Yes Alan I was considering closing it because I spend a lot of time preventing scammers and hackers and nobody really is using it.

Your efforts are appreciated Mr Administrator, haven't posted recently, but always look in now and then.

I also hope you do not close this forum Gary as I previously used to enjoy reading fellow supporters views on various topics relating to the club.
What we do not want, as was the previous cause for concern is personal attacks upon individuals and negativity.
Being unable to get to games at present, any info regarding the team and the players I can only glean from this site.
As for the recent video submitted by Barnsy I found that very entertaining  and was the next best thing to attending the game, more please!
There was a post suggesting a certain degree of optimism should be evident regarding the teams current performances and results, i know there is a long way to go ( should we be allowed to finish the season!) but i also feel this might be the season for at least a playoff finish.
Just can not wait untill i can at last see a game live, be iit home or away.

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Gary, have sent you a personal message

The team is decent Alan with so many changes last night we did well against a oppo who was overwhelmed with the crowd and didn’t really put up much resistance.
Gary Rose is a special keeper who barks all game at the defence. He looks like a keeper who puts the fear into defenders to do their job and has the quality to back it. The senior players are very good at the moment and Dan Williams and Troy look useful and fast. I would still like to see a LWB with a left foot, Young Levi did well but for me isn’t a LWB.
What we also have in the players is not just a will to win but a will to fight if needed. There is a edge to some of the players like Jake Rose who is not just a baller but will go toe to toe with anyone which we have missed that nasty side of the game.
That’s the good news , I still have concerns which I am hope you allow me to about our non contractual arrangement with players and FW Consultants. I also have concerns how we would do under the current arrangement if we go up . I have been watching a lot of Premier football lately after being invited by various people and I have to say the golf in class is a worry. The kids will be playing against fitter , better stronger seasoned adult players and I think will struggle.
For now we can enjoy a increase in support, which are not all ground hoppers , they are new Tooting fans. A large credit needs to go to Steve Harold and friends. The atmosphere at games Alan is like a dream. Honestly it is amazing to see. With a current winning team which the managers have to take credit for and with the new support Mr Adkins has a real chance to build a brilliant football club with such great history. I just hope he takes it and doesn’t cut the budget once we get promoted again. If he doesn’t than I feel that old supporters may return and we could dare to dream of becoming  a decent Premier league club which after 45 years of hurt would be enough for me .

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Having not contributed for some time I just thought that I would comment on the Yeovil/Tooting video on Roger Ramone's twitter site. It brings back memories of a fabulous day when I travelled with the team to Yeovil not expecting too much. When we went 3-0 up I couldn't believe it. We were under tremendous pressure and held out for a great 3-2 victory. There is some film of our committee including John Goddard, Frank Jannaway and a very young dark haired Chris Jackson. Graham Poll was excellent that day, despite being under considerable pressure from the Yeovil players.  

Thank-you for the information regarding the team, the crowd and all the other information. I just can not wait to watch a game again and take in the atmosphere.
I really do miss my Saturdays and weekdays games, and like yourself, a lot of credit has to go to all those people behind the scenes who are making such a difference.
Long may it continue.

Even though i don't go as often as I use to i still enjoy dipping into this forum

Was at the Staines game, and despite the contentious red card we killed the game off in the last 20 mins

I have seen the Yeovil video, 1988/89 I think. I wss there, and remember the Yeovil bar not serving Toots fans after the game. Yeovil only lost one other home game that season, QPR in THE FA Cup

Keep up the good work Gary

Hi Gary,
The posting of the Yeovil game was on October 20th on Roger Ramone's twitter site.
It's on You Tube so it should be easy to find.
The match was played in 1988 and from memory the Yeovil directors were quite sporting.
Read above that the Tooting fans couldn't get a drink at the bar, and if it's true that's terrible.
I remember talking to Trevor Ford in later years, who was managing Bromley at the time of the Yeovil game and he was astounded when the result came through. Bromley were challenging Yeovil for top spot.