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I don't remember that but I remember a game in the 70s (might have been Hartlepool in the cup but I suspect it was South Shields in the NPL) when a load of Newcastle fans came and caused some bother (or 'bovver' as we so quaintly called it at the time) . I think there were enough of them to stand wherever they wanted.

So, assuming our survival in the BSP is confirmed, it looks like good news for us southern exiles but bad news for the majority of travelling Alty fans?

It now looks like relegated teams will be Halifax, Farsley, Stafford and Droylesden. Combined distance from Alty = approx 170 miles
The promoted teams will be Kettering, Barrow, Lewes and Eastbourne. Combined distance from Alty = approx 750 miles

And just so I don't get accused of wishing Halifax down before it's confirmed ... it would be even worse for them were they to survive.

I'm not sure tonight is the right time to reply but here goes....

The manager of any part-time team is going to struggle in the BSP. You can debate the style of play but, on the basis of today's game you can't argue about the commitment of the players and some of that must come from the manager and his staff.

The question is would anyone else have done better with the same resources? Is there a better candidate who is willing to take the job on.
I think you can judge the quality of the man by the fact that he's offered his resignation in the past - presumably because he thought it might benefit the club. Try to think who many other managers have done or would do that. Most wait to be pushed out or quit to go somewhere else.

I'd prefer to see how we get on next season (hopefully) competing with teams on a more equal basis.

Just got back.
Absolutely gutted. There were so many chances that just didn't quite fall our way.

Both of their goals seemed to have an element of luck about them. The first pinballed about the box and I though Scotty was a bit unlucky to be credited with an o.g. Not sure what else he could have done.  The other one looked like it went through a crowd and got a deflection.

I thought everyone gave it their all today and we were unlucky.

The bottom line is though that the club will carry on. I'd rather have a secure club with a future in the BSN than be worrying if will even exist next year like Halifax or be embarrassed by what goes on at the club like a mate who's a Crawley fan.

It's heartbreaking to think that one goal today which we came so close to scoring would have kept us up but we will have other days. 

Well done to everyone who went today. Great support.

BTW, I thought Tinson was immense at the back. Will he stay/play next year?

Hardly an embarrasement, they are in the league because they won the Nationwide North, so got promoted. How would we like it if we were denied promotion because we are part time ? Well you can't turn round to Droylsden and say your average attendance is 400, thats not good so your are not allowed to be promoted.

My thoughts entirely.  The support the fans give is more important than the numbers. A crowd of 250 fervently behind the team is worth more than 500 or 1000 who give little support or are negative.

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Hope to be at the Aldershot game so could get to see the grand unfurling.

This was a brilliant result and, even better, it sounds like it was a great performance.
Well done to all those who were there to cheer the lads on.

And I don't think we could have wished for better results in the other games. It now looks like 4 from 6 and Alty are the team picking up points. Three more on Tuesday would be nice but even a draw would be ok I think. I can't see Farsley winning both their games in hand on present form.

Come on Alty!