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 Cucking Funt  Clapham on the Back 28 Jul 18 8.53pm |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
I can remember losing every pre-season game resulting in the manager being sacked 1-6 defeat to non-league Crawley, perhaps?
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 kenbarr  Jackson Heights, Queens, New York ... 28 Jul 18 9.09pm |
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Originally posted by Spiderman
They are not. Speaking to their fans after the game they are 3rd favourites for relegation! The stream broadcast said they had promotion hopes and that Clement had brought in quite a few players. Fans eeem to be typically pessimistic. Obviously a disconnect. Edited by kenbarr (28 Jul 2018 9.10pm)
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| Noz North Hampshire 29 Jul 18 9.44am |
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I went yesterday. Had a couple of comments to make. 1. The stewards at Reading were great. They saw me with 2 young kids and then ushered me to a great place at the front, right behind the goal. 2. £3 for a one sheet, fold-out program, that contained very little information was rubbish. I know its a friendly, and I expect a slimmed-down program... but this was a rip-off. 3. Riedewald looked like he's spent the summer in Macdonalds. I think I can run faster than he can. 4. Zaha was unplayable. The ball stuck to his feet like glue. I think he lost the ball once during the whole game and often went for the simple ball, rather than the complicated - which was refreshing. 5. Townsend didn't stop running. God knows how many km's he clocked up. 6. The end.
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| Spiderman Horsham 29 Jul 18 9.52am |
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Originally posted by Noz
I went yesterday. Had a couple of comments to make. 1. The stewards at Reading were great. They saw me with 2 young kids and then ushered me to a great place at the front, right behind the goal. 2. £3 for a one sheet, fold-out program, that contained very little information was rubbish. I know its a friendly, and I expect a slimmed-down program... but this was a rip-off. 3. Riedewald looked like he's spent the summer in Macdonalds. I think I can run faster than he can. 4. Zaha was unplayable. The ball stuck to his feet like glue. I think he lost the ball once during the whole game and often went for the simple ball, rather than the complicated - which was refreshing. 5. Townsend didn't stop running. God knows how many km's he clocked up. 6. The end. I was also there, agree with everything you have said except 3. He does not wear a slim fit shirt as does not like them, therefore looks "weighty". He is not quick but thought he played well and has a good range of passing, would like to see more of him this year.
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| EarleyEagle Earley, Berkshire 29 Jul 18 10.08am |
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Originally posted by Noz
2. £3 for a one sheet, fold-out program, that contained very little information was rubbish. I know its a friendly, and I expect a slimmed-down program... but this was a rip-off.
Edited by bexleydave (29 Jul 2018 10.12am)
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| peterg Anerley 29 Jul 18 10.19am |
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Our performance was very encouraging. Only thing is, almost everything went through Wilf - which shows how badly we need him to stay!
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| YT Oxford 29 Jul 18 3.16pm |
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Originally posted by EarleyEagle
Edited by bexleydave (29 Jul 2018 10.12am) I was in Paris in 1980 and managed to get a ticket for the France v England 5-Nations match at the Parc des Princes. Inside the ground was a French guy with a clutch of programmes. I asked him in my O-Level French “how much?”. He held one in my direction and said something in French that I thought was him saying that they were free, so I grabbed it, said “merci” and walked off. Once I’d taken my seat, my brain got into gear and I realised that he’d actually said “Ce que vous voulez, monsieur” (however much you wish, sir). In other words there was no fixed price, but you were expected to ‘contribute’. I felt really guilty, and went back out to the concourse to try to find him again but he’d gone. It’s crazy, but I still feel guilty about it 38 years later!!
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| Tom-the-eagle Croydon 29 Jul 18 3.23pm |
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Originally posted by YT
I was in Paris in 1980 and managed to get a ticket for the France v England 5-Nations match at the Parc des Princes. Inside the ground was a French guy with a clutch of programmes. I asked him in my O-Level French “how much?”. He held one in my direction and said something in French that I thought was him saying that they were free, so I grabbed it, said “merci” and walked off. Once I’d taken my seat, my brain got into gear and I realised that he’d actually said “Ce que vous voulez, monsieur” (however much you wish, sir). In other words there was no fixed price, but you were expected to ‘contribute’. I felt really guilty, and went back out to the concourse to try to find him again but he’d gone. It’s crazy, but I still feel guilty about it 38 years later!! I wouldn't feel too guilty - maybe look at it that you taught the guy a valuable life lesson about pricing which has hopefully helped him to go on and become a success which otherwise would not have happened.
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| YT Oxford 29 Jul 18 3.43pm |
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Originally posted by Tom-the-eagle
I wouldn't feel too guilty - maybe look at it that you taught the guy a valuable life lesson about pricing which has hopefully helped him to go on and become a success which otherwise would not have happened. My guilt is henceforth assuaged!
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sprites  Auckland 29 Jul 18 9.24pm |
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Originally posted by DeanMiles
If Benteke is serious then Zaha should be starting up front. Sorloth isn't good enough and doesn't look like he will be. Was poor against Oxford and Stevenage. Nice to see Wickham on the bench tho, hopefully he doesn't get injured again! Says who?
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| EagleStew Lewisham 30 Jul 18 4.19am |
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Am I the only person who really likes Palace in red shorts and socks? Why can't we have that for every home game?
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| kenbarr Jackson Heights, Queens, New York ... 30 Jul 18 5.04am |
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Originally posted by EagleStew
Am I the only person who really likes Palace in red shorts and socks? Why can't we have that for every home game? Me too.
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