.... - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 22:13:30 (BST)

Will be in chatroom bout 10.30p.m. if anybody in the mood
c.u.n. womble
tottenham - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 20:35:29 (BST)

BTW, if ever gash.net goes down, I've put a mirror for the chat site on http://www2.brinkster.com/repd/newchat.htm - make a note in your diaries
REPD
Will suitably update later - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 20:14:23 (BST)

I've heard that it's not muggy and warm in London today.
REPD
Central Lundun - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 16:45:41 (BST)

I heard that Repd is going to turn into a porn star
Wandle
Amsterdam - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 16:20:29 (BST)

I have been told that young partick Agyemang is set to sign for Newcastle in a �8 million deal!
dave
davesville, usDAVE - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 16:01:02 (BST)

REPD - ph me if you around - got your message but lost your number
Ronan
- Monday, July 02, 2001 at 12:45:28 (BST)

petejake - try this: http://gash.net/~repd/mp3/newchat.htm
Secret Agent
Still in the chatroom - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 21:48:23 (BST)

I am......
Secret Agent
.....in the chatroom! - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 21:43:18 (BST)

whats this chatroom
petejake
11.08.01 seems like an eternity....... - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 19:29:46 (BST)

JC - check your mail, mate.
Dr Womble
off out - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 14:19:07 (BST)

sunny weather - hoorah!
Dr Womble
messing around in the chat room... - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 12:52:47 (BST)

Wandle - just don't ask for any rocks or other such geological materials....
REPD
In the Chat room now, as it goes - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 22:54:11 (BST)

I will be in the chatroom at 10.30 meet me in there guys!
Wandle
Seeking Cannabis - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 21:48:07 (BST)

cum on boys get in there!
essex womble
why is no one in da chat room !!!!!!!1 im here for a chat - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 20:22:22 (BST)

JC - most nights there are 5 or 6 people in there... I don't spend my life sitting alone, mate! That was my first chat request in a long while.. I have no idea whether other people's chat requents are successful or not.
Dr Womble
defensive :) - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 18:43:06 (BST)

Perhaps we should arrange a regular chat room time. That way we'd actually get a decent coversation going, rather than the Doc sitting in there on his lonesome.
JC
- Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 18:09:40 (BST)

in da chatroom
Ali
- Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 17:12:45 (BST)

Doc that sounds like a challenge, I too am bored still my calanede tells me its is but three weeks to the first pre-season game and but six till the big kick off, you obviously got bored in the chatroom cosyour not there now!
c.u.n. womble
tottenham (sadly) - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 16:55:04 (BST)

chat room, now
Dr Womble
bored - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 16:08:34 (BST)

Oh, and how the fuck did u know I wanted to go to the training ground neway? U been stalking me? ;-)
Ali
- Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 11:48:57 (BST)

REPD: I MIGHT go to the training ground. If I do, I will mail you. But two things are fucking me up....one, I have to finish some fucking report by Wednesday 1pm, and I have not started it yet. Two, I am off on holiday on Thursday. I will see dude. Its a hectic week.
Ali
hung over - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 11:39:36 (BST)

Ali - are you planning on going to the training ground next week? If so, email me please
REPD
Planning a Womble meet - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 22:42:32 (BST)

Vlad - I don't trust any country that has liberal drug laws. Still, they've just allowed euthenasia to be legal which I agree with....
REPD
Also not one to stereotype. Much. - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 22:24:00 (BST)

In the chatroom now peeps...
Secret Agent
http://gash.net/~repd/mp3/newchat.htm - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 22:02:40 (BST)

Funny how the typical Dutch physique is a large angular frame, long neck and disproportionately small head.
vlad
who decries stereotyping - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 20:07:22 (BST)

WD - apparently, Ian Rush is none too happy at Hammam's obsession with sheep shagging....
REPD
The Dutch are such strange people..... - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 19:23:37 (BST)

A mate of mine has just sent me this from BBC Wales : Sam Hamman has just given a wales today interview saying "We are Welsh, we are sheepshaggers. They sing 'Sheep sheep sheepshaggers' at us and they are right"
Welsh Don
work - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 17:22:58 (BST)

All - as you well know, two of my favourite hobbies are listening to Mark and Lard on R1 and slagging off Hammam. Anyway, today on M&L, guess who they took the piss out of? Yup, the Lebanese child porn ring leader. Basically, they picked up on the sheeps testicles thing, and they did a mock phone interview with him on the phone, accusing him of being obsessed with men's genetalia. Best of all, they even put in a quip about "brown envelopes" being passed under the table whilst dealing with transfers. These guys are class - shame they support Shitty but nobody is perfect.
REPD
Flawed - if you're still getting problems using SW19 Chat, drop me an email - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 16:06:10 (BST)

I seem to remember a pretty decent following when we played Watford last season. I believe it was a week night just after new year, so to get 1000+ for that was pretty impressive. Watford away's one of my favourite fixtures of the season, so I'm happy that it's before I leave uni this year.
JC
- Friday, June 29, 2001 at 13:19:18 (BST)

SA - I'm just thankful that they haven't put Grimsby away on a Thursday night (yet....). Many people WILL go to Watford away, probably more than last time (especially if we're playing well).
REPD
Not really in argumentative mode, though he DOES have to go to Croydon this afternoon - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 12:27:40 (BST)

I guess one game to be shown on telly will be WFC vs CPFC. Why? Because all they need to do is dig out the usual "landlords vs tenants" spiel, interlaced with lame comments like "I bet the away team find it hard to use the away dressing room here". Expect much wanking over Watford and Man Shitty this season BTW....
REPD
Praying to Satan that Elton Welsby doesn't return to our screens - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 12:25:47 (BST)

REPD - I agree that 300 would look wanky on TV, but since when have we ever been given credit for having good away support in numbers terms? My point remains vs Watford, namely, for whose benefit is this match being shown?
Secret Agent
In argumentative mood - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 12:22:51 (BST)

As far as live matches go each Div 1 team will appear at least twice during the season.looks like ITV Sport are banking on palace having another dramatic end of season.
NS
- Friday, June 29, 2001 at 12:09:16 (BST)

SA - er, because having 300 at certain away games would look seriously wanky on TV? ....... Dr - Watford will get shown a lot because of Vialli.
REPD
Remember, this is only up to the 28 October - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 11:18:23 (BST)

Why do Watford and West Brom seem to have so many live games?
Dr Womble
and why do we have only one? - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 11:09:19 (BST)

Typical that On Digital get to show an away game with Watford as our first live game. We will have 2000 at Vicarage Rd so for whose benefit is this game being shown? Why not choose a Thursday night game where we would nominally take 300 or so? Dickheads!
Secret Agent
Sky Sports Central - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 11:06:53 (BST)

Live nationwide games : will be shown by ITV sport via On-digital Sat Aug 11 Man City Vs Watford 6.15pm Sun Aug 12 Sheff Wed Vs Burnley 6.15pm Thur Aug 16 Rushden Vs Lincoln 7.45pm Sun Aug 19 Coventry Vs Wolves 6.15pm Mon Aug 20 Hartlepool Vs N Forest 7.45pm W'ton Cup Wed Aug 22 Cambridge Vs West Brom 7.45pm W'ton Cup Thur Aug 23 Rotherham Vs Sheff Utd 7.45pm Thur Aug 30 QPR Vs Bristol City 7.45pm Sun Sept 9 Watford Vs Wimbledon 6.15pm Thur Sept 20 N Forest Vs Bradford 7.45pm Sun Sept 23 Birmingham Vs Preston 6.15pm Fri Sept 28 Barnsley Vs Portsmouth 7.45pm Sun Sept 30 Watford Vs Preston 6.15pm Thur Oct 4 Tranmere Vs Blackpool 7.45pm Sun Oct 7 Sheff Wed Vs Sheff Utd 6.15pm Thur Oct 11 West Brom Vs Millwall 7.45pm Sun Oct 14 Walsall Vs Coventry 6.15pm Fri Oct 19 Norwich Vs West Brom 7.45pm Sun Oct 21 Coventry Vs Crewe 6.15pm Sun Oct 28 N Forest Vs Man City 6.15pm
NS
teletext land - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 10:53:45 (BST)

Flo Jo "fucking Dallas" and REPD "up London"... whatever next?
Dr Womble
Freud central - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 09:19:03 (BST)

REPD - agree with FJ, it's the left side mate. Same as where TB has god knows how many options for WFC!
Secret Agent
Encyclopaedia Britannica - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 09:16:24 (BST)

REPD: I think the left side, as its the first side to develop in women. The right for males. The women's brains continue to develop by the left side replicating the right side, hence is why you get women's intuition. Strange but true. Anyway back to the hip hop.
Florida John
Fucking Dallas - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 06:38:56 (BST)

Don't worry - sorted. Just got me MS Explorer 5.5.
JC
- Friday, June 29, 2001 at 01:48:42 (BST)

What plug-ins do I need for the chat room? Just had to re-build/re-install my computer, and as a result, have lost all my plug-ins. I've just downloaded Flash as a start, but need more. Is it Java?
JC
- Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 23:29:44 (BST)

As SW19 readers are generally reasonably intelligent, a question for you all : what side of the human brain is considered the more "creative" side?
REPD
Not in the chatroom, been up London - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 23:24:35 (BST)

in da chatroom
Ali
- Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 17:45:07 (BST)

Florida, love the letter. Has this actually been sent to CK?
Girlie Don
zzzzzzz - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 16:45:37 (BST)

Ali - is your middle name 'optimistic' by any chance?
JC
- Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 16:10:13 (BST)

fucking excellent for me too, but guess what? IT WONT HAPPEN! :( :( :( :(
Ali
- Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 15:36:36 (BST)

a new stadium on the A3 corridor in between Kingston & Guildford , fucking excellent for me anyway
jake 's back
- Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 01:07:10 (BST)

I just hope the excuse for Mr Darlington's embarrassment caused by a large dose of Wild Thang last season was because he knew he would be a Don anyway.
teacher
hemel - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 21:21:20 (BST)

Aha! I'm back on the net and virus-free. Doc - you ready to start on our site yet? Mail me as I'm free now, and can start the design whenever I want to.
JC
Who spent the last two days formatting hard drives, cleaning viruses, and installing operating systems and software :-( - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 18:04:17 (BST)

I just love your 'reading between the lines'. Thats the only bit thats interesting!!
Dan (HTB)
Dark room - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 17:15:02 (BST)

All - I'm in the chatroom from now until about 4.45pm or until I get bored :)
REPD
Not a Surrey member, and not paying �40 for the B&H final - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 16:19:10 (BST)

Dr W: I said 20,000 capasity.
Florida John
At the blackboard - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 15:38:53 (BST)

Can't get in Chat, yep - can run Java, and have a big phat pipe for my online (can do 1meg in just over 1 second) but can't get the sod to work
Flawed
Calling IT department as we speak, if they don't fix it someone is going to be sacked.... - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 15:06:55 (BST)

Sarf london Barmy army will be going to Surrey v Glous Sat 14 july. Tickets on sale to Surrey members as from today 22 quid ( 6 per book) otherwise ring the Lords ticket office 020 7432 1066. 9:00am - 5:30pm.
ns
se25 - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 13:39:08 (BST)

I said Premier because that is what CK wants to build, however I could have said Rymans League and there would be about as much chance of it ever happening. Those Millwall fans would have to watch out for the wall-to-wall Celsi that inhabit most of the drinking establishments in those parts.
vlad
E14 - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 13:09:15 (BST)

Yes indeed. On reflection, Thames Ditton does have to be one of the most ridiculous places in the country for a football ground (note: what made you sat "premiership"? We are not there yet, and will not be given this Summer). Can you imagine all the grotty Millwall fans slurping ale in Ye Olde Harrow. Ha! Or the thousands of fans waiting at Thames Ditton station for the Waterloo train that never, ever arrives.
The Great Rangdo of Arg
Waiting for the train - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 11:54:49 (BST)

Flawed - I'm behind a firewall, and I can access the chat ok....
Dr Womble
not in chat - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 11:31:14 (BST)

Keeper - not too sure about gaming laws but a casino would be a moneyspinner (no pun intended). With regards to ownership, I think we are in danger of forgetting that R&G took over a club seemingly on false pretences, and even now are still trying to clear the financial and organisational mess that Hammam left behind. They've done a lot better than expected on that score if the truth was known ... Flawed - I don't know, if you can run Java then you should be able to run the chat.
REPD
Too bloody hot - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 11:19:15 (BST)

REPD - would my Firewall stop me accessing the chat facility?
Flawed
trying to get the chat thingy to work - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 11:03:20 (BST)

Some good questions from FJ in his letter to CK and also a refreshing balanced view on the mess the new owners have had to contend with. Wasn't it with Molde that they took from 2nd divi in Norway to Champs league? If so after the amount invested in us you would have to assume they would like to repeat the process which probably makes more business sence than any other scenario. When we talk about bolt on businesses to go along with stadiums I always think a casino would be the best bet as there is not another one in competition for miles and whoever heard of a skint casino? This is a very affluent area that is crying out for such a business. Think of how this would benefit from other major spor