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C - **sigh**. OK then, next time I update it (may be tonight, more likely tomorrow), I shall alter it. Happy?
REPD
Who needs to get back into the swing of things when it comes to updating - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 15:51:01 (GMT)

REPD - Just went to News to check your Birmingham City report. I note that you still haven't corrected your mistake. I wonder why.
Nice Girl C
Still in the office.... - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 15:35:26 (GMT)

All - finally put "Odds" up. Humblest apologies
REPD
Guess I shouldn't upload at 1130 at night - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 11:03:40 (GMT)

FL - hence why I reckon that the premise that the longer it takes, the more difficult it becomes, is vital. To ID a site then try and get planning permission can easily take up to 2 years, witness PGPF. Perhaps the 3 years includes sorting out the road system? Just a thought..... C - I got lost around Holborn once. Not nice. Especially on Xmas Day..... CL - It was an update/repeat.
REPD
Got a cheque through today, finally.... - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 09:27:44 (GMT)

Was'nt McIntyre a repeat? I thought it was an update...
Crazy Legs amongst others
work, thinking of tomorrow - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 09:20:38 (GMT)

Flawed - I worked near Holborn once - at New Bridge Street as a summer trainee for a law firm there. Didn't like the firm, didn't like the building, didn't like the people. I much prefer Aldersgate Street...
Nice Girl C
Remembering her days in Holborn.... - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 01:39:00 (GMT)

5 years 'til a ground. Sounds a lot, but I think Southampton's took years to get planning permission. I think I remember talk of it when I lived there in 1989!
Florida John
Counting down to Texas - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 23:54:56 (GMT)

SA - ah well, looks like it's the train for me. Or British Airways. Hope you don't turn up on New Years Day to Watford : we're playing them on the 2nd..... WTID - we'll win if we score more goals than they do..... All - I've updated loads tonight. Unfortunately, things are conspiring against me tonight as well, like both my normal and archive server playing silly buggers. And McIntyre Undercover. But most of it should be up right now. Enjoy
REPD
Wanting to go to bed but can't - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 23:45:30 (GMT)

REPD-How do u think we'll do against Grimsby, on our SHIT home form?
Womble 'til I die
Wimbledon - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 20:42:22 (GMT)

REPD - sadly unable to attend Tranmere due to the missus working on nights and kids to look after. Will be doing Watford on NYD tho'.
Secret Agent
Home in North Cheam - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 20:31:24 (GMT)

Only kidding REPD, first time I came accross this site I didn't get any work done for two days while trawling through what I had missed. It was like getting a club shop open up just round the corner.... then wham double Brucie. Gonna miss my first home game this Weds due to family commitments etc. So have a spare ticket if anyone interested.
Keeper
Anyone need a ticket for Grimsby? - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 17:13:08 (GMT)

ANOTHER GREAT DONS SITE http://website.lineone.net/~dons88 COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gary Fletcher
Aldershot - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 13:16:57 (GMT)

Keeper - urm, sorry about that. Will promise to concentrate on the game next time.... Flawed - no, I'm not limoing it though I suppose I ought to. Trouble is, I don't like champagne and I hate fish. BTW, can you get hold of some more T-switches for me please? And anything else you can get hold of? I owe you big time man..
REPD
Just watched England winning in Pakistan - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 13:11:34 (GMT)

Mac - just moved to Holborn now - Theobalds rd, haven't explored the drinking establishments here yet. REPD - top report dude, you doing the limo to Tranmere?
Flawed
In his new offices in Holborn, new IKEA desk, new computers, new pen holder, new Sony TV, new everything - I feel very happy - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 11:09:16 (GMT)

REPD, Have read the awayday travel story(which is good) but where is the match report. Am I missing something??????
Keeper
Working in SW19 surounded by Celsie - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 10:56:42 (GMT)

Inflatable Marcus Gayle's ? i thought he looked a bit of a stiff hopfully Par can keep the God Squad out
JH
- Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 23:18:36 (GMT)

SA - I feel like Marcus Gayle....
REPD
Wondering if SA is going to Tranmere - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 22:36:26 (GMT)

REPD - given your match report (which seems to even tie up with the national press!), I assume that, unlike the Palace game, you would not have played better than anybody in a green shirt yesterday? If so, consider yourself dropped (at least until after the Grimsby game). PS anyone getting any of those inflatable haddocks (or whatever) for the Grimsby contest??
Secret Agent
POed at not being at St Andrews yesterday. Bah, humbug! - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 21:59:56 (GMT)

he will start - he dis Saturday, Gayle went on bench...
gfre
rfr - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 17:28:19 (GMT)

if Pecker dous not start games in future after his recent top class performances then somthing is deeply wrong within?
Jake
- Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 12:56:38 (GMT)

It was Francis, just seen it on TV. Also saw that what I thought was animal Brums, was in fact not helped by BFJ giving them some stick before he walked/ran down the tunnel...
Crazy Legs
who is about to change his friggin wheel... - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 11:10:25 (GMT)

C - most people were chanting Euell's name after the first goal. It certainly looked like Euell. As said in the report, I got into the ground slightly late....
REPD
Who reckons C would think differently if she was a bloke - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 10:02:05 (GMT)

REPD - I haven't checked this but I thought Damo scored two goals and Euell one? Thought you're at St Andrews?
Nice Girl C
Hates the sexist bit in REPD's match report.... - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 02:39:30 (GMT)

AD - yup. And I've written a report with TWO pictures already. Ooh :)
REPD
Bloody shattered, thanks to Virgin - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 23:17:12 (GMT)

Well, what can u say??? Bloody fantastic!!! 3-0 against the second placed team. Better than sex!!! Ok, maybe not.
Womble 'til I die
Wimbledon - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 21:37:37 (GMT)

REPD did u go to the game?
Arfur Daley
just got back - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 19:44:05 (GMT)

what can i say 2.0 up and the fat boy gets sent off . is he a liabilaty or what ?
JH
- Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 16:31:18 (GMT)

i think that when we are playing at home the players make there way to the ground under there own steam ,when we are away they are under constant view of TB etc and maybee then they can prepare for games ie no booze ,no sex ,no pies where as at home they can indulge themselves untill 12 oc the day of the game . How else can you discribe our inconsistant form
Jake
- Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 16:14:09 (GMT)

Britney - urm, yeah. Nice tits though..... OP - the counter is actually wrong. It's at least 1000 short...... Mac - if it helps I drink at SW19 Towers Tavern...... Jake - good reason to play Ian Selley. Whenever I've seen him at the reserves he looks a hard nut..... WF - no idea
REPD
Expecting the US President election to be finally solved by the time he leaves New York - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 22:42:23 (GMT)

Williams isn't suspended tomorrow, is he?
Wombling Free
on the run from the blackhole vortex - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 20:48:23 (GMT)

there is nothing wrong with GOOD ball players ,there is nothing better to see than some silky pass cutting the defence in two , who dous that for us at the moment? all im saying is that Fear used to play a part is the wimbledon way we would scare the shit out of teams before they had even reached the ground . who is frightened of any wimbledon players of today NOBODY thats why we are being turned over with ease on a regular basis ,idont want violent players ie John Gayle just in front of the back four just someone who can put it about a bit.
Jake
- Friday, December 08, 2000 at 18:39:57 (GMT)

...have you tried the Cross Keys - it's a great little boozer!!!!!
Mac
still trying to make friends - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 18:09:44 (GMT)

Flawed, where do you work in Covent Garden? I work on Shelton St opposite Shellys - drink in the Crown & Anchor!!
Mac
trying to make friends - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 18:07:20 (GMT)

Don't be silly........Britney couldn't count that high....
William
- Friday, December 08, 2000 at 17:59:05 (GMT)

one,two,three,four,five,six,seven,eight,nine,,,,,,,,err,,,,,,,mmm,,,,this make me a great counter too.
Britney
Playin' air guitar - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 17:28:44 (GMT)

REPD - Good counter.
Old Pelhamian
Lost but feeling better - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 17:06:19 (GMT)

Jake what wrong with ball players, I'm one of the greatest.
Britney
Leaping around to Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 16:59:50 (GMT)

OP - and should you sack a guy after 3 months just because he fucked up one week? Yes, we've had some shitty results this week. But we've also had some good results as well, lest we forget. It's not always easy to beat everyone in site if you go down, especially if you have to sell to counteract some seriously nasty black holes. My stance is hardly "blind acceptance", more one of patience, a trait too many WFC fans IMO seem to not have.
REPD
Still can't really be arsed to argue - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 15:00:01 (GMT)

my best 11 for the never say die attitude are 1.D.Beasent 2.K.Cunningham 3.N.Winterburn 6.M.Smith 5.C.Perry 4.V.Jones 7.D.Wise 8.S.Galliers 9.J.Fashanu 10.G.Hodges 11.A.Cork these were leaders amoungst men , all we need is just one leader (ball winner) beacause we are trying to use to many ball players
Jake
- Friday, December 08, 2000 at 14:55:26 (GMT)

Did we really loose to palace, "Fuck we did" Question : What does a young girl do when behind with the rent and short of money? Answer : Give the landlord a blowjob. Question : Do WFC own money to their landlord and was that result a football equivalent to a blowjob?
Britney
Having a rub down with the sporting life - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 13:52:23 (GMT)

REPD - Four seasons of under performance - but for three of them we at least stayed in the Prem! Can you tell me TB's achievements? We are playing teams with less resources than us, forget the stadium for the timebeing, and still can't beat them!! One of the four managers was temp. afterall. I do rather object to being called a Spurz-fan type and your stance that seems to follow the route of blind acceptance. If I were poor at my job then I would be told so and would eventually be replaced. Surely WFC Managers follow the same rules?
Old Pelhamian
Stil lost....but now even more depressed - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 13:48:53 (GMT)

Flawed - cheerz guvnor. Mind you don't get pissed....
REPD
Going to Noo Yawk in the next 4-8 weeks, I hope - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 13:05:57 (GMT)

REPD - should arrive tomorrow morn, failing that Mon morn. Will do a big one next week when I unpack.
Flawed
Literally about to walk out the door and take my usual seat in O'Neills Covent Garden for the next 10 hours - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 13:01:11 (GMT)

Flawed - before you go to the pub (assuming you haven't gone already), can you let me know when the package is due to arrive? I just don't want my dad giving me funny looks :)
REPD
Telling his credit card to sit down, shut up and take it like a, urm, man - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 12:58:24 (GMT)

Nice Girl C - no, he isn't. I won't let him (my little stripe hurts, all that swiping thru those nasty American terminals) and he hasn't paid for it all yet.
REPD's credit card
His wallet - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 12:50:00 (GMT)

REPD buy an away shirt? Don't think it's 'labelly' enough for him. He only wears designer gear now.
Flawed
About to goto the pub for the afternoon after cutting my hand on PC monitor screen - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 12:43:02 (GMT)

REPD - You going to the club shop? REPD going to the club shop? Are you going to buy the green away shirt?
Nice Girl C
has been rendered speechless by our performance for the past three days.... - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 11:58:24 (GMT)

Has this site suddenly become the Spurz guestbook?
REPD
Can't be arsed to argue today - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 11:25:19 (GMT)

Come on boyz und Grrrlz, what has Burton done to deserve managing. He is no better than Drillo. Don't be blinded. Burton is a great coach, he has proved that but he hasn't got the balls to succeed as a manager. When did you EVER hear Ferguson, Kinnear and other good manager sever admit mistakes publically. The guy is likeable but is, and will be, a failure as a MANAGER. You ALL know that that is true, deep down. The Wimbledon tradition of old doesn't exist, lets appoint a good manager, like Dave Jones. He is hungry now and will want to prove himself.
Mick Harford
au[FUi8asfy - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 10:33:54 (GMT)

Old Pelham - you may be lost in your own misery but you don't need to post it 3 times. As for what you've said, some of the comments I've heard this past couple of days are DANGEROUSLY close to the kind of stuff Man City/Spurz fans come up with - what has such knee jerk reactions done to those clubs? Answer - nothing. We have consistently underperformed for 4 seasons now, under 4 different managers, 4 different training regimes - what's the common denominator? Many of the players playing today were still there 4 years ago. True, some of the "newer" players aren't doing as well as they can at the moment, but never underestimate the power of these older players. If you keep on sacking managers yet naeively (IMO) assume that the playing staff are somehow going to become world beaters, then we really WILL be looking down at division 2. And those calling for TB's head at the moment will have that blood on their hands....
REPD
Having NO luck whatsoever in getting his usual internet connection working today - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 13:58:27 (GMT)

Gotta say it, a lot of the reason we are becoming a bunch of all time losers is down to poor management. Okay, we lost some good players at the end of last season - I rate Sully and Thatch. Plus injuries... But we still have Prem experienced players and most of those skills should still be there. Poor player fitness ....bollocks....we ain't got no motivation! I have supported WFC for thirty five years and this bunch are acting worse than useless, which is a finger pointed directly at the top. The cull needs to start at the Management - sorry TB, ain't good enough. Nice man, but weak. We could return to the Prem with the players we have got...just needs the first tweak, the rest will follow. I know that the response will be it's down to the players..sorry it ain't..you're fooling yourself if you think otherwise. And I tell you one thing, TB stays and we could be looking down the barrel at Div 2.....
Old Pelhamian
Lost in my own misery - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 13:13:11 (GMT)

Well its probably already been said a million times but Tuesday night was the biggest Jekyll & Hyde display I have ever seen. Ist half was some of the best football I have seen us play this season. But what makes a team suddenly so inept and incompetent in 15 mins? I was dismayed by the lack of quality passing and also players movement off the ball. I think it may be the latter that causes the former. I know he scored the goal but I think Roberts was awful and almost panicked when in possession of the ball. This is no knee jerk reaction to the result but a long held belief. Some basic tactical awareness training would really benefit this squad. Look at Uniteds movement off the ball last night. Always someone making themselves available for the ball, and then closing down immediately if possession was lost. I don't mind losing if we are moving forward bringing in talented kids that will improve but Tuesday we went backwards with over the hill under acheivers(Trond excepted). C'mon Terry PLEASE PLEASE never make us sit through that humilation again. Well done to those that went -great atmosphere for 45 mins.
Keeper
For once agreeing with the Palace songs - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 11:53:47 (GMT)

Leaburn! after that shockingly bad performance... He can play every week... it can't get any worse...Can it?
nOGGiN THe NoG
HERE - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 11:45:56 (GMT)

we want to thank our lucky stars Leaburn dousnt have the player power to be picked every week. MR BURTON PLEASE SEND A SCOUT TO CARDIFF AND nick ROBERT EARNSHAW a blinding young striker
Jake
The Shot 2nd in the ryman premier - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 10:50:03 (GMT)

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Nice Girl C
....... - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 10:27:24 (GMT)

Baggy: Haven't forgotten. In the next few weeks I will be dealing with moving to Texas, so I'm gonna be busy. Also the train thing is stalled ATM.
Florida John
FFFFFFlorida - Shaking with rage at the thought of Hartson - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 21:39:04 (GMT)

There are (were?) still some fans who believe that Wimbledon are a Premiership club and have too many quality players to be where they are, and still seem shocked when we lose, and can't see that we are crap; perhaps there are some players too who think they are too good to be where they are? Division 2 will sort that out! As for Big Mick Harford, the motivator, don't make me laugh :-( Many a fan has said they'd be scared to tell him to go but obviously the players aren't scared and again (sigh) if TB is scared then he shouldn't be manager (and shouldn't TB be the motivator), and if Harford can teach a striker how to play then you'd think he'd be asking TB to get some crosses in for his big fat protege??
the Wizard of Oz
still simmering and rambling on - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 21:11:33 (GMT)

(.)(.) (oo) ~~~~~~
John Hartson
Glasgow - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 20:21:05 (GMT)

For those of you who may remember me rambling on about Marketing the Club, and asking for suggestions, please accept my apologies for what looks like a disappearance into a Black Hole. Both Personal and work problems have slowed me down on this project, but all info is in and there is light at the end of the tunnel for me. So please be patient. Besides the fact that it's not an easy task to crack with so many variants, external pressures haven't helped. But it's still there. I haven't forgotten you.
Baggy
Manchester, explaining apparant sloth - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 17:33:32 (GMT)

What a disgusting performance. Gutless wonders. Terry wants the fans to make more noise, well we out sung Palace all night and that is what we get for it. What also pisses me off is only Neal Ardley and Mark Williams came over to applaud us whilst the rest disappeared down the tunnel. Terry could have picked 11 from the stand and we would have ran our guts out.
IJWA
- Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 15:17:40 (GMT)

.......
Nice Girl C
..... - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 12:14:17 (GMT)

REPD. Your match report just about sums up what I guess most of us were feeling like last night, except you forgot to mention what pondlife Palace fans are (had the misfortune to be in the Cherry Tree by Norwood Junction station after the game). Losing to a team supported by plankton hurts about as much as relegation last year. I have to say that if what you are saying is true about TB, then aren�t we just going over old Drillo ground again. I can see why TB needs to play Hartson (although his value is rapidly deprecating), but if he needs to play Gayle and Ardley as well due to player power then things really are in a bad way, and TB needs to stand up and be counted, or he�ll go the same way as Egil. Even more worrying, although perhaps unpalatable, for me is the fact that it is not just the likes of JH and MG who need moving on, it is how poor our other players are. I am not even sure if it is down to lack of confidence, because the more of our current crop of players I see, the more I worry about the future. Aside from Trond (I cannot recall such an unpopular sub in a long while), Davis, Karlsson, Euell, Francis ask yourselves how many of our other regulars seem to cut it at the highest level in this division, or even have the potential to do so. Now I don�t doubt the commitment of the others (Williams, Holloway, Roberts,) but I very much doubt if they�ll even be able to begin to lead us anywhere near the Promised Land.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
I always find that Leondard Cohen helps on these occasions - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 11:21:50 (GMT)

Wiz - another thing about player power, certainly in WFC's case : Mick Harford. He's supposed to be the "motivator" of the coaching staff. And is he? Is he fuck. When the mass cull finally takes place (if TB won't do it, R&G certainly will), I think one prominent member of our coaching staff should be amongst them..... Mac - "what's happened to our Dons?". Same problem as we have had for too many seasons now. Complacency, fitness, attitude and dare I say, arrogance. I think arrogance sums it all up.
REPD
Had another good nights sleep - why? - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 10:39:53 (GMT)

Mass cull now!!!!!! Gayle - fuck off. Kimble fuck off - I could go on but I'm sure you get the picture.......I can't really describe the hurt and dissapointment I'm feeling tonight. One scentence sums it all up said by a mate of mine in the Falcon after the game....."Whats happened to my Dons?" IMHO says it all really
Mac
Gutted - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 01:05:00 (GMT)

Fortunately you forgot your camera :-); Certainly agree with Mr Barnard but hope suggestions of player power aren't true as implication is that the manager is not in control...perhaps TB could take a leaf out of the venerable Bobby Robson's book, when the Legend took over at Ipswich there was player power. Mr. Robson took the player power (Bill Baxter) into the changing rooms, locked the door and punched the shit out of him. Bill Baxter left, player power was transferred to the manager and Ipswich went on to glory. Don't know if the players were thinking any differently to us at that time...
the Wiz
Oz - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 00:51:36 (GMT)

One more thing, I apologise for not having any pictures for you tonight. Unfortunately I forgot my camera...
REPD again
Ah well, I'm sure Seagrams VO is just as relaxing - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:56:44 (GMT)

Wiz - I don't think it's quite as easy as that. I remember David Barnard telling me once that "footballers think differently to everyone else. They don't react to things the way other people do". Meaning that whilst "we" would drop Gayle from a great height it doesn't mean that TB will (or can).
REPD
At least my old friend Powers whiskey keeps me happy - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:49:15 (GMT)

I am not saying TB out but if he's a victim of player power he cannot be an effective manager, if as so many people think, Gayle should be dropped why doen't he drop him? Doen't mean he is sold but just plain dropped out of the first team, I can't believe any manager worth his salt is intimidated by player power. The team is going nowhere but mid-table so let's take some chances with those untried but hungry and drop the prima donnas.
the Wiz
Oz - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:44:10 (GMT)

SA - thank you :) I am entitled to a free session with a solicitor thanks to the business start up scheme I'm on. I just wonder if suing a crap football team comes under it
REPD
I spent half of today in a porno shop, I don't know what morals are either - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:36:14 (GMT)

OK, mate, I admit it! Add my name to the list of those that want a refund. If they don't agree, I'll flood the official site with abuse until they do agree. Free the Selhurst 3000!!
Secret Agent
Morals, what are they? - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:31:58 (GMT)

SA - just admit that I'd be better playing football than the team tonight :)
REPD
Open to offers - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:27:15 (GMT)

Rob - how could I tempt you further to write to the club??
Secret Agent
Offering bribes - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:25:14 (GMT)

SA - I'm seriously tempted to write to the club anyway and demand that everyone who went tonight gets a full refund, plus �5 compensation. Out of the players' wages of course... Wiz - I'm not going to join the "Getting Impatient With TB" club for this one little reason : the players he has **inherited** are generally a law unto themselves. He wants to get rid of JH, but can't. He's probably under a lot of player power to keep playing Gayle, even though I'm more than convinced he too is on the "out" list. For TB's WFC to move on, he'll need to sacrifice one big name PDQ, otherwise he'll just be left with the same rabble that we've had for a while now. No manager could deal with our lot successfully, TB has done a major cull already, now he's got to start slaying the sacred cows.
REPD
Fuck this shit, I'm going to listen to my new Marilyn Manson CD - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:21:11 (GMT)

If I was a professional footballer the highlight of my week would be the game,it used to be when I played Morden& District League div 5; and all the fans are up for each game so why the hell can't a professional footballer playing for Wimbledon F.C. be totally motivated, focussed and just plain fucking honoured to play as a professional footballer.I don't care if players don't play well, form can be fickle, but English football is based on a bedrock of guts, commitment, passion and sweat and Wimbledon FC used to be the epitome of it. Not now. REPD's report is full of the passion and heart that WFC should display on the pitch, and I am getting more than a tad impatient at a manager who appears unable to motivate and appears to be safe and prosaic instead of adveturous and brave. Not fucking happy!! WTID
the Wizard of Oz
trying hard to keep faith with Terry Burton - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:12:10 (GMT)

What are we all so surprised about? Palarse recent form is pretty good, ours is shite. They are at their home (albeit at Uncle Ron's pleasure) and we are at our rented gaff where we have been shite most of the season so far. They wanted to win, we wanted to piss about and defend a 1-0 lead, something that we have only managed against Boro due to the lateness of the goal. I fear that the fans will soon become as apathetic as many of the players and just switch off attending. I will not be surprised if this happens, but how about making absolutely no noise, chanting or anything during the Grimsby game next week, even if we score! Then we'll see whether the players accuse us of not caring and I will write to them and tell them that that is rich coming from them!! I predict that we will lose 4-1 at Brum and draw 1-1 with Grimsby, after going ahead in both games. It seems that once we score one, we must score another to stop the relaxation factor coming to the fore. Anyone heard football being described as a complicated game? Nah, thought not.
Secret Agent
Voice of reason, looking for a role on Question Time with Dimbleby! - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 23:07:32 (GMT)

im wondering if john goodman is as good at coaching strikers as he was at being one . oh shit
JH
- Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 22:49:10 (GMT)

Jake - no need for a whip round my friend, I'll do it for nothing. FL will help me.... FL - I'm totally fed up with it too. My update tonight will explain everything I feel at the moment. It's not depression, it's sheer anger.
REPD
About to commit mass murder down the Bank Of England tomorrow morning - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 22:36:03 (GMT)

CRYSTAL PALACE 3 WIMBLEDON 1. I can't fucking well believe it. How shit can we get? Womble 'til I die? Sod that.
Womble 'til I die
Wimbledon - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 22:28:29 (GMT)

I'd do it for free. REPD: Time for the second cull, as you put it. I've had enough of this.
Florida John
....Absolutely Furious. - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 21:53:59 (GMT)

oi rob if you got the firearms then how would it cost us ( have a wip round like ) to have him put down john (no)HART SON
jake
aldershot - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 21:50:17 (GMT)

FOR SALE: One fat Welsh (so called) striker. No pace, No interest. A 7Million flop. Offers please, if you have money to burn.
Florida John
Off to the Pub to get very drunk - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 21:45:31 (GMT)

whats all that about then a ? another defeat at shithurst or is it the players that make it so shite, maybee that was worth a couple of weeks free rent as we are so hard up?
jake
aldershite but rosier than shithurst - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 21:40:16 (GMT)

John Hartson: The boozy 7Million flop. Thats all there is to say.
Florida John
Hoping the OS commentry does not suffer too much net congestion today. - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 14:48:22 (GMT)

REPD - He said in an interview that if he knew that black and Asian people wear going to wear his clothes, he wouldn't spend so much time designing them... Not that I like his stuff anyway. Overpriced and tacky.
Nice Girl C
looking forward to tonight's match.... - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 14:46:37 (GMT)

C - eh? What has Mr Hilfiger said then?
REPD
Puzzled - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 09:57:44 (GMT)

Er, I wouldn't call clothes from Gap, DKNY (Donna Karen is a different matter) or that racist twat Tommy Hilwhateverhisname "label" stuff. They're hardly Louis Vuitton, Anya Hindmarch or Marks & Spencer now, are they?
Nice Girl C
the true label girl.... - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 05:42:58 (GMT)

im scared about 2morrow night...
Crazy Legs
will we play shit at home, or play well cos away? - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 18:30:05 (GMT)

come off it , if you think we are not playing bad then how come the only players we all praze up are the youngsters,because the seasoned pro's are no longer cutting the ice. it was nice to see us trying to pass it about fancy an all that at the start of the season but maybee now its time to play to fat boys benifit if he is to remain with us AND START TO BANG IT LONG and feed off the flicks ,it got us here in the first place . the celtic deal is still on i hear
jake
down the park - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 16:24:49 (GMT)

I am so glad that the football is so shit that we can talk about real issues, like clothes.
Gooseboy
Oxfam - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 15:26:10 (GMT)

REPD - dude no need to justify yourself. If it makes you happy (and it legal) then so be it. I just thought that it was a little weird as it contracticted your online image. I am however impressed that you never pay top dollar for anything. So you have now shattered your old image, now you are the well dressed, comfortable dude, who is a gun toting beer swilling celsi hating porn king. Like it!
Flawed
As you can see I am working hard today.... - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 14:59:51 (GMT)

Flawed - just one more thing about the Label Boy, er, label (thank fuck you haven't called me a Ladyboy....yet) - I never pay full price for anything (normally I pay 50% top whack) and indeed think that most stuff from people like Gap, DKNY, even Tommy Hilfinger is utter crap. It's a question of comfort and wearability. Did I ever tell you I wear KMart jeans? And to me, talking tactics are like talking about films - I neither understand them nor really care about the intrecies of them. I thought our defence wasn't really that bad Sat, WBA only had about one shot (bugger). BTW, what is plastique?
REPD
Still with the gun out, but will instead aim it at Celsi fans instead - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 14:53:24 (GMT)

REPD - You are correct and I apologise whole heartedly. It was sheer jealously that drove me to anger. If you get some devine happiness by wearing mass produced non-individual label garb who I am to diss you. Seriously though,(do you really not talk tactics?) were you not a little shocked by the formation and defensive selection on Saturday?
Flawed
Wondering if REPD knows how to make plastique? - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 14:47:44 (GMT)

Flawed - simple. Don't play Hawkins as a wingback. Play him as a left back, where he was mostly sublime. Oh, and least I can afford to wear labels.....
REPD
Breaking his unwritten rule of not talking about tactics - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 14:39:56 (GMT)

REPD - you have just answered the question yourself! That is the dilemma, Saturday showed we had no real width until Pecker came on. As impressed as I am with Hawkins this season he couldn't cut it as a wingback on the day. How many times did players drift back into the middle and then the midfield dog fights meant the ball didn't break for ages. We hardly attacked down the left all match. Enough said label boy....
Flawed
I may have a desk but I am lethal with a stapler, paper clips and an elastic band - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 14:31:39 (GMT)

Flawed - so, do we change the style to fit the player or change the player to fit the style? Both Crewe and Forest have proven that the latter may well be a better option. Oh yeah, never, ever diss a rogue gun toting beer swilling porn importer about what clothes he wears. You may have the desk protecting you, but I've got the firearms....
REPD
Even anarchic renegades are allowed to wear Calvin Klein - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 14:24:32 (GMT)

Hmmm personally think we aren't playing to his strengths. We need to putting in early crosses, not waiting for teams to get 8 men back in the box by the time Ardley eventually arrives at the byline and whips in a cross. Hartson doesn't have to pace to run at/past defenders. Pity about Robinson as he was meant to be good at getting in behind defenders and thus give a another attacking dimension. REPD - your crediability as the rogue gun toting beer swilling porn importer is seriously in question after your label clothing outburst dude. Can I ever take you seriously again knowing what pants you are wearing?
Flawed
Graciously accepting REPD's invite to diss him, and then hide behind my desk.... - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 14:12:37 (GMT)

Todays topic : Does the obvious fact that John Hartson is constantly not firing on all cylinders at the moment reflect in the way the club have treated him over transfers, or does it reflect in his general attitude towards the game? Discuss, no flaming unless it's particularly funny or vicious or aimed at me.
REPD
Inviting discussion - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 09:49:54 (GMT)

let me just explain a few facts to you all before you slag me off , I sat in the middle of the plough lane pitch with the rest of you lot or maybee not chanting We ll Never Go To Palace , i dont really want to go and line some other teams pocket so untill we do get a home ground that we feel we can win in i for 1 am not trekin across the south . and as for scapegoat if you have been supporting throughout our league days then you will recall that in most games win loose or draw they would at least try and over the last 12 or so months very very few of our current crop have given a toss about the predicament we are in. when we got Hartson i was overjoyed a player right out of the wimbledon mold but can any of you say he measures up to the likes of Fash or corky does he bollocks if he only gave half of what they gave the team then i wouldnt need to moan would i?
jake
aldershite - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 00:15:19 (GMT)

WTID - it certainly may :)
REPD
Ah, the joys of John Power whiskey - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 22:16:32 (GMT)

Sorry mr Dunford will a pint tues evening make up for this one?
WOMBLE TILL I DIE
- Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 22:02:50 (GMT)

WTID - Leicester want Hartson as well now, according to the Leicester Mercury. Replacement for Lennon apparently. OH, AND TURN THE FUCKING CAPS LOCKS OFF PLEASE. Thank you.
REPD
Looking for stuff - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 19:52:50 (GMT)

JAKE, GO AND WATCH ALDERSHOT, IT WILL BE MUCH CHEAPER AND MUCH BETTER THAN WATCHING THE DONS AT HOME, ALSO I BEG THAT HARTS DOES GO TO CELTIC. IT'LL GIVE US SOME MONEY AND WE CAN GET RID OF THAT FAT SHIT HEAD. IAIN H, GO TO AN AWAY GAME IT IS MUCH BETTER THAN AT SHITHURST PARK. AND I AGREE THAT WE'VE GOT NO CHANCE OF GETTING TO THE PLAYOFFS.
Womble 'til I die
Wimbledon - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 19:46:55 (GMT)

YEAH, ASHLEY AGEY WAS GREAT SPECIALLY THE CHANCE THAT HARTSON SET UP 6 YARDS OUT AND HE PUT IT INTO ROW X, VERY GOOD. Also Jake, please go and watch Aldershot, people like you are just moany wankers, who love to have a moan, so we were shit yesterday and again pricks like yourself use hartson as a scapegoat, did you want him sold last saturday after he had put us 1-0 up at Norwich? thought not, so fuck off to Aldershot P.s why were you not at the game yesterday, after we won the last 2 leauge games ?
WOMBLE TILL I DIE
- Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 18:44:48 (GMT)

boy am i glad i didnt go my brothers face as he walked through the door at about half 6 ,bollocks. IF THE HERD HAS BSE IT GETS CULLED ,i hope the celtic deal goes through and FUCK THE FAT CUNT OFF and all the other uninterested shitcunts, i wonder if i can get a season ticket for away games ? or if you lot can get complementorys then yes please cause im not spending my hard earned on this sort of toss GET A GRIP OR IM OFF TO WATCH ALDERSHOT
jake
aldershite - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 15:26:45 (GMT)

SA/Iain H - I think the problem with the home form could really screw us financially, because we're not enticing people thru our gates in the form of our decent marketing (hey, I haven't slagged off WFC Marketing in 2 weeks, gimme a break :) ), and the "other" way you get in support, ie winning games, just ain't happening. Good to see that TB isn't slagging off the home fans though, he suggested that our defence was pretty good yesterday (true) and that Rob Gier played well (also true), it's up the other end that's the problem (very true).... Dom - thanx for the comments :) I think one problem TB is having this season is that his backroom staff isn't really that good (ie MH). He really could do with somebody like the paedo, yes I know I've given Mr Rix a little bit of a hard time in the past, but I for one would welcome him with open arms and closed legs if it meant that it got WFC out of its current rut..... GBLB - amazingly, yesterday I really did think back to that article last year where I wrote our squad in general wasn't Prem quality, and in many instances is not good enough for the first division. When you consider that the good players I put down yesterday were in general the "new" ones, it does at least give me some hope, and that it's the older players who are letting us down in many ways. Liverpool had the same problem in 1993, they had a mass clearout as well. Have a theory about Ardley and Gayle : I've heard stories at other clubs that certain players *have* to play because of influence within the camp, regardless of age or current eptitude. Methinks that there is pressure within WFC that certain players have to play for political reasons. Witness last year, similar thing happened. I would like to have this theory disproved, but at the moment I can't think of any other reasons. Agree 110% with JH, and I think Trond went off with a knock.
REPD
Looking up what acerbic means - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 12:53:55 (GMT)

Spot on again with your match report REPD. I seem to recall last season that you wrote an article pointing out that our problem was the quality of team, basically saying that most of squad was rubbish and would not get into many other Premiership teams. Events last season supported your analysis, and I'm afraid this season it is more of the same but at a lower level. Basically, hardly any of the players on show today would make the first team of those sides challenging for promotion. In fact I'd say that some of the midfielders on display for us today would struggle to cut it in division 2. And can anyone explain to me why TB carries on our OGEM's trick of constantly starting with Gayle and Ardley, despite their ineptitude? I suspect that TB is starting with Hartson, despite wanting rid, because he knows he is still a potentaial asset who would be devalued through being dropped, but no manager in their right mind would buy Gayle and Ardley. Does TB actaully rate these two? Then again judging by him bringing off Trond for Hunt, maybe he does.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Please start with Pecker on Tuesday - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 02:05:49 (GMT)

I assume "royalle uni" was a reference to above. :-) Anyway, glad to have you back, as I missed your acerbic commentary in the wake of the Norwich game. What a load of rubbish indeed. I really hope that we're going to offer Kiddie toucher a job this week. No, I'm not a nonce-sympathiser, I just don't think Burton's up to it on his own. I'm sure he'll make a good manager sometime in the future, but that's a long way off, and we ain't got that sort of time to waste. Final sour thoughts: why isn't Pecker starting? and what's the betting we get beat by Palace Tuesday night? My money says we will... Anyway, welcome back, and keep it coming, mate.
Dom
Royaume Uni - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 01:45:10 (GMT)

I agree with your assessment of today's game. No fucking way are we going up this year. Playoff spot is hugely unlikely. We badly need a captain, a goal poacher and a decent midfielder that can create. I'm seriously thinking of not buying a season ticket next year and using the money for away games.
Iain H
NW10 - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 00:47:49 (GMT)

Sorry about my post below saying we would win 2-0. I assumed that the team would be up for it after losing 3-1 at the Hawthorns. I also assumed that we would be playing for 90 minutes rather than 35. Should haven known better I suppose! I have now watched the new team play 17 times since TB took over and only seen us win three times. I admit that I should be grateful after last season, but I fear that many of our fans who expected us to walk this division will not be turning up at our "home" games if we don't sort it out sharpish (8 goals in eleven games including the Worthy at Selhurst, and anybody who missed Gillingham will only have seen 4 in 10!). Something needs to be done as I can't see us beating Palarse if we play like we did today, let alone Brum next week. Doh!
Secret Agent
Pizza Express, Banstead - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 21:36:57 (GMT)

Today's match in three words: SHIT, SHIT, SHIT. I got Complementary tickets, so I did'nt have to pay to watch us play our worst second half at Shitehurst ever. Fatty Hartson seems to be getting worse all the bloody time. Agyemang was decent, though.
Ashley
Wimbledon - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 21:32:26 (GMT)

That was pants!!
Dan (HTB)
Buy British (mmmmm) - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 18:30:28 (GMT)

So who are you then Skinhead Thug? Do I know you?
Mac
Realising we'll be lucky to make the play-offs - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 17:57:40 (GMT)

ST - can't do most Saturday away games due to the wife's work committments and a couple of young kids (one of whom is coming with me today). Hope to see you by the programme seller known as Phil!! 2-0 to us today BTW.
Secret Agent
Just finished the decorating! - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 13:11:20 (GMT)

HTB - yes, for I have returned. And my ZIP drive is fucked.
REPD
Leather jacket by Danier, denim shirt and boots by Timberland, briefs by CK, jeans by KMart - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 11:59:32 (GMT)

Flash Bastard - Welcome back then!!
Dan (HTB)
Ahh ahh ahh staying alive - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 11:49:53 (GMT)

This week hartson's mostly been linked with Celtic
JH
Up North - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 10:31:01 (GMT)

The Scotish record yesterday reported that Fat Boy Hartson (he ate all the pies and drunk all the beer fat bastard)was on his way to Celtic on loan untill the end of the season with a veiw to a 5.5 million deal , Bet hes injured again today bollocks im not coming to watch we are bound to get stuffed .BRING ON PECKER hes a star in the making
jake
aldershite - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 10:27:40 (GMT)

All - I am now back in Royalle Uni. Arrived at 0810 GMT this morning. Will be at the game today, I'll be the tired looking one :)
REPD
Home - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 10:10:20 (GMT)

ST - I do know you, yes. Don't know your real name though.... SA - actually, I don't do too badly with jetlag (famous last words), and at least I don't collapse on flights.
REPD
Laptop Lane, Philly Airport - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 22:57:29 (GMT)

i am sorry secret agent my friend, i was unable to attend if i have any spares from Harts, Feuer or gayle i`ll sort you out for a big quarter pounder with cheese, deal? Your the geezer who came up to me at shitehurst after i got you a ticket for WBA yeah? are you going up to St Andrews ?
Skin Head Thug
Kent - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 18:48:41 (GMT)

Skinhead Thug - where were you on Wednesday mate? I had to pay �12 to watch us lose because you weren't there to get me a complimentary!!! Not good enough mate!
Secret Agent - but not David Shayler!
Home - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 18:42:27 (GMT)

REPD - will any of us be able to tell if you are jetlagged or will we assume that you had a Bud too many?! ;-)
Secret Agent
Jog pants and t shirt for me! - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 18:40:40 (GMT)

Do u know who i am REPD ?
Skinhead Thug
KENT - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 18:40:13 (GMT)

Flawed - yes, I normally Farley it before the game. Tomorrow may be different and I may just go straight in the ground
REPD
Sorting it out - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 18:29:01 (GMT)

REPD - do you do the Farley? (I know you don't drink at the game)
Flawed
Flawed HQ - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 18:17:10 (GMT)

Flawed - I'm arriving back in England Saturday at 8.45am. I therefore should be at the game tomorrow - however, I'll be the jetlagged one :)
REPD
Kinko's reproduction and internet shop, Market Street, Philadelphia, PA - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 17:55:32 (GMT)

REPD - are you back in time for the match tomorrow?
Flawed
Flawed HQ - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 16:03:42 (GMT)

FL - alternatively, you could just use your real name, like me :)
REPD
About to make a trip downtown - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 21:47:22 (GMT)

Yeah, but I don't like FL much so I want to cut the link.
Florida (Identity crisis) John
Mad House Florida - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 21:11:44 (GMT)

CL - I did buy some Calvin Klein boxers for myself, very good for the cold weather here (windchill temp in Philly today is -2C). Cost $10.... Hash - yes.... FL - just stick to FL :) ... For everyone that went to Man Shitty yesterday, much kudos. Apparently the coaches got bricked by local Mancs, which sums them up
REPD
Wearing Polo Ralph Lauren denim shirt and reading glasses - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 19:36:30 (GMT)

Don't know, might actually go for Dallas or JR or something er....
Florida....er ....Texas..er ..John
Florida, checking Airtran - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 18:53:42 (GMT)

REPD: peace before it gets out of hand?
Hash
- Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 18:35:35 (GMT)

Rob, can you pick me up a pair of Calvin pants cheers mate
Crazy Legs
bored - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 14:04:14 (GMT)

Just read on Trond Andresons Web Page that Tor Pederson was him room mate in Manchester yesterday. Does this mean that Pederson is now fit again or just that the club are making him go with the team every where so that he can not improve his golf handicap at our expense?
samsara
- Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 13:38:30 (GMT)

If your gonna fight ,then fight otherwise shut the fuck up .defeat at man c and old frank mc off of sky said all hartson done was fall over cause it was a bit slippy.Wanker.
Plough Lane MASSIVE
MONGOLIA - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 11:51:28 (GMT)

REPD - I never really took you as a 'label' guy. Suddenly I see your credability plummet like Peter Fear's career....
Flawed
REPD and firearms go together like porn and beer - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 09:07:15 (GMT)

FL - Nice one. Can I still call you FL or will I have to refer to you as TX from now on? Yours, wearing KMart and Boston Bruins t-shirt...
REPD
Hilton Garden Inn, Center City, Philadelphia - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 03:46:51 (GMT)

Mr REPD: I will become Texas John in January. Nice.
Florida John
Wearing Ben Sherman, as usual - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 23:02:38 (GMT)

Flawed - in my defence, I should point out that I only bought ONE shirt in Gap, that was an outlet shop anyway so it doesn't count :) Usually, I'm a Timberland guy.... Oh, and I should point out that I can easily buy firearms over here
REPD
Off to find Will Smith, and kill him - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 22:22:55 (GMT)

So therefore REPD will be easily spot at the next home match - he'll be donned in denim and doing a fucking stoopid dance to gay music. GAP - shit your standards have dropped dude.
Flawed
You take coffee I'll take tea my dear - I like my toast done on one side... - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 15:34:02 (GMT)

REPD: Why don't you and Hash just have a proper row and get it over with? I can supply the necessary tools and possibly even the venue too.....
fatHippy
working, lurking, shirking, jerking me gherkin - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 07:29:52 (GMT)

HTB - I'm not flash. But I was shopping in Gap today :)
REPD
Florida today, Philadelphia tomorrow - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 22:39:08 (GMT)

REPD - If you're not a hypocrite you're certainly a flash bastard. How the fuck do you end up in the States all the time? I too wouldn't mind seeing a bit of Britney on Fox. (Nice my arse!!)
Hetheboss
a london address - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 14:22:20 (GMT)

Hash - a few points. (1) I'm 25, I took my last GCSE about 9 years ago. (2) I won't bother listing the amount of times you say we're going to do shit, then we have a reasonably good game and then you totally change your tune. Don't believe me? Just read Jonesy's guestbook in a quite and sober mood and see what I mean. (3) Thing is with JH, how long will he be playing well? Admittedly, I didn't go to Naarwich (unsurprisingly), but I'm being serious when I can say I can count on one hand only the amount of games where he's played like a 7m GBP player. (4) Me have a snotty attitude? Yeah, probably. Tends to happen when I get accused wrongly of being a hypocrite
REPD
No surrender to the C&A - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 19:46:24 (GMT)

to be quite honest ,i dont mind the fact that weve been relegated but since joe was pushed out ? i feel that many key players ie Hartson ,Andersen etc who the youngsters look up to just dont give a fuck substandard performances are bollocks , i havnt seen us win yet this seson apart from on telly . if the team gave 100% and loose thats fine at least they tried and gave there all but the performances at home have been compleatly PANTS and with 15 minutes to go my frustration reaches its peak as LEABURN GETS UP AND STARTS WARMING UP NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO i like Hartson but i just feel it would be in everybodys best interst if he went anyware PS my hometown got smashed up by 50 or so Brighton fans tossers
jake
aldershite - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 19:27:15 (GMT)

REPD: If you read W&WW you will find that I have taken my last comment back. I accept that it was out of order. But the rest stands.
Hash
- Monday, November 27, 2000 at 18:26:33 (GMT)

REPD: Listen to me now, and listen good. OK, perhaod you were being sacastic in your comment about being the "chief Hartson basher" but IMO you certainly are. The fact that you are perfectly happy to slag off and "bash" Hartson at just about everything he does, even if he has scored 10 goals in 16 games, yet you were one of the people who got most annoyed when the anti-Drillo crew came along (and this was when it became clear that Drillo was no motivater, could not get his ideas through to the team to start with, and the bits he could get through did not get through well enough hence the losing streak), is nothing but pure HYPOCRISY. You say that my views change with the wind. errrrrrrrrr. ok then. Perhaps you have the Lisbie situation in mind. When I decided to think positive. Well, errrrrrrrr, I wasn't being serious. Name me any other time? I doin't mean to start a slagging bash here REPD, but you really need to sort your attitude out, you've got your GCSEs this May!
Hash
making sure this gets to you - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 18:12:13 (GMT)

Tony H - and I've heard it on just as good authority that we aren't. So there.
REPD
Land of the free, and the Dimpled Chad - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 03:15:38 (GMT)

Your lot coming here or what? Got in on very good authority that you are. How much is a season ticket? Best standard of footie we've ever seen here is Tesco 'A' v Woughton Berties.
Tony H
Milton Keynes - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 23:04:59 (GMT)

Unfortunately, this is the major problem with loan players. BTW, was Naarwich good? I gave up with the OS commentary after 10 minutes
REPD
Britney Spears on Fox, nice - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 21:01:07 (GMT)

Harley was on the bench for the Celsi scum, so I guess despite ours and even the players wishes, the one-month loan wasn't extended to three.
Clocky
Gettin' down with the Renegades of Funk - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 20:04:42 (GMT)

Has Harley gone back to Celsi?????
Crazy Legs
at home, happy - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 17:14:47 (GMT)

the official site, says Hartsons not playing, then he scores , strange
ME again
fgdfgd - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 16:01:15 (GMT)

Why isn't Hartson playing ? huh ? whats going on now ?
Marki Glynni
Yahoo.com games, reversi room , very sad , but good for slagging off yanks - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 13:50:16 (GMT)

Just getting ready to go to bed to catch the early train for tommorow at liverpool street. http://website.lineone.net/~dons88
Gary.F
Aldershot - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 22:37:13 (GMT)

give karlsson a go and angrybloke get rid of Hartson ,Euell ,Gayle and can the fitness of Ardley be improved or has he joined THE HE AIT ALL THE PIES MASSIVE
Jake
Aldershot - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 19:56:25 (GMT)

Yup, I'm back. And most Floridians are dumb :)
REPD
Davenport, FL - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 17:36:27 (GMT)

Damn! 1.....2.....3....er
Todunbtovote John
Todumbtovote - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 23:11:11 (GMT)

Mark (sorry everyone else) - one more thing. I shall of course be wearing my Bruins/Red Sox/Celtics t-shirts this next week. That'll confuse them :)
REPD yet again
Sorry dudes, I haven't spoken to Mr Sullivan for ages - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 21:52:01 (GMT)

Mark Sullivan (again) - I should point out that I have business interests in FL, so therefore most of my trips to the USA involve a visit to the Toodumbtovote state. Ever since Northwest stopped flying from London to Boston it's been a little bit tricky. However, Delta are now going to do London-Boston in July 2001....
REPD again
14% room tax in PA? Do what? - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 21:50:05 (GMT)

Mark Sullivan - sadly, I won't be in Bawston, primarily because I couldn't get a cheap enough flight. I will however be in Florida for a week then Philadelphia for about 48 hours. Rest assured, next time I'm able to, I shall be in Boston. Although as FL John will tell you, last time I went to Beantown I almost got shot..... Olsen - no. Not officially.
REPD
Considering packing a WFC scarf... - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 21:45:55 (GMT)

is REPD a spy?
Olsen
Nellie# - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 21:41:00 (GMT)

REPD-you're coming to the US of A, but no visit to Boston? Well with all the local teams in the crapper, having the Dons mid table in Div. 1, with a chance to go top six, is making my fall. Plus scum in fourteenth and cheating spurs floundering-nice all around. Please reconsider a visit to our sunny climate(laugh loudly here). Maybe we'll have a Pres by the time you leave!
Mark Sullivan
Boston Mass USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 21:09:35 (GMT)

Olsen's Army - Looks like it. I still like Johnny though. Just wish he puts in more effort.
Nice Girl C
Realising that she is the only frequent visitor of this guestbook! - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 15:10:42 (GMT)

Can someone confirm that ? JH is staying? Luv of the club or something or just dodgy health again?
Olsen's Army
- Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 12:56:08 (GMT)

You do realise that JH staying has severely buggered up my next front page.......
REPD
Testing his ZIP drive - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 12:25:54 (GMT)

Well, this Lisbie guy. F*** o**. I don't want him to join the Super Dons anyway. Who does he think he is? Ronaldo? I am sure if we tell Ronaldo that we would like him to come and play for Wimbledon, he would jump on the chance. On second thought, maybe not...
Nice Girl C
Having a Starbuck mocha...mmm.... - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 10:09:08 (GMT)

From what I hear Harts passed the medical but the clubs cant agree a fee (mainly coz Lisbie doesn't fancy coming to us).
DonBaz
Dreaming of somewhere sunny - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 09:18:23 (GMT)

Most "normal" people don't follow the Dons, though.
kris
croydon - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 23:04:13 (GMT)

Nope. I will be here all the time.
FL
FL - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 17:50:23 (GMT)

FL - are you going to be in Philadelphia within the next couple of weeks?
REPD
Dick around like Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 17:25:56 (GMT)

USA or Manchester...Hmm. Let me know if your passing this way fella. I can give you John Hartson's leaving present.
Florida John
Florida USA - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 17:14:25 (GMT)

GD - "Hartson passes medical". Three words I'd never thought I'd hear in the same sentence :) Yup, I did get home fine....
REPD
Settling credit card bills, sorting out insurance, packing, yup I'm done - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 16:54:10 (GMT)

Hartson has passed the medical at Chalton so he has played his last game for the Dons methinks. REPD, did you manage to get a lift home from City ground ok?
Girlie Don
Just popping my head around the door.. - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 13:02:07 (GMT)

C - very rough guestimate of 19 visits to the US, 20 by Thursday. Been to Maine Road 5 times. Most normal people, given a choice between the US and Manchester would pick the USA every time :)
REPD
Trying to find his Hilton HHonors card - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 10:35:14 (GMT)

REPD - Let's do this little exercise. Write down the number of times you've been to the States (21, I think?) and write down the number of times you've been to Maine Road, now compare the two figures.
Nice Girl C
thinks that REPD cannot count... - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 10:02:00 (GMT)

CL - I'm allergic to asprin.... C - I've been to Maine Road loads of times. Hence that's why I'm going to the States :)
REPD
Managed to scald himself today - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 09:08:57 (GMT)

REPD - You prefer going to the States to going to Maine Road???
Nice Girl C
Incredulous... - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 01:24:15 (GMT)

Take an aspirin before your flight
Crazy Legs
goodnight - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 23:19:10 (GMT)

CL - Drama queen? Are you calling me Elton John or something? :)
REPD
Looking forward to an 8 hour trip of thrombosis catching body positioning - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 21:56:44 (GMT)

drama queen
Crazy Legs
getting MP3s from Napster - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 21:46:35 (GMT)

C - er, no. Actually, I suppose I ought to announce it here : from this Wednesday (22nd) through to the 2nd December, I won't be in the UK because I'm going on a business trip to the USA (Florida then Philadelphia), so I won't actually be updating - save for this guestbook. Ultimately I'm going to miss Naarwich and Man Shitty away, though given how much both those games will cost me I'm doing the cheap option :)
REPD
Realising that his announcement didn't half sound dramatic - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 15:52:57 (GMT)

REPD - You're not thinking of pulling the plug, are you?
Nice Girl C
Worried.... - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 15:07:58 (GMT)

Major announcement tonight regarding the sites immediate future.
REPD again
Public Info Service - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 12:53:14 (GMT)

C - he had a so-so game, nobody really had a stinker. That said, I think plenty of people wanted to garott him for the fuck up for the Forest goal. That said, he did supply the cross for the corner...
REPD
Maybe booking a flight to FL today - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 09:08:20 (GMT)

Am I right to think that Ardley had a bad game?
Nice Girl C
Reading REPD's match report with interest.... - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 03:00:56 (GMT)

thanks for the report mr #REPD
Crazy Legs
seriously thinking he should adopt an away games policy - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 00:38:38 (GMT)

Poor old George Graham I really do hope........
Florida John
During a short break in celebrations - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 22:09:20 (GMT)

Phew, that was a stroke of luck getting a lift back to SW19 Towers..... anyway, will do an update tonight, complete with pictures. I do however have a couple of bruises thanks to Trond...
REPD
Bloody hell, that was quick - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 20:56:17 (GMT)

FJ - you really are a funny guy! You'll be offering commiserations to George Graham next!!
Secret Agent
Home - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 20:34:25 (GMT)

I do hope Bryan Robson can get things going at Middlesborough, the poor man is having some terible luck.
Florida John
Who the fuck is Johnny Hartson.... - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 18:58:02 (GMT)

Firstly, can I explain that the Tipper Gore posting was not actually done by me, rather one of my twisted mates who borrowed my computer. Arsehole. Secondly, selling JH/JE etc may be "easy" but unfortunately most profitable. Be honest, who of the deadwood can we get rid of? Especially considering the current climate? Thirdly, don't expect a Forest update tonight if the trains really are that fucked
REPD
Still looking for a flight next week to MCO - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 09:09:43 (GMT)

What's happening to this Guestbook? Came in this morning and saw all these weird messages about REPD fancying Tipper Gore? I thought this Guestbook is about football (and maybe the occasional slagging off of the webmaster)?
Nice Girl C
in shock! - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 02:20:10 (GMT)

My god say what you want about Hartson, but he certainly generates debate in cyberspace like no other Wimbledon player. But really, thinking we'll turn the corner when he goes is rather wishful. There are others who have been in the shade due to fat one, who, IMO, have been doing more damage with their mediocrity but have been able to hide behind the Welshman's ability to engender controversy and attention. Getting rid of the likes of Euell and Hartson is hardly brave, rather it is easy: they are decent players and are wanted by other clubs. It is what happens with the likes of Gayle, Roberts, Kimble, Blackwell, Ardley, Leaburn that is most important. These floundering mediocrities are all, doubtless, on Premiership type wages but can barely cut the mustard against average divsion one outfits. Added to that the likes of Thomas, Robinson, Selley, Hunt (TB's transfer dealings have left alot to be desired) and it is clear that the selling of JH is hardly a sign that our decline is coming to an end.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Wondering if anyone's explained to Dubya about the Balkans - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 23:46:46 (GMT)

Lisbie was at Charlton long before players of the quality of Johannson arrived and I don't think he would score goals that Hartson has scored either . He is 23 , has had oppertunity to prove himself at Charlton but is not good enough . I want a replacement like Mendonca because he is experieced and has a track record or a lower league player like Neil Harris from Milwall . I can accept Hartson going if the money is right and the replacement is good , this deal offers neither .
Gregg
Ulster - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 23:45:07 (GMT)

OK Lisbie has scored 2 goals in 50 games, but how old is he and how long a run has he had in a team with Johansson and J Hunt in it (be honest, we could use both of these well). BFJ has scored only one goal that I would deem to be something special (ie where nobody else would have scored given the same opportunity) and that was his first at Huddersfield. The others have been the sort that Lisbie (or Leaburn?) could have scored in the same situation. What will piss me off is if we get a striker who is quick, supplemented with a couple of quick wingback type players who get to the byline and provide good crosses. Reason? This sort of service has been severly lacking in almost all of the games I have seen this season. But if REPD thinks that there would be a squad benefit in BFJ going, then so be it, no one player is bigger than the team (not now he has slimmed down a bit!!). WTID
Secret Agent
Grateful that all the f***wits seem to find Jonesy's site to post their argumentative nonsense! - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 23:28:25 (GMT)

Hmm. This site for American politics, state taxes and dentistry, another site for football...
the Wizard of Oz
checking out the other site - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 23:11:23 (GMT)

Where did you get your info on Lisbie , he is crap . The facts show he has scored 2 goals in 50+ appearance , that is even worse than Mr Leaburn had for Charlton . He may be fast but we already have Agyemang . What i am saying is I don't want another waste of space squad player with no ability taking the place of a proven International . We need more money and a better player in exchange for this to be anywhere near acceptable , if not , prepare for a long and goal -less winter.
Gregg
Ulster - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 23:04:06 (GMT)

Hmmm, this really has got out of hand. No, I don't really fancy Tipper Gore. Not without a paper bag over my head anyway.
REPD
Er.... - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:50:05 (GMT)

Fuck you Dunford, she's MINE...
Katherine Harris
Promising to make Al Gore's life a misery - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:49:03 (GMT)

Hate to admit it, but I kinda fancy Tipper Gore.
REPD
Who thinks this is getting out of hand - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:46:28 (GMT)

Fuck Al Gore, I'd like Tipper...
Katherine Harris
I love being FL Secretary Of State - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:43:25 (GMT)

Fuck you Al, I want a real man...
Tipper Gore
Greasing herself up - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:41:06 (GMT)

mmmm......mmm......mmmm....mmmmm....
Goerge W. Bush
Broward County Mental Healthcare Facility - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:28:50 (GMT)

Shut the fuck up, I'm trying to electricute somebody
George W. Bush
Austin - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:21:38 (GMT)

Hey, that's not fair. I specifically asked for recounts in areas where I knew I would win. I especially asked for all of my opponents ballots to be rejected...
Al Gore
Washington - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:20:53 (GMT)

mmmm....mmmm.mmmm.mmmm....mmmm
Florida John
Broward County Mental Healthcare Facility - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 22:13:32 (GMT)

SA - no, FL definitely isn't mad, though anyone who looks at him would probably agree that he's an axe murderer :) The JH deal really has to go through for all concerned parties : not only do Charlton "lose" out (ho ho) if it flops but so do we. Why? Because then it will virtually impossible to motivate him, and people I doubt will be so inclined to give him backing anymore. Point to ponder : if JH was supposed to be so motivated after Rangers told him to piss off, why did he give the impression that he didn't give a fuck?
REPD
Testing out AOL Flat Rate - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 18:38:13 (GMT)

Florida John is not mad, well he wasn't when I met him at Oodersfield. He may have some interesting opinions, but they are made from the head as much as the heart and in the end he is usually right. Personally, I wouldn't miss BFJ as I feel that he is not the player he was at Arsenal (mind you would Anelka or Henry look good playing for us??). However, I think that he will fail the medical and we will end up getting pissed because he hasn't gone!! If this is the case and he was going to accept less money at CAFC, then we should reduce his wages accordingly, or send him somewhere on loan. I wouldn't even mind sending him to Spudz (only joking! or am I?). Unlike BFJ, I'm WTID!!
Secret Agent
Home - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 18:30:15 (GMT)

He IS after me!
Sam Hammam
Running away from Florida John - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 18:18:23 (GMT)

No! He's after me!
Carl Cort
Running away from Florida John - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 18:17:24 (GMT)

He's coming for me!
Egil Olsen
Running away from Florida John - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 18:00:59 (GMT)

What's he doing with that axe?
Alan Curbishley
Looking at a picture of Florida John - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 17:39:06 (GMT)

Ah nice.
Florida John
Smiling at a picture of Alan Curbishley - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 16:15:12 (GMT)

DC - no idea why he's captain, I do know though that in the past certain players have taken the captaincy without consulting anyone and indeed against the will of the other players (and no, I'm not referring to REMBE either). I've now enrolled in the Florida John school of John Hartson, so you know my opinions on him going...
REPD
Who's been neglecting this site for a little while - updates tonight methinks - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 16:07:05 (GMT)

How long can a club like ours stand having a cap't who's clearly wants to sail to foreign waters (even though him and Barrett appear clueless how to charter them)?
DC
Sutton - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 15:41:20 (GMT)

GB - check out the CAFC site, seems like Curbishley is trying to put cold water on the deal....
REPD
Wondering why it's so cold - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 11:51:53 (GMT)

Someone tell me this. Hartson fails two medicals. Charlton come in and try to buy him. Do they not suspect that he might fail a medical. Does his fat cat agent not suspect that his 10% or whatever may not occur. Its like entering a three legged horse for the Grand National, they are never going to take you on no matter what. Football clubs and agents really are stupid aren't they. I mean this shows how many school drop outs and fucked up alcoholics are running and taking part in our 'National Sport'. Arse I say, arse.
Gooseboy
cloud cuckoo land - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 11:24:46 (GMT)

C - well, they'll have JH going to chew over now. I fully expect the following quotes to appear somewhere : "no ambition", "mid table mediocrity", "bad planning", and the ubiquitos "asset stripping". If each phrase is used 100 times, I will donate a penny to Banardos.
REPD
Hey kid, take my advice, you don't wanna step into a big pile of shit - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 09:24:17 (GMT)

When will the Olsen v Kinnear, Olsen is a Murderer, REMBE is crap/god debates end in WISA chat?
Nice Girl C
Wanting to go home..... - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 09:14:52 (GMT)

For those who care, go to http://members.tripod.com/repd/news_082000.html, go to the 30th August entry and see what I wrote last time we tried to sell JH.
REPD again
Reading stuff he wrote a little while ago - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 23:07:49 (GMT)

FL - we haven't sold him yet. Hold your horses, he'll probably fail the medical as usual
REPD
Another bloody recount in Florida. Whatever next? - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 22:31:22 (GMT)

Rob: Thanks got the message. I don't think I've ever been so happy about losing a player, well except Vaughan Ryan.
FLJ
Off to celebrate - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 22:27:52 (GMT)

All - bearing in mind I do plenty of plugs on his site, I feel it's only fair to redirect you to www.weirdandwonderfulworld.com for a potential selling of JH. How true it is I don't know, but I think that given the way he apparently seems to cause trouble, I don't think it's a time to weep.
REPD
Jezus, has everyone died or something? - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 21:55:54 (GMT)

C - oops. Too late. Rather than open up old wounds, here's a thought : Past and current form is mainly down to the players at WFC being generally a law unto themselves. Discuss
REPD
So busy he may even miss the Eire match tonight :( - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 14:05:43 (GMT)

*** WARNING FOR REPD *** - I don't think you should read the latest article written by REMBE for football247.com.
Nice Girl C
Being nice as usual... - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 06:24:18 (GMT)

FL - ironically, my parents are flying Continental tomorrow... it's only their very presence in FL which ensures that I would have got free accomodation :) Oh, and for everyone else, Andreas Lund is receiving medical treatment at WFC. A surefire way to end your career.
REPD
Who's planning to fly United in January hereby boosting his Frequent Flyer Program account to 20,000 miles - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 21:32:43 (GMT)

I would not take Continental for all the tea in China.
FLJ
Still being boring - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 21:28:06 (GMT)

FL - check your email box for a reply. I'm afraid the trip is off :( Ah well, NYC in January it is (PS: sorry to everyone else for boring the fuck out of you, this was so the editor of this site could earn some money...)
REPD
About to firebomb the HQs of TWA, British Airways, American and Continental for making his life a fucking misery - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 21:16:04 (GMT)

Check Email. As I say I may be able to run yer up there if you are at the right time.
FLJ
FL - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 18:34:03 (GMT)

FL - yes it is. But that still doesn't help me get from Miami to Orlando, unless JH is willing to be my chauffer :)
REPD
Who could probably find �266 from somewhere, I'll earn that money back anyway down there - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 18:30:36 (GMT)

Its a nice thought isn't it!
Florida John
Still here - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 18:29:19 (GMT)

FL - tried your website. All I seem to get is a picture of John Hartson getting decapitated.
REPD
Alternatively, I could just save my money and go to New York - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 18:27:21 (GMT)

Either that or if its Saturday/Sunday try WWW.floridajohn.com/fordmustang. As I am contemplating going to the Space centre this W/E.
Florida John
Florida - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 18:09:42 (GMT)

Very easy. South west airlines. WWW.SWA.com. Plus Delta and American Eagle run shuttles. Also some of the operators to the Keys operate, Orlando - Miami.
Florida Travel Advisor
Ft L. - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 18:03:25 (GMT)

Urgent message for FL - how easy is it to get from Miami to Orlando by plane?
REPD again
Panicking - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 17:36:49 (GMT)

FL - received. May have to knock Orlando next week on the head at this rate (cheapest : �266 on Air Canada via Toronto)
REPD
Going to a travel trade fair on Thursday so he can find out exactly why air fares are so fucking dear - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 17:04:26 (GMT)

Rob, check yer Email. I'm going to have a party when Hartson goes.
Florida John
Your online Travel Agent - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 15:31:17 (GMT)

Gareth A? Surely thats a long shot. I haven't ever known a player to be out for so long.
Hetheboss
your place or mine? - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 14:12:50 (GMT)

C - difference is, I learnt my tax law knowledge the dodgy way :) ..... Mordon - heard you first time. Currently, I am overseeing the validation of somebody's web site, ie checking that it all tallies up...... Dranged - have you met FL John perchance?
REPD
Still trying to get a sub �200 scheduled flight to Orlando next week - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 13:24:12 (GMT)

Our problems appeared to start when JH joined and IMO will continue until he goes. IMO he is a disruptive and an exremely bad influence on the rest of the team. A clear out of the dead wood and a belief in the young players this year together with a return to fitness of Kenny C and Gareth A = this year consolidation / next year promotion
Heathcliffe's Alter Ego .. otherwise known as Dranged
- Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 13:09:16 (GMT)

"About to start work on a mammoth project that has to be finished today" So what do you do?
Mordon
At the coalface being nosey - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 13:00:18 (GMT)

"About to start work on a mammoth project that has to be finished today"
Mordon
At the coalface - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 12:56:46 (GMT)

"About to start work on a mammoth project that has to be finished today"
Mordon
At the coalface - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 12:56:45 (GMT)

"About to start work on a mammoth project that has to be finished today"
Mordon
At the coalface - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 12:56:44 (GMT)

REPD - Er..in that case, I was taught tax law from a slightly different angle then...but you're right, it's boring with a capital "B".
Nice Girl C
On the subject to tax law.... - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 12:54:43 (GMT)

BTW, at last night's Celsi reserve game, a certain Lebanese tax cheat was spotted. He asked to come but left 15 minutes before the end. He was sitting with the Celsi crew......
REPD again
About to start work on a mammoth project that has to be finished today - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 09:38:44 (GMT)

C - tax law is horrible, all you need to know is how much you can get away with..... Wiz - so really, we're not doing as bad as we like to think..
REPD
Because US politics is of great interest to me, and it's my site anyway :) - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 09:25:01 (GMT)

"the Villa People's Lobby has vowed to continue to protest against the club's reluctance to invest in squad rebuilding...is the balance sheet and a nice stadium more important than on field success...whatever happened to the money for Ugo Ehiogu?" and "Everton could face financial ruin...Walter Smith may have to offload some players". Welcome to the real world of professional football.
the Wizard of Oz
observing life - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 07:27:39 (GMT)

cos Jonesey's got the market cornered in wrist slashing posts after Fulham defeat...
the Wizard of Oz
couldn't give a stuff about american politics - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 07:02:10 (GMT)

Why are we discussing the US tax system in this guestbook?
Nice Girl C
Never like tax law.... - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 01:31:35 (GMT)

.....but no state INCOME tax, as there is in MA. I have the fucking great big bill to prove it.
FLJ
FL - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 17:55:11 (GMT)

FL - yes there is state tax. They even put it on bloody newspapers (they don't do that in MA or IL). Apparently, Drillo didn't actually mention JH but the people who reported it must have got some sort of lead as to who got involved
REPD
Boring everyone else - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 17:44:57 (GMT)

............there is not state tax. But bloody federal tax is high enough.
FLJ
FL - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 17:38:20 (GMT)

Looking at the comments about JH from Drillo's book. A liitle bit of advice for John Hartson and his agent. Don't sue, I know who I believe. And I don't even like Drillo!
Floida John
Thumbing through Das Capital - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 17:37:09 (GMT)

FL - there isn't any income tax in FL is there? BTW, apparently Villa are in the hunt for a "top quality" striker. Well, as it so happens, we know someone.....
REPD
Expecting Mr Bush to give him a tax break for being nice about him - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 17:34:35 (GMT)

I wish they would put an end to the thing. Maybe Bush will lower the income tax. What happened to Man C's interest JH. Maybe I'll give Joe Royale a call and remind him that he still needs a quality player like JH. Heh heh!
Florida John
Reading Socialist Worker - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 17:27:22 (GMT)

FL - they've given a deadline of 5pm EST tomorrow for FL counts to be finished.... Gooseboy - last year I went to the CPFC reserves vs our reserves at their place. They had mostly yoof teamers, we had people like Michael Hughes and Andy Roberts. The CP players were much more up for it and won 2-1. I agree entirely with what you say, the youngsters we've seen wearing Tiny shirts this year seem MUCH more up for it
REPD
Who may be in Orlando within the next week or two if I get a cheap enough flight - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 17:21:53 (GMT)

I like Matt, he gets his round in. Right lads, time for one more before finishing training.
John Hartson
Rose & Crown - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 16:55:02 (GMT)

Matt le Tissier would be a disaster. he doesn't give a fuck either. Lets get hungry non league type players. I want to see some fight. FIGHT. I want to see the players coming out of the tunnel intimidating the opposition and trying to bite them not polietly applauding them as they waltz past. KIMBLE may be a bit cack but at least he has balls.
Gooseboy
d9fuzp9uf - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 16:45:32 (GMT)

Get rid of all the players and do what Palace did last season, stick in 11 kids who give a fuck. I'd rather watch youngsters trying to prove themselves than overpaid tossers like Hartson, Euell etc. I don't mind losing but losing because the players couldn't be fucked. I cannot wait to see Burton slash the wage bill by getting rid of all the shit.
Gooseboy
Gibbet Hill - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 16:30:59 (GMT)

That Matt Le Tissier rumour somewhere below, he'd fit in well IMO. Lazy and drunk.
Florida John
Florida - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 16:10:45 (GMT)

Rob, report is spot on. As you know I now rue the day we wasted 7million on Hartson. He ain't worth 7million and I fear his influence over other players makes it in our best interests to ship him out.
Florida John
Recount, recount, recount, recount, recount....zzzzzzzzzzzzzz - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 15:06:27 (GMT)

Agreed with pretty much most of the comments. Forwards are generally supposed to be quicker than defenders, yet not once this season have I seen one of our lot out pace a decent defender. I totally agree with Rob, we have no speed at all. Do you remember Beasent tonking the ball up to Fash (in his prime), who'd then outrun any defender in sight, and then take a poke at goal? Maybe not the most attractive sight in the world, but seeing any of our current lot running past anyone is uncommon (Kimble seems to have lost his ability to run at all). Could it be Shitehurst that causes this? No course not...the other teams have no problems at all, we need to get someone in who can run with the ball and then shoot on target......something we haven't got ATM. Bollox to Harston's 7 million!!!
Hetheboss
in the sunshine + wondering what to do with the 10.5 days holiday to be taken before the end of the year (WFC training ground?) - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 14:45:36 (GMT)

TB needs to stamp his authority...big time then!
Big Mick......
- Monday, November 13, 2000 at 14:17:04 (GMT)

DC - glad you've seen the light :) Seriously, this is exactly the thing that WFC seems to do too often : if you advertise that a player will be there, bust a gut to ensure that he DOES turn up. If they don't advertise that a player will be there but does turn up, it's a bonus. I hope that plenty complained to WFC about this, I didn't think my opinion of WFC marketing/PR could get any lower. It just has...... Big Mick - last year we went on a major fitness boost, with Daley Thompson, blood and weight tests. And look how the players responded. I think that those who want to get fit will, and those who won't, won't. It's attitude.
REPD
Anyone fancy going to a client for me this afternoon? Only I've spent all day on his fuckups - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 13:08:02 (GMT)

...and another thing...New captain? When fit Michael Thomas. It was a good short-term move to make JH captain for the Welshman needed responsibility to sort himself out. But BFJ just doesn't lead his players like a captain should. He should be replaced as captain, and I hope Terry has the balls to do it soon.
DC
sUTTON - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 13:03:48 (GMT)

Reading through the comments in guestbooks, I hear what people are saying.....the players that are selected for a game are mainly responsible for the outcome of a match and need to take that responsibilty on more often. Basic professionalism, giving 100% every game we don't seem toget from every player. I won't go into which players I think are seriously underperforming. TB needs a bit of kick up the backside too in sorting outgetting the players fitter and faster (anyone remember the days when we used to be the fitest team in the league...(under Harry Basset I suppose)) Sort out training, diet, player lifestyle etc... (i thought TB studied these methods extensively?) and we can build on the talent we have as there are some positives at the club.WTID
Big Mick......
who knows.. - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 12:57:05 (GMT)

REPD - don't blame you for not making it sat. am - I've often wondered why you're so keen on WFC boosting/overhauling its PR. Sitting outside James Thin bookshop 10.45am-11.30 drinking my over-priced hot chocolate made me see your point very clearly, as DISAPPOINTED Dons fans, and DONS FANS TO-BE (youngsters) were turned away without RE's signature. Shamefully we live in an age where MUFC book signings in London's Oxford St stop the traffic, but in the very heart of Wimbledon it's local team doesn't bother to send a replacement. Even a reserve would have done, Kjetil in plaster, an apologetic Kenny C, Reg, ANYONE! But narrr, they don't seem bothered. Why we bother sometimes I DON't know.
DC
Sutton, still angered - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 12:46:55 (GMT)

Reading the comments below, a common theme seems to be reoccuring : that of lack of professionalism. Methinks the priority from now on this season is to adopt some, and get rid of any of the players who aren't. This may mean keeping some of the "deadwood", but they'll probably be more worthy than those who aren't. TB may be bricking it at selling those who I think deep down he wants rid of, because of supporter backlash (believe me, I don't think he'll get a hard a time as he thinks), but we are never going to progress until those who are there for a good time and a good time only are dispatched off elsewhere....
REPD
Shitstirring (?) - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 11:51:16 (GMT)

Went along to the book-signing on Saturday with the intention of getting Stephen Crabtree's book signed by Robbie Earle for my son for his 17th. birthday next week. Get there and Stephen Crabtree and his entourage apologise profusely that he couldn't attend "due to having to attend a training meeting" Wonder what pub that was in? Anyway Stephen signed it. They took my name and address to pass to WFC in the hope that they could do something at a later date to conpensate for him non-appearance. FL - on the Northern Dons v. the Southern Dons, this was Brian Irvine's idea. He had suffered and recovered from MS and justnthought it would be a good idea to celebrate his retirement with a match against the southern Dons as they were a top Premiership club - how things have changed since '97.
Mordon
At the coalface - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 10:32:55 (GMT)

Because I haven't watched many Wimbledon matches this season, when I came over, even when we won 4 nil at Crewe, I knew then that we're gonna get slaughtered by Fulham, not so much because we have crappy players (oh yes, I know we do) but so few of our players adopt a professional approach to our games! The only comment I remember after my long haul flight is Tim's comment on Hartson when Hartson didn't run after a ball which was only 2 yards away from him. Our players are just so fucking lazy, it pisses me off!! I watched Leeds last night and while I detest Alan Smith and Lee Bowyer, they ran like a lunatic, they chased every single ball and they just didn't give up. If we have players like that, we wouldn't get slaughtered by Fulham. When is Burton going to wake up to the fact that no one should be allowed to run on the pitch as a Wimbledon player unless they promise to play until they drop. Bloody hell, I need to lie down...
Nice Girl C
So sick of Saturday's result that she spent the whole of yesterday in her brother's place fiddling with his Dreamcast, computer, hi-fi system, dvd machine, CDs, records...you name it, he has it.... - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 10:29:39 (GMT)

GBLB again - add Gier and Owusu to the list of those who will be coming on strong later on (hey that rhymes...). Gier was caught out with over-enthusiam at Barnsley and Owusu frightened the shit out of Crewe when he came on. One good thing to come out of Fulham, at least 99% of WFC fans now believe we won't automatically go up. Which should at least now put a degree of realism back in the place
REPD again
Anyone got an electrical charger to hand? - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 09:29:07 (GMT)

GBLB - unfortunately, not all 14 debutants this year will make the grade, that's what a rebuilding programme is all about.... MarkC - JK was due to turn up at a signing in Wimbledon (Books Etc) but didn't. He was double booked with a trip to Portugal. Interesting REMBE scoop though, I'll give Reuters your email address :)
REPD
Fiddling still with Compaq batteries - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 09:14:04 (GMT)

Superb match report Rob, I agree with just about all of it, although ofcourse Joe Kinnear did turn up for his book signing. I bumped into Robbie Earle after the game and asked why he didn't turn up ? He said "Because those who would have come along thought I was a **nt this time last year and wanted me out of the club, so I thought Fuck 'em". No charge for this scoop :)
MarkC
Purley Manor - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 23:48:26 (GMT)

REPD. Actually I used to quite like John Gayle, but those were different times indeed. Wish Hartson has some of his endeavour. Hate to say it but I do not believe we have progressed since last season. Of the 14 players you speak of, how many can you say are actually any good and will come through. Karlsson Davis, Hawkins..maybe Ageymang. The rest, well i'll take a lot of convincing about indeed. Why do i get the feeling that our glory years are long gone and a spell of complete mediocrity beckons, it is happened to plenty of other clubs.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Pissed but still thinks we're going nowhere - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 23:48:22 (GMT)

GBLB - hence the quote "it's time for part 2 of the mass cull". Have we progressed since the last time we lost 3-0 to Fulham? Yes and no. Yes, we're still playing really bad at times, but no, we've given 14 players their debut, and a great deal of them will be first teamers next year. Admittedly, I am singling out JH, but quite frankly he's our highest profile player and at times I think he's as effective as John Gayle was. If we'd only paid �1m for him I could just about tolerate his current performances. On the bright side, we do play better away from "home"....
REPD
Just looked at what "vituperation" means, but still sticks by it - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 23:31:55 (GMT)

REPD. Good match report as per usual. I think we have have to ask ourselves a serious question after yesterday's unsurprising piss-poor performance: how far have we come since our previous 3-0 routing by Fulham? Answer, IMO we have progressed not one jot. In a mediocre league, we are an average team who were thoroughly outplayed yesterday by a team who were hardly Man Utd. I cannot agree with your report more, aside from its vituperation against Hartson. Let's face it, you could substitute his name for a whole host of our players: Gayle, Kimble, Blackwell, Roberts, Ardley. I said it at the start of the season, it was no good Burton just getting rid of the Olsen signings, because we should all know now that the problems at the club goes deeper than mere personalities. Lets face it, Burton is not a magician and he has not brought us on since Drillo. There is a cancer in the club and it needs to be removed urgently: that means getting rid of Kimble, Gayle, Ardley, Hartson, Euell and Blackwell and bringing on the likes of Karlsson and Ageymang. My heart sank yesterday when Ardley came on at half time, proceeded not to get a single cross in, and appeared to have been taking tips form JH's nutritionist, yet still got a rousing reception from the Holmsdale. Enough is enough folks , it is time to get angry.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Who realises how shit we truly are - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 23:24:38 (GMT)

All - the Fulham report is (finally) up. Please send all legal subpoenas to fuckyou@sw19s-army.co.uk :)
REPD
If you fancy working 7 days a week, become self employed - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 22:42:50 (GMT)

Talk about the morning after! -Oh man,did i drown my sorrows last night!!
shifty
- Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 11:42:43 (GMT)

Oh, for FL again - isn't it funny how Toronto airport is always the place where you hear news you don't want to hear? :)
REPD again
Feeling slightly better now he's had his first drink in about a week - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 22:58:39 (GMT)

FL - don't worry, if you go to Wisconsin they'll put your vote in :)
REPD
Finished working 5 minutes ago, and I've got to do it tomorrow thru Thursday. Bah. - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 22:42:17 (GMT)

Morden Womble: I cannot vote here I am not a citizen, yet. And if I did I would not vote for Texas' answer to Adolf Hitler.
Florida John - One of the founder members of the Smyrna Labour party, membership 5.
Who got the result over the telephone at Toronto airport. Pah! - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 22:36:00 (GMT)

The Aberdeen friendy was for their Centenary (or something like that), why us? Because the game was The Dons versus the Dons! Simple.
Florida John
Providing information - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 22:22:24 (GMT)

All - due to the fact that I've been working all evening (and still working as I type), there probably won't be a match report tonight. So I guess you'll have to just keep kicking your nearest dog...
REPD
Seriously wondering if Robbo and Angrymann up front is such a bad idea after all - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 21:51:10 (GMT)

Oh dear....
Nice Girl C
Going to bed.... - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 16:59:42 (GMT)

Saha scored the goal when I was reading the entries in this guest book!!! I'd better leave now cos I feel that the goal was scored because of my presence here!!
Nice Girl C
Cursed.... - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 15:36:14 (GMT)

All - hope you enjoy the special Saturday AM news update :)
REPD again
Still Nurofen Plussing it - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 10:57:32 (GMT)

C - I think I've tried Tylenol. Lethal stuff. Coincidentally, I am now 99% certain to make it today thanks to ibuprofen
REPD
Nurofen Plussing it - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 09:46:33 (GMT)

REPD - Well, if I were around, I could have given you a few tablets of "Extra Strength Tylenol" and you would recover in no time. I think you should pick up a few bottles of these next time you go to the States. They are real handy, I tell you.
Nice Girl C
Knows her cold and flu well... - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 01:43:03 (GMT)

Heard a rumour, albeit from a not very reliable source, that we were trying to sign Le Tissier! Can anybody shed further light on it?
Pelhamian
ether - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 18:09:23 (GMT)

DC - there may be a possibility that I may not be able to make tomorrow....
REPD
Who feels sick and giddy, and cold - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 18:06:12 (GMT)

Re REMBE: I take it that some of you guys on this site don't want the signed Wimbledon publication from tomorrow's Robbie/Crabtree book-signing in your Christmas stocking...? My forward copy of the book tells me he was the Wombles' fave player of the 1990's - anyone want to vote for other players who contributed to WFC's seasons in the Premiership/Div 1?
DC
Sutton - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 17:14:33 (GMT)

Wiz, well said on REMBE. Anyone know if Pecker is starting tomorrow?
Greg Berry's Left Boot
So why would all those residents of West Palm beach vote for Pat Buchannan? - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 13:46:04 (GMT)

MW - er, nothing :)
REPD
Just been horribly sick - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 10:23:57 (GMT)

Female, repd, what are you trying to imply?????????????????????
Morden Womble
London shitty oratory - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 09:32:24 (GMT)

MW - doctor eh? Male or female?
REPD
Having seen the official FL results compared to Associated Press, I am going to give up tonight and go to fucking bed - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 23:29:30 (GMT)

I tell a lie, it wasn't a nurse, but a very very nice Doctor. Must be one of those well off middle class supporters we are all mean't to be!
Morden Womble
Morden - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 22:58:48 (GMT)

MW - you're joking? Fuck me, is it one of the nice looking nurses?
REPD
Who predicts that if Gore wins FL, Dubya will ask for a recount in Iowa. Then Michigan. Then Pennsylvania..... - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 22:27:27 (GMT)

Wombles on telly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plain crappy soap Holby City was turned into a fine programme, by a Womble reference. A flash father walks in to his ill sons ward, he then says' I have tickets for the Liverpool game', to cheer up his son. The nurse says 'I support Wimbledon', father comes back with the unoriginal reply of 'Well I suppose someone has too' the Nurse turns around and says words to the effect of 'Leave it mate, remember the 1988 cup final'. Go girl! How cool is that.
Morden Womble
Morden - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 22:01:52 (GMT)

It's good to see some balanced views on Robbie Earle MBE. I don't criticise him last year for his divise actions, rather I saw it as him in a difficult position of loyal club man and captain seeing Walter Mitty in Wellington Boots not have a fucking clue about man management. But REMBE was never really true international class rather an extremely hardworking goalscoring midfielder who did an outstanding job for his club. If he had been lucky enough to play for England it would have been as much for the fans who could say a Wimbledon player was playing for England and there is no doubt he would have joined a long list of one cap players. Only Dennis Wise of the 'Wimbledon' players has had any decent England career and he isn't true international class either. Earle should thank the stars that he achieved lasting fame as the Jamaican who scored their first goal at the World Cup Finals. And but for the sad nature of his retirement he would have either retired by now or moved on as too old. I hope he stays at Wimbledon as coach or even as PR manager and I am grateful for the good memories he provided.
the Wizard of Oz
it must be sunny, even the wife got out of bed to walk the dogs - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 21:08:18 (GMT)

DK - no, I never understood the 2-side bobble hat. I never saw a Rangers one though, but I certainly saw a few Celtic ones.
REPD
Who reckons Gore shouldn't go near water - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 15:45:07 (GMT)

Alan Cork had a fabbie testimonial after the Cup Final (remember the famous mooning incident?) and Harry's testimonal, both against Chelsea I think. The Aberdeen game passed by unnoticed in these quarters - I wondered if we had any links with them. Did they ever feature on those bizzare wolly hats that had 2 quarters Dons/2 quarters Rangers or Celtic (or Aberdeen?). WTF were those hats all about, anyway???
Donner Kebab
REPD - your disposition - shouldn't it be :( ? - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 15:37:38 (GMT)

Kermit. We were on the way to relegation long before Drillo took over. Just look at our dreadful league positions the two seasons before. REMBE's comments last season were just, as REPD says, a sad attempt to protect the crumbling status quo, whilst fuelled no doubt by the fact that, unlike Kinnear, Drillo would not pick him for every game. I still regard Mr Earle as one of the finest Dons players I have seen, but I do not think anyone should kid themselves that his star faded a long time ago on the playing side.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Who thinks that Dubya will be a bigger puppet than Ronnie - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 15:36:54 (GMT)

Oh yeah, I've written a new article for publication tonight. It's about this season which will no doubt disappoint many Wombles.....
REPD
And whilst I'm in a nasty mood - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 15:29:40 (GMT)

Kermit - read my previous comments about putting the previous season in context. You may be taking REMBE's comments at the beginning of last season with a severe pinch of hindsight, however I distinctly remember the circumstances at the time he said it.
REPD
Who is getting seriously fucked off with having to repeat himself - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 15:27:09 (GMT)

I try not to get pissed off by people making daft comments on guestbooks, but suggesting that Robbie Earle "lacked class" for a few guarded statements late last year while watching the club he loved head for relegation is well out of order. He spoke for many of us when he expressed the hope that EO would not throw out the good things about WFC in the course of changes that needed to happen. I gave Drillo the benefit of the doubt until nearly the end, but I am bitterly sorry that he had not listened to Robbie's early and important advice.
Kermit
SW19 - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 15:09:39 (GMT)

REPD - In response to your Elvis question below, I would like to say that I remember the young Elvis and nothing else.
Nice Girl C
Answering a simple question... - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 14:58:52 (GMT)

Surely Robbie should have a testimonial now? In 6 years of Womble watching, I don't think anyone has had such an honour bestowed upon them? I was one of a mighty handfull that actually saw the Dons play in a testimonial match - that was for Brian Irvine, a Scottish Don, at Pittodrie, Aberdeen. March' 96, I believe. Anyone else there that night? Scottish Dons 1, The Dons, 2.
The Mordon
At the coalface - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 14:48:35 (GMT)

DB - OK, "most" people may look at the highs as opposed to the lows. My point is that there are plenty of people who maybe don't. You've read this site, you should know my general disposition on life by now :)
REPD
And lo and behold, my previously dead laptop battery is now up to 50% - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 13:34:43 (GMT)

REPD - no, no, I disagree. Most people are remembered for the highs, not the lows, where there were more 'highs'. Having seen, in the past few years members of my family die a slow lingering death from cancer, I don't remember them for the sick emaciated figures they were at the end, I remember them for how they were during their life, and that's how they would have wanted it and how it should be. Inevitably we are all going to face a decline in our later years, but its not our decline that is important, more what we achieved before then. OK, so you took my comment earlier as snide, and it retrospect perhaps it was - it wasn't my intention, I had merely wanted to point out that you tend to focus on the decline more than the achievements, and you have confirmed that with your latest message.
DOGSBOLLOX
Wood/trees, trees/wood, which is which? - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 13:00:31 (GMT)

Gooseboy - unfortunately, two of the WFC Legends you picked also did a lot of damage to WFC last season :( .... One final point to ponder, in case anyone else wants to take potshots at me : what is your last abiding memory of Elvis Presley? Was it the young talented crooner with elasticated hips? Or was it the fat drug induced slob that died on the toilet? What is your last abiding memory of Fash's WFC career? The battering ram that terrorised defences all over? Or the slow, lumbering Leaburnesque figure that was slowing our attacks down? As hard as it may seem, in both cases most will suggest the latter. Same with REMBE IMO
REPD
Who has vested interests in seeing Dubya winning - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 12:38:59 (GMT)

REPD. Totally agree with you re Mr Earle. He has not been at the races for the last three seasons, and was well past his sell by date. As for him playing for England, well admittedly he was, at his peak, deserving of a few caps, but for me that says more about England and the mediocre talent pool available rather than anything about Mr Earle's particular talents.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Thinking of joining the US army to prevent a Dubya Presidency - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 12:28:46 (GMT)

REPD, Spot on re REMBE. He will be remembered as an all-time great but unfortunately a lot of Wombles will remember his lack of class at the end rather than the class he showed throughout the rest of his career.
morgs
- Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 12:21:58 (GMT)

Robbie Earle is a modern day Dons legend. He ranks alongside Fash, Vinnie, Wise, Lurch etc ------ NUFF SAID
Gooseboy
Just finished assembling a 50 page website on Injection Molding, thankyou macromedia for dreamweaver!! - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 12:20:54 (GMT)

DB - *sigh*. Right, here goes : REMBE's first "you shouldn't change things" comment appeared before Drillo even got started. Now, you may feel he was right in saying it : however, if you remember, we had just come off a season which had been quite fragile for a while (did I hear somebody say "SIXTH!! SIXTH!!". Oh, sorry, it's tinnitus), and many people (including some anti-Drillo people I hasten to add) were saying that things needed to be changed. In effect, he was defending the clearly failing status quo and things just deteriorated from there. Overall, REMBE has been one of the best players of the 90s, however just as Cantona ruined his Man U legacy (in the eyes of many) by his Kung-Fu antics, and Maradona ruined his Argentinian legacy by being a total junkie, so REMBE tainted his status at WFC by contributing to last year's civil war. Now, as for snide comments like "But then you've always done that, haven't you?", I had enough of that shit last year. If you don't like what I write, don't read it. Next time, I'm just going to abuse you chronically.
REPD
Having to defend himself yet again, though I guess it goes with the territory - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 11:36:35 (GMT)

REPD - a shame that you can't bring yourself to see REMBE's career as a whole, rather than just focus on the end of it. But then you've always done that, haven't you? In the end, he was right - EO was the wrong man for the job, and it took too long for others to realise it. REMBE's contribution to this club was massive - easily our finest player of the last 10 years, cruelly overlooked by England (a mate of mine suggested that he got the MBE because the establishment were embarrassed at this - after all, the FA, among others, had to reccommend/approve the honour). Add to that he has been fiercely loyal to WFC - never asked for a transfer when players of less that his ability were earning fortunes elsewhere. Yes, last year was a bad time for all, but there is a bigger picture. try to see it.
DOGSBOLLOX
And I thought I was supposed to be the miserable git? - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 11:05:40 (GMT)

C - actually, if anything the counter is lower than what it should be :)
REPD
Had a good nights sleep - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 09:29:31 (GMT)

REPD - Have you been fiddling with your counter? There's no way your site has accumulated more than 50,000 hits! No way!! :) On the subject of REMBE, if only he kept his mouth shut last season...I have the feeling that deep down, he knows that what Drillo said to him is right - the only way to prolong his playing career is to become a substitue rather than playing a full 90 minutes game week in week out. Any news on Ainsworth and Michael Hughes?
Nice Girl C
Working on some shitty documents - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 06:37:56 (GMT)

All - right, I said I would give my feelings on REMBE tonight, and as I am currently physically and mentally drained, I will do it here : I am quite sad that he's retired, however to my mind some ill-advised (at charitable best) articles last season lessened my opinion of him somewhat. Whether he did it out of passion or through self-interest I just don't know, but suffice to say I'm not going to get involved in the hero-worshipping of him (like I hero-worship anyone anyway). Playing wise, he was starting to look quite painful for the last two years, so on that score, he retired at the right time. I hope he becomes a very good coach for us, however, and I have a feeling he will be, but I will be interested to see what happens if a player decides to go to the press and complain about his tactics........ Oh yeah, I find JH's comments about buying about 5 new players a little bit suspect, perhaps if he got fully fit and started scoring a bit more regularly perhaps we may be promotion contenders. And apparently the club are wanting to take an "assistant" on in the Marketing department. Although anyone with even 0.01% of dynamism need not apply.
REPD
Guess I'll have to stay up late Friday am now :( - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 21:50:54 (GMT)

MW - I think FL is a bit of a lefty :)
REPD
Oi, I thought I was the Morden branch of the Republican Party? - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 19:47:24 (GMT)

This is very late and very pointless, but a message to Florida John. I hope you voted Bush. Every vote counts. Vote Bush, Vote Bush, Vote Bush, Vote Bush, Vote Bush, Vote Bush,Vote Bush, Vote Bush!!!!!!!!!
Morden Womble
Cherrywood Lane, Morden Republican Head Quarters. - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 19:41:21 (GMT)

REPD - Look forward to it guv.
Hetheboss
Happy now he's joined the Mobile Fone Nonce Club - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 17:49:05 (GMT)

HTB - I will put my thoughts down in one form or another about REMBE tonight, or tomorrow if post-Presidential Election fatigue gets me :)
REPD
The realisation of only having 3 hours sleep and a difficult task has finally caught up with me - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 16:47:26 (GMT)

DC - Yeah I fully agree mate.....
Hetheboss
high in chiswick where it's dark and very very cold - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 16:45:52 (GMT)

...it's surely a sad day for all Dons...
DC
Sutton - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 15:57:40 (GMT)

REPD - Are you sad REMBE has finished? After all you said last season I'd have though you'd be pleased. Enlighten please?
Hetheboss
high spot overlooking chiswick high road....if you must know - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 14:05:28 (GMT)

Martinque - very near to St Lucia where I woz lately...tried to get there by small boat - 10 minutes out the vessel broke down. Very French (closes down at 1pm) I hear
DC
wishin I was there - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 12:43:46 (GMT)

If we are in debt then we can sell Euell. Do you think that it may be a coincidence that since he has been out of the team our form has become more consistent and we look better. Give me Andy Roberts and Damien Francis any day over Jason I-DONT-KNOW-IF-I-AM-A-STRIKER-OR-MIDFIELDER Euell. ANd to be honest if Man City want a striker then Hartson must be their man. �10 million for the two of them would be good business and we can buy a hungry lower division striker.
Gooseboy
Owl land - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 12:00:07 (GMT)

Wiz - I know FL has mentioned this, but thanks to the Bosman thing, we won't be able to get rid of most of our deadwood. And remember - we may have "got" �16m in transfers but we certainly haven't got �16m to pay it off..... C - I blame the Barnsley police for shunting me down a side road, ensuring I couldn't get back to Sagey's car...
REPD
Just spent most of the night watching the US election and they still can't find a fucking winner - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 09:09:44 (GMT)

REPD - My flight was okay. Watched a scary movie on the plane, not a good idea I tell you... Miss the Wombles already. Oh, and the beer is nice, Rob...(hehehehe....)
Nice Girl C
who got two complimentary movie tickets in the post this morning..... - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 01:59:50 (GMT)

Martinique, Island in the Caribbean, in the Windward group of the lesser Antilles, forming an overseas departement of France; the capital is Fort-de-France. Discovered ib 1502 by Christopher Columbus. Industries: tourism, sugar, rum, fruits, cocoa, tobacco, vanilla. Pop. 359,579 :-)
the Wizard
being helpful and worldly wise - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 23:14:14 (GMT)

Keep this guestbook a secret, don't tell Tommy Womble! and don't tell them that Florida John is alive and kicking in here too. As for losses, must have pulled a fair bit back this year but cutting the wage bill is difficult when nobody wanted our 'deadwood' before the EU got up themselves. We've still got at lesst a dozen too many first team squad players but bloody hard to get rid of them (could just let them go and pay out their contacts though and then sub contract them back to us if required on a per match basis?)WTID
the Wizard of Oz
thinking out loud - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 23:09:55 (GMT)

I know Flawed's gone now, but can anyone tell me where the fuck Martinique is?
REPD
Watching CNN - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 22:30:14 (GMT)

Have a nice time againsy Fulham chaps I _have_ to go to Martinique on business (sorry I love saying that!)will catch you later. Baggy-take it easy on TW man or he _will_ cry you insensitive brute - REPD - keep the reports coming man!
Flawed
Why would REPD want to trace me.....unless... - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 17:52:47 (GMT)

Baggy - I can certainly get you the Shitty ticket, but as I say, it'll have to be bought on Saturday - can't get over there until then :( Programmes will be in the post....
REPD
Who can trace all - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 17:21:46 (GMT)

REPD: If you wouldn't mind getting me a ticket I'd be grateful, and any chance of bunging the prog in the post? I'll re-imburse ya re postage and all that at Shitty. And has Tommy Womble found this site yet? And should we tell him? Or is TW a creation of Jonesy to stop other websites promoting themselves on his site (not that you'd ever do that, Rob!) in case he went there as well? Very clever Jonesy! Sussed it. Just keep this a secret site from TW. And see ya at City!
Baggy
Manchester, getting away.... - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 17:09:31 (GMT)

Anyone who heard my stirling commentary on the Barnsley game would have heard me bang on about the Big Thing - Tiny issue. REPD - maybe this is a 'Fight Club' thing - oh forget it. I forgot you don't do movies.
Flawed
trying to find suntan lotion in Covent Garden - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 16:55:24 (GMT)

REPD - Sadly I didn't go to either of those 'places'....oh,(AND LAST OF ALL ABOUT SUNDAY'S WIN) I'm surprised you seemed not to pick up on the result = Big Thing 0-1 Tiny
DC
Sutton - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 16:36:33 (GMT)

Loyal Don - urk, �15m? No wonder we're needing to cut the wage bill. I for one would like to see the next set of accounts, it seems that somebody somewhere has being doing stuff they shouldn't have
REPD again
And TwatTalk are after me - am I on some FBI wanted list? - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 16:10:40 (GMT)

Flawed - OK, if I haven't heard by Thursday next week, I'll go for the Britannia (assuming THAT'S not been sold).... C - no problemo, losing your wallet is never a good idea :) How was the flight?
REPD
Stalking....trying to get me a hotel....posting under my name....hmmm - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 15:54:13 (GMT)

REPD - nah, mate, I do appreciate your effort and insight (though I thought the pie was okay but then I don't eat many pies....). I was pissed off on Monday because I thought someone had stolen my wallet!!
Nice Girl C
Explaining things after her 12 hour flight.... - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 15:33:47 (GMT)

That posting should have read from Flawed - sorry - don't know what happened, well I do, I bolloxed up the typing thing - seems so simple in theory
Flawed
Obviously I have REPD on the brain now! - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 15:20:38 (GMT)

REPD dude, looks like a no go on the Forte.My contact isn't responded to my chase up calls(probably hiding under the desk from me). I have forwarded your details again (this guy owes me numerous favours) with precise instructions, if he contacts you then fine, if he doesn't I'll sort him when I get back from the Caribbean Business trip.
REPD
Tying up odds and ends before his business trip to Martinique. - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 15:18:56 (GMT)

i understand that we will lose �15m this season (excluding transfer activity)
Loyal Don, Croydon
- Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 14:32:47 (GMT)

GBLB - Charlton have announced losses of �3m, WFC have apparently had (don't know if it's still the case) �10m in losses despite being a Premiership club at the time. I think that may say a lot. I won't bog you down in the ins and outs of WFC, but that's the long and short of it. Coincidentally, Charlton nearly went under in 1986 yet they seem perfectly happy to make the same mistakes in the year 2000. Calculated risks are all very well if you can make the money back eventually and not keep spending it. Still reckon we're doing the right thing financially ATM, it's hard now but we'll be a lot better off for it in the future.
REPD
WFC Business Correspondent - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 14:15:21 (GMT)

Now here's one to get the finer minds of the SW19 guestbook visitors going. And a debate which has dominated the whole season thus far.Charlton announced a loss of 3 million pounds last year, but their Chairman was quoted as saying that this was a calculated financial risk which the club took in order to get back to the Premiership, by keeping on their Premiership stars at Premiership wage levels. Question is, are our owners prepared to take such a risk, whether it be immediate or in the next few seasons.
Greg Bery's Left Boot
So what has taken everyone so long to realise that Hunt is pants - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 14:03:54 (GMT)

Flawed - cheerz man. The only reason I'm hassling you is simply because of me trying to get cheap train tickets :)
REPD
But do you think we can fly, cos I do - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 09:08:15 (GMT)

REPD - I get the hint , I shall call my contact again, will let you know this morning dude.
Flawed
Contacting Forte (again) - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 08:58:50 (GMT)

Hash - about 100-150. Not bad considering the kickoff time and the location (together with transport problems everywhere). Reckon on 11k for Foolham, unfortunately Middlebrough aren't exactly a good draw....... FL - OK, enough sarcasm :)
REPD
Realising that Compaq downloads are shit - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 22:13:15 (GMT)

Drillo: "I should still be boss". Yeah and should be Cindy Crawford's boyfriend.
Florida John
....more sarcasm - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 20:48:00 (GMT)

Now that Bradford have sacked Chris Hutchings, lets hope that Bradford can climb up the table and hang on to the Premier League place they so richly deserve.
Florida John
Florida - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 20:43:22 (GMT)

How many of us were at Barnsely? How many do you reckon will be at Fulhum? I say 9000 attendance tops, and I am embarassed ( i was in France for the last week) to find we got only 3000 in against a premiership club.
Hash
- Monday, November 06, 2000 at 18:40:37 (GMT)

Baggy - I can certainly get you a ticket, however as I won't be in a position to go to SP until Saturday you'll have to wait until then :) Thanx for trying various computer/travel seminars (going to one next week as it goes), guess I'll have to create a reason for me going.... DC - did you ever go to the old Ayresome Park? Or Ewood Park before flattening? I think they were on a par with Oakwell yesterday. Maybe this ought to be a new feature on SW19 - "Famous Shitholes Of Our Time". Photos welcome...
REPD
Still awaiting the word from Flawed - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 18:03:38 (GMT)

Ahhhh...your pictures of Barnsley's ...er...'facilities' take me back to the one and only time I've visited the ground (couldn't make it yesterday) - It was 1994/95 season and I was taking a northern break from it all, and decided to accompany my Tranmere pals to Oakwell (2-2 it was)...you'll remember the day 'cos one of the TRFC fans had a Walkman and kept telling me about the Villa v. Dons score (the 7-1 debarcle). I couldn't BELIEVE their toilets, and as I sat warming myself in front of Sky TV yesterday I thought the whole ground looked re-developed - clearly not!
DC
in the Gents - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 17:21:12 (GMT)

REPD: Sorry for delay in posting. Been hunting for cheap hotel deals and computer courses, and come up with pretty much bog all. There's a few �35 a night jobbies in town centre but it'll cost more than a fiver to get there, so I'd stick with Brittania or Harry "Flawed" Enfield's offer of a Forte. While on, can you get me a ticket for the City game that I'll re-imburse to ya as the Manc bastards won't sell me one Up here. Ta. PS This may post twice because there an internet problem at work.
Baggy
Manchester, typing up stepson's college work to stop him getting thrown out of college - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 17:20:31 (GMT)

Flawed - d'oh :)
REPD
Considering flying up - yes, really - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 13:24:24 (GMT)

Good point - will check!
Flawed
realising I may have made an error... - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 13:01:39 (GMT)

Flawed - you did ask for Manchester Airport?
REPD
Thinking of making this a business trip - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 12:59:04 (GMT)

REPD - checked it out Friday, aparently it is busy Nov/DEc so the hefty discount may not be that great. Have asked and am awaiting response, will chase.over. nuff said
Flawed
Wishing he could write more often - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 12:56:27 (GMT)

Flawed - cheerz dude. BTW, any more on Forte?
REPD
Three different clients this afternoon... - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 11:46:17 (GMT)

You got the report bang on mate.
Flawed
Who does appreciate REPD's time and effort - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 11:42:30 (GMT)

All (esp. C) - AM edition now up :)
REPD
Who doesn't get paid to do this, you know.... :) - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 11:18:24 (GMT)

Urggghhh...no update.....
Nice Girl C
Pissed off..... - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 10:02:42 (GMT)

The guy from Eltham (I think I know who you are) - Same old WFC, IMO. Thought we were very lackluster in the first half.... GBLB - if/when Euell (or a decent CF) comes back, and if Pecker shows his promising form, I can see Gayle being dropped
REPD
May not be able to write Barnsley up before tonight, sorry - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 09:11:49 (GMT)

Florida. No, the only thing that would convince me of the existence of a god was if some Premiership team would be fools enough to pay decent money for Gayle. Even the neutrals I was watching the game with today were becoming disillusioned by his total lack of commitment. And do not even get me started on Hunt. But, pecker Karlsson looks like a find and a half, and I wonder how long even John Harley can keep him out.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Who thinks Brian Marwood is a cunt - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 02:04:55 (GMT)

worrying comment from Mr Burton before the game, Sky 'So how do think it will go today' , Mr Burton 'well its a TV game so the players should be up for it' what the fuck ? , the TV are watching so the players will be playing for a move ? what the fuck does that mean ? I may be wrong about my conclusions from that statement, but someone offer me an alternative ! ANSWER PLEASE
hi, my name is, my name is , my name is
ELTHAM (u know who !_) - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 23:13:23 (GMT)

Flawed - you are a star..... FL - we did play a lot through JH today, still reckon that we are a much more mobile team without him. Still, like fuck I'm going to complain about today's result. Match report tomorrow, work permitting.
REPD
Just back from Sheffield in the obscenely pouring rain - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 22:35:02 (GMT)

......just noticed the Man C were looking at JH. There is a God after all. City seem to like handing over loadsa dosh to us for crap. C'mon Mr Royle do the biz. At 7Million Hartson has not been good value, if we can recoup that then maybe Terry can invest in a some proper talent. Terry was right to buy Karlsson, so why was his judgement undermined for Dunne. I feel we are building a good team for the future a'la Sir Alex's kids.
FLJ
FL - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 21:57:39 (GMT)

REPD - plugged your site dude!
Flawed
Its true that the camera adds ten pounds... - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 21:55:24 (GMT)

Rob: Have fun travelling around Blighty. Its like soddam and gomaragh there ATM! Good win, though I rather fear a blast of reality coming against Fulham. But I do feel we have yet to see the best this season and the play offs are still not out of reach. Maybe the increased use of Karlsson can be the turning point.
Florida John
FL - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 21:44:29 (GMT)

Right all, I'm outahere until Sunday evening - the SW19 laptop will be in use I hope, but given the hotel phone bill from Ooodersfield don't expect massive updates :) BTW - anyone in Sheffield either tonight or tomorrow, I'll be at Sheff Arena tonite (I hope) or more likely at Sheffield BR at about 10am. Everyone else - CU
REPD
Practicing his Northern accent - Saturday, November 04, 2000 at 11:24:48 (GMT)

Baggy - and what does your stepson have that I haven't got? Apart from footballing skill and probably a bigger penis? :)
REPD
Clothes, NE tickets, hotel confirmation, laptop.... - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 21:14:39 (GMT)

Re: Gold digging girlfriend of stepson. HE plays footy for Oldham under 16's and very good he is too. THey've a tie in with Leeds. Leeds have a cracking youth policy. If I was her, I'd hold onto him rather than risk a quick threesome with some SW19 posters!
Baggy
Manchester, checking out hotels for REPD but not getting very far and having to carry it over to Monday - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 17:20:52 (GMT)

Big Mick - actually, I can confirm that whilst fame gets you the birds, notoriety, alas, does not..... Flawed - check out the price for the Forte Manchester Airport for me (either Tuesday or Wednesday) please, I've got another hotel up my sleeve dead in the centre of Manchester. As for the photo, it's from a Swedish newspaper as supplied to me from Mr P. Evans.
REPD
Bloody Christmas stuff in Wandsworth - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 16:30:55 (GMT)

REPD - where on earth did you get the photo for the front page? And if you want the Forte let us know and I'll sort it. If its too far, its too far.
Flawed
Attempting to work heavily under the influence... - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 15:46:16 (GMT)

Baggy....Most women would be interested in the wallet being the 'big' thing, but considering the age of the afore-mentioned young lady, she might not have been corrupted yet and turned into a money grabbing gold-digger.................I've heard fame is also useful for gettings birds, can REPD or Jonsey confirm this please. U DONS!
Big Mick....
I've got loadsa money!!!!! - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 15:43:45 (GMT)

Flawed - yes, there is a Forte. But it's miles out the city centre. There is a Forte at Manchester Airport though.....
REPD
Who did that front page whilst under the influence - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 11:33:53 (GMT)

REPD - is there a Forte there, if so I can get you a big discount!
Flawed
horrah a new front page! - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 11:30:26 (GMT)

Hello all. Who watched 'The Weakest Link, Champions League' last night? Well here was one of the questions. Which team left there Plough Lane home in 1991 to relocate to Selhurst Park ever since. The woman blatantly didn't know the answer, but there is no excusing what she said. Chelsea. I hope something extremely unpleasant happens to her.
Morden Womble
London Oratory School - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 10:15:27 (GMT)

Cheadle one isn't the nearest to the airport, the actual airport one was booked up and they pointed us to Cheadle instead. It's about another 2-3 miles onward and was as I recall pretty much about 40 quid or thereabouts.
Clocky
Hoping he gets another excuse to stay at Le Meriden, Beverly Hills - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 00:42:51 (GMT)

i want to fuck mary
john smith
fl - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 00:18:19 (GMT)

Clocky - how easy is it to get from the airport to the Travel Inn? And how much per night?
REPD
Still looking at the �40 p/n Britannia in Piccadilly Gardens - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 23:00:07 (GMT)

Surprisingly, the Travel Inn in Cheadle (which is pretty near the airport) isn't that bad... seemed fairly new, and was cheap enough. Normally don't rate those places at all, but it did the job. Damn sight nicer than the icky old Manchester Apollo where I had to spend the rest of my time up there.
Clocky
Trying to get hold of the new RATM covers record. - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 22:50:07 (GMT)

Baggy - do you know any decent (and more importantly, cheap) hotels in the centre of Manchester or at the airport? I can get the Britannia up there pretty cheap...
REPD again
Realising that the United Airlines website is selling flights to NYC for �159 plus tax - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 22:20:59 (GMT)

No, Kjetil was sub and yes we did finish with 11 men. But I don't think he came on...
REPD
Realising that my hankerchief smells of vomit.... - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 22:17:16 (GMT)

DC: Who knows? According to the OS, we played with 10 men (listed) and took Blackwell off with 25 minutes to go. Must have been an easy game then!
Baggy
Manchester, using all fingers and a couple of toes - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 17:29:01 (GMT)

...re reserves game. Did mystery player Kjetil get a game? I know he was a sub...
DC
wondering - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 16:46:56 (GMT)

Baggy again - Substitute "daughter" for "your stepson". Sounds a lucky chap, even if he does support Shitty.
REPD again
Sorry, my eyesight's gone. - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 15:44:01 (GMT)

Baggy - I know at least one Man U fan from Manchester. BTW, this Britney Spears' lookalike friend of the daughter : can she put more than one of us up?
REPD
I could always try the Aer Lingus website... - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 15:40:25 (GMT)

REPD: What do you mean. Man Utd supporters in Manchester. Chicken's teeth young man! Big Mick. Depends if we win or not. And my stepson's 16-year old Britney Spears lokalike girlfriend is interested in the "big" part of your name, and suggests that SHE could put you up if the answer is right. Oh, and it's looking like the Wednesday.
Baggy
Manchester, realising that I really can't lose - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 15:35:16 (GMT)

Baggster......Would your missus mind if a few Dons (say all the WWW & SW19 Guestbookers stay over at your place after the match?
Big Mick....
- Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 14:04:09 (GMT)

Baggy - got any Red mates up there? If so, get them on your side. Tell your Bitter half that if WFC lose, a few of Stretford's finest will be wanting to talk to her...
REPD
About to write up how to download and manipulate attachments for dumbasses - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 10:28:40 (GMT)

Open warfare has commenced in the Baggy household. Sandbags at dawn. Barricaded bedroom doors and all that! I even got phone calls at regular intervals at work last night with phrases such as "We're going to whoop your ass" and "Enjoy the cup while you can". I responded by saying that we are a 1st Division team, playing away from home against a Premiership team, and should therefore be expected to lose. In effect, I can't lose. Mind you, we've not got to the "You're not touching me with those filthy Wimbledon hands" yet. I get the feeling that that will appear around the 27th November or so. Date still not confirmed but I'll post as soon as one of the Bitter Blues here hears.
Baggy
Manchester, preparing for attack - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 10:00:49 (GMT)

Man Shitty at Maine Road in the next round. Oh boy, Baggy is going to love THAT :)
REPD
Public Info Service - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 22:47:06 (GMT)

DC - it wasn't my age that was the problem, it was the fact that they just wouldn't sell it full stop despite it being on display. Go figure (never had this problem before whenever I've used an SP bar....).... GBLB - why doesn't TB use Dry Martini? Both reasons you suggested. Shame, I didn't think he was too bad meself. Mind you, I didn't thing Lund was too bad either (he was certainly better than Cort)
REPD
Just got back from a FUCKING COLD reserve game - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 22:22:16 (GMT)

Wumble. Agree that you cannot judge PK after one game but the signs are promising. As for Mr Hunt, well he's had a more then a few games now and is so bad that I actually prefer Ardley to get fit again a.s.a.p, and believe me that is a massive endightment of how poor Hunt is. Still cannot work out, unless it was finance or spite, why TB did not keep Andresen.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Still at work - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 18:35:03 (GMT)

SW - glad to hear you like whisky...if I'd have been there I'd have got me birth cert. out to get you a glass. .........................It WAS cold. Last night reminded me of the only ever game I got thrown out of...it was the FA Cup replay Vs Watford (1996) when we won by an Andy Clarke goal. There were 3,000+ there that night but one of the SP stewards saw me swigging from me hip flask (in true ex-Merseyside yuppie fashion) in the lower Holmsdale and I was asked to leave or be arrested. Charmin' ! My dear late mum told me to never 'go there again' - but sometimes you just can't do what your mum tells you, can you? Pecker = Leo' . Discuss
DC
on the boozer - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 17:53:20 (GMT)

GBLB,karlsson played very well,but i dont think we can judge him on one full game just as i said last week that we cant judge hunt until he has played a few games,personally i thought gayle did more running last night than he has done for ages and got himself into some good positions (for a change),and was taken off for tactical reasons as the game looked to be heading for extra time at that point......i would be happy to see last nights MG playing rather than the MG of the last year or so
Wumble
- Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 16:50:35 (GMT)

Wumble. The fact that Gayle was substituted for Angryman said it all (one footed, no positional sense, cannot hold the ball up) just as the fact that Hartson's poor display on Saturday was met with replacing him (although Gayle was equally bad in that match). Oh and Karlsson's performance last night was light years ahead of anything that Gayle has ever produced on the left hand side for us.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Cyberspace - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 14:43:55 (GMT)

Glad we won, I think it s a confidence booster for the team, as you say REPD..I had the pleasure of going to the Spurs V Brum match last night, absolute dogs bollox to see them 3-0 down, booed of the pitch and nearly the whole stadium singing "Stand up if you want Sugar Out" and then even the dog burger mans assistant said he would not serve me because "Wimbledon sold us those sh@t players"....Oh yes, happy days...
KT16
thinking that executive boxes are a good way to watch footie... - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 12:26:13 (GMT)

Secret Agent : I was there! The voodoo hoodoo wnat you don't dare do is over, for me at least, don't know about Gooseboy though!
Big Mick......
haha - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 10:53:00 (GMT)

Come on you Super Dons! Top result last night, couldn't have happened to a more deserving bunch of big time charly wankers. Don't want to get ahead of myself here but how many do you reckon we'll bring to the Forest game? As a Don stuck up here with my only my bruv as sensible footballing company I don't want to be all on my jack jones singing at the forest in A block. Need a good turnout with plenty of bottle and plenty of noise. Keep it in the forefront of your minds chaps, don't forget 4 women to every man up here and the students have just returned, fitter than ever.....what more incentive do you need? 2 hrs from wimbledon if you hammer it up the M1. So have it large and see you at the game. We're walking down the Haydons Rd To see the womble aces........
Fat Hippy
In Sherwood forest hunting for the NICE mushrooms..... - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 10:38:43 (GMT)

GBLB,strange but i think exactly the opposite to you,i thought that hartson was not up to much last night whereas gayle caused the boro defence problems when he ran at them
Wumble
- Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 10:13:30 (GMT)

SA & REPD: Once all teams are through, there is a draw to see who plays at home. So I wouldn't book those those train tickets yet as we could be a Shitehurst - which is an away game anyway!
Baggy
Manchester, praying for a Villa victory or it's the divorce lawyers for me - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 10:04:33 (GMT)

BTW, forgot to update it tonight (well, wouldn't you?), but if somebody could remind me Wednesday evening about the coach travel, I have some very interesting developments on it.....
REPD again
Who wants to visit Ozzy Osbourne's old house if we draw Villa - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 23:15:44 (GMT)

Man City. Hmm. Another team with another set of supporters I don't like....
REPD
There. With a bottle of Stella - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 23:12:00 (GMT)

REPD. Disagree with you about Hartson, thought that he lead the line quite well, put himself about a bit, especially in the second half, and set up the penalty. The real villain of the piece was Gayle up front. I know who I'd prefer anyday. But I come not to criticise but to praise for a change; there were some storming performances, particularly by Gier and Williams, Andersen (at RB), Karlsson and even Roberts. Shame about the 2,00 or so who turned up for the Blackburn game but could not be arsed to turn up tonight. They missed our best Selhurst performance of the season by miles. Oh, and as I said after Saturday's match, atmosphere depends upon the team; there may not have been that many there tonight for us but we responded with probably the best Selhurst atmosphere this season. WTID
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Still wondering if Jonathan Hunt gets paid for playing. - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 23:11:29 (GMT)

Away to Villa or Man City in round 4.
Secret Agent
Answering REPDs (rhetorical?) question from News on our next opponents - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 23:07:21 (GMT)

Yes, oh yes! Thanks to Gooseboy and Big Mick for not turning up, watch it on Carlton at 11.35 and don't turn up again! If we play like this every week I'm sure we'll all forgive you!!
Secret Agent
Happyland but no alcohol! - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 23:02:04 (GMT)

All - SW19 report of the Boro game now up. Readers of vintage SW19's ARMY will notice the somewhat welcome return to victriolic form.....
REPD
Content - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 22:58:59 (GMT)

and me!!!
Chris Willmot
res..ies - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 13:23:29 (GMT)

I rarley see us win either, perhaps I too better stay away until I've shagged a witch. Seen as it's halloween tonight the chances of finding a witch is increased somewhat for myself and the gooseboy.
Big Mick......
work - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 13:22:03 (GMT)

Dear All, I am trying to rid myself of this hex of not actually seeing the Dons win by shagging that witch again from that film which I can't mention. See you at the next home game, apart from the Mboro one.
Gooseboy
Burkittsville - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 12:12:38 (GMT)

Mordon. Given that the music at Selhurst is a diet of Kiss FM dross, I think there as much chance of hearing the dulcet tones of Mr Cohen as there is of Jonathan Hunt getting a decent cross in. But that is just my opinion.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Who preferred the Dj at Plough Lane who used to play Sydney Youngblood every week - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 14:09:33 (GMT)

All we were missing on Staurday was a Leonard Cohen number on the PA.....it was dire. Visits to Selhurst are becoming an effort due to the seemingly predictability of everything, down to the gents toilet with it's 2 broken paper towel dispensers. They've been like this since time began - one has a missing knob (ooh ere) and the other is just hanging open and empty. Does anyone care? I think Hunt is the c**t, Holloway looked unsure and Harley, after only 3 games, looks as though he's been dragged down to the level of the others. How come Hartson missed what looked to be a sitter from Holloway's cross in the 1st. minute - tried a fancy left foot volley when it would have been easier to head it? I'll still be there tomorrow night hoping....
The Mordon
Wet Kent - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 13:47:14 (GMT)

GBLB - vicious circle I think. Reg Davis went on Cable 17 (I finally watched it) and said that the fans ought to try and get some singing going to lift the team. Sadly, I'm not too sure if it *quite* works like that. Mind you, the whole ambience of SP is soul destroying and it's very hard to generally get up for games there.
REPD
New York Jets 20 Buffalo 23.....nice - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 21:24:22 (GMT)

Secret Agent, whilst I agree that arrangemnets at Selhurst are not exactly conducive for atmosphere (I'm sure when we were all in the Siansbury's end the support was more vocal) less face facts, if we are served up tosh like yesterday then it will be met with a poor reaction by supporters. Lets face it a midtable mediocre clash between two piss poor teams would not create atmosphere anywhere, whether at our own ground or not. And as it is looking more and more like this is what we can expect (agree totally with REPD) over the next few seasons then I'm afraid we'll have to get used to it.
Greg berry's Left Boot
At home - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 19:38:13 (GMT)

Jones, Mr Jones - The fact that other teams were playing route one didn't mean that they then would win. I don't give a toss whether Sheff Utd win or not. I am just saying if passing football doesn't work, then switch back to route one football. I have nothing against passing football but it's very obvious that it's not working. If I know arguement one is not going to work for Judge A, I wouldn't continue to use the arguement when I face Judge A!! Anyway, I am hoping that our diabolical performance yesterday finally wakes Burton up there we need more flexibility in our tactics and we need to get rid of some dead leaves.
Nice Girl C
finally coming to understand life through staring blankly at her stuff toy's navel... - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 16:22:42 (GMT)

REPD - glad to be of assistance, sir!
Loyal Don, Croydon
going home - soon - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 14:44:45 (GMT)

Loyal Don - if nothing else, you've just brightened up yesterday :)... DD - Mr Phillips is Chris "Phillo" Phillips, Kiss FM dj and king of the WFC pre-match spin
REPD
Napstering Beatles stuff, and rather chuffed that the Saudi Government almost banned his site - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 14:38:34 (GMT)

Jonesy, this is all most confusing what with you posting here & dunford posting on your site! In response to your queries 1) do i have respect for burton's response? not really is the answer. As stated he asked me why he was a c**t & I replied that i'd never called him that! I give him credit - it was a novel way to deal with heckling. joe's answer to any heckling was to either give the person in question the fingers or get the steward's to have a word. in general, i feel the manager should concentrate on the action on the pitch & just disregard any comments from the crowd. 2) yes, as stated in my previous posting "bad as hartson was playing...". Burton was justified in his decision simply because he's because he's the boss. Whether that decision is right or wrong is always a matter of opinion. 3) I take your point, if Harts had stayed on, a midfielder/defender come off & Blades broke away to win 1-0 obviously I'd have been pissed-off but I'd like to think i would have applauded Burton for being brave & trying to win the game
Loyal Don, Croydon
still at work - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 13:56:52 (GMT)

REPD am i missing something..who is mr phillips? also, who is promoting the Em gig - if im coming over im gonna have a damn good stab at a few free tickets..
dubai don
in a land far, far away - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 13:47:00 (GMT)

Nice Girl C... if the 'old ways' worl why didn't Sheff Utd win?
jones, Mr Jones
listening to Common - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 13:37:37 (GMT)

Loyal Don. That man was Mad Dog McKenna. Arrested with me after Villa (and of course next to me in court). He stood next to me that night and said I'm having it with Withe. Then leapt the fence (we still had them then) and went over. He said 'why don't you fuck off?!'. Now, onto your tete a tete... do you have respect for Burton's response? Also, did you not think Hartson was shite yesterday? Can anyone not agree that if he (TB) had told Hartson to 'get amongst them' and then witnessed him stroll about that he was justified? Would you have been as supportive of a gamble if we lost 1-0 to a last minute goal as we poured forward?
Jonesy
you know where - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 13:35:35 (GMT)

wow, i've just found another guestbook to pollute. i was nearly gonna have to ask you to change this site's name cos access is denied to just about anything with vaguely rude words in it. and that seems to include 'army' apparently!?! good to be here eventually anyway. what's all this bullock transfer nonsense by the way??
dubai don
in a place where the net is blocked by the government - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 13:22:54 (GMT)

Re altercation between fan & Burton. Being the fan in question, here is what transpired. Burton subs Hartson for Partick. I shout to Burton something along the lines of "That's crap Burton". (bad as Hatson was playing, could we not have gambled & taken off a defender or midfielder and gone 3 up front). it was definitely nothing stronger as the stewards in this area go mental at any foul language. Anyway, Burton cocks his ear to me & motions me down to the dugout. On arrival the exchange went something like this: TB: So why am I a c**t? Me: I never said you were a c**t. TB: Well, somebody called me a c**t Me: I never called you a c**t TB: I don't mind you having a go at me but I don't like being called a c**t Me: I never called you a c**t Burton then returned to the dug-out, I returned to my seat. Here endeth the strangest incident in my 22 years of watching the Dons! The only other incident of this nature that I can recall came at the end of Dons-Bristol City FA Cup tie in 1992. A guy ran onto the pitch at the end, made a bee-line for Withe, threw his scarf down & gave him dogs abuse. The rest of the Main Stand awoke from their slumpers for the 1st time ever & a vitrolic chorus of "Withe out" filled the night air.
Loyal Don, Croydon
At work - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 13:14:05 (GMT)

SA - another reason for why away games are more atmospheric than designated "home" games is because those who go to away games tend to be younger and are more up for it (so to speak).
REPD
Noticing that "Regulars" is looking a tad outdated..... - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 11:33:15 (GMT)

I read on W&WW that Jester felt there was no atmosphere at SP yesterday and that we were outsung by the opposition fans. I agree with this and feel that DC is bang on with the priority of getting a ground to call our own as close to Merton as possible. We will never have 20,000 core fans and will always have a fair share of loyal supporters who come to watch rather than to watch and sing. Our fans yesterday were spread across the Holmsdale, main stand and the Sainsburys end. When we are losing and/or playing poorly (as yesterday), fewer people feel like opening their lungs in support and I for one was not overexerting my vocal chords yesterday. The skill, and reason why 300 of us at away matches can make more noise than 5000 of us at SP is down to thronging in one location. In blocks D,E and F of the Holmsdale there are a few groups who gather to sing (and top marks to them), but they are not in unison with one another for long enough due to location. This is not an issue at away games as all of these people can stand together if they want and make a fair old din. At SP we are spread all over the Holmsdale so the noise is less effective. Many of the fans in the Holmsdale are family types who cannot afford to sit in the main stand (I know, I'm one of them!). Some of these are not interested in singing but show their support by turning up week in, week out and filling a seat (surely it is just as bad to see empty seats as to hear no singing?). So, why not give these people the chance to sit in the main stand at no extra cost or in the Sainsburys end (when not used for away fans)? This would free up a fair few seats in the Holmsdale end and allow the singers to congregate at the back in a decent sized choir and enthuse those around them to join in. That way we make more cumulative noise, possibly for longer periods and the family types who may prefer to sit away from those that do currently sing (there are a couple near me in block E who would jump at the chance) can do so. When we do get a new stadium, this has to be a consideration IMO and the home end should be built to give maximum resonance onto the pitch so that it can sound like 4000 singing when 10% of that number are doing so. In the meantime, we need to maximise the opportunity for noise at SP. Anyone agree??
Secret Agent
Brainstorming perhaps? Maybe this should have been in Articles? - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 10:51:25 (GMT)

NTN - Well, there were 23 tits on the pitch yesterday.... oh, you meant the big thing in front of me. That was somebody's fawn-coloured baseball cap. Not a breast, sadly.
REPD
I feel as though I've lost an hour this morning.... oh, I have - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 09:37:45 (GMT)

enjoyed Planet Reality esp. the bit about the MD not having to live next door. One thing's for sure our much beloved intergalactic football team has a lot of work to do before it can come back to earth, but I do have faith in TB, we have blooded a hell of a lot of young players this year (not sure about the cliche 'heady mix' more like bubble and squeak to me). Surprised to see FJ making a comment on Hartson...
the Wizard of Oz
hiding indoors whilst the wife wants me to do the gardening - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 00:50:38 (BST)

Why is there a picture of a breast on the news page?
NogGiN THe nOG
St.Reatham - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 00:16:15 (BST)

Mr GBLB: Answer to your question is no. Though I am not holding my breath due to the learned descriptions of him on this page.
Florida John
Florida - once more for a few days - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 00:06:45 (BST)

Hash - because they weren't fully in control? Because they felt that by pumping money into the club it would give us Prem survival? I don't know, although for anybody who thinks that Drillo was a Nog conspiracy : who sacked him?
REPD
Who thinks he knows these things - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 22:56:18 (BST)

Why did the Nog owners allow Egil Olsen to spend �9 million then?
Hash
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 22:50:19 (BST)

SA - OK, no worries. I'll train it and stay overnight in Yorkshire. At a cost of �56 at least :)... C - replied to your email. Front page? Bit of creative artists block at the moment, rest assured I **am** trying to do a new one. But I need inspiration..... All - News and a brand new article for you tonight, just to show I'm not abandoning this site :)
REPD
Sheffield, Leeds, Wakefield, I wonder to myself - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 22:20:01 (BST)

REPD - just got your message on my mobile. I am not planning on going to Barnsley due to family commitments. If it were the day before, then I'd go as the missus isn't working!!
Secret Agent
Home - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 21:12:31 (BST)

Florida, have you seen Hunt play yet?
Greg Berry's Left Boot
We're won't win the league and we won't win the cup... - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:58:04 (BST)

REPD - When are you going to change the front page?
Nice Girl C
Making good use of her money.... - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:51:50 (BST)

NGC - i never said there was anything wrong with being short, I'm hardly a giant myself! REPD - did you need to speak to me at 15.03 this afternoon, only my mobile ring isn't loud enough to drown out the singing at that time on a Saturday!!
Secret Agent
Home - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:42:31 (BST)

We were utterly shit. We deserve to be in this Division. In fact, if we continue to play like this, we should drop at least 2 more divisions. Can we all forget this passing madness and go back to what we used to be good at?? This non-stop horizontal passing is driving me up the wall!! If we have a number of good midfield players, sure. But we're shit so let's stick to what's simple and works!! Secret Agent - Nothing wrong with being tiny, my friend. REPD - check your email.
Nice Girl C
Not happy at all... - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:30:30 (BST)

I know what TB said as well :) But more tonite...
REPD
There. - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 18:49:32 (BST)

TB talking to a critical fan, love it! Hartson substituted................
Florida John
Ohio - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 16:42:28 (BST)

Williams is OK, but when it comes to A.........
Florida John
Columbus, OH - Listening to the OS comentary before going to the Airport - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 16:29:55 (BST)

Mark Williams for one...
the Wizard of Oz
responding to the challenge - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 02:41:47 (BST)

Ah! But there ARE players I like.
Florida John
Still in Columbus, but footlose and fancy free - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 21:44:00 (BST)

Baggy - I met NGC at the Hawthorns the other night and she was extremely pleasant towards me. I can confirm that she does look like her WISA pic, but this doesn't show how petite she is. Nothing to fear physically, but I feel that with Florida John, she could cause a lot of trouble as she is feisty for a littl'un! NCG - no offence intended. If any caused, I retract everything!! 3-1 to the Dons tomorrow, the Blades only win away from Brammal Lane (or do they??)
Secret Agent
Still getting over the Baggies result - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 18:29:13 (BST)

Baggy - No problem. If we meet, we meet. If we don't, we don't. I am no famous or pretty womble so I can certainly understand your hesitation to greet me.
Nice Girl C
You will never feel disappointed if you don't care (Plath - the Bell Jar) - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 18:14:01 (BST)

Nice Girl C: Too much of a pony to get to London on a Saturday as I have to be at work at 7 that night, plus family problems, so away games are my forte. But at least I know what you look like, REPD knows what look like so between us, one day, we will meet. 2-2 tomorrow (Sorry to be pessimistic!)
Baggy
Manchester, wishing I wasn't - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 17:24:41 (BST)

I've just gone into the ALTRINCHAM site - my God Rob, you're right! Errr, back to me 'how to promote WFC' drawing board
DC to REPD 2#
humbled - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 15:17:21 (BST)

Two things have staggered me today - your 'fact' about Altrincham (I protest! I'm still checking this out) AND THE FACT THAT MY FAVOURITE FEMALE SINGER (well, I am an OAP!) Kate Bush had a baby this summer
DC to REPD
in shock - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 15:11:57 (BST)

GBLB - wasn't Euell supposed to be crying at Soton as well? Makes you wonder...
REPD
Too much too young - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:46:26 (BST)

Florida John, whilst I think Ardley's tears were probably genuine (well only he knows) I agree with your withering assessment of his ability 100%. Does anyone else recall, on a slightly different matter, that at the end of that game agianst Southampton, the wonderul Dons support came up with a chant of "We're Proud of You". Suffice to say I could not join in with such woefully placed sentimentality.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Work - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:28:16 (BST)

FL - oh dear, you've really done it now :) BTW, your poll question has given me an idea.... oh, and if Baggy is reading this, please check your email pronto.
REPD
About to avoid an international incident but failing - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 09:19:37 (BST)

Here is the list of players etc FloJo actually likes : .......ah that'll be no one then
Flawed
Fed up with being a hunted maverick in a hostile world... - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 09:18:29 (BST)

Waited some time to say this. Ardley was only crying at Southampton for himself, as he will never play in the Premier league again. REPD: Why not a SW19 poll, "Which players/former players/film stars/managers/former managers/Owners/Former Owners/ other teams etc, does Florida John actually hate/want transfered/want shot/will shoot/attack with an axe etc." Or if space is limited just list the ones I like.
Florida John
Stiring up controversy. Young Pup.....Who let the dogs out? - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 02:07:27 (BST)

Better have a word with his English teacher then. Mind if he is confused that's down to supporting WFC. He needs to get a grip on his life and start supporting Manchester United, like any other fine young man of today! Otherwise he'll end up like us!
Florida John
Columbus, OH ...... planning to paaaartay! - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 00:27:05 (BST)

FL - MW is a young pup, he's bound to be confused :)
REPD
Being vulgar, and his left eye still hurts - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 22:45:06 (BST)

MW: Is that "kick" asses.
Florida John
Freudian Slip Dept. - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 22:23:30 (BST)

C - no, other committments..... MW - welcome back :) Limp Bizkit? Yeah, why not? Haven't got their new album yet but I like their new song. Mind you, I think Filter are better..
REPD
Who's left eye is very irritable this evening - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 21:55:06 (BST)

I am back on this site at last!!!!!!!! What is happening this season, we seem to be very inconsistent. I am beginning to doubt whether we will even finish mid table this year, because the teams we have beaten are hardly world beaters, and we fold when facing better. It is very hard to asses how we are doing, and we need to overcome some tests like United this saturday. REPD- Limp Bizkit, oh dear!
Morden Womble
Morden - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 21:38:19 (BST)

REPD - Not doing the karaoke then?
Nice Girl C
5 minutes to go.... - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 19:23:01 (BST)

C - I will be in the Farley, but only beforehand....
REPD
Driving with Limp Bizkit blaring out - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 18:57:11 (BST)

Baggy - You gonna be in Farley on Saturday? Tell me what you look like and I will try to look out for you. Was thinking today whether we are going to beat Sheff Utd this Saturday but really doubt it... REPD - Got a birthday present for you (hehehehe). You gonna be in Farley?
Nice Girl C
Hates the fucking circle line!!! - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 18:53:27 (BST)

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy!
johns
work - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 18:33:43 (BST)

REPD - I thought it was just a large nose ring dude...
Flawed
suffering in silence after far too much to drink... - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 14:04:18 (BST)

Baggy/Wiz - actually, I don't look THAT different from my WISA shot. True, I don't have the beer bottle in front of me...
REPD
Who had a #2 all over yesterday - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 13:57:51 (BST)

Wizard: I am a shy boy really. But given some facts and an opportunity to put forward some decent proposals I'll get in there. But ask me to approach a fine young lady such as Nice Girl C and I go to bits. I mean, the internet is great for non-interfacial contact because you can set your own images of other users, but those images can be shattered once you actually meet them. (Doesn't really count for NGC because she actually does look like her WISA gallery pic - but REPD looks a lot different and if I actually get round to posting mine on there, the pic I've got from an ad campaign I did here makes me look like a thug!) And, I'm actually a Production Manager with a working knowledge of Marketing and a passion for WFC - he says, hoping that he's not raised peole's expectations of him over the past two or three weeks. I'm actually ploughing through stuff as we speak to do with Football marketing, and enjoying it more than my 'real' work at the moment. It's just a case of how to pitch it! Now where's that Best of Kajagoogoo CD?
Baggy
Manchester, looking at his shoes whilst talking to girlies - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 13:29:27 (BST)

Many years ago, when a mere schoolboy at the now defunct Pelham High School, I used to watch WFC at PL in the Premier Floodlit League circa 1968! I was trying to remember where we ended up in that league. Any ideas anyone?
Cncerned Of Tunbridge Wells
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 13:07:45 (BST)

Someone say Birthday? Happy Birthday ..... even though I am late!
Slow Boy - COTWs alter ego
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 12:57:34 (BST)

BTW, I've now had 50,000 hits on this site. Thanks one and all.
REPD again
There - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 09:32:10 (BST)

Wiz - personally, I would prefer somebody with a bit of business savvy, a careful negotiator, a great deal of dynamism and without a need to syphon the money so much running WFC. Just because somebody is WTID doesn't necessarily mean that they're the best person for the job - witness our marketing (mis)manager. Oh, and did you know that SH was very rarely seen at WFC from when he bought it until 1986, when we first went up?
REPD
Groan.... - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 09:23:18 (BST)

I think that for a long time in the early days SH would not have sold because his heart was in it, somewhere he lost the plot and eventually sold his soul; The Nogs may have been enthusiastic buyers but distance lends disenchantment and they don't seem to be close enough to make me feel that Wimbledon is in their blood, notwithstanding new club shop, training ground and all which are commendable but I'd be happier with a WTID person in ownership. WTID!
the wizard of Oz
going out to lunch... - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 02:24:18 (BST)

Wiz - I may be apologists for R&G but didn't SH try to sell out many times because "the price was right"?.... FL - I would rather fly AirTran than Delta. Hell, I'm told that Sun Country and Vanguard Airlines are better :)
REPD
Sober for once on his BD - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 23:06:55 (BST)

REPD/GBLB: Dispruption is exactly my point sell 'em. Then we can progress. United Airlines, I hope we don't turn out like Delta Airlines. Wiz: I agree.
Florida John
Who spent only 9 minutes at Boundry Park in 1993. Leaving with 5 minutes to go.....nothing! - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 23:03:30 (BST)

Nog Owners. If somebody comes along to buy Wimbledon F.C. at the 'right price' you can guarantee the Nogs will sell because it is the 'right price'. If I owned Wimbledon F.C. there never would be a 'right price' because WFC is in my heart and my soul and my blood not on a balance sheet.
the Wizard of Oz
going for a hat trick - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 22:16:42 (BST)

Baggy. You are a marketing man but didn't have the courage to say hello to Nice Girl! Doh! Good luck with your marketing strategy for WFC...
The Wizard
Wondering if Baggy went to see the Baggies - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 22:12:10 (BST)

Terry Burton; When we had our 2 semis season he was only the coach but now he is the manager. The difference is he did not have to make the buy/ sell decisions as coach; As for his style being out of date (apart from his hair), this is the guy who was wanted by Hoddle as an England Coach ( Hate Hoddle or just dislike him he is a modern thinker of the game), and when Tezza had his time in Kinnear's wilderness did he not go on sabbatical to the great clubs of Europe to study their methods and hasn't he said that he admires Barcelona the way they play 4-4-2? And aren't the current Wimbledon team not playing the most attractive and entertaining football that many have you have seen for years? Have faith. WTID.
the Wizard of Oz
on a beautiful sunny morning in Oz - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 22:08:39 (BST)

5 hours to get back from brum , good job I have a thin tum did we win one tackle in midfield last night , can't remember bollocks to it
glynn who is so thin
just got home - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 20:45:50 (BST)

I Was at west brom and as the players got off the coach, hartson, hartfod and Feuer all gave this skinhead thug tickets anyone know who he is, he seems ok as he gave me a ticket ??
LOYAL WOMBLE
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 20:18:03 (BST)

COTW - "If wee mess up this time and don't get back into the Prem, how long are oor Norge masters going to hang around? The alternative is a sell-off. But a sell-off of what, we only have an unbuilt training ground as an asset and the players, the best of which will be logically sold. Please someone, tell me I'm just trotting out Angel of Doom stuff!". Right, here goes : it has been in R&G's plans for some time to float Wyndmore, the Aker subsidiary that owns us and Molde. They wanted to do it as far back as 1997 but couldn't because SH wouldn't let them. For various reasons, mostly financial, they can't do it at the moment. But in a couple of years time, we (the fans) may well find ourselves being offered about 49% of WFC in a private share scheme. This will of course be reliant on a new training ground and work in progress on a new stadium (proper, tangible assets). Would it work? Well, United Airlines is 100% fully owned by its workforce...
REPD again
Going to spend tonight watching the Arsenal game - I gave up benders years ago after my kidneys collapsed - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 18:24:20 (BST)

Ah, gee, thanks for the birthday greetings guys (MTJ - I'm a quarter of a century old), if you bother to check the Norwich City program from the 86/87 season, you may see me in there :) Anyway, onto serious matters... another topic for discussion : the very fact that Euell and Hartson are at the club is causing disruption with the rest of the players. Worth thinking about.... some other thoughts. Forget about Dunne, it's history. I've given REMBE some (justifiably IMO) grief recently, but I agree with him that we basically have new everything this season. I do leave early sometimes when we're doing badly, very rarely at SP games but more often long away games - ever heard the expression at not hanging around at your funeral? And finally - why the fuck are Sky advertising on my site without payment?
REPD
Genuinely touched - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 18:00:07 (BST)

Happy B'Day young sir...
Clocky
Joining in - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 17:33:27 (BST)

REPD - Appy birthday you old git. (Don't know how old you are actually but I thought I'd be mean anyway. 1st rule of journalist, never let the facts get in the way of a good insult...)
Martin the Journo
Pub - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 17:22:10 (BST)

a birthday punch from.....
Big Mickey......
c\o Wimbledon FC - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 17:01:24 (BST)

Happy Birthday young'un.
Baggy
Manchester, late as ever - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 16:38:27 (BST)

Happy Birthday REPD - you're catching me up!
DC
Sutton - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 15:58:05 (BST)

REPD - Well, happy birthday! Oh, I nearly forgot. You are never happy right? Sorry. Miserable Birthday!
Nice Girl C
Again? - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 15:35:04 (BST)

REPD - You left early? Disgraceful, Rob. And as I said previously, we aren't really that good and just because we managed to trash Crewe (which are absolutely hopeless) doesn't mean that we are going to win the bloody league title! Our defense went to sleep and Gayle just played like he used to. Not very mobile and fucking slow. And we need a pacey player. Every one of our player is so fucking slow and lazy (well, apart from Trond and Francis). And me stuck in a car for fucking six hours?? They bloody put up some good performance on Saturday or I am going to send an atomic bomb to each of the players......
Nice Girl C
Not in the mood.... - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 15:31:20 (BST)

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Sky Sports
London - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 14:24:42 (BST)

Hmm dunno what selling the mighty JH would prove? Lack of ambition? We don't really need that cash at the moment? Change takes time - and we only midway through the transition phase. So JH maybe a talisman to many supporters - good. Its gives supporters something to be apssionate about while the club is fucking up a number of other things. We have hopes and dreams, we also all have a sense of realism, and this varies from person to person. This sense of realism confirms your individual opinions. No doubt the coming weeks will see the 'bbo boys' back in town calling for peoples heads. We are NOT at 100% yet. But look at what is happening on the pitch - we are playing much better football, a new style for a new dawn and all that jazz. New players, new dreams and aspirations. Wait till we are at full strength and then see what TB can do. You will not be disappointed. Happy Birthday REPD!
Flawed
Looking for change in the wallet - oh look here's 2 cents.... - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 13:46:00 (BST)

Florida John. Now I know you and Hartson have a history, but this is really taking it too far, blaming him for the dcline of the club. Controversial as it is, I believe our decline started off the season after the 2 semi finals one, when we were nearly relegated but for the grace of mediocrities such as Bolton and Everton. Long before Hartson joined us. I do not buy into the Kinnear heart attack theory for our decline. Kinnear should have gone after that awful season (the one where we scored about 1 goal in our last 8 games) along with the dead wood in the squad which was reaching bonfire proportions. My point is that I have far more of a problem with the likes of Gayle, Leaburn, Roberts, Ardley, Kimble who have underperformed for years still being here. And if you truly think we'll be better off with the likes of Gayle or Leaburn leading the line, then I think you are allowing your hatred to cloud your reason. That being said, I do believe that it is probably time we flogged Hartson, so we can reinvest but even more urgently I want TB to get rid of the Kinnear dead wood. The fact that we can probably get rid of Hartson more easily than the dead wood (are we ever going to sell Roberts or Leaburn) may also suggest the relative merits of the players in question.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
And don't get me started on what a failure it was for us not to get Dunne - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 13:19:29 (BST)

I think REPD has hit the nail on the head! Have we got first division ideas and players and has the rest of the Premiership improved and left us behind, still trying to maintain a Crazy Gang attitude that doesn't exist anymore? If wee mess up this time and don't get back into the Prem, how long are oor Norge masters going to hang around? The alternative is a sell-off. But a sell-off of what, we only have an unbuilt training ground as an asset and the players, the best of which will be logically sold. Please someone, tell me I'm just trotting out Angel of Doom stuff! That there are signs that we are about to turn the corner and start a consistant run of wins! I'm afraid that if we don't win the next few games decisively and keep winning, then forget the Prem, we'll be looking to hang on in the 1st Div.
Concerned of Tunbridge Wells
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 13:07:22 (BST)

Old Pelhamian - I won't get started on the "Our Decline Started When JK's Ticker Went - Discuss" line, I've no desire any more to repeat old stuff. However, this is a point for all of you to chew over : when TB was assistant all those years ago, he was doing then what he's doing now with regards to tactics, blooding youth etc. Now, does the fact that football has generally moved on in the 5 years since that he's really only doing stuff to a 1st div standard? In other words - is TB/the players good enough for Prem football? We need to rebuild, it's started but we've got a long way to go.... GB - yes.
REPD
Enjoying today - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 12:00:38 (BST)

Is anyone tired of this joke yet?
Gooseboy
at work really.. - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 11:55:48 (BST)

Or the dead skinned cats I keep in my troosers....
Gooseboy
twisted house - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 11:55:16 (BST)

Does anyone think that because I have been smearing goats blood on my nipples at half time that I could be cursing results?
Gooseboy
A dark forest - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 11:54:07 (BST)

FJ - I'm beginning to think you're right! I also think that the loss of JK had anything to do with our decline. I must admit I didn't at the time but I'm changing my mind. Do think Terry B is the right man for the jop or not? I am beginning to think that he is making too many transfer mistakes, if we continue like this we will have no chance of getting out of Div One - opinions???
Old Pelhamian
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 11:07:59 (BST)

Gooseboy - you are a jinx my friend :)
REPD
Getting his car back today - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 10:48:20 (BST)

As said last night, because everytime I turn up and we fail to win, two FBI agents have taken me away for investigation. Apparently the little wicker constructions that I lay behind Kelvin Davis's goal are not helping matters, or the three hours of naked ritual chanting that I perform in the toilets before each game.
Gooseboy
Washington - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 10:07:43 (BST)

Load of old wank last night , don't know why I bother really
Me da glynnster
birmingham still - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 09:46:22 (BST)

...Oh yeah, Happy Birthday Rob.
Florida John
Aware of the facts - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 01:05:54 (BST)

GBLB: Who would I rather have than Hartson? Anybody. Get yourself copy of Alex Furguson's book and read Chapter 14. During it substitute the names, Ron Atkinson, Paul McGrath, Norman Whiteside and Bryan Robson; with Joe Kinnear, John Hartson, Ben Thatcher and Jason Euell and see. Then note the phrase "Manchester United were nearly as mucha social club, as a football club", this time substituting WFC for Man U, and think long and hard. Add to that the irrefutable fact that we have not had a decent string of results since the day we decided to waste 7 Million on him and consider again. He is ONLY a talisman to people because of his price tag, when people can let go of this, then what is he worth?Oh by the way the Chapter concerned is entitled "Drinking to Failure".
Florida John
Cloumbus, OH - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 01:03:15 (BST)

BTW - today is my 25th birthday.
REPD again
Yeah, I've been drinking - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 00:02:09 (BST)

Happy Birthday Rob!
Secret Agent
North Cheam but on the right day this time!! OOps! - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 00:00:41 (BST)

Happy Birthday Rob!
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 23:59:59 (BST)

Happy Birthday Rob!
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 23:59:58 (BST)

OK guys, here's a quick post from somebody who has just got back (thanx Ian) : utter shocking first 20 minutes, started getting it together after 2-0 down (how fucking typical), probably lucky to get a penalty, bit better in the second half but still far too poor. Still, I'm not really fussed, it's my birthday in 20 minutes time....
REPD
Just got back - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 23:39:37 (BST)

Florida. So would you rather have Gayle or Leaburn instead?
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Pissed off but awaiting the thoughts of those who went - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 23:29:46 (BST)

No change in my feelings about Hartson. Time he went, I've had enough of him.
Florida John
Raddison, hoping they don't catch up with my last visit! - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 22:21:25 (BST)

Back to normal, not a bottom 5 team see. Still bet we even fuck that up against Palace.
Florida John
Columbus, OH - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 22:19:16 (BST)

Hartson - don't think we can sell him due to his medical problems. Like an expensive house with subsidence problems.
Pelhamian
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 18:11:59 (BST)

REPD - I'm no expert but as a business, surely there must be an overall budget? If the wages / transfer in bill is high then it has a knock-on effect to everything else???
Concerned of Tunbridge Wells
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 18:06:52 (BST)

Glynno - certainly am coming up here (via car), will see you in the ground....
REPD
Bit pissed off that AOL doesn't work (yet) with Windows 2000 - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 13:54:52 (BST)

Yo Repd , you coming up here tonight ? I seem to have arrived a little early oh dear BTW all trains to brum are (were anyway ) delayed due to fucked up tracks
Mark o Glynn 0
Birmingham - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 13:46:54 (BST)

Secret Agent, where dost thou??? Any room in your wagon to brum???
Gooseboy
Egham - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 10:01:45 (BST)

C - er, what tape?
REPD
Taking a well deserved two days off - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 20:36:27 (BST)

REPD - What's happening to my tape huh?
Nice Girl C
Kensington, London.... - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 18:53:31 (BST)

Baggy - Anyone who fails to spot me must either have serious eye illness or be blind....! As you can tell, I don't know half of the people so if people don't come up and introduce themselves, I can't put a face to a name! And I am nice anyway (ask REPD!) so I am not going to bite your head off. And tell your daughter to stay away from Alan Kimble, okay? He's mine!
Nice Girl C
Kensington, again! - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 18:34:23 (BST)

Fact should read Effect.
FLJ
Putting brain in gear - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 16:31:07 (BST)

COTW: As I have said before, I am more concerned about the fact Hartson has had on the squad. We have been shit ever since he signed. If he scores a few in the 1st Division, well so he should, we paid 7Mill for him. He is a big time charlie we would do well to be without. I thought this before Saturday.
Florida John
The Palmetto, Miami - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 16:27:12 (BST)

FL - well, we certainly looked more mobile.... COTW - money for players/transfers/wages is totally seperate from money for stadia.
REPD
En route from Morden to Worcester Park (business) - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 15:02:39 (BST)

One win and we are going to sell all our best players, because they didn't play when we won. So, MH sell him? NA sell him?..look at our last two games in the Prem. Who was up for it then and that includes JH. Harley will not stay any longer than three months because he's looking good. If he had played pants we may have had a chance to hang on to him, but would we have wanted to. Watch this space.... reckon we'll be signing some more soon. Personaly, let's get the team balanced, use what we have got. Save the money and buy a f.....g ground.
Concerned of Tunbridge Wells
Home - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 14:21:15 (BST)

Flawed: I have been on the grassy Knoll twice. REPD: That gives me an idea. [SELL HARTSON NOW]
Florida John
En route Ft L - Columbus, OH. - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 14:05:36 (BST)

My sources tell me that Les Brown who scored 4 on his debut away to Oxford City in a 6-0 win in 61/62 in an Isthmian league game was the last to score 2(or more)on his Dons debut. Am I sad or what?
statto
fantasy football set - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 14:04:29 (BST)

FJ - Seinfeld rocks man, as does Drew Carey show. Is it true you were on the grassy knowle?
Flawed
There are US comedies that are funny - honest - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 13:45:49 (BST)

Girlie D. Missed you again on Saturday at Crewe. Your mystique is now frightening. Saw Nice Girl though, and I was too shy to say Hello so "Hello Nice Girl". Great day out though! And an even better evening.Things sometimes don't get any better than this. Part 1. y. 4-0. My 13 year old daughter is in love with Alan Kimble. I don't think I'll tell him! Part 2. Rushed back to Manchester after the game to get my DJ'ing gear for a bit of karaoke/disco at a wedding in a hotel in Knutsford, down the M6 from Crewe. Enjoyable gig and asked to do a bit of karaoke afterwards 'if we slip you some more money' because it was a good night. Approached by a bloke who asked if his two mates could sing. Any song. You choose it. Good mood so OK! Then he told me that they played for Crewe. Bugger me! They were called Kevin and Tim, and Tim had ginger hair. I think the other one was that short bloke who came on in the second half. Up they come. Here you are lads, sing this. You might remember it from this afternoon. "Volare!". They were a bit suprised to hear me singing different words in the background though. As I said. Life sometimes doesn't get any better. Apologies to those who are reading this twice but I'm dead excited. I could crush a grape.
Baggy
Stockport, collating facts and reading Sir Norman Chester (Football Research) - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 10:40:37 (BST)

Hash - yeah, I think it was the major misplaced superiority complex that Prem clubs had. The attitude of the players in general seems to have improved a great deal recently with regards to these sort of matches
REPD
It's raining - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 09:29:32 (BST)

Isn't it true that while we were still a premiership club, WHENEVER we would play against teams in divisions below us, we would struggle:Pourtsmouth,Huddersfield, Wolves,Bolton, Wrexham etc. Now, we don't struggle against these teams
Hash
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 22:57:55 (BST)

C - maybe we'll lose to Foolham, BUT..... a 4-0 win away from "home" is a 4-0 win away from "home". I've lost count of the amount of times in the past where we've supposed to have stuffed teams like Crewe and indeed struggle. I for one am happy with yesterday.....
REPD
Buffalo 27 Minnesota 31...... SHIT - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 21:40:08 (BST)

Oh, being a tight arse, I only bought 30 minutes so I have to be quick. Look as I said to General Lee during HT, we beat Crewe because Crewe were really shit. I would be very disappointed if we didn't. So while we should celebrate this "rare" moment, let's do a reality check here. We are going to get stuffed by Foolham. Mark my word!!!!! Oh, one more thing, I spent 20 minutes watching Trond yesterday and he played a blinder. So whoever called his head, f--- o--. Oh, and I reckon Kimble played well only because Harley was covering for him!! Dear.....
Nice Girl C
Kensington, London! - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 19:56:57 (BST)

So, Gayle has one decent game up front (about fucking time) and suddenly he is the solution and we do not need hartson anymore. Given that Gayle's scored a grand total of 2 league goals this millennium, excuse me if I don't turn cartwheels at the thought of him leading the line once more. And does Harley's signing mean that Karlsson is not even going to get a look in?
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Tempering the optimism. - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 18:06:58 (BST)

GD - glad you liked it :) Sadly, my larynx didn't....
REPD
Doing a horrific scanning job at the moment - yuk - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 15:55:13 (BST)

Aye, Mr DUNford. Nice Napalm Death rendition of "Especially for you". It just seemed to put the seal on a rather vintage day out..
Girlie Don
Counting up the away games I have seen the Dons trounce the opposition this season - BO! - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 15:52:41 (BST)

All - the Crewe report is now available for your digestion. Enjoy.
REPD
Up, raring to go, and working today - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 10:21:19 (BST)

Also Ceri Hughes looked good for Pompey. Think about it. Who would you rather have?
FL J
Ah...zzzzz - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 05:58:08 (BST)

All done without Hartson. Think about it!
FL J
FL for a few hours - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 05:35:15 (BST)

SA - wouldn't surprise me :) I spoke to Baggy at Crewe and he reckons that the club doesn't actually have a marketing plan, hence his current project (some good stuff he's got BTW). As for the game - WOOOOO. Probably won't write a report tonight because I'm a bit tired and probably won't do it justice. My apologies to everyone wondering why the site hasn't been updated so much, believe me, things have become a little bit hectic recently.
REPD
About to become a self employed marketing manager - serious - Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 21:45:37 (BST)

REPD - got a reply from Sharon dated two days after my missive to her re KFAQ and the marketing thereof (1.5 pages of A4 no less!). Her exact words were " Dear Ian, I am in receipt of your letter dated 16th October, the contents of which are noted. Thank you for your interest and support." I guess that she either doesn't care a hoot or has started to recieve mail by the sackload in the past two or three weeks! What will be the response to Baggy's marketing plan I wonder?? PS I didn't get a WTID comment on my reply either! SA
Secret Agent
Not going to Crewe - malheureusement! - Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 13:01:48 (BST)

"US Comedy" and "seriously funny", do not belong in the same sentence.
Florida John
North Carolina, not watching Sienfeld - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 23:40:54 (BST)

DD - TP has a crocked knee. And don't get me started on Ginola.
REPD
Thinking of taking a court order out on Flawed - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 21:24:55 (BST)

Daggers Drawn: You can't have been reading this web site long, that was like saying "Lets sign Kevin Ratcliffe" in 1989.
Florida John
Hotel again - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 20:14:30 (BST)

Kramer is the name of a character on 'Seinfeld' which is a seriously funny US comedy on around midnight BBC2 most nights of the week. Hawkins is a dead ringer.
Flawed
Looks like I'm stalking REPD now on all the sites - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 18:01:50 (BST)

Sandy - Kramer is the nickname for Peter Hawkins. Why, I don't know, but he's supposedly a dead ringer for somebody called Kramer. Anyone like to elaborate for me?
REPD
Concerned that Aer Lingus' frequent flight program is called Tab - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 17:54:32 (BST)

Rob - reading your news articles, I gotta admit I'm greatly puzzled. Who is Kramer, and why do you call him Kramer? Sorry if this has been asked before.
Sandy Lawrence
Weybridge - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 17:28:26 (BST)

Wotz happened to Tore Pedersen? He was absolute class and hasn't played for ages...also I really think we should go after David Ginola! This girl I know likes him and she'd become a Dons fan if we signed him. He's class too...
Daggers drawn
home - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 13:42:27 (BST)

Baggy - thanks for that, I guess I'll have to fiddle it so I can get a refund on my ticket :)
REPD
Fucked off with Teleworst to such an extent that he prefers Celsi - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 12:02:31 (BST)

Just phoned Crewe who've told me that they've taken it off all ticket because we've not sold many. Thought you'd wanna know. I'm allowed out this week so look out for a tubby-ish (on a diet) Jeremy Spake-without-the-beard lookalike with a 13 year old girl in tow (She's my daughter before the Graham Rix jokes start) in amongst you. Pleased to meet ya. Pleased to meet ya.
Baggy
Manchester, on a Crewe tip - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 11:35:44 (BST)

Are you sure it's Jon Harley and not Topper Harley of Hot Shots fame that we've signed???
Big Mick......
worky - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 11:31:01 (BST)

Nice Girl C - you were up LATE! Neil Harris.......I know a few of his mates in Saaaafend and he would have been WELL up for it before he signed a fat extension to his contract. Hammers and Spurtz are after him now, but I agree - he would be a great. Tough little monkey, too. In retrospect, Connelly was pretty lame for Eire last time he was picked. It would just be nice to have some competition up front. Can't wait to see how two years in Switzerland has affected The Chief, though...........
thursty_design
The City of Love - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 09:34:59 (BST)

Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley, Jon Harley!
Nice Girl C
Going to Crewe! - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 02:29:49 (BST)

How do you all like my new consultants role!
Your Greatest Ever Manager
The Blackboy, Oxford - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 00:07:17 (BST)

GBLB: Snap! REPD. I have never been to VA before.
Florida John
Not VA yet - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 00:01:13 (BST)

Wiz - if possible, I would like to see Millwall's Neil Harris don a Tiny shirt.... FL - ever been to Williamsburg? Or Manassas? Or even Herndon? Paying Des Byrne doesn't concern me. Paying Carl Leaburn does..... GBLB - yup, Crewe is all ticket. Something to do with having a very limited amount of away fans. Went up there for the FA Cup game a few years ago, nice little stadium but the locals are retards
REPD
Awaiting Vince McMahon to buy out WCW - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 22:42:12 (BST)

John Harley from the OS "I was hugely impressed when I watched them against Blackburn". What fucking game were you watching John? Anyone know if Crewe is all ticket on Saturday?
Greg Berry's left Boot
Pondering whether we'll be any different from luton, notts County or Oldham - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 22:09:09 (BST)

Quote Harley "I was impressed by them when they played Blackburn". It was the team in Dark Blue you were supposed to be watching Jon. Also if our wage bill is so high, what do we pay Des Byrne for? I believe that secretly we have qualified for the champions league, and Terry has another 11 we don't know about, Per Karlsson, Bryne etc etc etc.
Florida John
Wherever I can get to in Southern VA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 22:07:51 (BST)

I like the signings of Holloway, Williams and Harley, the real test for Tezza is replacing Euell and Hartson one day - there are oodles of hungry strikers down in the lower divisions TB just has to be astute to pick the right ones - wouldn't we like to have a (fit) Jon Goodman now? And don't sign Dickio please!
the Wizard of Oz
so was I... - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 22:04:11 (BST)

Flawed - heard the Jansen rumours quite a while ago. Nice if it happened..... Thursty - David Connelly is from the southern end of the Irish border IIRC. He left Watford for Feyenoord because he was a bit of a narky git..... DC - thanks, I *****may***** do a Chrimbo poll on the same lines, obviously not as long as the summer poll and definitely not as in-depth..... FL - Which part of VA?
REPD
Destroyed my belief in Mother E---arth - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 21:54:52 (BST)

......are we going to get the rest of Cockney Rebel.
Florida John
When I said Fuck off I was joking. Off to VA tonight. - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 21:50:14 (BST)

I know it's old but THANKS for giving me and others the chance to vote in your poll - a bit better than WFC's crap invite to vote on our away kit. As to my favourite colour, as the old Monty Python sketch goes 'It's green....I mean it's BLUE!...ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGHGGHGHGHHGHG!!!!'
DC
TO REPD - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 17:00:33 (BST)

One point that I've been meaning to say for a while about the team as a whole, is the fact that nearly all, bar TA and PK are British based players. Is this intentional? Does TB just believe that it knits a team together? Quite interesting, as managers on a budget tend to go abroad for more value for money. There ain't that many good UK players left to have (especially up front).
thursty_design
The City of Love - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 16:52:03 (BST)

Dichio would be a coup - we've been after him since OGEM was about......Ulster Greg made a good suggestion about David Healey - he'd be excellent. A few fellow UlsterDons around too. We could rescue David Connolly - played for Feyenoord in Champions league not so long ago, now with their second division sister team Excelsior. He'd be cheap and I reckon he'd play his heart out to resurrect his English career. Just a few of the wishlist! Any more?
thursty_design
The City of Love - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 16:40:53 (BST)

I still hear unconfirmed rumours about Jansen on a near weekly basis. Now THAT would be a signing!
Flawed
Thinking of a new tagline.... - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 16:07:45 (BST)

Thursty - Dreamweaver is fine, thanx :) Agree that the attack needs bolstering, again this may take a bit of time and I don't think we should expect everything immediately. We are after Dichio, apparently, not exactly ideal but he's better than Leaburn. Euell may go, but I think the Harley deal could be a factor.
REPD
Settling credit card bills - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 15:26:59 (BST)

Scary thought - in terms of points (as well as position) we are now nearer the bottom three than we are to the top two. Now that is really really scary.
Donner Kebab
Reality Zone - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 15:26:48 (BST)

I posted my thoughts on Jonesy's site without any feedback - now we have Harley on loan, surely our priority is a striker? JH and JE won't be around by the end of the season, Robinson is a doubtful addition, Leaburn is shite and Angry is still learning. Now we've got a better, IMO, defence than last year with a few to still return, should TB not turn his attention to our biggest problem...GOALS. We cannot rely on the two front men we have at the moment and should not include them automatically for every game..possibly as last night saw testament. They are under no pressure bar their own futures....and that cannot be good for the team as a whole. By the way REPD - how's Dreamweaver going?
thursty_design
City of Love - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 14:34:10 (BST)

If the Harley loan is a teaser - sod it - take the bait. I would be more than happy knowing that at left back we would have Kramer and Harley fighting it out especially if he signed. After looking at the signings of Williams, Wilmott, Holloway with KC, DB and TA the competition at the back looks good.
Flawed
Eye holes in a paper bag, the best lay I ever had/// - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 13:33:27 (BST)

Wubble - the last player I can recall us getting on loan before signing him was Leo. Agree 110% that we should have got people like Robbo on loan first, though sometimes it may have been a sale only job. Funny, you're not the only one wondering if the Harley loan is a bit of bait for Mr 110%.....
REPD
Humming a Deicide track to himself - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 12:48:01 (BST)

REPD,definiteley not enough loan signings.ie:cort goes to newcastle,why didnt we get robinson on loan for 3 months as part of the deal,TB gets a good chance to see what he is like on and off the field,it doesnt work out and he goes back to geordieland(all we have lost is a few weeks wages),it is the same situation with the ipswich defender.Why did we not take him on loan as part of the HH deal?look how well loaning players has helped fulham so far (fernandes,boa morte).Does anyone think that harley could be bait for a chelsea move for euell?
Wumble
105 points to play for - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 12:41:28 (BST)

DC - I always look glum :) I was tempted to leave early as well..
REPD again
But I AM standing up... - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 10:00:49 (BST)

Flawed - the OS has announced that we've signed Celsi's Jon Harley on a 3 month loan. He's a left back, I presume that as Kramer is injured, Byrne is still too green and Kimble is past it it's a good move. Does anyone else think that we don't make enough loan signings?
REPD
Unusually calm, cool and collected this very morning. - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 09:59:21 (BST)

I'm not ashamed to say I left early for the 9.39pm Selhurst-East Croydon...saw you (SW) looking glum in row 21 on my exit. Yup, it woz crap.
dc
fed up - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 09:55:37 (BST)

REPD - you hit the nail on the head wit the match report. We also haven't really got the depth of quality in the squad that we need for a serious assualt for the title - not yet anyway. It is all well and good wanting to get rid of players like MG, AK etc but you have to find someone who wants them, and is prepared to actually pay you for them.
Flawed
There is definately more normality in here than in Jonesy's place today - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 09:50:36 (BST)

Guys, chill. I'm very tempted to write a new article tonight (working title: "Facing Up To Reality"), which is where I intend to put my spin on current events. Thinking more about the game last night, we seem to be slipping back into bad old habits. Whilst teams DO have bad patches in the season - those with long memories will know that October is normally a shitty month for us anyway - it's worth remembering that last night was our first "home" defeat of the season.
REPD
Walked into an alcoholic induced warzone - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 09:44:56 (BST)

And the worst thing is Blacburn weren't even good
Brick Lane Don
London - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 08:42:18 (BST)

all this talk of Bloody Marys reminds me of Qantas before BA bought into them, reminds me of late nights in the Piano Bar at the Menzies Hotel in Sydney and mostly reminds me of very very late nights at the Captain's Bar of the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong (they serve them for breakfast too...).Love youse all.
the Wizard
looking forward to FJ telling me to fuck off to my face one day - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 06:46:25 (BST)

OZ: Fuck offf!
Florida John
....and some oyster shooters - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 06:20:03 (BST)

FJ,"cleaver Norwegian multi millionaires" was 'cleaver' freudian or what! Anyway I am all up for a cull , should have been done two years back and the rest is history. Apparently we have 33 first team squad members, cut it down to 18 where every one is motivated, can cover other positions and know they have a reasonable chance of real game time.Having bucket loads of every day joe average mid fielders is crap.Roll out the old, roll in the new.And when inevitably Hartson and Euell go please Bjorn-to-Run and Rokker give Mr. Burton the freedom to buy the replacements he wants not the ones you deem cheap enough. You can take me out of Wimbledon but you can't take the Wimbledon out of me. WTID.
the Wizard of Oz
seriously tempted by the thought of some bloody marys... - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 06:14:41 (BST)

GBLB:...yeah you're right and let me say the unthinkable to some, get rid of Cunningham. I am getting more and more angry at the lack of action. Ground or no new groung, we should not be held to ransom. We gave away the prem. Too cheaply, and getting it back ain't gonna come in some 3 year plan at this rate. R+G just don't know english football. That is why we are where we are today and Hammam's bank manager is laughing.
Florida John
...a few Bloody Marys later - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 05:58:05 (BST)

REPD. Good report as per usual. But your posting below, Hunt played well to an extent. What extent was that? To the extent that he was surrounded by floundering idiots in blue and yellow? I think it is no surprise to the footballing world that a player released by Derby and Sheffield United, is just not up to it. Nothing has yet to convince me otherwise. I'm with you on the player cull. At the moment TB has done what I'd feared and gone for a half-hearted cull, but now it must be revolution with blood letting. Hartson and Euell are on their way, TB must use that money to bring some players in and get rid of the old Premiership guard. Getting rid of Gayle and Kimble would be a start. Oh, and I know this may be very unfashionable to say, but I actually though that Andersen had a decent game tonight.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Not much looking forward to mid table medicority and hates Selhurst midweek games - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 23:53:32 (BST)

FL - ignoring Chris Wilmott's voodoo curse, something grabbed me tonight. Many of the sub-par players (though not all) were the "old guard", the ones who seemed to play reasonably well were people like Holloway, Hunt to an extent, Thomas to a degree and even the likes of Angryman and Owusu. I think you're right, those involved in last year's debacle were the ones seemingly the worst of the bunch. As said previously, don't expect major mass purchases anytime soon, this isn't just WFC related but across the whole football industry. I'm prepared to see us become an average first div club this season, because in many ways that is what we are...
REPD
Who would have a bloody mary with FL if he wasn't here - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 23:04:49 (BST)

Don't drag me into that crap!
Adolf Eichmann
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 22:57:19 (BST)

REPD: Good report. The return of Kimble brings me to what I've said before. I really am fed up with anybody to do with last years debacle. But lets get on and buy some PROPER replacements.
Florida John
3rd Bloody Mary - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 22:55:57 (BST)

Read the report, especially the bit about what TB was trying to do during the game. If somebody offered �6m for Jason Euell tonight, I would snap their hand off quicker than you can say "110 percent"
REPD
Going to bed in a minute - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 22:46:28 (BST)

Well, one thing was proved tonight, and that is that the debate on Hunt should now stop. Verdict? He is shit! Can't tackle (loses his bottle in a 50/50), can't cross and has the creativity of Adolf Eichmann! Another thing proved was that TB is crap at making substitutions (when he makes them). I will give him the benefit of the doubt this time by assuming that Trond and Damo were injured. If they weren't then God help us! Also, I feel that the mighty Kimble has played his last game for us (if there is any justice, record this season played 3 lost 2 drawn 1 goals for 0 against 3). Message to the owners " if you don't spend some money on players, then buy a few refs as every other team we play at Selhurst seems to bring a ref with them". Rant over. SA
Secret Agent
Negotiating a deal to get to the pub before Saturday's game! - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 22:45:40 (BST)

hear hear FJ
KT16
getting used to midtable mediocrity - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 22:02:14 (BST)

Well, Terry think this game is a yardstick of how we are doing. 2-0 to Blackburn. That sums up how we are doing very well. I am starting to get the same feeling as I got during Olsen's games last year. We are still bloody lame, and it sounds to me if Blackburn could have done more damage if the wanted to. Lucky to make mid-table now, as the rot sets in more and more. What will happen when when Hartson & Euell go, my cleaver Norwiegen Multi-Millionaires, eh what happens then. Where is that on the 3 year plan. Oh yeah and the ref was a cunt, but even that won't help us.
Florida John
Heading for the Hotel Bar - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 21:45:38 (BST)

I would like to see MA back - we paid for him and we are still missing a heap of creative players. I never boo any player on the pitch in blue and yellow (or even green) but I do not buy the thought that MA was better defensively than MH. It was more his failure to get stuck in (remember the Giggs breakout?) than a lack of skill. Most Nogs have plenty of bottle but there was some suspicion that Dry Martini was a little too concerned about this classic profile. Maybe he was not cynical enough, but he could learn.
Kermit
SW19 - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 09:59:04 (BST)

FL - mind you, I do agree with SA's view on MH : the comment that Hughes wasn't that good defensively may have rankled some, but in the games after that he certainly put much more in on that side.... here's why the owners won't sell up anytime soon : what have they got to sell? Contary to popular myth, they can't get the money from players (ask yourself why clubs who are going bust don't have their players sold to clear the debts), they've bought a bit of land which can ONLY be used for "recreation" - a training complex will be allowed, housing definitely won't - we have at the moment no ground, so they couldn't make their money back on it even if they wanted to. Get those two things sorted and we would be much more ripe for selling (if they did want to sell us, of course). And I found out last night that the first thing that R&G wanted to do with WFC was to float WFC to get more money in for the club : Hammam wouldn't let them (presumably because there was too much dodgyness....)
REPD
Discussing things with JZ - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 09:23:47 (BST)

GBLB: What you forget is that booing MA was about the time when my favourite WFC manger was just attaining his highest popularity. I think the booing was as much for that useless cunts decision as anything to do with the player. Drillo did make a cunt out of MH in his waffling, so there you have the root of the frustration. I think the owners will sell soon as this ain't nothin' like what they bought. Blame Hammam.
Florida John
North Carolina - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 06:22:30 (BST)

Flawed. Your views on the Mh vs MA talents would have had you lynched last year by an overwhelming majority of our supporters. It was at the Leicester home match last season when Dry Martini came on instead of Hughes that we got the first installation of the Muppet show: Andresen's only crime was to be sent on as a sub instead of Hughes; I do not think I've heard a more posionous reaction to one of our players in blue and yellow in my WFC days, and it was one of the very few occasions that i have ever felt ashamed to be a Dons fan. I think there is room for both Hughes and Andresen, but clearly Terry does not rate MA, and prefers the likes of Hunt, Ardley and Morgan. Which is fine, but if results are not forthcoming over the next 2 years then he will be held accountable. But those are the risks you take in management.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Ex[ecting a very low crowd tomorrow - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 22:34:48 (BST)

FL - tax year. Remember that transfers are paid in installments, and are timed around tax years or something. New owners? Nah, I reckon R&G will be around for a little while at least. They will sell up eventually, but I reckon they'll do it via a private flotation (they wanted to do it as far back as 1997) - and as WFC finances are still too dodgy to risk, it will be a little while. And yes, I have been reading the Aker website, seeing how their various companies are run.
REPD
Morden, South London - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 14:08:20 (BST)

REPD: Why next April for 3Mill+ signing. Tax Year? New Owners?
Florida John
Raleigh, North Carolina - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 12:47:19 (BST)

REPD - but that wouldn't give us much depth really. JH, Ainsworth (when fit and more of a winger), Aggy. That's it. I don't really count Gray, Robinson, Leaburn, MG etc as proven goal scorers. Ideally we need 3-4 quality strikers, especially if we consider the 3 year plan, and the number of games we have to play. If we had no JH we would be kack. Weren't we interested in Jansen a while back, then Bellamy, missed out on Carew. Personally I think we another.
Flawed
Avoid parking tickets by leaving your windshield wipers turned to fast wipe whenever you leave your car parked illegally. - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 12:41:18 (BST)

Flawed - doubt if Dry Martini would come back, and after the way he was treated I wouldn't blame him. If Euell and/or JH goes, I do expect Angryman to play a lot more. I don't really expect much in the way of major (ie �3m+) signings before next April at the earliest.
REPD
Contributing to PWTorch.com - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 09:28:04 (BST)

Why couldn't we play both MH and Dry Martini? I agree he wasn't treated too well. Lund is injured for a long time. Here's a poser though - if JE goes foe �5m-�7m will we see any of it for another striker or will Aggy get a 'blooding'?
Flawed
At the office, having a coffee, watching the sport on TV - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 08:36:55 (BST)

Happy to start a debate here following on from GBLBs last post. Dry Martini anytime over Michael Hughes. The former is young, with a future ahead of him and something to prove, whereas MH is older, slower, with a crock of injuries behind him and resting on performances from years ago when he used to take players on and beat them. Discuss!
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 20:23:46 (BST)

Flawed. I just do not think that Hunt is the answer to the right sided midfield position, given that he seems to cut inside on to his left constantly, and is a piss-poor crosser. He gave the ball away with far too much frequency in the second half, i'd prefer to see him in central midfield. I think the Dry Martini situation should be sorted out a.s.a.p; the bloke has been treated scandalously by the club and supporters alike. Will he just fester in Norway now the season has finished, being paid by us? And if the Muppets had not booed him so much last season (for the single reason that he was not Michael Hughes), would TB's opinion be different of him?
Greg Berry's Left Boot
My god Croydon is a shithole - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 19:02:57 (BST)

So what is the situation wirh Martin Andresen and Andreas Lund? They go back to play for Molde and then their season ends so does that mean that WFC have first call on their services or what? I'd love to see Martin back - a class player going forward, strong and with a great right foot. He was never given a fair crack of the whip which, considering he was playing for a Norwegian manager was strange. By the way, TB did acknowledge the Holmesdale about 20 paces before disappearing down the tunnel. Hunt looked good at times but as we all agree was piss poor with the corners and not a patch on Neal Ardley. Michael Thomas poor also - is he ever going to make a telling forward pass. Much as I dislike Roberts, i think he could come in ahead of Thomas to give the midfield a bit of bite. TB should have taken JH off with 5 mins to go and put Roberts on or anybody - this is an essential part of breaking the game up in the last few minutes.
The Mordon
At the coalface - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 15:59:04 (BST)

C - call it financial prudence, an eye for a bargain and the fact that I am now working :) Could try and get the ice cream, whether it would melt is of course another matter...
REPD
Drinking loads of water - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 11:35:27 (BST)

How do you afford to go the States twice a year, REPD? And if you go, do you think if you can get me a tub of Godiva ice cream please? Thanks. What kind of merchandise does our club shop sell exactly (apart from our nice replica shirts, that is)?
Nice Girl C
Working hard as usual.... - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 11:18:33 (BST)

GBLB - eer have to disagree on the old Hunt debate mate. He linked well with Holloway, and took on players with the ball, drifted inside a bit much for my liking but definately a good aquistion on TB's part. Though the corners were total kack. Was there a player who didn't have a shot at goal on Saturday?
Flawed
At the office, watching the game, having a coffee - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 09:17:27 (BST)

FL - or of course, it could be that TB is bluffing us all...
REPD
Not near a Sheraton - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 09:04:45 (BST)

Watch out for a long winter of discontent. After yesterday everybody knows we are susceptable to high balls. A case of the boot being on the other foot, methinks. Just hope we can raise things against Blackburn. They are one team we really need to do some damage to. And I hate Souness.
Florida John
Sheraton, Durham, NC - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 00:50:57 (BST)

SA - I get the impression he was pissed off....
REPD
Checking out the cost of flights to NYC on Christmas Day - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 23:34:45 (BST)

REPD - sardonically, I don't think that TB did acknowledge the fans in the Holmsdale yesterday! Do you reckon he was embarrassed?
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 19:23:56 (BST)

GBLB - OK, I get the feeling you're not Hunt's biggest fan, though I am not 110% behind Ardley much. Dry Martini? Love him to come back, the way he was treated last year was awful. But will he?
REPD
Fucking working again today - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 14:13:00 (BST)

Sorry folks I just think that Hunt looks another problem rather than solution on the right. Crossing is certainly not his forte, nor is running at defenders, and some of his passing yesterday was atrocious. Most of our decent stuff came from the classy Holloway. There may be a case for trying Hunt in the centre, but, and you do not know how much this pains may to say it, I'd prefer to see Ardley out on the right, rather than Hunt. Better still, I want to see TB swallow his pride and get Dry Martini back. But somehow I doubt that is going to happen.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
realising that Dry martini is not everyone's cup of tea - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 14:05:37 (BST)

Er, what I mean is, was TB not waving to the crowd?
REPD again
Realising that an extremely dry South London way of talking doesn't always translate to polite discourse over the internet - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 11:32:00 (BST)

SA - no, I didn't see TB clap the Holmesdale at the end of the game yesterday. Should I have done?
REPD
About to start the Johnathon Hunt fan club - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 11:29:59 (BST)

Despite my concurrence with GBLF yesterday re Hunt, I am, after contemplation, undecided. Rationale as follows: linked well with Holloway and the interpassing was excellent if not always productive, looks confident on the ball and doesn't rush to offload it if he has time to use it. Negatives are that his crossing from the right isn't as good as Ardley and his corner taking is pretty woeful full stop. He also looks weak in the tackle. However, Kimble is not the answer (unlike Gridiron in the US we can't just wheel him on for corners and free kicks from the left), the emphasis must be on Gayle (or Hughes/Karlsson whenever they get a game) to pass the defenders and get the crosses in. How many times was he stood on the ball with a defender on him and seeming like he wasn't sure what to do? I think that he generally defends set pieces pretty well, but that is often at the expense of our attacking options. Yesterday, Gillingham played with a pace going forward that used to be our hallmark and it caught us out too often. Yep, it won't get them promoted, but it could go some way towards stopping us achieve a succesful season if we don't act quickly to counter it or break quickly and with purpose ourselves. I did enjoy the game and the attitude of their players suggested that they did as well. Did anyone see TB clap or wave to the Holmesdale after the game yesterday?
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 10:50:11 (BST)

Not sure about Hunt yet. Sometimes really good other times pretty poor. Corner taking is not his forte for sure. I would still like to see Kimble back when fit for corners and diagonal balls from the left. Kramer has done well in other respects but not particularly on the left foot crosses. Since I am defending the old guard, I think that Roberts could do a job against the skinhead thugs we regularly meet in the Nationawide. A fairly obvious choice as a late sub after we went ahead yesterday. Muppet til I die.
Kermit
SW19 - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 10:32:09 (BST)

GBLB - I've only got one posting now of yours :) I wonder if the absence of Will was a factor today? Up until today at least we had probably the best defensive record anywhere, so it could really just be "one of those days". I think we should forget about Dunne now, I always maintain that the whole thing was iffy from start to finish. Besides, if Holloway makes the RB his own, what's to stop KC becoming a CB? Hunt? Well, two schools of thought about him - you either think he's great or you think he's crap. I'm in the former myself. TA is the official scapegoat this season, some of the attacks he was getting from isolated sources was bizzare (today's word). Overall, had we won 4-3 then nobody would really have complained
REPD
Just watched the Young Ones on UK Gold - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 22:42:51 (BST)

Do not know what happened with those multiple postings, sincere apologies to those who had to read my rantings 4 times. Chirs Willmott, yes he's been generally good this season, but today he was dreadful. A blip? Maybe, but we just cannot afford such mistakes in such a crucial position. He certainly was not good enough in the Premiership last season (West ham away anyone?) and whilst my heart says that I want him to succeed, my head thinks perhaps not. Perhaps that is why TB wanted Dunne so bad. Anyway, nice to see Trond Andersen getting the blame, despite the fact that he could be held accountable for one of the four goals. And that after he'd taken a knock and was clearly struggling. REPD agree with you about Gayle (awful marking from their corner today) but are you sure about Jonathan Hunt? Yes it is only two games, yes he's not Neil Ardley, but apart from that I hardly think that TB has unearthed a diamond. In fact were it not for Holloway, we would not have seen a sinlge cross in the second half from that right hand side. Any news on the Dry Martini situation now that the Norge season is about to finish?
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Hoping this does not multiply - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 21:28:08 (BST)

Right, the SW19 match report is now up. The other stuff I promised yesterday won't happen until tomorrow at the earliest, but I'm not working tomorrow and I need to recover from today :)
REPD
It ain't no joke, I'd like to buy the world a toke - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 20:52:30 (BST)

After listening to the commentry today. Why I my "I want rid of Trond Anderson" Alarm going off again. Still I will watch the goals tonight at the pub, if I don't get another call out> Friday the thirteenth, more like April fools day!
Florida John
Packing for N Carolina - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 20:01:32 (BST)

REPD - have to agree with you re two unlucky goals conceded today. This game of ours is full of if onlys. If only the lino had seen the Gill in an offside position when the ball hit his arse and deflected past Kelvin. If only Kelvin had shouted earlier for the ball that hit Wilmotts head. If only JE had a first touch! GBLF - Wilmott had a bad game today, but doesn't everyone at some stage? If it had been Jupp then we would not mention it because we wouldn't expect anything else, but Wilmott has looked really good all season, so we should give him a break. I thought he looked better in the second half and he did make some strong interceptions and a fair few decent tackles too! Can't disagree with you re Holloway and Hunt though.
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 19:53:39 (BST)

GBLB - heard you first time :)
REPD
Just written the report, but not posting it until later tonight - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 19:32:13 (BST)

REPD. Have to disagree with you on the solidity of our defence today. Yeah 2 of their goals came from Chris Willmott's Alan Reeves impression, but they could have actually won but for the brilliance of Kelvin (who is surely the best shot stopper I've ever seen for us)and their striker doing his Andy Cole tribute at the end. But, Holloway looked different class. The same could also be said of Hunt, but only in a derogatory manner IMO. Please TB give Dry Martini another chance.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Lookig forward to reading REPD's report and getting rid of this hangover. - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 18:58:54 (BST)

FL - hold on there. Two of their goals were flukes. This was a game best labelled "bizzare" - believe it or not, for the rest of the time our defence looked pretty solid.
REPD
Just eaten half a KFC Bargain Bucket - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 18:41:07 (BST)

4-4, Well no need to buy any quality defenders then. This clearly justifies saving money on RD. After all, we are going to need to save money, as there is no chance of promotion while we piss about like this. I cannot see us being promoted with this policy. Money spent now would be REWARDED by the money that comes from getting back to the Premier. Should somebody try to explain the need to invest to R+G.
Florida John
Bed - Laptop to OS commentry - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 17:03:27 (BST)

Ah, now I'm finally free of 9-5 tedium, I can now start doing SW19 justice again. I have a rather nice thing on my desk for "Sights", little bit of news to come (did you know that OGEM cancelled his Wdon book signing to bugger off to Portugal?) and of course the Gillingham match report, all to come tomorrow. And yes, I will update the front page soon...
REPD
Free at last - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 23:23:46 (BST)

�TIME OUT� MAG HAS FORGETTEN TO PUBLICISE ANY DETAILS OF OUR GAME TOMORROW. �So what�, I hear you cry � but it�s this type of thing that doesn�t do WFC any favours in building a fan base. I bet you somewhere in town there�s a harrassed dad/mum thinking her football-mad son/daughter will be the happier for 90 minutes this weekend if they�re taken to the first game. TO tells its readers the Arsenal game�s sold out, but then there�s games at Watford, Brentford, Millwall, Orient and Fulham to choose from. Even Kingstonian. But NOTHING regarding WFC. Will Reg Davis (WFC media man) know/give a damn? Dunno. But we should. As someone who works on a mag� I know the more fuss is kicked up by readers on an issue, the more � generally � gets done. Why not write a snappy to-the-point letter: Time Out mag, Universal House, 251 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P OAB (FAX 020 7813 6028). Or even e-mail the mag�s sports editor Andrew Shields (andrewshields@timeout.com) . May the best moan get printed!
DC
hullo - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 13:37:33 (BST)

Digitel/ Far East Gateway, I love 'em.
FLJ
FLA - going home to bed at last - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 10:09:37 (BST)

FJ - Sure. Where are these fuckers then?
Nice Girl C
never really likes the yanks.... - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 09:45:55 (BST)

C: You are welcome to run over the cretins I am working with now, as they are in Hong kong.
Florida John
Work on a call out and in a very bad mood, as its 4:15 am here - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 09:14:15 (BST)

REPD - Certainly understand how you feel about the damage to your car (even if it is just a Nissan Sunny!). But really, you should try to drive in Hong Kong, I can tell you that it's probably ten time worst than the UK. And the reason why I haven't got an accident yet is probably because I rarely drive my car!!!
Nice Girl C
remembering when her new beetle didn't have any scratch marks or dent! - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 09:10:27 (BST)

SA - yeah, I though that as well :) Just a smashed passenger side indicator light and a dent. Probably won't even bother with the insurance companies TBH
REPD
About to spend some money, bastard - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 21:15:05 (BST)

REPD - good job that Sean and your other mate are going to WBA on the train by the sound of it. How bad is the damage to your motor?
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 21:10:13 (BST)

FL - cheerz for all that, it will definitely have to be in January now following today's events...
REPD
Yes Madam, when you pull onto a main road, you do have to stop.... - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 17:38:38 (BST)

C: That is the one. REPD: So much for the $95 promised on Deco Drive, perhaps I was too busy looking at Belkys.
Florida XXXX
Fed up with the shit on other sites - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 16:04:56 (BST)

FJ - Is this the hotel (http://www.hudsonhotel.com) you keep talking about? REPD - No idea about serviced apartment in New York really. But I thought it might be a good idea? Try this link http://www.apartmentservice.com/Project2.htm. See, told you I know how to surt the net!
Nice Girl C
Good at surfing the net.... - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 03:29:48 (BST)

....Ah well back to Britney them, My boobies boobies..... actually just adding a link for frustrated Dons fans might help at times of frustration, like every day.
Flo J
Not Howard Johnson - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 22:03:02 (BST)

FL - thanx for the MTA thing. With regards to the thing you emailed earier, I would if I could program sufficiently well :) Though I would add Johnathon Barnett to that. And as for me and Hojo, the bastards had a lot of joy with my CC once...
REPD
Always open to new ideas - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 21:50:52 (BST)

HoJo's OK. And near Times Sq.
FLJ
Not Hotel Carter ever again! - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 21:37:20 (BST)

For MTA try this.... http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/metrocard/index.html ahh thats better. And I have an idea for a new section. Why not a section with pictures of R+G, Carl Leaburn, SH, JE, OGEM, along the lines of the site I Emailed ya earlier. To take out our frustration during the next transfer cock up, home defeat to Gillingham etc.
Flo J
Just passing - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 21:36:07 (BST)

FL (again) - Hojo Plaza - $100, Hilton $139. Take your point, but hey, do you expect the webmaster of this site to slum it out? :)
REPD again
Boring everyone else - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 21:35:41 (BST)

FL - yeah, but me and HoJos don't get on much....
REPD
Who hasn't been to Noo Yawk since 1989, as you can tell - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 21:25:29 (BST)

Have you tried the Howard Johnson I mentioned, it is only a few blocks from Times Square. I still can't find that bloody Hudson. I think it was around Littke Italy way. Jan 2001 will see me traveling less. Paul Robinson, the beer is cheaper in Burnley. Homesick Wimp!
Florida John
South Florida's No 1 Travel Consultancy - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:47:28 (BST)

Will you stop talking about travel, I'm getting home sick. You are spoiling my pint.
Paul Robinson
The Rose & Crown - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:42:42 (BST)

FL (again) - am I right in thinking that the MTA daily passes are $4? From my own experience, the best place in a city to stay is the financial district of a place : there may be fuck all to do in an evening, but the Hilton looks v--e--r--y tempting
REPD again
Turning this into the Travel Show - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:30:35 (BST)

FL - Jan 2001 probably
REPD
Half time, Eire 1 Estonia 0, yes - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:23:13 (BST)

Fuck this I'm off for a pint. Miserable southern bastards. And that dog don't talk!
Paul Robinson
Natuaral History Museum - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 18:19:03 (BST)

If you don't know already there is a frequent bus Newark - WTC, it takes about 20 minutes. Newark to Manhattan is better than JFKto Manhattan. When ya goin' I am leaping all over the place after this week, so we might be able to hook up for a beer or 12...er I mean 2, thought I was talking to John Hartson.
Florida John
Part time travel agent - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 18:15:57 (BST)

Look, I don't mind having my skeleton displayed here for people to look at, but that Geordie bloke carrying a bottle of meths about is looking at me too much. And he's trying to talk to me. Sooner he fucks back up north the better
Prehistoric dog
Natural History Museum - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 17:59:42 (BST)

C - what, like the Radio City apartments? Could try them I suppose.... FL - still thinking about the World Trade Center one, especially as I may have to get from Newark instead of JFK...
REPD
Who hasn't got U-Direct - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 17:44:58 (BST)

Hmm....Interesting place this.
Paul Robinson
Natural History Museum - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 16:56:08 (BST)

Thats what it looked like on Deco Drive. Hotel Carter is worse than The New Yorker.
Florida John
Channel 7 news - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 14:27:47 (BST)

REPD - Tried the serviced apartments yet?
Nice Girl C
Been to New York.... - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 10:17:04 (BST)

FL - "The idea is to have a decent hotel in NYC for less than $100 per night". Isn't that a contradiction in terms? Even the (crappy) New Yorker is pretty expensive.
REPD
Off to pay for the trip - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 08:21:40 (BST)

I think The Hudson is not part of a chain. I just looked on Yahoo and ther is no sign of it. It definately ain't a toilet. The idea is to have a decent hotel in NYC for less than $100 per night. It look quite posh on the TV. Hence I made a mental note for meself.
Florida John
Not a Hotel - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 23:51:45 (BST)

FL - cheerz for that : who runs the Hudson? Still much tempted by the Hilton primarily because (a) I've experienced big US cities to realise that the cheaper hotels are in the shitty areas, and (b) I have a Hilton HHonors card
REPD
British Airways to Newark with Airmiles.....�156 all in.....double Hmmmmm - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 22:21:56 (BST)

REPD: Try the Howard Johnson on 8th Avenue and and 51st(or there abouts), it is cheaper and comes with a FLJ personal recommendation! Also there is a new one opened called the Hudson (opened last week I think), looks nice and claims $95 per night. At about $85 there is hotel Carter on 48th or 49th, this does not come with an FLJ recommendation. If you want to catch some rare diseases or get murdered, you will find this the place to be!
Florida John
A Mine of Information as usual - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 22:18:21 (BST)

SA - check thine email please.
REPD
New York Millenium Hilton....$139.....hmmm.... - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 22:06:45 (BST)

Last week I went to the biggest DIY store in the UK as part of my job. It's based in Ipswich and very nice it is too. Anyway, whilst I was mulling around I noticed a familiar figure looking at the sofas, so I wandered over and checked it out. By the time I got close this guy was ordering his sofa and had to give his name. The chap at the desk asked "How do you spell that please sir?" So I piped up with "H-R-E-I-D-A-R-S-S-O-N" at which HH turned round and said "Oh, are you an Ipswich fan then?". "Not me", says I, "I support the best team in South London, you know, the one that got relegated last season? We've got a cracking defence now, haven't seen so many clean sheets since the mid seventies!" HH said that he hoped WFC got promoted and that he didn't want to leave. I was well chuffed that he took time to chat to me and can confirm that he was a really decent guy. Marvellous, of such things is life made! WTID
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 22:03:17 (BST)

Paul was a great drinking buddy for me. Still Darren, this is how we do things a WFC, look you!
John Hartson
Saloon Bar, The Red Dragon - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 19:35:05 (BST)

Thank fuck that mad Geordie bloke is going back up north. I'm fed up with him hassling me
A dog
Battersea - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 19:28:17 (BST)

Hmm....Interesting place this.
Paul Robinson
The British Museum - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 18:29:35 (BST)

Mordon - actually, a lot of Geordie males still live with their mothers..... Duckman - TB and Robbo lovers? TB has a dodgy dress sense, Robbo is a poor confused kid down from the North East, and.... oh fuck, that is a vile image in my head
REPD
Home from work early - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 15:51:42 (BST)

Surely everyone can see that TB and PR had a lovers tiff. Dear,... dear,... dear, how a gay relationship can put a wedge between so many fans. What a tragedy.
Duckman
space - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 10:55:33 (BST)

So Newcastle have got their own back. Robson to TB " We'll take Carl Cort on the proviso you take Paul Robinson off our hands ,,, trouble? no,no, good home-loving boy, just wants to play football" As soon as I read that he lived at home with his mum in Newcastle, I thought it was asking for trouble. What else does a young Geordie lad do in London with the spare time he must have? Visit the British Museum?
The Mordon
At the coalface - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 08:24:39 (BST)

FL - word of warning : if it's who I think it is, you'll get SH back...
REPD
Shocked, pissed and wondering who to turn to next - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 22:10:02 (BST)

I don't want to put an axe through your head my friend. But there is a few I would like to.
Florida John
Finnished ranting for the day. - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 21:56:14 (BST)

FL - I've updated the news section with my $0.02 on it, though I suggest before you put the axe to my head you call my employers......
REPD
Having to reconsider plans for West Brom, thanks a fucking million - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 21:44:24 (BST)

Where is the transfer policy, building for the future. Also if Robbo is always on the piss, hardly sets him aside from the rest of the squad does it. If he's feeling depressed, well Burnley will cheer him up no end (not).
Florida John
FL - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 21:16:13 (BST)

FL - calm down. Do you remember when Andy Thorn went to Newk himself and hardly lasted?
REPD
There - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 21:07:38 (BST)

I put in "Even if fucking SH had his meddling hands on the rudder" 'cos I knew you would say that.
Florida John
Read again - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 21:04:44 (BST)

Yeah! But give Terry a chance, Drillo was given way too long. They can't have it both ways. If Robinson does go (and I think he will) that will leave TB transfer outgoings very near to zero. How can they expect promotion with that!
Florida John
NOT in a forgiving mood - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:54:41 (BST)

FL - you left out SH's interference. Didn't BRG say that his biggest regret was not buying WFC out 100% in 1997? I just think that blaming the Nogs is a tad counter-productive
REPD
Had a beer and feels better, if not de-shocked as yet - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:50:39 (BST)

Sorry to appear anti Norge, but as I have said before they are fiddling about with the Dunne/Robinson situation; Basically interfering. When last year Norway's GEM was handed barrow loads of cash to waste on the biggest load of inflated cart horses ever to turn up at the club, without any qusetion from R+G. Even if fucking SH had his meddling hands on the rudder. Yet TB is examined from day one, shame they didn't do that with fucking Drillo!
Florida John
Arranging various trips thoughout the US and Canada! - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:47:09 (BST)

RickC - "I only think that Cort is worth �6m but we're trying to get �7m for him". TB to REPD, Wimbledon Rugby Club, June. In the open. Believe me, that could have gone severely pear-shaped
REPD
Having a job typing at the moment - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:20:17 (BST)

GBLB + REPD, So TB doesn't know what he's doing in the transfer market? Well how much would you have let Cort go for? �2M, �3M, �4M? If you would have taken anything less than �6M then TB has made the cost of Robinson by being smarter than you.
RickC
WombleWonderland - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:06:24 (BST)

GBLB - agree 200% with you. Whilst I won't fully condemn TB yet over it - I happen to think Robbo was signed in good faith - I do worry about his apparent lack of ability to handle transfers and overall man-management. Expensive mistake? Hope not, but it may shed some light on R&G's motives over the Dunne deal.
REPD
Awaiting his brother's phonecall - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 18:55:24 (BST)

REPD. It is just very convenient to heap all of our troubles on the Norges; after all they are foreign. This kneejerk scapegoat reaction has worrying overtones of last season when half of our support turned against anyone and everyone remoteley Norweigan notwithstanding the fact that much of our trouble came from the British elements within the club. Now I would not class myself as some valiant defender of those running the club (I was not in favour of the Hartson sale) but I would ask how the fuck can you blame them when they sanction the spending of 1.5 million on a player targetted by the manager, who then is not picked by that self-same manager. Let's face it Burton has blundered and at this level and with our current financial plight, let us hope it is not too much of an expensive one.
Greg berry's Left Boot
Cyberspace - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 18:23:42 (BST)

GBLB - I think if anything, TB didn't do his homework on Robbo, so yes, he has screwed up in that sense. Remember how tricky it was to get hold of him in the first place (and chances are had we signed Dunne something similar may have happened). TB is a good tactician, but I'm really not too convinced about his "admin" side of it all. And whilst my pro-Nog stance may piss some people off, I definitely can't see how they should take the blame for this. Maybe they should run the team a la Ron Noades :)
REPD
Trying to do New York for under �500 in a semi-decent hotel - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 17:47:07 (BST)

REPD. So, basically TB has blundered in his first major transfer market risk big time. I cannot see how anyone can hold anyone else responsible. TB wanted Robbo, but clearly misjudged him big time. No wonder the Dunne deal was vetoed by the owners. Be realistic, we are not likely to get 1.5 million pounds for Robbo, what with the reform of the transfer system imminent, unless he bangs them in for Burnley on loan. And if he does, then Burnley will push for a play off place.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
Cyberspace - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 17:37:24 (BST)

Right, here goes (this is all what I've heard, and I claim no responsibility for the accuracy of it) - TB signed Robbo in good faith. Robbo wasn't picked for the first team immediately and was well POed. He played for the reseves against Watford and was pulled off at HT by REMBE (who said some pretty nasty things to him in the first half). He has also reportedly been seen bladdered after many games, which makes me thing that TB has done this to "sort him out". Either that or he's finally lost patience with him. My take on it is, if he goes, I want the �1.5m back we paid for him.
REPD
Sick of Word and Excel - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 17:06:52 (BST)

Why didn't TB and Robbo like each other? Didn't TB chase after him?
Nice Girl C
Perplexed.... - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 16:59:12 (BST)

Why didn't TB and Robbo like each other? Didn't TB chase after him?
Nice Girl C
Perplexed.... - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 16:59:06 (BST)

It is reported that TB and Robbo didn't exactly see eye-to-eye. Still, it's only a month loan....
REPD
The man in the know, apparently - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 16:52:20 (BST)

Well lets face it, Euell is going to go sooner or later and they a itching to sell JH. As I thought PR was going to replace JE, then what does that leave us. Perhaps this is revenge for showing up Norway's GEM.
Florida John
Going to look at some Britney Spears sites, before I get really angry. - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 15:27:30 (BST)

Robinson on loan to Burnley. Any comments from people "in the know" as it seems strange to loan him out to a side above us on the table. Given he has been scoring in the twos and the likelihood of Euell leaving I would have thought it wise to have him as a backup.
morgs
Sydney, getting over the games - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 15:17:11 (BST)

There are also a lot of big earners at the club � there are one or two players there who are earning over a million pounds a year
KT16
Reading the below article, OGEM said this about Sheff Wed - Can that be true??? - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 15:03:53 (BST)

http://www.sky.com/sports/thelastword/story11.htm
Donner Kebab
Jimmy Hill's interview with JK on SKY posted 3/10/00, may be of interest if you haven't seen it already... - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 13:51:22 (BST)

Talking of Dons video's, I saw on of the old review of the season video's for 88-89. I had forgotton quite how shite the presentation was. In particular, why they showed extensive highlights of us losing to Liverpool and yet barely showed the goals of our 4-0 pummelling of Norwich. I blame Elton Welsby (even though he didn't have anything to do with the video).
Martin the Journo
London-taahn - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 13:40:04 (BST)

Any chance of anyone detailing what WFC actually do Marketing wise at the moment> Up here I can't get hold of it and it wouldn't be that prudent to ring them and ask what they do.kevin.bagnall@jwt.com. Ta
Baggy
Manchester, revving up the Bag machine - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 13:28:02 (BST)

Watched my video of the 88 FA Cup Final. Forgot that the commentating by Jimmy Hill and Motson was sooooooo patrionising......
KT16 aka Bob
St Albans (for this week) - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 09:08:40 (BST)

C' mon U Dolphins!
Florida John
Not a Dolphins Fan - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 02:19:20 (BST)

MW - Eire held two of Europe's top sides to draws in their own back yard, and should really have won one of them. An experienced England side flopped against a rebuilding German side. QED. I shall pass judgement until after Wednesday, but suffice to say, if England lose against Finland, forget it.
REPD
Who also doesn't like England fans booing national anthems, although he knows that England fans didn't actually start the practise (I think it was Turkey or somebody) - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 22:32:07 (BST)

I think you find that england have much the same chance as qualifying as Ireland, the same run of results happened in the qualifying for France 98 (Which if I remember the Ireland team got as far abroad as Sligo that summer), and we qualified (unlike you), I am not taking anything away from Ireland (I leave that to Eastern European countries) who I believe played well last night. There is still a long way to go and i believe we are just good enough to get through, under venables (as much i hate to admitt it he is the best manager we have after Robson). So none of this proper team lark, we will wait untill 2002.
Morden Womble, distresses at his own countries fans booing of opposition national anthems.
Morden - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 22:24:15 (BST)

RE: Comments earlier. Of course that should have read TERRY GIBSON not Terry Burton. Too many small gnome looking people called Terry really screws my mind up.
Gooseboy
Earth - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 20:31:14 (BST)

MW - the same proper team that has a much better chance than England of getting to 2002 :)
REPD
Waiting for Buffalo vs Miami on the telly - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 17:32:52 (BST)

I am not excusing England's poor performance, but would that proper team you are waiting to see be the one who hasn't qualified for a major tournament since 1994?
Morden Womble
Morden - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 22:58:48 (BST)

SA - I should point out that I took GCSE French at school. Failed that as well. As for OGEM as England manager, can't see it somehow. BTW, did anyone turn up to his book signing thing in Wimbledon today? The one he did up in London this week was VERY poorly attended apparently....
REPD
Also happy to see England lose, and awaiting a proper team at 9pm - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 19:51:36 (BST)

Now that Keegan has resigned, perhaps OGEM might put himself up for the England job! After all, he won't have to ask for any funds for transfers and it would be interesting to see how many Dons players (or ex players) would be in his first squad!!
Secret Agent
North Cheam - happy to hear England lose and realise that REPD can't spell the German for shit!! - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 18:52:10 (BST)

GOODMORNING!! err-thats it really,im going to the pub to watch england(that right,im not going to the book signing-SHOCKING NEWS!?!)ill see you guys next saturday at selhurst. COME ON YOU DONS!!!!
shifty
my flat! - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 11:43:22 (BST)

C - I do somewhere. Let me know what you have and I'll let you know what I've got.
REPD
Just murdered That Dunford Bloke - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 10:33:22 (BST)

REPD/That Dunford Bloke - Have you still got the spare tape I gave SW19 a while ago? If so, do you think if you can fill it up with some tasty WFC stuff? Thanks. Will buy you a carton of Ribena.
Nice Girl C (again)
Looking for SW19 - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 03:21:01 (BST)

Samsara - Although Vinnie Jones is unlikely to appear on my xmas card list this year following his brainless comments about the nogs, he did mention somewhere in his book that he owed his whole football career to Wimbledon. But of course, that could all be my imagination.
Nice Girl C
Disagreeing..... - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 03:19:00 (BST)

Kinnear was signing copies of his 'authorised biography' today in Books etc in London. Being a sucker for anything Wimbledon I went along to check it out. What a rip off! I can't remember whether it was �17 or �18, but either price was not worth it. Surprisingly (not) there was a queue of 2 people. I flicked through the book, turned round and walked out. Suggest the rest of you don't even bother looking at it. Bye the way, I went to the same shop for the Vinnie book and had to queue for half an hour to get it. That was shite as well - he hardly mentioned the club - seemed more upset about being offloaded by Celsi than anything. If only his do hadn't been there......hum!
samsara
was sure that I posted this a min ago, but its disappeared - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 00:09:57 (BST)

Kinnear was signing copies of his 'authorised biography' today in Books etc in London. Being a sucker for anything Wimbledon I went along to check it out. What a rip off! I can't remember whether it was �17 or �18, but either price was not worth it. Surprisingly (not!) there was a queue of 2 people. I flicked through the book, turned round and walked out. Suggest the rest of you don't even bother looking at it. Bye the way, I went to the same shop for the Vinnie book and had to queue for half an hour to get it. That was shite as well - he hardly mentioned the club - seemed more upset about being offloaded by Celsi than anything. If only his dog hadn't been there......hum!
samsara
- Friday, October 06, 2000 at 23:54:29 (BST)

Gooseboy - could you drop an email to repd@altavista.com please? I'm sure REPD would like a copy of the Celsi game...
That Dunford bloke
Still borrowing REPD's computer - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 23:16:51 (BST)

I have some old WFC stuff, some as far back as 1983, can't remember what I've got though.....
REPD
Head, WFC videos - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 17:21:07 (BST)

Gooseboy: Sounds interesting. It would be interesting to see how much of this could be compliled. How can it have been a poor game? We put 5 past Chewsea. I remember arriving with our first Norwiegan supporter, Frank, to see Gibbo score, only to find Chewsea had scored as well! Happy days.
Florida John
NOT going to pay $20 to watch England tomorrow - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 15:23:16 (BST)

I have that 3-0 at WHL. Though ITN managed to miss one of the goals, not Gannon's. Actually I have compiled a tape of all the various bits, and the Documentary from that era. Maybe we should have some sort of taping session when I next visit Blighty.
Florida John
Struggling with US format VCR's - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 14:30:13 (BST)

�Who let the dogs out!!!� Did anyone see Bada Man�s tremendous rendition of their (soon-to-be) hit and recent Dons victory chant at the MOBO awards �? Any WFC fan who did might have been inspired � as I was � to consider whether our heroes in blue n� yellow should be encouraged to take up the group�s canine prancing to the catchy chorus. A goal-scoring celebration routine maybe � or even better, a Haka (All Blacks)-style pre-kick off challenge to our opponents. Especially appropriate at Selhurst, as the dance includes getting on all fours, doggy-walking to the beat, and triumphantly cocking a back leg to �pee� on �Palace�s turf.
DC
Dancing - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 13:03:52 (BST)

Gooseboy, now remind me which position Terry burton played for us in.
Greg Berry's Left Boot
At work - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 12:38:31 (BST)

I have a video of Wimbledon's 5-2 win at Chelsea I think in 90 or 91. Clive Tydlesley is doing the commentary and has a ridiculous voice all the way through. The game was very poor but highly amusing as Terry Burton and Dennis Wise (I think) both score with headers against Beasant.
Gooseboy
Earth - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 12:17:16 (BST)

Inspired by efforts of others on this guestbook (and other ones I must add), I've decided to try and get a bit of a foot in the door at WFC (I need a bit of a long leg from here but I'll try) re: the marketing of the club from an outside perspective. While I understand that the Club do have a marketing department, so do a lot of the Clients that I deal with, and they all could do with some help. Some of them just don't know it yet! Anyway, enough waffling. Reason for Post. I'd be interested to hear from any of you as to what you think could be done to improve the image and marketing of the club in the area (Mind you, which area do you think we should be aiming at? Selhurst or Wimbledon?). Ideas like KFAQ are all well and good if they are promoted, and from the postings here, that doesn't seem to have been done successfully. Questions like: Who should we be targetting, how can we get hold of them, what shuld we be offering etc? Please e-mail me at kevin.bagnall@jwt.com with your thoughts and ideas. I have been advised that it's not the easiest thing in the world getting involved in WFC Marketing, but if you don't throw a ball, you don't win a coconut. I'm currently trawling through the postings previously displayed here to pick up ideas and views, but if you wish to add to it then feel free to contact me. And if you're worried about some sort of Northern Yuppie jumping on the football bandwagon in his red glasses and braces, rest assured that I'm an Elephant & Castle boy who just happens to work up north, and I don't wear a suit or a tie! And Rob: - I've printed off your letter and reply from Sharon, but anything you wish to add, you know where I am.
Baggy
Manchester, in a feisty mood - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 12:16:56 (BST)

FL - Spurz also did the 3-0 defeat (when John Gannon scored).... MW - Any sort of uprising will do me :)
REPD
Knowing too many people in WISA to get into the nitty gritty - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 08:24:32 (BST)

Democracy and Wimbledon Independant supporters are not a good mix, I have heard less debate than at a budget meeting. It makes you wish for the cold steely authoritarian rule a Conservative government would bring to England. Up the Dons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Morden Womble
Morden - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 22:41:40 (BST)

Shame, that was my best game ever. I think Spurtz did have a video. Not many takers me thinks.
FL J
Contemplating Texas - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 22:38:21 (BST)

Oops : FL - I don't believe that the Spurz 2-1 win in 1987 was videoed. Shame, I would have liked to have seen it as well.... SA - do you think my letter to Sharon in the first place was a little too blunt? Or just a little too honest?
REPD again
Wonder if my alarm will go off at 5.15am again tomorrow morning? - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 22:07:16 (BST)

FL - aye, I know Mr Burrows. And guess what - I only got rid of my 1981 Sony Betamax machine last year. Ah well, guess I could always try and nab one from somewhere :) I would love to see the Celsi 1986 game again, especially as I was in the Celsi end :) Let me know what you can do, I'll be extremely grateful..... SA - what annoyed me about the letter was not so much "it can't be done" but "we're not going to try and do it". If it's the former, then I'll accept it, but the latter seems to take waaay too much precedence still at WFC. BTW, I don't think the WISA meeting has finished yet :)
REPD
Realising that work and WISAing isn't quite such a good idea... - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 22:00:35 (BST)

REPD - your response from Sharon made my blood boil! This lass hasn't the first clue about Marketing the club. My daughter asked me on Saturday why her school (where the Headmaster is a Dons fan and used to teach Neal Ardley and the kids uniform is navy blue and yellow!) didn't know anything about KFAQ cos she would have badgered a load of her mates to attend rather than the one that came with me! It would appear that the loyalty of the lasses is at least equal to that of us lads, so let's make an effort whilst it is still fashionable to go to watch footy at a club where you have as much chance of getting into a ruck as Jonesy has of getting onto the pitch and defeating the stewards! I shall be writing to Sharon in support of your letter with a few views of my own and will let you know what sort of response I get. Don't think I'll hold my breath though. SA
Secret Agent
North Cheam - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 21:36:28 (BST)

..........I also have video of the away end at Newcastle, after the final whistle, 5th round win in '88. From ITV.
Florida John
Adjusting his spine - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 20:41:39 (BST)

Mr REPD: If you remember the guy with me at Oodersfield, one Peter Burrows. A supporter since the 50's etc etc. He had a lot of the games on (the club) video from the late 80's. They are on Betamax though, and I,m not sure if one of his former wives may have impounded them. Still I will ask, the point is somebody at the club did them. For instance I know he had the 4-0 over Chelsi (or Chewsea as they were then), mostly notable for the antics of Mr Rougvie. I myself have the Man U 2-1 (Fairweather,Scales) win, off of Irish TV, from Plogh Lane. Also what about the BBC documentary of our first season in Division One (as opposed to our first season in division one), I have it also it includes WFC club video of the wins at Anfield and Old Trafford. I would pay good money for video of the 2-1 win at WHL (Roberts on a stretcher etc). The Koppel article will be revised tomorrow. Recovering from a heavy colision at football.
Florida John
Sunny, again, Florida - no more floods - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 20:38:44 (BST)

All - brief(ish) comments on some things : if everyone was to write similar letters to Sharon, I think she WOULD get the message. You saw what I got, let's change some minds. I happen to have ALL the ITV and BBC buildups, plus the matches, plus the ITN news following it and the showing of Winner Takes All with Tarby. SW19 has vanished into thin air, but that's because of an unfortunate incident with him, the tub of vaseline and the battenburg cake. So I'm doing it now :) And please, no suing each other, I've got a better lawyer than all of you combined, and it ain't Michelle :)
REPD
The fucking WISA AGM tonight. Oh good. - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 16:44:33 (BST)

I think it's because I've pitched in at the wrong end of the market. A revised offer would be to sell the 88' video PLUS a free programme from 84' all for the grand sum of �25.99. That should flush out the time waisters!!
Hetheboss
clearly realising that his ripped off money making scheme isn't going to work - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 15:34:03 (BST)

Hetheboss - I am not here to say your offer is a rip off, no, no, no. But a certain SW19 used to do tapes for people for free provided that you give him the tapes that is. Said SW19 of course has since vanished into thin air and nowhere in sight.
Nice Girl C
Pointing people to the right direction... - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 15:19:02 (BST)

Donner Kebab agree with you on totally on ticket policy.....tell your pals to do this it works.....pester a kid with a Crazy Gang membership to let you borrow it to buy a ticket and get into the Holmesdale end.
Big Mick......
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 14:00:21 (BST)

Bob - Thats ok, it was hardly going to make me a millionaire. To be honest I'd have to borrow another video recorder anyway!!
Hetheboss
Concerned he has to steel other peoples ideas for his own benefit, and then failing at it anyway - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 11:15:17 (BST)

I apologise if I was thwarting your attempts at free enterprise...:)
Bob
the builder - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 11:11:23 (BST)

Maybe you can buy it from Amazon. But it won't have the same atmosphere or pre-match build up. Mine on the other hand would be crap quality, last for three hours, have J.Motsen(SP?) commentating and not have a propper cover. But it's the original version and considerably cheaper!!
Hetheboss
Not so concerned about being sued - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 09:43:36 (BST)

or your could order the video for 8.99 from amazon.co.uk
Bob
work - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 09:31:44 (BST)

REPD - re Sillitoe letter. She does sound a little pissed off at your suggestions and the theme of the letter, citing 11 years experience as the reason for knowing what is what. Maybe if a number of us were to write similar letters it may get them thinking a bit more. Its ok to ask a few season ticket holders their opinions, but what about the other target demographic. She wants 20,000 supporters - so go out and target them. Ask people who occasionally go to matches why they don't go more often, send vouchers for money of tickets to everyone who didn't renew their season tickets this season.Incentivise supporters to bring a mate, 2 tickets for price of 1 for cup games. The video concept she is going on about can be resolved. There is a company that records the match as you see it on the 'Stadia' cameras etc and then the next week it is in the Club Shop. The number recorded and put on sale reflects the quality of the match/the result etc. The tapes sell at around �5-6. Now tell me why we can't do that. It may not solve the past matches but it is a start. And why the F88k is there not a 99-00 Season review tape? I know that the quality is questionable but still.....
Flawed
Wishing it were later! - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 09:20:47 (BST)

I have copies (VHS/BBC) of 88' Cup final. Over 3 hours long! For the price of a video and �2. Any takers? hetheboss@yahoo.com
Hetheboss
Contacting his soliciter - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 09:16:15 (BST)

REPD - So if I sell copies of the extended 3hour version of the FA Cup final (VHS only), for the cost of a video plus �2 am I steeling your money making idea?
Hetheboss
Wondering if he'll be sued - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 09:13:45 (BST)

FL ? - eh?
REPD
Bit busy - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 17:56:02 (BST)

F***ing Hell!
Florida ?
Scrapping an article! - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 17:19:12 (BST)

Vic - no, Boots supply the tape recorder that produces "Sounds"....... Everyone - in the mail this morning is my reply from Sharon at WFC Marketing. Will publish it tonight, anyone with even a 0.1% interest in how WFC markets itself should read it...
REPD
Typing this v--e--r--y quickly - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 08:30:09 (BST)

A stupid question here from a stupid guy on your credits. What has Boots got to do with your excellent site? Your supply of Prozac? *laugh*
Victor Laszlo
Cafe Americaine - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 05:43:01 (BST)