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Post by jupu on Aug 25, 2010 6:56:32 GMT
I was looking after the Club Shop on Monday, just a short-term thing but it was worthwhile as we sold quite a few replica shirts. They are now all reduced, £15 adult sizes and £5 children's.
Lee - the shop is open before and after games, not at half-time. If you would like to call in at the Solihull game I should be there and will try to smile! Incidentally, I've sent you a personal message - please get in touch if you have chance.
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Post by jupu on Aug 18, 2010 11:36:49 GMT
I can't remember 1966 or 1971, when we lost 5-4 at Burton in 1989 we were never 4 goals up, in fact I don't think we were ever ahead. I'll go and find my anorak...
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Post by jupu on Aug 18, 2010 10:53:19 GMT
Yes, Rich is indeed doing a finejob but we can help him - if you, your employer or someone you know might be interested in supporting City through sponsorship then try and get them on board. There are still plenty of opportunities left, e.g. advertising, match sponsors. Rich or I can give you more details.
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Post by jupu on Aug 18, 2010 10:47:33 GMT
As far as I know City have never lost having been four goals up...
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Post by jupu on Jul 28, 2010 13:48:37 GMT
I was given my notice by hand but the club had my old address on the mailing list. If it had been posted I would'nt have got it .
If you haven't received your notice it may be that the club doesn't have the right contact details. I would suggest phoning the club, leave your name and address and ask if another copy can be sent.
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Post by jupu on Apr 9, 2010 19:57:04 GMT
SGL is an outdated stadium that is falling apart and no friendly millionaire has, to my knowledge, come along with the cash to rebuild it. We can all feel sad about leaving SLG, but it's an antique, we would have had to leave regardlesss of the current situation I believe.
Thursday's decision isn't a cause for celebration, more a case of job done, move on to the next hurdle to overcome.
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Post by jupu on Mar 28, 2010 9:09:14 GMT
If we beat Lewes at home then I think we'll be safe. I don't see much point in getting nervous though, if we get relegated, so be it as long as we still have a club to support next season.
It was a great result for Lewes yesterday, well done to them. We had a great result at Dover. But I don't think Lewes are any more capable of a barnstorming run-in than we are.
No chance of anyone else but City and Lewes contesting the third relegation spot IMO.
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Post by jupu on Mar 7, 2010 21:38:27 GMT
Even if we do avoid relegation chances are we’ll face another season near the bottom of the table, whether BS North or South.
Looking at the Zamaretto Premier, relegation to that league could mean we're playing next season against the likes of Halesowen, Nuneaton and Leamington. Lower travelling costs, Midlands opponents, probably more away fans coming through the turnstiles – how much of a disaster would it be?
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Post by jupu on Mar 7, 2010 21:33:04 GMT
It’s nonsense to say that what happened with Bowen and Bullock sets a precedent. That was 8-10 years ago, under a different manager, and what they did was hardly comparable what Rob Elvins did yesterday. Hands were raised, and made contact, but I didn’t see any punches thrown, either by Elvins or McGregor. I have no doubt that Rob’s actions were borne out of frustration, we should have had a penalty when he was fouled in the box just before, but on current form there’s no certainty we would have converted it anyway.
Whether contracts are renewed or not at the end of the season will depend to some extent on what league we’re playing in. On yesterday’s showing, I think relegation is a distinct possibility. We’ve lost 4 home games out of 5 and have only won once away all season. It will all come down to keeping up with whatever Lewes do from now on and hoping we can beat them at home, but in all honesty I can’t see what more the players we have can give.
There is a clear lack of self-discipline however and it's worrying that Carl hasn't been able to address it. Having players missing through suspension might well be the difference between us being relegated or not. Carl now faces having Shab, Elvins, Clyde and Kemp all out, what are the chances of the King having to play in the back four himself?
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Post by jupu on Feb 23, 2010 22:26:45 GMT
Meredith can justifiably be criticised for all four goals, he stayed on his line virtually all night, the third goal was about the only thing he came for and he made a complete hash of it. But the defenders in front of him failed to deal with three free kicks and they too deserve to be criticised.
Quite frankly I was embarrassed to be a City supporter last night. Can't fault the players for their work-rate, but I don't think the Newport players could believe how easy we made it for them.
If we can see the shortcomings then Carl and Mark Clyde can too. I would like to see them bring in a new goalkeeper - someone with a bit of experience. Just keeping a clean sheet would be an achievement.
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Post by jupu on Jan 26, 2010 22:07:59 GMT
I shall be doing my usual Memory Lane page for Saturday's programme but is there anyone out there who would be willing to contribute some reflections on past encounters with Harriers? I can go back to the late seventies, anyone with recollections of games from the fifties or sixties? If yes can you email me at jupugh@tiscali.co.uk or send me a PM? Time is tight, so if you can help please get in touch by this time tomorrow. Many thanks.
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Post by jupu on Jan 11, 2010 22:30:00 GMT
The last time we played Harriers in the league was in season 1984/85, when they beat us 2-1 at home on a Monday night in November and 4-1 at Aggborough on Easter Monday. The home game was the start of the descent from the top of the Gola League, it came on the back of a 4-1 defeat at Boston on the Saturday. We were awful in the game at Aggborough and I can remember City fans muttering "that's a relegation side if ever I saw one."
We haven't played them in the FA Cup or the Trophy since 1970/71 season, when they knocked out of both competitions, 1-0 in the Cup and 3-0 in the Trophy.
But of course we might not play them in the Trophy this season...many a slip twixt cup and lip.
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Post by jupu on Jan 10, 2010 22:13:04 GMT
I've enjoyed reading this thread and I'd agree that Danny and Webby were the two best City players of the noughties.
In terms of favourites there are two names that I'm surprised haven't been mentioned. Paul Carty defied logic and just got better with age as the decade went on. Nick Colley might have divided opinions but he always gave 100%, was a really nice guy and scored one of the best goals of the last 10 years against Hucknall in 2004/05 season.
I'd also add George Clegg to my list of favourites - as skilful as any player over the period of time we're talking about.
Anyone got any views on the best City goal of the decade?
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Post by jupu on Dec 21, 2009 23:37:11 GMT
As some of you will know, I’ve recently taken possession of a huge library of football books that belonged to former City Historian Bill Cook. These are mostly club histories, reference books and player who's who guides, many of which are now pretty scarce.
Bill asked that the books be sold and the proceeds be given to Worcester City F.C.
If you're interested I can send you a list. Please email jupugh@tiscali.co.uk. Many thanks.
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Post by jupu on Dec 8, 2009 19:10:48 GMT
I wouldn't pass judgement on whether Shab should play on Saturday myself. Only those qualified to do so will be able to say. I'd prefer to leave those judgement calls to people who know what they are talking about, such as RD.
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Post by jupu on Dec 6, 2009 21:46:48 GMT
Pakistan drew 0-0 with Bangladesh today, which means that Pakistan’s fate is no longer in their hands. Pakistan will need a win against Bhutan by at least a four goal margin and hope that Bangladesh lose to Sri Lanka.
So maybe Shab will be back with us for next Saturday's Trophy game.
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Post by jupu on Dec 5, 2009 23:28:17 GMT
I'm glad that the majority of people posting on this thread have chosen to focus on the positive aspects of the story.
It must be a proud moment for Shab and his family. It's also an historic moment for our club as no one has ever won a full international cap whilst with the club before.
RD will have known about Shab's call-up for some time and if he was doing his nut about anything today it will have been the game at Welling.
I'm sure those of us who watch City will be able to see whether Shab comes back a better player for his experience.
Contrary to jcp's comment, City are not in the "drop zone."
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Post by jupu on Dec 2, 2009 22:31:28 GMT
Saturday 4 Nov 1995 - FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round at Clevedon Town (City won 4-0). I used to go to away matches back then but I wasn't at this one.
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Post by jupu on Nov 8, 2009 22:29:03 GMT
How do you know it is the only option which doesn't involve addtional costs of something like £1 million in contractual obligations?
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Post by jupu on Oct 28, 2009 8:38:12 GMT
And just to add Northwich v Charlton live on ITV on Sunday afternoon 8 November. Danksy scored again last Saturday when they beat FC United.
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Post by jupu on Oct 25, 2009 19:26:01 GMT
Does anyone out there and living in the Worcester area have some spare storage space that I could use temporarily to house a large collection of books that belonged to the late Bill Cook? If yes, could you PM me? Many thanks.
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Post by jupu on Oct 21, 2009 21:23:58 GMT
I don't recall it being said the Club HAS to relocate to NW. Yes, it has to relocate, and no alternative to NW was presented from the top table, but I would expect the Board to come back in March and say either "these are the alternatives" or "there are no alternatives."
Many of us in the audience have been able to identify reasons why NW is a non-starter. I would be interested to know the outcome of David Hallmark's meeting with City Council Officers today. I don't think he'll be able to pull the wool over their eyes. Certainly he won't be able to tell them that NW-lite has the backing of the supporters. And I've heard nothing to suggest that it will be acceptable to the Planners. As with the Carey's application, there's no point going to Committee with a recommendation for refusal.
Surely the focus now - whether from within the Club or without - must be on considering alternatives? No doubt plenty of people have their own ideas, most will probably be non-starters. What I can't work out is how that is going to be done - the Club has finite resources which presumably are being channelled into NW.
And at the same time there has to be some clear thought as to how the Club can get its finances in a better position after getting over the initial hurdle (i.e. paying back RBS by the end of the year or giving them the assurances they need to earn an extension of time - that's what AH mean when referring to the 3 minutes to midnight). That's presumably why the CofC were called in. Personally I think it's unfair to shoot them down straight away, the Club needs help, can we afford to pick and choose where it comes from? And at least it's an established organisation with a network and resources to back up their promise.
What was apparent to me last night was that if the Club wants to show NW has support via an EGM it will probably get what it wants as it will be shareholders deciding, rather than by way of a a show of hands at a public meeting. But the wishes of the vast majority of those present last night were clear for all to see.
As far as alternatives are concerned, no site will be a quick fix and if the Club can keep the wolf at bay by paying off immediate debts I think there has to be a realistic assessment over the next few months of how long we might be able to stay at the Lane for if it can be patched up, or else ground sharing with whoever is prepared to take us - we can't be too fussy about that - until we can relocate to a more viable site. and wherever that might be I think the Alan Herbert model is the best we can hope for.
But going back to the point I made at the start I think that as supporters we need to be active in trying to find that viable alternative, we can't sit back and wait until March for the Board to tell us what they think. The Cinderella Ground has been identified already, what else is there? Perdiswell, one of the other pitches at Sixways, the University development?
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Post by jupu on Oct 5, 2009 14:44:12 GMT
I think a key question for this meeting is what - in the view of the Board at least - happens if Nunnery Way is dropped? Goes back to the old question – is there a plan B? They need to tell us that.
If there is a revised NW business plan based on a scaled down development that should be put into the public domain before the meeting for questions and analysis.
I can't see any way that a planning application for NW will succeed with the amount of enabling development proposed. The fact that the consideration of the application has been put back to January "at the earliest" only serves to underline this, or the fact that the SLG application is a long way off being ready still, or both. As with the SGL application, there is no point in going to the Planning Committee with a recommendation for refusal.
Any "gentlemen's agreement" (with someone who is no longer alive) has no basis whatsoever in planning law.
Hopefully it will become clearer exactly what to expect at the WCCC meeting. Is it consultation, or seeking a mandate, or just telling us what is happening?
I agree with Creaner, anyone who cares about WCFC, whether currently going to matches or not, should try to be there, but there needs to be a sensible and reasoned debate as to what is being proposed and whether it is viable, there's no value in descending into a slanging match. Or for that matter to go back over old ground.
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Post by jupu on Sept 18, 2009 6:54:14 GMT
We've sold a few tickets to date for the Roger Davies night but we need to sell more! If anyone reading this wants to come please get in touch with me - jupugh@tiscali.co.uk - or see me at the match tomorrow.
Just to remind you it's on Friday next week, 25 September, 8p.m. in the Legends Bar. Tickets are £10.
Many thanks
Julian
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Post by jupu on Sept 1, 2009 22:02:46 GMT
Rob, just be glad that you've got so many different talents.
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Post by jupu on Sept 1, 2009 21:57:22 GMT
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Post by jupu on Sept 1, 2009 20:47:46 GMT
I was sat in the “front row” two seats along from Creaner. I have no idea why Jeremy should choose to make such comments but I don’t remember doing any nodding myself at the meeting, and I am neither a donkey nor a lemming.
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Post by jupu on Sept 1, 2009 20:43:34 GMT
Having seen him play in two home games I don't think Martin Butler was bad rubbish.
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Post by jupu on Aug 12, 2009 16:30:13 GMT
Now who said on here recently "Lets see how the new signings look after 5-10 games, then make decisions on whether they are good signings or not?" Preston - was it you?
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Post by jupu on Jul 20, 2009 22:02:05 GMT
With the help of the Trust I have arranged a Nostalgia Night for Friday, 25 September 2009 in the Legends Bar.
The guest speaker will be former City star Roger Davies, who played a handful of games for us in 1971 before being sold to Derby County for a record fee of £14,000.
He went on to become part of the successful County Championship winning sides of the 1970s and is still very much involved at his old club where he's part of the match commentary team for Ram FM radio.
Roger hasn't been back to Worcester since he left and I know he's really looking forward to coming here.
More details to follow. This is my first attempt at something like this (apart from the get-together to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liverpool match last season). I hope it will go well, if it does I aim to do more such nights over the course of the season.
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