binny Posted June 30, 2005 Author Share Posted June 30, 2005 Summary – November 2005 Days: 30 Grounds visited (divisions as per 2004-5 season): 14 1 at English Championship 3 at English League One 4 at English League Two 1 at English Conference National 2 at English Conference North 1 at English Conference South 2 at Scottish Second Division Attendances at matches watched (divisions as per 2004-5 season): English Championship: 8036 (8036 per game) English League One: 21508 (7169 per game) English League Two: 19474 (4869 per game) English Conference National: 1398 (1398 per game) English Conference North: 1300 (650 per game) English Conference South: 291 (291 per game) Scottish Second Division: 4170 (2085 per game) Overall record so far Days: 417 Grounds visited (divisions as per 2004-5 season): 182 20 at English Premiership 20 at English Championship 20 at English League One 22 at English League Two 17 at English Conference National 20 at English Conference North 19 at English Conference South 5 at English Lower Leagues 12 at Scottish Premier League 8 at Scottish First Division 9 at Scottish Second Division 10 at Scottish Third Division Attendances at matches watched (divisions as per 2004-5 season): English Premiership: 670435 (33522 per game) English Championship: 393426 (19671 per game) English League One: 202670 (10134 per game) English League Two: 130843 (5947 per game) English Conference National: 40861 (2404 per game) English Conference North: 13484 (674 per game) English Conference South: 18217 (959 per game) English Lower Leagues: 3635 (727 per game) Scottish Premier League: 220485 (18374 per game) Scottish First Division: 37238 (4655 per game) Scottish Second Division: 13965 (1552 per game) Scottish Third Division: 11779 (1178 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian of Nazareth Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Sneaky win for Kiddy \o/ Still following and enjoying Only a handful to go... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 Thanks Brian 183. Field Mill, Mansfield (Attendance: 9157) 3 December 2005 – English FA Cup, Second Round: Mansfield vs Boston United Both Mansfield and Boston will hope to get through to the next round with a win tonight, if only to boost their finances. It’s a difficult tie to call, as both sides are separated by only a few points in League Two. The home side were a little disappointing early on, and Boston should have taken the lead. Soon though Mansfield got into their stride, and on 21 Stuart Young headed the Stags into the lead. The home side had a few chances to double their lead, but Boston held on and started to dominate once more. How Boston failed to get an equaliser was beyond explanation by just about everyone in the stadium as they kept missing chance after chance. But with such a big prize at stake, Boston kept going, and eight minutes from time just their just reward through Amos Foyewa’s 10th goal of the season. Mansfield picked up in the final few minutes, as did Boston, but neither side managed another goal, and they’ll have to replay to decide a winner. Games watched: 183 Total mileage: 53016 Total number of goals witnessed: 556 [+52] (3.04 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 41 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 184. St. James Park, Exeter (Attendance: 2524) 7 December 2005 – English Conference National: Exeter vs Carlisle Exeter and Carlisle are amongst a host of sides battling for one of the playoff places this season, and only a point separates the sides going into the game. Carlisle made a good start to the game, although Exeter did well to keep them at bay in the early minutes. But with thirteen minutes on the clock Karl Howley managed to turn the ball home and Carlisle were ahead. Carlisle produced some good football during the remainder of the first half, but Exeter also had a few chances; although neither side actually looked like scoring. The home side were much improved in the second half, but they still struggled to get anything on target. They weren’t helped by the sending off of Glenn Cronin on 65, but Carlisle didn’t seem too interested in getting a second. Ten minutes later Exeter were awarded a penalty, and Sean Devine earned his side a point from the spot. Games watched: 184 Total mileage: 53382 Total number of goals witnessed: 558 [+52] (3.03 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 42 (0.23 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 185. The Alexandra Stadium, Crewe (Attendance: 10073) 10 December 2005 – English Championship: Crewe vs Coventry Crewe are having a decent season and currently lie just outside the playoff zone. They will be confident of getting a result here this afternoon as Coventry are looking like having another season of mid-table mediocrity. Coventry tried well in the early part of the game, and Crewe had to hang on to keep themselves in the game. Chance after chance fell to the visitors and none of them were taken, and on 26 Crewe broke to take the lead through Kenny Lunt. Crewe now had the wind in their sails, and they really should have added to their score before the break. Coventry started the second half in good form, but ten minutes in Michael Higdon fired in a second for Crewe and the Sky Blues’ resolve seemed to crumble. Coventry’s problem was their finishing – and Crewe’s excellent defending – and the win was wrapped up seventeen minutes from time when Kyle Wilson slotted home a penalty. Games watched: 185 Total mileage: 53682 Total number of goals witnessed: 561 [+52] (3.03 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 42 (0.23 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 186. The Stadium of Light, Sunderland (Attendance: 19478) 13 December 2005 – English Championship: Sunderland vs Preston Sunderland are in a god position for a push for a playoff place in the second half of the season, and with Preston struggling at the foot of the table yet again, the home side will be hopeful of another victory. The opening twenty minutes or so weren’t so great, although the Black Cats did create one or two efforts. In fact, Kevin Kyle had an effort ruled out in the second minute for a push on the goalkeeper. After the settling-down period had passed Sunderland started to push forward and carve out chances, but they only took the lead five minutes before the break when Sean Thornton bulleted in a free kick from thirty yards out. Preston were finding it difficult to cope with Sunderland, and just before the hour Stephen Elliott headed in a second at the back post. The home side seemed to let their foot off the gas after that, and on 67 Richard Cresswell jinked himself around the Sunderland keeper to pull a goal back. But any hopes that Preston had were dashed five minutes later when Preston conceded a penalty, and George McCartney put it away to wrap up the three points for his side. Games watched: 186 Total mileage: 53942 Total number of goals witnessed: 565 [+52] (3.04 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 42 (0.23 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 187. York Street, Boston (Attendance: 6275) 14 December 2005 – English FA Cup, Second Round Replay: Boston United vs Mansfield I think this is the first time that I’ve been to both the first game and the replay in a cup-tie, but that’s the way the fixtures and grounds have fallen. Boston did well to come back from two goals down, and they’ll have to work hard to beat Mansfield. The Stags came out strongly, and were determined not to miss this second opportunity. Boston struggled to keep them at bay, and eighteen minutes in Mark Robinson put Mansfield ahead. Mansfield were dominating without creating too many chances, and they paid for it five minutes before half time when Boston equalised through Greg Strong. The first real attack of the second half ended with Stuart Young restoring Mansfield’s lead, and seven minutes later a goalkeeping error allowed Derek Asamoah to put Mansfield within touching distance of the Third Round. Boston lost all heart after conceding a third, but they had their goalkeeper to thank for not making it worse when he saved from Jay DeMerit’s penalty on 67. Games watched: 187 Total mileage: 54233 Total number of goals witnessed: 569 [+52] (3.04 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 42 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 188. Cappielow Park, Greenock (Attendance: 4998) 17 December 2005 – Scottish First Division: Morton vs Hamilton Morton have made a decent enough start to their campaign following promotion last season, and they have a decent enough cushion over the relegation zone. Hamilton are just a point behind them, and this should be a tight game. It should have been a tight game, but in truth the first half was all one-way traffic. Morton attacked at regular intervals, but for all their great endeavours they never really looked like scoring as their strikers continually failed to find the target. Hamilton’s only effort of the half came in injury time; but they also couldn’t find the target. It was a bit more of an even contest in the second half as Hamilton pushed forward a little more than they had done in the first half. Morton also kept up their pressure, but neither side had their shooting boots on, and the game petered out into a 0-0 draw. Games watched: 188 Total mileage: 55047 Total number of goals witnessed: 569 [+52] (3.03 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 42 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 189. Woodside Park, Bishop’s Stortford (Attendance: 616) 20 December 2005 – English Conference South: Bishop’s Stortford vs Redditch Bishop’s Stortford and Redditch are separated only by goal difference coming into this game in mid-table, but both sides will be looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone rather than thinking about the playoffs. The home side started well, and some good passing movement had Redditch at sixes and sevens. Seven minutes in George Purcell headed Bishop’s Stortford ahead, and although Redditch stemmed much of the tide, Purcell doubled his tally for the night on the half hour. It was to get worse for Reddich just three minutes later when they conceded a penalty and Purcell completed his hatrick. It was perhaps a bit harsh on the visitors, but they had failed to deal with the threat of Purcell. Bishop’s Stortford were largely content to just pass the ball around in the second half, and although Reddich pulled a goal back through a Jamie McGeoghegan header, it never really threatened the result. Games watched: 189 Total mileage: 55084 Total number of goals witnessed: 573 [+52] (3.03 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 42 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 190. Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld (Attendance: 1942) 21 December 2005 – Scottish Cup, Second Round: Clyde vs Fraserburgh Non-league Fraserburgh are going to find it difficult today up against a Clyde side who are sitting in mid-table in the Second Division. Hopefully though they can at least give a good account of themselves. Clyde didn’t need any help from their opponents, but they got it after just five minutes when the non-leaguers conceded a penalty that Mark Gilhaney put away somewhat uneasily. Clyde created enough chances to put the game to bed inside the first half hour, but Fraserburgh defended well. They were undone though on 27 minutes and Gilhaney had a second for Clyde. The visitors had hardly got forward at all, but they did have the odd chance of getting a goal back in the second half. Midway through the second period Derek Lyle scored a third for Clyde, and they eased their way through to the Third Round. Fraserburgh though can hold their heads up high for not disgracing themselves and keeping the scoreline somewhat respectable. Games watched: 190 Total mileage: 55846 Total number of goals witnessed: 576 [+52] (3.03 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 42 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 191. Clarence Park, St. Albans (Attendance: 437) 26 December 2005 – English Conference National: St. Albans vs Dagenham & Redbridge St. Albans have found the step up to the Conference National very difficult, and they’re going to have to do something amazing to stay up come the end of the season. They might though be able to start their great escape this afternoon as Dagenham are also struggling. St. Albans had a few early chances, but soon the Daggers took the game by the scruff of the neck and caused problems for the St. Albans back line. They weren’t helped though when Tim Cole was sent off midway through the first half for a second booking. St. Albans took advantage of their numerical advantage for a few minutes afterwards, but they couldn’t score, and it was still goalless at half time. The second half didn’t see much change at either end. Both sides showed why they’re at the bottom – failure to convert chances that are presented to them. St. Albans failed to make their numerical advantage turn into goals, and they will see the 0-0 draw as two points dropped rather than one gained. Games watched: 191 Total mileage: 55876 Total number of goals witnessed: 576 [+52] (3.02 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 43 (0.23 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 192. Hilton Park, Bolton (Attendance: 1500) 28 December 2005 – English Conference North: Leigh RMI vs Runcorn Leigh have struggled to find any sort of form since relegation last season, and they’re looking at mid-table obscurity for the season. Runcorn though have hopes of promotion, and they currently hold one of the playoff places. Seven minutes in Runcorn took the lead as Leigh failed to deal with a long free kick and Joe Fowler stole in to score. However, the visitors gave away their advantage within five minutes when they conceded a penalty and David Fox had the home side level. Just two minutes later Runcorn’s Matty McGinn was sent off for a second booking, and Leigh now sensed a comfortable evening. Indeed, for the remainder of the first half Leigh created chance after chance, but they just couldn’t turn any of them into a goal; due to both poor finishing and good defending. The second half was a complete bore as Runcorn just stifled their hosts, and in the final minute they might even have won it. They didn’t do it, but they will still be delighted with the 1-1 draw having played for 76 minutes with only ten men. Games watched: 192 Total mileage: 56238 Total number of goals witnessed: 578 [+52] (3.01 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.23 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 Summary – December 2005 Days: 31 Grounds visited (divisions as per 2004-5 season): 10 2 at English Championship 2 at English League Two 2 at English Conference National 2 at English Conference South 1 at Scottish First Division 1 at Scottish Second Division Attendances at matches watched (divisions as per 2004-5 season): English Championship: 29551 (14776 per game) English League Two: 15432 (7716 per game) English Conference National: 4024 (2012 per game) English Conference South: 1053 (527 per game) Scottish First Division: 1942 (1942 per game) Scottish Second Division: 4998 (4998 per game) Overall record so far Days: 448 Grounds visited (divisions as per 2004-5 season): 192 20 at English Premiership 22 at English Championship 20 at English League One 24 at English League Two 19 at English Conference National 20 at English Conference North 21 at English Conference South 5 at English Lower Leagues 12 at Scottish Premier League 9 at Scottish First Division 10 at Scottish Second Division 10 at Scottish Third Division Attendances at matches watched (divisions as per 2004-5 season): English Premiership: 670435 (33522 per game) English Championship: 422977 (19226 per game) English League One: 202670 (10134 per game) English League Two: 146275 (6095 per game) English Conference National: 44885 (2362 per game) English Conference North: 13484 (674 per game) English Conference South: 19270 (918 per game) English Lower Leagues: 3635 (727 per game) Scottish Premier League: 220485 (18374 per game) Scottish First Division: 39180 (4353 per game) Scottish Second Division: 18963 (1896 per game) Scottish Third Division: 11779 (1178 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUFCfovever Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by binny: Thanks bjorn. Glad you're enjoying 140. Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea (Attendance: 12331) 19 May 2005 – English League Two, Playoff Semi Final, Second Leg: Southend vs Rushden Following yesterday’s game, this also promises to be an exciting tie as Rushden take a 2-1 lead into the lead. Southend will still fancy their chances though with only a one-goal deficit to overturn. In contrast to yesterday’s game, it was Rushden who had the early chances as they looked to equal Southend’s away goal. It didn’t come though, and soon Southend started to push forward. The pressure wasn’t great, but by pushing bodies forward they caused havoc in the Rushden box. Eight minutes before the break veteran defender Spencer Prior headed Southend into the lead on the night, and of course also on away goals. Southend started the second half trying to get a second, but Rushden kept them at bay, and looked to hit them on the break to get the crucial next goal. And with seventeen minutes to go Southend were eventually caught out as prolific striker Craig Dove put away a chance to level things up on the night for Rushden. But just like last night, a penalty was awarded late on to the side behind in the tie. This time though Southend’s Kevin Maher hit the spot-kick straight into the arms of the Rushden goalkeeper, and despite late pressure, Rushden held on to progress 3-2 on aggregate to a final meeting with Yeovil. Games watched: 140 Total mileage: 38925 Total number of goals witnessed: 413 [+44] (2.95 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 30 (0.21 per game) </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Nice to see you went to the Hall, nice to see you managed to get some realism in there, but your out on two fronts, Rushden didn't reach the playoffs and Southend won promotion via the playoffs. I know this is a fictional piece but even so, a bit of realism goes a long way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living_Legend Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 KUTGW binny, although not long left to go.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SUFCfovever: Nice to see you went to the Hall, nice to see you managed to get some realism in there, but your out on two fronts, Rushden didn't reach the playoffs and Southend won promotion via the playoffs. I know this is a fictional piece but even so, a bit of realism goes a long way. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> It's based on a football simulation game (hence, the "FM Stories"), so it's a bit of a silly thing for you to stay. Glad you're enjoying though Living_Legend - thanks. And here's the next installment 193. Victoria Park, Burscough (Attendance: 315) 1 January 2006 – English Conference North: Burscough vs Scarborough Burscough are, perhaps not surprisingly, struggling this season, and with Scarborough chasing hard for a playoff place, this is likely to be another difficult game for the home side. The home side knew that they had to start the New Year with a bang, and after seeing a cross rebound off the bar, Kezie Ibe turned the ball home to give Burscough a much-needed lead. It was necessary for Burscough not to concede an equaliser, and they held out rather easily. And with twenty minutes gone they got a second as Jason Kennedy fired in a second. Scarborough just didn’t know how to respond, and the struggled to get anything meaningful moving. Just before half time they conceded a penalty, and Kennedy put Burscough three goals to the good. Scarborough were much improved at the start of the second half, and Burscough had to be on their toes to keep them out. But as the chances came and went Scarborough lost spirit, and Burscough earned themselves a crucial three points to start the New Year. Games watched: 193 Total mileage: 56628 Total number of goals witnessed: 581 [+52] (3.01 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.23 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 194. Jaguar Arena, Coventry (Attendance: 29015) 7 January 2006 – English FA Cup, Third Round: Coventry vs Bolton FA Cup Third Round weekend is always an exciting time, and this week should prove no different. Coventry may be struggling in the Championship, but they will still be hopeful of getting a result against a Bolton side who are stuck in mid-table of the Premiership. Bolton rested a few of their stars, but they still had a decent side out, and created a number of chances for themselves; mostly on the break. Coventry probably had the lions share of the possession in the first half, but their build-up play was a little laboured at time, and when required, Bolton did what they had to at the back. It was an exciting cup-tie that just lacked a goal, and as the game wore on the prospect of one looked increasingly less likely. Coventry waned in the second half, and Bolton had enough chances to nick a win with their swift counter-attacking. But there were no goals this afternoon, and the two sides will have another go in a week and a half. Games watched: 194 Total mileage: 56798 Total number of goals witnessed: 581 [+52] (2.99 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.23 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 195. Marston Stadium, Hinckley (Attendance: 320) 10 January 2006 – English Conference North: Hinckley vs Gateshead Hinckley are having a very good season, and they seem set on a playoff place come the end of the season. Gateshead are also faring well in their first season back up, and they know that a late surge might see them sneak into the top-five. It wasn’t a great start to the game, but sixteen minutes in a neat free kick move from Hinckley culminated with Stuart Storer firing the home side ahead. Another free kick eight minutes later saw Nick Gray head home his 5th goal of the season, and Hinckley were in control. Gateshead though didn’t lie down, and for most of the rest of the first half they pushed forward in search of pulling a goal back. Hinckley though did well to keep them out, and just before half time they broke to score a killer third through Chris O’Grady. The second half was a closer affair in terms of chances created, but there didn’t really seem to be much in way of real goalscoring opportunities. In fact, there were no further goals, and Hinckley tightened their grasp on their playoff berth. Games watched: 195 Total mileage: 56884 Total number of goals witnessed: 584 [+52] (2.99 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.23 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 196. The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham (Attendance: 3024) 11 January 2006 – English League Two: Wrexham vs Stevenage This is a very important match in the context of the relegation battle from the Football League. Wrexham are only one place above the current drop-zone, and Stevenage, last season’s Conference Champions, are only six places above. Wrexham created a few early chances that never really looked like hitting the back of the net, but on 16 minutes Stevenage broke swiftly, and took the lead through Jon Nurse. Stevenage had a few more goes after that, but soon the North-Wales side came back at their visitors, and on the half hour Gary Cahill equalised with a header. There was some good endeavour from both sides, but both lacked much in the finishing department, and it showed as chances went begging at both ends. Twenty minutes from time though Anthony Elding hit his 50th goal for Stevenage to earn the visitors a crucial three points in their bid to retain their League status. Games watched: 196 Total mileage: 57162 Total number of goals witnessed: 587 [+52] (2.99 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 197. Stark’s Park, Kirkcaldy (Attendance: 9291) 14 January 2006 – Scottish Cup, Third Round: Raith Rovers vs Hearts Raith are having a good season in the First Division, and will feel that they have a good chance of promotion. They will be hopeful of causing Hearts some problems today, but the visitors are currently in second place in the SPL, and they should be too strong for Rovers. Raith looked determined early on, but Hearts were content to take what was thrown at them and push forward on the break. The visitors had already had a few decent chances by the time Graham Weir notched up his tenth goal of the season to give the Edinburgh side the lead after twelve minutes. Raith did have the ball in the back of the net five minutes later only for the effort to be ruled out for a dodgy offside, but apart from them, they struggled to get past a very organised Hearts defence. Ten minutes before the break Hearts got a second as a cracking shot from Robert Sloan flew in, and the SPL side seemed to be heading through. Raith did try their hardest in the second half, but their inferior quality was clear to all, and it was no surprise that Hearts dealt with everything very comfortably. Hearts couldn’t be bothered about getting a third, and they eased through to round four by two goals to nil. Games watched: 197 Total mileage: 57948 Total number of goals witnessed: 589 [+52] (2.99 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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binny Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Almost mallen102000 - but not quite the very last 198. St. George’s Lane, Worcester (Attendance: 640) 18 January 2006 – English Conference South: Worcester vs Dorchester Both Worcester and Dorchester are in mid-table, but it’s far from safe for either side as the bottom of the division is very congested. The result here today could be very important to helping the winners stay up. The first half wasn’t a great spectacle, but Worcester did create a number of chances that they missed in the opening half hour. Dorchester were doing next to nothing in an attacking sense, and on the half hour Worcester took the lead through Chris Giles. It was only in the penultimate minute of the first half that Dorchester had their first chance of the game, but even that went wide. Worcester were fantastic in the second half, and they absolutely laid siege to the Dorchester goal. They twice hit the woodwork inside the first seven minutes of the second half, and were also denied by some fantastic goalkeeping from the Dorchester stopper. But despite all their chances, failure to score a second always meant that Dorchester might still nick a point, and they tried to prove that on the odd moment during the second period that they could get forward themselves. Worcester though breathed a sigh of relief every time they missed a chance, and then proceeded to push forward once more. The second goal though just didn’t come, but it didn’t matter in the end as all three points went the way of the home side come the final whistle. Games watched: 198 Total mileage: 58172 Total number of goals witnessed: 590 [+52] (2.98 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 199. Walkers Stadium, Leicester (Attendance: 31370) 21 January 2006 – English FA Cup, Fourth Round: Leicester vs Tottenham Leicester are pushing for an automatic promotion spot from the Championship, but they have to put that out of their mind today as they look to take advantage of Spurs’ indifferent form and make the Fifth Round. Leicester battled well in the early part of the game without creating too much, and Spurs looked more likely to score as they used their pace to counterattack well. The Foxes though defended well for the most part, but just before half time Jermain Defoe got in to put the Londoners ahead. Within the first minute of the second half it got worse for the home side as Robbie Keane wrapped up a lovely move to double Spurs’ lead. Leicester battled well, but Spurs were clearly the better side technically, and the home side really weren’t capable of breaking them down. It wasn’t a pretty second period, and Spurs saw the game out to full time to wrap up victory and progressed through to the Fifth Round. Games watched: 199 Total mileage: 58350 Total number of goals witnessed: 592 [+52] (2.97 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian of Nazareth Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Important win for Worcester there \o/, almost there now! Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 200. Crown Ground, Accrington (Attendance: 3048) 25 January 2006 – English Conference National: Accrington Stanley vs Exeter Accrington need all the help that they can get as they continue to battle against the drop, but with Exeter trying to sneak into the playoff places, they won’t find it easy today. Stanley don’t need to give away silly goals given the situation that they’re in, but with eight minutes gone they failed to pick up Stewart Talbot at the far post, and the Grecians were ahead. Exeter had another couple of chances to extend their lead, but as the game progressed Accrington started to play and create some efforts on goal. And that’s how it continued into the second half, and on the hour Jon Daly squeezed in an equaliser for Stanley. But following that, Stanley seemed to tire, and as the game edged towards its end, Exeter looked more likely to nick a winner. And just as the game seemed to be heading for a point apiece, Lee Briscoe stepped up to win the game for Exeter with a free kick from 30 yards out. Games watched: 200 Total mileage: 58744 Total number of goals witnessed: 595 [+52] (2.98 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 201. Cherrywood Road, Farnborough (Attendance: 939) 28 January 2006 – English Conference National: Farnborough vs Dagenham & Redbridge It’s another of those games between two sides trying to avoid the drop, although Dagenham are in more trouble than their hosts, as they currently occupy the last relegation spot. Farnborough are a few places ahead, but there’s only one point in it. Farnborough took the initiative to their visitors from the kickoff, and eight minutes in Lloyd Blackman had them ahead. Seven minutes later though The Daggers were level again as Tony Boot shot in on the break. Farnborough though were by far the better side, and with a little more than twenty minutes gone Lebanese striker Ali Chaaban restored the lead for the home side. They had enough chances to get a third, and eight minutes before the break Blackman grabbed his second of the afternoon; his fifth of the campaign. Dagenham were collapsing, and just after the break Ryan Smith, on loan from Arsenal, made it 4-1 to the home side. Dagenham had to get back into the game quickly, and some poor goalkeeping allowed Boot to pull a goal back for the visitors on 64. They couldn’t though get their play going, and Farnborough seemed to close the game out well. Two minutes from time though Jake Leberl made it 4-3, but the expected onslaught didn’t materialise and Farnborough held on to claim all three points. Games watched: 201 Total mileage: 58826 Total number of goals witnessed: 602 [+52] (3.00 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 24, 2005 Author Share Posted July 24, 2005 202. Recreation Ground, Aldershot (Attendance: 1297) 31 January 2006 – English Conference National: Aldershot vs Crawley Aldershot and Crawley are both in mid-table, but as I’ve said on many occasions, things are really tight at the bottom of this division, and both sides will be looking over their shoulders. Crawley started well early on, but soon Aldershot got into their stride, and midway through the first half they opened the scoring through a Tom Bates penalty. Six minutes later Simon Rea doubled the lead, and Aldershot were in command. Crawley didn’t really know how to counter Aldershot, but early in the second half they got a goal back as Sean Hankin headed in from a corner. But they couldn’t build on it, and on 66 Chris Hay put Aldershot two goals to the good yet again. Right-back Phil Warner added a fourth with a free kick seventeen minutes from time, and Aldershot claimed all three points to ease their relegation worries. Games watched: 202 Total mileage: 58916 Total number of goals witnessed: 607 [+52] (3.00 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 24, 2005 Author Share Posted July 24, 2005 Summary – January 2006 Days: 31 Grounds visited (divisions as per 2004-5 season): 10 2 at English Championship 1 at English League One 3 at English Conference National 2 at English Conference North 1 at English Lower Leagues 1 at Scottish First Division Attendances at matches watched (divisions as per 2004-5 season): English Championship: 60385 (30193 per game) English League One: 3024 (3024 per game) English Conference National: 5284 (1761 per game) English Conference North: 640 (640 per game) English Lower Leagues: 315 (315 per game) Scottish First Division: 9291 (9291 per game) Overall record so far Days: 479 Grounds visited (divisions as per 2004-5 season): 202 20 at English Premiership 24 at English Championship 21 at English League One 24 at English League Two 22 at English Conference National 22 at English Conference North 21 at English Conference South 6 at English Lower Leagues 12 at Scottish Premier League 10 at Scottish First Division 10 at Scottish Second Division 10 at Scottish Third Division Attendances at matches watched (divisions as per 2004-5 season): English Premiership: 670435 (33522 per game) English Championship: 483362 (20140 per game) English League One: 205694 (9795 per game) English League Two: 146275 (6095 per game) English Conference National: 50169 (2280 per game) English Conference North: 14124 (642 per game) English Conference South: 19270 (918 per game) English Lower Leagues: 3950 (658 per game) Scottish Premier League: 220485 (18374 per game) Scottish First Division: 48471 (4847 per game) Scottish Second Division: 18963 (1896 per game) Scottish Third Division: 11779 (1178 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 203. Kenilworth Road, Luton (Attendance: 8427) 1 February 2006 – English League One: Luton vs Stockport Luton are having a fantastic season, and are currently top of the league, albeit only on goal difference. Stockport lie in sixth, but they’ll still be eyeing up an automatic promotion spot if they can string some good results together. The Hatters attacked from the start, and caused problems for Stockport. The visitors’ goalkeeper did excellently to keep them out, whilst up front Stockport were trying to break; mostly unsuccessfully. Twenty minutes in Luton’s pressure told when Darren Middleton scored, but other than that, Luton couldn’t find the net despite plenty of chances. Stockport made a game of it early in the second half, and three minutes in they were level through a Luke Beckett strike. Luton continued to dominate after that, but they found the Stockport keeper in fantastic form, and somehow failed to find a winner. Stockport also had the woodwork to thank for keeping out the league leaders. Football can be a cruel game, and Luton will feel that they deserved all three points today, rather than the one that they picked up. Games watched: 203 Total mileage: 58960 Total number of goals witnessed: 609 [+52] (3.00 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 204. Victoria Park, Hartlepool (Attendance: 6965) 4 February 2006 – English League One: Hartlepool vs Millwall Hartlepool are 4th in the league, but are only a point behind leaders Luton. Millwall are 8th, but with three points only to make up on the playoff places, they’ll be hoping to get in there for a chance to return to the Championship at the first attempt. Hartlepool got off to a brilliant start as Roy O’Donovan hit a screamer from 30 yards out to give the home side the lead. Millwall played some good football in an attempt to get back into the game, but in truth, neither side were particularly impressive where it really counted – in front of goal. In injury time Eifion Williams scored a second, and ten minutes into the second half Williams nabbed his tenth goal of the season to put Hartlepool three goals up. Millwall were stunned by those quick goals, and although they created a few decent chances, they couldn’t take them and their playoff hopes suffered a big blow. Games watched: 204 Total mileage: 59450 Total number of goals witnessed: 612 [+52] (3.00 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Martin Allen Posted July 26, 2005 SI Staff Share Posted July 26, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by binny: 203. Kenilworth Road, Luton (Attendance: 8427) 1 February 2006 – English League One: Luton vs Stockport Luton are having a fantastic season, and are currently top of the league, albeit only on goal difference. Stockport lie in sixth, but they’ll still be eyeing up an automatic promotion spot if they can string some good results together. The Hatters attacked from the start, and caused problems for Stockport. The visitors’ goalkeeper did excellently to keep them out, whilst up front Stockport were trying to break; mostly unsuccessfully. Twenty minutes in Luton’s pressure told when Darren Middleton scored, but other than that, Luton couldn’t find the net despite plenty of chances. Stockport made a game of it early in the second half, and three minutes in they were level through a Luke Beckett strike. Luton continued to dominate after that, but they found the Stockport keeper in fantastic form, and somehow failed to find a winner. Stockport also had the woodwork to thank for keeping out the league leaders. Football can be a cruel game, and Luton will feel that they deserved all three points today, rather than the one that they picked up. Games watched: 203 Total mileage: 58960 Total number of goals witnessed: 609 [+52] (3.00 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.22 per game) </div></BLOCKQUOTE> why as a luton fan does that match sound simiar to our team up to last last season Good work and keep it up mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Thanks mallen 205. Park View Road, Welling (Attendance: 510) 8 February 2006 – English FA Trophy, Fourth Round Replay: Welling vs Northwich Victoria Both sides are struggling in their respective divisions, and Welling did well to get a 0-0 draw at Northwich at the weekend to earn this replay. Welling started well, and pushed Northwich back from the start. Eleven minutes in they got their reward as Lee Spiller hit his fifth goal of the season, and they really should have had at least another goal by half time. Northwich struggled to get anything remotely on target, but on the hour they got their slice of luck as an Andrew McDonald free kick took a wicked deflection on it’s way into the back of the Welling net. The rest of normal time was a bit of a drab affair, but extra time saw both goalkeepers called into action to keep the status quo. There was no further scoring, and the tie would be decided on penalties. It was the Northwich goalkeeper who was the hero of the day, saving from Day, Lee and Richardson to send the Vics through to the Fifth Round by three penalties to one. Games watched: 205 Total mileage: 59502 Total number of goals witnessed: 614 [+56] (3.00 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 44 (0.21 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 206. London Road, Peterborough (Attendance: 10155) 11 February 2006 – English League One: Peterborough vs Barnsley The final game of my quest sees me watch third take on fourth, and both Peterborough and Barnsley will be expecting to be challenging for automatic promotion over the next few months. The game was good in the first half, and both Posh and The Tykes created chances to take the lead. The defending though from both sides was good, although it was Barry Fry’s side who had the better of the chances. Just as the first half seemed to be ending goalless, Posh pushed forward one more time, and their New Zealand winger Leo Bartos shot into the far corner of the net to give his side the lead. Barnsley were battling well, but Peterborough continued to push forward, and twenty minutes into the second period Clyde Wijnhard doubled the lead for the home side. Six minutes later Paul Tierney was sent off for the home side, but it was they who looked more likely to get a third, rather than Barnsley getting a goal back. And indeed, Peterborough held on quite easily to cement their promotion hopes. Games watched: 206 Total mileage: 59648 Total number of goals witnessed: 616 [+56] (2.99 per game) Sending offs witnessed: 45 (0.22 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Summary – February 2006 Days: 11 Grounds visited (divisions as per 2004-5 season): 4 3 at English League One 1 at English Conference South Attendances at matches watched (divisions as per 2004-5 season): English League One: 25547 (8516 per game) English Conference South: 510 (510 per game) Overall record so far Days: 490 Grounds visited (divisions as per 2004-5 season): 206 20 at English Premiership 24 at English Championship 24 at English League One 24 at English League Two 22 at English Conference National 22 at English Conference North 22 at English Conference South 6 at English Lower Leagues 12 at Scottish Premier League 10 at Scottish First Division 10 at Scottish Second Division 10 at Scottish Third Division Attendances at matches watched (divisions as per 2004-5 season): English Premiership: 670435 (33522 per game) English Championship: 483362 (20140 per game) English League One: 231241 (9635 per game) English League Two: 146275 (6095 per game) English Conference National: 50169 (2280 per game) English Conference North: 14124 (642 per game) English Conference South: 19780 (899 per game) English Lower Leagues: 3950 (658 per game) Scottish Premier League: 220485 (18374 per game) Scottish First Division: 48471 (4847 per game) Scottish Second Division: 18963 (1896 per game) Scottish Third Division: 11779 (1178 per game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 It’s been a long haul, and in some ways, I can’t believe that I’ve finished. I’ve seen some great games, I’ve seen dome dour games; but most of all, I’ve seen football at it’s finest. The fans at every ground were all very supportive of my efforts, and they couldn’t have been more helpful if they’d tried. And just in case you’ve missed them, here are some more stats from my exploits. Enjoy! Visiting clubs watched: Four times Dorchester, Forfar, Reading, Stevenage Three times Accrington Stanley, Barnsley, Bristol Rovers, Carlisle, Crystal Palace, Dagenham & Redbridge, Dunfermline, Hartlepool, Liverpool, Manchester City, Northampton, Runcorn, St. Albans, Tottenham Twice Aberdeen, Altrincham, Arsenal, Bishop’s Stortford, Blackpool, Bolton, Brechin, Brentford, Burton Albion, Chesterfield, Hamilton, Hearts, Hereford, Hinckley, Hornchurch, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Lancaster, Leeds, Lincoln, Millwall, Motherwell, Partick Thistle, Peterborough, Peterhead, Portsmouth, Preston, Queens Park Rangers, Rangers, Scarborough, Sheffield United, St. Johnstone, St. Mirren, Stockport, Walsall, Woking Once Airdrie United, Alfreton, Arbroath, Atlético Madrid (Spain), Ayr, Barnet, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bishop Auckland, Boston United, Bristol City, Burnley, Burscough, Bury, Carshalton, Celtic, Coventry, Cowdenbeath, Crawley, Darlington, Derby, Djuargården (Sweden), Droylsden, Dundee United, East Stirling, Everton, Exeter, Falkirk, Forest Green, Fraserburgh, Fulham, Gainsborough, Gateshead, Grays, Hayes, Hitchin, Hucknall, Hyde, Inter (Italy), Kettering, Kidderminster, Kilmarnock, Leicester, Leigh RMI, Manchester United, Mansfield, Margate, Milton Keynes Dons, Morecambe, Northwich Victoria, Oldham, Oxford City, Plymouth, Raith Rovers, Redditch, Rijeka (Croatia), Rushden, Shrewsbury, Sileks (Macedonia), Southampton, Stafford Rangers, Stoke, Sunderland, Sutton United, Swindon, Thurrock, Torquay, Trabzonspor (Turkey), Vauxhall Motors, Villarreal (Spain), Watford, West Brom, West Ham, Weston-super-Mare, Wigan, Wrexham, Wycombe, York THE END Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Round-up of 2005-2006 season Europe Champions League: Roma (Italy) beat Milan (Italy) 3-1 (AET) in Madrid UEFA Cup: Valencia (Spain) beat Feyenoord (Holland) 1-0 in Marseille England PREMIERSHIP Champions: Manchester United Runners-up: Liverpool Third through Sixth: Chelsea, Aston Villa, Q.P.R, Manchester City Relegated: Plymouth, Blackburn, West Brom CHAMPIONSHIP Champions: Leeds Runners-up: Burnley Playoff final: Leicester beat West Ham 3-0 at Wembley Playoff semi-finalists: Sunderland, Wolves Relegated: Preston, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest LEAGUE ONE: Champions: Hartlepool Runners-up: Luton Playoff final: Barnsley beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Wembley Playoff semi-finalists: Watford, Peterborough Relegated: Torquay, Wycombe, Brentford, Northampton LEAGUE TWO: Champions: Swansea Promoted: Notts County, Blackpool Playoff final: Bristol Rovers beat Chester on penalties (2-2 AET) at Wembley Playoff semi-finalists: Woking, Walsall Relegated: Macclesfield, Rochdale CONFERENCE: Champions: Barnet Playoff final: Hereford beat Halifax 4-1 in Stoke Playoff semi-finalists: Morecambe, Nuneaton Relegated: Farnborough, Dagenham & Redbridge, St. Albans CONFERENCE NORTH/SOUTH: Champions: Hinckley (North), Bath (South) Overall final: Runcorn (North) beat Margate (South) 2-1 in Stoke Playoff finalists: Scarborough (North), Grays (South) Playoff semi-finalists: Kettering, Southport (North), Sutton United, Hayes (South) Relegated: Wakefield & Emley, Moor Green, Burscough (North), Eastbourne Borough, Carshalton, Maidenhead (South) Community Shield: Arsenal best Newcastle 4-1 in Cardiff FA Cup: Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley League Cup: Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 in Cardiff LDV Vans Trophy: Swindon beat Shrewsbury 2-0 in Cardiff FA Trophy: Bradford Park Avenue beat Lincoln 2-1 (AET) at Wembley Scotland PREMIER LEAGUE Champions: Celtic Runners-up: Rangers Third through Sixth: Hearts, Motherwell, Dunfermline, Aberdeen Relegated: Inverness Caledonian Thistle FIRST DIVISION Champions: Falkirk Relegated: Brechin, Morton SECOND DIVISION Champions: Montrose Runners-up: Stranraer Relegated: Albion Rovers, Ayr THIRD DIVISION Champions: Gretna Runners-up: East Fife Cup: Hearts beat Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-0 at Hampden Park League Cup: Celtic beat Aberdeen 2-1 at Hampden Park League Challenge Cup: Falkirk beat Brechin 1-0 at Stark’s Park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSwerve Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Great read that, skipped through to find my team first tho! Anyone up for funding me to do the thing for real, that would be; petrol money, food money, match money and a car!! E-mail me if your interested?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readingfanman Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 amazing story. ! Shame it has to end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroPhil Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Wow that was great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Fantastic story, nice one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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