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Nice report as always REPD. The atmosphere was crap today, absolutely crap.... I couldn't hear any of the chants you were talking about, and I was in the Holmesdale! I think the main problem was that I was in the far left of the stand, and all the noise was on the right, amongst the ST's. I was sat there against Preston - the noise was awesome. Anyway, I'll get a seat over there for the Boro game, and get an ST there next season.
Dr Womble
I was never worried, even at 2-1 - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 22:55:35 (GMT)


Hash - oops. Forgot to upload the pics. Sorry (doing it now). As for the other comment, I've said much worse....
REPD
I Love 1983 - nice - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 22:42:24 (GMT)

REPD: Good update, but I can't seem to get either of th epictures. Also and I quote you "the owner of the ground is a crook and the coveter of the ground is a spivvy wide boy who sells stolen mobile phones". Are you sure you should be saying that?
Hash
- Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 21:32:23 (GMT)

Careful REPD, that's twice running you have used the word 'sublime' in your comments. Next thing you'll be saying we've abandoned the long ball game to play passing football!
the Wizard of Oz
Very Happy - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 21:20:40 (GMT)

Just got in from the pub, Top display, no surprise after fat boy left, we are beginning to see Burton footbal !! It seemed strange in the car as we has nothing to moan about !! Well Played Angryman and Trond and top bit of Thanks to the supporters from Ainsworth at the end. All in all top day, now top get pissed !! (lets hope Coventry get there arses felt !!)
Wombling Don
- Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 18:47:45 (GMT)

REPD, where is the match report? You've had at least 15 minutes to do it.
Dr Womble
disgusted ;) - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 18:37:41 (GMT)

4-1 to the Dons... nuff said ;)
Dr Womble
and I was there - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 18:27:27 (GMT)

fucking hell we looked today or was it just sheff weds were that bad. referee bit of a tosser. good passing game. top afternoon out
shorty
worthing - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 18:23:30 (GMT)

2-0 to the Dons today, nuff said.
Dr Womble
And I'll be there - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 10:16:18 (GMT)

Jake (again) - forgot to add : why has MK come up again? Because there's been a changeover in who runs WFC full time and somebody is sniffing round with a twinge of opportunism. As I said before, it's somebody trying to stir up interest : if WFC wanted it then they'd try to keep it quiet.
REPD again
Still cynical - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 09:45:41 (GMT)

Jake - couple of things. (1) I've been told that up in MK, there is only one "reliable" paper, the Citizen. The rest are considered jokes. (2) I seem to remember something VERY similar happening over Dublin after the league slapped that down. Basically, somebody who has vested interests in the project - not from WFC - still tries to stir up interest in the thing. I believe that MK is as good as dead - if it isn't, that's going to make our current biggest shareholder, the football league and both the MPs for Wimbledon and MK look absolutely foolish. (3) CK may be the chairman but he ain't the owner. The BRG meet seemed to me that any "briefing" at the handover would be "concentrate on Merton". (4) Wouldn't surprise me if all the players you mention are gone in the summer...
REPD
Cynical, but then you would expect that - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 09:42:05 (GMT)

REPD all the local rags have carried one article or another i just feel that something is being worked in private with chinese wispers circulating around. BFJ gone now get rid of Alan UNNimble, Neil Hardley ,preacher boy gayle then the cull will be nearly over
jake
- Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 09:34:36 (GMT)

Jake - these things about the press/MK. If you can tell me what papers these are from, I can follow it up. As it stands, there's nothing from MK Citizen at all, and the only stuff I can find is from the ESS which as we all know isn't exactly the most truthful paper on the planet.
REPD
Being serious - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 09:24:26 (GMT)

thank fuck its all over but at what price ,two points i would like to make .1. TOLD YOU SO MK will not go away more reports tis week linking us up there 2. BFJ free transfer to a relegation certanty GREAT CARRER MOVE FAT BOY just like OGEM 50 games before we get a penny .SACK THE CLUBS DOCTORS cause how can we pay 7m for a crock and every other cunt nos he is a crock and thus worthless ,Did he get badly injured while he was with us DID HE FUCK so did we not no about his shot knee ,SHAT UPON AGAIN i think we should adopt the cub scout motto BE PREPAIRED
Jake
- Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 09:17:16 (GMT)

CU.W - you're not who I think you are, are you? ..... Andrew - I can try and get more shots, but I don't have a good zoom on my camera...
REPD
In need of tea - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 09:13:21 (GMT)

Really enjoy reading Your web-site espesially the match reports.The pictures along side the reports are great for setting the scene but is there any way to see more of the fans in the photos or action on the pitch or does that infringe on copy rights?
Andrew.
San Diego - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 02:51:15 (GMT)

So Hartson's gone any vague chance we might spend the money on a first team palyer rather than somebodies reserve? Praise the lord King Kenny's back :does this mean people will not threaten me or slag me ogff for being a supporter of Republic of Ireland?
c.u.womble
hell - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 00:37:07 (GMT)

cheers for that. Now i know whats going on and feel more at home i can contribute some more.
shorty
worthing - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 20:16:03 (GMT)

FFS, IIRC, BFJ, has gone.
OGEM
ATM ? - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 19:50:46 (GMT)

Don't forget IIRC = if I remember correctly, IYSWIM = if you see what I mean and the now never to be used again BFJ = big fat John (Hartson). Oh, and NCCC = North Cheam Cab Co, purveyor of fine transportation to midweek away games for the select few (well REPD only ATM). BTW Shorty, ATM is at the moment (as opposed to an Automated telling machine!). 3-1 tomorrow to us, fine repayment for the 0-2 last season, the night I first met our webmaster!!
Secret Agent
Joining in the acronym game - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 18:35:03 (GMT)

Shorty - OK, here's an abridged version : REPD - my name. OGEM - Our Greatest Ever Manager, a sarcastic term used about Joe Kinnear. BRG - Bjorn Rune Gjelsten, ex-chairman, now director. CK - Charles Koppel, chairman as of yesterday. KIR - Kjell Inge Roekke, director of WFC. WFC - Wimbledon Football Club. IMO - In my opinion. BTW - By the way.
REPD
Right.... - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 18:11:43 (GMT)

nearly all of them i think! OEGM,IMO,BRG and any others you cah think of
shorty
worthing - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 18:08:04 (GMT)

Shorty - welcome. Let me know what abbreviations you're after and I'm sure I can fill you in....
REPD
There - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 18:01:47 (GMT)

excellent article on fat boy hartson. can't wait to see the real team playing on Saturday.any chance of doing an update on all the abbreviations you use. I'm new to the site and can't quite work them all out. Keep up the good work.
shorty
worthing - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 17:33:41 (GMT)

Whatever WFC do, don't give TB a big transfer budget... please! To be fair, Williams is ok, but TB did make some truly awful signings. Given that he spent 1.5 million on Robinson, and 1.2 million on Holloway... he had the money to spend, he just didn't spend it wisely.
Dr Womble
TB, a new striker and full back please - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 17:32:57 (GMT)

FL - he hasn't had a big transfer budget up till now certainly. But as the Lagered Up One has departed, who knows? I think Pecker was watched by Drillo. Lund was also watched by OGEM....
REPD
Cold, miserable Morden - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 16:49:24 (GMT)

GBLB: At least TB hasn't wasted 7 Million on a drunken waster. I don't think TB has been given much in the way of a transfer budget. I thought Karlsson was signed this season. Please enlarge, I don't get that one. Paul Robinson is the cock up of all time, but maybe now that Hartson has gone to save Coventry from relegation (Heh Heh!), he will get a chance. Just remember the mess Terry has inherited, he is doing OK. Whats the betting Ekoku scores tomorrow? We are always very charitable to former players, players who have never scored before/haven't scored in years etc etc.
Florida John
Cold Miserable bloody Dallas - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 16:35:49 (GMT)

Florida J, the players I marked out as rubbish were all Burton signings. Burton's transfer record at the moment is pretty poor. Of his signings only Mark Williams is passable, although I still have fading hopes that Holloway may turn out to do the business. And before anyone says it, Karlsson was not a Burton signing...but a legacy of FLo Jo's favourite manager, Mr Olsen.
Greg Berry'S Left Boot
Who still thinks there is much work to be done. - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 16:01:20 (GMT)

Flawed - I'm always on my best behaviour :) ..... RFOTLW - MH = Mick Harford. Though don't be too sure about Michael Hughes being a WFC player much longer if what TB is suppose to think of his extra-curricular habits is true.
REPD
There - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 15:36:10 (GMT)

In your last writings, when you say MH is likely to join Kinnear at Luton, I hope you mean Mick Harford and NOT Michael Hughes?
ready for our third home league win
hemel - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 15:31:36 (GMT)

Dude, I take it you have been on your best behaviour then?
Flawed
securing your digital future - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 14:55:17 (GMT)

Dr W - actually, JZ does post here occasionally. Normally when I've wound him up.....
REPD
scandlesaurus.com eh? Hmm - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 11:03:09 (GMT)

scandalsareus.com might like it..... REPD, any ideas on who we should sign when Euell goes?
Dr Womble
spreading his posts between here, wwandw and Wisa.... incidentally, why does Jonesy never post here? - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 10:52:21 (GMT)

Dr W - hmm, I was wondering how much legal shit I would get in if I started outsourcing it. If I start having to tone my stuff down just to get a pretty buck I'll have to start questioning my ethics....
REPD
Wonder if fitshaced.com are after soccer-related stuff? - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 10:47:48 (GMT)

Top article REPD - I'm not sure you can outsource it though, given your comments about bungs etc.... that could get your ass sued. Only article I've read on the sorry mess that offers a different perspective... nice one
Dr Womble
I share your thoughts that we are getting some dosh from Coventry - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 10:41:46 (GMT)

Of course, if the North Cheam Cab Co starts putting its prices up I can raise enough dough to buy my own BMW :) Couple all this SW19 stuff with my full work schedule ATM and I'm making JZ look idle - and unlike him I don't have ANYONE take me out to lunch.....
REPD
Ah, more work - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 10:36:22 (GMT)

REPD - dude, time is of the essence - send to everysite you think would be interested including all portals for their own distribution deals and watch the money roll in....
Flawed
Planning a quiet day and playing table football in the office in a vague attempt to get the Dons out of the relegation fight... - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 10:34:54 (GMT)

Flawed - get some income for REPD please as I can then put my cab prices up!! Rob - excellent article, really good summing up and even comes across as a little sympathetic. Top notch!
Secret Agent
Work, reading Articles and admiring a new front page. REPD has been a busy bunny! - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 10:23:58 (GMT)

REPD - Again another excellent article mate - keep it up, it is appreciated :)
dodgy
please, please, please get rid of MH now... - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 09:59:55 (GMT)

Flawed - got anyone in mind then?
REPD
In need of a bit of dough, as always - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 09:53:10 (GMT)

REPD - outsource = you sell such contnet to other sites you put it up as content of interest to their users. 1. the article is directly relevant to the latest sports news. 2. it is very well written and balanced, as well as being informed.3.Content distribution is a key strategy in revenue accruement for making a site profitable.
Flawed
content is king, distribution is king kong - wise words my friend - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 09:47:10 (GMT)

Flawed (and everyone else) - aw, thanx guys :) What - or whom - did you have in mind anyway when you said "outsource"? As for the ins and outs of the transfer, methinks that we'll get �5m for it in some way shape or form....
REPD
Just received a nice parcel in the post.... - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 09:37:05 (GMT)

REPD - dude, best article yet on the Hartson saga and one the best pieces I have read on the web in ages, it is seriously top stuff - why don't you outsource it and make some dosh?
Flawed
time to further add to the inflation of REPD's ego.... - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 09:03:03 (GMT)

REPD: Excellent update, absolutely superb. I don't think you or Jonesy get enough credit for this website stuff. You do it all in your spare time, you gain nothing out of it, yet you do it, all because of your love for Wimbledon fc. That is why I admire you, top blokes.
Hash
hoping you don't get the wrong idea - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 22:48:24 (GMT)

Nice one Rob! I wonder if this season is going to turn out like I thought it would. Crap, until the mess was sorted out. With a final good run to just inside the top ten. Leaving things set for next season.
Florida John
Whose agent wants 10% for the front cover. - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 22:33:35 (GMT)

WD - thanx for the comments. No idea how you read it so quick though : it took me about 4 minutes and I bloody wrote the thing...... :)
REPD
Wondering if he needs Optrex or heroin - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 22:23:15 (GMT)

Editor, just read the DIVORCE article. SUPERB !!! puts everything into perspective and certainly rings true of my feelings. Well Done, cue a round of applause !!
wombling Don
- Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 22:12:21 (GMT)

Right everyone, new front page, updated news, an interesting little snippet in Odds, a new article on the departure of JH *and* I've updated the archive. Now, can I go to bed please?
REPD
Shagged - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 22:10:37 (GMT)

Has anybody looked at any of the Coventry message boards, to see how they are hailing their new Messiah! Better still, wait until Monday night after the West Ham game, they won't be so enthusiastic then!
Florida John
Listening to The Beatles - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 21:42:01 (GMT)

Yeah! He could end up worth nothing at a shitty spanish club, in the middle of nowhere.....er!
Stan Collymore
Come back Ulrika - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 21:39:19 (GMT)

FJ, Fair point !!! Perhaps he may end up playing for Real Paella or some shit. It is a genuine relief to have him out, I didnt think I would ever say it, but it is indicitive of his attitude, throw the toys out the pram when you dont get your way. In his position wouldnt you have got your head down, banged in 25 goals, earned yourself an extra �250,000 and got a move to a half decent club ?? It's just sad he choice to eat drink and take the piss out of all of us. Euell wants a move just as bad and deserves it, I dint like his antics last season, but he has got his head down, played well on the whole and scored some good goals. My dream 3 to go down from the PL, Bradford, Man City & coventry , own goal off Hartson's fat arse sends that annoying Scottish cunt to the dole cue !! am I bitter ?? Probably, a waste of talent, but at least I can look forward to watching 11 players in the Dons shirt on Saturday and let led by a Captain who didnt give a fuck. give the arm band back to Kenny !! Viva La dons !!
Wombling Don
- Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 21:36:35 (GMT)

OK - Da Boy. I am finding out your ISP and will report you for severe abuse of this guestbook. Whilst I happen to agree with you re: Hartson, I think you've pushed everyone too far. You are making yourself sound exactly like a Celsi fan, and now I'm taking action.
REPD
Fed up - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 21:17:42 (GMT)

Wombling Don: You presume that Hartson will not have been consigned to the reserves by Gordon Strachan's replacement or sulking that he is not a PL player. Or that Coventry are by then paying St. Mirren 5 Grand-a-game to be rid of him.
Florida John
Dallas - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 21:08:53 (GMT)

REPD - time to trim da boys feathers methinks. Da Boy - do you have anything relevant to say that doesn't involve using a plethora of Anglo Saxon obscenities you ignoramis?
You know who I am Mr REPD!
Boro car park, the long way round! - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 21:04:11 (GMT)

I wondered why the blokes from Surrey Nefis had black armbands on and now I know !! Thank fuck that is over, what a massive ginger, lard infested mistake !! a valuable lesson learnt. We need players who want to play for this club and we needed Hartson out and out quick. Just after Ive got over the laughing fit from Liverpool butt fucking the Palace Eagle , now I've coventry to laugh out. Cant wait to see fat boy next season. Lets put this mistake behind us and get on with seeing what"Burton Footy " is all about !!
Wombling Don
- Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 21:00:56 (GMT)

whos the portugese defender we have for a trial name n e 1 know ?
da boy
essex - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 20:46:24 (GMT)

florida r u still out there ? i want a chat
da boy
essex - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 20:45:11 (GMT)

Has Hartson left then? Who did he join?
Florida John
Theres always one - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 20:43:40 (GMT)

who the fuck is this cunt trying to be me ??????? calling him self da man. what the fuck! bunch of arse.
da (boy)
essex - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 20:42:57 (GMT)

Thank God the Fat Pie Eater Has Gone. THE FAT SHEEP SHAGGER HAS GONE AT LAST.MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY! MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!MANY THANKS TO YOU COVENTRY!
Da man
Essex - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 20:32:40 (GMT)

roger the todger, eh! when will u learn that ur a sad old faggot who trys to slag people off over the internet. i cannot be bothered to slag u off n e more cos ur a sad fassy hole. stop writing abusive posts about me . and oh one last thing THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! THANK YOU COVENTRY FOR TAKING THAT FAT FUCKER OFF US! THANK THANKS AND MORE THANKS! AND BY THE WAY ROGER THE WAY I SPELL "ANY" AND "YOU" IS THE SHORT TERM. I CAN SPELL U FOOL I JUST CANT BE ARSED TO WRITE THE FULL WORD OK U CUNT!
DA Boy
essex boys na na na drink ur beer and shag ur women! - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 19:39:04 (GMT)

GBLB/DrW: Thats what I meant, some of his signings. The name Kimble is foremost in my mind ATM, though some of those would do, along with Warren Barton, Nigel Winterburn, John Leslie, Kieron Sommers. Doh! Now I've got Mad JK diesease! (Think Mick Harford).
Florida John
Dallas - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 18:52:23 (GMT)

But he might buy some of his signings - Jupp, Leaburn etc
Dr Womble
here's hoping - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 18:11:14 (GMT)

Florida. Not even OGEM would buy Hunt, Holloway, Robinson, Thomas, Selley.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
- Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 18:10:13 (GMT)

You mean I've spent my whole life singing the wrong words?
Dr Womble
ooops ;) - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 18:05:22 (GMT)

You mean "Ding dong, the witch is dead", I presume?
kris
out there - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 17:51:08 (GMT)

BFJ is gone, forever
Dr Womble
Hey ho, the fat slobs gone...... "to the tune of hey ho the witch is gone, from Wizrd of Oz" - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 17:36:17 (GMT)

So what is this - a loan deal or do Coventry hold BFJ's registration?
Mordon
At the etc. - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 17:27:02 (GMT)

This is turning out to be a good day. With OGEM taking over at Luton, with a bit of luck he will take on some of the other rubbish we want rid of.
Florida John
Dallas - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 17:18:22 (GMT)

If anyone reading this has any influence with WFC, can you suggest offering entry to the BORO replay for �5. This would hopefully increase the crowd,improve the atmosphere, get more Bums on seats and sell more merchanidise. Obvious stuff really! Dont Dons fans deserve this..
frazer
New Malden - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 16:51:33 (GMT)

No, he just fucked up my football team.
Florida John
Calling the fraud sqaud - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 15:54:56 (GMT)

Fl John, did Hartson run over your cat or something?
Dr Womble
not that I'm not pleased to see Fat Boy go - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 15:08:51 (GMT)

For me it is like lifting a dark cloud from over the club (well a large bloaty shadow actually!). This club has not enjoyed anything like the success a 7 Million pound striker should have afforded us. In fact we have stumbled from disaster to disaster. Its over, lets look forward to the team Terry is building.
Florida John
Dallas - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 15:06:50 (GMT)

REPD:Agree with your comments about Hartson and Cort. The Wimbledon way has never been to buy big and maybe we've learned a very valuable but expensive lesson. Look forward to the Hartson article.
Roger Mellie
On The Telly - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 14:38:12 (GMT)

Shit happens. This is the risk you take when you pay 7Mill for a player. We are not the first club to get screwed. There are much bigger clubs who would like to forget the names, Rodney Marsh, Justin Fashanu and Stanley Collymore. To name but a few.
Florida John
Its dark and cloudly outside, but the future is Bright!!!! - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 14:29:08 (GMT)

TBH, I don't want to see Hartson do well. The ideal situation would be that he plays every week, but never scores. That would do for me :)
Dr Womble
bitter, moi? - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 13:49:30 (GMT)

Dr W - we were screwed from the time he signed on the dotted line for us IMO. One thing is sure, we will NEVER sign such a player again, and I don't think we ought to either.
REPD
But at least he's somebody elses problem now - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 13:44:25 (GMT)

So he's gone - for 15,000 a game. That means he has to play over 300 games for us to get our money back. PLus side - he's gone. Negative side - we got screwed, big time.
Dr Womble
IMO BFJ will play 20 games, max.... we get sod all - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 13:32:03 (GMT)

RM - I'm going to try and write an article on JH tonight, though this little thing called work is getting in the way. However, I'll say this : the way it's ended is just typical of the whole of his association with us. I think we were a bigger laughing stock when we bought him in the first place. There is NO WAY that we'd got �3m for him under any circumstances. Still, console yourself with the thought that Carl Cort's transfer was �7m overpriced.
REPD
Dealing with retards. Both in the Pump Engineering sense and the human race sense - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 11:51:25 (GMT)

It's good that the whole Hartson episode is over but if the rumours of him going on a pay as he plays deal are true i'm afraid we're going to be a laughing stock we paid 7 MILLION for fucks sake lets get at least half back. I just hope there are a few clauses attached to this deal. What a fucking mess this whole thing is i think we deserve some answers on the whole situation, I know he's wages were supposed to be a problem but so much so that we can afford to just give him away? It doesn't make sense and i think the club should come out with the truth behind the whole thing but as usual we'll hear nothing except the rumours that we read on sites like this and through the media.
Roger Mellie
On The Telly - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 11:46:30 (GMT)

R5 and Ceefax report the BFJ move this morning. BRG has asked BFJ to return between training sessions to ensure that any revenue the club makes from pie and beer sales is not reduced with his leaving! Personally, I wish him the very best and will give him a cheer when Coventry play us at Selhurts next season!
Secret Agent
Celebrating if it's true at saving �625k off the wage bill (potentially at least) - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 09:15:21 (GMT)

FL - no doubt you are one happy chappy and all that voodoo stuff worked then.
Flawed
dawn of a new era then... - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 09:11:04 (GMT)

FL - do I get the impression you're being a tinsy winsy bit ironic?
REPD
JH move confirmed by Ceefax and Coventry City FC press office.... - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 09:09:00 (GMT)

eerr...I thought two of them were brought up throught the ranks...
Flawed
he who laughs last obviously didn't get the joke quick enough.... - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 08:46:08 (GMT)

........and I signed them all for Wimbledon!
Another Twat
Luton - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 00:10:52 (GMT)

Yes we're in the 5th round,i thought Sully was good tonight,Perry had his best game for ages and Leo back to his best,and once thatchers back there will be no stopping us. Come on you dons
A TWAT
THE NUT HOUSE - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 00:01:09 (GMT)

I think Gordon Strachan will understand him better. You see he needs an arm 'round him. A few gentle words. He needs to feel part of the team. We've messed up trying to sell him to anyone who will have him. He's 100% Wimbledon. He just needs to get his head right. Shame on you Terry Burton!
Florida John
You'd be at my gym if you saw what I did when I signed up! - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 23:38:55 (GMT)

FL - which is why I reckon we've sold him (yet to be confirmed) on a free. The guy will not save them from relegation, at least not on current form.
REPD
Methinks it's best if I shop at Wickes from now on.... - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 23:34:01 (GMT)

There's nowt on any of the Teletext services BTW...
REPD again
SA - just tell your co-workers that I am as inarticulate as fuck :) (he'll know what I mean...) - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 23:32:28 (GMT)

How long will it take the Coventry faithful to get pissed off with him? Not long in their position, I think. After all he ain't up to his billing is he?
Florida John
....best not to start that article just yet, eh! - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 23:32:20 (GMT)

FL - well, at least Highfield Road is near.....
REPD
Who just can't imagine FL going to the gym. Well, unless it's for a mass ax murdering. - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 23:26:31 (GMT)

Rob: It should help Coventry's relegation battle no end, when JH start brawling with Vinnie Jones outside west end resturants, in April, just prior to some relegation crunch match. Its almost like buying the the Premier League's Prince of Darkness: Ashley Ward! Perhaps they are going to pip Luton to Mick Harford to help with team motivation. In other words, who is looking forward to a trip to Highfield Road next year?
Florida John
About to go where JH never goes, the gym! - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 23:22:35 (GMT)

Welsh Don - interesting. Very interesting. We'll find out soon enough how true it is (PA can get it wrong on occasions). Guess Coventry really ARE that desperate.
REPD
Chivas Regal. Mmmmm - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 23:17:09 (GMT)

Running on pa STRACHAN TO PAY DONS #15,000 A GAME FOR HARTSON John Hartson's on-off move to Coventry was completed last night after an amazing deal between the Sky Blues and Wimbledon. mf
Welsh Don
In the know - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 22:53:30 (GMT)

And Ned Flanders....
Dr Womble
maybe it isn't really them after all - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 22:20:59 (GMT)

Well, you disguised yourslef well behind a bottle of beer. ;) A load of other people look suspiciously like Wombles - has anyone told them this?
Dr Womble
still bored - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 22:13:50 (GMT)

Dr W - no, I do go (reluctantly) to SP. But I *am* difficult to recognise....
REPD
Tired, hence no update - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 22:12:44 (GMT)

REPD, just seen your mugshot in the Wisa hall of fame - I don't recognise you, are you sure you go to Selhurst?
Dr Womble
bored - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 22:03:56 (GMT)

I spent my student grant months ago secret agent. ;)
Dr Womble
where is everybody - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 22:01:12 (GMT)

Dr W - don't put any of your student grant on Hughes getting a game this season or next. The future's bright, the future's Pecker!!
Secret Agent
Filling up with fuel - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 21:54:17 (GMT)

IMO we need to bring in a striker and a defender during the summer. Our midfield has plenty of quality, especially with MH to return. I want to see Pecker play a blinder on Saturday, he's been v quiet in recent games.
Dr Womble
maybe its because his new swedish g/f has moved in with him? - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 19:01:49 (GMT)

With a fair number of Boro regulars out on suspension from next week, we should have a fair chance of repeating the win in the Worthy next Tuesday, but first I want to see a win on Saturday, just to further boost the squad confidence at Selhurts. BTW, yesterday was the first away game in which we have failed to score since Burnley back in August!!
Secret Agent
Just got back from Boro, really must stop mixing business with pleasure - not! - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 18:32:29 (GMT)

Agree that GA still looks a bit short of match fitness, but thought that he battled well against Keith O'Neil who is a good wing player too. Could not actually beat him that often but won a fair number of corners. Pecker was quiet again and with him and Wild Thang on the wings it is a bit of the Smurf tendency against a pretty big team. Kimble's corners were generally OK (one bad one I recall) but aside from Williams not much aerial threat (see Smurf comment above).Worst game from Euell in a long time - no touch. Not one of Angrymans best either, especially as he neared the box - which was not that often. Kramer did well against Boksic but lacks confidence coming forward. Kenny led the back line brilliantly and matched well with Williams. Wish we had another top CB to let KC lose on the right.
Kermit
SW19 - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 16:13:28 (GMT)

Dr W - methinks the knock he got earlier this season has slightly done his confidence. And remember, the pitch yesterday was absolute pony.
REPD
Starting to drink John Smiths and calling everyone "petal" - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 12:45:43 (GMT)

I'm a bit worried about Pecker - he doesn't like to take people on, I've seen him play a fair bit, and he always looks hesitant on the ball. Some more confidence needed?
Dr Womble
Shouldn't GA be injured again soon? - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 12:42:44 (GMT)

Dr W - All non-attack played well, even though Pecker looked hesitant and GA looked a little bit short of match fitness
REPD
Still in Leeds, only has 11 mins left though - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 12:40:41 (GMT)

REPD - was Hawkins any good? Was Damo any good? Was GA any good?
Dr Womble
who wasn't at the game, but will make the next two - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 12:38:37 (GMT)

Well, I was staying in Harrogate in t'Yorkshire, I had my laptop and the rest they say..... anyway, I should be back in that London tonite so I'll be back upto date again. There are supporters branches in Norway, Cyprus and Australia and there used to be a Northern England branch. And can I just say the bacon sandwiches in the greasy spoon by the side of Harrogate station are the world's best?
REPD
At a Virgin Internet cafe type thing in Leeds with a shitty keyboard - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 12:30:50 (GMT)

REPD - how the %$%$ did you get back by midnight? Its a five hr drive - I know, because all my relatives live up there. Good report btw. Kris - the only abuse I've ever shouted was at the referee in the Blackburn match. Something along the lines of "You're a disgrace, a f****** disgrace". When I stood up to shout it, the crowd were in full voice - it suddenly went very quiet and just about everyone in the ground must have heard me - oops.
Dr Womble
ashamed - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 11:54:36 (GMT)

Florida John: What i meant was that when Hartson is playing and we create as little as we did last night he in a lot of peoples eyes is the reason.Also agree with REPD with KC back the defence was sound. Rumour has it as well that Ericsson was at the game and Euell was one of the players he was watching, this could be a reason he was a bit below par trying too hard to impress, must admit i find it hard to believe that with all the prem league strikers to choose from he would consider Mr 110%. Maybe a rumour started by Boro which had the desired effect.
Roger Mellie
On the Telly - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 10:08:32 (GMT)

This may sound like a silly question, but are there like supporter branches for WFC?
ddffgg
working... - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 09:40:06 (GMT)

Just a quick thanks for the match report.
mavis 'b'
at least someone bothers to do one :) - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 09:19:42 (GMT)

REPD - what time did you get back then?
Flawed
apppreciative of the SW19 quick service..... - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 08:40:04 (GMT)

REPD - Were Kimble's corners any good?
Nice Girl C
quite hot today and am wearing my favourite wool suit....urggghhh... - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 01:32:48 (GMT)

Mr Mellie: Hartson is supposed to score goals, not create them!
Florida John
Texas, United States of America - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 01:00:49 (GMT)

OK all, the first match report on probably most WFC sites is up. Enjoy. Still think we look better without JH, even tonight. And Da Boy - I've given you some leeway but now I'm getting personal complaints about you. Be careful, else the SW19 CensorOMatic will be contacting your ISP....
REPD
Burning the midnight oil - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 00:15:04 (GMT)

Da Boy: I do seem to have hit a nerve was it the comment about your wanking that did it?. Do us all a favour fuck off and support your local team being an Essex boy and as your always hammering your winkle it's got to be West ham. And leave us adults who can spell to debate ( no not masturbate we leave that to you ) the goings on at the greatest team in the world, speaking of which no Hartson tonight and we didn't exactly create much did we? so what do the anti Hartson brigade say know who do they blame?
Roger Mellie
Fulchester - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 00:04:49 (GMT)

I must admit to having shouted once at Hartson "Jump you c**t", though I very much doubt he heard me (unlike the Block A types who all looked rather shcoked). Stupid, I know, but I was so frustrated with his not bothering to challenge for the ball, and it just came out. It's not big, it's not clever, and I'll try not to do it again.
kris
out there - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 20:38:44 (GMT)

Da Boy: Excuse me, but could we have the English language version of that one please?
Florida John
Not Florida - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 19:18:52 (GMT)

ROGER THE FUCKING MOTHER RAMMER! THATS WHAT I SAY U CUNT! I WOULD HAVE BEEN UR DAD BUT THE DOG BEAT ME UPSTAIRS. I SUSPECT UR A LITTLE GINGER FASSY HOLE WHO SITS INDOORS ALL DAY STROKING UR CHEESEY SHRIVELLED BELL END ! UR A T-R-A-M-P AND UR A DISGRACE TO THIS CLUB! I WOULDNT EVEN WIPE JONNY HARTSONS FASSY HOLE WITH UR POOR SLAGGINGS. U OLD GRAY FUCKING CUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
da boy
ESSEX - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 18:37:37 (GMT)

I wish Sam Hammam was still with Wimbledon, he owes me a tenner.
Terry Venables
The Riverside - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 15:27:43 (GMT)

Comments from Mark Schwartzer and Steve Vickers of 'Boro: "They've changed a little bit in their style of play. They're not as direct as they used to be but they'll be knocking a lot of balls in to the big men. It's always a bruising encounter." "It will be a tough, physical game," he said. "That's what you expect from Wimbledon, and they won't disappoint us. Ask a footballer a question and this is what you get - cliche upon cliche. Which big men do you think they're referring to - Per Karlsson, Juell Ewell? Don't suppose they are clever enough to be double-bluffing on the "bruising encounter" bit - hoping to phyche themselves up or goading our boys?
Mordon
At the Etc - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 11:37:34 (GMT)

SA - yeah, will be there at agreed time...... All - should hopefully be updating this evening...
REPD
Brain pickled as usual - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 07:53:41 (GMT)

Wakey wakey REPD. All aboard the North Cheam Cab Co special to Teeside, calling at Leeds, Harrogate and Middlesborough!!
Secret Agent
Readying meself for the drive to Boro - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 07:28:09 (GMT)

Da boy: As you seem to take abuse to heart have some more you spotty little twat, i bet your daddy doesn't know you use language like that also i shall be having words with your teacher your spelling is a fucking disgrace! although this could be put down to the fact you can't type very well with the friction burns from all that masturbating you've just discovered. Also DR W & Flawed i hear what your saying but i really don't think Hartsons weight is a problem more his state of mind, e could argue forever and a day the pros and cons of the man but one thing i won't budge on is that whenever he plays he should get 100% support not abuse from idiots who seem to think that shouting "you fat lazy welsh cunt" is going to help, i wouldn't mind but the moron shouting this at Portsmouth was twice as fat as Hartson.
Roger Mellie
Fulchester - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 01:24:03 (GMT)

More like they will beat us in the the fA cup with a last minute goal from big John. If it has to happen I want to be standing next to you FL.
Andrew
San Diego - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 01:15:56 (GMT)

Perhaps all the chickens will come to roost in Luton. OGEM, Mick Harford and "Superstar Striker" John Hartson. Nice!
Florida John
Dreaming - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 00:19:38 (GMT)

Here goes..... Roger Mellie - never believe what players "say". Learnt this from bitter experience. I believe that if JH is genuine in his desire to stay at WFC, it's because he can live in the comfort zone here. Yes, Euell still owes "us" for last year, and I have a long memory, but at least he's making some amends by putting much more effort in. I know full well he'll be off when the �� is right....... Dr W/Flawed - agree 110% with JH's conduct at the beginning of this season. He claims he wants to be playing. Too fucking late now isn't it? ..... Martin D - hey, get used to it :) I'm still trying to find the dough to pay Sean Fox's royalites for quoting him frequently...... FL - funnily enough, there still isn't much chanting for Mr 110% this season despite his improved performances. Come to think of it, there aren't THAT many chants for individual players as previous. Maybe the general conduct last year still reeks in the minds. You'll have to email me the stuff about SWBell, and 70s phone practices, to save boring the fuck out of everyone on here.... Da Boy - please write an article if you so desire. There is a special section open for the SW19 readership to write their prose after all. But you'll have to take any resulting shit on your own (hey, I have to....)
REPD
Just delved through half a days worth of guestbook postings - and I've got to be up early tomorrow - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 22:59:28 (GMT)

look roger u little knob end fuck off and die ur a cunt! whats all this " i suspect ur a boy " talk u fucking grey old faggot piece. ur a fassy piece mate right now i got that out of my system i have to say that hartson is once more a cunt. i apologise for my disguisting language here but it has to be said. Sorry REPD! DO U WANT ME TO BECOME A FEATURE WRITER I COULD DO A WEEKLY HARSTON PIECE LET ME KNOW WHAT U THINK
da boy!!!!!!!!!!
essex - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 22:40:23 (GMT)

Well I think it is! So there!
The Dalai Lama
The Buddist Temple & Anchor - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 21:11:54 (GMT)

The front cover is not very funny
John Hartson
The Morden Pub - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 18:59:01 (GMT)

Front Cover= Not very funny
John Hartson
The Morden - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 18:57:39 (GMT)

Dr W: Are you saying my lyrics are perverted?
The Late John Lennon
Heaven - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 17:35:03 (GMT)

Trond probably wanted a move because some �$�$ were booing him. Although it pains me to say it, not all WFC fans are as eloquent, erudite and suave as ourselves, and they only attend games to shout abuse.
Dr Womble
Fl John, you pervert...... have you been reading REPD's porn stash? - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 17:07:00 (GMT)

I do not understand any singing of Euell's name. Mind my memory is longer than most. If I had attended any recent games I would not have been tempted to sing his name. Mind you I have, on more than one occasion given OGEM the benefit of my opinions, up close. Like suggesting he needed a change in career direction. Rob: Verizon are the subject of a long standing joke between me and some old colegues. I dumped SouthWestern Bell for AT&T on Saturday as SWBell seem to be living in the 70s as I informed them during one of several conversations. They will enjoy my letter of complaint, especially over the legality of their actions, and because it took me to fix the fault their stupid technicians couldn't!
Florida John
.....Come together, right now....over me - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 16:43:41 (GMT)

I'm not the Dalai Lama, but the picture of me on the news report has stolen my soul! I'm now cursed to roam SW19's Army forever (what a terrible thought) NB. Are you going tomorrow? PS. Who's this John Hartson chap anyway?
Martin D
Pergatory - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 13:23:24 (GMT)

Woah - IIRC it was JH who stated after our relegation he was ready to leave. He then sat down with WFC and said he would be prepared to stay one season in the 1st division, after that he would be free to move in the summer. So in effect to start with it was he who wanted to jump ship. WFC reinstated this by saying that JH was staying. Then Rangers come in for him, and fair play to WFC they couldn't stand in the way of such an opportunity, this then signalled he was up for sale for anyone. WFC then state only 'big' clubs will be considered. Then from there it goes tits up. As for Euell, yep last season at the end he was shameful, but he has got on with the job required, worked hard, even won back favour with the fans for his performances, even me. Remeber Trond wanting to leave, now staying and playing different footy to what we saw under Egil. The point isn't necessarily about JH wanting to stay or go, but more about putting the effort, doing the graft. Too many lacklustre performances, letting others do all the work, off the pitch rumours about larging it etc is not on. What gives him the right to be selected ahead of Agyemang at the moment? Nothing...
Flawed
here 2 cents... - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 13:17:09 (GMT)

Mellie, Hartson shouldn't take all the balme, I agree - but at the start of the season, why did he turn up to training at least 2 stone overweight? He showed his commitment to the club then, didn't he.
Dr Womble
if you hate Euell so much, why didn't you put him in Room 101? - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 12:21:20 (GMT)

REPD:So as Euell has got his head on straight, about 10 months to late IMO, he's to be forgiven his piss poor performances yet Hartson who has always insisted he wants to stay and loves it at wimbledon is to be forever damned because his form for reasons bought about more by the club than the player has suffered. I agree 100% that on current form he is not worth a first team place,only a fool would say otherwise but if the club hed made it clear at the start of the season that he was not for sale and meant it then i believe he would still be banging them in just as he was those first few months of the season. The whole episode has been handled badly and is now beyond repair can we really afford to lose a player of that quality i don't think so. As for Euell when he fucks off i for one will still remember his major role in our relegation.
Roger Mellie
On the telly - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 12:14:39 (GMT)

REPD, most of us are agreed that we want Harts gone, but I think we are all getting carried away. He was worth 6 million just a few short months ago, and now we want him gone for nothing. I feel that he is being used as a scapegoat - the fans seem far more pissed off that we're stuck with BFJ, than with the fact that we're not going to make the playoffs.
Dr Womble
Someone will buy Hartson, never fear - unfortunately the uk transfer window closes next month - bye bye Euell.... then who will score? - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 11:34:04 (GMT)

Roger Mellie - up until now, WFC fans having been VERY supportive of JH. Too supportive IMO. However, awful performances against teams like Palace, Pompey and Bolton to name but three - and the realisation by many people that we're much more mobile without him - have turned many people off him for good it seems. Euell has got his head straight again and is contributing positively to WFC - Hartson isn't. The only thing I may query TB on re: JH is bending over backwards for him. He clearly doesn't really want him, but until very recently felt he had to put him in the shop window. Those blaming TB for JH's problem are totally missing the point. I suspect that those people are probably still in "awe" at his �7m price tag and feel that he's some sort of sacred cow. I don't, and now a lot of people agree with me..... C - no he isn't. And carwashing is great fun (just not in UK winters) ....... DD - does Strachan have some sort of stake in an insurance company then?
REPD
Work. Again. - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 09:41:44 (GMT)

just heard another BFJ transfer rumour - apparently the insurance company would underwrite the deal...if it was guaranteed that the little ginger one would still be in charge for the foreseeable. the plot thickens....
dubai don
pissedf off cos my car washer forgot about the alloys...again! - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 07:11:36 (GMT)

Just bought a guide book written by one Martin Dunford. Relative of yours, Rob? Oh, and am really sorry to hear about your ordeal on Saturday. I am sure you will have better luck on Tuesday... :)
Nice Girl C
who is absolutley knackered after spending 2 1/2 hours washing her car..... - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 05:58:32 (GMT)

Da Boy: I suspect that a boy is exactly what you are, i'd like to be there when you do try to lump harts as i will laugh my bollocks of when he knocks you out. All the time the man is a Wimbledon player he should get our support, not the shit that was dished out the last time he played at pompey. You lot have very short memories if Jason Euell had pulled his weight last season we would still be in the premier league but now you all sing his name like he's some sort of hero, do me a favour. John Hartson is a quality player i think it's about time Burton's man management skills were questioned.
Roger Mellie
On the telly - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 01:16:22 (GMT)

Da Boy - have you ever considered writing for SW19? :)
REPD
Reading up on French speaking colonies - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 23:02:51 (GMT)

hartson is a cunt! im well fucked off with the whole fucking thing. i might actually smack him next time i see the cunt. let little linoel morgan play in the fucking cunting first team burton u ginger little pussy hole, fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck!
Da boy!
essex - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 22:51:31 (GMT)

I am (hopefully) off to the Boro game on Tuesday but I remain very pessimistic about the games chances with the recent few games being called off and the Newcastle game getting called off today. Does anyone know if there is heavy snow in Boro? I am prepared to go up on Monday to shovel it off their pitch if necessary!
IJWA
Preparing for a let down... - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 21:04:48 (GMT)

REPD, she wasn't "model" fit, but the camera man obviously liked her - they had one close-up of her bending down in tight trousers. As Casualty is filmed in Bristol, she must be at Bristol medical school, can I transfer?
Dr Womble
confusing fact with fiction - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 19:44:43 (GMT)

Dr W - didn't, no. Got any pics of her? And the person in the picture is NOT me. I'll leave the subject matter to reveal himself in this guestbook..... Iain H - yup.
REPD
Relearning French - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 15:45:15 (GMT)

Are you risking the trip to Middlesbrough?
Iain H
W1 - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 15:00:40 (GMT)

Did anyone actually see the medical student on casualty last night? For those who don't read wwandw she was fit.
Dr Womble
REPD, is that you in the news photo? - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 14:13:51 (GMT)

Sean - I thought your mother told you never to give things to small children??? :)
REPD
Getting �1.06 for Mr Fox's backdated royalties - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 12:38:39 (GMT)

Couldn't possibly comment on unnamed perope but you would be in the general right direction if cetain director impersonators,and persons of a more mature persuasion who travel in 1st class were included. The donkey was last seen under the arm of a certain other fan web site(if that narow it down), we also gave one ofthe inflatables to a smallchild although I think all the others survived ass did the grass skirts. Incidentally don't recommend being hit with a champagne bottle(even it is inflatable) it hurts. Obvioulsy the headache I have this morng dervices from that & not anything else. Ans you wil be hearing from my Solicitors regarding backdated royalties forthe quotes!
Sean
Exile - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 11:51:02 (GMT)

The Certain UnNamed Womble (your cover has been broken) - by these "nameless people", am I to assume that one of them resides in Reading perchance? :) Staying over in Harrogate overnight for Boro. Don't fancy coach journeys even if they ARE free. BTW, what happened to the donkey?
REPD
Grimsby Town. Is it raining? Grimsby Town - yes it is... - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 11:36:45 (GMT)

Rob Gimsby was great honest one thing though still trying to figure out where the town was! Several people who will remain nameless were rather merry (I was not of course!)they shall rmeain nameless but we were allowed to sit in 1stclass back from Cleethorpes despite the best efforts of the ticket inspector to charge us �6.00 extra for sitting in an enclosed carriage, lets just say he got bored with telling us to go back to 2nd class, p.s. must beat Notts Cty in most expensive meal and lagers category, wot u doing for Boro? The certain unamed womble
Sean
Exile! - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 11:27:58 (GMT)

Dr W - same though crossed my mind at 3.30pm yesterday....
REPD
Reading SpurzWeb - ah well, that's cheering me up - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 11:26:30 (GMT)

REPD, just read your report - if I were you, given your recent luck, I'd lock myself in my house and never come out again.
Dr Womble
bored - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 11:21:52 (GMT)

Kris - actually, yesterday wasn't so bad. Providing you don't count anything to do with cars, London Transport and the weather......
REPD
"Try karma". OK then - still doesn't work - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 11:18:33 (GMT)

Well yeah, REPD, you put it in my hand, and I've managed not to lose it so far. I know it's a pisser, spending money you don't have to, but apart from that, I don't honestly see what was so bad about yesterday (oh yeah, the parking ticket too, very annoying I'm sure)
kris
out there - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 10:25:07 (GMT)

FL - ever tried dealing with Verizon? Haven't heard the Everton non-away game yet..... MWBoB - don't do drugs, so I'm afraid the skunk thing is out of the question. Mind you, substance abuse DID come into my mind yesterday...... Grazy - your donkey was last known going to Cleethorpes.... Ricko/Jake - checked out MK Citizen and there's nowt about WFC (except for the original offending article) : there ARE other rags in MK but I'm told they rival the Sport for accuracy....... Flawed - tell me about it dude :( .... Kris - well, I'm glad somebody had a nice time yesterday :) Did you get my kite OK?
REPD
I suppose I ought to laugh about yesterday. Unfortunately, I had to live through it - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 10:10:52 (GMT)

Well I had a fun day out, anyway. Cheap beer, at least. And a very fine plate of fish 'n' chips. I love seaside rsorts, especially off-season.
kris
out there - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 08:25:35 (GMT)

REPD - when it rains it pours compadre...
Flawed
christ there is total shit on the tele at this time...post nuclear crap with large worms.... - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 02:03:26 (GMT)

JAKE- What exactly did the MK rag say? More of the same crap or something new?
Ricko
Cambridge - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 01:08:01 (GMT)

Where's my fuckin shag gone ? wheres my fucking donkey ?
Grazy
Grand Drive - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 00:47:37 (GMT)

Sounds like you had a mare Rob. Respect though to you and all the others who go to every game. Get some skunk, chill out, and laugh at the state of our lovely nation today.
Mark Williams' Bottle of Bleach
Reading (As in the place) - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 23:48:26 (GMT)

Rob: Sorry to hear about your trials. Makes my afternoons battle with SouthWestern Bell look insignificant. Have I ever told you about "Non Everton away" some years ago? Great day out, never saw a football match though!
Florida John
Using the free internet in the Galleria - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 23:48:10 (GMT)

Oh, and to rub the whole day in - my mum has just told me that the very same road I got my parking ticket was the one where she was bought up in. I doubt if Wandsworth will accept that as "local residence" somehow....
REPD again
Off to bed, jesuz.... - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 23:15:32 (GMT)

Jake - tell me about it.... Mark - Gillingham ain't that far, but it's full of gypsies. A bit like the Mid South :)..... SA - rest assured, I will be calm(er) come Tuesday. Don't worry, any remaining anger will be taken out on the good people of Harrogate.....
REPD
Fuck it, I'm off to the USA again late April - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 22:58:58 (GMT)

REPD - you'd better have calmed down by Tuesday hombre!!
Secret Agent
Not taking angry passengers to Boro, cos it's a f***ing long way to go! - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 21:19:07 (GMT)

REPD- sorry to read about your genuinely God Awful trip to wherever you went-when the fixture list came out last summer I grabbed a UK map to find some of the snug little hideaways that the Dons would visit this year-Gillingham, Stockport,etc. When I saw Grimsby on the coast of the North Sea, in early February, I thought "there's a nightmare in the making"-now I feel like Nostradamus.
Mark Sullivan
Boston Mass USA - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 20:48:31 (GMT)

oops you wernt on the train or nearly there again .Sorrryy i was armcharing it today in disqust at all the shit weve had to put up with and yet again a games called off after the away supporters have left oooooooooppppppppppsssssss i think were being shat upon again
Jake
- Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 20:33:53 (GMT)

FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCKFUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK. I'll expand tonight. Oh, and SA - dealing with your email now.
REPD
Not pissed off. Honest. - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 15:51:57 (GMT)

REPD - agreed. Response sent for your return from Cleethorpes, need to sort the detail. I'm not Virgin Rail y'know!
Secret Agent
North Cheam Cab Co - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 12:08:56 (GMT)

SA - check yours...
REPD
Morden Scrounger Inc. - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 21:40:58 (GMT)

REPD - check your mail mate!
Secret Agent
North Cheam Cab Co - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 20:19:00 (GMT)

...Now it can't be that bad...... Why don't you come in and discuss it...... I don't know who this Lebaneese gentleman is but murdering him won't help......... Well 7.5 Million is a lot of money I know...... Insurance Companies.... Crooks.... I don't don't know about a conspiracy but if you come in............
A Samaritan
By Florida John's 6th Floor Window - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 20:10:52 (GMT)

Hash - can see JH going to Boro and Euell going to the Arse. Can't see Hartson becoming superfit though. Oh, and the C17 show is DIRE. No wonder I never watch it.
REPD
Having a nice Geordie bird from NPower at his front door (not literally, sadly) - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 20:01:41 (GMT)

The cable 17 show is actually pathetic. You know they said that they were giving away free tickets to Sheffield Wednesday to whoever called in.......WELL, my mate phoned in yesterday and, errrr, no mention of any tickets. As for John Hartson, he will be sold in the summer for the bargain (cough) fee of �3 million to Middlesborough,where he will suddenly become super ft and bang in 20+ goals a season. Jason Euell will also go for �5 million to Arsenal (well, err, the bench of Arsenal reserves to be exact). As for a replacement, we might as well buy Lisbie from Charlton. No harm in that. Lisbie and Ageyemang up front will be fine.
Hash
just bought the video "The Crazy Years" from the club shop - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 19:09:45 (GMT)

another thing lets get Joe back part time if nessesary because TB is just to nice a bloke, no steel
jake
- Friday, February 02, 2001 at 17:52:55 (GMT)

what a fucking bularvar , no wonder so may fans just think fuck this for a laugh Poor old Fat Boy ,hes been linked with everyone this season causing him to be mentally unfit to play for both club and country this in turn has caused the team to change each week in players and tatics ,so what have we got to look foward to ,Well iv been working in MK this week and been scouring the local rags which state that the deal between MK and the dons is done. so whos full of shit Mk or WFC after JH said he was comiting himself to us for this season ,it was bollocks , WFC said theres no truth in the MK rumours ? WIMBLEDON FOOTBALL CLUB are full of shit cunts out to sell off the crown jewells to line there pockets at OUR EXPENCE , we have always been proud of our history but im sorry to say that like swansea i feel we are doomed to become medeocre no longer able to upset the apple cart , JH must in all truth be the most rotten egg weve had in our basket with FAT SAM HAM MAM a close second
J A K E
becoming frustrated - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 17:49:55 (GMT)

Dr W - there is no such thing as blasphemy in Buddism....
REPD
Getting his pentangle, copy of Anton Levey's bible and the first BS album - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 16:46:58 (GMT)

REPD - you're going to need more protection than Salman Rushdie after that front page.
Dr Womble
run for the hills - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 16:42:29 (GMT)

All - now up, enjoy.
REPD again
Needs an early night for Grimsby tomorrow - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 16:34:59 (GMT)

Coming up in a matter of minutes, all....
REPD
Eager to serve - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 16:21:56 (GMT)

REPD - go for it! Its not like any of us have anything better to do ;)
Dr Womble
bored - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 15:53:06 (GMT)

REPD - always dude, check in enough times a day....
Flawed
well, I'm here aren't I.... - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 15:38:10 (GMT)

All - are you interested in a special PM (b4 5pm) update? Because there may be one (I am THAT annoyed at the moment...)
REPD
Rearrange these words to make a well known phrase or saying : Totally. I'm Off. Fucked. - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 15:20:20 (GMT)

Sid - try each you muppet. I am working to get nearer �100, bit of a blag and a promise for World Cup tickets, they can fly themselves there...
Flawed
Angry and in a bad mood cause the sodding photocopier keeps printing stuff on A3 - thing is, there's no sodding A3 in the copier!! - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 14:59:17 (GMT)

Yeah tell that to Matthew Harding
hoodoo
lost - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 14:56:02 (GMT)

Flawed - 35 notes each to Boro??? you serious dude? very interested if you are
sidney 'b'
surf city - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:57:58 (GMT)

Fear not, Wiz, I'm young, and a student
Dr Womble
yeah right - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:45:44 (GMT)

NGC - don't do the hostels there are awful - especially the Bulldog that is awful, I feared for my own safety...hmm above a red light club, and a 'coffee shop' best days aat euro2000 I ever had. Got the copter down to �350 if I can fill 10 places....
Flawed
whats the swedish for 'here's your P45, take a hint.' - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:03:22 (GMT)

Straight off the off OS "WIMBLEDON regret to announce that it has not been possible to finalise the transfer of John Hartson to Coventry City. Chief Executive David Barnard said today: "We are naturally disappointed that we have been unable to conclude John's transfer to Coventry but we fully understand their position in relation to the insurance." "Everyone knows that with the exception of a cracked rib John has been fit to train and play all season and we have no doubt that he still has a long, successful career ahead of him." Bollocks
Mordon
At the etc - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:03:13 (GMT)

My typos are getting as bad as the doctor's handwriting!
the Wiz
chartering a chopper from Sydney to Grimsby - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:47:12 (GMT)

Why not? Has been (Holdsworth) v. Should have been (Roberts)
the Wiz
Getting concerned about the omnipresence of the good Doctor, apparently they don'y get enough sleep as it is - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:45:58 (GMT)

I meant for the one in 237 yrs time.
Dr Womble
for promotion from the Ryman's 5th Division - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:41:02 (GMT)

Call me old fashioned, but there's no way I'm shelling out 500 sovs to charter a chopper to go and watch Bolton vs West Brom...
REPD
Translating technical data from Danish English to proper English - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:37:28 (GMT)

Wiz, the usual suspects indeed - we should get everyone together for a helicopter ride to Cardiff for the playoffs.
Dr Womble
or not - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:27:33 (GMT)

Any one notice the cunning subterfuge prior to Notts Cty when we were told that Des Byrne/ Des Bryne was in the first team squad and could be on the bench when out of planet Mars came Wayne Gray ( and BTW, how did the kid play???). C'mon you young Dons!!
the Wiz
listening to his wife telling her mother to leave the 35 mil to me - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:25:02 (GMT)

Er, how easy is it to get to Stanstead airport for a 8.40am flight? I remember going there some 6 years ago for my flight to Dublin and I missed the plane.....
Nice Girl C
debating whether to stay in a five star hotel or a youth hostel while in Amsterdam.... - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:24:08 (GMT)

amazed at how long it has taken to consider a helicopter. When I was a young dude earning lots of meaningless moolah 500 notes was just a good lunch. What's the matter with you kids today, got no bottle? (Wimbledon fans, affluent, don't make me larf :-))Or is it all dot.com mania with no substance? Anyway, King Kenny is back, Gier is back, Karlsson is fit and we are gonna kick arse this weekend. c'mon you Dons!!
the Wizard of Oz
visiting a surtprising popular website with all the usual suspects - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:21:47 (GMT)

Big Fat John Hartson, I am your father.
Joe Kinnear
in a darth vader voice - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:54:56 (GMT)

when players leave do they graffetti the changing rooms or anything. Like ' lazy slob waz 'ere 98-01'
Flawed
Flawed - who has now lost the will to work.... - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:51:19 (GMT)

Flawed - drinking partners, "special buddies". Bound to be some business links down the line (JH is reportedly a partner in Barnett's business)
REPD
ConspiraciesRUs, London branch - I think I've been talking to FL too much - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:47:36 (GMT)

REPD - oh my god, never saw it happen...OGEM+JH...is there a special link (apart from the pub tab) that binds these two, like with twins and stuff?
Flawed
never employ agents in other countries to do work when they are sodding cretins.... - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:45:32 (GMT)

ST - will write my thoughts on JH tonight if he signs. Have an interesting take on the comments you've given me...... IJWA - send it back as "Returned to sender - sender will pay postage"...... Flawed - I know you haven't thought of a conspiracy yet, but here's an event to get you going. Why do you reckon OGEM left Oxford at the same time that JH is about to leave WFC?
REPD
Who'll accept anything for the Lagered Up One - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:42:47 (GMT)

Kris, but are we getting any cash? Or is it all pay-as-you-play bollocks?
Dr Womble
hoping we get 10million - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:33:13 (GMT)

There is a conspiracy out there somewhere with this Hartson saga...but I haven't made it up yet...
Flawed
hating slow server responses and movement of pages to new URKS - time to sack someone.... - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:20:26 (GMT)

To add to my own growing amount of Palace stuff I have been sent the opportunity to buy a season ticket. Lucky me.
IJWA
.... - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:07:16 (GMT)

Who cares, as long as he goes and we get some cash?
kris
out there - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 00:30:56 (GMT)

I'm sure that FL has done a scam to get Coventry that dosh.... it all seems just too perfect...
Flawed
working still....don't ask... - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 23:50:47 (GMT)

Secret Agent- My best attempts will go for getting you a ticket Sir. Repd- only just read the latest reports abouts JH`s on/off deal to the mighty City, but all can tell about my last conversation when he was annoyed at not being asked 2travel, to Nottingham last week. He said that he did`nt feel he said part of wimbledon. He also was said that he wished that he was given the chance from now till to the end of season, and bang a few in and be sold to a decent team, insted of a 2 bob team like Coventry or Charlton" He was excited about Tues nights game at the Riverside. One final question was "Is Ardley on 12k a week, Harts" " Don`t be silly Rob" replied John. Report Over.
Skinhead Thug
- Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 23:18:02 (GMT)

Dudes like I said near �500. However have found cheaper and may do some negotiating with some quality sporting events in exchange...I can but try...
Flawed
Busy as fuck and really tempted to jack it all in and go to Bali...... - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 14:17:16 (GMT)

Just been doing doing some trawling for chopper fares - see http://www.redhill-helicopters.co.uk/ - �450 an hour! so you're talking �500 each for 4 up to Middlesborough and return. Now if I win the lottery this w/end......
Mordon
At the etc - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 14:00:16 (GMT)

Mordon - sounds like it would be per chopper. How many people would fit in one anyway?
REPD
SA - check your home email if you haven't already - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 11:29:56 (GMT)

FLAWED - is that for the whole chopper or each passenger?
Mordon
At the etc - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 11:22:05 (GMT)

For those wondering about the http://www.sw19s-army.co.uk URL being shit at the moment, I've just had an email from DomainsRForever (who supply it) apologising profusely for the current outages that people keep getting. It should be sorted now..
REPD
Worried that Mr Fox will start getting me indited...... - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 20:46:18 (GMT)

New idea lets try and bankrupt Palass anyone getting mail return and put several heavy bricks in the packaging, alternatively we could save the leaflets up and use them to help burtn down Sh*tehurst when we get out of it!
Sean
ExileNorthLondon! - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 19:48:17 (GMT)

Fl John, I think Mordon was worried about dropping out of the sky. As a medical student, I can confirm that such an activity does not have a beneficial effect on your health.
Dr Womble
working, still - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 18:06:58 (GMT)

Mordon: You are right, the helicopter is too Chelsi!
Florida John
Who pissed in the corner of the room of the B&B in Middlesborough to sum up his feelings about the place. Mind you, who fancies an away game in Mexico? - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 17:09:20 (GMT)

According to the Coventry Rivals.Net web site, on one of their message boards, a "normally reliable source" claims that JH has signed for them. How true this is I've no idea, but I'm sure Skinhead Thug can confirm or deny this story.
REPD
Ear to the ground - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 17:01:22 (GMT)

I haven't had a chance to shop around. Rough cost for hire and mileage (which is the killer) is well over �500. However stand by for the potential Wycombe trip which is much closer and therefore cheaper.
Flawed
Tried to clear it on expenses and was laughed out the office, so I punched the coffee machine and now no one gets expressos out of it.... - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:57:43 (GMT)

Mordon - if you bought it through Palace box office, chances are your name has gotten down on their mailing list somehow. Everyone in the same predicament did exactly the same thing. Funnily enough, I too booked through SP Box Office and didn't get anything through.
REPD
Who has spent two nights of his life in Middlesbrough and hates it - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:53:19 (GMT)

Flawed - so give us price and I may be interested so long as it's not the same company that Matthew Harding flew with.
Mordon
At the etc - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:34:15 (GMT)

Apparently, I've received some more CPFC bump in the post this morning - Lambeth BS Junior account which presumbably is aimed at my son whose ST is under my name. And, yes, incidentally, I did get my CP away tickets via the box office on cc.
Mordon
At the etc - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:29:51 (GMT)

Flawed: Land in the centre circle, that'll piss 'em off!
Florida John
Who has been in Middlesborough, when a game is not on, and the people are still scum. - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:26:22 (GMT)

C,mon Flawed whats the cost. Sounds like a cool way to attend a game but maybe a tad pricy?
keeper
In the clouds - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:20:56 (GMT)

SA - how much would it cost me to Leeds if I went with the North Cheam Cab Co? Just doing some pricing...
REPD
There - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:20:16 (GMT)

Flawed - you mean there's a cost? :)
REPD
Being tight - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:10:13 (GMT)

REPD (aka Pants/The Enforcer/Knuckles/the Quill)- no worries man - attempting to work the costings of flying 2 miles a minute from Battersea/Wandsworth. Apparently might be problems getting from the heliport in Boro though - sod it we could land on the oitch I suppose...
Flawed
yep I'm serious - and there probably won't be a stampede because of the cost - however if we get past Middlesborough I am definately doing it to Wycombe! - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 15:55:40 (GMT)

Surely this will mean a helicopter verse of the "Champagne Song".
Florida John
Who wouldn't go to Middlesborugh even if the club were to hire Concorde for him. - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 15:43:04 (GMT)

Flawed/SA - can you give me a few hours or so with regards to your offers?
REPD
Er - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 15:38:17 (GMT)

Flawed, You have got to be kidding?? Where are you flying from? And why has there not been a stampede for your offer?
Keeper
SW19'sville - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 15:36:01 (GMT)

anyone fancy sharing a helicopter with me ?(yes I am being serious)got room for 3 more
Flawed
ah my dodgy IT contact is the area - flawed giveaway imminent.... - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 15:22:18 (GMT)

REPD - I can accommodate you if a) you are prepared to leave at 9.00 or so, b) don't mind hanging around leeds for 5 hours, c) have accommodation sorted for somewhere between Boro and Leeds and d) can wit until 1.30ish on Weds to return south from Leeds.
Secret Agent
At work and still with a job for the moment at least! - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 14:38:18 (GMT)

C - yes, the OSC are running the coaches. All running at 12pm, all seem to be doing pub stops. My enthusiasm for them has been dampened somewhat...
REPD
Michelle, ever tried www.cheapflights.com? - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 14:04:05 (GMT)

Are the coaches going to be run by the OSC? And I would also like to clarify that there's a difference (and a big one) between my chargeout rate and the actual pitiful salary I earn...
Nice Girl C
who is trying to get a bargain flight to Amsterdam... - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 13:21:06 (GMT)

SA - looks like the coach for me. Though which coach I've yet to find out...
REPD
Who couldn't afford Michelle - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 13:04:24 (GMT)

NGC - greedy, me? Surely not. I only take what is offered rather than making requests and am not disappointed if the offer is not made!!........REPD - are you going to Boro on the coach then?
Secret Agent
Working for less than US$295 per hour! - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:59:10 (GMT)

Flawed - urm, dunno
REPD
Who does have a car but won't drive to Boro - well, would you? - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:55:12 (GMT)

Is the below name an anagram?
Flawed
I thought REPD had a car? - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:52:29 (GMT)

I LIKE THE WEB SIE
DUSTIN THIEKE
KOKOMO, IN - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:39:53 (GMT)

Hey REPD, I'm going to Florida for three days next month......erm....no, I don't know why I'm telling you this....and yes, it has nothing to do with WFC Sorry
Tom
Sutton - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:14:16 (GMT)

Nice Skinhead Thug - I know you are well connected. So may I have a two tickets to Stockport please? Thanks. And in return, I will give you whatever legal advice you need, for free. My current charge out rate is US$295 an hour so you are really in for a bargain, matey. Please email me at iamonlykidding@greedynicegirlcbutnotasgreedyassecretagent.com! :)
Nice Girl C
asking a favour from someone whom she doesn't know.... - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:12:41 (GMT)

REPD - yes I am driving, but I have a meeting now in Leeds at midday. I am staying in Leeds with my colleagues who are travelling up with me, and driving to Boro from Leeds at around 4.30. My colleagues would rather eat at a nice restaurant than traipse up to Boro, so I'll be on my own from Certral Leeds if anybody wants a lift from there. If you want to leave your car in Leeds and cadge a lift to Boro Rob, let me know and I'll tell you time and location. I'll either be staying at Leeds City Hilton or Malmaison. Cheerz SA
Secret Agent
Here - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:02:09 (GMT)

SA - you driving up 2 Boro then?
REPD
There - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 10:28:52 (GMT)

Skinhead Thug - yes please mate. Mail me at home to keep REPD appeased or at work "ih@tao.sainsburys.co.uk". Cheerz
Secret Agent
At work, but having had good news that my meeting next Tuesday has been cancelled due to illness so Boro here I come! - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 10:02:42 (GMT)

REPD - Paris is sodding dump full of dog shit and f**ked up drivers.The worst part about my job is having to go to the afore mentioned shithole on regular occassions as my company (as you know) is french, and that the HQ. Difficult to say what I hate more selhurst or Paris...
Flawed
Preparing proper quality interview questions like ' what team do you support?' all ready for his interviewing day tomorrow...suffice to say that any Celsi fans will _not_ be employed - sue me. - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 09:32:47 (GMT)

Mordon - did you buy your CPFC away tickets this season from the Palace box office perchance?
REPD
Thankfully sans CPFC literature, despite having a Lambeth account - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 09:30:34 (GMT)

I got the Palace stuff last Saturday morning as well. Left it in the toilet as emergency supplies. Have they admitted that it was "computer error" or are they naively thinking they can wean a few WFC fans over?
Mordon
At the etc. - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 08:35:06 (GMT)

Add me to the growing list of Dons fans who recieve Palace propaganda through the post. I have been personally invited by Simon Jordan and the Lambeth Building Society to open a junior eagles account. I would be tempted but: a) I'm 20 years of age. b) Palace are scum. As for Damo to Saints, no way, he played well against county and he is our only consistant goal scoring midfielder this season.
IJWA
Distressed - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 08:16:21 (GMT)

Secret Agent- do you want me to try and get you a ticket for Boro?
SKINHEAD THUG
- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 23:33:38 (GMT)

FL - hmm. Been to Paris, nice city. Shame about the French though, although the cost of Canada in general is cheap.... Mac - been to Toronto already, didn't go to any lap dancing because I was still counting the cost of Labbatt's Blue (mmm). And buying my beer in LCBO. Fuckers. Boro coaches are 12, guess there's a pub stop but there are moves afoot for some coaches to adopt the old fashioned "standard" style class of service....
REPD
More Alan Wicker than Michael Palin. Or FL. - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 23:21:12 (GMT)

REPD - Went to Toronto when I was working in the States - excellent lap dancing clubs!! Chicago is sound - make sure you get tickets to see the Jerry Springer show!!! If the coaches leave at 12pm then we'll should be in Boro by 5pm at the latest - so do we have a pub stop or what? Sorry for appearing ignorant but the last time I went on an OSC was for a midweek game up at Man City - think it was 1-1 although fuck know who scored!!
Mac
Lining my stomach for Grimsby - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 23:14:44 (GMT)

.....and I used to work in Paris and it is a St***ing D**p. (Edited in case the Parisiens are watching [c**ts]!!)
Florida John
Going on a bit now. - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 23:12:27 (GMT)

Not really like Toronto, more like Paris. Really!
Florida John
Starting a career in Travel writing. - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 23:08:08 (GMT)

FL - is Montreal anything like Toronto? BTW, has anyone been to the other following cities : Chicago, Vancouver, San Francisco, Detroit?
REPD
Not too sure if he'll be going anyway - not so much cost as accomodation problems - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 22:54:13 (GMT)

I have been to Montreal. The French attitude prevails there, but there are some good Curry Resturants ( I have details if you want). The roads drive you mad! (I think they modelled them on the Texas roads) Very French. Small China Town OK. Cresent Street for the trendy bars you love! The Olyimpic Stadium is worth a look, especially from the air. Big Shopping Malls out of the cold. Don't stay at the Comfort Inn as they tried to rip me off. Overall quite a nice city, though it could be improved by the removal of the Frenchies.
Florida John
Who has worked with French B******s! - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 22:45:49 (GMT)

Whilst I'm here posting on my own web site, a non-WFC question : has anyone ever been to Montreal? If so, what's it like?
REPD
Practising his French - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 22:29:43 (GMT)

Reeder - you should get out more! Varity is the spice of life you know!
Secret Agent
North Cheam Cab Co - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 21:56:57 (GMT)

Fuck me. First visit here, and I find all the usual suspects. Don't you lot do anything else?
Reeder
work - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 18:48:14 (GMT)

SA - I'd forgotten it was the 1st. match - so we go for a 0-0 and beat them at Selhurst again - we're on our way to Cardiff, we're on our way to Cardiff, la la la la...
Mordon
Still at etc. - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 18:41:49 (GMT)

Just a thought, but say by some accident we got through to the 5th or 6th round, maybe even the semis (Ha Ha!). I wonder if Fatty would take 5 minutes off the beer if there was the slightest smell of glory.
Florida John
Dallas, not Florida - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 17:36:18 (GMT)

REPD - so how long does it take then? Are you leaving later then 12 then? Is the 3 hour piss up free too then?
Flawed
Being increadiablt subtle about grabbing a lift perhaps? - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 17:29:17 (GMT)

Mordon - no extra time on Tuesday as it's the first game (and hopefully the only game!) assuming the coaches leave at 9.45 or so, you should be back at the Woodman by 3.00am as the OSC will not be stopping in any pubs on the way back cos they'll all be closed!!.........Dr W - thanks, I knew I wouldn't be alone with that post, nice to agree with you!!
Secret Agent
North Cheam Cab Co - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 17:27:24 (GMT)

Mordon - oh, I applaud the club tremendously. But knowing WFC like we all do, the level of promotion will be (1) one page on the website, (2) little ad in the Wdon Indie and (3) word of mouth by the UNPAID supporters. Hence it won't be as popular as it should be, therefore is canned soon after. Methinks that every fans website ought to charge WFC a token �15 to put such info up, then they'll start wising up... (and yes, I am fully aware that everyone is not as mercenary as I am)
REPD
Not wanting to spend 3 hours in some shitty pub just because the OSC want a piss up - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 17:10:06 (GMT)

Anyone got a clue what time we would get back from Middles-ugh-bor-ugh? Need to change flight details...
Flawed
Attempt to rearrange meetings so I do Middlesborough.... - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 16:43:12 (GMT)

Good point kris, and brilliant point Secret Agent. Relegation might prove to be a defining moment in WFC's history. The fans left are die-hard, the players are hungry, and we just might get a stadium. Bring on the future!
Dr Womble
tired - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 16:08:43 (GMT)

No sooner that I mention it; it happens - OS say free coach travel for supporters - presumably they mean ST holders and members? - leaving from the Woodman @ 1200 noon on Tues. Home time - after we have played extra time and won 10 - 9 on penalties will be around 5 am Weds.? REPD - why are were you pouring cold water on the idea earlier? Just for once the club are doing something positive for the supporters - it must be applauded. Talking of the famous Wimbledon Independent, they showed a picture of Jason Euell last week with Mark Williams name underneath!
Mordon
At the etc. - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 15:40:22 (GMT)

FL - IIRC, Everton have been talking about it on and off for a long while before they decided to get their colouring pencils out. The guestbook has always been bold BTW...
REPD
Having to look up stuff for Potter Alarm systems Inc and all he gets is Harry fucking Potter - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 15:27:17 (GMT)

Rob, why is the GB typeface so bold now, it is too easy for my Boss to read!
Florida John
$279 AA to LHR, thats more like it! - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 15:22:50 (GMT)

Whilst I welcome that the supporter meetings are to continue. After all BRG will get a bit fed up of hearing Merton thrown at him every 5-6 weeks. But..... all these other relocated (I hate that word) teams, just produce the plans and get on with it. Example: Everton, they have released details of a new site and plans. Which have been well received for a club with a long tradition. Discuss!
Florida John
Dallas, giving JR some tips. - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 15:21:26 (GMT)

Well said Kris! Let's get a plot/stadium and then decide how large it should be. We are not, never have been and never will be a BIG club in the true sense of the word. But, we have ambitions which are attainable and softly, softly catchee monkey will see us with a stadium of which we can be proud, playing football in a style which we endorse and a team which we adore, achieving results that are the envy of BIG clubs and a spur to smaller clubs like ours. I have no interest in supporting a BIG club, but I will always support Wimbledon FC. Plough Lane - Selhurst - Plough Lane!!
Secret Agent
At the office and still able to access SW19s Army! - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 14:59:29 (GMT)

The risk is in not having our own stadium. Every time we play at Selhurst, BRG can feel money slipping through his fingers.
kris
here - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 13:44:17 (GMT)

Just my 2 Cents worth - but if we sold Damo for around 1 million pounds, I would tear up my season ticket and scream/cry/holler in dismay
getting angry
angry..but sure it is not true - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 13:43:37 (GMT)

Dr W - and here's where I do my impression of a broken record. Of course BRG knows that a stadium is expensive. He's got one eye on the impending closeout of the Selhurst lease. That's why he's actively looking at partnerships. �35m is expensive for a PREM club let alone a first div one. Do you not think that he knows that WFC may *not* get in the Prem? Or, Satan forbid, we get in the Prem and go down again? I think he's looking at stadia partly because he has to, regardless of what division we're in. We're practically getting no money in from SP for a start...
REPD
So, for future reference, it's http://gash.net/~repd/index.html - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 11:06:34 (GMT)

kris, I can see what you're saying about the need to build the "business" up, and that a stadium is neccessary for that. However BRG might decide that to build a stadium for a first division side would be too risky, and to cut his losses. If we get back in the Premier League, we would have the attendances, the sponsorship etc etc, so I would expect a stadium then. IMO he is investigating places at the moment, and if we get back up, we'll see a stadium. It just doesn't make good business sense to build an expensive stadium, if it won't bring in the revenue.
Dr Womble
I meant .co.uk....... still doesn't work... gash it is then ;) - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 10:46:22 (GMT)

My big concern about the free coach offer is a typical WFC problem : how many people will know about it? No doubt there'll be a little bit on the OS, a tiny little advert in the Wdon Indie (free, of course), hardly anyone will know about it, few take it up and the club claim that nobody is interested and will never do it again. The fact it hasn't already been shouted from the rooftops by WFC (**not** the fans) fills me with typical pessimism...
REPD
Oh goody, a nice long day in front of this thing again - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 09:22:22 (GMT)

West Ham had 99 free coach loads of season ticket holders and member to Old Trafford on Sunday - what chance a free coach or two to the Riverside next week for similiar WFC supporters? Is there a more obscure location/date for an importance match? With work and school next day for me and my son, the coach is the only option as presumably you can get some kip on the way back. Just thought - Middlesbrough fans suffered the same when we beat them in the Worthington.
Mordon
At the coalface - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 09:06:22 (GMT)

REPD - thanks for trimming the GB. I can now get in to your site from work (don't know how long this will last tho').
Secret Agent
North Cheam Cab Co - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 08:43:12 (GMT)

BRG will invest if he can see a sensible return, and not if he can't. At the moment he's building a hotel next to the stadium in Molde - that's a capital investment if I ever saw one. Right now he's got a business he paid a lot of money for which is worth very little. At a new stadium, in or around Merton, that business is worth a lot more.
kris
out there - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 23:42:37 (GMT)

Dr W again - mind you, if you use http://www.sw19s-army.com you won't get in anyway. Try http://www.sw19s-army.co.uk and you'll get a bit of joy. Maybe.
REPD again
You do not realise just how fucked my eyes are - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 22:16:58 (GMT)

Dr W and others with this problem - I've sussed it. The www.sw19s-army.co.uk is a "mask" for the REAL address of SW19, which is the one I gave out. If you have problems getting into this site, use http://gash.net/~repd/index.html (may work if you bookmark it, which probably explains why I don't have problems getting into it). As for this abnomality, I don't know, I guess whoever hosts the URL is shite. I'll have to bother my nearest Internet guru for how to sort this, in the meantime just keep a note of URLs referring to female genetalia.
REPD
Aha - the problem solved - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 22:15:54 (GMT)

REPD, I still can't get in through www.sw19s-army.com, but I got here through the link you left in Jonesy's gb. WTF?
Dr Womble
off to eat - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 21:53:04 (GMT)

Mavis "B" - there were quite a few there, but certainly not as many as I'd hoped..
REPD
Still working, and breaking every HSE VDU rule in the process - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 18:39:40 (GMT)

well in that case, REPD, I posted earlier (lost in the trimAlot oblivion I'm sure), and said that I thought it was a good turnout - you did not?
mavis 'b'
I'm sure there was more there than Birmingham (and thats nearer) - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 18:26:06 (GMT)

Er, the SW19 "TrimALot" machine did. Naughty thing screwed it up...
REPD
Back online - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 15:56:28 (GMT)

Oi! Who trimed this GB?
Disgusted
Dallas - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 15:09:57 (GMT)

just testing, ignore me, etc
Darren Foreman
Yahoo! - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 13:22:04 (GMT)


REPD, I can't give you an URL for a snippet I read in June 1997, but suffice to say that I have my own opinion on his business dealings. Nothing dodgy imo, but I'm not sure if he is the man for a big capital investment. I want the stadium as much as anyone, I'm currently looking at the possibility of an EU grant.
Dr Womble
lunch break - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 12:45:54 (GMT)

Hash, of course he will get more money than if we stay at Selhurst if he invests in a new stadium, but will the increased revenue justify a huge initial outlay- you have to speculate to accumulate, but he might decide that it isn't worth the risk. If we get back in the Premiership, consider a stadium on its way.
Dr Womble
He is a business man - we need to think in business terms - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 12:40:54 (GMT)

Dr W - got the URL for it then?
REPD
Very busy - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 11:48:10 (GMT)

Dr Womble: You seriously think BRG will make more money lingering around Selhurst Park than at our own stadium? You can trust me on this, IF WE MOVE BACK TO MERTON our attendances will increase by about 4000 on average. This season, it would mean we would have had an average attendance of 11-12000. That will bring in more money than Selhurst is doing. And he is not going to pay out of his own pocket is he? �10 million from Wimbledon, �10 million out of grants/loans and the rest from a partner.
Hash
- Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 11:35:13 (GMT)

Re: BRG is an asset-stripper - well, I guess the Financial Times know what they are talking about.
Dr Womble
busy - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 10:58:47 (GMT)

Dr W - no, of course R&G aren't going to put �35m themselves into a new stadium. That's why BRG was saying stuff about partnerships. Yes, he may have come in for Dublin, but he's now ruled it out and is meeting people with ideas for stadia. That's a pretty good start. Not too sure if it can be proven he's known as an asset stripper - you should get yourself a good lawyer if you can't prove it - and as for "we need to be in the Prem to build a stadium"? Well, read what I said in the second sentence. The new stadium will need to make money, that's obvious. But the fact that we're looking at three major and fundamental ways of funding it (doing it "ourselves", building it in a partnership or getting it built by somebody else and leasing it) is some cause for cautious optimism at least. As I said previously, too much cynicism may mean being stuck at Selhurts forever.....
REPD
About to be busy ALL day with work so he'll get this off his chest now - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 10:39:21 (GMT)

It amuses me to endlessly read "we could do this for ONLY 25-35 million". Get real guys, the Nogs aren't going to put anything like that in the club, and even 10 million from BRG himself isn't going to happen. Hash, why would BRG's company invest 5 million... just because he has a controlling interest, it doesn't mean that he can order the company to invest in the club. Do you not think his shareholders would be mighty pissed? My point is this - BRG is a noted asset-stripper, thats how he makes his money, he is also a very canny businessman. He invested money in a Premiership club that he thought was going to be involved in Dublin. He now has a first division club. He is NOT going to invest any money in a stadium until we get back into the Premiership. There is NO WAY that a stadium would be economically viable as a business investment, until we are back in the money. Trust me, I know.
Dr Womble
home - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 09:37:29 (GMT)