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Recall Boston being relegated/demoted two divisions from the 4th tier (EFL) to the 6th tier (2nd step of non-lge) in 2007 (maybe 2008) and this ultimately saved Alty from relegation from the Conference (step1 non lge)...

That was a strange period when we finished in relegation zone 3yrs running between 2006-2008 (i think) and we were saved from relegation by financial issues at other clubs like Halifax, Boston, Canvey Island, Scarborough, etc.

During that period we also had the 'James Robinson' issue of fielding an ineligible player (though at time harsh as unaware) that cost us 18pts but again we had a reprieve as one of three seasons listed above...

Agree that demotion two divisions for Grimsby & Southend would be funny but would also send strong message to EFL clubs (who all know rules at start of season) not to try to override/beat an agreed system that rewards via promotion & has relegation for failure...

Bottom line is over whole season Southend & Grimsby were the worst teams in their division & thus deserve (under the rules) to be relegated... they should stop moaning because they were crap and if they continue demote them two divisions as extra punishment!

I seem to remember AFC Wimbledon got a three point deduction for the exact same thing. The reason given was laughable at best. And apparently an MP called Tony Blair backed their case. Politicians!

In any case, I'm afraid I wouldn't be entirely surprised if the north and south divisions, were voided again next season, the authorities seem bent on making our lives misery for some time to come. Hope I'm wrong...

"Get you all watching Alty again". I sincerely hope this happens, regardless of people's personal politics, health choices etc.

"Next season when Covid further under control". Or more accurately when restrictions ease. I have a bad feeling about next season though. If they were going to let us go back to "Altrincham v Spennymoor Town" type conditions, I think they would have done so by now, or at least given a definite commitment. It seems clear that at any rate various restrictions will remain in place for some time after fans are officially allowed back, and that the only question is how severely this will impact our crowds. At any rate, it will be a scandal if no Torquay fans are given the chance to see their team get back in the Football League ( if that is indeed the situation on the last day).

"1133 in main stand". I seem to remember counting the main stand seats once and getting 908, including, I think, the press box and directors' box. I'd love to know where the extra seats came from!

Oh I say, You Tube. I got slated for going on there. Even though it's not where I get my information.

I was going to say Clayton Donaldson has to be in the best eleven I've seen against Alty (apart from Spurs '95)

Do I want to attend is the thought meandering through my mind

Guarantee they'll want to attend if they're still going for the title. Could have been the first time they brought a decent crowd here.

My first season ticket at Alty was a junior one costing me 2 guineas (£2.10) for 21 Cheshire league games plus all reserve matches in the Manchester league.
It went up to 4 guineas when I had to pay adult price! 😉
Only brought home £15 a week so it didn't seem so cheap at the time! 😂😂

Did you get to see Jackie Swindells for that?

What was the point of a guinea anyway, surely it was almost the same as a pound (I still prefer it to decimalisation though!)

Quote from: Inter Alty! on April 29, 2021, 09:00:28 AM

Yep, enjoyed Lancaster last time we played there in April 2018... great away win on way to title a few weeks later... the ground is virtually next door to the railway station, but my mates & i got there early and enjoyed several pints at nearby pubs before the game... great day!

A great city for a boozy day out - one of my favourites.

Near the prison too, I seem to remember someone escaped from it a few years back. And someone boycotted the Giant Axe social club! And Gary (God rest him) had business behind that new terrace one time... The best pile on we ever had was after a goal at Lancaster, those were the days!

I fancy an obscure club in Wales - have we ever been to Anglesey?

We might get the live game if they can still win the title, we haven’t had a home game yet

Imagine how many Torquay would come if they could - over twice the (cumulative) total they've previously they've previously brought.

"You'll be non-league for years".