v Dorking Wanderers (FA cup)

[Big J R]

Hmmmm .....

 

Been away for 5 days !

 

Following this particular thread with interest, as a mere Dorking lad since 1958.

 

I don't have much to do with DFC apart from 'The Ladies'  these days since their enforced move to the New Defence at  Horley for two seasons, but I DO have a lot of direct contact with The Wanderers.

 

p.s.  Phil Page cut his teeth in the CCL, including playing for DFC and I have followed his progress with interest.

 

I'm NOT a betting man, but if I was, .................

Edited September 10, 2015 by Big J R

[GlenSTFC]

So are we in for a difficult match BJR? What's their strengths and weaknesses? I hear there's limited car parking and see its in the middle of the valleys!

[Big J R]

It is rather limited parking.

 

Their ground lies adjacent to the A.24 between Dorking and Leatherhead at Westhumble on a dual-carriageway, so entry/departure can be difficult.

 

Strengths and weaknesses  ?  Lets just say I have watched the progression of some of their players with great interest and I have to say I think Marc White has built a fantastic squad in very little time.

 

Who knows, as a Dorking 'Mushroom', I may just pop down for this one myself !

[Sir Rebel1965]

The FA cup is a game which needs no building up by the management as every player should know how important this competition is to the club and the fans, and even the players could get "fame" if we get to the televised rounds.

 

Expecting nothing less than 100% commitment for this game.

[Irishadrian]

3 Spirit Sorry for delay in replying  and Im at a loss to understand how you could possibly interpret my post as one that suggests I think the lads will lose this game Just like you I dont know what will happen but really hope for a Slough victory Players read this forum and it cant help their morale and confidence when so many are talking up this lower level outfit Just like Ciren theyve started well but have played a number of the poorer teams in their league  

[GlenSTFC]

Wouldn't call it 'talking them up' but when you're away to a side who's unbeaten and only one division below of course you have to respect and be cautious. You need to find that balance.

[Irishadrian]

Absolutely agree with that Glen STFC  respect any opposition but always remember that we are Slough Town.

[GlenSTFC]

But when you say 'we are Slough Town' that's giving the impression of 'Bertie Big Bollox' isn't it? Remember we're not a Conference side anymore, sure we have a great history and we're heading back in the right direction but let's just say if we play to our full potential then we should be in the next round.

[Irishadrian]

I really didnt mean it that way  but sometimes it has to be about THE shirt and THE badge and self-belief imo.

[HorshamRebel]

Most of the time a lot of people will read something in a completely different meaning to how it was meant by the author.

 

That's why the written word is such a powerful tool, and in some circumstances, a dangerous tool.

Edited September 11, 2015 by HorshamRebel

[A Rebel and a Saint]

We're told that parking is very limited tomorrow. Make it easier by getting the supporters coach which leaves Wexham Park at 1pm.

Details www.sloughtownsupporterstrust.co.uk/away-travel

[Big J R]

If you are driving down from Leatherhead towards Dorking on the dual-carriageway at the second roundabout, Denbies, turn back towards Leatherhead. Wanderers ground is on your left about half a mile ahead.

If I get transport with Er Indoors, I'll be there. JR.

[GlenSTFC]

Would they not allow parking on the fields next to the ground? How many actual car spaces have they got BJR? Would have got the train but there's too many changes plus it's still 20 odd minute walk to the ground. As the ground is sort of in the middle of nowhere don't want to arrive to be told it's full then have to park miles away and walk or have to miss the match!

[epicrebel]

Would they not allow parking on the fields next to the ground? How many actual car spaces have they got BJR? Would have got the train but there's too many changes plus it's still 20 odd minute walk to the ground. As the ground is sort of in the middle of nowhere don't want to arrive to be told it's full then have to park miles away and walk or have to miss the match!

Go on the supporters coach

[GlenSTFC]

Knew you'd say that! If you want to pick me up in Bracknell I'll happily go on the coach.

[epicrebel]

Knew you'd say that! If you want to pick me up in Bracknell I'll happily go on the coach.

Loads of parking a Wexham Park

[GlenSTFC]

Absolutely perfect except for me to drive to Slough will take nearly the same time as it'll take to get to Dorking plus I'll be going in the wrong direction. So it's a no for the coach, I'll have to take the risk and hope the car park isn't full.

[epicrebel]

Absolutely perfect except for me to drive to Slough will take nearly the same time as it'll take to get to Dorking plus I'll be going in the wrong direction. So it's a no for the coach, I'll have to take the risk and hope the car park isn't full.

That was the question PARKING 

[Brighton on holiday]

Get the train and have a beer with us lot Glen

[GlenSTFC]

I would but I looked at the train map and from Bracknell it really isn't practical, 4 changes! But if you're meeting for a pint before hand I'll pop in.