The League One playoffs jumped into life tonight with a pulsating game between Leeds United and Carlisle United at Elland Road. I was set to start to draw parallels between us being 2-0 up after the away leg at Yeovil last season, and of course ultimately failing dismally, which would have offered Leeds some solace [...]
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Boredom rules supreme, and since the most repetitive rumour is that we’re after wantaway striker Robert Earnshaw from Derby, and indeed, they have apparently accepted an offer for him, I got to thinking about his nickname ‘Earnie’.. this led me to thinking about Benny Hill’s song about a Milkman called Ernie, and one thing kind [...]
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We all know what happens when the season finishes, the rumours start in earnest – you only need to check one or two of the forums to see some outlandish claims being made. My favourite (and quite persistent) one at the moment is the return of Marlon Harewood next season. Not that I believe it, [...]
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Whilst Manchester United are celebrating an unsurprising title, despite putting four goals past their respective opponents, Reading and Birmingham City will be joining Derby County (whose fate was confirmed back in March), and of course joining us, in The Championship next season. The UEFA cup place that Villa had a slim chance of snatching remains [...]
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I’ve mentioned David Peace’s novel based on Clough’s famous 44 days at Leeds United, but always from the position of supreme ignorance of never having read it. Many of you commented, quite rightly, that I should – despite my reservations having heard the reaction of the Clough family to the tome. However, I have relented [...]
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In seasons past (or indeed, through the seasons before us?!) we’ve either been in the thick of playoff action, or looking bitterly wishing we at least had a chance in this lottery of attaining promotion. Having steeled myself for our involvement this year, it’s been great to pay just a passing interest to the games [...]
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The club claims an average increase of 10%, I make it around 12% – casting my eye down the list of prices, then I would say I’m satisfied rather than pleased. If we take a few of their renewal rates and divide them by 23 for a ‘per match’ basis, then it does start to [...]
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Hats half-off to the powers-that-be at Forest, I was anticipating the usual wait ’til some time at the end of May or the start of June until they announced season ticket prices; but apparently they’ll be available on the Official Site at some point tomorrow. Given the residual feelings of euphoria most of us are [...]
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It’s no great surprise really, six wins out of seven – and a draw – have been enough not only to snatch Forest automatic promotion, but enough to snag the manager of the month award for April/May; an award he’s not picked up since November 2007. So a big congratulations to Smoulds, who quite prophetically [...]
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No? Me either! Here are some more to enjoy – no goals this time, just the aftermath of the game and what it meant to the players and staff alike, not to mention the fans. Keep an eye out for Terry the Kitman who makes a fairly prominent appearance!! Whatever would we have done without [...]
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