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by AthleticoSpizz
10 Mar 2026 18:19
Forum: The Team
Topic: Sunday afternoon distraction - most famous XI
Replies: 45
Views: 3532

Re: Sunday afternoon distraction - most famous XI

Sir Matt Busby (played for Reading as a guest during WW2), in on page 1,
as was Frank Swift (England goalkeeper)
by AthleticoSpizz
09 Mar 2026 20:09
Forum: General Football
Topic: Weekend Football
Replies: 7612
Views: 3878244

Re: Weekend Football

Once it is down to the routine Prem teams, all of my interest evaporates.


C’mon Vale, failing that, Brentford I guess.
by AthleticoSpizz
09 Mar 2026 17:46
Forum: General Football
Topic: The Manager Sack Race/Merry-go-Round
Replies: 9479
Views: 4275950

Re: The Manager Sack Race/Merry-go-Round

Kevin Nolan gets the kick at the cobblers
by AthleticoSpizz
08 Mar 2026 20:45
Forum: The Team
Topic: Sunday afternoon distraction - most famous XI
Replies: 45
Views: 3532

Re: Sunday afternoon distraction - most famous XI

Sir Matt Busby
Frank Swift
by AthleticoSpizz
08 Mar 2026 09:13
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Mansfield Town (a)
Replies: 171
Views: 8303

Re: MATCHWATCH : Mansfield Town (a)

Royals and Racers Not sure 24,000 can get into Mansfield’s ground( in 1 match ) :D
yeah and 9k for the visit of Arsenal seemed a bit low in a 24k stadium
by AthleticoSpizz
07 Mar 2026 21:34
Forum: The Team
Topic: Opposition fans back from the game - 24/25 page 225 onwards
Replies: 4855
Views: 4271492

Re: Opposition fans back from the game - 24/25 page 225 onwards

All about Willshire OUT from what I can see….that and Naismith should be shipped out yesterday
by AthleticoSpizz
06 Mar 2026 10:15
Forum: General Football
Topic: SpuROFLs
Replies: 984
Views: 230843

Re: SpuROFLs

….and indeed Spurs themselves back in 1977
by AthleticoSpizz
02 Mar 2026 09:00
Forum: The Team
Topic: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2024/25
Replies: 8905
Views: 7671461

Re: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2024/25

It’ll be a long (no pun) wait, Jax is 9 y o
by AthleticoSpizz
26 Feb 2026 09:05
Forum: The Team
Topic: Ex Royals (No not prince Andrew)
Replies: 4658
Views: 6019260

Re: Ex Royals (No not prince Andrew)

….and James Henry scores the winner for neighbours ‘shots (in which young Patton scores again, that’s 4 in 3)
by AthleticoSpizz
25 Feb 2026 19:43
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: General enshittification of the club?
Replies: 11
Views: 3261

Re: General enshittification of the club?

How I long for the spontaneity of waking-up on a spare Saturday, deciding to go to the game, a 3pm kick-off allowing a few beers in the town centre, toddling off to the game, and paying at the gate………no pre-planning nor fuss.
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 20:18
Forum: The Team
Topic: Richardson out
Replies: 350
Views: 104368

Re: Richardson out

MR. CYNICAL
AthleticoSpizz
MR. CYNICAL
So have I and longer and I'm Richardson out.
so, what would we gain then……. right now?

And do defer to my first line….. :roll:

Not having to put up with his turgid style of football and post match interviews for starters.

Ok

next please :arrow:
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 20:02
Forum: General Football
Topic: Scottish premier league.
Replies: 234
Views: 71366

Re: Scottish premier league.

I watched the Livingston vs Rangers game today, it`s astounding that they give virtually the whole ground to the away fans, It makes sense I suppose regarding ticket sales, but it`s an home game pretty much when the Glasgow clubs come visiting. imagine the likes of Elgin, Forfar etc when the ‘gers ...
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 19:53
Forum: The Team
Topic: What do people expect from a football team and manager
Replies: 63
Views: 14058

Re: What do people expect from a football team and manager

….and I’m sure that the players will be ‘so’ motivated in their next game :roll:

Christ, at times like this I’m sounding a bit like Ian :o

Chill down people, despite it all, ‘we are on the up’….it’s been a tough ten years +
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 19:47
Forum: General Football
Topic: Ups & Downs 25/26
Replies: 4
Views: 1040

Re: Ups & Downs 25/26

Double C I am absolutely shocked at this totally unexpected news
lol yeah, we agree (says absolutely nobody), but what a place for them for it to happen :lol:
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 19:36
Forum: The Team
Topic: Richardson out
Replies: 350
Views: 104368

Re: Richardson out

…and I’ve watching since 1971 whoopie-fukkin-doo We as a team have nothing to gain by pulling the trigger this season (and possibly not before this time next season)….but hey-ho, if you just don’t like the guy, why not just come-out and say it :lol: Jeez So have I and longer and I'm Richardson out....
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 18:41
Forum: The Team
Topic: Richardson out
Replies: 350
Views: 104368

Re: Richardson out

Yes
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 18:21
Forum: General Football
Topic: Scottish premier league.
Replies: 234
Views: 71366

Re: Scottish premier league.

Has O’Neills’ jam sandwich become devoid of jam? Two defeats on the spin
Great result for Hibs, the bouys ‘catholic brotherhood’ from their rival city.

Shaping up for a decent climatic season end
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 18:07
Forum: The Team
Topic: Richardson out
Replies: 350
Views: 104368

Re: Richardson out

…and I’ve watching since 1971 whoopie-fukkin-doo

We as a team have nothing to gain by pulling the trigger this season (and possibly not before this time next season)….but hey-ho, if you just don’t like the guy, why not just come-out and say it :lol:

Jeez
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 16:20
Forum: The Team
Topic: Managerial philosophy - is Richardson ultimately doomed?
Replies: 29
Views: 8187

Re: Managerial philosophy - is Richardson ultimately doomed?

He’s had plenty of practice
by AthleticoSpizz
22 Feb 2026 16:11
Forum: General Football
Topic: Weekend Football
Replies: 7612
Views: 3878244

Re: Weekend Football

Scrap it, we’ve survived a dozen or so decades without it, and if it’s ‘so necessary nowadays’ then why is it only a part of the ‘elite’ league game?

Better trained and monitored officials please, not the slow-motion goal-no goal celebrations that are now such a turn-off :arrow:
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