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Title: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on May 19, 2014, 01:09:05 PM


Three fire engines currently outside the ground.

Acrid smoke billowing down Moss Lane towards the town and police wearing smoke masks are diverting traffic.

It's not exactly Steve McQueen in The Towering Inferno but it's still managed to excite the locals....!



Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: York Alty on May 19, 2014, 01:14:44 PM
eeek.

not affecting the main stand I hope.  more importantly keep safe folks.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: markecky on May 19, 2014, 01:23:39 PM
It's a bonfire of the old club shop that produced a bit more smoke than anticipated.  Don't panic exiles.

Cult has been advised to keep his doors and windows closed until further notice.  

Although from social media you'd think the tower had melted and was dangerously leaning at 45 degrees threatening to take out the secret spy equipment that is up there and half of Golf Road.

Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: SW on May 19, 2014, 01:40:48 PM
Who's crackpot idea was that? How to further alienate the locals and get the club nicked too. Anyone heard of skips? My God. The Clean Air act is punishable by a fine of up to £20k.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Jenga on May 19, 2014, 02:02:10 PM
Who's crackpot idea was that? How to further alienate the locals and get the club nicked too. Anyone heard of skips? My God. The Clean Air act is punishable by a fine of up to £20k.

I am just glad we are not over reacting
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: distancetraveller on May 19, 2014, 04:35:24 PM
I bet Dawn & Karen got all excited when 18 firemen pitched up  :D

Nothing wrong with burning the waste. Use the ashes as a raffle prize at next Xmas / New Year club draw.





Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: distancetraveller on May 19, 2014, 04:38:47 PM
It's a bonfire of the old club shop that produced a bit more smoke than anticipated.  Don't panic exiles.

Cult has been advised to keep his doors and windows closed until further notice.  

Although from social media you'd think the tower had melted and was dangerously leaning at 45 degrees threatening to take out the secret spy equipment that is up there and half of Golf Road.

Good job the old gasworks has gone Mark or the locals would really have a panic on  :D
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on May 19, 2014, 04:50:38 PM
It's a bonfire of the old club shop that produced a bit more smoke than anticipated.  Don't panic exiles.

Cult has been advised to keep his doors and windows closed until further notice.  

Although from social media you'd think the tower had melted and was dangerously leaning at 45 degrees threatening to take out the secret spy equipment that is up there and half of Golf Road.




I shall be submitting a substantial compensation claim to the club for the smoke's detrimental impact on the washing that I had just put out in the back garden.

My cherished Alty shirt autographed by Brian Kilcline has been utterly ruined, not to mention my wife's Alexander McQueen limited edition pyjamas.

Thank the Lord that her Shrewsbury Town away shirt was still in her wardrobe.




Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Silkyman23 on May 19, 2014, 04:55:03 PM
Acrid smoke billowing down Moss Lane towards the town and police wearing smoke masks are diverting traffic.

A foul smell emanating from Moss Lane?

Business as usual then?
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: distancetraveller on May 19, 2014, 04:58:12 PM
Acrid smoke billowing down Moss Lane towards the town and police wearing smoke masks are diverting traffic.

A foul smell emanating from Moss Lane?

Business as usual then?
Your a bit premature there pal, that will happen when your mob play us at Moss lane .
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Silkyman23 on May 19, 2014, 05:01:05 PM
I know it's a scary prospect for you, but I didn't think losing to Macc would be brown underpants time for you...
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: distancetraveller on May 19, 2014, 05:02:50 PM
It's a bonfire of the old club shop that produced a bit more smoke than anticipated.  Don't panic exiles.

Cult has been advised to keep his doors and windows closed until further notice.  

Although from social media you'd think the tower had melted and was dangerously leaning at 45 degrees threatening to take out the secret spy equipment that is up there and half of Golf Road.
I shall be submitting a substantial compensation claim to the club for the smoke's detrimental impact on the washing that I had just put out in the back garden.

My cherished Alty shirt autographed by Brian Kilcline has been utterly ruined, not to mention my wife's Alexander McQueen limited edition pyjamas.

Thank the Lord that her Shrewsbury Town away shirt was still in her wardrobe.

Is that the shirt that Arthur Rowley signed, Cult ;)
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Saughall Robin on May 19, 2014, 06:02:26 PM
It's a bonfire of the old club shop that produced a bit more smoke than anticipated.  Don't panic exiles.

Cult has been advised to keep his doors and windows closed until further notice.  

Although from social media you'd think the tower had melted and was dangerously leaning at 45 degrees threatening to take out the secret spy equipment that is up there and half of Golf Road.




I shall be submitting a substantial compensation claim to the club for the smoke's detrimental impact on the washing that I had just put out in the back garden.

My cherished Alty shirt autographed by Brian Kilcline has been utterly ruined, not to mention my wife's Alexander McQueen limited edition pyjamas.

Thank the Lord that her Shrewsbury Town away shirt was still in her wardrobe.






Best place for it in my opinion (assuming the bin is full)  ;)
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: dawno on May 19, 2014, 06:41:52 PM
I bet Dawn & Karen got all excited when 18 firemen pitched up  :D

Nothing wrong with burning the waste. Use the ashes as a raffle prize at next Xmas / New Year club draw.




I wasnt there 😔

Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: York Alty on May 19, 2014, 08:42:50 PM
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/11222162.Firefighters_tackling_blaze_at_Altrincham_FC_s_ground/?ref=var_0

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/altrincham-football-club-fire-firefighters-7139989

That looks a bit of a mess to be honest.  Not much damage done, but this is embarrassing to say the least.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: wayno on May 19, 2014, 09:23:00 PM
I know it's a scary prospect for you, but I didn't think losing to Macc would be brown underpants time for you...
the milkmen are back !! You looking forward to getting your big derby back ?
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: RedhillAlty on May 19, 2014, 10:04:16 PM
I know it's a scary prospect for you, but I didn't think losing to Macc would be brown underpants time for you...
the milkmen are back !! You looking forward to getting your big derby back ?

Providing we play Macc before they go bust and resurrect to play derbies against Vics (or one of the Vics clubs).
Macc must be favourites to finish bottom next season.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Silkyman23 on May 19, 2014, 10:09:26 PM
I never really went away, but I'm looking forward to it.

League games against Manchester City, Stockport, Rochdale, Bury, Preston, Burnley, Crewe, Port Vale, Stoke and the like really didn't have the same edge.

And depressingly, I actually mean that.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: wayno on May 19, 2014, 10:14:05 PM
It will be weird playing you again when was the last time we met ?
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: bighairedmike on May 19, 2014, 10:42:18 PM
Pre-season 3(?) Years ago?
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: OldhamAlty on May 19, 2014, 10:44:40 PM
Pre-season 3(?) Years ago?

Yep, we played Macc in a friendly in 2010.

Other than that, 1997?
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: wayno on May 19, 2014, 11:02:36 PM
Wow 17 years ???? Where has that gone ?

A whole new generation will revel in one if the 2 traditional derbys at last !!
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Hamilton on May 19, 2014, 11:04:13 PM
I hear the cause of the fire was when Tulisa turned up looking for Lucs - alas, she is an OLD FLAME!
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: wayno on May 19, 2014, 11:05:16 PM
The female boss
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Jenga on May 19, 2014, 11:18:07 PM
Anyone know what the cause actually was?
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: bighairedmike on May 19, 2014, 11:20:24 PM
All the hot air from you that we haven't signed a recognised striker yet.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Silkyman23 on May 19, 2014, 11:37:24 PM
Cheshire Senior Cup in 2001?
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: taxi Phil on May 19, 2014, 11:48:21 PM
Cheshire Senior Cup in 2001?
The Cheshire Meaningless Cup doesn't really count......come on, Northwich won it this season ffs.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: distancetraveller on May 20, 2014, 07:50:29 AM
I hear the cause of the fire was when Tulisa turned up looking for Lucs - alas, she is an OLD FLAME!

I believe it was caused by 1000 5 mth old mince pies internally combusting ;)
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: Jenga on May 20, 2014, 07:48:38 PM
We should have a competition for the best reason the fire started - mince pies is a good start.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: York Alty on May 20, 2014, 08:05:35 PM
We should have a competition for the best reason the fire started - mince pies is a good start.
Dave Birch, spontaneous human combustion.
Title: Re: Don't panic......the remnants of the Alty Club Shop are on fire!
Post by: jimmyhank on May 20, 2014, 09:11:45 PM
Maybe Greg Wikinson's right boot is still on fire - GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAL