Tondeur has Tweeted Increasing covid Numbers in the squad.

Just have to see what team we can put out and go from there

Grimsby Town: Crocombe; Sears, Longe-King, Towler, Crookes; Scannell, Hunt, Fox, Revan; John-Lewis, Bell.

Substitutes: McKeown, Grant, Wright, Braithwaite.

GTFC only able to name four substitutes today.

Scannell, Grant and Wright in the same squad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111

Actually not as weak as I was expecting tbf.

4 on the bench 1 keeper, 2 who id assume are nowhere near fit and a YT

Starting 11 isnt as weak as i expected, seems like 4-4-2

But no Bapaga who surely cant have Covid again?

Am I the only one struggling to get motivated for this one today? An almost perfect storm of depressing factors surrounding the game.

Makes Tuesday night very doubtful

Considering the way some folk have been going on this week I thought Terry hall and moira would’ve been starting up top…

That’s a decent starting 11.

Quoted from aldi_01

Considering the way some folk have been going on this week I thought Terry hall and moira would’ve been starting up top…

Don’t jest pretty sure I saw terry waiting for the coach with a pair of hobnail boots round his neck

Quoted from Poojah

Am I the only one struggling to get motivated for this one today? An almost perfect storm of depressing factors surrounding the game.

It's not worth opening the red wine for this match, never mind the Guinness.

Best sound will be the final whistle, a victory or not is immaterial. The only reason we didn't withdraw, I presume, is so that it's another McAtee game gone.

That looks like bare bones, but as Poojah said, "who cares?"

What position does Braithwaite normally play?

Quoted from buckstown

What position does Braithwaite normally play?

Midfield

Quoted from buckstown

What position does Braithwaite normally play?

Midfield

Stockport strong

https://twitter.com/_ElliottJackson/status/1472209915733233669/photo/1

Quoted from Poojah

Am I the only one struggling to get motivated for this one today? An almost perfect storm of depressing factors surrounding the game.

Was never interested before, not interested now to be honest.
Proper non event.

Quoted from TAGG

Was never interested before, not interested now to be honest.
Proper non event.

Not aimed at you, but will that fact stop the Hurst Out mob if ,and when  we lose?

Never had any interest in the trophy. Still don’t. Just hoping that those who play recover form, confidence, fitness. Grant should be given 45 mins for me. Couldn’t give a toss about the score, and I’d like to see Stockport have enough players sent off to see it abandoned.

Quoted from louth_in_the_south

That’s a decent starting 11.

Back 4 looks OK but no Efete. I wonder if he is one of the Covid sufferers or just rested

A good performance and win today would be a big positive all round. I don’t get the apathy about the competition, especially seeing as we’re playing a club like Stockport

Quoted from promotion plaice

Grimsby Town: Crocombe; Sears, Longe-King, Towler, Crookes; Scannell, Hunt, Fox, Revan; John-Lewis, Bell.

Substitutes: McKeown, Grant, Wright, Braithwaite.

GTFC only able to name four substitutes today.

At least we now know who’s had the vaccine 🙂

Quoted from Ipswin

Back 4 looks OK but no Efete. I wonder if he is one of the Covid sufferers or just rested

Just been confirmed that Efete is injured.

Macca on the bench…Tesco shut?

We need to win.  No ifs or buts or whatever the trophy.  The club need a to get back to the winning ways.  A loss mentality running through the club is not good.

Quoted from aldi_01

Macca on the bench…Tesco shut?

I once saw Stevie Croudson in Tesco. Shoulders wider than the aisle.

Quoted from aldi_01

Considering the way some folk have been going on this week I thought Terry hall and moira would’ve been starting up top…

At least one of them might have scored

Good to see Conor Jennings playing again. Hope those that have travelled give him a warm reception

Quoted from aldi_01

Macca on the bench…Tesco shut?

I’ve seen a couple of comments like that this week. Come on, spill the beans…..

Quoted from Poojah

I once saw Stevie Croudson in Tesco. Shoulders wider than the aisle.

I’ll pass that on 😂
He’s one of two very good friends of mine who have played for Town.

Wonder if McKeown could be used as an outfield sub if we are desperate enough

Quoted from GrimRob

Wonder if McKeown could be used as an outfield sub if we are desperate enough

As long as he doesn't take the penalties

Quoted from GrimRob

Wonder if McKeown could be used as an outfield sub if we are desperate enough

I think I read he started as a forward, a new No 9!  LOL ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from Heisenberg

I’ve seen a couple of comments like that this week. Come on, spill the beans…..

I saw andy cook and another of our players buying loads of sweets in tesco once, glad I can finally get that secret off my chest

I like crocombe started well, and has good distribution.

1 down

Still time :)

1-0 game over now let's get out of there and concentrate on the league.

Quickly reaching the point where i'd not be arsed if Wednesday end up recalling Hunt next month. Never thought i'd feel like that after our start to the season.

Could be a cricket score

Hunt dropped a clanger and they score. Plonker

Certainly sounding like we're a bit all over the place due to all the changes.
Stockport are more organised than us and that goal was coming from early on..

So does PH get the blame for AH messing up?

Quoted from GrimRob

Wonder if McKeown could be used as an outfield sub if we are desperate enough

Well his kicking is wayward and he's no good in the air!

Quoted from Chrisblor

Quickly reaching the point where i'd not be arsed if Wednesday end up recalling Hunt next month. Never thought i'd feel like that after our start to the season.

Have to say i agree

Quoted from GrimRob

Could be a cricket score

As long as its the England score, after all they don't make that many

Has Scannell broke down yet?

Quoted from Chrisblor

Quickly reaching the point where i'd not be arsed if Wednesday end up recalling Hunt next month. Never thought i'd feel like that after our start to the season.

He's probably not happy with the night life in the city.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Has Scannell broke down yet?

You'd have to say this is far more likely than a town win today

Quoted from rancido

Well his kicking is wayward and he's no good in the air!

He'll fit in well then. ;)

Christ alive we sound all over the place

Hunt firing the ball at crocombe who it bounced off and almost went in

Alex Hunt is flipping garbage

Quoted from promotion plaice

1-0 game over now let's get out of there and concentrate on the league.

Let's embed that losing mentality.  The longer it goes on, the harder it will be to get out out of it.

Quoted from Davec

Alex Hunt is flipping garbage

I was thinking something that rhymes with his name.  Doesn't he wanna be here any more?

Quoted from GrimRob

Could be a cricket score

Australia or England?

Quoted from chaos33

I’ll pass that on 😂
He’s one of two very good friends of mine who have played for Town.

He's my Nephew, very good lad, also trains youngsters on Bradley every week when he can

Thought their scorer was class for the Czechs at Euro 2004.

What's ever happened with Hunt it changed him to when he arrived. Doesn't seem to have anything he had when he came and appears to be playing out his time till his return to Wednesday.

Somethings definitely happened behind closed doors. Maybe it was a false positive at the start of the season but this current form is shocking

Without McAtee and Clifton we are diabolical

Quoted from Swansea_Mariner

Without McAtee and Clifton we are diabolical

Without McAtee*

2-0

Can we have another power cut please but a lot longer this time.

2-0 depressing

Game over then

Stockport 2 Town 0

Did somebody say Cricket Score???

Quoted from DB

What's ever happened with Hunt it changed him to when he arrived. Doesn't seem to have anything he had when he came and appears to be playing out his time till his return to Wednesday.

Bored of Gy and Meggies.  Young lads these days - complaining there's nothing to do in the area.  What about Pier 39, Jd's, Gulllies, Barca, Grinders and the Nunsthorpe Tavern?  Just no imagination tsk!

At least we won’t have to take part in this shitty cup competition.

Got to say, Fox and Hunt have regressed, I'm not sure what's  happening but something's wrong, deeply wrong.
I mentioned those 2 because, to me, they looked a class above early doors and now looking more akin to NLS.

Might be better without Hurst. He's lost it big time!
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Quoted from Mayaman

Bored of Gy and Meggies.  Young lads these days - complaining there's nothing to do in the area.  What about Pier 39, Jd's, Gulllies, Barca, Grinders and the Nunsthorpe Tavern?  Just no imagination tsk!

Bags Ball would have opened their eyes  ;)

Bring the subs on for the 2nd half and give them some match time.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Bags Ball would have opened their eyes  ;)

COVID would’ve been the least of their worries :)

I hope this doesn't turn into an absolute spanking, if it does then Hursts future has to look pretty shaky

Quoted from DB

What's ever happened with Hunt it changed him to when he arrived. Doesn't seem to have anything he had when he came and appears to be playing out his time till his return to Wednesday.

A lot of players go downhill when they come here. Don't know why but they either get injured in training or lose their flair. Is it the  none playing members of GTFC who cause this with pisspoor tactics,team selections and players playing out of position. I am normally supportive of Hurst but have been very downbeat recently

Does not matter what game it is,  After this run Hurst has to go . Our new owners are wasting there investment  with him in charge

I have to think that something has gone on behind the scenes.

Remember the twelve P's

Purpose, proper prior planning, passion, patience, persistence and perseverance prevent pi$$ poor performance.

Quoted from golfer

A lot of players go downhill when they come here. Don't know why but they either get injured in training or lose their flair. Is it the  none playing members of GTFC who cause this with pisspoor tactics,team selections and players playing out of position. I am normally supportive of Hurst but have been very downbeat recently

Negativity of the fans when we lose more than a few games back to back?

Can’t say I’m surprised to be trailing by 2. As soon as I saw their lineup with the likes of Sarcevic, Madden etc I knew we didn’t have a chance. Especially seen as we can’t even name a full squad.

Can’t say I’m bothered. Getting out this competition would be a blessing, especially given covid cases rising and inevitable fixture pile ups.

Regardless of the competition or the fact the squad has been decimated, there's still 11 professional players on that pitch, some with experience well above this league, yet we sound awful.
Our poor run and lack of cohesion has 1 common denominator, Hurst!.
Any manger, at any level would be either shown the door after a run of losing 8 out of 9.
Is it time to sack Hurst and give another manager the January window to turn is around!??..there's only 1 name that springs straight to mind and that's Anthony Limbrick, is he capable of turning this shitshow around, right now I'm bit sure pep could!!..

Hurst does have problems with staff, 4 subs. One's a youth, one's a keeper and 2 haven't played for yonks. I'm not defending Hurst because the team are playing as he set it up. Let's not forget sick note has started his first game this year and theirs only 13 days of the year left!

Hurst out, not yet but we need a lot of improvement and quick.

In fairness, based on today’s respective lineups their side is far superior to ours on paper. I don’t think it should come as any major surprise we’re being comfortably beaten.

It’s more a case of how this tots up on top of 8 defeats in 9 in the run-up. However you spin it, 9 defeats out of 10 isn’t a good look, and you can’t deny that Hurst’s managerial career is hanging in the balance.

Quoted from gytone

I have to think that something has gone on behind the scenes.

I said the same a month ago. It's inconceivable that our form has taken this turn unless the players have downed tools for some reason. If it was one bad apple Hurst would have dealt with it so it has to be much more than that

Quoted from Poojah

In fairness, based on today’s respective lineups their side is far superior to ours on paper. I don’t think it should come as any major surprise we’re being comfortably beaten.

It’s more a case of how this tots up on top of 8 defeats in 9 in the run-up. However you spin it, 9 defeats out of 10 isn’t a good look, and you can’t deny that Hurst’s managerial career is hanging in the balance.

I think he's staring at the trap door with a noose round his neck. :-/

Quoted from Poojah

In fairness, based on today’s respective lineups their side is far superior to ours on paper. I don’t think it should come as any major surprise we’re being comfortably beaten.

It’s more a case of how this tots up on top of 8 defeats in 9 in the run-up. However you spin it, 9 defeats out of 10 isn’t a good look, and you can’t deny that Hurst’s managerial career is hanging in the balance.

It isn't, but I'm only at the 8 defeats out of 9 personally. The circumstances surrounding this one means its completely chalked off for me, and doesn't count towards the wider context.

The wider context is still, however, not good enough and very concerning.

Quoted from Perkins

Remember the twelve P's

Purpose, proper prior planning, passion, patience, persistence and perseverance prevent pi$$ poor performance.

Pollox Perkins :-/

5300 views on this thread  -  not bad when everybody says they have no interest in this match 8)

lmao

Lewis straight red, just gets worse, or better.

Silver lining there...LJL banned for 3 games..

Shop Red

Worse and worst lack of discipline lack of quality we've really emploaded

Quoted from golfer

5300 views on this thread  -  not bad when everybody says they have no interest in this match 8)

probably the same 53 people constantly going on and off it

LJL straight red, anyone at the game clarify what happened?

Just walk off

Says it all

We are a laughing stock at this point. The players seem to be doing their best to twist the knife and humiliate the fans who often travel in large numbers wasting time and money to see them play.

Quoted from RobDef1

LJL straight red, anyone at the game clarify what happened?

He had a shot from five yards which endangered aircraft attempting to land at nearby Manchester Airport.

He gets Christmas off then. I’d give him 2022 off too.

Bring on Macca as striker - can't be any worse than the shite we have - bet Hurst thinking about it but waiting for the 72 nd mimute

[quote=1770]Does not matter what game it is,  After this run Hurst has to go . Our new owners are wasting there investment  with him in charge[/qu]

Don't talk rubbish.

At last, Lewis has done something right.
3 match ban, well done LJL.
:) :) :) :) :) :)

3-0

Hurst will be busy in the January transfer window, or at least he should be.

3-0

Quoted from 123614

[quote=1770]Does not matter what game it is,  After this run Hurst has to go . Our new owners are wasting there investment  with him in charge[/qu]

Don't talk rubbish.

You’re bordering on delusional

Just has the feeling of a team in meltdown, feel it was the right decision not to bother going today (stuff you all the red crossers when I said I changed my mind on another thread), saved £20. And as I type 3-0

This team is getting to be like the one Hurst inherited last new year. Not quite as bad but trying hard to emulate them. No attack, no midfield, and no hope. You would have expected more from LJL as captain but his actions just sum up the attitude in the town camp, no leadership.

We've kept Madden out, at least

Doesn't help our current plight when the disciplinary record is shambolic

King's Lynn reserves could beat us

Quoted from 123614

[quote=1770]Does not matter what game it is,  After this run Hurst has to go . Our new owners are wasting there investment  with him in charge[/qu]

Don't talk rubbish.

Pleased you are so easy to please .

Concentrate on the Non -League , best decision for us.
We don't need the distraction and we don't have the squad to cope with extra games in the schedule.

Not bothered about losing this at all.

Quoted from Hagrid

You’re bordering on delusional

Its what following town does to you

Something amiss in the camp, it seems nobody wants to play for the management, 12 games in and we were sure champions in our mind. Even Hurstys interview on this game was so depressing, but we,ll never know . Meltdown on here later i guess, but does seem strange that our gameplay has ceased

Omnishambles.

In this era of transparency, it would be nice to know what’s caused this. Hard to believe where we were less than 8 weeks ago.

Quoted from GrimRob

King's Lynn reserves could beat us

Vera Lynn could beat us and she's dead.

Quoted from promotion plaice

3-0

Hurst will be busy in the January transfer window, or at least he should be.

Will he be here to be busy. On his current results he might be chasing a P45

You moaners do realise that we had to make 6 changes because of covid, plus McAtee still out and Efete injured.  

Stockport were 1.85 on Bet365.
License to print money.
:) :) :) :)

Quoted from promotion plaice

3-0

Hurst will be busy in the January transfer window, or at least he should be.

Or at least he should be - looking for a job.

Quoted from 123614

You moaners do realise that we had to make 6 changes because of covid, plus McAtee still out and Efete injured.  

Listen you bloody fool

They’ve made 4 changes and are 3-0 up. We’ve lost 9 in 10!!!!!

Max Wright coming on with St Johns in attendance

Quoted from DB

Will he be here to be busy. On his current results he might be chasing a P45

January’s a great month to plant geraniums to be fair…

Quoted from Hagrid

Listen you bloody fool

They’ve made 4 changes and are 3-0 up. We’ve lost 9 in 10!!!!!

Spot on!!! not acceptable

Quoted from 123614

You moaners do realise that we had to make 6 changes because of covid, plus McAtee still out and Efete injured.  

Aye. We do.

Quoted from Hagrid

Listen you bloody fool

They’ve made 4 changes and are 3-0 up. We’ve lost 9 in 10!!!!!

Very rude, you're not worth reading, blocked.

I don't think its losing 3-0 to Stockport that's causing people to get upset.

Quoted from golfer

Max Wright coming on with St Johns in attendance

Apparently the first time a player has entered the field on a stretcher.

Quoted from 123614

Very rude, you're not worth reading, blocked.

Oh grow up

These are facts man

HURST OUT !!!

Hurst hanging on by a thread  (hang)

Quoted from Hagrid

Listen you bloody fool

They’ve made 4 changes and are 3-0 up. We’ve lost 9 in 10!!!!!

Haha jesus, what you speaking to people like that for you clown?

Get back to eating your beetroot out the jar in your ill fitting town top

4-0

4  --  0

Quoted from male private Nale

Haha jesus, what you speaking to people like that for you clown?

Get back to eating your beetroot out the jar in your ill fitting town top

You cannot in any way. Defend 9 losses in 10 games. That doesnt make me “ a moaner”

Another goal with a shot from edge of box after half cleared corner.

Time for wholesale changes. New year, new team. New manager.

I accept the game is turning into an embarrassing defeat but what’s worse is that this match thread is rapidly deteriorating into something even more embarrassing imho

Taking the pee out of our players is beyond the pale

So much for “All Town aren’t we”

Call (y)ourselves supporters? Not in my book! No way!

Thankfully this will be the last game until March

Just feel sorry for Crocombe, reserved better than this. Hopefully when Hurst finally felicitations off and somehow get a job in the 10th tier he will take some of his crap signings with him. Makes the idiot Holloway's team look good.

Crumbling like a rich tea biscuit...  

The worst part of this is the way our shower of sh1te is rolling over to that thug's (Dave Challinor) side.  For the younger viewers I refer to his fookin disgraceful challenge against the extremely talented Swedish striker Martin Pringle on 26th Feb 2002, which effectively ended his career.  

Wholesale changes need to be made

4-0

Yeah we know we are down to the bare bones but these are supposed to be professional footballers, unacceptable.

And we were shite before the sending off.

Only a guess but I don’t expect the chairman to be on Twitter tonight.

Feel for the 150 or so Town fans that have gone.

Quoted from FishOutOfWater

I accept the game is turning into an embarrassing defeat but what’s worse is that this match thread is rapidly deteriorating into something even more embarrassing imho

Taking the pee out of our players is beyond the pale

So much for “All Town aren’t we”

This form is completely unacceptable though, this game is turning into an embarrassment, but the wider run is humiliating.

Anyone know what the worst ten game sequence in the history of the club is, could this be it?

Bye-bye Hurst.
Get your bags packed.
Hope you've bought the directors a Xmas present, I'm sure they've got one for you.
From hero to zero in 10 games. You are only as good as your last 6 matches and we could not be worse.
Boreham Wood and Halifax must be licking their lips at the prospect of 3 easy points.
King Lynn won't be too worried either.
Have fluked enough points to avoid relegation again?

:K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K)

Quoted from FishOutOfWater

I accept the game is turning into an embarrassing defeat but what’s worse is that this match thread is rapidly deteriorating into something even more embarrassing imho

Taking the pee out of our players is beyond the pale

So much for “All Town aren’t we”

We are, I just wish the majority of the team were. ;) ;)

Quoted from MuddyWaters

Only a guess but I don’t expect the chairman to be on Twitter tonight.

Don't bank on it. I feel another 'we go again' message from 'I am not a football person' Stockwell

Hurst out, Doig out. Fingers crossed they cancel the season this weekend and we can rebuild for next year

Quoted from Morris Minor

Bye-bye Hurst.
Get your bags packed.
Hope you've bought the directors a Xmas present, I'm sure they've got one for you.
From hero to zero in 10 games. You are only as good as your last 6 matches and we could not be worse.
Boreham Wood and Halifax must be licking their lips at the prospect of 3 easy points.
King Lynn won't be too worried either.
Have fluked enough points to avoid relegation again?

:K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K) :K)

In fairness, as bad as this is, Hurst isn’t getting sacked on the back of an FA Trophy game with a Covid-hit squad. A similar result on Tuesday however, and you have to start asking the question.

Hollowheads  team would have made  mince meat of this lot  

I cannot remember such a bad run of results.

Not even under that terrible relegation season with Woods.

I've always hated the FA Trophy but it's still demoralising to get tanked

Quoted from Ipswin

Don't bank on it. I feel another 'we go again' message from 'I am not a football person' Stockwell

Yet you're a town person who doesn't know our chairmans name?

Thrashed

For those people or players who aren't interested in this cup. Well it's a time to showcase your skill, or in the players case, NOT TO.

PH will NOT be leaving, Mr Stockwood has said several times that this is a long term appointment.

Quoted from RobDef1

Yet you're a town person who doesn't know our chairmans name?

Let’s hope the chairman can spell P45.

Quoted from Poojah

In fairness, as bad as this is, Hurst isn’t getting sacked on the back of an FA Trophy game with a Covid-hit squad. A similar result on Tuesday however, and you have to start asking the question.

Forget the big fish in a small pond mentality, I would not be surprised if Boreham give us a footballing lesson on Tuesday. I expect that the Kings lynn game will be Hursts last if we lose

Even though that Woods run was terrible  it still had loads of draws in it, 8 defeats in 9 wtf I can't think of anything  like that, makybe that shocking run under Slade?

Quoted from RobDef1

Yet you're a town person who doesn't know our chairmans name?

No interest in knowing his name TBH My only interest is in results Nowt else matters

Hopefully GTFC will be around long after the current owners (and the next lot too probably) the only problem is what level we will be playing at?

It's not the result that has shocked me it's the manner of it.

Quoted from Ipswin

No interest in knowing his name TBH My only interest is in results Nowt else matters

Weird…

I assume that anyone who was unavailable today because of covid isn't playing Tuesday either? Haven't heard any interviews so not sure who's rested and who's infected

Quoted from Ipswin

No interest in knowing his name TBH My only interest is in results Nowt else matters

Hopefully GTFC will be around long after the current owners (and the next lot too probably) the only problem is what level we will be playing at?

Well clearly a comment Stockwood made the day he took over, which you clearly have grossly misunderstood, matters to you doesn't it?

Quoted from arryarryarry

I cannot remember such a bad run of results.

Not even under that terrible relegation season with Woods.

Not quite as bad, but we managed 8 defeats out of 10 back in, erm, 2021  :o

(2 Jan - 6 Mar)

Quoted from aldi_01

Weird…

I take it winning is not your first priority then? Presumable the fanzone, beer, food and rounder balls are more important than results

Quoted from aldi_01

Weird…

??? Results ultimately determine the success or failure of a football club … what I find weird is peoples acceptance of poor results that’s weird 👍

Quoted from RobDef1

Well clearly a comment Stockwood made the day he took over, which you clearly have grossly misunderstood, matters to you doesn't it?

The comments he's making now don't fill me with confidence either.* The only thing that matters is results the rest is totally irrelevant

* Apart from 'Paul Hurst is a nice bloke but he had to go'

Quoted from Ipswin

I take it winning is not your first priority then? Presumable the fanzone, beer, food and rounder balls are more important than results

Dunno, perhaps Stockwell can answer….

Quoted from Poojah

In fairness, as bad as this is, Hurst isn’t getting sacked on the back of an FA Trophy game with a Covid-hit squad. A similar result on Tuesday however, and you have to start asking the question.

It's not just this game though, it's all the rest of the defeats as well. The BIG problem is who do you replace him with as JS & AP are not football men, neither has Debbie much experience either. So they will probably employ a consultant!!!!!!!!!

Quoted from aldi_01

Weird…

Weird? Wanting your football club to win football matches?

Quoted from Ipswin

I take it winning is not your first priority then? Presumable the fanzone, beer, food and rounder balls are more important than results

I would say results obviously matter, only a fool would say they don't, but to improve the infrastructure of the club and match day experience was a must.
What I would say is that without the improvements at BP we wouldn't have the huge resurgence of the fans
As for improvements at cheapside, those too were essential and should filter down to improved performances and hopefully attract a better calibre of player.

Quoted from Abdul19

Not quite as bad, but we managed 8 defeats out of 10 back in, erm, 2021  :o

(2 Jan - 6 Mar)

But it wasn't Hurst that took us down...

I don't understand why we played this game. Clearly we have a covid card to get out of it. I know it gets 1 game of McAtee's ban, but surely we now have to play on Tuesday with a decimated squad and the break would have bought us some time.

I’ve been busy, who got sent off please?

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

I would say results obviously matter, only a fool would say they don't, but to improve the infrastructure of the club and match day experience was a must.
What I would say is that without the improvements at BP we wouldn't have the huge resurgence of the fans
As for improvements at cheapside, those too were essential and should filter down to improved performances and hopefully attract a better calibre of player.

Is that why home attendances dropped from 6500 to 5000 from the Notts County game to the Chesterfield game?

Quoted from aldi_01

Dunno, perhaps Stockwell can answer….

Well I hope Stockwell can. Stockwood sure as doesn't appear able to

Quoted from DB

It's not just this game though, it's all the rest of the defeats as well. The BIG problem is who do you replace him with as JS & AP are not football men, neither has Debbie much experience either. So they will probably employ a consultant!!!!!!!!!

I get that. I’m just saying this one won’t be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. He’s got a maximum of three games to find a win, less if results and performances are particularly bad.

Expecting town to try and get Tues game called off if got so many out.. think they only played today to get some match time into few players and another of McAtee ban used up..

However this run is totally unacceptable and expect a town team to be able to put a proper fight up against Stockport Co.. ffs this can't carry on

They should be fit -they each have 6 posh Scotch eggs  before every match to give them energy

Hope those who continue to back Hurst are chuffed with how things are going

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

What I would say is that without the improvements at BP we wouldn't have the huge resurgence of the fans
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Just how long do you think that is going to last unless we start winning matches?

Quoted from golfer

They should be fit -they each have 6 posh Scotch eggs  before every match to give them energy

Nah, the dietitian will not allow anything that hasn’t been prepared by the new chef.

Quoted from oochiad

I’ve been busy, who got sent off please?

LJL but hardly anyone actually noticed

It's clear to me that something happened in the changing rooms or talks or slating with players.

I really don't know another team that started that well and then capitulated with no reason any fan knows of.

Even the discipline is out the window.

I can't see how the manager can turn this shambles around plus am pretty sure some of the loanees won't want to stay.

Quoted from Ipswin

Just how long do you think that is going to last unless we start winning matches?

We are back to dreaming about winning matches again

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After 8 defeats in 9 how many of them would you really  want to stay anyway?

Quoted from TwoLeftFeet

Expecting town to try and get Tues game called off if got so many out.. think they only played today to get some match time into few players and another of McAtee ban used up..

However this run is totally unacceptable and expect a town team to be able to put a proper fight up against Stockport Co.. ffs this can't carry on

But if we could play this game, then what possible justification have we got for calling Tuesday off unless we have more cases in between?

I’m not for changing managers at the drop of a hat, but this is getting ridiculous. I’m starting to feel we couldn’t get a win whatever league we’re in.

First real attempt on goal 82nd min according to their report.   205 Town fans had ironic cheers.

I forecast 5-0 on another thread.  Nearly as bad.   Tues game needs to be off again for our sanity.

Look what Boston Utd  have done to Kidderminster , puts in perspective our position at present. :-/ :'(

Quoted from Poojah

I get that. I’m just saying this one won’t be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. He’s got a maximum of three games to find a win, less if results and performances are particularly bad.

I think many posted mid week that the Kings Lynn game will be the decider if we don't chalk up a win against Boreham Wood or Halifax. The problem is and has been every week lately that the team bus turns up, but the team don't.

Quoted from 4055

Look what Boston Utd  have done to Kidderminster , puts in perspective our position at present. :-/ :'(

I don't think anyone really has an issue with losing today, it's the fact that we are getting increasingly uncompetitive as every game goes on. The first couple of defeats were close games that didn't go our way, then we started to deserve to lose games, now we are getting completely outplayed. Confidence has plummeted, in the squad and in the stands. Probably in the boardroom too.

What Hurst needs to do is get all the fit lads giving a positive test to get all games postponed until the new year.

Then spend some bloody money and get some decent players in that want to play for him.

The chairman will not sack him until the end of the season at the earliest so let's hope he can turns things round with a few new players.

If not the gates will drop below 3,000 and we will be back to having no money and scraping the barrel for players again.

Merry Christmas everybody I am off to lock myself in a dark room where I can not get any football or cricket scores until the new year.

Quoted from grimsby pete

What Hurst needs to do is get all the fit lads giving a positive test to get all games postponed until the new year.

Then spend some bloody money and get some decent players in that want to play for him.

The chairman will not sack him until the end of the season at the earliest so let's hope he can turns things round with a few new players.

If not the gates will drop below 3,000 and we will be back to having no money and scraping the barrel for players again.

Merry Christmas everybody I am off to lock myself in a dark room where I can not get any football or cricket scores until the new year.

Attendances may drop below 3,000 but season tickets are far more than this so the revenue is already in. Only match day sales may be less which still could be 1,000 +

Quoted from DB

Attendances may drop below 3,000 but season tickets are far more than this so the revenue is already in. Only match day sales may be less which still could be 1,000 +

Kind of irrelevant what season ticket sales are this season. We had a slight increase after the board room change and a big increase with the start we had. That's all meaningless if we're back to 4k gates next season.

Guess I'll have no difficulty getting a seat for the next game.

I'm used to GTFC being shit, but I've never known us go from being good to shit so sharply. It's weird.

Every player that I have seen this season wants to win and runs their guts out - no dispute. They have the skill that they had at the start of the season - no dispute. What has altered ?  The players have to play the way they are told by Hurst - no dispute. The tactics are chosen by Hurst - no dispute. The team is picked by Hurst - no dispute. Substitutes are made by Hurst - no dispute. Who is supposed to gee the players up - Hurst - no dispute.  Who's fcking fault is it - NO DISPUTE.

Quoted from ginnywings

Guess I'll have no difficulty getting a seat for the next game.

You could easily get a game never mind a seat mate and lets face it you couldn't do more than some of them at the moment in fact you could end up as MOM if you have a shot on goal

Quoted from golfer

Every player that I have seen this season wants to win and runs their guts out - no dispute. They have the skill that they had at the start of the season - no dispute. What has altered ?  The players have to play the way they are told by Hurst - no dispute. The tactics are chosen by Hurst - no dispute. The team is picked by Hurst - no dispute. Substitutes are made by Hurst - no dispute. Who is supposed to gee the players up - Hurst - no dispute.  Who's fcking fault is it - NO DISPUTE.

Completely disagree. Manager responsible up to a point. You cannot give the players no criticism on this. They’ve shown themselves to be weak

Quoted from Hagrid

Completely disagree. Manager responsible up to a point. You cannot give the players no criticism on this. They’ve shown themselves to be weak

but the manager signed these players. So who is to blame for choosing the weak players?

Quoted from 4055

Look what Boston Utd  have done to Kidderminster , puts in perspective our position at present. :-/ :'(

Boston lost to Kidderminster last week in the league. Keith Lowe was an absolute donkey for Kidderminster yesterday but Boston are well organised.

I'm still willing to give Hurst a bit more time to sort this mess out but Craig Elliott is someone I think deserves the opportunity to test himself at the next level.

Good to hear that Crofty singled out an industrious Sean Scannell for some praise on Saturday..