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I entirely understand his sense of loss about Highbury - I still miss the Goldstone, for all that I wouldn't go back there from the Amex, of course. But really, some of the fans of these big clubs have absolutely no idea, do they? They have no idea what misery really is, in a supporting context...

I think, other than a few fans wanting a top-flight game against them in the event we get promoted, Palace are pretty much a given. Other than that Middlesbrough for me, for last season. Then I don't care.

Indeed - it was the appointment of Coyle specifically that I meant, Easy. That kind of distance, geographically and sentimentally, from the club and fans inspires exactly that sort of decision. If they've got any sense and if he hasn't, Rowett would be next man in to give them the best chance...

The appointment of Coyle in the first place is up there with Birmingham's dismissal of Rowett and appointment of Zola for stupid decisions. (Not that I think too many managers would do well with that club since Venkys took over). I genuinely don't understand this - if all the fans of both the...

Blackburn's troubles are clearly all down to the manager... :facepalm:

For some reason an attendance stat that's a perfect example of what's happened to the FA Cup has always stuck with me. Back in the 85/86 season we made a run to the quarters, as plenty of us are old enough to remember all too well. The fourth round pitted us away at Boothferry Park, then...

A rendition of the 'super Paul McCarthy' song definitely in order on Saturday, I think.

Popular with the support, by all accounts a decent fellow, and a bright light during a gloomy era for the club. Extremely sorry to hear this.

One thing I particularly like about McCarthy is that, to my memory, I can't ever recall him blaming the ref for a defeat. No doubt the OP will put me right, having heard a lot more of his post-match interviews than I have, but he always seems to give an honest opinion and doesn't blame every...

I remember Southampton fans (good naturally) retorting to our chant of 'You'll never fill your new ground' with 'You'll never see our new ground' at that last friendly at The Dell. I've also heard 'We'll never play you again' sung by us and at us. Fact is, you never know. Look at Coventry. Look...

I certainly remember thinking it would be called off for fog too, and reading the cards on the park railings, from pretty much every club you can think of, including Palace. It's odd; it seems almost unreal now - just reading this thread puts a lump in my throat thinking about it. There were...

One of the closer games for me, so been back a long time. Has taken a while to come down from that one. Superb entertainment, even if it put us through the wringer. Bit baffled by some of the starting selections at the moment but the team's attitude and work rate cannot be questioned. Got to...

Which science would that be, Tyrone? (Not a dig, genuinely haven't seen anything to exonerate them so am interested if there's an independent study.) Wouldn't stop me disliking them either way, mind.

Big fan of the game. Saw the Bills at Wembley last year, an experience I'd waited over 30 years for. Won't be bothering this time - just can't stand the Patriots. Ball-deflating cheats, and they win all the time, and it's so damn dull. They're certainly going to win this one, probably quite...

Haven't lived there for fifteen years, Cowfold. Just never changed the user name. I confess I thought it was quite posh even when I lived there, though - it was all doctors and the like resident there at the time. I'm not sure I'd describe my list as 'upmarket' though - surely that's a label...

Salt and vinegar Discos for me. Or original Hula Hoops. Quite partial to Sour Cream and Onion Pringles too - the only acceptable flavour of that brand. Those spirally ones, too - Twisters, maybe? Them's good eating. This is making me all nostalgic 'coz I almost never eat crisps any more.

My company's office hours run 'til 6 anyway, so that'll already be the case. But the idea that the gates will open and the tubes will just start running at 6pm is laughable - I'll be surprised if they even get most of the stations reopened, still less any semblance of a 'service'. I live in a...

Sorry, BBasic. :down:

Others might be. I'm still with Spartacus... I mean, I'm with hans kraay and Dick Swiveller. I'll start to believe if we're 28 points clear with three minutes of the season left And we're 5-0 up. Against nine men. Maybe.

For the reasons given here, my favourite Albion player of all time. Vicente may have been the best player, Calde hugely admired, Zamora/Ward the best goalscorers, etc etc, but Chappers was possibly the only Brighton player in my lifetime who's felt the same way the fans do. I don't expect...