Over Dramatic Message To John and Russ.

John, Russell. We existed before you and will do long after.

I remember my Newmans Aces scarf, The Drinkell hat trick against Sheffield United, Living next door to Dave Boylen and being too young to take advantage of it. I remember watching in disbelief as we crushed Man City 4-1 at Blundell Park and John Cockerills determination in beating Exeter to win promotion. I remember Wayne Burnett scoring at Wembley and causing Alan Buckley’s massive hip thrust. Winning at 2-1 Anfield, Losing 5-0 at Anfield. I remember Turf Moor against Burnley to get to the Auto Windscreen cup final, Beating West Ham 3-0 after drawing at their place. Beating Fulham in the playoffs. Shearers Lip, Kalala’s goal. Paul Peschisolido’s tackle on Handyside. Wilko’s goal versus Everton. Tony Ford. Mick Brolly scoring twice against Everton. Dave Beasant being called ‘Butterfingers’ on Calandar and Beating Newcastle in their own backyard…Jim Dobbin. The Town versus WBA grudge games and the way Groves hit that penalty. Ivano Bonetti scoring at Tranmere. Thousands travelling to Plough Lane with their Harry Haddocks. The 6-5 win over Burnley. The 7-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. Paul Futcher tackling someone with his head. Super Clive Mendonca. The slowest goal in the world by Big Keith. The whole ground singing ‘You only sing when you are winning’ to Scunthorpe after coming from a goal down to win 2-1.  Neil Woods 2 goal debut at Preston on a plastic pitch, Neil Woods as manager. Travelling to Portsmouth and being 4 nil down at half time. Buckley 1,2 and 3. Standing in the Barrett stand and watching the reserves. I remember Doug Everitt and Bryan Huxford. I remember being top of League 1..The Championship. Finishing 5th in what would now be the Championship. I remember being bottom, being down and being out. Chase Town.  A never to be bettered team goal against Huddersfield in the 5 – 1 drubbing. It's Birtles on the back page of the Telegraph. I remember Bill Carr as Chairman. I remember it being great and I remember it being terrible. The bad times were only bad because of the good times.

I cannot ever remember it being all bad. Until Now. That is what you have done.

Thing is you mentioned neil woods as manager, those few years when and before that happened, it was all bad, the last 15 years its been mostly bad, thats the issue, we absolutely fail to capitalise on any momentum we have, any time theres good feeling from the fans, and thats why people are calling for more than a change in manager.

Well said that man  well said

I too remember all of these things, but can never remember it being as bad as it is now. I've been to two home games this year and hardly listen on the radio and do you know what i find it really sad,and it upsets me greatly but i just cannot find the enthusiasm to go anymore, i admit i'm enjoying the money i'm saving but would rather be at  BP cheering my beloved Mariners. I have to say i didnt want Slade back but was prepared to give him a chance, but that chance has now gone and so have i, thank you and goodbye  

Quoted from RexFannies

John, Russell. We existed before you and will do long after.

I remember my Newmans Aces scarf, The Drinkell hat trick against Sheffield United, Living next door to Dave Boylen and being too young to take advantage of it. I remember watching in disbelief as we crushed Man City 4-1 at Blundell Park and John Cockerills determination in beating Exeter to win promotion. I remember Wayne Burnett scoring at Wembley and causing Alan Buckley’s massive hip thrust. Winning at 2-1 Anfield, Losing 5-0 at Anfield. I remember Turf Moor against Burnley to get to the Auto Windscreen cup final, Beating West Ham 3-0 after drawing at their place. Beating Fulham in the playoffs. Shearers Lip, Kalala’s goal. Paul Peschisolido’s tackle on Handyside. Wilko’s goal versus Everton. Tony Ford. Mick Brolly scoring twice against Everton. Dave Beasant being called ‘Butterfingers’ on Calandar and Beating Newcastle in their own backyard…Jim Dobbin. The Town versus WBA grudge games and the way Groves hit that penalty. Ivano Bonetti scoring at Tranmere. Thousands travelling to Plough Lane with their Harry Haddocks. The 6-5 win over Burnley. The 7-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. Paul Futcher tackling someone with his head. Super Clive Mendonca. The slowest goal in the world by Big Keith. The whole ground singing ‘You only sing when you are winning’ to Scunthorpe after coming from a goal down to win 2-1.  Neil Woods 2 goal debut at Preston on a plastic pitch, Neil Woods as manager. Travelling to Portsmouth and being 4 nil down at half time. Buckley 1,2 and 3. Standing in the Barrett stand and watching the reserves. I remember Doug Everitt and Bryan Huxford. I remember being top of League 1..The Championship. Finishing 5th in what would now be the Championship. I remember being bottom, being down and being out. Chase Town.  A never to be bettered team goal against Huddersfield in the 5 – 1 drubbing. It's Birtles on the back page of the Telegraph. I remember Bill Carr as Chairman. I remember it being great and I remember it being terrible. The bad times were only bad because of the good times.

I cannot ever remember it being all bad. Until Now. That is what you have done.

How can that get a red cross against it

Come on Sonic as the relatively sensible one of the family lets have your take.

Quoted from bawarmy

How can that get a red cross against it

Getyourfactsright ?

God those memories!

Quoted from bawarmy

How can that get a red cross against it

There's 18 who have confidence in the board last time looked.

Can we have something similar at BP on Saturday please?

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