Paul B
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Didn't there used to be a bloke get in the Blenheim back in the day whose party piece was to eat light bulbs? Or perhaps that was in the evening not at lunchtime.Have to agree with everything you wrote Paul. Mention of the Blenheim as an acceptable watering hole takes me back some 40 years or so, I was working at Selfridges, as was, in the Westgate - the old one - and that was the drinking place of choice for those illicit lunchtime pints. That it is still going is a miracle.
As for the game, frustrating to say the least. The players have the skill set but not the signed off apprenticeship. As for those who went on to higher pastures, what can be said? Is this to be another season of, if only or, very nearly? I'm not sure that will wash with the new money on the horizon.
Thing is, has the new money kicked in yet? Has the new era started? Or are we in a holding pattern?Have to agree with everything you wrote Paul. Mention of the Blenheim as an acceptable watering hole takes me back some 40 years or so, I was working at Selfridges, as was, in the Westgate - the old one - and that was the drinking place of choice for those illicit lunchtime pints. That it is still going is a miracle.
As for the game, frustrating to say the least. The players have the skill set but not the signed off apprenticeship. As for those who went on to higher pastures, what can be said? Is this to be another season of, if only or, very nearly? I'm not sure that will wash with the new money on the horizon.
I wish I knew. Keep hearing that things are moving but, nothing happens. Very frustrating. I dare say a lot has happened but, nothing has been made public.Thing is, has the new money kicked in yet? Has the new era started? Or are we in a holding pattern?
I actually remember him, no idea what his name was or even what he looked like but, yes, you are correct. That takes me back a bit!Didn't there used to be a bloke get in the Blenheim back in the day whose party piece was to eat light bulbs? Or perhaps that was in the evening not at lunchtime.
I think it’s just a light diet!I actually remember him, no idea what his name was or even what he looked like but, yes, you are correct. That takes me back a bit!
Apparently it is possible, I have no idea why anybody would but, it is possible!
Nickname Wolfie ? (Or perhaps I've just made that up)I actually remember him, no idea what his name was or even what he looked like but, yes, you are correct. That takes me back a bit!
Apparently it is possible, I have no idea why anybody would but, it is possible!
That sounds vaguely familiar, he used to stand at the bar, I think. Memory is not what it used to be! (and this is going back 45 years or thereabouts!)Nickname Wolfie ? (Or perhaps I've just made that up)
I too used to sometimes nip into the Blenheim for a quick half or pint when I worked in Oxford. That though was in much more recent times.
Absolutely no need to panic at this stage of the season but it is the realisation on what we've seen so far that we don't look top six unless we play better than we have done. And for me with the squad we've got the jury is still out on whether we can do so consistently.Have just watched the highlights. How we didnt manage to score the two goals and not get the penalty was unbelievable. Only two points off the playoffs so no panic here though a win on tuesday would be very welcome!
Probably the team that played Gillingham less Gorrin plus McGuane. (plus fully fit and match sharp)Good report Paul - as usual & i agree with most of your points. I am stunned today to read in the OM that Karl has ...(quote) "not yet played his strongest side". Not sure when he has that pencilled in for but it damn well better be tonight!