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Title: what would you rather Post by: red macca on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:24:19 having a big debate at work
swindon to win the league or stay up? or england to win world cup? what would you prefer to happen Title: what would you rather Post by: Tails on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:25:30 Club over country.
Title: what would you rather Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:26:53 I'd love to see England win the WC.....saw it in 66 but was too young to do the celebrations full justice.
Title: what would you rather Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:29:01 swindon to stay up? england to win wc? not guna happen! so dont care tbh
Title: what would you rather Post by: fatbury on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:31:25 Swindon to win the league ... if we did it now it would be a total sensation!
Title: what would you rather Post by: red macca on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:31:59 Quote from: "Rich" swindon to stay up? england to win wc? not guna happen! so dont care tbh thanks for your input rich????Title: what would you rather Post by: reeves4england on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:33:44 How can you say we won't stay up?
6 points and we're right back amongst the others You never know I would always go for club, especially when relegation is at stake Title: what would you rather Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:33:55 Quote from: "deanored" Quote from: "Rich" swindon to stay up? england to win wc? not guna happen! so dont care tbh thanks for your input rich????what i was basically saying was im not bothered. both wont happen so i would take any of them tbh :D Title: what would you rather Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:35:26 Quote from: "reeves4england" How can you say we won't stay up? 6 points and we're right back amongst the others You never know I would always go for club, especially when relegation is at stake 6 points against brentford and scunthorpe me thinks not. and after them games we will be 10 points behind Title: what would you rather Post by: red macca on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:35:43 Quote from: "Rich" Quote from: "deanored" Quote from: "Rich" swindon to stay up? england to win wc? not guna happen! so dont care tbh thanks for your input rich????what i was basically saying was im not bothered. both wont happen so i would take any of them tbh :D Title: what would you rather Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:36:11 ok then Swindon of course :D
Title: what would you rather Post by: Sade on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:36:19 Swindon definately 8) .Tbh I'm not really interested when england are on tv lately(so boring).I expect in the world cup I will watch it though more though.
Title: what would you rather Post by: Spencer_White on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 19:46:27 'swindon to win the league or stay up?'
Not much debate there. :| Title: what would you rather Post by: Onion_Jimbo on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 20:02:02 you wouldnt have to wait long to see Swindon do anything again so I'd prefer England to win the world cup. It would bring the country together and make us really arrogant. which is what we deserve. We are an arrogant country waiting to happen.
Title: what would you rather Post by: stfc11 on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 20:06:12 Swindon 100%
Title: what would you rather Post by: Spencer_White on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 20:10:51 Quote from: "Onion_Jimbo" you wouldnt have to wait long to see Swindon do anything again so I'd prefer England to win the world cup. It would bring the country together and make us really arrogant. which is what we deserve. We are an arrogant country waiting to happen. You sure about that? Its now 10 years since we were last promoted and 10 years since we had a decent cup run. One good season in 10 years, and even then it was only 6th. Dont get me started on England or Swindon. You'll all think Im a traitor. Title: what would you rather Post by: Bedford Red on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 20:29:32 Swindon, no question about it.
Title: what would you rather Post by: Tails on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 20:42:43 Quote from: "fatbury" Swindon to win the league ... if we did it now it would be a total sensation! If we went up it would be the best year of my life :mrgreen: Title: what would you rather Post by: le god cuervo on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 20:52:59 swindon to win the league thanks. not really bothered about england.
Title: what would you rather Post by: strooood on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 20:53:04 Quote from: "Spencer_White" Quote from: "Onion_Jimbo" you wouldnt have to wait long to see Swindon do anything again so I'd prefer England to win the world cup. It would bring the country together and make us really arrogant. which is what we deserve. We are an arrogant country waiting to happen. You sure about that? Its now 10 years since we were last promoted and 10 years since we had a decent cup run. One good season in 10 years, and even then it was only 6th. Dont get me started on England or Swindon. You'll all think Im a traitor. eh? i asked you one of these england or swindon questions at the weekend and you said swindon before i could even finish... like you said, there's only one of us lot who would pick england swindon everytime, no question whatsoever. Title: what would you rather Post by: Onion_Jimbo on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 21:11:56 Quote from: "Spencer_White" Quote from: "Onion_Jimbo" you wouldnt have to wait long to see Swindon do anything again so I'd prefer England to win the world cup. It would bring the country together and make us really arrogant. which is what we deserve. We are an arrogant country waiting to happen. You sure about that? Its now 10 years since we were last promoted and 10 years since we had a decent cup run. One good season in 10 years, and even then it was only 6th. Dont get me started on England or Swindon. You'll all think Im a traitor. England havent won anything since 1966 though. thats 30 years of hurt according to baddiel and skinner. Title: what would you rather Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 21:22:48 Yeah but that was 30 years of hurt in 96...its now 39 years of hurt.....I'm with you on this OJ....it'd be a once in a lifetime thing....we may get promoted out of the Conference in 3 years.
Title: what would you rather Post by: Onion_Jimbo on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 21:34:40 they should change the words to avoid confusion. we must think of the children
Title: what would you rather Post by: Whits on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 21:37:46 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Yeah but that was 30 years of hurt in 96...its now 39 years of hurt.....I'm with you on this OJ....it'd be a once in a lifetime thing....we may get promoted out of the Conference in 3 years. don't forget it will be 40 once the world cup comes round, i'd love to win it in germany :twisted: Title: what would you rather Post by: Onion_Jimbo on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 21:46:25 wow, Euro 96 was 10 years ago (almost). It seems like just yesterday
Title: what would you rather Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 21:51:34 i still remember watching that penalty. i remember gazza sliding in vain in extra time too and anderton hitting the post! how we didnt win that i will never know
Title: what would you rather Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 22:03:44 Quote from: "Onion_Jimbo" wow, Euro 96 was 10 years ago (almost). It seems like just yesterday Euro 96 seems like ancient history to me.....it was in a different century....Scotland qualified for a tournament. Title: what would you rather Post by: larwood on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 07:10:24 Quote It would bring the country together and make us really arrogant. which is what we deserve. We are an arrogant country waiting to happen. :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: According to the convicts,sweaty socks and sheep-shaggers we already are arrogant! :) It has to Swindon over england ever time i'm afraid. Title: what would you rather Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 08:03:00 I don't know, I'm quite prepared for us to go down now.
I've seen Swindon have a few good seasons in my time, but never seen England win anything, so as OJ and Reg say it really is a once in a lifetime thing. If England did win it I'd have something football wise that I could share with my mates too - they certainly aren't interested in Swindon really. If we did go down things might not be that bad, Grimsby were in a worse situation than us last season finacially, now they're looking strong promotion contenders. In short I think I'd rather see England win the WC in Germany, because by the time the next WC comes round Swindon may have been promoted back up to this league and may be on a sound footing and challenging for the play-offs again - who knows. Also that would mean we'd won the Rugby WC, the Ashes and the Football WC inside 3 years! Title: what would you rather Post by: janaage on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 08:05:31 Swindon over Scotland defo.
Swindon's more of a personal thing. Title: what would you rather Post by: McLovin on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 08:42:36 Swindon and Scotland... not having the best couple of weeks are you?
Belarus *snigger* Title: what would you rather Post by: janaage on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 08:56:54 Makes me laugh when England-Swindon fans have a go about Scotland's results. Mate we're bottom of the league and sinking, not really in a great position to take the piss.
We've shown a lot of improvement in the last 12 months, so I'm happy with the progress. Enjoy the WC Dave cos about 6 weeks later you might have to put up with Bury v Swindon as the opener to the 2006/07 season - great. Title: what would you rather Post by: McLovin on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:15:40 I have to find something to laugh about, being a Swindon fan doesn't offer too much at the moment!! :|
Title: what would you rather Post by: adje on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:15:50 would be nice to see engerland win something, but who gives a fuck about them when we are in a relegation battle so swindon 110%
Title: what would you rather Post by: janaage on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:18:58 It'd be great for us to be successful, then bump into the fella's out on the town celebrating.
To be fair these internationals and premiership players and so aloof from the average supporter I find it difficult to get excited about top class footie. As Dave was suggesting though this could be down to my heritage and lack of success. Title: what would you rather Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:32:32 Quote you might have to put up with Bury v Swindon as the opener to the 2006/07 season - great. I think its worth thinking about next season, if we get that far.....Bury decent club started the season badly and got in Chris Casper as caretaker boss, he's won two and drawn one of the first four...some may recall he was on losn to us, under McMahon....had a big money move to Reading and his career was finished by a broken leg....he's still only 30. I was struck by this passage in the BBC biog.....After Casper was forced to retire he accepted a coaching position with Team Bath for the 2002-03 season - the year the team reached the first round proper of the FA Cup. He watched world-class athletes training at Bath's top-class facilities, learning from their dedication and discipline. I know King was old school , but you'd have thought Iffy would look to use this facility relatively on our doorstep to improve the players fitness....given that Univ of Bath want to set up at Coate...you'd have thought a bit of positive publicity would play well with them. Title: what would you rather Post by: Spencer_White on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:36:32 If England fans take the piss out of Scotland they hate us.
If England fans give sympathy to Scotland fans in lean times they hate us even more. FACT! Pity and sympathy from England is what Scots get really wound up about. Its like a 5 year old boy desperately avoiding a kiss from his fat auntie. Title: what would you rather Post by: janaage on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:37:55 So what are you going for then Reg? I reckon a 2-1 victory for us. Pook and Holgate scoring for us.
Title: what would you rather Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:44:03 Casper was subject to one of the most ridiculous red carda I've ever seen.
Away at Wolves whilst on loan here he was sent off for two bookables, the first of which I cannot remember, the second was a challenge that didn't really warrant a yellow, at the time it seemed the ref thought this too. After the challenge he had a quick word with Casper and walked off, so Casper retreated to defend a free kick. The Molineux crowd considered this the wrong descision by the ref so made their feelings clear. Upon hearing the crowd's displeasure the ref called Casper back and showed him a second yellow, and gave him his marching orders. Madness! Title: what would you rather Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:48:08 Quote from: "Kinky Tom" Casper was subject to one of the most ridiculous red carda I've ever seen. Away at Wolves whilst on loan here he was sent off for two bookables, the first of which I cannot remember, the second was a challenge that didn't really warrant a yellow, at the time it seemed the ref thought this too. After the challenge he had a quick word with Casper and walked off, so Casper retreated to defend a free kick. The Molineux crowd considered this the wrong descision by the ref so made their feelings clear. Upon hearing the crowd's displeasure the ref called Casper back and showed him a second yellow, and gave him his marching orders. Madness! Classic....he also scored an OG when we got stuffed 6-0 at Maine Road, having gone into the game top of the league. The fact that he was a ManUre boy made it all the funnier for the City faithful. Title: what would you rather Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 09:50:09 Horlock scored a couple in that game didn't he?
Think Buzzer also scored against us in a 3-0 defeat at Maine Road, Horlock I think scored the other two? "You only win with our rejects..." Title: what would you rather Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:00:58 Quote from: "Kinky Tom" Horlock scored a couple in that game didn't he? Think Buzzer also scored against us in a 3-0 defeat at Maine Road, Horlock I think scored the other two? "You only win with our rejects..." Summerbee and Horlock both scored in that 3-0 game Uwe Rosler got the other. Title: what would you rather Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:02:52 Ah, sorry. I missed the first 60 minutes of that game! :shock:
Title: what would you rather Post by: janaage on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:04:35 Uwe Rosler, who know works with JAF at Lillestrom.
Title: what would you rather Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:13:16 Quote from: "janaage" Uwe Rosler, who know works with JAF at Lillestrom. Think I read somewhere that Rosler had gone and JAF had taken his role...could be wrong, as I don't tend to take much interest in Norwegian football. Title: what would you rather Post by: janaage on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:21:23 Really?? Jan's getting some experience before he comes back to save our club is he? Excellent. Lillestrom'll be in the champions league next.
Title: what would you rather Post by: DMR on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 11:22:35 England, tbh. Sorry.
Title: what would you rather Post by: DMR on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 11:24:52 Funny, a year ago I would have chosen club every time over country. And England are boring.
I'm pretty fucked off with football generally at the moment. Title: what would you rather Post by: DV on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 11:26:13 right now.....id probably rather see my sunday league team win something or some note:
Title: what would you rather Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 11:28:10 I'd like to point out that I'd always put a Swindon match before watching England - especially considering the likelyhood of us playing on the WC final day are slim to sat the least.
Title: what would you rather Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 16:38:40 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Quote you might have to put up with Bury v Swindon as the opener to the 2006/07 season - great. I think its worth thinking about next season, if we get that far.....Bury decent club started the season badly and got in Chris Casper as caretaker boss, he's won two and drawn one of the first four...some may recall he was on losn to us, under McMahon....had a big money move to Reading and his career was finished by a broken leg....he's still only 30. I was struck by this passage in the BBC biog.....After Casper was forced to retire he accepted a coaching position with Team Bath for the 2002-03 season - the year the team reached the first round proper of the FA Cup. He watched world-class athletes training at Bath's top-class facilities, learning from their dedication and discipline. I know King was old school , but you'd have thought Iffy would look to use this facility relatively on our doorstep to improve the players fitness....given that Univ of Bath want to set up at Coate...you'd have thought a bit of positive publicity would play well with them. Reg, I think you have a valid point here that most seemed to have overlooked. The facilities at Bath Uni are absolutely fantastic, so quite why the club haven't investigated their use is bizarre. Then again, maybe they have and can't afford it, as I can't imagine Bath Uni offering use gratis. Either that or the cider 'eds have dedicated use or something. Player fitness was something I was harping on about in the Thisis forum at the end of last season - there is something wrong at our club that I can't put my finger on right now, but its a legacy of a poor fitness regime, that I am sure about. Title: what would you rather Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 16:39:34 And Swindon before England any day.
Title: what would you rather Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 16:43:48 Swindon to win the world cup. We should get to enter.
Title: what would you rather Post by: janaage on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 16:46:36 I believe it was the Singaporean National Newspaper that once reported that Swindon had qualified for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The journalist meant to report that Sweden had.
That even makes John Ritson look good. |