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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on September 24, 2012, 10:40:19 AM
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Hello again, Mister Danylyk (plus George Melling and Peter Wright):
http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/ClubWall?findaclubwall=altrincham (http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/ClubWall?findaclubwall=altrincham)
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Would have liked to be at home but thats a good draw.
16th in Evostick First division South -
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/s/league-table-17802.html
Only played five though, won 1 drew 3, lost 1
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Looks like we'll be one of the last to see the old fence...
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/news/date-announced-for-new-fence-677230.html
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Only town in the draw without a train station! Regular buses from Macclesfield though if my memory serves me correctly and there's a buss from Stockport I think
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do the bsp clubs enter next round?
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FCUM v Kendal Town
Stalybridge Celtic v Whitby Town
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When is it?
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FCUM v Kendal Town
Stalybridge Celtic v Whitby Town
put them both home wins in a treble with altrincham, Absolute bet bomber banker!!
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When is it?
Saturday, 6th October 2012.
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In the previous round, Leek Town defeated Bridgnorth Town 3-0:
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/s/match-report-17802.html?official=0&fixture_id=1425500 (http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/s/match-report-17802.html?official=0&fixture_id=1425500)
Danylyk appears to have injured his ankle in their opening game of the season and has yet to return to first team action.
Let's hope that we can evoke those happy memories of a 4-0 FA Trophy victory there back in January 1991 and Harry Wiggins' lost contact lens!
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Chester/Gainsborough v Halifax :D
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15:00 1 Ilkeston_ / Belper Town VS Gresley
15:00 2 G'borough T / Chester VS FC Halifax Town
15:00 3 Hednesford Town VS Buxton
15:00 4 AFC Fylde VS Solihull M / Westfields
15:00 5 Carlton Town VS Bradford (Park Avenue)
15:00 6 Colwyn Bay VS Guiseley AFC
15:00 7 Stalybridge Celtic VS Whitby Town
15:00 8 Barwell VS Blyth Spar / Workington
15:00 9 Hinckley United VS Ossett Albion
15:00 10 FC United Of Manchester VS Kendal Town
15:00 11 Leek Town VS Altrincham
15:00 12 Trafford VS Marine
15:00 13 West Auck / Harrogate T VS Frickley Athletic
15:00 14 Tadcaster Albion VS Boston United
15:00 15 Hastings United VS Whitehawk / Hitchin T
15:00 16 Histon VS Corby Town
15:00 17 Cambridge City VS Billericay Town
15:00 18 Margate VS Slough Town
15:00 19 Dereham Town VS Metropolitan Police
15:00 20 South Park / Harefield U VS Brentwood / Mald & Tip
15:00 21 Chalfont St Peter VS Bishop's Stortford
15:00 22 Cray Wanderers VS Chelmsford City
15:00 23 Dover Athletic VS Bromley
15:00 24 Northwood / AFC D'stable VS Boreham Wood
15:00 25 East Thurrock United VS Maidstone United
15:00 26 Bury Town VS Hampton & Richmond Borough
15:00 27 St Albans City VS Lowestoft Town
15:00 28 Eastbourne Borough VS Hendon
15:00 29 Arlesey Town VS Brackley Town
15:00 30 Concord / Welling VS Thurrock
15:00 31 Weston Super Mare VS Worcester City
15:00 32 Dorchester Town VS Basingstoke Town
15:00 33 Yate Town VS North Leigh
15:00 34 Gloucester City VS Eastleigh
15:00 35 Chippenham Town VS Badshot Lea
15:00 36 Didcot Town VS Maidenhead United
15:00 37 AFC Totton VS Merthyr / Hungerford T
15:00 38 Bath City VS Gosport Borough
15:00 39 Sholing VS Blackfield & Langley
15:00 40 Hayes & Yeading United VS Salisbury City
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Chester/Gainsborough v Halifax :D
That's Ace :)
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Lots of ex Alty involved melling, wright, danylyk
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A good draw and an excellent chance to organise an invasion fixture. brings memories of a very drunken Booze bus from the railway including buffet at the Harrington ARMS , Bosley for the cup game in 91 a Great day out .
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Covered terrace behind each goal as well, hopefully we can bunch up and get an atmosphere rocking..
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My memory of Leek Town is of the dramatic FA Trophy clash in 1972, when we were 3-0 down before a rip roaring comeback saw Alty win 4-3 - one of my favourite players of the time, Alan Wolfe notched a couple, John Cooke got another and John Owens got the 4th. My favourite comeback until Southport in the cup, which was in turn surpassed by the famous Mossley game
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Before we get to the nitty-gritty of what the outcome will be on the day (Leek win btw), it should be noted that the Leek town centre area is undergoing a major road network restructure.
We're not talking one set of temporary lights, we're talking dozens of the buggers.
Please allow plenty of time for travel to the game and in/around town.
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Before we get to the nitty-gritty of what the outcome will be on the day (Leek win btw), it should be noted that the Leek town centre area is undergoing a major road network restructure.
We're not talking one set of temporary lights, we're talking dozens of the buggers.
Please allow plenty of time for travel to the game and in/around town.
Thanks for this, we will plan it into the journey time.
Leek will win you say?..two words mate. Remember Skelmersdale.
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Before we get to the nitty-gritty of what the outcome will be on the day (Leek win btw), it should be noted that the Leek town centre area is undergoing a major road network restructure.
We're not talking one set of temporary lights, we're talking dozens of the buggers.
Please allow plenty of time for travel to the game and in/around town.
Cheers for that info, very usefull.
I guess we should all come on a skateboard now.
Winnable game for both teams, but I fancy our chances.
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(http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/images/localpeople/ugc-images/275796/Article/images/16973879/4161041.jpg)
I'm taking this fella with me to Eric's fish bar when we do the annual pilgrimage.
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Cup football on a ploughed field in October - anything can happen!!!
If it goes ahead on the 6th, Stoke City aren't playing until Sunday and Port Vale have a mammoth trip to Exeter. I can see it being a cracking turnout and a fantastic cup-tie atmosphere.
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In the previous round, Leek Town defeated Bridgnorth Town 3-0:
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/s/match-report-17802.html?official=0&fixture_id=1425500 (http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/s/match-report-17802.html?official=0&fixture_id=1425500)
Danylyk appears to have injured his ankle in their opening game of the season and has yet to return to first team action.
Let's hope that we can evoke those happy memories of a 4-0 FA Trophy victory there back in January 1991 and Harry Wiggins' lost contact lens!
I was just going to mention Harry Wiggins's contact lens: weird how little things like that stick in the memory. We scored some belting goals that day - I seem to remember John Brady's was an absolute peach.
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Its a good draw and a great opportunity for the club to bank £7,500
Will be good to see Danylyk again...
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You've got to be pleased with that draw lads :D :D
I reckon you will win quite comfortably. I was thinking of turning up if you'd drawn someone I could have got there and back to in a day - Leek don't even have a railway station.
Harrogate or Bradford would've been OK. Would be good to meet up with you lot again 'cos I didn't get to speak with most of you.
Mind I was talking like Charlie the cat by the end of the night!! ;)
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Any news on the official attendance on Saturday Mr Bonz?
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You've got to be pleased with that draw lads :D :D
I wouldn't be so sure.
Hinckley Utd needed a replay and extra-time to edge us out at the same stage last season.
We were one result from promotion last year, eventually falling just short against a good Ilkeston side in the play-off final.
It's fair to say that Leek Town have turned the corner and will make a game of it.
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To be fair, Hinckley were absolutely toilet last season. ;)
However, make no mistake, we'll be expecting a very difficult tie and I'd be relieved to be in the hat for the next round.
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Any news on the official attendance on Saturday Mr Bonz?
284... But our secretary is a very poor counter when the away club gets half the gate receipts
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Any news on the official attendance on Saturday Mr Bonz?
284... But our secretary is a very poor counter when the away club gets half the gate receipts
Steve Evans started along that road......
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Any news on the official attendance on Saturday Mr Bonz?
284... But our secretary is a very poor counter when the away club gets half the gate receipts
That old chestnut..
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Any news on the official attendance on Saturday Mr Bonz?
284... But our secretary is a very poor counter when the away club gets half the gate receipts
Steve Evans started along that road......
Jim Rushe is still on it !
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Any news on the official attendance on Saturday Mr Bonz?
284... But our secretary is a very poor counter when the away club gets half the gate receipts
Steve Evans started along that road......
Jim Rushe is still on it !
Are you 43.57% sure of that?
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Sorry Knutty Alty - the only thing that I was trying to count was the number of beers I had on Saturday! Failed miserably- was a bit warm even before the match started after Benny and myself supped the club dry of the Sharps Doom Bitter - nice ;D ;D
I've said before though not bothered what the attendance is so long as everybody has a good day out. ;)
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Any news on the official attendance on Saturday Mr Bonz?
284... But our secretary is a very poor counter when the away club gets half the gate receipts
Steve Evans started along that road......
Jim Rushe is still on it !
It's got harder though for that crook Rushe........when only double figures turn up, it gets a bit hard to vastly under-report such numbers
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at what point do macc enter the fa cup i persume the 4rth qual but unsure ?
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4th qual round, lets get through the 3rd q first. I fear we are being a bit complacent following our win on saturday.
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4th qual round, lets get through the 3rd q first. I fear we are being a bit complacent following our win on saturday.
its not the complacent thing, most of us no we can do a witton at any point , just wonderd at what point the trogs arive
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It's not a bad draw at all. It could have been a damn lot worse as we all know. I would have been happier with a home fixture but this is a tie that we have a decent chance of winning. The ex-Alty will be looking to cause an upset, its a fairly local game so should be a good turnout / atmosphere
I'm not going to read too much into Leeks league form as they've only played five games. This is good money at stake - £7500. Game on.
We'll need to be on top form, no feck ups please Alty.
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No complaints with this one at all.
A local side, two leagues below us. I don't know what Leek get at home but already seems a lot of ours are up for this so you'd hope for 250ish Alty or thereabouts, so we should have great support there too.
We've avoided all the sides we wanted to and now lets keep the unbeaten run going and maintain the momentum for a week on Saturday.
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No complaints with this one at all.
A local side, two leagues below us. I don't know what Leek get at home but already seems a lot of ours are up for this so you'd hope for 250ish Alty or thereabouts, so we should have great support there too.
We've avoided all the sides we wanted to and now lets keep the unbeaten run going and maintain the momentum for a week on Saturday.
i would think 300 minimum
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Leek : Piece of piss ;) ;)
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No complaints with this one at all.
A local side, two leagues below us. I don't know what Leek get at home but already seems a lot of ours are up for this so you'd hope for 250ish Alty or thereabouts, so we should have great support there too.
We've avoided all the sides we wanted to and now lets keep the unbeaten run going and maintain the momentum for a week on Saturday.
i would think 300 minimum
I see then they got 350 at home in 2Q on Saturday. You'd like to think we'd have half the crowd in that case. Big payday for Leek anyway, what the Cup is all about.
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I said it for Shildon and I'll say it for Leek, I'd definitely take a draw.
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Without wishing to be complacent, I think we are slightly undermining what we have achieved recently.
We haven't lost since Chester, we have the best strike force in the league and defensively we are getting better every game. I feel confident that we can do the same job here that we did at Shildon.
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I said it for Shildon and I'll say it for Leek, I'd definitely take a draw.
Wouldn't be surprised if this went to a replay.
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We didn't underestimate shildon so hopefully the same respect will be given to leek
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We didn't underestimate shildon so hopefully the same respect will be given to leek
Exactly.
We didn't take Witton seriously and got bitten on the arse. The result at Shildon suggests we've learned our lesson. The same levels of effort and application should give us a great chance to win the game.
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Leek are at the same level as witton were when they knocked us out, so there can be no room for error.They have a number of our ex players which adds something to a game, so lets make sure we put in a proper professional performance, infront of what should be a large away following
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Re: the crowd, the club are certainly pushing this one, and there will be a good deal of local interest.
As I've already pointed out, Leek traditionally share their support with the Potteries clubs, which will work out in our favour on the 6th.
The club have set a target of a four-figure attendance, and I don't think they will be far short. However, as is the case with all split-money games, what the eye sees is not necessarily what goes down on paper. Last season for the cup replay against Hinckley, the crowd was given as 488. This was, shall we say, a very conservative estimate.
Having said that, Hinckley gave the crowd as 436 for the first game the week before, and that was even sillier!
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We didn't underestimate shildon so hopefully the same respect will be given to leek
Exactly.
We didn't take Witton seriously and got bitten on the arse. The result at Shildon suggests we've learned our lesson. The same levels of effort and application should give us a great chance to win the game.
do you play for the team? did you know that fans can't infuence the actual football match ;D
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Re: the crowd, the club are certainly pushing this one, and there will be a good deal of local interest.
As I've already pointed out, Leek traditionally share their support with the Potteries clubs, which will work out in our favour on the 6th.
The club have set a target of a four-figure attendance, and I don't think they will be far short. However, as is the case with all split-money games, what the eye sees is not necessarily what goes down on paper. Last season for the cup replay against Hinckley, the crowd was given as 488. This was, shall we say, a very conservative estimate.
Having said that, Hinckley gave the crowd as 436 for the first game the week before, and that was even sillier!
I think we're probably the only club in the country to not do this!
I can't remember any games we've played recently when I thought the attendance looked iffy.
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Is it just on the gate split with us that you'll be falsifying the figures?
Or do you also do it on the VAT returns?
Just out of interest like...
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LEEK - AN UNOFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
(http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4637332754727678&id=95bbf44567132efbe54932dd1a2551b8)
In your separate thread on travel, I noted that not many people plan on taking full advantage of the facilities available in Leek itself. Buses and cars from the Macclesfield direction will arrive at Harrison Park before going anywhere near the town itself - and it would be a shame if visitors with time on their hands were to restrict themselves to the pub adjacent to the ground.
The Town
Situated on the edge of the Peak District, within the backdrop of the spectacular Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek is off the beaten track, but remains a vibrant market town.
If your alternative is spending time before the game in either Hanley or Macclesfield, I would encourage you to arrive early in Leek and have a look at what the town can offer.
Drink
One thing Leek does have is plenty of pubs, despite the raping of the industry by the major pub companies.
On the market place itself, The Engine Room is a large, soulless Baracuda-chain pub – a bit like a poor man’s Wetherspoons. What it does do though, it does well. If you’re after a cheap pint, Sky Sports and a burger and chips, head here. Almost next door to the Engine Room is the Hyde’s pub The Red Lion. Again, this is very similar to the Engine Room and caters for the tracksuit-wearing lager & chips brigade.
Far better alternatives exist on Derby Street - Leek’s main shopping thoroughfare. The Cock Inn is a Joule’s Brewery house serving real ales and simple, home-cooked food. The Roebuck Hotel is a Titanic Brewery pub, recently refurbished and fully stocked with Titanic’s signature cask bitters. Note that the Roebuck does not really cater for lager drinkers, who are expected to pay a premium price (£3.70) for Amstel, while the bitter drinkers enjoy far more choice and much lower prices.
If you can battle past the building site at the top end of Derby Street, behind the war memorial is the Cattle Market. Now a Marsden’s pub, head here if you want a game of pool or darts, and the cheapest beer. Note that they don’t serve food in the Cattle Market, although just next door is the highly recommended Monrose sandwich shop, serving everything from cheese-filled North Staffordshire oatcakes to bacon sandwiches.
At the other end of Derby Street (opposite side to the war memorial), you’ll find The Valiant, Belgian Bar ‘Den Engel’, The Black Swan and The Bird In Hand.
All of the pubs listed above are a 15 minute walk from the ground, but it’s all downhill. Close to the ground, you’ll find both the Dyers Arms and the White Lion.
Eat
One ‘feature’ of Leek is that it doesn’t have a single McDonalds, Burger King or KFC. But fans of the 21st Century need not fear, as a branch of Subway has recently opened on Derby Street. I’m assuming Subway’s slogan “Eat Fresh!” is intended to be ironic.
Other than the pubs listed above, there are plenty of outlets selling take-away food around the town. The best of the fish & chip shops is Monty’s on the market place, while Wright’s Pies on Derby Street serves hot & cold snacks, including pie, peas & gravy for £2.
The Ground
Harrison Park has a capacity of 3,000 – including 650 seats and cover on all four sides of the ground. Both ends behind the goal are fully covered terraces, making them ideal for generating noise and atmopshere.
The Blues Bar can only be accessed from inside the ground before kick-off, but is fully stocked for all of your drinking requirements. There’s no Sky Sports I’m afraid. We tried pressing the red button, but it just turned the telly off.
A snack bar is also available inside the ground, selling hot drinks and your usual pies and burgers. The ‘Town Crier’ matchday programme is value for money at £1.20, and is easily one of the best in the league.
Leek Town is proud to be a family-friendly club, and the matchday atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable.
(http://rpmedia.ask.com/ts?u=/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Leek_4.JPG/250px-Leek_4.JPG)
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Will this game be segregated then?
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Will this game be segregated then?
There hasn't been an indication either way on that issue, although I would think it is unlikely.
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LEEK - AN UNOFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
(http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4637332754727678&id=95bbf44567132efbe54932dd1a2551b8)
In your separate thread on travel, I noted that not many people plan on taking full advantage of the facilities available in Leek itself. Buses and cars from the Macclesfield direction will arrive at Harrison Park before going anywhere near the town itself - and it would be a shame if visitors with time on their hands were to restrict themselves to the pub adjacent to the ground.
The Town
Situated on the edge of the Peak District, within the backdrop of the spectacular Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek is off the beaten track, but remains a vibrant market town.
If your alternative is spending time before the game in either Hanley or Macclesfield, I would encourage you to arrive early in Leek and have a look at what the town can offer.
Drink
One thing Leek does have is plenty of pubs, despite the raping of the industry by the major pub companies.
On the market place itself, The Engine Room is a large, soulless Baracuda-chain pub – a bit like a poor man’s Wetherspoons. What it does do though, it does well. If you’re after a cheap pint, Sky Sports and a burger and chips, head here. Almost next door to the Engine Room is the Hyde’s pub The Red Lion. Again, this is very similar to the Engine Room and caters for the tracksuit-wearing lager & chips brigade.
Far better alternatives exist on Derby Street - Leek’s main shopping thoroughfare. The Cock Inn is a Joule’s Brewery house serving real ales and simple, home-cooked food. The Roebuck Hotel is a Titanic Brewery pub, recently refurbished and fully stocked with Titanic’s signature cask bitters. Note that the Roebuck does not really cater for lager drinkers, who are expected to pay a premium price (£3.70) for Amstel, while the bitter drinkers enjoy far more choice and much lower prices.
If you can battle past the building site at the top end of Derby Street, behind the war memorial is the Cattle Market. Now a Marsden’s pub, head here if you want a game of pool or darts, and the cheapest beer. Note that they don’t serve food in the Cattle Market, although just next door is the highly recommended Monrose sandwich shop, serving everything from cheese-filled North Staffordshire oatcakes to bacon sandwiches.
At the other end of Derby Street (opposite side to the war memorial), you’ll find The Valiant, Belgian Bar ‘Den Engel’, The Black Swan and The Bird In Hand.
All of the pubs listed above are a 15 minute walk from the ground, but it’s all downhill. Close to the ground, you’ll find both the Dyers Arms and the White Lion.
Eat
One ‘feature’ of Leek is that it doesn’t have a single McDonalds, Burger King or KFC. But fans of the 21st Century need not fear, as a branch of Subway has recently opened on Derby Street. I’m assuming Subway’s slogan “Eat Fresh!” is intended to be ironic.
Other than the pubs listed above, there are plenty of outlets selling take-away food around the town. The best of the fish & chip shops is Monty’s on the market place, while Wright’s Pies on Derby Street serves hot & cold snacks, including pie, peas & gravy for £2.
The Ground
Harrison Park has a capacity of 3,000 – including 650 seats and cover on all four sides of the ground. Both ends behind the goal are fully covered terraces, making them ideal for generating noise and atmopshere.
The Blues Bar can only be accessed from inside the ground before kick-off, but is fully stocked for all of your drinking requirements. There’s no Sky Sports I’m afraid. We tried pressing the red button, but it just turned the telly off.
A snack bar is also available inside the ground, selling hot drinks and your usual pies and burgers. The ‘Town Crier’ matchday programme is value for money at £1.20, and is easily one of the best in the league.
Leek Town is proud to be a family-friendly club, and the matchday atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable.
(http://rpmedia.ask.com/ts?u=/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Leek_4.JPG/250px-Leek_4.JPG)
Most useful, many thanks, the leek Bonz!
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Most useful, many thanks, the leek Bonz!
;D
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Will this game be segregated then?
There hasn't been an indication either way on that issue, although I would think it is unlikely.
The note about potteries fans concerns me. We've had bitter experience of the sort of dipsticks that support port vale. I would expect this to be segregated, esp. if LTFC look like getting their four figure gate.
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Jimmy Hill says "I think we are the only club in the country that doesn't falsify attendance figures" whilst on a parallel thread we discuss Alty v Barnet 1991 - How ironic
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Will this game be segregated then?
There hasn't been an indication either way on that issue, although I would think it is unlikely.
The note about potteries fans concerns me. We've had bitter experience of the sort of dipsticks that support port vale. I would expect this to be segregated, esp. if LTFC look like getting their four figure gate.
You misunderstand.
We're not talking about fans from the Potteries, rather fans from Leek of Potteries clubs who attend Town matches when there's no clash.
A different gravy entirely, and not at all a concern.
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Jimmy Hill says "I think we are the only club in the country that doesn't falsify attendance figures" whilst on a parallel thread we discuss Alty v Barnet 1991 - How ironic
Once in 100 plus years and to stop the council closing us down is probably not a bad record!
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
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Exhibit 2: Noel White in 77-8 said to be credible for Football League we needed to attract gates of over 100 for each home game.
So we had:
South Liverpool 1006
Great Harwood 1007
Boston United 1019
Gateshead 1006
Bangor City 1021
Workington 1002
Goole 1032
Worksop 1003
But I accept this was overstating attendances so not quite a direct comparison
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Exhibit 2: Noel White in 77-8 said to be credible for Football League we needed to attract gates of over 100 for each home game.
So we had:
South Liverpool 1006
Great Harwood 1007
Boston United 1019
Gateshead 1006
Bangor City 1021
Workington 1002
Goole 1032
Worksop 1003
But I accept this was overstating attendances so not quite a direct comparison
Wonder how many Goole brought with them......
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
snap.
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Will this game be segregated then?
There hasn't been an indication either way on that issue, although I would think it is unlikely.
The note about potteries fans concerns me. We've had bitter experience of the sort of dipsticks that support port vale. I would expect this to be segregated, esp. if LTFC look like getting their four figure gate.
You misunderstand.
We're not talking about fans from the Potteries, rather fans from Leek of Potteries clubs who attend Town matches when there's no clash.
A different gravy entirely, and not at all a concern.
thanks for clarifying. not that I can go anyway!
regards
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Exhibit 2: Noel White in 77-8 said to be credible for Football League we needed to attract gates of over 100 for each home game.
So we had:
South Liverpool 1006
Great Harwood 1007
Boston United 1019
Gateshead 1006
Bangor City 1021
Workington 1002
Goole 1032
Worksop 1003
But I accept this was overstating attendances so not quite a direct comparison
Not so sure we did understate attendances in those days.
Is it because i was ikkle at the time ?
But when we got 1300/1500 in those days the grounds was a lot more packed than it is when we get the same crowd these days. As i have said before i recall the crowd for the FA trophy game against matlock being given as about 2000 and you couldnt move The crowd against Winsford in the next round was similar and given at about 3000, which was probaly still lesss than it actually was.
I t always appeared as if the main stand was nearly full which is almost 1,0000 the popular side was very densley populatedand add to that a packed Golf road or chequers end .
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
The response has been 100% positive to the draw. I think everyone appreciates it's a tough game, but in reality it's the kind of fixture that will capture the imagination in Leek - and with all due respect, a lot of people in Leek think that our rightful place in the pyramid isn't far behind a team like Altrincham. Of course we know that's not how football works!
Ignore the "drum-banging" quotes. This isn't intended to stoke the flames - we could've drawn Gresley away and there'd still be BRING IT ON posts ;)
Selected views:
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Whilst Alty have the leading scorer in the division, they also concede at the back. Two ex Hyde defenders from the promotion side were drafted in but even with their addition the defence has certainly been suspect.
Winger Clee is also a threat with plenty of pace but on a few occasions Lee Sinnott has played him in a more defensive role that certainly constrains his talent. Recently promoted from the youth set up, Duncan Watmore is attracting attention from league clubs and Altrincham have tied him to the club until the end of next season, perhaps protecting their own exposure should he go.
Ex Port Vale players Simon Richmann and James Lawrie are both regulars with Lawrie being the more threatening of the two. In goal Stuart Coburn has appeared the most times for Alty and though youth is no longer on his side, he still rates as one of the best in the non league.
I expect a good contest with both sides and it's difficult to pin down the ultimate winner at this time.
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Last season Altrincham went out of the FA Cup at home to Witton Albion, who at the time were at the same level as us.
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I did not realise Lee Sinnott is Altrincham manager , that should had some local interest
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Bring it ON. Leave it to the Boss to sort team out and keep the flags flying high. It's on the day that matters and if they are favourites that fine by me.
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According to their forum they think its a banker and are already planning to bring quite a few. Would love send them with nothin to cheer about it!!
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It's going to be tough but anything can happen in the FA Cup.
If they want to think it's a banker then let them - that suits me!
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A tough game! They have the top scorer in the conference North! Damian Reeves scored 44 goals last season, and already has 13 goals this season! He sounds like a bit of a handful!
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Nobody in their right mind assumes a result in the FA Cup before the final whistle - I'm sure Rushall felt pretty confident & look what happened to them - knocked out by oppo 2 leagues below. Bring em on!!
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Let us hope there will be 1000 at this game it is no more than this club deserves, what a draw , i think the Altrincham fans are intending on an invasion
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
and with all due respect, a lot of people in Leek think that our rightful place in the pyramid isn't far behind a team like Altrincham. Of course we know that's not how football works!
Blimey, what on earth do they base that on?
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
and with all due respect, a lot of people in Leek think that our rightful place in the pyramid isn't far behind a team like Altrincham. Of course we know that's not how football works!
Blimey, what on earth do they base that on?
That Leek should be set up to be a Conference North/Northern Premier yo-yo team.
That wouldn't be miles away from a Conference/Conference North yo-yo team.
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
and with all due respect, a lot of people in Leek think that our rightful place in the pyramid isn't far behind a team like Altrincham. Of course we know that's not how football works!
Blimey, what on earth do they base that on?
That Leek should be set up to be a Conference North/Northern Premier yo-yo team.
That wouldn't be miles away from a Conference/Conference North yo-yo team.
i would say it is...
West brom whove been up and down in the last few season (stable now) are a long way from a side at the bottom end of the championship who compete at the top of league one....
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They seem to know a lot about us, certainly more than I know about them.
Really looking forward to this one, should be a good atmosphere for their cup final ;)
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
and with all due respect, a lot of people in Leek think that our rightful place in the pyramid isn't far behind a team like Altrincham. Of course we know that's not how football works!
Blimey, what on earth do they base that on?
That Leek should be set up to be a Conference North/Northern Premier yo-yo team.
That wouldn't be miles away from a Conference/Conference North yo-yo team.
At the risk of sounding like a rapper, it depends which part of the "yo" you are on I would guess.
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
snap.
Its a shame but our admin bloke very rarely allows away fans to be accepted onto our forum due to a bit of hassle in the past.Like Leeeek Town says everyone is looking forward to it and to finally have a game where the away team will bring some fans,(we've even been reffered to as hooligans for daring to sing at away venues)something sadly lacking in the lower echelons of the Evo-Stik Div whatever.As for being a yo-yo team,well in the past decade we have been on a very steep downward spiral and hopefully now we are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel after last seasons endeavours and we have been assembling a squad over the past couple of seasons to at least get us out of this sh*te league we find ourselves in.Or maybe this is our level and in the nineties we were spoiled by being in the NPL and Conference.Either way it depresses me when we see teams like Marine,Frickley and Gainsboro still at that level,all teams with lower fan bases than ourselves........something went wrong somewhere ???
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left peg... there'll be general agreement about a lack of visiting fans. After our seasons in the BSN playing Wrexham, Luton, York etc. who brought hundreds it's gutting to see some clubs bringing a car load.
Any way you can twist your admin blokes arm a bit? Surely a bit of harmless banter is normal, and that's all you'll get from most Alty fans.
cheers
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
and with all due respect, a lot of people in Leek think that our rightful place in the pyramid isn't far behind a team like Altrincham. Of course we know that's not how football works!
Blimey, what on earth do they base that on?
That Leek should be set up to be a Conference North/Northern Premier yo-yo team.
That wouldn't be miles away from a Conference/Conference North yo-yo team.
At the risk of sounding like a rapper, it depends which part of the "yo" you are on I would guess.
What's your rapping name, Mark?
Snoop Robin?
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Notorious Mark Eck-y
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Leeeeek Town whats the word on your forum about our cup game?
Tried to register myself but to no avail.
snap.
Its a shame but our admin bloke very rarely allows away fans to be accepted onto our forum due to a bit of hassle in the past.
Not letting people post is one thing, but not letting them even see the forum is just a bit odd.
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Its a shame but our admin bloke very rarely allows away fans to be accepted onto our forum due to a bit of hassle in the past.
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Not letting people post is one thing, but not letting them even see the forum is just a bit odd.
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Maybe they like to keep things close, very very close in Leek, Y'know THAT close...
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Whilst Alty have the leading scorer in the division, they also concede at the back. Two ex Hyde defenders from the promotion side were drafted in but even with their addition the defence has certainly been suspect. * A quote from part of an earlier thread*
Take it from a Shildon fan - their defence was excellent against us and they also have an exceptional keeper. We have scored a lot of goals this season and they basically snuffed most of our threat out.
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He only looks fat because he's wearing five layers of clothing beneath his shirt.
He's actually thinner than Duncan Whatmore when he's in civvies!!