Bits & Bobs

[Crown Grounder]

Jimmy Bell left Clitheroe fc today....with Sean Mc talking over as first team manager.

[NORTHERNSOUL]

Does anyone know if the back section of the Coppice End has had to be taken out of use for some reason ?

As it seems to be taped off every game nowadays

Or is it just now that the away clubs get the seats there isnt the pressure to get as many onto the end ?

[Mr T]

Good morning

We are trying to protect the "temporary extension" on the Coppice by only using it for the teams who will bring over 1k away supporters.

It will be in use for the visits of Bradford, Tranmere and Carlisle if these teams do request more than 1k tickets.

[NORTHERNSOUL]

Cheers for the info Mr T

Could you explain what you mean by protect "the temporary extension"

So whats the maximum allocation for visiting teams nowadays ?

Cheers

[Mr T]

Sir

The "temporary extension" has been up a long time.

The experts are saying minimise it's use to prolong it's lifespan.

The away allocation is decided by ASFC in conjunction with the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and the police after the away club gives us an indication what demand there is for a fixture.

EFL rules state a minimum of 10% of stadium capacity with a minimum of 100 seats under cover.

Trust this helps ?

[NORTHERNSOUL]

Cheers Mate Thanks for that i understand now

Ok lets say the away club say we will sell as many as you can give us as i.m sure lets say Bradford will have done

The reason i.m asking is we need to decide whether to join in the scramble for tickets at our end or to just bite the bullet and do the hospitality thing in the superb 1968 lounge.

Cheers

[Exile on Spencer St]

Originally Posted by NORTHERNSOUL

The reason i.m asking is we need to decide whether to join in the scramble for tickets at our end or to just bite the bullet and do the hospitality thing in the superb 1968 lounge.

Risk standing in the Accy rain or a superb meal and dry seat.
No brainer if you can afford it.

[Crown Grounder]

Looks like we'll lose Connor O'brien and Joe O'brien Whitmarsh for the Swindon away game as they've both received call-ups from the Ireland squad, weekend of Saturday 22nd March.....

[NORTHERNSOUL]

Anyone know when theyre putting the Carlisle Hospitality on sale ?

[Greger]

Originally Posted by Crown Grounder

Looks like we'll lose Connor O'brien and Joe O'brien Whitmarsh for the Swindon away game as they've both received call-ups from the Ireland squad, weekend of Saturday 22nd March.....

Connor’s absence is of little significance as he is (sadly) deep down Doolan’s freezer, but Joe’s is bad. He has made a huge difference lately.

[Greger]

Both of them started in the first game, and Connor did so again today.

Republic U-21 may not be World beaters but I find it more than a bit depressing that a player who seems to be a fixture in their line-up cannot get a game with one of the weakest sides in League Two. He needs to move on, but I for one will be sad to lose him.

[Crown Grounder]

John Coleman to be replaced by Gareth Ainsworth, only won 2 in 14. Not what big spenders Gillingham expect from a manager. The're now on their 5th manager in 18 months. I'd say sack the manager recruitment team!

[Exile on Spencer St]

Originally Posted by Crown Grounder

John Coleman to be replaced by Gareth Ainsworth, only won 2 in 14. Not what big spenders Gillingham expect from a manager. The're now on their 5th manager in 18 months. I'd say sack the manager recruitment team!

I hold no brief for either team but Ainsworth has gone down in my estimation.

“ Gareth Ainsworth had talked about wanting to build something special at Shrewsbury over a long period of time, as he did at Wycombe.
The constant message was he loved Shrewsbury and the short-term pain was worth it for the long-term gain.
BBC Radio Shropshire understands Shrewsbury fought tooth and nail to keep Ainsworth after being approached by Gillingham, to the extent he was offered a two -year extension no matter what league they are in.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/cr42y3wlrnko

[Crown Grounder]

[QUOTE=Exile on Spencer St;1281355]I hold no brief for either team but Ainsworth has gone down in my estimation.

It can only be the money on offer....and big money Exile. Plus I assume the promise of a large player budget. Shame these days, but most of football is spoiled by owners with big cheque books. It creates the haves and have nots, just like society in general. I may be going a bit over the top here....just thinking.....

[Watchdog]

At least Jack will be pleased.