Cirencester fc

[HEAVY TRUCKER]

Cirencester are doing amazing things already this season according to a report on the back page of the observer, they are in the middle of the division one south and western having played four games losing two and being defeated in the other two, strong division this year the south and western it seems.

[Irishadrian]

The bookies certainly favour us Cirencester 4/1 Draw 11/4 Rebels 11/20.

[brighton_rebel]

To get you in the FA Cup mood, my little trip to Flackwell Heath with Rosette Sue and Aiden

http://www.sloughtownsoapbox.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/thank-heathens-for-fa-cup.html

[hotspur]

The bookies certainly favour us Cirencester 4/1 Draw 11/4 Rebels 11/20.

So they should we ought to beat them !

Usually their teams made up of local college players and the odd experienced player on the way down with his career.Must keep an eye on Lee Smith who may be to good speed wise for our defence.

[grandad]

Bloody Hell what trash....  Apart from one year when their money ran out, Ciren have never used has beens and college kids on a regular basis in the 16 years I've lived down here.  As back in South Bucks, and other areas where there are groups of clubs close together, players tend to do the rounds. Lots of players down here have appeared for Cleeve, Gloucester, Cinderford, Ciren and Supermarine.  No wonder we have a reputation for living in the past, if this is the "respect" we show other teams!  Forgot, we just have to show up to win, and then when we don't the slagging off starts.

[Cornish Rebel]

Well said grandad !!!!!!!

[Neil Baker]

Bloody Hell what trash....  Apart from one year when their money ran out, Ciren have never used has beens and college kids on a regular basis in the 16 years I've lived down here.  As back in South Bucks, and other areas where there are groups of clubs close together, players tend to do the rounds. Lots of players down here have appeared for Cleeve, Gloucester, Cinderford, Ciren and Supermarine.  No wonder we have a reputation for living in the past, if this is the "respect" we show other teams!  Forgot, we just have to show up to win, and then when we don't the slagging off starts.

Agreed, I know quite a few of their lads there, and def not college kids, in fact some very experienced players, who have played for Maidenhead, Swindon, Bath, Gloucester and Worcester....

 

Luckily we will show them the respect they deserve.

[HEAVY TRUCKER]

wasn't intending to knock cirencester just the poor article in the observer!

[C'est la vie]

We do tend to think that we are still playing in the mighty Conference days at times! Realistically the level we're playing at the moment, it is not that far off from park football, we have to start seeing it for what it is.

[3spirit]

 

We do tend to think that we are still playing in the mighty Conference days at times! Realistically the level we're playing at the moment, it is not that far off from park football, we have to start seeing it for what it is.

That's an interesting statement,Barry,in the fact of how far the players in our squads,in the past and now can reach from our current level.

I think Steve Bateman had this very much in mind with his recruitment policy,many of the players he obtained came from higher teams in the pyramid.To this effect I think he knew that had he gained promotion,he would still of had a majority of players who could have played in the Premier division and then he could of done a gradual adding to.

 

Obviously,with a lower budget now,the standard of player we recruit is going to be determined by balancing the books to a higher degree than when Steve Bateman was at the helm.

 

It looks like we've gone from a collection of outstanding individuals who,when push came to shove,only in the big games played well as a team.

To a small nucleus of outstanding players mixed with players playing at the top of their game,who function better as a team[well,that is what we're hoping for!].  

Some younger players will get better,some won't.

 

So if we do reach the dizzy heights of champions,or a play off candidate that is successful,a major overhaul would be needed IMO and obviously,a bigger wage incentive to attract the players necessary to stay in the Premier.

In the central league,it seems newly promoted teams rise easier to the top.You don't see that often in the Premier divisions.

 

What do others think?

Edited September 1, 2013 by 3spirit

[3spirit]

Sorry to the moderators, I don't think my last posting was topical to the  Cirenchester FA Cup thread !

[Curtis]

Some interesting Central/South West League clashes yesterday..... Aylesbury and Aylesbury Utd winning against Thatcham and Cinderford, Ashford Town drawing with Bishops Cleeve and Egham losing to Shortwood.

 

It is going to be a very competitive match today, lets get behind the lads and hopefully progress to the next round.

[Mark44]

Apologies. Didn't email out again. For prediction leaguers i have gone 1-1 dyer

[readingrebel]

Apologies. Didn't email out again. For prediction leaguers i have gone 1-1 dyer

 

 

Tut Tut.

 

I'll go 2-0 Slough Ed Smith to score.

[Mark44]

Ok ed. I will put mine in email going forward.

 

If you could email also so I don't miss it

[hotspur]

Bloody Hell what trash....  Apart from one year when their money ran out, Ciren have never used has beens and college kids on a regular basis in the 16 years I've lived down here.  As back in South Bucks, and other areas where there are groups of clubs close together, players tend to do the rounds. Lots of players down here have appeared for Cleeve, Gloucester, Cinderford, Ciren and Supermarine.  No wonder we have a reputation for living in the past, if this is the "respect" we show other teams!  Forgot, we just have to show up to win, and then when we don't the slagging off starts.

Cirencester are by their own admission a community club ( that is they usually run a few teams at different levels for the community ) at one stage it was alleged that they don't use money that is generated from their wonderful inside sports arena which is next to the ground.Also their crowds are so poor they cannot be generating much cash that way either ( perhaps that why they got relegated last season ) They use academy players or certainly use to.

[Mark44]

Are many people planning in going to replay?

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

Not possible I'm afraid.

 

That was a poor performance all round a lot of our players looked off the pace/ not interested. Wheeler again was responsible for all our threats and can't see us creating much now he is injured. A worrying game to watch.

 

We looked good first half at uxbridge and Kettering shouldn't count as they were terrible. Other than that not impressed so far. Hopefully will improve.

[Manor Park Rebel]

Have to say I thought that performance today was totally lacking in forward threat, midfield creativity and defensive coherence. We look like a team playing on half empty at the end of a long hard season, As said previously, worrying.

[Hammer_rebel]

2 things.... We were missing warren Harris, Adam foulser, guy Hollis, James McClurg all very good players. It was lack lustre but it doesn't help when fan or fans shouting unhelpful comments! I know it's frustrating but maybe positive cheers would help!!!!