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« on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 00:00:18 »

The opponent:  Shrewsbury Town

I thought I would see how the week panned out before I put the thread together this week, so this is almost like my very own Emmerdale Live (I could go on about Dingles and today’s opponents, but that would be petty). Earlier this week, a vast majority of the TEF gasped in horror as that familiar shudder down the spine feeling returned, as Crispy made his long awaited return after 45 days away, and just before that, the words ‘Swindon Town administration’ were being dragged around Twitter, Thisis, the Scummers Forum and on the Town End Forum itself, like a witch that had been found guilty of pickling babies eyeballs and was being sent to the ducking chair without a trial. However, once the panic button had its own thread the tide turned, and Nick Watkins put a slightly calmer spin on things across Sky, ITV, Points West and BBC Wiltshire. Personally, its times like that when I miss having Jeremy Wray as our chairman. The bloke was brilliant dealing with the media, reassuring, assertive with his argument, and a man of his word. I’m not sure what others who heard SWP’s out of breath interview thought? I don’t think its long before SWP and PdC collide in a big way, there seems to be a consistent difference in opinion between the 2 of them. I seem to have warmed to Paolo even more since yesterdays press conference, the positivity coming from him was not really something I expected, but to his credit, he has called on our fans to turn up in numbers today, to show what a great buy we would be for potential investors. My guess is these potential investors are likely to be in the director’s box, so if anyone is nearby, keep your eyes peeled for short arsed ex-jockeys. I really hope the efforts of all those (including Paolo) who turned up at The County Ground this evening to shovel the snow off are rewarded with a positive decision at 8am. Mr Cassidy and his team’s efforts throughout the year don’t get much of a mention, but at this time of year in particular, I tilt my hat off to you Sir. The only question I have unanswered from the week’s events? – Has Louis Cassius or whatever his name is came out yet? : ))))))))))))

Today, we welcome Graham Turner’s Shrewsbury Town to the County Ground, the team that finished a close second to us last season and most probably would have won the league had it not been for some poor refereeing back at the CG last season.  That aside, the 96’000 inhabitants of Shrewsbury are spoilt with some 660 historic listed buildings in the town, and it was once thought that ancient Shrewsbury was the capital of Powys, as modern day Shrewsbury is just 9 miles from the Welsh border, it even has its very own former Welsh name, Amwythig, which means fortified place. Interestingly, the town is also home to the Ditherington Flax Mill, the world's first iron-framed building, which is commonly regarded as "the grandfather of the skyscraper". Its importance was officially recognised in the 1950s, resulting in it becoming a Grade I listed building. As I am sure many green fingered Town Enders will know, Shrewsbury is home to one of the largest and oldest horticultural events in the UK, The Shrewsbury Flower Show.  A two day event, the Flower Show takes place in mid-August, and has been running for more than 125 years, and attracts around 100,000 visitors each year. I’m sure I remember getting held up in piles of traffic around the area en-route to Wrexham for the opening game of the season a fair few years back, and we lost.

Shrewsbury Town were formed back in 1886 and were elected to the football league back in 1950. They are proud winners of The Welsh Cup no less than 6 times and have had some decent talent go through their team at some point in their career down the years, such as Joe Hart, David Moyes, Neville Southall, David Pleat, Jimmy Quinn and Ian Woan.  One of the clubs highlights in recent times would have to had been the trip to Stoke’s Brittania Stadium, where 13’000 Salopians witnessed a   nail biting win after a penalty shoot out against Aldershot in the 2004 Conference Play Off Final. For many Shrewsbury supporters, the Conference season splits opinion.  Many remember it as somewhat of an exciting 'adventure', one of the few seasons in recent years where Shrewsbury have been one of the bigger teams in the league, plus a memorable final victory. Others however, whilst grateful of the success, see the Conference season as something of an embarrassment, feeling that the club should never have been relegated in the first place.

One of the most famous Salopian’s would have to be none other than Charles Darwin, although most locals under 18 would probably tell you it would be Manchester City and England goalkeeper, Joe Hart.  Shrewsbury School has educated a fine selection of folk down the years, including Michael Heseltine, war monger Tony Blair’s son Leo, Radio 1 DJ, John Peel, and Darwin himself.

What are they saying about us?

“I've read some s**te in my time but Swinedons messageboard beats all .
Theyve got the perfect Manager , a mentally deranged Italian fascist . A perfect fit for their mentally deranged fans the majority of which still point at aeroplanes.
They remind me of a child caught with his hand in the sweet jar who decides to deny all accusations of helping himself and maintains that he wasnt stealing the sweets but putting them back .
In their twisted world their club hasnt done anything wrong and they arent going into
administration.
Usually I have some sympathy for clubs fans in such circumstances but not in Swinedons case .
Hope they crash and burn big style . Rest in Peace my arse - rest in the firery pit of hell , p**sed and s**t on by the Devil himself at regular intervals”.

http://blueandamber.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=82286&page=4

You have to love the way he stars out the swearing, the c**t. Is this your alter ego Dosser?

Shrewsbury Town Last 6 –  DDDWDD (Currently 18th on 30 points and having played 28 games)

The Threat – Striker Marvin Morgan leads the way with 6 goals so far this season. They also have a fantastically named player, Yado Mambo. I’ve no idea if he is any good, but what a name.

A Warm Welcome Too – The Shrewsbury Fans. If the game is given the go ahead in 8 hours time then fair play to the ones that do manage to make the journey. From what I understand most of Wales was badly hit yesterday, so a safe journey to those who make the effort.

The irrelevant stats – Shrewsbury’s unbeaten run stands at an impressive 8 games, although 6 of these have been drawn. They managed a surprise victory on New Year’s Day away to Coventry but have leaked 20 goals away from home so far this season.  In total they have drawn 12 of the 28 matches they have played.

Head to Head –  We have played Shrewsbury on 55 occasions, with 26 wins in our favour, 15 defeats and 14 draws.

The Odds – Of getting the game on? I have no idea, but my fingers remain crossed.   Swindon 4/9   Draw 100/30   Shrewsbury 6/1 (Skybet)  First goalscorer odds are as generous as ever, although 14 goals at home in the last 3 matches may give them reason for such behaviour.  Collins, Williams and Martin are all around 9/2 and Marvin Morgan is a best priced 12/1 at Bet 365.

The Son Says – He is off to Kidz About before the game for a birthday party so he will be full of enthusiasm,  I can’t stand the bloody place personally, snotty kids and overpriced tea. He has gone for a 3-0 home victory, assuming we have a game.

The Prediction – Another commanding home performance, possibly not the goal fests that we have become accustomed to, but a professional gritty performance no less. Should this game be called off then it will still be the same prediction too! 2-0, with goals from Ritchie and Williams, in front of 8’188 (256 away fans)

And Finally –   So do you say Shrewsbury or Shrowsbury? The answer is both. Apparently, the traditional pronunciation of the 'ew' in Shrewsbury only survives in the word 'sew', and in earlier days the town's name was spelled Shroesbury or Shrowesbury, with the 'ow' pronounced as it is in 'show'. But you'll even hear the locals pronouncing it both ways, so in a way, everyone's right.

COYR COYR COYR
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« Reply #1 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 00:11:40 »

Hope this game goes ahead and Was going for a 2-1 win but because of their bitterness towards anything Swindon I'll chuck another goal in for good measure so it's a 3-1 win for me. They'll have a penalty turned down  Smug Fuck Off and we will get a dodgy one which Collins will score.
Rosso, that's a great write up.
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« Reply #2 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 00:18:36 »

Great write up as normal Shaw Rosso...after the week we've had off the pitch I really think Paolo will have things spot on tomorrow...what a top man in his interview and his efforts tonight-fantastic leader for us, really chuffed we have him! Anyway on to the game...I think 3-0 Swindon in front of 7839 (w/297 making the trip from Wales), I think Collins will score 2 and Martin will finally score! (This all presuming we have a game  Wink)
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« Reply #3 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 00:24:20 »

I have a good feeling about this.  2-1 Swindon COYR

Let's beat these cunts and put this week behind us.  Onwards and upwards!
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« Reply #4 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 00:41:41 »

It'll be the same as the last few times they've asked fans to help out. The pitch and carpark will be ok, but they'll postpone so the away fans don't get stuck.
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« Reply #5 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 01:18:53 »

Rough night Ben?
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« Reply #6 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 01:33:05 »

4-0 to the real STFC scorers Martin, De Vita,Williams, Collins. Not a clue about attendance, depends on the weather
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« Reply #7 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 04:06:58 »

You put so much more effort into these than I ever did.

5-0 victory.

Game will be on and we'll decimate them.

YAYl.
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« Reply #8 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 04:09:57 »

Swindon P-P Shrewsbury
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« Reply #9 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 05:58:23 »

Was really looking forward to my first game in 10 years since moving back to UK and we get a fucking white out!

If we get the go-ahead it'll be another trouncing of the highest order.

Always extra spice when we play teams  from another country - stick that dragon up yer arse!
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« Reply #10 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 07:20:39 »

3-0 with williams collins and martin in front  of 7999
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« Reply #11 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 07:38:33 »

We will crush them, 2-1
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« Reply #12 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 07:58:34 »

You mention Ditherington in your (as ever excellent) intro, SR.  As a small child who lived just north of Shrewsbury for a few years, I remember my primary school teacher telling the class on one occasion that the suburb Ditherington - which was pretty much the first bit of Shrewsbury that you got to when you drove in from our village - used to be on the route to the town's gallows.  The area was so called, allegedly, because condemned prisoners could be seen 'dithering' as they passed through.  Scared the shit out of my class of 7 year olds, I can tell you.  (This was some time ago, so details may have become distorted with the passage of time.)
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« Reply #13 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 07:59:47 »

If it's on we'll win.

We'll be in admin Monday if it's not.

(I'm joking - I hope)
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« Reply #14 on: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 08:02:54 »

Pitch inspection -------PASSED!

Swindon Town FC ‏@Official_STFC

Today's game against @shrewsweb goes ahead after an 8am inspection at The CG #STFC
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