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Barton is known for doing some stupid things, but that is character, not intelligence.

Er......I think you might want to Google the definition of “stupid” and revisit that statement. The lack of intelligence figures greatly in the many sources of the definition, as it does in Barton’s antics.

Not at the match but on the special train back from White Hart Lane in January 1979. There was no heating and it was such a slow journey back.

Brrrrr.....

....... all areas open but no moving between areas during the game.

Because many of the regulars on the Popular Side will need to empty their pee bottles and possibly visit Dawn’s chuckwagon during the match, the “Taking The Knee” will be followed at approximately 15.23 by “Taking The P*ss”.

At this time the referee will blow his whistle to allow the participants the opportunity to cross the pitch to the toilets/Dawn’s cabin. Two minutes later he will again blow the whistle so they can regain their standing positions on the Pop Side. Anyone unable to finish their dribbling will be able to dribble across the pitch upon their return.

Note that passage through the Golf Road end will not be allowed and the Hitler Youth will be in evidence in their yellow vests to ensure compliance. Also note that anyone caught stationary in the walkways or, heaven forbid, resting on the perimeter fence, will be escorted from the ground by the Brown Shirts.

After the match, anyone on the Pop Side will have to leave the ground via the exit gates at the bottom of Golf Road (the gate known as The Fanz’ One) and they will be escorted across the golf links and told to find their way home to Bancroft Road.

The club hopes these arrangements meet the needs of all supporters, especially those at Trafford Borough Council.

Hmm....I wonder if the ground got struck by a massive asteroid, could we get a grant to rebuild it ?

Probably not, but at least Cult might be able to see the corner flag from his seat again 🤣

I particularly like the way they point out where the cash machines are, ask for exact money, then mention admission prices of £21.00, £18.00 etc. I can only assume there must be special cash machines in Halifax which dispense pound coins.

In addition to concessions being £18, it’s £9 for 17-12 year olds, and £4 for under 12s - all prices needing change from a note. And we’re being herded through one turnstile. Should be fun.

Ashton United appear to have fielded Max the doorman/bouncer from Phoenix Nights as their goalkeeper:

I’m more concerned about the “ring a ring o’roses”

Very sad to read of yet another Alty fan leaving us..
I also used to enjoy reading the posts of John (VoD) and like many others I didn’t always agree with his views but, the Forum exists so that people can “Have Their Say”. I will miss him…
One final thing…
Cult.. That was a superb piece you did on a very close friend of yours… your literary skills are second to none and although the theme of the piece you penned on John was very sad, it was an easy read, and summed up his character.

RIP John (VoD) Canning Condolences to your family & friends..
Ray and Jan

I would have liked to have said this but distancetraveller has said it so well. Well-written Barry, RIP VofD.