End Of Season Party - May 3rd

[Colin Zeal EFM]

I was wondering what the Supporters Club have arranged for the evening of May 3rd. Presumably a disco and party etc. up in the club bar??

 

Looking forward to it!!

 

 

[Rob_the_Saint]

There was something along those lines mentioned in the programme. They're also auctioning off the first team shirts the same night.

[Colin Zeal EFM]

Can't see the shirts fetching a great deal of money, to be honest. As there are quite a lot of them, the final price will be pretty low on each of them.

 

 

 

 

[Rob_the_Saint]

Good! I'll go for Evo's, he's about my size and it should be cheaper than the rest.

[Laz]

You not after a shirt then, Zealster? I'm thinking about bidding for Gary Crawshaws number 10 shirt, although it probably won't fit. I want a souvenir of another ordinary season where we didn't win anything.

[HelenC]

Hands off! I want number 10 Laz! Well ok, maybe I'll go for 5, or 1 or....

 

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[Colin Zeal EFM]

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I want a souvenir of another ordinary season where we didn't win anything.

You are so right, Laz. Just why everyone is going on about what a great season it has been, is puzzling me somewhat.

Ok, we're third, and will probably finish in the Top 5, but when we look back in say five years time, I don't think we'll remember many of the matches as being classics. A day out in Stockport and Aldershot at home aside. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

[Laz]

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Hands off! I want number 10 Laz! Well ok, maybe I'll go for 5, or 1 or....

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Helski, it's an auction, if you bid higher than me you can have it.

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I want a souvenir of another ordinary season where we didn't win anything.

You are so right, Laz. Just why everyone is going on about what a great season it has been, is puzzling me somewhat.

Ok, we're third, and will probably finish in the Top 5, but when we look back in say five years time, I don't think we'll remember many of the matches as being classics. A day out in Stockport and Aldershot at home aside. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

totally agree
after aldershot at home I thought we might just do it this time
unless there's a chance of entering the inter-2-bob cup, fifth might be acceptable

[Laz]

A fair summary of the season...

 

1. Won the first seven games against recently promoted teams, teams that hadn;t quite got going yet, and had a bit of luck.

 

2. Had a run in the cup against pub teams until we faced some serious opposition. (Not unlike 1996 Bristol City or 1999 Forest Green.)

 

3. Beat Aldershot.

 

4. Had a reasonable March where we didn't play any of the top teams, but still managed to concede late goals.

 

Fortunately, Hendon, Sutton and co are probably just as crap as us. Canvey and Aldershot should be playing in a different division!

[HelenC]

You lot make me die! Never satisfied! I think we've had a good season. At least we are not Hampton or someone like that. I cant possibly imagine what you would be like if we were. It would be hell.

 

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Laz. I know we are bidding but I'll never match your bid!

 

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[Colin Zeal EFM]

How can you say that, Helen?

 

Laz is spot-on about those first seven games. And with the supposed quality we've had playing in our colours (Oakes, De Souza, Martin etc.), we have under-achieved big-time.

 

 

[Laz]

We will probably struggle next season. I expect Hendon, Sutton and Hayes will improve.

[HelenC]

Sorry I dont strictly agree with any of that. Born pessimists you lot!

 

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[Colin Zeal EFM]

I think that too, Laz. What you've got to ask yourself is, have we improved since the first half of the season. The answer has to be "no".

 

There's pessimism, and there's realism, Helen. Optimists can only be disppointed.

 

I think it'll be between Canvey and Hayes next season, with Bedford and Sutton as outside bets. Us? Mid-table, I'm afraid.

 

 

[Laz]

Pessimists maybe, but it's the same every year. It's time to face facts: we are never going to win anything. I suggest you set your sights a little lower.

[HelenC]

Your the ones with your sights set too high Laz, not me!

 

 

[Laz]

I'd forgotten about Bedford. They took six points off us, not that that's a benchmark for success, but they attract decent crowds. I noticed Boreham Wood too have employed George Borg, watch them next season.

[Colin Zeal EFM]

I'm just waiting for the "we almost went bust last year/tremendous achievement"-brigade to start spouting off their rubbish!!

 

 

[Laz]

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Your the ones with your sights set too high Laz, not me!

I am realistic. We should be pleased with the top six position we'll get this year.