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The Barmy Bog End Army » v Knaphill » 25/2/2024 11:11 am

Andy Mc
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Beaten by the better side. Bigger, stronger, more organised and more knowhow. We were restricted to a couple of half chances and didn't deserve anything out of the game. After the great midweek performance at Croydon Athletic I was a bit disappointed we didn't threaten their goal a bit more but they were just that bit too good for us.

One complaint from the home fans was Knaphills constant playacting and going down at every opportunity, which the weak officials fell for every time. We also had a mysery red red card towards the end of the game, but by that time I think we all knew we were going to finish the match empty handed.

Farnham away next Saturday is going to be interesting!



 

The Barmy Bog End Army » Knaphill tomorrow » 24/2/2024 10:07 am

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I can't see a repeat of that game, Chris. We've improved greatly since then and if we can defend as well as we did on Tuesday at Croydon Athletic we've got a good chance of winning the game. Hopefully our recent good form will result in a decent crowd this afternoon.

The Barmy Bog End Army » v Camberley Town » 11/2/2024 9:02 am

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On paper, two pretty evenly matched sides. And so it proved. Not much to separate the teams, not much quality on show and both goalkeepers had mainly kicking duties to keep themselves occupied. 3 points though, and that is welcome whatever way it comes. Camberley may well say they deserved a point, and they could be right. If the normally reliable Shay Brennan had put away a seemingly easy chance late in the game the last ten minutes wouldn't have been so nerve wracking.

The Barmy Bog End Army » Hurrah! » 28/1/2024 10:31 am

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Didn't go but noticed 3 more goals for Shay Brennan. The only class player we have, at this rate he is going to get way over 30 league goals in his debut season for us. Has anyone else done this. Paul Vines, Nigel Webb maybe?

The Barmy Bog End Army » v Epsom & Ewell » 31/12/2023 4:07 pm

Andy Mc
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The old football cliche 'game of two halves' could have been written for this game. Having dominated the first half, we totally failed to turn up for the second half. How does that happen? Doesn't say much for the half time team talk. We had no answer to Epsom and they ran out easy winners in the end
Excellent away support as usual.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » The Emperor has got no clothes on » 26/12/2023 4:39 pm

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I would, amongst many others, be very disappointed if Jamie could not make a success of this. It would be sad to see his legacy as a playing legend at the club spoiled by a perceived failure as manager.  At the moment I have not heard anybody question his position, all criticism has rightly been aimed at the owner.

I believe Jamie will turn this round, we're on a terrible run of form at the moment but we've recently been losing by the odd goal, once we get players back we should start to turn those losses into draws and wins.

Are we really struggling to attract players? Why would that be? I could see that being the case during the last management disaster but not now, surely the word has got round now that it is all changed?
I don't know if our playing budget is considered low for this league, but it must be at least as good as many other clubs in this division. Decent players have avoided this club like the plague for the last 5 years and who can blame them. Maybe it takes more than a change of manager to turn that around. Yes, money makes things easier, but its no guarantee, countless clubs have found that out over the years. Adkins is not going to open the purse strings so we are going to have to compete the hard way against the other teams in this division. If Jamie can transfer his talent as a player, his determination to win, his enthusiasm and work ethic over to management, then I'm confident we'll see results turn our way.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » v Redhill » 19/11/2023 3:23 pm

Andy Mc
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Didn't O'Brien get our Man of the Match award, after being on the pitch for 10 minutes. Sums the situation up perfectly.

The Barmy Bog End Army » Fun memories » 19/11/2023 3:07 pm

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I remember the Bracknell away own goal very well. Our keeper, can't recall the name, had the habit of letting any back pass from our left side, come right across his body whilst thinking what he was going to do next. On this occasion he thought about it a bit too long and the ball rolled slowly into the net, to the great ammusement of the Bracknell fans behind the goal. Our left back (Simeone, was it?) just held his head in his hands with shock lol.

The Barmy Bog End Army » v Redhill » 19/11/2023 1:09 pm

Andy Mc
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Well that was a grim afternoons entertainment. Four nil down inside half an hour and it could have been double that. We were totally outclassed all over the pitch with our defence virtually non existent and Redhill were able to stroll past our hapless back four at will.  Most of our problems seemed to come from our left side with the painfully slow Justus completely unsuited to the left back role, have we not got anyone as alternative? The return of Alex Penfold from injury also did not go well, an early booking for for him and his inability too keep his cool and his constant confrontations with the officials got him sinbinned after about 30 minutes. I was surprised to see him appear at the start of the second half, especially as we had a new centre back on the bench. He eventually got himself subbed after an ugly foulmouthed exchange with our manager. Where this leaves his future at the club, who knows?
A slight improvement in the second half, although I think that was more to do with Redhill taking their foot of the gas, the obligatory goal from Brennan at least gave as something to cheer about. Some major improvements to our squad needs to happen quickly, especially to our back four, if we want to stop us sliding down the table.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » ....and it's all gone quiet over....here? » 18/11/2023 11:46 am

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That happens on any football club forum, when there's more to moan about you get more opinion and comment.
As for this season, as Chris says, a more settled squad would help us, I suppose Jamie is still trying to improve our team so a few comings and goings is inevitable. I see a new centre back has arrived, hopefully he can help stop silly goals still being conceded.

Now we know the Combined Counties is better than we thought it would be, being mid table in November should not be too much of a surprise, if we finish there in April it should not be seen as a failure, if we are competing for playoffs that would be a bonus.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » Open Plea To The Football Gods » 29/10/2023 10:36 am

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A game of two halves. An appalling first half, devoid of any quality from either side, it felt like an end of season game with nothing to play for. A different story after the break with the only class player on the pitch, Shay Brennan, making the difference. Two goals and unselfishly setting up the third made the Man of The Match award an easy decision. A great atmosphere in the ground, it doesn't take much to bring the fans back, just a winning team.

The Barmy Bog End Army » Match report v Abbey Rangers » 15/10/2023 9:53 am

Andy Mc
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Didn't go as had other commitments. Whoever was calling for a defence coach a while back should be happy. If we've started to become hard to beat, I'll take that at the moment, the goals will come and I'm confident we'll be competing around the playoff places come the end of the season. Losing Brennan every few weeks is a major handicap that needs to be overcome, finding goalscorers even at this level seems to be difficult but I'm sure this is being looked at. This campaign was always going to have its ups and downs and the great start probably gave us a false sense of superiority, now reality has kicked in, the chances are we won't get promoted this time. Have patience and I'm sure it will come good in the end.

The Barmy Bog End Army » Knaphill v Tooting » 01/10/2023 1:07 pm

Andy Mc
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I think this league is a lot better than we gave it credit for before the season started. I think we're still going in the right direction, despite recent results. We have a new management team and whole new squad of players, so its not reasonable to expect us to hit the ground running and get results every week.
I think Jamie still has the support of the fans and its still better than we've had to endure for the last few seasons.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » 2 wins out of 2 in the league » 16/8/2023 7:05 pm

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It was a funny old game, the scoreline flattered us somewhat. In the first half we were defensively woeful, mainly due to a strangely out of sorts Sol PB, who had a 45 minutes to try and forget. We could have conceded 6 in the half and for us to go two up was completely against the run of play. To go in at two all at the break was the least that Balham deserved. Sol PB did not come back out for the second half, as much for his own benefit as well as the team, with Lewis Gonsalves replacing him. Tooting gradually took control of the game and Balham looked less effective as the half went on. 4 goals for Shay Brennan, a great night for him, and a just about deserved 3 points for the Terrors.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » Ticket prices » 24/7/2023 6:04 pm

Andy Mc
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Hi Gary, it would do if the beers were there. Poor choice and running out of the stuff have been frequent complaints.

The Barmy Bog End Army » Ticket prices » 24/7/2023 5:11 pm

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The best way to enhance the matchday experience is to start winning games at home, something we haven't done for years. No gimmicks required. A winning team improves the mood and atmosphere in the stadium.
As for the bar, first off, remove that ridiculous screen, its impersonal and not required, Covid is not an issue. Get some actual beer in and drop the prices, there are pubs nearby that are cheaper and fans in recent seasons have used these instead of our dismal bar. And sort the toilets out.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » Ticket prices » 24/7/2023 11:09 am

Andy Mc
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Welcome news and completely the right thing to do. Financially it might not make much difference, 2 quid does not seem much but some fans will stay away if they think they are being ripped off. More fans at 8 quid versus less fans at a tenner will maybe work out about the same.

The Barmy Bog End Army » Chances of Promotion » 03/7/2023 5:20 pm

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Too early to tell at this stage, obviously.  I don't know too much about the Combined Counties League, who are the big teams, who's got ambition, who's got money etc. Adkins is probably hoping for a swift return to the Isthmian without upsetting his bank balance too much, but what are the chances of this?  Croydon Athletic, could run away with it with their new wealthy owners. Any other clubs with a bit of money and ambition could put us out of contention straight away.

Other Non-League Clubs and Former Players » AFC Croydon Athletic - Change of Ownership » 03/7/2023 5:07 pm

Andy Mc
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Very interesting to see how this one develops. Will the consortium throw money at this from the start ? Or improve the ground and grow the team slowly, maybe aiming for promotion the season after next, who knows. Maybe Mikael Antonio will get in on the act and make Adkins an offer.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » Season Ticket Price » 11/6/2023 12:24 pm

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I never thought for a minute that Adkins would reduce admission prices even after relegation. He's probably hoping for a positive pre season and a good start to the coming campaign, and that the fans will come flooding back and forget that they are paying top money for a crap standard of football. We'll have to wait and see on that one.

The Barmy Bog End Army » Season Ticket Price » 11/6/2023 11:10 am

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Mike  I wouldn't go as far to say T&M Wanderers was a miserable failure, it takes a lot to get a team of the ground with very  little financial backing and I think Stan did a great job in trying to do that. Yes, it didn't succeed in the end but it was a valiant effort. We thought at the time we were in a bad place, with Adkins pulling the plug on 1st team funding, but we're in a far worse situation now. Had Stan started his project in more recent times the chances of success would be far greater.

The Barmy Bog End Army » Supporters Club End of Season Report » 16/5/2023 5:14 am

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Mikem your response is uncalled for and completely over the top. The tone and language used is inappropriate in this case. The activities of the supporters club had no bearing on us getting relegated, that was going to happen whatever they did. You now have some answers to your questions.

We have reason to be a little bit more optimistic now with a new management team in place, years late we all know, but it is something to look forward to, so please, no unjustified criticism of other supporters doing their best.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » Welcome Back Jamie.. » 13/5/2023 9:46 am

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Well that was a big moment when I found out yesterday. Jamie is my favorite ever Tooting player, talented on the pitch, dedicated to the sport and a great attitude that rubs off on players around him. We were never going to get an experienced manager at T&M, this is a clever move from Adkins, another, presumably, low cost option with the added attraction of Jamie being a much loved character at Imperial Fields and  will get the fans onside straight away.
As usual, more questions that need answers, has he got a decent budget? Can he bring in his own staff and players? Will he have youth players forced on him? Can he run the team without Adkins and Bosah interference? I hope Jamie has assurances that he can go about his job his own way otherwise we will be no further ahead. Overall a positive move that gives fans optimism for the future, something that we haven't had much of for a long time.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » Whats the difference (question from Dave Irons ) » 08/5/2023 9:55 am

Andy Mc
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I doubt there will be a shortage of candidates who think they can do a job as manager at T&M. Getting the right man for the job is another matter. Most experienced managers won't touch our club with a bargepole with Adkins here, and with Bosah still in the background implementing the 'football plan', I fear all we are going to get is a young inexperienced coach who just wants to get on the managerial ladder and will agree to anything that Adkins tells him.
If Daryl Coleman has any managerial ambitions, he's better off starting somewhere else.
 

The Barmy Bog End Army » 2 years later: » 07/5/2023 10:55 am

Andy Mc
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More cobblers from the club. He takes pride in what he's done? Recently married and wants to spend more time with his family? Nothing about being the worst manager the club has ever had. And still staying on to oversee and advance the ' football plan'.
Glad he's gone but not happy he will have a role at the club.
 

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