Dark Munster Posted 14 August, 2016 Share Posted 14 August, 2016 Amazing after just 2 matches all the teams in the 4th division have dropped points. Can't imagine that happens very often at the start of a season. Good news for the phew of course, it means as they sit joint top of the table they are only separated by a 2 points difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 14 August, 2016 Share Posted 14 August, 2016 Because I was on call for work last night I couldn't partake in my normal after match refreshments , so drove to our game . First time I've actually heard Cookie talk on Solent . God ,he's like a throwback Mike Bassett, especially when talking about a " bit of handbags first half" , together with all the nonsense about their support. I did laugh out loud when he ended the interview with " Morcombe will be a tough game , if we can get 4 points from Morcombe & Crewe away that'll give us a bit of momentum " . Put our draw into a bit of perspective . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 14 August, 2016 Share Posted 14 August, 2016 Because I was on call for work last night I couldn't partake in my normal after match refreshments , so drove to our game . First time I've actually heard Cookie talk on Solent . God ,he's like a throwback Mike Bassett, especially when talking about a " bit of handbags first half" , together with all the nonsense about their support. I did laugh out loud when he ended the interview with " Morcombe will be a tough game , if we can get 4 points from Morcombe & Crewe away that'll give us a bit of momentum " . Put our draw into a bit of perspective . Morecambe seem to have unearthed a bit of a gem in some scouser they have on loan who's scoring for fun, and as a result don't look like the relegation favourite they were a couple of weeks ago, so that'll be interesting for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 The Villain-o-meter is in full swing with the reports of the heroic 0-0 win at Crewe. The Pompey team last time they played at Crewe in 2013 were... a mish-mash of football’s waifs and strays whereas Saturdays valiant heroes were... Like watching Team GB in the Rio cycling velodrome It really is a different world down there, isnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 They're tearing up L2 as expected then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 While they have plenty of time to sort it out so they are still likely to go up, why have they not attempted to solve the annual problem of not being able to break teams down? Every season they draw games because of this, when will this simple truth dawn on their manager? Even I'm getting annoyed about it now, and I generally find that sort of thing funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 To be fair, you live on the island and she has 'blown the lot'. Chances are pretty damn high that you two have already met.... To be honest I wasn't going to correct anyone until you said that. When I mentioned living on the same Island I was referring to the British Isles rather than just the sceptic isle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 While they have plenty of time to sort it out so they are still likely to go up, why have they not attempted to solve the annual problem of not being able to break teams down? Every season they draw games because of this, when will this simple truth dawn on their manager? Even I'm getting annoyed about it now, and I generally find that sort of thing funny. They worked out what the problem was ages ago, it's an FA/EFL/Sky conspiracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 15 August, 2016 Share Posted 15 August, 2016 To be honest I wasn't going to correct anyone until you said that. When I mentioned living on the same Island I was referring to the British Isles rather than just the septic isle. I fixed it for you, 'septic' is from the Greek root σηπτικός (sēptikós, “characterized by putridity”), whereas 'sceptic' is from the Greek root σκεπτικός (skeptikós, “thoughtful, inquiring”). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Bloody autocorrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 (edited) A full complement of L2 games this midweek... Lovely midweek evening trip to Morecambe for the (very) few tonight. Given that my trip to Morecambe 2 seasons ago took the best part of 8 hours I do hope they don't get stuck around Winchester like everyone seemed to last night for hours on end... Edited 16 August, 2016 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I didn't even know Morecambe had a team... Their fixture list reads like a railway timetable of delight for trainspotters - they get to go to little stations that only the hardiest of travellers will ever visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I didn't even know Morecambe had a team... Their fixture list reads like a railway timetable of delight for trainspotters - they get to go to little stations that only the hardiest of travellers will ever visit. We can all hope that Barry Roche continues his marvellous scoring record against the Fish Feckers. He's the goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Who's the biggest fishy club in English football? Southend? Doesn't matter, Pompey will claim the title anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I didn't even know Morecambe had a team... Their fixture list reads like a railway timetable of delight for trainspotters - they get to go to little stations that only the hardiest of travellers will ever visit. The 657 must be having the time of their little lives Who's the biggest fishy club in English football? Southend? Doesn't matter, Pompey will claim the title anyway Tbf the 4th division tiddlers have a right to feel robbed, after all, they were the original 'Shrimps', a nickname that they could have been so proud of today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 They just keep on giving 1-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Still equal top though, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Still equal top though, obviously. Ahead on 'pure grass' difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Jack Dunn is the Liverpool loanee... hat-trick in the EFL Cup last week and a goal in L2 on the weekend... left midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 They just keep on giving 1-0 Edwards you beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Ooh, 2-0 to Morecambe. They're 20th on the live table... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Ooh, 2-0 to Morecambe. Another season in the bargain basement beckons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Ooh la la. Crappy goal flash app had registered it as 1-0 and 2-0 to Skates!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 The comments on twitter are generally along the lines of "How are we losing to this pub team/shower of sh!t/team like Morecambe?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 The comments on twitter are generally along the lines of "How are we losing to this pub team/shower of sh!t/team like Morecambe?" Calls for Cook out too. That won't be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 ...meanwhile I'm keeping an eye on Champions League games to see who Saints might be playing in the Europa League group stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Calls for Cook out too. That won't be cheap. Cook's hero>zero>villain journey to the dark side nearly complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I'm worried they haven't had enough fry-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 They did promise the fans they would get out of this division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Bring me sunshine, bring me Non League! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I saw "good job they're not playing Wise as well"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Champagne Iain will "eat his hat if Cook doesn't get Pompey promoted." Not that he has ever demonstrated any particular flair for running a football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 What do you think of it so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 BBC thingy saying they've had 20 shots to Morcombe's 5. No indication how many on target. Probably the grass, definitely a grass issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Edit 21-5 6 on target for Pumpee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Ouch! That is a new low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Edit 21-5 6 on target for Pumpee So Skatesmuff thrashed Morecombe 0-2 then ... does that make them joint top or clear leaders now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Close this thread, they said. There would be nothing more to laugh at, they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 So Skatesmuff thrashed Morecombe 0-2 then ... does that make them joint top or clear leaders now? 100% record I think - of not winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 The ferals are calling for Cook's head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Early days. But :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Ah only today a chap was telling me how this was going to be their year. Glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I just scrolled through the Pompey hashtag and was going to post some classic reactions but there's just too many. POL must be brilliant. #CookOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 17 August, 2016 Share Posted 17 August, 2016 I just scrolled through the Pompey hashtag and was going to post some classic reactions but there's just too many. POL must be brilliant. #CookOut pompey pravda think they 'slipped to a thoroughly undeserved 2-0 defeat.' http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/pompey/pompey-slip-to-defeat-at-morecambe-1-7529863 The rest of us think it was another instalment of karmic payback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 17 August, 2016 Share Posted 17 August, 2016 Only just realised they played last night. Oh and lololololololol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 August, 2016 Share Posted 17 August, 2016 FFS. Was banking on them being promoted this season so we could start to witness the early clamour for new owners in order for them to become a 'competitive' upper League 1/Championship team. This perpetual failure in Division 4 (four) simply isn't funny anymore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 17 August, 2016 Share Posted 17 August, 2016 The gift that keeps giving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 17 August, 2016 Share Posted 17 August, 2016 FFS. Was banking on them being promoted this season so we could start to witness the early clamour for new owners in order for them to become a 'competitive' upper League 1/Championship team. This perpetual failure in Division 4 (four) simply isn't funny anymore.... Now that their hopes of Walking The League this season seem to evaporating rapidly, you may still get your wish, but with the revised ambition of Competitive Non League/Division 4 Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 17 August, 2016 Share Posted 17 August, 2016 Experience tells me these funny defeats against fellow minnows just get wiped from history as soon as they turn a corner, so make the most of them. If they beat Greendale on Saturday and Trumpton the following week they'll be right up the top - even more joint top than they are now. It's early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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