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http://www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/west ... -28802708/

There is the link to the Nicky Forster story. Wouldn't mind if he got it to be honest. Although it does look like he is applying for anything going at the moment.

Looking at the team finishing one place below Hayes and Yeading and I am even more thankful we won the Playoff final 2 seasons ago!

Jeff wrote:Interesting.........

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13596363.stm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You don't think, do you????

I sure hope not! Don't think it is likely though so I won't be worrying.

Hold on, this is Torquay United......PANIC!

CP Gull wrote:
I'm sure it was, but let's face facts he wouldn't be interested.

Of course he wouldn't, I'm surprised he didn't end up at Sheff Utd to be honest but absolutely no chance of him coming to Torquay.

Just to clarify when I said "those arround me" when referring to substitutions, I meant the people sitting around me at Old Trafford.

CP Gull wrote: Unfortunately Robbins left Championship side Barnsley through his own choice because he felt the playing budget on offer wasn't competitive enough ... so I somehow doubt what we would be able to offer would satisfy him!

Like I have said on other threads, I think our financial situation dictates that we will end up with a rookie Manager/Head Coach possibly combined witha playing role - but I really hope if we do go down that road that we have an older head to guide him - someone like Bruce Rioch. Now don't get me wrong if Rioch expects the sort of money he has earnt in the past we have no chance in bringing him in BUT if he still has the hunger and desire to be involved at 64 years of age and (hopefully) money isn't a major concern then he would be an excellent choice to guide a rookie.

Alternatively, perhaps we should look at the BSP and consider the likes of Burr(Kiddie), Bogie (Gateshead), Haylock (H&Y) or even Brittain (Bath).

It was a little bit more than just the playing budget that forced Robins out.

Now Buckle has moved on I don't feel the need to say too much about him. That era is finished now and whatever people may think of him he got us back into the league, whether by luck or judgement. Staring the alternative in the face (still being in the BSP) I would take the luck every time. However he did it he was the manager and the record books (and his CV) will always show two trips to Wembley, 2 Playoff finals and a promotion. Any other opinions of the man or his style are now largely redundant. So good luck Paul Buckle, I wonder if the grass really is greener.....

The main focus now is the summer which will shape our season. It really could go any way. We have seen great players here before and a manager with a contact book may be able to convince a few players that the English Riviera is the place to be. Chris Hargreaves is not that manager. Sure he will be cheap, but he is not ready and will ultimately cost us more. Although I am happy to be proved wrong. I dont think any of our former players should be considered. It is not fair on them (and is slightly remeniscent of what Lubos was stitched up with) and it is not fair on us, the fans, who want to keep untarnished memories of their association with the club.

I would take a manager who has had a couple seasons at BSP level or above, who maybe plays nice football, and I would happily settle for any position from 22nd up next season.

Maybe a Plan B? Although I don't agree with those around me moaning about substitutions being too late on Saturday, I would argue they came too soon, although maybe Kee should have gone, but we had the momentum and were on the attack and for me the substitutions were pointless and killed the game.

A couple of decent deals and someone who uses the loan system properly and we could make the playoffs again.

I think I will wait and see what the next month or so reveals.

One thing I will say is that Damien Davey is essential for next season. (or if he leaves i'll take the job lol)

Just a thought....

Buckle has stated that he wants to manage at as high a level as possible. That being said it doesn't have to be straight away. At the moment his stock is high with those looking in on what he has achieved here and he is able to bargain off that. If he stayed with Torquay should we be promoted then fair enough it will be at a higher level than Rovers. However with the likely budget and probably very little increase in attendance (especially if we are losing) then it is very likely that next season will be spent staving off relegation. His momentum would be lost and his name will not be on anybodies lips. Rovers on the other hand should at least make the play offs next season and with another promotion on his CV or playoff final appearence he has the opportunity to progress further.

His heart may well urge him to stay and see how far he can go with us but his head must be saying that in a season the two clubs could realistically have swapped places or at least be at the same level and unfortunately I suspect Rovers' platform to grow is bigger than our own.

Mind you nothing is certain in football, working at Barnsley I should certainly know that!

tommyg wrote:
I thought you couldn't choose what block you want unless you're in the Singers Section? I assumed that if you pay £36 you get lumbered in the corner until that bit sells out and then they move inwards to the upper tier. My head hurts. Not sure where to sit. I'd like to with the singers but don't want to be too close to the front.

I was able to choose behind the goal when I asked for £36 pound tickets on the phone. As stated before though the guy sounded asleep/bored/annoyed so fingers crossed I get what I asked for.

http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestN ... 77,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

From the stevenage website. Final sentance reads:

"All tickets unsold will then be returned to Old Trafford and made available on the day."

Great! After constantly dialling and redialling this morning (after 4 hours of it yesterday!), the phone finally connecting (it did that twice yesterday too) and SOMEONE ACTUALLY ANSWERING! (did not happen yesterday) I happily buy a ticket! No problem paying for delivery the £5 is a lot cheaper than the 600 mile round trip to Torquay!

Was feeing quite pleased until I checked back in here to find that the singing section has been organised. But they wont swap sections over the phone, DOH!

Ah well at least I will be there.