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Dozen Wicked Words · 03-12-2010, 20:56

Not sure there is much interest in teams outside English Primula/Championship level, but here goes, oh and remind us of the object of your misery. (This has been mentioned in other threads but no harm in reminders!)

Mine is Northampton Town, they have been up to the top league in England, but more often than not, can be found in League One or League Two. Perenially used to finished bottom of the league and had to seek re-election to the league, had the only 3 sided ground in the football League. Nickname the Cobblers.

More Recent history, beat Reading and Liverpool in the League Cup, highlights of an otherwise miserable season.

Current Manager Ian Sampson, a LONG time servant of the club, who, in all honesty, probably would have been sacked by now, if he wasn't so loyal to the club.

If the thread dies a death, don't feel bad, I am used to disappointment!

Johner · 03-12-2010, 21:02

Went to a Burton Albion match there a few weeks ago and even though they lost enjoyed it, I'll look out for their results and hopefully get over to see them again.

baz2009 · 03-12-2010, 21:08

Try to follow Northampton myself.

The mother is from there so I like to watch out for their results, going there for a weekend soon enough I think so hopefully I'll get to a game.

Liam O · 03-12-2010, 21:09

My cousin plays for Leyton Orient so I follow their results and went over a few weeks ago.

Dozen Wicked Words · 03-12-2010, 21:11

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Originally Posted by baz2009

Try to follow Northampton myself.

The mother is from there so I like to watch out for their results, going there for a weekend soon enough I think so hopefully I'll get to a game.

You will have no problem getting a ticket anyway!!!

West Stand is the most expensive, but the best view and best atmosphere. North Stand has a few singers, and East Stand family friendly.

Hoping to get my kids as mascots there next year if we can afford to bring them over.

Just Contribute · 03-12-2010, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Liam O

My cousin plays for Leyton Orient so I follow their results and went over a few weeks ago.

What's your cousin's name?

Dozen Wicked Words · 03-12-2010, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Just Contribute

What's your cousin's name?

I'm guessing Stephen Dawson?

Paul Tergat · 03-12-2010, 23:06

Bradford City would be my 2nd team so I have a decent knowledge of the division but in particular the city setup.

Pretty much every year Bradford get the big club title and should go up but its just not materialised. The average crowd at Valley Parade is normally about double that of the next average gate which says something about the support the team gets.

Its really hard to pinpoint where the problem lies but it seems that, despite having arguably the best manager in the division, city are destined for another term in the bottom division.

JerryHandbag · 03-12-2010, 23:15

Cmon Luton Town! Get back to the bigtime

mikemac · 03-12-2010, 23:19

I always watch out for Sheffield Wednesday, watching their debt crises talks last month with interest, following it on twitter too
Went to see them once when working in Yorkshire

I always watch the football league show late every Saturday

I also follow Cambridge United in the BSP

Pinturicchio · 03-12-2010, 23:43

Can I ask how or why an Irish person first gets interested in a lower league English team?

mikemac · 03-12-2010, 23:47

A lot of people will say it's Championship Manager/Football Manager

You find that daft but it's true for a lot.
I started a similar thread to the OP a few months back

baz2009 · 03-12-2010, 23:48

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Originally Posted by Pinturicchio

Can I ask how or why an Irish person first gets interested in a lower league English team?

My Ma's from Northampton so that's why I like to look out for them.
As feelingstressed said, a good few would be from CM/FM, I'd say.

the untitled user · 03-12-2010, 23:49

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Originally Posted by Pinturicchio

Can I ask how or why an Irish person first gets interested in a lower league English team?

Family, had an uncle who lived in Derby for years, always look out for them.

frantic190 · 03-12-2010, 23:50

Wouldn't say I follow a team in the lower leagues over there but I went to Cambridge Utd vs. Altrincham on the 27th. Generally like to look out for the results of the team I am playing in Football Manager though

(Vauxhall at the minute).

03-12-2010, 20:56	#1
Dozen Wicked Words Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,715 Adverts \| Friends	League 1 + League 2 + BS premier and below! Not sure there is much interest in teams outside English Primula/Championship level, but here goes, oh and remind us of the object of your misery. (This has been mentioned in other threads but no harm in reminders!) Mine is Northampton Town, they have been up to the top league in England, but more often than not, can be found in League One or League Two. Perenially used to finished bottom of the league and had to seek re-election to the league, had the only 3 sided ground in the football League. Nickname the Cobblers. More Recent history, beat Reading and Liverpool in the League Cup, highlights of an otherwise miserable season. Current Manager Ian Sampson, a LONG time servant of the club, who, in all honesty, probably would have been sacked by now, if he wasn't so loyal to the club. If the thread dies a death, don't feel bad, I am used to disappointment!

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03-12-2010, 21:02	#2
Johner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,066 Adverts \| Friends	Went to a Burton Albion match there a few weeks ago and even though they lost enjoyed it, I'll look out for their results and hopefully get over to see them again.

03-12-2010, 21:08	#3
baz2009 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,328 Adverts \| Friends	Try to follow Northampton myself. The mother is from there so I like to watch out for their results, going there for a weekend soon enough I think so hopefully I'll get to a game.

03-12-2010, 21:09	#4
Liam O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 8,562 Adverts \| Friends	My cousin plays for Leyton Orient so I follow their results and went over a few weeks ago.

03-12-2010, 23:06	#8
Paul Tergat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,418 Adverts \| Friends	Bradford City would be my 2nd team so I have a decent knowledge of the division but in particular the city setup. Pretty much every year Bradford get the big club title and should go up but its just not materialised. The average crowd at Valley Parade is normally about double that of the next average gate which says something about the support the team gets. Its really hard to pinpoint where the problem lies but it seems that, despite having arguably the best manager in the division, city are destined for another term in the bottom division.

03-12-2010, 23:15	#9
JerryHandbag Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,446 Adverts \| Friends	Cmon Luton Town! Get back to the bigtime

03-12-2010, 23:19	#10
mikemac Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 19,585 Adverts \| Friends	I always watch out for Sheffield Wednesday, watching their debt crises talks last month with interest, following it on twitter too Went to see them once when working in Yorkshire I always watch the football league show late every Saturday I also follow Cambridge United in the BSP

03-12-2010, 23:43	#11
Pinturicchio Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Galway Posts: 2,470 Adverts \| Friends	Can I ask how or why an Irish person first gets interested in a lower league English team?

03-12-2010, 23:47	#12
mikemac Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 19,585 Adverts \| Friends	A lot of people will say it's Championship Manager/Football Manager You find that daft but it's true for a lot. I started a similar thread to the OP a few months back

03-12-2010, 23:50	#15
frantic190 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,169 Adverts \| Friends	Wouldn't say I follow a team in the lower leagues over there but I went to Cambridge Utd vs. Altrincham on the 27th. Generally like to look out for the results of the team I am playing in Football Manager though (Vauxhall at the minute).