The Opponent: Shrewsbury Town
So today heralds the visit of the other STFC. A couple of years back this was a big game in the battle for League 2 promotion but today I doubt many folk outside of Swindon and Wales will really care all that much. One of the sideshows of facing the The Salopians was Graham Turner who finally realised he was managing an average League 2 club punching well above their weight. I find it strange that our very own bundle of bizarre, Dosser, has yet to offer his comments on today’s game. His loathing of all things Blue and Amber makes great reading and even to this day I still think the general gathering of contributory plebs over on The Blue and Amber board remains amongst some of the most dense in forum history. The supporters of the club were some of the most outspoken against us during the Di Canio era for whatever reason. Tinpot syndrome? Who knows, I would just be happy giving them a good stuffing.
An interesting week on the transfer front. On Monday morning its fair to say if you was asked who Michael Smith was you may have thought of anyone but our next signing. If asked at the same time if you thought DNG would be made available for loan by the end of the week I would guess 9/10 would have said no chance, especially with our current number 9 being made aware we need a number 9 at the club. All in a week’s work as a Swindon Town fan. Perhaps the most notable Salopian would have to be Charles Darwin, although musically Shrewsbury has previously housed musical giants, T’Pau, Carol Decker herself having being born in the town. Radio 1 DJ, the late John Peel, was another resident and my favourite Salopian has to be Percy Thrower, king of gardens throughout my childhood.
Weather or Not? – After a cloudy start today the day it should remain fairly dry with occasional sunshine with a slight chance of showery activity around 16.00hrs. Winds gathering early to mid afternoon with gusts ranging between 25-30mph.
Where the opposition gather – Seems the Taffs are more worried about Graham Turner at present. The fact the new manager is called Michael Jackson would worry me more.
http://blueandamber.proboards.com/board/31/shrewsbury-town-messageboardLast 6 – LLWLLL (Currently 21st on 26 points, although still above Shitty).
They have served us both – James Collins, Chic Bates, David Geddis, Moses Ashikodi, Ian Woan, Ross Maclaren, Dave Hockaday, Rory Fallon, Graham Coughlan, Jimmy Quinn, Robin Hulbert
The Odds - Swindon 5/6 Draw 12/5 Shrewsbury 7/2 Oddly enough, the opposition’s away form has been slightly better than the home form. No odds on offer for Michael Smith at Hills but if you fancy George Barker exposing the defence early on the 11/2 is on offer.
The Son Says – He seemed rather interested in The Pikies losing at Brentford when questioned but decided 3-0 was the likely outcome eventually
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The Prediction – A new manager can always have a positive effect on a generally shit team, sometimes getting miracles out of them, so I have to take this in to account with this one. 4-0 victory, Pritchard, Barker (2), Smith, in front of 7’511, 188 travelling from North Wales.
And Finally – Amongst Shrewsbury Town’s long list of honours includes 3 times runners up and 6 times winners of the Welsh Cup.
