Best wishes for today and the coming season.......

[Blind Bigot]

The first day of the season is always very special isn't it? When I got up this morning the old 'tingle' of excitement was there in abundance. I suppose if I lose that on match days I'll stop going. Optimism is the order of the day, with dreams of a good start, a decent Cup run and a high league position in May. No matter which team you support everyone feels the same. (Even my mates who are Leeds Utd fans feel it!)

 

In a more sober note I'm very sorry that Charlie's gone, losing a prolific scorer is always a blow but at least I can look forward to seeing him in Southend Utd colours in League One this year. Not that that's much consolation. And Leaveing Sodje is sad of course, he apparent played a blinder after coming on as sub for York last week.

 

Generally the first game is so packed with positive vibes, even if it goes pear-shaped (Huddersfield Town have only one their opening fixture on 6 occasions out of 21 attempts) we all know there's another 45 games to get it right. But then again if we get off to 'a flyer' the excitement reaches incredible heights.

 

So Good Luck today Fleet. Another name, another milestone, another season and hopefully another promotion!

 

Regards to All!

 

BB

[seaviewred]

Off on my hols today, so will miss first match.....Good luck for today and will be trying to get hold of a English paper to scan results Sunday morning...cant wait to get back for Halifax game.

 

EUFC 3 NORTHWICH 0

[Ian_D]

On that note, best wishes from Turkey, the vibe has travelled accross Europe! Will be following the lads all the way today, and ofcourse, bring on the Salisbury!

[Graham S]

Ian

 

That's more than one message you've managed to fire off from Turkey. Are you like me in Slovenia last year - sneaking onto the balcony every moment the other half is otherwise engaged & hitching onto the hotel's wireless connection? Risky business. Captain Laptop nearly became a victim of computercide via falling from a great height, when bad wife caught me listening in to commentary instead of getting ready to go out.

 

Thanks for the message, BB. Good luck against Walsall.

 

Graham S

 

 

[Ian_D]

Haha, dont worry, all is in check! I'm allowed the connection, and I forced the parents to go out today so I could listen to Lord Chas' and Greenies commentry in peace.

 

But thanks for your concern

 

[Alan W (GNFC)]

Well, BB , you must be happy tonight as both the Fleet & the Terriers have 100% records - I dont think our recent record on the first day has been that good either, so its good that thats the case - long may it continue!

[Graham S]

Originally Posted By: Graham S

Thanks for the message, BB. Good luck against Walsall.

Doh! Early onset dementia, again. Temporarily confused your fixture with another friend from the north, whose side drew at Walsall today, while the Terriers were beaing Yeovil.

[Alan W (GNFC)]

Just coming back to this thread, I think that the last time we won on the 1st day was when we won promotion from the Ryman in 2001/2, so I hope thats a good omen for this season!

[The Doctor]

Remembering that game when Kingstonian, recently relegated from the conference were strongly fancied to beat us easily that day; makes me realise how far we have come since then. Then look at the other side of the coin, and look at where Kingstonian are now.

[Red Neck]

Remember it well, first game of the season away to the 'mighty' Kingstonian. Was very impressed with thier keeper, Lance Key.

[Stu M]

Paul Booth scored, and Craig Rocastle was in the team as I recall.