Badger

As grateful as we should be to Leon for his part in keeping the club afloat,and to Lawrie for all the glory he brought us,I can't help but think their abscence smacks of it being "toys out the pram" time.Something which does not reflect well on either of them in my book. I can't believe either would be so fickle as to resent coughing up for a ticket.Whats the cost of tickets compared to the £500,000 Leon (allegedly) forked out for Pinnacle to almost ruin the club? (And statue don't forget). In Lawrie's case his continued presence - at his own cost - would maintain if not enhance his legendary status.

Please don't dwell on this as the next line is "now I know they are here to stay".

Promotion in 1978.

Definitely one for the anoraks to dwell on. Bring back 'Statto'.

Do you not have to be a member ?

Its not long ago,probably the start of last season, that many were concerned about him being lured away as the loss of another promising academy player.By the end of September many were writing OL's career off.Whilst it panics me when I hear his name in the team - Swindon this year- I'd agree that he needs a chance to develop and throwing him in as JP/RL etc did last season too early has been his undoing.Let him out on loan and monitor his development. As for Patterson,there was nothing to forgive as his dangerous challenge was on a ManU player,just hope he tries harder next time!

end up really hating us won't they ?

I was there for that. Christ it was a bitterly cold day on the terrace,but well worth it.

They were rumoured to be watching him at a reserve game so thats a poosibility.

Who is Portvliet now managing ? Or perhaps WGS wants him at 'boro.(only joking). Yep.Barstonworth seem a good bet.

Or perhaps someone just sold them a franchise

Having read through the Orient forum there were many sensible and balanced posts,so well done to those posters. The following two were not among the balanced posters however : This from an absolute spacker : And: That was in 1978 !

Perhaps they will buy themselves out of their own contracts.

I'd be more concerned if it were a London club seeking a manager.

Not surprisingly the story is front page news in the Gloucestershire Echo.The story is in the above link. This is the second drink fuelled incident involving Allen in Cheltenham town centre. He has not been the resounding success that people had hoped for although I'm sure he would blame it all on the clubs financial plight.Rather like Burley at one time,it was widely rumoured the club wanted to sack him but could not afford to.This might give the club the chance to get rid.

Beckford rumour on 606 = Bo.Locks rumour in my view.

Yes remember going in there c1970 after being dragged around town by my mother.It was on the circuit ie Tyrell&Green,Plummers,C&A before we got into the main drag of the High Street,winding our way down to Edwin Jones.Lyons might be a port of call on the return journey before retracing our steps. If I was lucky we might fit Toomers in,and possibly the toy dept of Woolworths in their basement. Torture at the time for an under 10,but sadly realise now how much better the city and its High Street was then.

Bests fish&chip shop in Middle Street .

Last thing I read or heard was that he was playing in Australia.Not the way his career once seemed destined but it may be that he has not fulfilled his potential or the expectation of him.

Is that not their main stand,or is it a replacement for the terrace we crammed full in 1978 when we clinched promotion and the wall collapsed ?

Are they not holding a candlelit vigil tonight at Liverpool Cathedral in memory of the beach ball ? Or perhaps they can blame the Sunderland stewards or Police for opening the turnstyle the little retard came through.

Yes,vivid memories of that.Tell it to my kids now and they don't believe me.

That was also my understanding of events.When he signed I think someone put a link to a PNE forum where this was widely talked of,to the point that Trotman would not be playing for Irvine again.

On reflection you might be right. Any advances on 1989 ?

Actually you are correct.Its not Moulineux. As much as I detest Everton I don't think they have fallen out the league yet.