[JonB]

As i've mentioned a couple of times previously i think we can count on Scunthorpe dropping into this league for next season....
https://www.thetimes...6fe43bad0ce8fdd

[Siberian Spireite]

Not a bad writer, that Robertson chap

[JonB]

Siberian Spireite, on 18 October 2021 - 08:58 AM, said:

Not a bad writer, that Robertson chap

Doing a very good job highlighting things in the lower leagues.

[60s 70s Spireite]

Stadium sold to the owner. It’s has to be number one marker of signs of mismanagement.

[Westbars Spireite]

Good. I don't like them. They're getting pitiful attendances already.

[Siberian Spireite]

Westbars Spireite, on 18 October 2021 - 09:54 AM, said:

Good. I don't like them. They're getting pitiful attendances already.

Similar sized club to us over the years, similar catchment. No resentment from me, though their stadium is rubbish. Their fans are going through what we did.
Still, I suppose it's fairer than the days of the old boys' club of re-election. Much as I dislike clubs like Fleetwood and Salford being bankrolled into the league, at least there is a pathway for more progressive clubs. Those that regress, like we did, quickly find themselves falling down the leagues.

[Spire-Power]

Siberian Spireite, on 18 October 2021 - 10:00 AM, said:

Similar sized club to us over the years, similar catchment. No resentment from me, though their stadium is rubbish. Their fans are going through what we did.
Still, I suppose it's fairer than the days of the old boys' club of re-election. Much as I dislike clubs like Fleetwood and Salford being bankrolled into the league, at least there is a pathway for more progressive clubs. Those that regress, like we did, quickly find themselves falling down the leagues.

Smaller club than us and traditionally poorly supported, they have been bankrolled in the past and have had more success than us. Looks grim for them now.

[JonB]

Wasnt there talk of them having another new ground recently? Not sure i've ever been to Glanford Park, i think i might have but probably says a lot about the place that i cant really remember.

[Spire-Power]

JonB, on 18 October 2021 - 11:02 AM, said:

Wasnt there talk of them having another new ground recently? Not sure i've ever been to Glanford Park, i think i might have but probably says a lot about the place that i cant really remember.

It was built from flat pack.
One of first smaller clubs to get a new stadium. Old Show Ground had better atmosphere

[JonB]

Tiptoe thru the Cross St, on 18 October 2021 - 11:05 AM, said:

It was built from flat pack.
One of first smaller clubs to get a new stadium. Old Show Ground had better atmosphere

Yep i always remember it being one of the first new grounds as such. When you look at it on Google Maps its tucked in at the end of one street between a railway line and a retail park.....hardly a memorable setting!!

[gordon_brittas]

Five years ago next weekend they came to the then Proact and dismantled our awful side 3-0. A double relegation and 3 seasons of struggle followed. Fast forward 5 years and they are exactly in the same position as us.

[Johnnyspireite7]

We’ve got to remember that they had a couple of seasons the Championship in living memory as well

[clarevoyant.]

JonB, on 18 October 2021 - 11:02 AM, said:

Wasnt there talk of them having another new ground recently? Not sure i've ever been to Glanford Park, i think i might have but probably says a lot about the place that i cant really remember.

It must have initially been well thought off by some. A year or so after it opened, Walsall built a perfect replica. Walsall have obviously upgraded since though.

[Mr Mercury]

JonB, on 18 October 2021 - 11:19 AM, said:

Yep i always remember it being one of the first new grounds as such. When you look at it on Google Maps its tucked in at the end of one street between a railway line and a retail park.....hardly a memorable setting!!

It was actually the first of the “new grounds” built for many years closely followed by Walsall.

[Wooden Spoon]

As someone said on another thread, look at the national league and pretty much of the ex league clubs have been mismanaged or had financial crisis - while the ex non league clubs are very well run or bank rolled.


If there’s ever an advert for good governance this is it

[warfey is a spireite]

Tiptoe thru the Cross St, on 18 October 2021 - 11:05 AM, said:

It was built from flat pack.
One of first smaller clubs to get a new stadium. Old Show Ground had better atmosphere

REMEMBER going there when andy kowalski made his debut at the old show ground 1968 i think , albert holmes was pushed up from right back to sriker and scored in a 1-0 win

[warfey is a spireite]

Tiptoe thru the Cross St, on 18 October 2021 - 11:05 AM, said:

It was built from flat pack.
One of first smaller clubs to get a new stadium. Old Show Ground had better atmosphere

REMEMBER going there when andy kowalski made his debut at the old show ground 1968 i think , albert holmes was pushed up from right back to sriker and scored in a 1-0 win

[60s 70s Spireite]

warfey is a spireite, on 18 October 2021 - 03:44 PM, said:

REMEMBER going there when andy kowalski made his debut at the old show ground 1968 i think , albert holmes was pushed up from right back to sriker and scored in a 1-0 win

Andy would have only been 15 then. More likely c.1972?

[billyblue67]

60s 70s Spireite, on 18 October 2021 - 03:53 PM, said:

Andy would have only been 15 then. More likely c.1972?

I think March 1973 is the game you are looking for

[born in 1866]

warfey is a spireite, on 18 October 2021 - 03:44 PM, said:

REMEMBER going there when andy kowalski made his debut at the old show ground 1968 i think , albert holmes was pushed up from right back to sriker and scored in a 1-0 win

Kowalski didn't sigb for us until '71 or '72