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Cherries: Howe's men go fifth after Crewe win (with video)
5:06pm Saturday 26th January 2013 in Sport
By Neil Meldrum
HAT-TRICK HERO: Brett Pitman scores his opener against Crewe
BRETT Pitman's hat-trick in this 3-1 win finished off a productive week for Cherries.
Six points from six planted Eddie Howe's side firmly in the League One play-off picture after the defeat against Walsall had left some questioning whether that was the best Cherries could hope for. Not on this form.
A slight wobble 15 minutes from time, when Ryan Colclough made it 2-1, was also little to worry about as Pitman's two penalties, one in each half, and goal on 67 minutes was more than enough to see off Crewe.
Howe made two changes from the side that beat Hartlepool on Tuesday night. Charlie Daniels missed out with a foot injury, with Steve Cook coming into central defence and Dan Seaborne switching to left-back.
Pitman returned to the starting line-up in place of Richard Hughes as Howe opted for a 4-4-2 set-up with Cherries back in home soil.
The home side started brightly, with Harry Arter blazing over when well placed inside the 18-yard box following Pitman's corner.
And it was the Channel Islander who put Cherries in front from the spot inside the opening 10 minutes after Marc Pugh's clever turn had drawn a foul from Adam Dugdale.
Just two minutes later, Cherries should arguably have had another penalty after Pugh went to ground again, this time under a challenge from Luke Murphy. Referee Iain Williamson waved it away.
Cherries continued to push, with Josh McQuoid's header going close thanks to Simon Francis's cross from the right - so nearly yet another assist for the right-back.
Cherries had further chances, too, Pitman narrowly missing the target with a header on 32 minutes after some intricate passing and movement between Lewis Grabban and Francis and a dipping cross from McQuoid.
On the stroke of half-time, Grabban could have made it 2-0. The striker latched on to Eunan O'Kane's precise through ball but, having rounded Crewe keeper Steve Phillips, placed his left-foot strike on the angle into the side netting.
McQuoid continued to impress after the break, but Pitman was unable steer his shot on target having been expertly played in by the midfielder.
At the other end, Max Clayton fired over the bar. Crewe were boasting plenty of the ball, but seemed unable to convert their possession into goal scoring opportunities.
Pitman climbed magnificently to get on the end of McQuoid's cross just after the hour but could only head directly into the hands of Phillips.
The absence of Daniels played into McQuoid's hands, with the majority of Cherries' best attacks coming from the right. He gave former Wessex League defender Jon Guthrie, on his full debut, a torrid time in the second half.
Still Cherries pushed and hurried. The crowd noise slowly built as they sensed the game was beginning to open up in favour of the hosts.
Phillips saved well at the near post from Grabban, but his parry from Arter's shot moments later fell to McQuoid, who crossed for Pitman to tap in his second of the afternoon.
It should have been 3-0 on 73 minutes when Phillips again parried, this time directly on to Arter's head from Francis's cross. Arter, though, almost surprised, could only nod the ball over the bar.
There was a sting in the tail, however. Mathias Pogba stormed into the box from the left channel unchallenged and substitute Colclough simply made sure his shot on target found the back of the net. 2-1 and game on.
Not for long, though.
Williamson pointed to the spot for a second time nine minutes from time after Abdul Osman had felled substitute Wes Fogden. Pitman stepped up and drilled the penalty right down the middle. Game on to game over in minutes.
Pitman's last hat-trick had been for Cherries against Peterborough in his final game before moving to Bristol City and he was replaced here by Richard Hughes just after his third. Howe would have wanted him to receive the ovation.
The result moved Cherries into fifth place in League One. They also became the division's highest scorers, bringing up their 50. Those are telling statistics.
Cherries: (4-4-2) Jalal; Francis, Cook, Elphick, Seaborne; McQuoid (Fogden, 80), Arter, O'Kane, Pugh; Grabban (Tubbs, 88), Pitman (Hughes, 83).
Unused subs: McDermott, Partington, Fletcher, Allsop.
Booked: Arter, Pugh.
Crewe: (4-4-2) Phillips; Mellor, Davis, Dugdale, Guthrie; Murphy, Osman, Inman (Colclough, 63), Moore; Pogba, Clayton (Leitch-Smith, 63).
Unused subs: Ellis, Turton, Ray, West, Garratt.
Booked: Osman.
Referee: Iain Williamson (Thatcham).
Attendance: 8,628 (280 away supporters).
Comments(58)
The Renegade Master
says...
5:12pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Well done to Brett on his hat-trick and to the team for lifting the club up to fifth, our highest placing for a long time! The promotion push is most definitely back on!
UTCIAD!
alasdair1967
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5:14pm Sat 26 Jan 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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5:24pm Sat 26 Jan 13
The Renegade Master wrote:Yes well done Brett, thats 7goals in 9 games now. Our highest position in a long time.??. Well, since Dec 28th anyway.!!!. UTCIAD
Another excellent result and along with the victory at Hartlepool in midweek was an ideal response to the poor display at Walsall.
Well done to Brett on his hat-trick and to the team for lifting the club up to fifth, our highest placing for a long time! The promotion push is most definitely back on!
UTCIAD!
gbzpto
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5:27pm Sat 26 Jan 13
alasdair1967
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5:28pm Sat 26 Jan 13
alasdair1967 wrote:Is that not 4 home matches in a row with 8 k plus
And over 8300 home supporters the faith is back maybe mr Mitchell needs to think about a temporary stand for the run in
cherry finland
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5:29pm Sat 26 Jan 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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5:32pm Sat 26 Jan 13
alasdair1967 wrote:I think our next 3 home games are against Pompey, Sheff Utd & Coventry, all of which will bring large travelling support. An extra 1,500- 2,000 seats could be needed to meet demand particulary now that we are steaming towards the summit. Great times ahead.
And over 8300 home supporters the faith is back maybe mr Mitchell needs to think about a temporary stand for the run in
Afcbpete
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5:33pm Sat 26 Jan 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:Tremendous 2nd half performance, GOOD chance went begging throughout the game, I made it we could atleast of had EIGHT!! Josh for me had an outstanding 2nd half, Eunan is such an inspiration. Arter had his customary booking and 1st half was giving the ball away far too easily. But a highly entertaining game with everything coming right in the end. Franchise will be a tough game, but we should fear no one playing like the 2nd half.
The Renegade Master wrote:Yes well done Brett, thats 7goals in 9 games now. Our highest position in a long time.??. Well, since Dec 28th anyway.!!!. UTCIAD
Another excellent result and along with the victory at Hartlepool in midweek was an ideal response to the poor display at Walsall.
Well done to Brett on his hat-trick and to the team for lifting the club up to fifth, our highest placing for a long time! The promotion push is most definitely back on!
UTCIAD!
nonnogeppetto
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5:34pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Well taken penalties and Brett could have had couple more goals today.
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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5:36pm Sat 26 Jan 13
alasdair1967 wrote:Virtually sold out in all home areas for the last 5 home games. Yeovil, Crawley, Swindon, Wigan & Crewe. Let the good times roll.
alasdair1967 wrote:Is that not 4 home matches in a row with 8 k plus
And over 8300 home supporters the faith is back maybe mr Mitchell needs to think about a temporary stand for the run in
alasdair1967
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5:40pm Sat 26 Jan 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:And with the next three home games coming up which I will miss all the more need for that temporary stand
alasdair1967 wrote:Virtually sold out in all home areas for the last 5 home games. Yeovil, Crawley, Swindon, Wigan & Crewe. Let the good times roll.
alasdair1967 wrote:Is that not 4 home matches in a row with 8 k plus
And over 8300 home supporters the faith is back maybe mr Mitchell needs to think about a temporary stand for the run in
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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5:45pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Afcbpete wrote:Not bad for a tenner was it. Giving very serious consideration about going to Franchise away next week. Not so far for me to travel, should be a good following as well. UTCIAD.
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:Tremendous 2nd half performance, GOOD chance went begging throughout the game, I made it we could atleast of had EIGHT!! Josh for me had an outstanding 2nd half, Eunan is such an inspiration. Arter had his customary booking and 1st half was giving the ball away far too easily. But a highly entertaining game with everything coming right in the end. Franchise will be a tough game, but we should fear no one playing like the 2nd half.
The Renegade Master wrote:Yes well done Brett, thats 7goals in 9 games now. Our highest position in a long time.??. Well, since Dec 28th anyway.!!!. UTCIAD
Another excellent result and along with the victory at Hartlepool in midweek was an ideal response to the poor display at Walsall.
Well done to Brett on his hat-trick and to the team for lifting the club up to fifth, our highest placing for a long time! The promotion push is most definitely back on!
UTCIAD!
Afcbpete
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5:46pm Sat 26 Jan 13
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
afcb-mark
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5:47pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Afcbpete wrote:Agree on every point, especially about Josh, he was outstanding today. The only downside if it can be classed as that is how on earth we only scored three. Like you've said we could easily have had eight.
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:Tremendous 2nd half performance, GOOD chance went begging throughout the game, I made it we could atleast of had EIGHT!! Josh for me had an outstanding 2nd half, Eunan is such an inspiration. Arter had his customary booking and 1st half was giving the ball away far too easily. But a highly entertaining game with everything coming right in the end. Franchise will be a tough game, but we should fear no one playing like the 2nd half.
The Renegade Master wrote:Yes well done Brett, thats 7goals in 9 games now. Our highest position in a long time.??. Well, since Dec 28th anyway.!!!. UTCIAD
Another excellent result and along with the victory at Hartlepool in midweek was an ideal response to the poor display at Walsall.
Well done to Brett on his hat-trick and to the team for lifting the club up to fifth, our highest placing for a long time! The promotion push is most definitely back on!
UTCIAD!
Tom Griffiths of Bransgore
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5:47pm Sat 26 Jan 13
One small disappointment, two yellow cards.
alasdair1967
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5:47pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
Afcbpete
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5:49pm Sat 26 Jan 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:Almost as near as a home game for you. You like driving, go for it :)
Afcbpete wrote:Not bad for a tenner was it. Giving very serious consideration about going to Franchise away next week. Not so far for me to travel, should be a good following as well. UTCIAD.
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:Tremendous 2nd half performance, GOOD chance went begging throughout the game, I made it we could atleast of had EIGHT!! Josh for me had an outstanding 2nd half, Eunan is such an inspiration. Arter had his customary booking and 1st half was giving the ball away far too easily. But a highly entertaining game with everything coming right in the end. Franchise will be a tough game, but we should fear no one playing like the 2nd half.
The Renegade Master wrote:Yes well done Brett, thats 7goals in 9 games now. Our highest position in a long time.??. Well, since Dec 28th anyway.!!!. UTCIAD
Another excellent result and along with the victory at Hartlepool in midweek was an ideal response to the poor display at Walsall.
Well done to Brett on his hat-trick and to the team for lifting the club up to fifth, our highest placing for a long time! The promotion push is most definitely back on!
UTCIAD!
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
says...
6:05pm Sat 26 Jan 13
alasdair1967 wrote:Dont be to harsh on our dear friend shminto, i actually think he is a bit of a lucky omen for us. Just hope he "NEVER" starts predicting resounding wins for us, not with his pathetic level of sucess anyway.!!!!. Keep up the negativity shminto.
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
Justin Otherfan
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6:10pm Sat 26 Jan 13
alasdair1967 wrote:I think the man in question could make you rich. Read his moaning drivel, sorry predictions, on here and then simply visit the bookies and place a tenner on the exact opposite. You woul be quids in every week. How can one man get it so wrong so often? As long as he keeps predicting our downfall we should have a great finish to the season.
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
AFCBade
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6:29pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Deejaycee
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6:32pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Justin Otherfan wrote:One things for sure, he'll (smhinto that is) will be back before the MK Dons game with "expert" analysis.
alasdair1967 wrote:I think the man in question could make you rich. Read his moaning drivel, sorry predictions, on here and then simply visit the bookies and place a tenner on the exact opposite. You woul be quids in every week. How can one man get it so wrong so often? As long as he keeps predicting our downfall we should have a great finish to the season.
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
Verwoodcherrry
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6:34pm Sat 26 Jan 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
says...
6:35pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Justin Otherfan wrote:Thing with shminto is, if he keeps posting the same crap every week, by the law of averages sooner or later he will get one right. And by god, he will certainly be on here letting us know when/if that happens.
alasdair1967 wrote:I think the man in question could make you rich. Read his moaning drivel, sorry predictions, on here and then simply visit the bookies and place a tenner on the exact opposite. You woul be quids in every week. How can one man get it so wrong so often? As long as he keeps predicting our downfall we should have a great finish to the season.
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
stjxf12
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6:35pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Justin Otherfan wrote:How can one man get it so wrong so often? Are we talking Shminto or Paul Groves
alasdair1967 wrote:I think the man in question could make you rich. Read his moaning drivel, sorry predictions, on here and then simply visit the bookies and place a tenner on the exact opposite. You woul be quids in every week. How can one man get it so wrong so often? As long as he keeps predicting our downfall we should have a great finish to the season.
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
boyerboy
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6:41pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Nice to see Josh coming back to his best, shame the Hitman didn`t get on the end of his shots today - i reckon a double hat rick could have been on the cards! (I am just being greedy). credit to Crewe they played footie with us and the second half was an advert for our division.Arter was again showing touches of brilliance and being reckless !
bobsworthforever
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6:50pm Sat 26 Jan 13
stjxf12
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6:50pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Resolute defending .awesome shift from the midfield and 3 goals to boot.
Up to 5th and the divisions top scorers.
Well done you mighty Cherries.UTCIAD
nonnogeppetto
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7:07pm Sat 26 Jan 13
I recall at some point or other that his dad attends home matches.
I have an idea how some of the posting from you know who are constructed.
Dad most likely is not computer savvy so dad asks son to write up comments - son has no idea what dad is on about so he makes ups some far fetched predictions and slaps it on the Echo web page.
Now a prediction of my own>
If
Jalal; Francis, Cook, Elphick, Seaborne; McQuoid Fogden, Arter, O'Kane, Pugh; Grabban Tubbs, Pitman
are missing next Saturday I will predict that it will be very dodgy and all we can hope for is a draw!!!!!!!! No I am not mad just had couple glasses of wine thats all!!
RedhillPete
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7:12pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Thankfully Eddie and Jason got them going in the second half and only saw one winner.
our second unbeaten run is now well underway. 50 goals - that's entertainment!
Square Old Codger
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7:21pm Sat 26 Jan 13
West moors 1
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7:22pm Sat 26 Jan 13
oxoncherry2
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7:45pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Justin Otherfan wrote:He is teasing you!
alasdair1967 wrote:I think the man in question could make you rich. Read his moaning drivel, sorry predictions, on here and then simply visit the bookies and place a tenner on the exact opposite. You woul be quids in every week. How can one man get it so wrong so often? As long as he keeps predicting our downfall we should have a great finish to the season.
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
Couchy125
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8:14pm Sat 26 Jan 13
TedMacsCherryPants
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8:17pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Bring on MK Dogs next week, even persuaded my wife to go!!! More goals, more points please Cherries!!!
Ee I Eee I EE I ohhhh!!!
mattblackthehat
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8:49pm Sat 26 Jan 13
stjxf12 wrote:Say what you like about Smhinto, at least he has got the balls to come on here and give his honest opinion, and take his fair share of flack for being a glass half empty king of guy. I'd be FAR more interested to get an update from Peterfrance! Come on Mr France, how those g&t's going down lately?
Justin Otherfan wrote:How can one man get it so wrong so often? Are we talking Shminto or Paul Groves
alasdair1967 wrote:I think the man in question could make you rich. Read his moaning drivel, sorry predictions, on here and then simply visit the bookies and place a tenner on the exact opposite. You woul be quids in every week. How can one man get it so wrong so often? As long as he keeps predicting our downfall we should have a great finish to the season.
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
bibocherry
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9:00pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Julian1963
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9:06pm Sat 26 Jan 13
mattblackthehat wrote:He wants them to lose lol
stjxf12 wrote:Say what you like about Smhinto, at least he has got the balls to come on here and give his honest opinion, and take his fair share of flack for being a glass half empty king of guy. I'd be FAR more interested to get an update from Peterfrance! Come on Mr France, how those g&t's going down lately?
Justin Otherfan wrote:How can one man get it so wrong so often? Are we talking Shminto or Paul Groves
alasdair1967 wrote:I think the man in question could make you rich. Read his moaning drivel, sorry predictions, on here and then simply visit the bookies and place a tenner on the exact opposite. You woul be quids in every week. How can one man get it so wrong so often? As long as he keeps predicting our downfall we should have a great finish to the season.
Afcbpete wrote:The very same man lol
alasdair1967 wrote:I've heard of "The Dorset Knob", they have one in Lincs as well. He's entitled to his opinion, but he makes himself look SO stupid and the laugh is, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. Delighted for him, because no one else can ever make any sense from his posts....
Absolutely fantastic result I will be watching scores from afar until the 16th February could we by then be in automatic promotion place (have not checked fixtures prior to writing) well our friend from Lincoln has YET again got egg on his face see his predictions on the match day live story onwards and upwards
UTCIAD
rogthedodge123
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9:23pm Sat 26 Jan 13
and slotted a couple of chances into the bottom corners instead of the attempted curlers up high,I said we would be top by easter and Im convinced more than ever that will be the case and as Ive said before we have the best team,the best manager and a fantastic bunch of supporters,
Me and my boys are very proud to be cherries fans.
big_afcb_fan
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9:55pm Sat 26 Jan 13
utciad.
big_afcb_fan
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10:06pm Sat 26 Jan 13
8:38am Sat 26 Jan 13
Class player. Come back when your ready Shaun.
Big game today and big crowd 3-1 to us :)
shouldn't milk it but couldn't resist!!
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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10:31pm Sat 26 Jan 13
raybren
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10:34pm Sat 26 Jan 13
injury today,shows the measure of the
man and the spirit of the squad.
jakeysredd
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10:48pm Sat 26 Jan 13
BackOfTheNet
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11:02pm Sat 26 Jan 13
...although do expect a small attendance boost at any local non-league teams playing at home :)
Another great win today, starting to look like a play-off position is ours.
deanmatthews1966
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12:10am Sun 27 Jan 13
You can do it Boscombe.
As the Pointer Sisters once said
"I'm so excited"
pehf1rules
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12:26am Sun 27 Jan 13
longtimefanlongwayaway
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12:48am Sun 27 Jan 13
Richard 1976
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7:19am Sun 27 Jan 13
eaststandman
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9:27am Sun 27 Jan 13
BackOfTheNet wrote:Thats the whole point.
Many of us will never pay money to support the franchising of football teams, so don't expect that many away fans next week...
...although do expect a small attendance boost at any local non-league teams playing at home :)
Another great win today, starting to look like a play-off position is ours.
We're not going there to support a franchise - we're going to show a franchise how a real football club is supported.
Unless you're a MK fan, we're all there to support AFCB. And there's gonna be a lot of us !!
hedge end bob
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10:19am Sun 27 Jan 13
Afcbpete
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10:57am Sun 27 Jan 13
eaststandman wrote:Completely agree here. AFCB need our support regardless of the politics surrounding Franchise. Times are tough for many of us, but IF it's at all possible get to as MANY games home and away as you can. The year Arry took us up as Champions I was lucky enough to be able to get to 23 of the last 26 games and those times will always be there in the memory. Times like this are rare for us, so grab them while you can, you only live once!!! UTCIAD
BackOfTheNet wrote:Thats the whole point.
Many of us will never pay money to support the franchising of football teams, so don't expect that many away fans next week...
...although do expect a small attendance boost at any local non-league teams playing at home :)
Another great win today, starting to look like a play-off position is ours.
We're not going there to support a franchise - we're going to show a franchise how a real football club is supported.
Unless you're a MK fan, we're all there to support AFCB. And there's gonna be a lot of us !!
Dukecherry
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12:30pm Sun 27 Jan 13
The man is absolute class and playing to make up for wasted opportunities under his predecessors does not seem to phase him.
Dukecherry
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12:58pm Sun 27 Jan 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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1:05pm Sun 27 Jan 13
Afcbpete wrote:Who could ever forget the Swindon & Fulham away matches back in 87 such terrific support.
eaststandman wrote:Completely agree here. AFCB need our support regardless of the politics surrounding Franchise. Times are tough for many of us, but IF it's at all possible get to as MANY games home and away as you can. The year Arry took us up as Champions I was lucky enough to be able to get to 23 of the last 26 games and those times will always be there in the memory. Times like this are rare for us, so grab them while you can, you only live once!!! UTCIAD
BackOfTheNet wrote:Thats the whole point.
Many of us will never pay money to support the franchising of football teams, so don't expect that many away fans next week...
...although do expect a small attendance boost at any local non-league teams playing at home :)
Another great win today, starting to look like a play-off position is ours.
We're not going there to support a franchise - we're going to show a franchise how a real football club is supported.
Unless you're a MK fan, we're all there to support AFCB. And there's gonna be a lot of us !!
Need to mobilise the barmy army up to MK next saturday and give the boys our backing. We can turn this into a home game atmosphere which could make all the difference.
snookerman
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1:43pm Sun 27 Jan 13
Couchy125 wrote:I was sitting or do you mean Sunday? Where is Dean Court ?
I was sat next to a family in the north stand. Who travel to dean court all the way from Northampton.total respect to you all. Up the cherries.
Deejaycee
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2:52pm Sun 27 Jan 13
snookerman wrote:Not quite correct there Snookerman.
Couchy125 wrote:I was sitting or do you mean Sunday? Where is Dean Court ?
I was sat next to a family in the north stand. Who travel to dean court all the way from Northampton.total respect to you all. Up the cherries.
Sitting is usually expressed in the present tense. As it was yesterday, sat would probably be more correct.
However, if you want to be precise, it would be more correct to say "I was seated".
jakeysredd
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9:09pm Mon 28 Jan 13
BackOfTheNet wrote:So they are a franchise football club so what, support the cherries, what about the Yeovil away game, 40 miles up the road should of filled that end, can understand it was the groves era but this isa huge game now, get up there !!
Many of us will never pay money to support the franchising of football teams, so don't expect that many away fans next week...
...although do expect a small attendance boost at any local non-league teams playing at home :)
Another great win today, starting to look like a play-off position is ours.
alasdair1967 says...
5:11pm Sat 26 Jan 13
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