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Checkatrade v Leyton
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Is this at Crawley or The Amex? When is it?
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GT49er
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G0ood idea, but won't Orient have to agree? Share of the takings and all that.................
ATFC Seagull
Aberystwyth Town FC
Isn't the idea that we boycott it in protest at the seeping of 'B' teams into the lower pyramid and the overhaul of a completely decent (if somewhat random) competition that aimed to give small clubs a chance to go to Wembley?
Arthur
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Was about to post the same thing. Was with a Luton fan last who was disappointed they had so many at their game last night.
They've taken an already really shit competition that NO ONE gives a shit about until the regional finals (even then not a great deal) and made it even shitter.
BBassic
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- Jul 28, 2011
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I will certainly be boycotting it!
ATFC Seagull
Aberystwyth Town FC
It was shit, but it was kinda fun as well. Tickets for a tenner, you never really minded if you missed a game, no inclination to go away, saw a few kids/new signings that hadn't made a splash, and you MIGHT have got to Wembley. Now it's just shit.
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
Why would the proceeds go to charity rather than pay for the match day stewarding etc?
junior
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I thought the whole point was to boycott this competition? The less people in tbe stadium the better.
Amex, in next international break in early November.
I think all profits go to Orient, although that is in theory, as in reality the match will actually lose money.
This. There was definitely something appealing about a cheap, lesser tournament without much tension and pressure.
Now it is just truly crap.
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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I'm pretending we're not in it.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
A noble sentiment, but I don't think even letting everyone watch for free, will be a big enough draw to anything like fill the stadium.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Not sure that I agree with the majority of the posters on this thread.
Yes it's a shame for the original League One and Two clubs that some Championship and Premier League 'B' teams have entered the competition.
But conversely, from a selfish viewpoint, I think it's great that it gives some of our younger players much needed experience, of pitting their wits against senior professionals, and in front of (slightly) bigger crowds.
Yes it's a shame for the original League One and Two clubs that some Championship and Premier League 'B' teams have entered the competition.
But conversely, from a selfish viewpoint, I think it's great that it gives some of our younger players much needed experience, of pitting their wits against senior professionals, and in front of (slightly) bigger crowds.
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Thunder Bolt
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Shame it wasn't another club, we could fill the stadium and give the other club a good pay day, do something charity and give our younger players a taste of what it's like to play in front of a larger crowd.
I'm sure if we get through to the latter stages the stadium will fill up anyway.
I'm sure if we get through to the latter stages the stadium will fill up anyway.
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Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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To be fair, that is. as you say, a selfish viewpoint. Horribly selfish. If a Manchester United fan said the same thing when we were down there we'd have been a little cross.
What was a competitive tournament for lower league clubs has been utterly devalued. I wouldn't go if I was paid to.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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I'm sure it won't.