Cup Draws

[Football Man]

League Cup Quarter Finals (two legged)

 

Bethnal Green United v Takeley

 

Mauritius Sports Association UK v Stansted

 

Southend Manor or Hullbridge Sports v Witham Town

 

Basildon United v Enfield

 

 

 

Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Semi Finals (straight knockout)

 

Eton Manor v Witham Town

 

Burnham Ramblers v Barkingside

[Sorry]

Big 4 miss each other in League Cup !!!

 

A home draw for us in the GB - couldn't have asked for anything else

 

 

[FrankButcher]

Big 4 miss each other in League Cup !!!

 

A home draw for us in the GB - couldn't have asked for anything else

 

 

 

 

Really, Manor have got Witham though?

Edited January 20, 2011 by FrankButcher

[compaq7500]

League Cup Quarter Finals (two legged)

 

Bethnal Green United v Takeley

 

Mauritius Sports Association UK v Stansted

 

Southend Manor or Hullbridge Sports v Witham Town

 

Basildon United v Enfield

 

 

 

Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Semi Finals (straight knockout)

 

Eton Manor v Witham Town

 

Burnham Ramblers v Barkingside

 

 

 

League Cup format still over 2 legs is laughable,4/5 weeks lost due to the bad weather and the essex senior committee decide not to change the format,should have been a straight 1 game knockout on the night,midweek slots are needed for league games it seems to me that they want clubs to play 3 games a week surely the priority is to play league games midweek not league cup games played over 2 legs.

[BlueManGroup]

Am so glad we got knocked out of this now.

[Mark Hoffman]

Compaq, I do not think it appropriate for an Essex Senior League manager to make such attacks on the league committee. Just my opinion, perhaps I am old fashioned. Surely a club of your standing has plenty of players that need to be kept happy and will be glad of the games. How can you expect a league committee to move the "goalposts" (as it were) in the middle of a season? I like this 2 legged format and it gives teams like Mauritius Sports UK the chance of progressing to a cup semi final.

 

You may have bigger fish to fry but the rules do not revolve around Stansted and what is best for your club despite what you may think.

[Insular and Overrated]

Congratulations, compaq, on becoming the new Stansted manager. This must be true as Mark 'The Oracle' Hoffman has said you are.

 

It's almost laughable, though, that 'big 4' comment. Somebody has been watching Sky Sports far too much! I would imagine Witham Town aren't exactly best pleased with the draw if Southend Manor get through their qualifying group.

[Mark Hoffman]

Less of the sarcasm Insular. What am I missing here? Compaq talks as if he is the "main man" at Stansted. Have I misinterpreted this? I was also told about how he saved the club by bringing in vital members of the playing staff.

 

I agree with the big 4 comment by the way. Southend Manor in my experience have been nothing short of a pub side. There is a drinking culture in the club like no other I have seen at this level of football. I suppose anyone can get a game in this poxy league if they are mates with the manager.

 

Will stick to the Ryman league from now on. Pretty shoddy down at these depths.

[Golden Boots]

I've got to add my congratulations as well on taking Terry's job Darran! When did that happen again...?

 

As for ''The Big 4'' comment, it's a turn of phrase for christ's sake! Has the forum really got that bad nowadays that instead of real banter like back in the days of Onebreast, Burnhamnumber1 and Kaiser Jr. that you all see fit to correct each other on grammatical errors and quotes that might not be along the exact train of thought that you have...? Grow up guys, pull your heads out of your arses and lighten up! Football is all about opinions, and it's a sad day when someone can't express them...

[compaq7500]

Gentleman can i please just clarify that i am not and never have been manager of stansted football club,just for those that dont know stansted's manager is terry spillane who has been at the helm at the club for the last 4 seasons and long may it continue,would also like to state that my view are of a personal nature and are not the views of the club i am currently involved with.

[Insular and Overrated]

Southend Manor in my experience have been nothing short of a pub side. There is a drinking culture in the club like no other I have seen at this level of football. I suppose anyone can get a game in this poxy league if they are mates with the manager.

 

This from the very same man that claimed he'd heard that 3 Southend Manor players were on their way to Southend United. Not a bad little pub then. And as for 'drinking culture', the strongest drink one player has is Irn Bru and the majority drink Lucozade Sport pre AND post game. I'd also say, too, that anybody who knows the Southend Manor management duo would have less chance of making the side than those who don't - they already know our faults but don't know about outsiders!

 

Quite simply, Mark, you are a liar, a fantasist, and as such you are warmly welcomed on this forum. And also in the Manor changing room.

 

Surprised to see GB bite quite so easily mind.

Edited January 20, 2011 by Insular and Overrated

[Mark Hoffman]

Thank you for the clarification Compaq. Would have been easier if you would make this clear to people when you meet them as well. Have you had your wrists slapped by Mr Spillane regarding your outburst?

 

Goldenboots, I have never come across you but you talk some sense. People seem more fascinated with joining this forum simply to take a shot at my good self. I would have thought people have better things to do. This is primarily directed at The Detective, Insular and Overrated and a couple of others.

 

The truth is out there guys and I will bring it to you.

[Mark Hoffman]

Insular I am not at liberty to name names but there is a contract offer on the table to a Southend Manor player as we speak. I am sure the news will be broken soon. Talent like this has propelled Southend Manor into a very respectable league position and credit to the management team for manufacturing this. However it will not last and the talent will be poached leaving the same old faces to drink the club into mid table mediocrity. Thanks and good luck.

[phillip hart]

Here Is Some News For You Mark hear that the stansted managment is moving to Redbridge and taking his players with him ,after learning they wont be going up after winning the league again this season.

 

 

[Mark Hoffman]

Philip, thanks for your post. However you may be slightly off the mark there because I believe former Tiptree and Halstead manager Jody Brown is now in charge at Redbridge. I may be wrong. What is your source?

[compaq7500]

Thank you for the clarification Compaq. Would have been easier if you would make this clear to people when you meet them as well. Have you had your wrists slapped by Mr Spillane regarding your outburst?

 

Goldenboots, I have never come across you but you talk some sense. People seem more fascinated with joining this forum simply to take a shot at my good self. I would have thought people have better things to do. This is primarily directed at The Detective, Insular and Overrated and a couple of others.

 

The truth is out there guys and I will bring it to you.

 

Lol people are not stupid,anyone involved within the essex senior league at present knows who the current manager of stansted football club is and as previously stated long may it continue,outburst what outburst as you well know its called freedom of speech lol.

Edited January 20, 2011 by compaq7500

[phillip hart]

Mark i cant tell you my source, but what i can say is watch this space

 

 

[Insular and Overrated]

Wow, that must have been a very quick development, Mark. A caller rang in to Paul Sturrock on BBC Essex yesterday evening and asked him if they were signing anyone from Southend Manor. His reply of that he hadn't been to the club, or sent anyone down to check on any players, and would not be signing any Southend Manor players, was quite convincing.

 

Hmmm, who d you believe? A current Football League manager with a wealth of experience, who during his playing days appeared in a World Cup, and was in a club side that knocked Barcelona out of European competition? Or ...?

 

Hmmm, a tough one that. No doubt we will find out tonight when there's 3 empty spaces in the car going to London Apsa tonight with a note saying "Sorry, boys, the lure of playing Bury tomorrow was too strong."

[Mark Hoffman]

Insular, are you saying that this question was actually posed to Paul Sturrock live on air? Based on the claims of an unknown on a forum hiding behind a "username". That is a classic.

 

Thank you for making my year so far.

[Basil-Don]

ok so this hoffman guy has clearly fallen out with both me and compaq,well that narrows it down to 500 people but youve given away one clue too many my friend,a shame you never made it but at least have fun knocking the efforts of others,cheers.