Sky commentators - PIG IGNORANT

[Easy 10]

I dunno what GIMP was commentating on the Wycombe Wanderers v Stockport playoff game yesterday evening, but about halfway through the 2nd half he came up with this pearler:

"An extra incentive for Wycombe in these Playoffs of course is that with Readings relegation earlier today, they'd have an M4 derby to look forward to next season"

1. You are watching a League 2 Playoff tie. Unless I've missed something, Reading have only dropped back into the Championship.
2. Wycombe is situated along the M40, not the M4.

Other than that, well done all round. Stick to the Premeriship, Sky. Its all you care about anyway.
Oh, and the other thing of note in this game was that Leon Knight came on as a 2nd half sub for Wycombe. Stockport equalised soon after. And yes, he was shite.

 

[Knotty]

Oh, and the other thing of note in this game was that Leon Knight came on as a 2nd half sub for Wycombe. Stockport equalised soon after. And yes, he was shite.

Best thing I've read on NSC for days!

 

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[Digweeds Trousers]

Have to take issue on a couple of things here Easy - you are simply assuming that football fans will drive - with the real drive to reduce our carbon footprint the following is worth taking into consideration.

You can take either the 800 or the 850 bus service leaving from Squirrel Lane and Edmunds Close which will actually take the A4010 (the Princes Risborough road) and make for Reading via Sonning on the Bath Road.

There is no requirement to have to use the M4 therefore negating your assumption that this would be either and M40 or M$ derby - you have fallen into the same trap that the guy on Sky did.

There is also a service that travels through Shiplake and Dunsden - not as regular as the above mentioned services but is an alternative route for those so inclined.

But you are correct in the fact that Reading wont be in the same division regardless as Wycombe.

But Easy - know your facts

 

[Easy 10]

Have to take issue on a couple of things here Easy - you are simply assuming that football fans will drive - with the real drive to reduce our carbon footprint the following is worth taking into consideration.

You can take either the 800 or the 850 bus service leaving from Squirrel Lane and Edmunds Close which will actually take the A4010 (the Princes Risborough road) and make for Reading via Sonning on the Bath Road.

There is no requirement to have to use the M4 therefore negating your assumption that this would be either and M40 or M$ derby - you have fallen into the same trap that the guy on Sky did.

There is also a service that travels through Shiplake and Dunsden - not as regular as the above mentioned services but is an alternative route for those so inclined.

But you are correct in the fact that Reading wont be in the same division regardless as Wycombe.

But Easy - know your facts

Whilst I appreciate this additional information, I feel you are directing your perceived correction towards the wrong source. It was the Sky Guy who referred to a "potential M4 derby", not me, and regardless of the fact that there are indeed several alternate routes between Wycombe to Reading that do not incorporate the M4, the statement is still completely negated by the indisputable FACT that if you drive along the M4, you will not see a turning for a town called Wycombe.

Using this logic, you might as well call a match between Bristol City and Luton as an "M1 derby". Carbon footprints, bus timetables and RAC roadmaps aside, it is fundamentally and fatally flawed.

 

[Paddy B]

Whilst I appreciate this additional information, I feel you are directing your perceived correction towards the wrong source. It was the Sky Guy who referred to a "potential M4 derby", not me, and regardless of the fact that there are indeed several alternate routes between Wycombe to Reading that do not incorporate the M4, the statement is still completely negated by the indisputable FACT that if you drive along the M4, you will not see a turning for a town called Wycombe.

Using this logic, you might as well call a match between Bristol City and Luton as an "M1 derby". Carbon footprints, bus timetables and RAC roadmaps aside, it is fundamentally and fatally flawed.

Seeing as we are being pedantic, you will not see a turning for a town called "Wycombe" anywhere in the UK as there is no such town.

Wycombe Wanderers play in High Wycombe.

I feel better now.

 

[Easy 10]

Seeing as we are being pedantic, you will not see a turning for a town called "Wycombe" anywhere in the UK as there is no such town.

Wycombe Wanderers play in High Wycombe.

I feel better now.

This, of course, is true.

 

[Digweeds Trousers]

Easy - you clearly stated though that (High) Wycombe was 'situated on the M40' - this was - in my view - the erroneous and misleading statement that led me to highlight why this particular urban spread could be exited towards Reading in a number of routes to Reading other than the M40 and M4.

For instance if Crowborough Athletic were to play Uckfield Town (unlikely these days I accept) would it be referred to as the A26 derby, the Ashdown Forest derby, the Northern Weald Derby - you see - limiting the description of the derby to simple main roads can be misleading.

 

[Easy 10]

Easy - you clearly stated though that (High) Wycombe was 'situated on the M40' - this was - in my view - the erroneous and misleading statement that led me to highlight why this particular urban spread could be exited towards Reading in a number of routes to Reading other than the M40 and M4.

For instance if Crowborough Athletic were to play Uckfield Town (unlikely these days I accept) would it be referred to as the A26 derby, the Ashdown Forest derby, the Northern Weald Derby - you see - limiting the description of the derby to simple main roads can be misleading.

Which major motorway would you say High Wycombe is situated adjacent to then Mr Trousers ?

(I've had some strange conversations on here in the past, but arguing the toss over where High Wycombe is has got to be up there).

 

[Superphil]

You could always get the A404M and then you're only 2 or 3 junctions from the Madjeski Stadium. Then again, it don't matter cos they ain't going to be playing each other,
Premiership -1 = Championship
League 2 + 1 = League 1

 

[Brovion]

The potential Wycombe v QPR game could be described as the 'A40 derby' though. Well it could be if QPR had been relegated.

If we play them will it be the 'A320 via the A281 derby'?

 

[severnside gull]

Does anyone know whether the A road route is well served by cycle paths?

This information could prove crucial to some although admittedly not to others(for example Little Leon) who might be told to get on their bikes long before any such competitive match becomes a possibility

 

[Easy 10]

Well I dunno about you, but I'm REALLY looking forward to the A23/M23/M25/A1/A1(M)/A15/A1139 derby against Peterborough next season.

 

[Seagullible]

Phil is correct, Living in Maidenhead I can confirm that Wycombe and Reading are very close with a short trip down the A404(M) (passed my mums back garden) and onto the M4 at jct8/9, it is then 3 junctions before turning off at the Intimidatind Madjeiski

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

You patently misheard the Sky man Easy, he was obviously referring to the potential clash between Reading and Derby in the Championship monster M40/M42/M6 clash next year. As everyone knows there is a lot of bad blood since the "High Wycombe" incident between the Royals and the Lambs.

*tsk*

 

[The Large One]

Does this mean that there will be a Swansea v Reading M4 derby next season? And wow did the Walsall/Carlise M6 derbies end up this year?

 

[gruntage]

Brighton v Carlisle is the long f***ing way derby.

 

[Perry Milkins]

Rest your faithful souls that there are not two teams in Derby lest we be quoted as having the Derby Derby!

 

[pasty]

0.00 Start out at Reading FC,Berkshire Unclassified 0.00
0.11 Turn right onto Hoops Way Hoops Way 0.11
0.07 Turn right onto Northern Way Northern Way 0.17
0.17 At roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A33 (signposted Basingstoke) A33 0.34
0.43 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A33 (signposted Basingstoke, M4) A33 0.78
0.29 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A33 (signposted Basingstoke, M4) A33 1.06
0.42 At roundabout take the 2nd exit, then join the M4 motorway (signposted London)
TRAFFIC BLACKSPOT - Call 401100 from your mobile M4 1.49
21.29 Leave the M4 at junction 5, then at roundabout take the 5th exit, then join the M4 motorway (signposted The West) M4 22.77
4.26 Finish on M4 Slough Westbound,Berkshire M4 27.03
- Section time 0:32, Total time 0:32 - - -
0.00 Start out on M4 Slough Westbound,Berkshire M4 27.03
4.68 Leave the M4 at junction 8, then at roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A404 (M) (signposted High Wycombe, Henley, Maidenhead(West)) A404 (M) 31.71
2.47 Continue forward onto the A404 (signposted Wycombe, Oxford, Henley) A404 34.18
3.30 At Bisham roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A404 (signposted Wycombe, Marlow) A404 37.48
4.25 At roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A4010 (signposted Aylesbury, A4010) A4010 41.73
0.30 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A4010 (signposted Aylesbury) A4010 42.03
0.27 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A4010 (signposted Aylesbury) A4010 42.30
0.28 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A4010 (signposted Aylesbury) A4010 42.59
0.36 Warning: Speed Cameras along the A4010 A4010 42.94
0.78 At mini-roundabout turn left onto Lane End Road (signposted Lane End) Lane End Road 43.72
0.31 Turn right onto Hillbottom Road Hillbottom Road 44.03
0.34 Arrive at Wycombe Wanderers FC,High Wycombe Unclassified 44.37
- Section time 0:25, Total time 0:57

 

[Stumpy Tim]

I used to work in Reading and drove both down the M40 & M4. High Wycombe is signposted from both motorways. Let's hope this puts the argument to bed. I could see it spiralling out of control