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Must be a mate of the GILBERT Lawton referred to in yesterdays press

Yes, I saw that classic cock-up in yesterday's issue of Non League Today too!

I thought that Gilbert Lawton sold Volkswagens on the A56?

Ballers,

I do believe that it would help to attract contributions if the donations had a distinct focus e.g. a transfer fund, that people could monitor rather than just a general plea for extra money.

However, in the light of the events around the STAR meltdown of 2006, just don't start a fund to raise money to buy a machine that washes glasses in the bar!

I agree that we'll need to spend more to improve our chances of survival.  My point is that the money has to come from somewhere, and somebody has to guarantee it.  If it isn't there, where does it come from?  If the debt is called in, who pays it off?  Are you saying the board should put their hands in their own pockets?

I'm merely talking about the possibility of recruiting one player on a one-off deal for one month...not a huge investment in several players on ludicrous wages.

The Chequers End development money has reportedly been received, so all I am saying is that can a small supplement be given to GH to acquire a striker at this time?   

I suspect the answer will be no...

To be honest, we will take hugely more to Woking next Saturday? I'd bet it's no more than 50ish myself (Yes I am going)

Only 19 prospective travellers to Woking booked on the coach as at 5.00pm yesterday, per a very reliable source!

I think that the main reason that a lot of Alty supporters are so frustrated at present is that we are dropping points that have been there for the taking:

Stafford Rangers (A): a silly defensive lapse gifts them an equaliser and then we have plenty of possession in the second half but no cutting edge whatsoever;

Aldershot Town (H): a hatful of chances created but not taken.....and what could have been a win - and should have at least been a draw - turns into another defeat;

Oxford United (H): the opposition were unimpressive but we fail to test their reserve keeper enough. A positive approach later in the second half brings a deserved equaliser but then yet more defensive chaos presents Oxford with two 'soft' goals.

It's glaringly obvious that we need to enhance our attacking options if we are ever to register a victory.

We read last week that GH had tried to recruit an unnamed striker on loan but that the proposed deal had fallen through due to financial restraints.

Seriously, is there not any way that the Board could help GH by releasing some funds to help him to bring in a much-needed forward?

Yes, I know the limited budget mantra off by heart but if we take no action, relegation will surely ensue.

The impression I get when talking to various Alty fans is that there is a perception (which may be incorrect) that the Board aren't really that concerned about whether we are relegated.

Yes, I'm sure that a new toilet block will look lovely.....but there will be far fewer people to use its facilities in the BS North!     

Can we have King Kong on Channel 4 on the new TV instead?

Jessica Lange is far more appealing on the eye than John Terry.....

Alas, it's easier to lose 'casual' supporters than it is to retain or gain them.

Three home defeats will have deterred those who are not already committed to the Alty cause.

A win over a higher profile team such as Oxford United on Saturday would probably get their attention again and might then tempt some of them along to the Cambridge United match....if only so that they can appear on TV!

Surely Stuart is merely confirming how many fingers there are in a large KitKat bar?