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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 12:24 Post subject: VASE DRAW
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Oh dear.....Home is a bonus though.
Causeway United or Curzon Ashton
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Leamington or Retford United
Whitehawk v Truro City
AFC Totton v Wimborne Town
Billingham Synthonia v VCD Athletic or Bideford
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 12:32 Post subject:
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Thats a great draw for Whitehawk! Don't know why the 'oh dear'.
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 12:34 Post subject: Re: VASE DRAW
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| No.10 wrote: |
Oh dear.....Home is a bonus though.
Causeway United or Curzon Ashton
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Leamington or Retford United
Whitehawk v Truro City
AFC Totton v Wimborne Town
Billingham Synthonia v VCD Athletic or Bideford |
Now I have got mixed feelings - my mates - or - my money....
What are your predictions for this one No.10! as you got them so right last time ....
No easy teams left in the last 8 for sure - although I think these are the strongest... and a home draw... who knows
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 12:37 Post subject:
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I have a friend who plays there. Wage bill is around £2500 a WEEK!! Their goal difference is 97. Centre forward averages 2 every game and they are unbeaten all season.
They really had to avoid 3 teams in the draw and Truro were one of them. But as you said another home tie boggy pitch another battling performance? Who knos what can happen?...
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 12:39 Post subject:
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Ah my old friend Gonzo. I am going to be a little more positive and say a draw but will get beat in the replay...
Hows trick my big nosed friend? Retired yet???
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Geoff
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 12:39 Post subject:
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It's down to the last 8 No.10... a home draw is great, but every team is going to be strong at this stage. Truro may well be the 'Chelsea of the non league'... but they are surely beatable at this stage?
I think Whitehawk will relish this challenge.
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 12:55 Post subject:
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Ah my old friend Gonzo. I am going to be a little more positive and say a draw but will get beat in the replay...
Hows trick my big nosed friend? Retired yet??? |
Not bad mate - not retired - 33 this year - couple of seasons left for me in County 1, maybe win it before i retire - then a drop down the leagues I think and try to give back to the game (and youngsters) as much as i have had out of it...
coaching at the moment I hear.. enjoying it
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 12:58 Post subject:
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| Geoff wrote: |
It's down to the last 8 No.10... a home draw is great, but every team is going to be strong at this stage. Truro may well be the 'Chelsea of the non league'... but they are surely beatable at this stage?
I think Whitehawk will relish this challenge. |
I was told that this is the draw they wanted to avoid, these are the boys who are paying huge money. £10,000 a month wage bill.
The plus side though is the fact it's a home as you point out.
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 13:00 Post subject:
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But they would still have to beat the best to win the Vase... that was my point.
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 13:21 Post subject:
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Not the greatest draw but I think if the pitch is as heavy as it was Saturday, Whitehawk stand a good chance. The fact they have a home draw is a massive plus. Hopefully another bumper sussex crowd will spur the boys on.
On a side note, I wonder how many midweek games the Sussex FA will make them play in the week leading up to this game?
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 13:25 Post subject:
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| Geoff wrote: |
| But they would still have to beat the best to win the Vase... that was my point. |
Sometimes it is nice to avoid big teams to get to a final just for the experience and having said you 'got there'!!. I am sure playing at Upton Park in a vase final is a vistory in itself regardless of the score.
Anyway last eight, home draw good luck to the hawks!!
Gonzo, good to hear your still going strong. I am doing my coaching badges and need to build my hours up. Was tempted to come and join you boys at the town as I know adie but where I am is a lot closer to home and have a few mates play there. Actually really enjoying it, but it is no subtitute for playing mate, you need to stick about for as long as possible...plus you are a rubbish manager
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 14:01 Post subject:
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| Geoff wrote: |
| But they would still have to beat the best to win the Vase... that was my point. |
Sometimes it is nice to avoid big teams to get to a final just for the experience and having said you 'got there'!!. I am sure playing at Upton Park in a vase final is a vistory in itself regardless of the score.
Anyway last eight, home draw good luck to the hawks!!
Gonzo, good to hear your still going strong. I am doing my coaching badges and need to build my hours up. Was tempted to come and join you boys at the town as I know adie but where I am is a lot closer to home and have a few mates play there. Actually really enjoying it, but it is no subtitute for playing mate, you need to stick about for as long as possible...plus you are a rubbish manager
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I may have not been the best, but I was the youngest manager in County 1 that season at 28 -
definately glad to be back playing, just got to stay clear of injuries, which is like trying to stay clear of Spearmint Rhino's!....
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 14:15 Post subject:
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At the end of the day, Truro will need to make a 526 mile round trip to Brighton which will take 10 and a half hours so home advantage plus Truro players that may not be able to make it will surely work in their favour!
Best of luck to Ian and the boys!
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 15:27 Post subject: FA Vase
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I'm sure the Hawks have a few things up their sleeves!
Remember Truro were beaten up by Clevedon in the FA Cup earlier in the season, maybe similar tactics will work!
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Posted: Mon Feb 12 2007, 15:59 Post subject:
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Truro is miles away, wouldnt fancy a trip to the North East this time of year.
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