2006 v 2012 21st May

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by SCIAG » 21 May 2022 10:53

Anyone surprised by the projected attendance clearly didn't attend Murty's testimonial.

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by curetonsdipper » 21 May 2022 11:46

I can’t make the game and I’m gutted! Will the highlights be put up??

Just seen cureton is making a special appearance!

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by AthleticoSpizz » 21 May 2022 11:51

SCIAG Anyone surprised by the projected attendance clearly didn't attend Murty's testimonial.
8k wasn’t it
….and yes, I did.

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by Zip » 21 May 2022 12:20

SCIAG Anyone surprised by the projected attendance clearly didn't attend Murty's testimonial.


Hardly comparable. That was the celebration of one player. This is a celebration of the entire football club. Which do you think is bigger?

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by blythspartan » 21 May 2022 12:31

It’s the Royal Wootton Bassett carnival today but I know where I’d rather be. I like to take my son to games but he’s working so I promised the wife that we’d go for a few drinks in the high street and watch the proceedings.


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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by AthleticoSpizz » 21 May 2022 12:50

Shocking :wink:
Take the wife to see the game….and drinkies

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by PieEater » 21 May 2022 12:50

I think the poor turnout is symptomatic of the disconnect that the club has now with the fans.

I feel little attachment these days, and I'll be in the pub instead.

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by AthleticoSpizz » 21 May 2022 12:54

Don’t we all, today is a bit more about fun than having principles

Your loss

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by SCIAG » 21 May 2022 13:04

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SCIAG Anyone surprised by the projected attendance clearly didn't attend Murty's testimonial.


Hardly comparable. That was the celebration of one player. This is a celebration of the entire football club. Which do you think is bigger?

Almost exactly the same players played, except they were ten years younger. Actually I think Murty’s testimonial celebrated a larger part of our history than this match does.


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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by John Madejski's Wallet » 21 May 2022 15:42

Who is the McDermott keeper?

Also, I'd re-sign Leroy Lita :lol:

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by morganb » 21 May 2022 16:36

13 v 13?

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by genome » 21 May 2022 16:47

5-7

Oh no.

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by AthleticoSpizz » 21 May 2022 18:51

John Madejski's Wallet Who is the McDermott keeper?

Also, I'd re-sign Leroy Lita :lol:
not a clue, but what I do know is that up until last night, one of the ground staff (my nephew) was going to have to play in goal.

Leroy? funny that you say that :lol:

Final score 2006, 5 2012, 8

Smashing day out…decent sized crowd in the end too :D


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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by NathStPaul » 21 May 2022 19:00

Great day out, nice to forget modern football for a couple of hours.

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by Ark Royal » 21 May 2022 19:29

I would also re-sign Lita :shock: He played like he does not do friendlies. Best moment was Sonks' massive hoof into Y26. :D :D :D Also, he looked exactly the same as his playing days. What a beast; and Curo is the Benjamin Button of football.

Brilliant day out and there was definitely not a tear in my eye at the end. :oops:
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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st Match

by Zip » 21 May 2022 19:34

Lita was terrific. Both Murty and Convey have put on a lot of weight. Kebe as skinny and as elegant as ever. Not sure why Little was playing as CDM a lot of the time. Bless him. Genuinely a lovely afternoon and good to see Coppell and SJM hugging at the end.

We even had a bit of Hard Fi to finish with “Hard to Beat”.

Lovely stuff.

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by Zip » 21 May 2022 19:34

Ark Royal I would also re-sign Lita. Best moment was Sonks' massive hoof into Y26. :D :D :D Also, he looked exactly the same as his playing days. What a beast; and Curo is the Benjamin Button of football.

Brilliant day out and there was definitely not a tear in my eye at the end. :oops:



Yep I felt emotional and also a bit sad. Not sure we will have those wonderful seasons again.

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by AthleticoSpizz » 21 May 2022 19:41

Their one last hurrah.
We’ll never see those lads together ever again.
Think they enjoyed their day

Was nice to be amongst a happy crowd for a change too.

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by Zip » 21 May 2022 19:44

AthleticoSpizz Their one last hurrah.
We’ll never see those lads together ever again.
Think they enjoyed their day

Was nice to be amongst a happy crowd for a change too.


Yep it was hugely enjoyable. Murty was clearly loving it

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Re: 2006 v 2012 21st May

by AirRaidSiren » 21 May 2022 19:47

Took all the fambam to this, all thoroughly enjoyed the day and the great atmosphere.

Fabulous line ups, fabulous effort from the players and more great memories made from these two sides.

Highlights for me was meeting Cureton (at last), how skillful SHunt is still, and seeing all the players on the pitch for one last time.

Well done to the organisers who arranged this. Top notch.

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