[BolsoverSpireite]

Think it would be a great shame if Matlock wasn't a fixture, particularly considering what a popular one it is.

[Siberian Spireite]

Voiceofjoe, on 23 May 2018 - 02:02 PM, said:

I guess the Handsworth game (previously announced) , and the above will see the Academy plus a few of the 'Transfer Listed' competing as a Chesterfield XI

Not even that, usually. I think the Belper friendlies are a contractual obligation following the Aaron Chapman transfer- when Cook was boss he would send trialists and reserves plus a few young'uns, led by coaching staff you would recognise. Very early in Saunders' reign there was an early sign of how thoroughly he intended to do his job when a minibus full of very young lads in Town kit turned up to be thrashed by a middling Evostik side. That tradition has been kept up each summer, since.

This post has been edited by Siberian Spireite: 23 May 2018 - 02:49 PM

[lindave]

Goku, on 23 May 2018 - 12:02 PM, said:

LoveMatlock. No other pre season fixture compares.

Agreed, There's not much to look forward to apart from Tommy's testimonial, which should be a cracking night. We'll see enough of non-league teams when the season starts, what a bummer. However, in mad dog I trust, he'll get us back up first time.

[moondog]

BolsoverSpireite, on 23 May 2018 - 02:39 PM, said:

Think it would be a great shame if Matlock wasn't a fixture, particularly considering what a popular one it is.

I understand we've chosen to go to Buxton instead of Matlock this year, Whilst disappointing there is a good footballing reason for it as it will be Buxton's first game on their new 4G pitch the likes of which we will have to face this season. It will also please Tomlinson's who sponsor both clubs shirts.

Still time I would have thought and play both as we usually do, might be a matter of alerting the new management team on Tuesday as to how popular the fixture is.

[metallilad]

I wonder if it's just me reading too much into it but with so much of them being away at small tight open aired grounds aren't the management team preparing the team for the away days ahead?

This post has been edited by metallilad: 25 May 2018 - 03:47 PM

[Spire-Heights]

metallilad, on 25 May 2018 - 03:47 PM, said:

I wonder if it's just me reading too much into it but with so much of them being away at small tight open aired grounds aren't the management team preparing the team for the away days ahead?

What’s different to any other pre-Season?

[martatcross]

moondog, on 25 May 2018 - 03:05 PM, said:

I understand we've chosen to go to Buxton instead of Matlock this year, Whilst disappointing there is a good footballing reason for it as it will be Buxton's first game on their new 4G pitch the likes of which we will have to face this season. It will also please Tomlinson's who sponsor both clubs shirts.

Still time I would have thought and play both as we usually do, might be a matter of alerting the new management team on Tuesday as to how popular the fixture is.

Surely Matlock have made an official approach about the fixture ? Do we not have a commitment to the Banner Jones Trophy 😂

[DIFH]

moondog, on 25 May 2018 - 03:05 PM, said:

I understand we've chosen to go to Buxton instead of Matlock this year, Whilst disappointing there is a good footballing reason for it as it will be Buxton's first game on their new 4G pitch the likes of which we will have to face this season. It will also please Tomlinson's who sponsor both clubs shirts.

Still time I would have thought and play both as we usually do, might be a matter of alerting the new management team on Tuesday as to how popular the fixture is.

HOPE WE DON'T GET LOADS OF INJURIES ON IT......LOL.

[azul]

moondog, on 25 May 2018 - 03:05 PM, said:

I understand we've chosen to go to Buxton instead of Matlock this year, Whilst disappointing there is a good footballing reason for it as it will be Buxton's first game on their new 4G pitch the likes of which we will have to face this season. It will also please Tomlinson's who sponsor both clubs shirts.

Still time I would have thought and play both as we usually do, might be a matter of alerting the new management team on Tuesday as to how popular the fixture is.

Didn't we do both last year on consecutive evenings, Matlock drew an attendance > 1200, Buxton drew an attendance of < 400. That really shows the respective popularities of the fixtures.

On a side issue is Tommy Lee's testimonial game to be a serious warm up game?

[azul]

moondog, on 23 May 2018 - 12:54 PM, said:

I know you tell us every year

There's nothing so boring as Cartman telling us how bored he is of the Matlock fixture

[valemadness]

azul, on 27 May 2018 - 11:43 AM, said:

Didn't we do both last year on consecutive evenings, Matlock drew an attendance > 1200, Buxton drew an attendance of < 400. That really shows the respective popularities of the fixtures.

On a side issue is Tommy Lee's testimonial game to be a serious warm up game?

I would assume so, only home fixture and a week and a half before the season starts.

[dtp]

DIFH, on 27 May 2018 - 08:39 AM, said:

HOPE WE DON'T GET LOADS OF INJURIES ON IT......LOL.

My real concern is for CPS.

After all, we have had our share of fitness gurus in recent times and ended up with more than our share of injuries.

MA seems to be of the old school, doesn't believe in it, and expects to complete the season with a much reduced squad and, hence, injuries.

Will be interesting.

[azul]

dtp, on 27 May 2018 - 01:04 PM, said:

My real concern is for CPS.

After all, we have had our share of fitness gurus in recent times and ended up with more than our share of injuries.

MA seems to be of the old school, doesn't believe in it, and expects to complete the season with a much reduced squad and, hence, injuries.

Will be interesting.

Great to get away from these quacks

Running round Linacre resovoir did his head in, imagine what running up and down Kinda Scout will do?

[DIFH]

Goku, on 23 May 2018 - 12:02 PM, said:

LoveMatlock. No other pre season fixture compares.

Wycombe???

[lindave]

Spire-Heights, on 25 May 2018 - 04:05 PM, said:

What’s different to any other pre-Season?

No disrespect to our opponents but we are now a non league side also, and I still feel the pain.Looking at the grounds we have to visit on BT sports, and some of the grounds are embarrassing.

[azul]

lindave, on 27 May 2018 - 05:11 PM, said:

No disrespect to our opponents but we are now a non league side also, and I still feel the pain.Looking at the grounds we have to visit on BT sports, and some of the grounds are embarrassing.

They aren’t embarrassing, they are non league grounds

The only embarrassing thing about Is that we are part of that scene

We better get used to it quick

[moondog]

Nuneaton appear to think they are playing us here, perhaps not surprising given the chaotic state they are in


https://www.coventry...narama-14775134


https://www.chesterf...ndly-confirmed/

[calvin plummers socks]

azul, on 27 May 2018 - 01:14 PM, said:

Great to get away from these quacks

Running round Linacre resovoir did his head in, imagine what running up and down Kinda Scout will do?

You're obviously the expert!

[azul]

calvin plummers socks, on 12 June 2018 - 08:01 PM, said:

You're obviously the expert!

Thanks for your kind comments

moondog, on 12 June 2018 - 07:54 PM, said:

Nuneaton appear to think they are playing us here, perhaps not surprising given the chaotic state they are in


https://www.coventry...narama-14775134


https://www.chesterf...ndly-confirmed/

Strange choice of friendly given their perilous condition

[moondog]

azul, on 13 June 2018 - 10:27 AM, said:

Thanks for your kind comments


Strange choice of friendly given their perilous condition

I suppose beggars can't be choosers and we had no other alternatives for that day