Process could be re-started

[dogs]

Going down would be terrible, there is probably a much lesser chance of bouncing back straight away. Not to forget the standard is even 10 times worse than league one. Yep the end of the season was good, but i certainly don't wanna go back there.

[Reg Smeeton]

I don't care that we haven't appointed a manager yet. Byrne won't take us down, Fitton knows business and, despite what many think, more about the football backroom than us. If he wants to take another 2 months making sure he has a man the board can work with so be it, i really have no problem at all.

In fact, i have no problem with being relegated either. Afterall, we have the right board in charge and we know they want progress in the long term. Plus, as reg pointed out, our last stint in league 2 wasn't a problem for the club and i actually really enjoyed it. Football for me is, in a dream world, about enjoyment, so should we go down, at least we'll have another enjoyable season. I can't see many negatives from any angle in this managerial problem we have, it's just being blown out of proportion and escalated by a few negative voices who only see doom and are merely adding to each others fires.

Chill brethren, armageddon is not upon us.

 Agree with just about all of that, apart from the fact DB wont take us down. We've thrown away so many points already this season...when we've actually played semi decently, and had reasonable good fortune. That is the time to get your points, because  Crewe type perfromances can become the norm and bad luck may strike.

 This season reminds me of 81/82 a bit, when we went down with 52 points...we won 13 games, but it was a tight league, and we drew 13 games.

 On paper we had what looked a decent side...certainly had goals in in it, the 37 scored at the CG was bettered by only 6 teams in the league, but the 36 conceded was the highest, because we persistently gave away sloppy goals..sound familiar.

 We had some tidy wins 5-2 and 4-1 at Eastvile v Wovers....3-0 at Trashton 3-2 at CG v Scum in the notorious smoke bomb game.

 The core of the side had done well in the past, but lost its midfield engine of McHale and Kamara, their replacements Gladys Emanual and the young but lightweight Brian Huges, could on occasions perform, but were too often bullied.

 The upshot of all this was, you'd have said this side was too good to go down, and in most seasons probably wouldn't have done...incidentally it was the first season of 3 points for a win.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

I don't care that we haven't appointed a manager yet. Byrne won't take us down, Fitton knows business and, despite what many think, more about the football backroom than us. If he wants to take another 2 months making sure he has a man the board can work with so be it, i really have no problem at all.

In fact, i have no problem with being relegated either. Afterall, we have the right board in charge and we know they want progress in the long term. Plus, as reg pointed out, our last stint in league 2 wasn't a problem for the club and i actually really enjoyed it. Football for me is, in a dream world, about enjoyment, so should we go down, at least we'll have another enjoyable season. I can't see many negatives from any angle in this managerial problem we have, it's just being blown out of proportion and escalated by a few negative voices who only see doom and are merely adding to each others fires.

Chill brethren, armageddon is not upon us.

Bloody hell Barry, I'm Lord Chillington, First Ice Lord of Chillsbury in Chillsburyshire but can I have some of what you've been smoking please???

Much as I like Byrne I do think he may take us down if left in place. IF the process did go on another two months (don't think it will for a minute) that would take us beyond the transfer window and completely tie the hands of the new manager, which would quite possibly lead to the afore mentioned relegation which I would not enjoy at all. I would hate it. Every time I see goals highlights from that league I give thanks we are not in that God forsaken league any more.

I agree totally with the bit about chilling out. Some people are somewhat obsessive and frankly need to get out more. But relegation?? I don't even want to think about that.

I'm off out now

[jimbob]

Agree with just about all of that, apart from the fact DB wont take us down. We've thrown away so many points already this season...when we've actually played semi decently, and had reasonable good fortune. That is the time to get your points, because  Crewe type perfromances can become the norm and bad luck may strike.

 This season reminds me of 81/82 a bit, when we went down with 52 points...we won 13 games, but it was a tight league, and we drew 13 games.

 On paper we had what looked a decent side...certainly had goals in in it, the 37 scored at the CG was bettered by only 6 teams in the league, but the 36 conceded was the highest, because we persistently gave away sloppy goals..sound familiar.

 We had some tidy wins 5-2 and 4-1 at Eastvile v Wovers....3-0 at Trashton 3-2 at CG v Scum in the notorious smoke bomb game.

 The core of the side had done well in the past, but lost its midfield engine of McHale and Kamara, their replacements Gladys Emanual and the young but lightweight Brian Huges, could on occasions perform, but were too often bullied.

 The upshot of all this was, you'd have said this side was too good to go down, and in most seasons probably wouldn't have done...incidentally it was the first season of 3 points for a win.

you're my hero with your memories and stats reg

[Peter Venkman]

Agree with just about all of that, apart from the fact DB wont take us down. We've thrown away so many points already this season...when we've actually played semi decently, and had reasonable good fortune. That is the time to get your points, because  Crewe type perfromances can become the norm and bad luck may strike.

 This season reminds me of 81/82 a bit, when we went down with 52 points...we won 13 games, but it was a tight league, and we drew 13 games.

 On paper we had what looked a decent side...certainly had goals in in it, the 37 scored at the CG was bettered by only 6 teams in the league, but the 36 conceded was the highest, because we persistently gave away sloppy goals..sound familiar.

 We had some tidy wins 5-2 and 4-1 at Eastvile v Wovers....3-0 at Trashton 3-2 at CG v Scum in the notorious smoke bomb game.

 The core of the side had done well in the past, but lost its midfield engine of McHale and Kamara, their replacements Gladys Emanual and the young but lightweight Brian Huges, could on occasions perform, but were too often bullied.

 The upshot of all this was, you'd have said this side was too good to go down, and in most seasons probably wouldn't have done...incidentally it was the first season of 3 points for a win.

We were too good to go down that season, we played some great football but was let down with some dire defending, as Reg says it is very close to how we are playing this season.

That game away at Newport was my worst memory of a game involving Swindon and the 5-0 away defeat to the Scum was almost as bad that year.

We blew hot and cold and the way Rideout played was very similar to how Cox is playing this year.

A lot of comparisons.

[Bogus Dave]

I want us to go down. I like being a big fish.

[axs]

That pond is getting larger.

[Peter Venkman]

That pond is getting larger.

And due to on/off field inabilities our fish is becoming anorexic.

[NZrobin]

The Newport co game was one of the main reasons I moved to New Zealand....well, the result from that caused us to be relegated.
Ive gotten a couple of spare rooms if required...!!!

[Reg Smeeton]

The Newport co game was one of the main reasons I moved to New Zealand....well, the result from that caused us to be relegated.
Ive gotten a couple of spare rooms if required...!!!

 I've been down to Newport County a good few times in the last 3 or 4 years.

 They run a lot of decent fund raising quizzes over there....as the South Walians are very keen on quizzes, and often put up decent prize money.

 They paid a very high price for inflicting that night on us...it's quite impressive to see the efforts their fans have made to keep the club going....they are an example of what football is truly about.

 Last season I was there just before the PO to get into the Conference....excitement was high, but they fucked up. They deserve at least a shot at Conference football.

[STFC_Gazza]

I want us to go down. I like being a big fish.

Must say I would never wish us to go down but if it meant we could end our season now I would accept it. I'm bored of losing now

[Reg Smeeton]

Must say I would never wish us to go down but if it meant we could end our season now I would accept it. I'm bored of losing now

 Our last two seasons in Div 4 have been fun, but it has to be said the period when we were stuck down among the dead men in the early 80's playing in front of sub 2000 crowds did test the patience...it was when I coined my old user name on MoS....STFC a sleeping minnow, only I used to graffiti it on bog walls and stuff.

 Back then though, I had an unwavering belief that we would rise to the top flight, after all we were STFC, I'd seen how good this club could be in the 60's and 70's. And lo it came to pass.

 Now I have no faith..still enjoy it..more for the loonies on here than the actual football, but fuck me we could do with few wins just to put a smile back on faces.

[chalkies_shorts]

 Now I have no faith..still enjoy it..more for the loonies on here than the actual football, but fuck me we could do with few wins just to put a smile back on faces.

Well said. The banter is a lot better than the football. A few decent performances even if we lost would put a smile on my face.