Cherries: Lowe phones Elphick to apologise

5:15pm Tuesday 5th February 2013 in Sport

UNDER-fire MK Dons striker Ryan Lowe has phoned Tommy Elphick to apologise for the horror tackle that left the defender with an injured knee.

Lowe's X-rated challenge on on the Cherries captain during the first-half of Saturday's 3-0 win at stadium:mk sparked a furious reaction from fans and Elphick's team-mates.

But Elphick, who is facing a two to three-week spell on the sidelines, this evening confirmed Lowe had called to say sorry.

Elphick tweeted: "Fair play to Ryan Lowe calling me and apologising."

Dons boss Karl Robinson said the striker would speak with youngsters in Milton Keynes to advise them not to react in the manner he did.

Robinson told the MK News: “Lowe’s got a commitment to the community now to make sure kids in Milton Keynes don’t react in that way.

“He will help the kids in MK learn a lesson by this lesson that he has had to learn. I think it is important we use it as a positive rather than a negative from now on.”

Lowe, who made a public apology in a post-match media interview, was sent off for the two-footed lunge, which Cherries boss Eddie Howe labelled “disgusting”.

Prior to Elphick's tweet, Robinson had earlier claimed he had phoned Howe three times to ask for the defender's number but had not heard back.

The MK manager, who has issued Lowe with a fine, added: “I am happy Elphick is not out for long. You don’t want to see any player out injured and especially when it is due to a disgusting tackle like that.

“Ryan is gutted. That is not his character. He is a very grounded family man who is deeply ashamed and embarrassed about what he did.”

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Afcbpete says...
5:37pm Tue 5 Feb 13

Howe shouldn't give Elphicks number out as far as I'm concerned, convey a message yes.... Tommy has to contend with getting himself fit, I should think the last thing he wants to do is talk to either Robinson or Lowe Life...

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boyerboy says...
5:56pm Tue 5 Feb 13

"Ryan is gutted. That is not his character. He is a very grounded family man "

Well that makes it all hunky dory then...he tries to break Tommo`s leg but finishes up out of the game for less a period than it will take Tommo to recover...something not quite right here.

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CherryHammer says...
6:14pm Tue 5 Feb 13

Why is the ECHO even wasting space on this c**t. That tackle was a shocker and Tommy was lucky it wasn't worse. Maybe he should donate a months wages to a charity of Tommy's choice instead. That might show a bit more remorse

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lostinessex says...
6:23pm Tue 5 Feb 13

I work with a school just down the road from the ground which was targeted for seats for a pound as a way of promoting MK Dons for 'family entertainment.'
Actually Mr Lowe you don't have to tell these kids anything as they are all blessed which infinitely more common sense and the knowledge of the difference between right and wrong than you obviously are. And Mr Robinson will use it as a positive? That RL's attempt to wreck a footballer's career was just a split second away from becoming a reality. How very positive. No wonder the MK Dons have such an appalling disciplinary record.

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nonnogeppetto says...
6:48pm Tue 5 Feb 13

The FA has no teeth or at least they appear uninterested unless it was a player from the Premiership.

It may seem draconian but in these kinds of circumstances the FA could consider banning the culprit for the same number of games that the injured player has to miss.

So if Tommy ended up with a broken leg and out for the season, Lowe should have also been banned for that same period.

I know I am going to get some flak for suggesting this but it is the only language that thugs understand.

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slartybart says...
6:53pm Tue 5 Feb 13

CherryHammer wrote:
Why is the ECHO even wasting space on this c**t. That tackle was a shocker and Tommy was lucky it wasn't worse. Maybe he should donate a months wages to a charity of Tommy's choice instead. That might show a bit more remorse
With the exception of the starred Anglo Saxon I wholeheartedly agree. There's been a lot of hyperbole written about this assault and I believe that a gesture such as this would hit Lowe hard in his pocket as well as involving Tommy in directing how best the money should be spent.
Great idea!
PS I would hope Lowe would be truthful in front of the children but I'm not holding my breath.

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susi.m says...
7:46pm Tue 5 Feb 13

Write a letter to him c/o Dean Court if you really want to say sorry Lowe and Robinson

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STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road says...
8:59pm Tue 5 Feb 13

Someone at MK must read the posts on this forum. Yesterday i raised the point about all those poor kids who probably idolise that yob Lowe and today this story surfaces.
In light of the better news for Tommy i do think we should let this go "for now" and move on, in order that we dont look like a bunch of whingers. I say "for now" because if we do cross swords with the coward again he will be reminded of his loutish behaviour for sure.!!!!!.

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deanmatthews1966 says...
9:02pm Tue 5 Feb 13

Only saw the tackle yesterday, and it's a real sickner. There was obviously no intent for low in going for the ball, he was looking to take out Tommy. With the resultant outcome I hope the mangement at AFCB have got the lawyers involved to seek charges or look at a cival suit. Reminded me of Roy Keane on Haaland, he just wanted to take him out of the game to.

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RED LETTER DAY says...
9:18pm Tue 5 Feb 13

. Lowe needs a bigger punishment from the FA for what he did. . . but you cant really start court cases over this kind of thing...... Can you imagine it in a year or two. . . After a few high profile court cases, players will be reluctant to go in for a proper tackle. . . . . . The game will become like NETBALL.

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enyaw-afcb says...
9:33pm Tue 5 Feb 13

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:
Someone at MK must read the posts on this forum. Yesterday i raised the point about all those poor kids who probably idolise that yob Lowe and today this story surfaces.
In light of the better news for Tommy i do think we should let this go "for now" and move on, in order that we dont look like a bunch of whingers. I say "for now" because if we do cross swords with the coward again he will be reminded of his loutish behaviour for sure.!!!!!.
Spot on Eddie, regrettable as it is it's time to move on. What goes around comes around and we have bigger things to deal with in the short term, notably bashing Pompey on Saturday and shutting up that moron Dorset blue. Seaborne is more than capable of picking up the mantle!
UTC!

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big_afcb_fan says...
9:40pm Tue 5 Feb 13

Could have done with Swindon drawing tonight!!

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LeGod says...
9:43pm Tue 5 Feb 13

So cherries - STFC up to third in the table tonight leapfrogging the mighty cherries even though we only had 14 fit players due to a virus outbreak and injuries.

Best goal difference in all leagues and could go second on saturday if we beat Hartlepool and other scores go the right way.

STFC

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LeGod says...
9:48pm Tue 5 Feb 13

i told you the other day dont underestimate us a long way to go.

Were a wounded animal and angry.

The players are more determined than ever.

You have tough games coming up after saturday so let the battle commence.

STFC

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inncll says...
9:51pm Tue 5 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
So cherries - STFC up to third in the table tonight leapfrogging the mighty cherries even though we only had 14 fit players due to a virus outbreak and injuries.

Best goal difference in all leagues and could go second on saturday if we beat Hartlepool and other scores go the right way.

STFC
enjoy it while it lasts, you wont be above the Cherries for long.

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the don69 says...
9:58pm Tue 5 Feb 13

big_afcb_fan wrote:
Could have done with Swindon drawing tonight!!
Dream on!we don't need Ritchie!Paolo's warriors are even more determined now!we will fight to the death for a top two place and good luck to you,you might get second spot!!!!!!!

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jakeysredd says...
10:00pm Tue 5 Feb 13

nonnogeppetto wrote:
The FA has no teeth or at least they appear uninterested unless it was a player from the Premiership.

It may seem draconian but in these kinds of circumstances the FA could consider banning the culprit for the same number of games that the injured player has to miss.

So if Tommy ended up with a broken leg and out for the season, Lowe should have also been banned for that same period.

I know I am going to get some flak for suggesting this but it is the only language that thugs understand.
Totally agree with you , its not right Tommy misses five games and Lowe only three,

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stjxf12 says...
10:22pm Tue 5 Feb 13

Le God an d the Don Well done for posting on our website concerning an apology from an absolute hooligan who could of wrecked a fellow professional's career. Yes you are now above us well done .Thankfully our Tom's not as bad as first thought. May he recover fully soon .UTCIAD

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LeGod says...
10:32pm Tue 5 Feb 13

no problem it was a pleasure keeping you updated.
Dont have a go at me i think you should be on the MK Dons forum having a go at them.

all im reporting is our score tonight.

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AFCBRichyRich says...
10:43pm Tue 5 Feb 13

What you don't seem to realise, LeGoon, is that nobody cares what the result was in tonight's match. We're more interested in our own team and that our captain could have sustained a long term injury because of that reckless challenge on Saturday. I suggest you get back to your own forums and worry about a resurgent Hartlepool, while we do the same about Pompey.

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big_afcb_fan says...
10:48pm Tue 5 Feb 13

doh!! i fed the swindle trolls....only takes a small bite.

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mossy 1 says...
11:05pm Tue 5 Feb 13

big_afcb_fan wrote:
doh!! i fed the swindle trolls....only takes a small bite.
They don`t quite seem to grasp the idea of irony,do they?

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boyerboy says...
11:52pm Tue 5 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
i told you the other day dont underestimate us a long way to go.

Were a wounded animal and angry.

The players are more determined than ever.

You have tough games coming up after saturday so let the battle commence.

STFC
Ithought legod was something to do with Letissier - a great actor.I loved dad`s army.

Anyway MR God, make sure you get the chance to say good bye to PDC when he goes won`t you?

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STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road says...
4:07am Wed 6 Feb 13

boyerboy wrote:
LeGod wrote:
i told you the other day dont underestimate us a long way to go.

Were a wounded animal and angry.

The players are more determined than ever.

You have tough games coming up after saturday so let the battle commence.

STFC
Ithought legod was something to do with Letissier - a great actor.I loved dad`s army.

Anyway MR God, make sure you get the chance to say good bye to PDC when he goes won`t you?
When PDC goes LeGob will have to go with him since his head seems to wedged up PDC's arse.
Thanks for the update t1t but i think you will find that league position in May is more appropriate than Feb. Very predictable post though.!!!!! .

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Afcbpete says...
5:11am Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
no problem it was a pleasure keeping you updated.
Dont have a go at me i think you should be on the MK Dons forum having a go at them.

all im reporting is our score tonight.
We're not interested in what you lot are doing GO AWAY your boring us to death!!

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Exiled Red says...
6:11am Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
i told you the other day dont underestimate us a long way to go.

Were a wounded animal and angry.

The players are more determined than ever.

You have tough games coming up after saturday so let the battle commence.

STFC
Get over yourselves - you beat Colchester who recently lost 8 in a row

Come back when you have played your AWAY fixtures to Tranmere, Doncaster, Brentford, Sheff Utd,MK, Coventry if you are still above us then!

In fairness if you are, which you wont be, then you will have every right then.
Have you seen our fixtures left? With the exception of Tranmere away we essentially have away games to middle or bottom of the table sides.

Thats why we are going to win the league.

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TedMacsCherryPants says...
6:38am Wed 6 Feb 13

big_afcb_fan wrote:
Could have done with Swindon drawing tonight!!
True we could have done, but we make our own opportunities.

We've closed the gap on them and the top 2 teams and it has taken a lot of consistancy to do this, so what's to worry about? If we keep up a similar run of results there are plenty of points up for grabs for us so we will be up there at the end of the season and are still in touching distance of the automatic places. The Eddie and Jason juggernaut is still rolling, UTC!

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STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road says...
7:11am Wed 6 Feb 13

Exiled Red wrote:
LeGod wrote:
i told you the other day dont underestimate us a long way to go.

Were a wounded animal and angry.

The players are more determined than ever.

You have tough games coming up after saturday so let the battle commence.

STFC
Get over yourselves - you beat Colchester who recently lost 8 in a row

Come back when you have played your AWAY fixtures to Tranmere, Doncaster, Brentford, Sheff Utd,MK, Coventry if you are still above us then!

In fairness if you are, which you wont be, then you will have every right then.
Have you seen our fixtures left? With the exception of Tranmere away we essentially have away games to middle or bottom of the table sides.

Thats why we are going to win the league.
Let's not get dragged down to LeGob's level. Keep your feet on the ground and dont get to far ahead of ourselves. Take each game as it comes as there will certainly not be any easy games. If we continue to perform at the expected level then we will be in control of our own destiny but it's a bit early to be counting our chickens just yet. UTCIAD

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Piston_Broke says...
8:16am Wed 6 Feb 13

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:
Exiled Red wrote:
LeGod wrote:
i told you the other day dont underestimate us a long way to go.

Were a wounded animal and angry.

The players are more determined than ever.

You have tough games coming up after saturday so let the battle commence.

STFC
Get over yourselves - you beat Colchester who recently lost 8 in a row

Come back when you have played your AWAY fixtures to Tranmere, Doncaster, Brentford, Sheff Utd,MK, Coventry if you are still above us then!

In fairness if you are, which you wont be, then you will have every right then.
Have you seen our fixtures left? With the exception of Tranmere away we essentially have away games to middle or bottom of the table sides.

Thats why we are going to win the league.
Let's not get dragged down to LeGob's level. Keep your feet on the ground and dont get to far ahead of ourselves. Take each game as it comes as there will certainly not be any easy games. If we continue to perform at the expected level then we will be in control of our own destiny but it's a bit early to be counting our chickens just yet. UTCIAD
No easy games, perhaps, but Pompey:
LLLLLLLDDDLLLLLLLL. If ever there was an easy game, surely this is it. It's about time we repaid Mr Whittingham for what he did to us in Jan '91. It's been a long wait!

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ifordcherry says...
8:22am Wed 6 Feb 13

Only 2 small points of interest today...Why oh why are these silly young Oxford boys still invading our newspaper with their drivel that we really do not care about ??
Second is that if Tommy Elphick was prepared to speak to Lowe and say "fair play for contacting me"...Then its time to put it to bed and take it for what it was."A moment of total madness"...Before anyone decides to tell me i am sticking up for him.Don`t bother because i was there and it was plain assault...Forget Lowe,forget the small town in Oxford and save your breath and voices for the final push to the summit as Sir Edmund Hilary would have said !!

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cherrygood says...
8:29am Wed 6 Feb 13

We've got ourselves into a position now where we don't have to worry too much about what other sides are doing. Concentrate on our own results and if we keep our win percentage at the level its been at since Eddie's return right up til the end of the season it is pretty likely we'll be in the top two. Still a long way to go and 100 points still on!

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The Renegade Master says...
10:33am Wed 6 Feb 13

If I was Tommy and that filthy thug Lowe had called me to apologise he would have received a two word answer, the second word being off.

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Edd12 says...
10:44am Wed 6 Feb 13

I for one believe this was a gesture that Mr Lowe did not need to make and it appears that Tommy has accepted this and so should we... Come on every player feels the heat and he has at least shown remorse of his actions, move on.

As for LeGod, does your name suggest that you are 'The God' in broken French or more so that you are 'LEGO'd' in which case you are not a true Swindon fan being you originated from Denmark!

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LeGod says...
11:13am Wed 6 Feb 13

edd12- what planet are you on.

all i know is we are now third having overtaken the mighty Cherries as you keep telling us.

with the three new additions next week we are going to take some stopping.

we will be top 2 by 5pm saturday.

onwards and upwards

FORVER IN OUR SHADOW

STFC

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tricky1007 says...
11:15am Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
no problem it was a pleasure keeping you updated.
Dont have a go at me i think you should be on the MK Dons forum having a go at them.

all im reporting is our score tonight.
feel free to report back every week! I look forward to reading when we have gone above you!

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Edd12 says...
11:21am Wed 6 Feb 13

Legod you clearly are not the brightest.... Forver I assume should read Forever. Back to Lego school for you my friend!

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The Renegade Master says...
11:22am Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
edd12- what planet are you on.

all i know is we are now third having overtaken the mighty Cherries as you keep telling us.

with the three new additions next week we are going to take some stopping.

we will be top 2 by 5pm saturday.

onwards and upwards

FORVER IN OUR SHADOW

STFC
Why don't you get lost you idiot.

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LeGod says...
12:33pm Wed 6 Feb 13

Strange how you lot dont like it when things go our way and not yours.

So as they say if you give it out you need to take it.

Third in the table - best goal difference in all leagues.

heading for the top two on saturday.


FOREVER IN OUR SHADOW

STFC

Playing Ritchie at full back wont go down well with him if he's played there too many times.

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Edd12 says...
12:41pm Wed 6 Feb 13

3 Cheers for Lego'd posting without any spelling mistakes!!!!

Now off you go and build a train or a Honda. Its only a matter of time before Swindon Town is demolised and used as a Shop & ride for nearby Oxford anyhow!

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cherrygood says...
1:46pm Wed 6 Feb 13

Edd12 wrote:
3 Cheers for Lego'd posting without any spelling mistakes!!!! Now off you go and build a train or a Honda. Its only a matter of time before Swindon Town is demolised and used as a Shop & ride for nearby Oxford anyhow!
I've got a feeling LeGod might come back at you now...........demoli
sed???

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Edd12 says...
1:51pm Wed 6 Feb 13

Demolised is the spelling for demolished in Legoland.... :)

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cherrygood says...
2:23pm Wed 6 Feb 13

The keyboard lag on my desktop PC at home on this website is a nightmare aswell!!

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STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road says...
2:36pm Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
Strange how you lot dont like it when things go our way and not yours.

So as they say if you give it out you need to take it.

Third in the table - best goal difference in all leagues.

heading for the top two on saturday.


FOREVER IN OUR SHADOW

STFC

Playing Ritchie at full back wont go down well with him if he's played there too many times.
Sorry fella, cant hear you properly, you sound a bit muffled. Hang on, try pulling your head out of paolo's arse.
Living in the shadow of a sewerage farm ???????, how disgusting. You really are a dreamer and obsessed with all things afcb, what a ring-piece.!!!!!!.

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LeGod says...
3:07pm Wed 6 Feb 13

Dont believe everything you read in the papers idiots.

Forest is a no go what with their Kuwaiti owner who wants to control who plays and who doesnt so no chance of Paolo going there as wont accept that.

Why do you think they have had 3 managers this year as the owner wants control of everything.

TOP 2 FOR US SATURDAY I feel Pompey could be a bananna skin on saturday for you as soon they are going to beat someone. why not the mighty cherries with their 3 sided ground.

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Justin Otherfan says...
3:48pm Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
Strange how you lot dont like it when things go our way and not yours.

So as they say if you give it out you need to take it.

Third in the table - best goal difference in all leagues.

heading for the top two on saturday.


FOREVER IN OUR SHADOW

STFC

Playing Ritchie at full back wont go down well with him if he's played there too many times.
Congratulations LeCod. You have now managed to improve your league position by 1 place since October. You were 4th on the 6 th of October, while we were struggling in 21st. We have risen 17 places since then which I think shows which team is on the way up! Kind of puts a different spin on achieving 3rd doesn't it! Watch out out for us on the way past, COMING THROUGH!!!!!! UTCIAD

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WHYNOT says...
6:24pm Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
Dont believe everything you read in the papers idiots.

Forest is a no go what with their Kuwaiti owner who wants to control who plays and who doesnt so no chance of Paolo going there as wont accept that.

Why do you think they have had 3 managers this year as the owner wants control of everything.

TOP 2 FOR US SATURDAY I feel Pompey could be a bananna skin on saturday for you as soon they are going to beat someone. why not the mighty cherries with their 3 sided ground.
"Dont believe everything you read in the papers idiots." ha ha didnt you lot keep telling us that when it was in the papers we were going to take your only decent player for a quarter of your funny little managers valuation

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AFCBRichyRich says...
6:25pm Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
Dont believe everything you read in the papers idiots.

Forest is a no go what with their Kuwaiti owner who wants to control who plays and who doesnt so no chance of Paolo going there as wont accept that.

Why do you think they have had 3 managers this year as the owner wants control of everything.

TOP 2 FOR US SATURDAY I feel Pompey could be a bananna skin on saturday for you as soon they are going to beat someone. why not the mighty cherries with their 3 sided ground.
Excuse me LeGob but who is more of a banana skin? Pompey who haven't won for 18 matches (since October) or Hartlepool who have won two on the bounce? I suggest you don't count your chickens and hope for the best, that's what I'm doing for AFCB.

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STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road says...
6:37pm Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
Dont believe everything you read in the papers idiots.

Forest is a no go what with their Kuwaiti owner who wants to control who plays and who doesnt so no chance of Paolo going there as wont accept that.

Why do you think they have had 3 managers this year as the owner wants control of everything.

TOP 2 FOR US SATURDAY I feel Pompey could be a bananna skin on saturday for you as soon they are going to beat someone. why not the mighty cherries with their 3 sided ground.
Just remind us all LeGob. Was it the same Jed Mcgrory that said that the new board wanted to keep Matt Ritchie, then entered into a joint agreement with Black to sell him to Bournemouth.????.

Now he says he wants to keep PDC, can you really trust the man.????.

Why has it taken so long for the takeover to be ratified by the FL. Maybe the new board dont have the necessary funds and need to reduce the wage bill.

I read somewhere that you mentioned PDC had stayed within the budget, Really.????. Doesn't explain the embargo you were in few weeks ago does it. Please enlighten us.
I have told you many times before that eventually, THE CREAM ALWAYS RISES TO THE TOP.!!!!!!!.

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Strawbs_78 says...
7:13pm Wed 6 Feb 13

I think it's time to draw a line under this now. Thankfully Tommy won't be out for long and we'll have the last laugh when we win promotion, while Lowe and Franchise FC are still in lge 1. Lets just focus on what we do best, winning football matches!

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fletch for manager says...
9:31pm Wed 6 Feb 13

LeGod wrote:
edd12- what planet are you on.

all i know is we are now third having overtaken the mighty Cherries as you keep telling us.

with the three new additions next week we are going to take some stopping.

we will be top 2 by 5pm saturday.

onwards and upwards

FORVER IN OUR SHADOW

STFC
Prat.

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oxoncherry2 says...
7:26am Thu 7 Feb 13

Why are the concrete throwers (1987) on our site?

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