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The Pride

Post by Emdubya » Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:20 pm

Wonder what the odds are on Ainsley making a comeback up the road at the Theatre of Screams.Surely Millers time has to be coming to an end after today.

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Re: The Pride

Post by Darlogramps » Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:31 pm

Just posted something similar. Hope Miller holds on for a few more matches until we've played them.

Two men sent off, plus him as well today. Think that means Abbott and Magnay are out of the Boxing Day game against us, if they're getting three match bans.
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Re: The Pride

Post by Maurice_Peddelty » Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:00 pm

Both sent off in the 69th minute. Were they fighting each other?

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Re: The Pride

Post by Old Git » Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:57 pm

Not exactly sure what happened, but there was an incident regarding one of the Gloucester players allegedly biting an opponent, which led to a confrontation. If that is correct it’s not surprising the Spennymoor players reacted.
Gloucester were a pretty rum lot when we played them but that is something else.
Good job I am not a Spenny fan or I would be calling for Millers head on a platter !

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Re: The Pride

Post by polam » Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:17 pm

From Moors TV: "Assistant Manager Stuart Parnaby gives an honest reflection of a damaging defeat and his view on the second half incident which led to four red cards."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWi9vk1-ZJk

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Re: The Pride

Post by LoidLucan » Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:16 pm

If that's true about the chomp and teeth marks it's bordering on a police matter.

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Re: The Pride

Post by theoriginalfatcat » Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:56 pm

LoidLucan wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:16 pm
If that's true about the chomp and teeth marks it's bordering on a police matter.
Yes, if there’s a witness or two and a bite mark then there could be trouble.

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Re: The Pride

Post by bga » Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:51 pm

theoriginalfatcat wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:56 pm
LoidLucan wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:16 pm
If that's true about the chomp and teeth marks it's bordering on a police matter.
Yes, if there’s a witness or two and a bite mark then there could be trouble.

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Will this incident be known as Colegate?

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Re: The Pride

Post by Old Git » Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:00 pm

theoriginalfatcat wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:56 pm
LoidLucan wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:16 pm
If that's true about the chomp and teeth marks it's bordering on a police matter.
Yes, if there’s a witness or two and a bite mark then there could be trouble.

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Not the Double Gloucester Spennymoor were looking to get their teeth into.

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Re: The Pride

Post by theoriginalfatcat » Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:42 pm

:D :D Very good O.G.
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Re: The Pride

Post by jjljks » Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:06 am

Old Git wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:00 pm
theoriginalfatcat wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:56 pm
LoidLucan wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:16 pm
If that's true about the chomp and teeth marks it's bordering on a police matter.
Yes, if there’s a witness or two and a bite mark then there could be trouble.

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Not the Double Gloucester Spennymoor were looking to get their teeth into.
Too cheesey

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Re: The Pride

Post by lo36789 » Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:17 pm

And with that Miller and Parnaby leave...

Would anyone be surprised to see MG end up at Spennymoor? Or Steve Watson the most obvious / likely candidate?

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Re: The Pride

Post by LoidLucan » Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:47 pm

"It’s clear to everyone that the current form of the team falls short of the performance levels required to meet our strategic goals."

They do come out with some utter horseshit.

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Re: The Pride

Post by Old Git » Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:53 pm

LoidLucan wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:47 pm
"It’s clear to everyone that the current form of the team falls short of the performance levels required to meet our strategic goals."

What utter horseshit they do come out with..
In a terrible run of form. Uncle Brad obviously feels they are not capable of mounting a promotion push with Miller in charge and a change is needed. Good job DJ is more patient as they are still above us in the league.

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Re: The Pride

Post by shildonlad » Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:04 pm

Steve watson?
I may not live in the north east anymore but i still support the north east teams

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Re: The Pride

Post by theoriginalfatcat » Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:49 pm

lo36789 wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:17 pm
And with that Miller and Parnaby leave...

Would anyone be surprised to see MG end up at Spennymoor? Or Steve Watson the most obvious / likely candidate?

The ideal job for Martin Gray - that's if he's still got the desire to manage.
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Re: The Pride

Post by Old Git » Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:14 pm

theoriginalfatcat wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:49 pm
lo36789 wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:17 pm
And with that Miller and Parnaby leave...

Would anyone be surprised to see MG end up at Spennymoor? Or Steve Watson the most obvious / likely candidate?

The ideal job for Martin Gray - that's if he's still got the desire to manage.
Gray would be a risky appointment as he has been out of management for over 3 years. Having said that I bet he could extract some improvement from their players.

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Re: The Pride

Post by theoriginalfatcat » Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:25 pm

Ainsley back apparently :shock:
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Re: The Pride

Post by QUAKERMAN2 » Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:49 pm

theoriginalfatcat wrote:Ainsley back apparently :shock:
Head of football so no surprise, but will be a temporary appointment I would think.

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Re: The Pride

Post by AndyPark » Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:20 pm

theoriginalfatcat wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:25 pm
Ainsley back apparently :shock:
Was always going to happen when he come back to the club.

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Re: The Pride

Post by lo36789 » Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:44 pm

QUAKERMAN2 wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:49 pm
theoriginalfatcat wrote:Ainsley back apparently :shock:
Head of football so no surprise, but will be a temporary appointment I would think.

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I'm not really bothered what they do - but reappointing Ainsley as manager would be a pretty terrible move for them.

If they want a manager to actually move them forwards that is. He's a nice guy but genuinely think he hit his ceiling.

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Re: The Pride

Post by quaker4life » Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:59 pm

lo36789 wrote:
Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:44 pm

I'm not really bothered what they do - but reappointing Ainsley as manager would be a pretty terrible move for them.
I would tend to agree with this, it would be somewhat similar to us bringing Gray back.

Fenceymoor are in a similar position to what we were back in 2017 when we finally hit the buffers after years of sustained success, we endured some barren times since then to say the least and we've changed managers twice in that time. Alun seemed to be getting it together here until we had successive seasons cut short due to the pandemic and in some ways we've wound the clock back two years in the summer and started the rebuilding process all over again!

Uncle Brad and his minions will have to be patient, the NLN is not like the Northern League or the glue leagues which can be monopolized if you have the clout there are some bigger full time clubs at this level with bigger budgets and bigger fanbases.

It will be interesting to see who takes over permanently there, personally I think Steve Watson would be the perfect fit.
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Re: The Pride

Post by LoidLucan » Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:23 pm

I think Groves only has limited patience because the job advert for the full-time position says:

"Within five years, the club is targeting two promotions, which would make Spennymoor Town FC a member of the English Football League for the first time."

Looks like Ainsley is co-ordinating the application process and this is what they are looking for in the man who gets it:

Exceptional man management skills, capable of inspiring, directing and motivating a part-time squad of players

A track record of success at the highest level of semi-professional football in England

UEFA “A” or “B” coaching license required

A detailed knowledge of non-league football clubs and personnel


My email's whizzing along to the Tumbling Fence International Stadium as we speak although I might have to wing it with some of the demands especially after the stuff I've shouted at Ainsley (all in jest, of course) :D
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Re: The Pride

Post by don'tbuythesun » Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:28 pm

I'm sure you'll do very well at the interview and I'll be happy to provide you with a glowing reference.

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Re: The Pride

Post by LoidLucan » Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:34 pm

If successful, I'd be targeting a Steve Staunton-type approach (and results) :D

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Re: The Pride

Post by lo36789 » Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:17 pm

LoidLucan wrote:
Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:23 pm
"Within five years, the club is targeting two promotions, which would make Spennymoor Town FC a member of the English Football League for the first time."
Aren't Fylde due in the Football League in 2022 according to their master plan?

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Re: The Pride

Post by shildonlad » Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:07 pm

Why does the manager need to be pro, are spenny training during the day now, never used to. As for football league, not impossible but would surely the ground would need major work
I may not live in the north east anymore but i still support the north east teams

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Re: The Pride

Post by divas » Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:09 pm

shildonlad wrote:
Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:07 pm
Why does the manager need to be pro, are spenny training during the day now, never used to. As for football league, not impossible but would surely the ground would need major work
I’d say most managers at this level are compensated for full time regardless of whether the team trains full time / during the day given the number of additional tasks required in the role

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Re: The Pride

Post by loan_star » Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:49 pm

shildonlad wrote:
Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:07 pm
Why does the manager need to be pro, are spenny training during the day now, never used to. As for football league, not impossible but would surely the ground would need major work
I heard a while back that they couldnt get in the league with their current ground anyway due to poor access and lack of on site parking

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Re: The Pride

Post by Old Git » Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:00 pm

loan_star wrote:
Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:49 pm
shildonlad wrote:
Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:07 pm
Why does the manager need to be pro, are spenny training during the day now, never used to. As for football league, not impossible but would surely the ground would need major work
I heard a while back that they couldnt get in the league with their current ground anyway due to poor access and lack of on site parking
Never mind that they won’t get into the EFL simply because they are nowhere near good enough.

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