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Post by 61666 on Sept 4, 2023 6:45:03 GMT
Interesting one, this. The newcomers are doing what often happens, starting well, but no signs of fading as yet. Two players in the early top scorers league, which may show flexibility or options across the pitch. Meanwhile, Stones still unable to keep a clean sheet and for all George's efforts to get them better organised, gave away yet another goal from a set piece, plus a soft one following losing the ball just outside our area. After the debacle against Taunton, we are entitled to at least two things this time - a lot more ambition and a referee who doesn't favour the way side! Aveley's results suggest they are not a side to sit back and suck the life out of a game, like Taunton, while being new to this league, we must hope they are less cynical than some we have already had the misfortune to play. Could be entertaining? Probably 0-0 bore draw then...
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Sept 4, 2023 9:04:26 GMT
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Post by Bernie on Sept 4, 2023 9:04:26 GMT
Looking forward to this one against new opposition, unlike the teams we meet year in year out, or the Kent derbies which have an increasingly unpleasant edge. They’re above us on merit, so don’t want to underestimate them like Torquay at the weekend. Should have enough for a good home win, but who knows?
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Sept 4, 2023 14:04:46 GMT
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Post by sword65 on Sept 4, 2023 14:04:46 GMT
Hopefully a home win but will take a draw. A defeat wouldnt be disastrous but it might shake confidence a bit.
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Post by jackster on Sept 4, 2023 14:19:16 GMT
Hope but not much it seems.
I think you need a 'top up' swordy.
3 points and nothing else will do.
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Sept 4, 2023 14:28:58 GMT
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Post by sword65 on Sept 4, 2023 14:28:58 GMT
Hope but not much it seems. I think you need a 'top up' swordy. 3 points and nothing else will do. I'm in the Chequers Tonbridge if you want to come and top my nearly empty glass up😁🍺
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Sept 4, 2023 14:39:45 GMT
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Post by jdl on Sept 4, 2023 14:39:45 GMT
My first game this season, so I'll just be happy to be there!
But a win and a few goals would certainly enhance the evening...
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Sept 4, 2023 15:22:15 GMT
Post by Tstone on Sept 4, 2023 15:22:15 GMT
Did we play Aveley in the Isthmian (quite) a few years back? Or maybe we played AT against another Essex team.
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Sept 4, 2023 15:23:29 GMT
Post by farawaystone on Sept 4, 2023 15:23:29 GMT
With suspensions and injuries, the team would appear to pick itself....
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Sept 4, 2023 15:39:25 GMT
Post by grovergreenstone on Sept 4, 2023 15:39:25 GMT
Do we know how long we will be without Corne ?
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Sept 4, 2023 16:40:10 GMT
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Post by sword65 on Sept 4, 2023 16:40:10 GMT
Did we play Aveley in the Isthmian (quite) a few years back? Or maybe we played AT against another Essex team. We did play Aveley at their old ground in the Isthmian. It was the day Andrew Flintoff went berserk with the bat against the Aussies in the Ashes and the Stones barmy army invaded a wedding reception and almost cleared the buffet. The only other thing I remember was the ref pointing at me and shouting "shut up you fat bastard" Happy Days!
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Sept 4, 2023 20:00:03 GMT
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Post by stonesforlife on Sept 4, 2023 20:00:03 GMT
Got to win home games, hopefully we can gain 3 points, guess we will find out how good they are, they beat taunton 4-1. Don't know any of thir players bar jonathan north ex Wealdstone keeper and one nana kyei
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Sept 4, 2023 20:24:50 GMT
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Post by nws on Sept 4, 2023 20:24:50 GMT
Did we play Aveley in the Isthmian (quite) a few years back? Or maybe we played AT against another Essex team. We did play Aveley at their old ground in the Isthmian. It was the day Andrew Flintoff went berserk with the bat against the Aussies in the Ashes and the Stones barmy army invaded a wedding reception and almost cleared the buffet. The only other thing I remember was the ref pointing at me and shouting "shut up you fat bastard" Happy Days! We played them in 09/10 and 10/11
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Sept 4, 2023 20:58:38 GMT
Post by Tony G on Sept 4, 2023 20:58:38 GMT
We did play Aveley at their old ground in the Isthmian. It was the day Andrew Flintoff went berserk with the bat against the Aussies in the Ashes and the Stones barmy army invaded a wedding reception and almost cleared the buffet. The only other thing I remember was the ref pointing at me and shouting "shut up you fat bastard" Happy Days! We played them in 09/10 and 10/11 And we played Grays there a couple of times in 2014 and 2015 as part of their groundshare with Aveley.
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Aveley
Sept 4, 2023 21:32:10 GMT
Post by jdl on Sept 4, 2023 21:32:10 GMT
Just watched the 'highlights' of their home game against Dartford. Can't say I was impressed - by either team.
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Sept 5, 2023 19:13:37 GMT
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Post by Bernie on Sept 5, 2023 19:13:37 GMT
With Bath City losing, Aveley are currently top of the NLS.
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