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Sgt Pepper 64 · 22-05-2011 1:33pm

dooferoaks wrote: »

Milton Keynes should just drop the Dons bit of their name now, its served its purporse. I don't hold anything against them now, despite the fact they never had to crawl up the football pyramid like teams like Burton and Crawley and Stevenage have had to (and now Wimbledon of course).

To try and be fair to Winkelman, he is ridiculously enthusiastic about football and Milton Keynes in general, and the Wimbledon whos league spot they took, was more or less dead after being killed by mismanagement.

Having a team in MK didn't do Northampton any favours, support wise, but its history now. I think it will be a few years before Wimbledon get into the same division as MK but who knows, financially I think MK might be on shaky ground.

Agree about dropping the Dons name. I think it was just an acknowledgement to the original roots.

It is a shame that Milton Keynes never followed the AFC Wimbledon route instead of "instantly buying success".
Before MK Dons happened, the biggest football club in the area was Bletchley FC started in 1954. They did actually change their name to Milton Keynes City twenty years later but they were woeful and never made it out of the Southern area league
They played in orange shirts and played at the Manor Grounds, next to the Rubgy and Cricket grounds.
In fact, the 2 main Wimbledon directors Sam the Man and someother bloke actually joined as directors , the plan being to merge the clubs but this never happened so 2 clubs actually died!

Yes, hats off to Pete W. He got them into the old National Hockey stadium (complete with plastic pitch) and the cheers rang out from the "Cow Shed" complete with concrete cows.
They escaped relegation in 2004/2005 with a memorable final match, that involved 2 late second half goals after being behind and a female streaker that everyone including the police ignored for 10 mins!
The next season they werent so lucky but bounced back the following season

Dozen Wicked Words · 22-05-2011 2:06pm

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

Before MK Dons happened, the biggest football club in the area was Bletchley FC started in 1954. They did actually change their name to Milton Keynes City twenty years later but they were woeful and never made it out of the Southern area league
They played in orange shirts and played at the Manor Grounds, next to the Rubgy and Cricket grounds.

Don't think Northampton fans knew who they wanted in the League One Play-off semis. Historically Peterborough were always biggest rivals, but I think MK probably have that now. Not that it makes any difference cos the Cobblers cant get out of League 2 anyway!!!

Dozen Wicked Words · 28-05-2011 11:48am

The big game of the day.

Stevenage v Torquay.

Torquay unbeaten in last 6 games against. Not think the crowd will be great, should be a close game, look forward to seeing how many "injuries" Stevenage have today.

Torquay for me.

Dozen Wicked Words · 28-05-2011 5:08pm

Stevenage promoted to League One, in sh*t game, watched by not very many.

Sasquatch76 · 28-05-2011 5:21pm

dooferoaks wrote: »

Stevenage promoted to League One, in sh*t game, watched by not very many.

Fair play to them all the same - they were something like 17th/18th in January.

Mars Bar · 28-05-2011 5:28pm

It was a terrible game alright...the goal was good though and the Torquay attempt that came off the cross bar near the end was a quality shot.

Dozen Wicked Words · 28-05-2011 5:30pm

Sasquatch76 wrote: »

Fair play to them all the same - they were something like 17th/18th in January.

They did really well to stay in the play-offs near the end, think they will struggle in league one but still, as you say, fair play to them. Hopefully might encourage a few more locals to go to games too.

Dozen Wicked Words · 29-05-2011 10:28am

Huddersfield v Peterborough Kick Off 15:00

Huddersfield have sold 30,000 plus tickets, presumably Peterborough have managed to sell a few too, so should be a great atmosphere, in a fairly full Old Trafford.

Final game for Mackail-Smith, Posh's prolific scorer, he is off to a "bigger club".

Two young managers, Ferguson failed at Preston but has done well at Peterborough. Lee Clarke has done very well at his first crack of management, and both teams are on a fantastic run going into the final.

Peterborough's Irish Chairman has pumped 10 million into the club (according to publicity shy Barry Fry), and after making up with Ferguson he will be hoping for a return to the Championship.

Heart says Huddersfield, head sadly says Peterborough.

3hn2givr7mx1sc · 29-05-2011 2:01pm

http://lockerz.com/s/105857837

Huddersfield's end at OT.

Dozen Wicked Words · 29-05-2011 3:51pm

baz2009 wrote: »

http://lockerz.com/s/105857837

Huddersfield's end at OT.

Thats brilliant, theres a lot more Huddersfield fans there than Peterborough.

LuckyGent88 · 29-05-2011 4:48pm

Go on the Posh, at least the Ferguson's get one victory this weekend.

Dozen Wicked Words · 29-05-2011 4:49pm

Peterborough 3 - 0 Huddersfield

Boyd dived for free kick for first goal, then soft goal off a big deflection for second. Good goal for the third, I can watch no more.

Congrats to Peterborough, good luck in Championship (without Mackail-Smith). /gritted teeth.

Paully D · 29-05-2011 5:08pm

I can't stand Lee Clarke so I'm delighted Huddersfield lost.

James2693 · 29-05-2011 10:11pm

Paully D wrote: »

I can't stand Lee Clarke so I'm delighted Huddersfield lost.

*Clark

Paully D · 29-05-2011 10:41pm

James2693 wrote: »

*Clark

I wonder if he'll be sporting his ''Sad Mackem B*astard'' t-shirt tonight.

Kiwi_knock · 29-05-2011 11:17pm

Is Mackail Smith ready for the jump from League 1 to the Premiership, only seen him a few times this season so am probably not the best judge. He has looked good but he has not proven himself in the Championship so not sure why promoted clubs are clamouring for his signature.

James2693 · 29-05-2011 11:21pm

Paully D wrote: »

I wonder if he'll be sporting his ''Sad Mackem B*astard'' t-shirt tonight.

What have you get against him? I'm a Huddersfield fan btw

steelcityblues · 29-05-2011 11:38pm

Darren Ferguson is going to be a Premier League manager by the next two or three years.

James2693 · 29-05-2011 11:49pm

steelcityblues wrote: »

Darren Ferguson is going to be a Premier League manager by the next two or three years.

With peterbourough?

steelcityblues · 29-05-2011 11:52pm

James2693 wrote: »

With peterbourough?

Even if they don't get promoted again, he's done enough with them already to probably attract a club in the top flight one day.

James2693 · 29-05-2011 11:54pm

steelcityblues wrote: »

Even if they don't get promoted again, he's done enough with them already to probably attract a club in the top flight one day.

He failed misrebly with Preston though. He will need to be reasonably successful in the next 2/3yrs if he is to warrant a prem job. Tbh I can't see it happening.

steelcityblues · 29-05-2011 11:59pm

James2693 wrote: »

He failed misrebly with Preston though. He will need to be reasonably successful in the next 2/3yrs if he is to warrant a prem job. Tbh I can't see it happening.

Think Preston was a learning curve for him, and believe he could've got them out of danger in the second half of season.

But with several promotions under his belt, I think he's doing something right.

Paul Tergat · 30-05-2011 12:04am

James2693 wrote: »

What have you get against him? I'm a Huddersfield fan btw

We all have our crosses to bare :P

James2693 · 30-05-2011 12:05am

steelcityblues wrote: »

Think Preston was a learning curve for him, and believe he could've got them out of danger in the second half of season.

But with several promotions under his belt, I think he's doing something right.

Good point about it been a learning curve. But it will be a different game for peterbouragh and ferguson in the championship. They will struggle despite having have a couple of good players in Boyd and their goalie(can't think of name). Macail smith is on his way as soon as aswell.

James2693 · 30-05-2011 12:05am

p_larkin99 wrote: »

We all have our crosses to bare :P

What's that suppose to mean?

steelcityblues · 30-05-2011 12:09am

James2693 wrote: »

Good point about it been a learning curve. But it will be a different game for peterbouragh and ferguson in the championship. They will struggle despite having have a couple of good players in Boyd and their goalie(can't think of name). Macail smith is on his way as soon as aswell.

Just ask 'dad' for a favour?

James2693 · 30-05-2011 12:10am

steelcityblues wrote: »

Just ask 'dad' for a favour?

Haha I'd say that could come into it alright.

Paul Tergat · 30-05-2011 12:28am

James2693 wrote: »

What's that suppose to mean?

It was just a joke mate. Im from Bradford so naturally we have a bit of rivalry with the town fans. Just banter mate!

Paully D · 30-05-2011 3:14am

James2693 wrote: »

What have you get against him? I'm a Huddersfield fan btw

He was pictured with Newcastle fans at an FA Cup final wearing a t-shirt saying ''Sad Mackem B*stards'' whilst he was a Sunderland player. He then mysteriously got injured/fell ill before every game against Sunderland after he was sold on the back of this incident. I'm a Sunderland fan.

On a slightly seperate note he's had quite a bit of money to spend for a League 1 club and still hasn't got Huddersfield promoted so I can't see why he's always bigged up as a good up and coming young manager either. He's very average IMO, although I can see Newcastle giving him that job some day for some reason.

James2693 · 30-05-2011 8:35am

Paully D wrote: »

He was pictured with Newcastle fans at an FA Cup final wearing a t-shirt saying ''Sad Mackem B*stards'' whilst he was a Sunderland player. He then mysteriously got injured/fell ill before every game against Sunderland after he was sold on the back of this incident. I'm a Sunderland fan.

On a slightly seperate note he's had quite a bit of money to spend for a League 1 club and still hasn't got Huddersfield promoted so I can't see why he's always bigged up as a good up and coming young manager either. He's very average IMO, although I can see Newcastle giving him that job some day for some reason.

Haha I couldn't help but laugh at that t-shirt incident.
Yeah he has had a lot of money to spend. But we have a top chairman, a true town fan, who trusts in Clark. And if he trusts in Clark that's enough for me to aswell.

Dozen Wicked Words · 30-05-2011 12:08pm

Kiwi_knock wrote: »

Is Mackail Smith ready for the jump from League 1 to the Premiership, only seen him a few times this season so am probably not the best judge. He has looked good but he has not proven himself in the Championship so not sure why promoted clubs are clamouring for his signature.

I suppose the price is encouraging people to enquire, not sure how much Peterborough want for him, but if a team can get him for 3 or 4 million it might be worth a gamble. Its only going to be the bottom end of the Premier League or one of the Glasgow teams that want/can afford him anyway.

rayjdav · 30-05-2011 1:24pm

dooferoaks wrote: »

The big game of the day.

Stevenage v Torquay.

Torquay unbeaten in last 6 games against. Not think the crowd will be great, should be a close game, look forward to seeing how many "injuries" Stevenage have today.

Torquay for me.

Life long Torquay supporter. Was there, Seat WL101, LL, 174.:o

Was a poor game all in, Stevenage better on the day. We had the debacle of Paul Buckle will he/won't he go hanging over the players heads....

Old Trafford not the place for the game (11.4K crowd dwarfed by stadium). FL made a boo boo on this one. Wembley the last few times has had the atmosphere, because it's Wemberrrlleee, but this time there were 2 other little known teams playing there saturday night

Never mind, still League 2 next season. Bring it on, again....

Beefy78 · 31-05-2011 12:04pm

Hudddersfield won't go up for as long as they build their defence around Peter Clarke.

Delighted to see Swansea go up yesterday. We got promoted with them from League Two in 04/05 and then we won promotion to the Championship at the Liberty at 05/06. We had some amazing tussles with them in that period and they were great hosts the day that we went up. They also play football the right way and, in Mark Gower, have probably my favourite Southend player ever. I'm hoping he gets a few games next year.

James2693 · 31-05-2011 2:04pm

dooferoaks wrote: »

I suppose the price is encouraging people to enquire, not sure how much Peterborough want for him, but if a team can get him for 3 or 4 million it might be worth a gamble. .

He's out of contract, I thought.

Beefy78 · 31-05-2011 2:25pm

I'm pretty sure he's got another year on his contract.

Kiwi_knock · 31-05-2011 2:36pm

I think Mackail Smith, Boyd and Lewis all have another year on their contracts but will most likely be sold this summer to raise some funds.

3hn2givr7mx1sc · 04-06-2011 6:49pm

Anyone know where I might get a Nott'm Forest jersey?
I really want the new one that's coming out but it costs nearly 70 quid online!

EDIT: *facepalm* they're in the Championship, not League 1.

Mr Posh · 05-06-2011 4:27pm

half the squad has gone on the transfer list with CMS, Boyd and Lewis also going so will be a busy summer for Barry.

Fergie is not going to make the same mistake as last year by being to loyle to players that can't cut it in the Championship.

If Boyd goes I would like Micheal Jacobs to replace him, how's Gary getting on down the Wobblers?

Worth a few quid next year on promotion??

Dozen Wicked Words · 05-06-2011 4:53pm

Mr Posh wrote: »

half the squad has gone on the transfer list with CMS, Boyd and Lewis also going so will be a busy summer for Barry.

Fergie is not going to make the same mistake as last year by being to loyle to players that can't cut it in the Championship.

If Boyd goes I would like Micheal Jacobs to replace him, how's Gary getting on down the Wobblers?

Worth a few quid next year on promotion??

Michael Jacobs is a great young player, there is a lot of talk in town about him going apparently. Would be gutted, to say the least, if Peterborough sign him, but would be hard to keep him if any Championship team comes a calling. The only plus side would be we might get a few quid for him as he signed a new contract since January.

Johnson hasn't really won the fans over yet, Sampson (previous manager) was a Cobblers legend, and it took Johnson SO long to register his first win, they got impatient. He has let a couple of fan favourites go, hes re-signed Akinfenwe (the human brick sh*t house) which is fine, but he made out it was some big statement of intent!! Not sure how its much of a coup. Still, getting shot of Malcolm Crosby is a great move, muppet of an assistant manager, who, I think, f*cked it up for Sammo.

Cobblers might be worth a punt each way, I will probably stick a tenner on, out of loyalty rather than hope!

Mr Posh · 05-06-2011 7:04pm

I can't belive you took Nana off our hands.... truly one of the worst players I have seen down London road for a while but Davis should do well for you.

Gary likes to make his mark and I do expect to see you in the top six next season, we do have some more good players up for grabs if Gary comes knocking.

my two summer signings would be Baldock from MK and Jacobs from you, league 1 and 2 should be cracking leagues next year!!

getting bored already!!

any predictions for a triple on promotion from the three leagues? I never get it right

heres my yealy 50 quid down the drain

League 2 Wycombe Wanderers
League 1 Preston
Champ Leicester City

Dozen Wicked Words · 05-06-2011 9:48pm

"Snapped up" Ofori-Twumasi on a 2 year deal!!! :eek: Hes still young (crosses fingers and toes!), don't think if you end up with Jacobs it would be a fair swap!!! Aaron Davis decent enough then? Hopefully he won't go for much of a fee, cos we aren't big spenders, pay decent wages though. Club run in the black though, so can't complain.

Predictions, which will undoubtedly be wrong:
Championship: West Ham
League One: Huddersfield
League Two: Shrewsbury

How do you reckon Posh will get on in the Championship? MacAnthony giving Fergie Jr much of a transfer kitty? I think you might have a sniff of a play-off if you spend a bit.

Mr Posh · 06-06-2011 12:35pm

True Nana could be one for the future but he needs to sort his attitude out first

Realistically I am hoping to avoid relegation so we can consolidate, but with losing our three best players its going to be tough, looking at the league I don’t know where the points are going to come from but just happy to be playing in what I consider to be one of the best leagues in the world………sod the Prem!!!

I know you are our main rivals but I would rather see you in league 1 than MK any day of the week!!

looking forward to the transfer merry go round now

Dozen Wicked Words · 06-06-2011 2:37pm

Mr Posh wrote: »

I know you are our main rivals but I would rather see you in league 1 than MK any day of the week!!

looking forward to the transfer merry go round now

Yeah, MK did us no favours at all, took a lot of the 2nd club/every other week fans. Common enemy there, shame we can't get anywhere near the same league as either of you!!!

ClareVisitor · 06-06-2011 3:09pm

Kiwi_knock wrote: »

I think Mackail Smith, Boyd and Lewis all have another year on their contracts but will most likely be sold this summer to raise some funds.

I heard Barry Fry on the radio the other day saying Mackail-Smith is "already gone". It just depends on who the deal is done with. He didn't mention any clubs specifically, but I'm sure there's loads of interest.

Dozen Wicked Words · 06-06-2011 3:42pm

ClareVisitor wrote: »

I heard Barry Fry on the radio the other day saying Mackail-Smith is "already gone". It just depends on who the deal is done with. He didn't mention any clubs specifically, but I'm sure there's loads of interest.

Supposedly Wigan (Last I heard it was between them, Everton and QPR) for £3 million. LINK

Mr Posh · 06-06-2011 6:06pm

CMS is on his holiday at the moment and all will be finalized when he returns as dooferoaks says its going to be between Wigan, Everton, QPR, Norwich with Birmingham also in the running…my money would be on Norwich or OPR.

As long as we get 2 mill plus I don’t mind……..I wish the lad well, he has been a top player for us over the last 5 years and deserves the chance to make some big money!!

3hn2givr7mx1sc · 08-06-2011 2:59pm

ntfc Northampton Town
Northampton Town have signed the former Shrewsbury Town striker Jake Robinson on a 2 year contract

Beefy78 · 08-06-2011 3:02pm

Good signing. He played outwide a lot last season, especially at Torquay, but still scored a lot of goals.

I'm a bit worried about Northampton this season.

Dozen Wicked Words · 08-06-2011 5:07pm

Chairman has agreed to pay players agents this year so finding it slightly easier to sign players. He reckons we will need 5,000 average gate this season to break even, averaged just over 4,000 last season, which was a desperate season, so hopefully. You can get a £250 season ticket this year too which is brilliant.

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Beefy78 · 08-06-2011 5:27pm

Yeah I heard about the £250 season tickets. For a small ground like Sixfields I don't see how the numbers work out to allow you to sell that cheap. That seems a pretty low gate to see you break even. 5,000 x £200 (taking into account concessions) gives you £1,000,000 before tax. That's lower that Southend's wage budget and we couldn't compete with Akinfenwa's wage demands last summer.

League 1 + League 2 + BS premier and below!

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