The Linnets draw at home to Radcliffe with Margetts equalising from the spot.
Kings Lynn 1- Radcliffe 1.
Att: 801
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So so disappointing.... Mid-table performance. Play-offs would be amazing now.
2 point return from what was an achievable 9 points from the last 3 games. Just the one goal from open play might tell its own story.
The boos made it known at the end of the game, don't suppose Cully is watching :sad: :glum:
:scarf: First half was dismal they overran us as we were slow and ponderous. We did create the best chances when we moved the ball quickly on the turf and could have stolen it which would have been a robbery for the visitors. Only 801 spectators not unexpected after nearly 400 went to Peterborough and left very dissatisfied with the performance.
There are a few who imho aren't up to the standard required
Agree with a lot of Hello Kitty post. I used to be a regular for many years, I've been twice since the Kidderminster playoff defeat. Never thought that I would, but I have totally lost any interest in going. I do go to the Walks every Saturday, but that's to do parkrun and I never come away disappointed.
Last week I made some comments towards the radio commentary to which there were a few comments. I listened to some of it today and yes, I was somewhat harsh on the lad, so for that I apologise. Some constructive criticism though, would to be a little less bias, but well done and thank you.
I wish I had the same enthusiasm to go and watch the team like I once had and I'm going back as far as the Lindsay / Wright / Easthall days.
So let me get this right. It's ok for AL to publicly criticise some of the people who help to pay his wages. Yet the people who he has been less than happy with over the last three games should escape any form of criticism for the performances on the pitch ?
Lakeland told us a few games into the season that this team would get better as the season progressed. Well after the last few games I would take issue with that comment. If anything it is quite the reverse.
The excuses are coming thick and fast. Players not wanting to to come because of Kings Lynn location. Memo to AL it's in the same place as it's always been and Culverhouse had no problems getting players to come and play here in this League a few short seasons ago. Maybe Lakeland should start looking a bit closer to home. Strangely the North West is not the captive market for players who can play at this level.
Quote from: Mallard on February 01, 2025, 09:22:33 PM
The excuses are coming thick and fast. Players not wanting to to come because of Kings Lynn location. Memo to AL it's in the same place as it's always been and Culverhouse had no problems getting players to come and play here in this League a few short seasons ago. Maybe Lakeland should start looking a bit closer to home. Strangely the North West is not the captive market for players who can play at this level.
Maybe it's easier to sign part time rather than full time players at this level.
We know that Michael Gash didn't want full time, so it's very likely there's others that feel the same way.
Is it possible that having a full time model is a hindrance rather than a positive.
:dontknow:
I'm afraid that it was almost impossible to tell which team was lower down in the table for most of the match. They wanted it way more than we did. End of. Remember too that without that penalty we had nothing to offer. Constantly firefighting and creating almost no scoring opportunities. If we're a team of defenders we aren't very good at it...
We were truly shocking. The goal they scored was one of those slow motion jobs and I sat watching it and willing it to drift off, or hit a seagull or something. But it wasn't to be. Should the keeper have saved it ? That's a tough one.
As for the boos, I was in the stand and it was clearly aimed at the players and manager. By the time the officials came off the pitch the boos had gone home. Personally I don't agree with booing. The boys know that they haven't been up to getting the job done. They didn't deserve that. It's not as if we lost. A point's better than nothing.
Just as a bit of gossip, there was a punch-up in the directors box after the match. Security were on it quite quickly and apparently one of their directors was involved. Once it was under control, he was still trying to get at our supporters, hurling abuse when he wasn't able to reach them. I'm afraid I yelled at him to foxtrot oscar 😏
Hypothetical question I know, but if AL was to be moved out who makes such decisions these days?
Cleeve? Bal? Jo?
Or will such things be joint decisions in the future?
To be fair, Radcliffe played very well in the first half, I thought they were one of the better teams I'd seen at The Walks this season and I thought their position on the league was false.
Don't want to criticise players but I do think their goal was soft and Jones could and should have done better
We looked devoid of ideas
Finally, I'm not sure I agree with the booing, but as paying fans/customers, we are entitled to our opinions.
I'm not a fan of happy clappers who defend the team regardless in a blind loyalty manner - sometimes you have to just call a spade a digging implement
Onwards and upwards.......but it wasn't great today
Well I have never read such dross ,we don't have a divine right to win to win every game we play and has for the booing at the end that was a disgrace I hanged my head in shame to hear it .Now let's look at the game firstly their team new how to old man the Ref and they got away with Murder the goalkeeper should have been booked for time wasting but their defence was rocked solid the whole team was full of players who let say had been around a bit yes we did have a few chances to score but didn't take them and the Manager knows we need more fire power and is trying to get someone in but it's hard to get players to come here and it's not easy.Finally you are only as good as the opposition let you be well that's the end of my Rant I miss a few games as I will be off on my yearly trip to Espana one last thing please stop this Booing it's not in the Spirit of the game
Radcliffe are a good side. Winning the Northern Premier league and also having some good results this season e.g. at Scunthorpe, Brackley and South Shields. Another interesting result yesterday was Curzon who had to rely upon a late equaliser for a point against Rushall. Their manager gave a short interview after the game; unlike the protracted interrogation of AL. For our manager's part he could have acknowledged the appropriate support given by nearly 800 fans! The booing yesterday came from a vociferous minority in the main stand at the end of the game ( Can i suggest that the stewards actually check tickets to see that people have paid to sit) I spoke to two fellow spectators in the second half who had spent the first half behind the goal and had moved into the stand for a better view in the second!
I don't know who got our man of the match but for me it was Josh McCammon.
Players getting dogs abuse is nothing to worry about but they get a boo and the Manager is up in arms about it.
To me AL in his recent post match interviews is a very frustratied man. He can see what the problems are but is having great difficulty coming up with any of the answers. As he has told us this is HIS team so has to stand by the players he has brought in. He has also said he is only travelling 4 hours each day to compete at the top of the Lesgue. The last few games seems we are struggling to compete with teams at the bottom half of the League.
Lakeland said for the opening 20 minutes they dominated and we couldn't get a foothold in the game. Is that a lack of motivation in the dressing room before they go out ?
Something isn't right.
Quote from: Mallard on February 02, 2025, 12:44:02 PM
Players getting dogs abuse is nothing to worry about but they get a boo and the Manager is up in arms about it.
To me AL in his recent post match interviews is a very frustratied man. He can see what the problems are but is having great difficulty coming up with any of the answers. As he has told us this is HIS team so has to stand by the players he has brought in. He has also said he is only travelling 4 hours each day to compete at the top of the Lesgue. The last few games seems we are struggling to compete with teams at the bottom half of the League.
Lakeland said for the opening 20 minutes they dominated and we couldn't get a foothold in the game. Is that a lack of motivation in the dressing room before they go out ?
Something isn't right.
It must be frustrating for him with regards to what's happening at Club and Cleeve/Bal/Jo.
I would guess until all things are finalised there, it will impact how much money he has to spend and what players he can bring in.
It appears the Chairman and Manager have a very good working relationship (that's nice for a change), but does he fear what will happen when/if Jo and Bal finally take over and want their own man in? That's often the case, as happened when a popular and successful manager was removed when Cleeve first arrived at Lynn.
The amount of excuses and the blaming of others, is often a case of setting the scene prior to departure (i.e. it's not my fault). If we don't get back to winning ways in the next couple of games and Lakeland only wanting to manage a team battling at the top, with how things usually go in football I wouldn't be in the slightest bit surprised if there is a mutually agreed parting of ways. The next two games are of vital importance to the Club and Lakeland. It will show us where we really stand and what the Manager and team are capable of.
We've seen it all before.
Booing? I think the only person really bothered about that is Lakeland. I don't think it would upset the players too much.
For what it's worth, this is my opinion regarding booing, agree or not. Being entitled to boo, doesn't mean you should. It's easy to want to be part of the team when they win and you can stand with the players and sing 'I guess that's why they call it the blues' and everyone goes home happy. Unfortunately, football's not always like that.
If you want to be part of that "winning team", you also have to be part of the team when it doesn't win. I honestly believe that the players love being here and that togetherness they have felt with the fans on successful days has been a major reason for that. Once you show a fickle side when things don't go the way you want, that can never be unseen or forgotten. So, make a habit of that, don't expect the togetherness to ever be the same again.
Supporters must realise that and decide whether they are a part of it during sun and rain, or simply fair weather fans.
Thanks.
That's the first time I have seen AL seem a little bit disheartened and worn down by the whole thing., in a post match interview.
I am sure there are many reasons, but Lynn historically, fail to refresh their squads around the turn of the year, when competitors do....happened under IC and TW too...much to the Managers'frustrations.
With apparently no clear financial plan to work to, it must be very difficult for AL to remain super enthusiastic, when it's pretty obvious that the current squad had almost over performed up to Christmas and are now beginning to struggle.
If there isn't more clarity soon, it would be normal for him to question whether this is what he wants going forward.
Quote from: fenlander on February 02, 2025, 01:12:40 PM
For what it's worth, this is my opinion regarding booing, agree or not. Being entitled to boo, doesn't mean you should. It's easy to want to be part of the team when they win and you can stand with the players and sing 'I guess that's why they call it the blues' and everyone goes home happy. Unfortunately, football's not always like that.
If you want to be part of that "winning team", you also have to be part of the team when it doesn't win. I honestly believe that the players love being here and that togetherness they have felt with the fans on successful days has been a major reason for that. Once you show a fickle side when things don't go the way you want, that can never be unseen or forgotten. So, make a habit of that, don't expect the togetherness to ever be the same again.
Supporters must realise that and decide whether they are a part of it during sun and rain, or simply fair weather fans.
Thanks.
That's a fair enough view.
However, shouldn't the Manager be more about saying o his players something along the lines of "you can't blame the supporters for their actions. They been with you all this season home and away. It's not cheap to follow this club and they have invested both financially and emotionally. When you consistently deliver these below par performances, don't be surprised if you get a reaction from the supporters. What would you rather them do? Be vocal or not turn up for the next game. You need to get them back on your side by putting in a good performance. You owe it to the supporters".
Something like that would, in my opinion, be far better than the response he gave. Afterall, it wasn't the paying supporters that keep failing to deliver the goods.
Having just watched his post match diatribe it seems that AL may agree with my view that full time is not really justified at this.level? Given our location a part timer with a decent non football income might not want to go full time? Michael Gash came immediately to mind.
Winning is one thing and we all like a win. Most fans know defeats come along but it's the manner of how not winning comes about. If you see your team putting it all in and yet coming up short in terms of the result no one could complain and should be applauded off the pitch.
Is there uncertainty at the Club in terms of who is pulling the strings and this is filtering down to the Manager and indeed the players. ? Could that be another reason AL is struggling to get players in and who is having to sign off on any players who the Manager wants to bring in.?
There always seems to mention of Jimmy Dean as a local Manager that is well thought of at Kings Lynn. I guess February is going to a huge month in terms of what this season will look like.
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 02, 2025, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: fenlander on February 02, 2025, 01:12:40 PM
For what it's worth, this is my opinion regarding booing, agree or not. Being entitled to boo, doesn't mean you should. It's easy to want to be part of the team when they win and you can stand with the players and sing 'I guess that's why they call it the blues' and everyone goes home happy. Unfortunately, football's not always like that.
If you want to be part of that "winning team", you also have to be part of the team when it doesn't win. I honestly believe that the players love being here and that togetherness they have felt with the fans on successful days has been a major reason for that. Once you show a fickle side when things don't go the way you want, that can never be unseen or forgotten. So, make a habit of that, don't expect the togetherness to ever be the same again.
Supporters must realise that and decide whether they are a part of it during sun and rain, or simply fair weather fans.
Thanks.
That's a fair enough view.
However, shouldn't the Manager be more about saying o his players something along the lines of "you can't blame the supporters for their actions. They been with you all this season home and away. It's not cheap to follow this club and they have invested both financially and emotionally. When you consistently deliver these below par performances, don't be surprised if you get a reaction from the supporters. What would you rather them do? Be vocal or not turn up for the next game. You need to get them back on your side by putting in a good performance. You owe it to the supporters".
Something like that would, in my opinion, be far better than the response he gave. Afterall, it was the paying supporters that keep failing to deliver the goods.
Thanks B&G, I think what AL said doesn't change my opinion, which was more about the action of supporters booing the team, which was the root cause of AL's response, correct or not..
Fen I would suggest AL has far more to worry about than a few fans booing at the end of the game. We are on a very poor run of form. Just depends if are at the start, the middle or the end of the run. Trouble is he has little to no options in the squad to change things.
Quote from: fenlander on February 02, 2025, 01:55:24 PM
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 02, 2025, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: fenlander on February 02, 2025, 01:12:40 PM
For what it's worth, this is my opinion regarding booing, agree or not. Being entitled to boo, doesn't mean you should. It's easy to want to be part of the team when they win and you can stand with the players and sing 'I guess that's why they call it the blues' and everyone goes home happy. Unfortunately, football's not always like that.
If you want to be part of that "winning team", you also have to be part of the team when it doesn't win. I honestly believe that the players love being here and that togetherness they have felt with the fans on successful days has been a major reason for that. Once you show a fickle side when things don't go the way you want, that can never be unseen or forgotten. So, make a habit of that, don't expect the togetherness to ever be the same again.
Supporters must realise that and decide whether they are a part of it during sun and rain, or simply fair weather fans.
Thanks.
That's a fair enough view.
However, shouldn't the Manager be more about saying o his players something along the lines of "you can't blame the supporters for their actions. They been with you all this season home and away. It's not cheap to follow this club and they have invested both financially and emotionally. When you consistently deliver these below par performances, don't be surprised if you get a reaction from the supporters. What would you rather them do? Be vocal or not turn up for the next game. You need to get them back on your side by putting in a good performance. You owe it to the supporters".
Something like that would, in my opinion, be far better than the response he gave. Afterall, it was the paying supporters that keep failing to deliver the goods.
Thanks B&G, I think what AL said doesn't change my opinion, which was more about the action of supporters booing the team, which was the root cause of AL's response, correct or not..
An important thing is that AL's team are now failing to deliver on a regular basis. This is the first time the supporters have shown their displeasure this way, although it's not the first time AL has commented negatively about the supporters.
Apart from voting with their feet, this is really the only way the supporters can get their point across. I don't think anyone can disagree that they have, up to now, been very patient and supportive.
As I said, "For what it's worth, this is my opinion regarding booing, agree or not." I still hold that opinion.
"Failed to deliver?"
I believe it's been said, mid-table would have been seen as progress at the start of the season. We've lost one of our last five games. It isn't the first time the team have booed at the end of a game. In fact, the previous Saturday was the most recent, when the team were booed off at Peterborough Sports, and there was chanting from our fans about how sh*t we were during the game. I know, I was there.
Given those facts, I'll stick with my views and say no more.
Thanks for allowing me this opportunity. COYL.
Quote from: fenlander on February 02, 2025, 06:09:16 PM
As I said, "For what it's worth, this is my opinion regarding booing, agree or not." I still hold that opinion.
"Failed to deliver?"
I believe it's been said, mid-table would have been seen as progress at the start of the season. We've lost one of our last five games. It isn't the first time the team have booed at the end of a game. In fact, the previous Saturday was the most recent, when the team were booed off at Peterborough Sports, and there was chanting from our fans about how sh*t we were during the game. I know, I was there.
Given those facts, I'll stick with my views and say no more.
Thanks for allowing me this opportunity. COYL.
No problem. :scarf:
Yes, I think the team has failed to deliver recently, when you take into account who they have played and failure to score enough goals.
It's either "have" or "haven't". I can't see where there is any middle ground on this one and I don't think many (if any) will say the team has delivered recently. Probably not even the Manager.
When back in training on Monday, I really can't see AL saying to the Lads, "you're doing ok, you've only lost one in five". I think it's far more likely he'll be pointing out their shortfalls (in the most polite of ways). He may not use the term "failed to deliver", but I can't see how he can get his point across without that sentiment. Maybe "not up to the standard expected"?
:dontknow:
I think people were saying it looked like a mid table team at the start of the season, when the club thought it was capable of more. Not sure if people were saying mid table would be seen as progress. :dontknow:
If we are in the chase for promotion or play offs and the team starts falling away, I would expect the Chairman/Bal/Jo to be as unhappy as the supporters are. Surely that's only natural.
We really must win our next two games!
:scarf:
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2024, 06:02:49 PM »
I guess we shouldn't get too optimistic. Let's face it, last season was a struggle and to suddenly go to title contenders isn't realistic. If we stay up without too much trouble then that's good. If we challenge for a play-off place then that's a bonus. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. We need a season to rebuild and stabilise a previously failing enterprise. We've had a decent start and let's face it, we're still well-placed despite a second loss.
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« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2024, 06:49:55 PM »
:nilpoints: Same as last season as far as playing CA. Why do we persist in over hitting crosses and think Gold is a Jack on the beanstalk with balls coming out from our half, there was also a lack of support at times for him. We lacked control in midfield whilst CA strutted around, they outplayed us and had some clear chances to win 5-0. This is not playoff more like just keeping above the relegation battle.
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« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2024, 08:33:42 PM »
Maybe after 8 games we should look to re-asses things.
Last season we were a bottom 6 team so is a step up to Play-offs to much of ask in one season? We could well end up a mid table team and anything higher is a bonus. For us to be challenging might need SC and in particular Joe to dig a lot deeper to get us up there challenging. We shouldn't forget we are competing against some massive Clubs for this level. Scunny, Hereford, Chester Darlo to name just a few.
I've listened to AL's post match. Ok the ref wasn't what he would hope for but he didn't deny us drawing a blank in terms of us finding the net. I must say i preferred the forthright and tell it how it is Adam of last season than the one this season where he seems to be scratching around looking for excuses as to why he feels we underperformed
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« on: September 09, 2024, 04:21:29 PM »
SC said at the time ,"we have the best manager in the league", I wonder if his opinion is still the same? Our 1st game against Warrington we were good, but was it a false dawn? I think we are looking at a mid table team, our most creative player IMO is Tom Hughes, for some reason a late sub almost every game when we need something different to kicking it anywhere. Is he the best manager? Every home game 1000 plus, we deserve better. Full time? Hardly! Comments please?
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2024, 06:24:30 PM »
I rate the guy. It was only SC biging him up as the top Manager in the League. We all know the Chairman's words should always be taken with a pinch of salt. I seem to recall Cully, Widdler were at one time the greatest thing since sliced bread, that was until they left. He even made big claims about Clark and indeed Hughes.
Lakeland has big boots to fill at this level following on from both Cully and Widdler. If he gets us to the play offs then he's had a good season. Mid table, then to my mind he's done ok. Anything less, then oh dear !!
What do others think ?
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2024, 01:10:42 PM »
Like him or not but without Adam Lakeland (and Sam Walker) we'd have been relegated last season - no doubt in my mind. Some, both on here and on other platforms, would do well to remember that.
I think at worst, we'll end up comfortably in mid table, at best we'll just about sneak into the play-offs. Plenty of football to be played and as Kidderminster and Boston have shown the previous two seasons you can be doing nothing in mid table and then all of a sudden go on a run, get into the play-offs and win the play-offs.
Let's remember this time last season we had 8 points and had just witnessed a miserable 4-1 defeat against Southport where the squad just looked totally uninterested. The same cannot be said for this current squad this season. We've had a few early bumps in the road but we surely can't judge AL purely on those results. We need to look at the bigger picture as it currently stands. :scarf:
Needham Market manager, Kevin Horlock the ex Man City defender, resigned after yesterday's home win!!
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 02, 2025, 06:47:55 PM
I think people were saying it looked like a mid table team at the start of the season, when the club thought it was capable of more. Not sure if people were saying mid table would be seen as progress. :dontknow:
Good research there Fen😂
AL's said not so long back that he doesn't travel 4 hours everyday NOT to be competing at the top end of the table. That's the expectation level.
Let's say we are a mid table team, for the sake of arguments. Performances like Sports away and again yesterday are still below the standard this team is capable of.
I fully agree if Hughes had been left in charge we would have got relegated. The Chairman has to take the full responsibility for that. It was a poor appointment. Would we have got relegated without AL coming in ? That we will never know. As someone else could have come in and saved the Chairman's blushes.
Good debate guys, with some interesting and valid points being made
Quote from: Blueboy on February 02, 2025, 09:39:52 PM
Needham Market manager, Kevin Horlock the ex Man City defender, resigned after yesterday's home win!!
Is that where JD is going?
I did hear a rumour that he could be on the move.
Personally, I think he's better than that.
One of the main concerns on recent performances must be attendance? Bad results and unattractive football show in the second lowest attendance of the season? :bankrupt:
who is JD
Quote from: gs50 on February 02, 2025, 10:38:14 PM
who is JD
Jack Daniels,a friend to Lemmy,god rest his soul. :cheers:
Jimmy Dean will deceive to impress anywhere that has the biggest budget in the league.
I don't think the boos on Saturday were necessarily aimed at the players but more towards the management. 2 points out of 9 against two teams in the relegation zone and another against an average mid table side in this league is simply not good enough and the way that AL sets us up to play is not a style of football that neither suits the players we've got nor will it see us even come close to winning the play-offs. AL is starting to make a number of comments about the supporters at the minute and about people supporting the club and I'm afraid this will only put more people off from coming. Further, I think supporters have a right to voice their grievances, especially since we're paying £19 or more to watch what we're being served up at the minute.
Having said all that, Saturday just felt really flat all around the ground which was reflected in the dismal crowd that turned up. And I don't think it's to do with the way we're playing. I, like many who support this club (or the ones I talk to anyway) feel so detached from the football club. The gap between supporters and the football club is probably the widest it has been. No one knows what direction the club is heading, no one knows what's going on with Joe from Singapore and what ultimately his and Bal's vision is for the club. The atmosphere around the ground before a match just feels like 800 odd people turning up out of habit as loyal paying customers to something they've been turning up and paying for for however long they've been doing it.
I don't want to make this into a long essay about the state of the club as many on here know what the problems are, but unless something fundamental changes soon (Cleeve handing the keys over to Joe, Bal or someone else would be my preferred option) then I really do fear for the future of this football club. I look at other clubs in our league, above and one below and sometimes I say to myself "I wish we could be like that", but I'm afraid it won't happen so long as Cleeve stays at this club.
Anyway, onto Curzon and safe trip for anyone else who is making the journey. Can't say I'm looking forward to it :scarf:
Quote from: A Well Wisher on February 03, 2025, 01:01:04 PM
I don't think the boos on Saturday were necessarily aimed at the players but more towards the management. 2 points out of 9 against two teams in the relegation zone and another against an average mid table side in this league is simply not good enough and the way that AL sets us up to play is not a style of football that neither suits the players we've got nor will it see us even come close to winning the play-offs. AL is starting to make a number of comments about the supporters at the minute and about people supporting the club and I'm afraid this will only put more people off from coming. Further, I think supporters have a right to voice their grievances, especially since we're paying £19 or more to watch what we're being served up at the minute.
Having said all that, Saturday just felt really flat all around the ground which was reflected in the dismal crowd that turned up. And I don't think it's to do with the way we're playing. I, like many who support this club (or the ones I talk to anyway) feel so detached from the football club. The gap between supporters and the football club is probably the widest it has been. No one knows what direction the club is heading, no one knows what's going on with Joe from Singapore and what ultimately his and Bal's vision is for the club. The atmosphere around the ground before a match just feels like 800 odd people turning up out of habit as loyal paying customers to something they've been turning up and paying for for however long they've been doing it.
I don't want to make this into a long essay about the state of the club as many on here know what the problems are, but unless something fundamental changes soon (Cleeve handing the keys over to Joe, Bal or someone else would be my preferred option) then I really do fear for the future of this football club. I look at other clubs in our league, above and one below and sometimes I say to myself "I wish we could be like that", but I'm afraid it won't happen so long as Cleeve stays at this club.
Anyway, onto Curzon and safe trip for anyone else who is making the journey. Can't say I'm looking forward to it :scarf:
Sums it up nicely.
I know it's only February but that is the post of the year. On point there Well Wisher :thanks:
Ditto
Agree with everything in WW's post. To be honest it felt 'flat' on Boxing Day which has been my only trip to the Walks this season and I can't say anything that day (other than missing the blokes I stood with) or since has made me regret ceasing to be a 'regular'
Quote from: Hello Kitty. on February 03, 2025, 04:44:32 PM
£8 for a portion of chips shows how out of touch they are with the supporters!Have we ever known Chips to be more expensive than the beer?
Kitty, first and foremost you are a customer, not a supporter.
Quote from: A Well Wisher on February 03, 2025, 01:01:04 PM
I don't think the boos on Saturday were necessarily aimed at the players but more towards the management. 2 points out of 9 against two teams in the relegation zone and another against an average mid table side in this league is simply not good enough and the way that AL sets us up to play is not a style of football that neither suits the players we've got nor will it see us even come close to winning the play-offs. AL is starting to make a number of comments about the supporters at the minute and about people supporting the club and I'm afraid this will only put more people off from coming. Further, I think supporters have a right to voice their grievances, especially since we're paying £19 or more to watch what we're being served up at the minute.
Having said all that, Saturday just felt really flat all around the ground which was reflected in the dismal crowd that turned up. And I don't think it's to do with the way we're playing. I, like many who support this club (or the ones I talk to anyway) feel so detached from the football club. The gap between supporters and the football club is probably the widest it has been. No one knows what direction the club is heading, no one knows what's going on with Joe from Singapore and what ultimately his and Bal's vision is for the club. The atmosphere around the ground before a match just feels like 800 odd people turning up out of habit as loyal paying customers to something they've been turning up and paying for for however long they've been doing it.
I don't want to make this into a long essay about the state of the club as many on here know what the problems are, but unless something fundamental changes soon (Cleeve handing the keys over to Joe, Bal or someone else would be my preferred option) then I really do fear for the future of this football club. I look at other clubs in our league, above and one below and sometimes I say to myself "I wish we could be like that", but I'm afraid it won't happen so long as Cleeve stays at this club.
Well things seem to be moving along, albeit still very slowly.
Bal has very recently updated his LinkedIn profile to reflect his new job - working for Turn Sports Investment (Joe's Company).
So, as yet it looks as if he's NOT specifically working for the Club (at the moment at least).
Maybe the updated LinkedIn profile means we are getting closer to "the announcement". :dontknow:
I have a question. ( well quite a few actually). The Sports England loan that the Club took on. Will this have to settled before any new owners take over or will the debt transfer to the new owners, Even if there is a change of name in terms of ownership ?
Quote from: Mallard on February 04, 2025, 04:05:55 PM
I have a question. ( well quite a few actually). The Sports England loan that the Club took on. Will this have to settled before any new owners take over or will the debt transfer to the new owners, Even if there is a change of name in terms of ownership ?
My understanding of it is that Sports England have a floating charge on ALL the assets of Lynn FC. Nothing can be disposed of unless they give consent (via The Program Manager). Therefore (I believe) they would have to give permission for the club to be sold (unless the loan was repaid). This would obviously mean that they would have to perform their due diligence on any prospective purchasers. If they weren't happy, they could block the deal (again unless the loan is repaid). I don't think Jo has any UK business interests so presumably they would have to consider due diligence checks from the far east. How keen they will be on that, I don't know.
I assume the FA will have to do their due diligence as well, but that's another matter.
I also can't see them removing the 1st charge on the loan and letting Jo sit in front of them with regards being a creditor, for when he starts putting serious money in. A second charge is an option but that's very often seen as worthless when it comes to business. I think it's fair to say that most business people would not find this acceptable, but presumably it's something that is not of concern to Jo.
I wouldn't be surprised if it's discussions regarding the Sports England loan that's the reason the deal has not been finalised yet. :dontknow:
"My understanding of it is that Sports England have a floating charge on ALL the assets of Lynn FC."
B&G, when you say "all" the assets do you think that any players of value would be included ? (If there are any )😺
If that's the case, we can settle all our debts by getting rid of...Gold 😂😂😂😂
Sorry, I just couldn't help myself 😉
But my question about players and assets is genuine 🙂
Quote from: Quinn Upstone on February 04, 2025, 10:28:35 PM
"My understanding of it is that Sports England have a floating charge on ALL the assets of Lynn FC."
B&G, when you say "all" the assets do you think that any players of value would be included ? (If there are any )😺
If that's the case, we can settle all our debts by getting rid of...Gold 😂😂😂😂
Sorry, I just couldn't help myself 😉
But my question about players and assets is genuine 🙂
A question ths has been asked before. Although I think the answer is yes, I'm not 100% sure.
I'll go with a "definitely maybe".
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 04, 2025, 10:51:20 PM
Quote from: Quinn Upstone on February 04, 2025, 10:28:35 PM
"My understanding of it is that Sports England have a floating charge on ALL the assets of Lynn FC."
B&G, when you say "all" the assets do you think that any players of value would be included ? (If there are any )😺
If that's the case, we can settle all our debts by getting rid of...Gold 😂😂😂😂
Sorry, I just couldn't help myself 😉
But my question about players and assets is genuine 🙂
A question ths has been asked before. Although I think the answer is yes, I'm not 100% sure.
I'll go with a "definitely maybe".
I asked Google specifically about non league players being counted as assets, but take it with a bucket of salt as it's an AI answer 🙄
As I'm not very computer friendly I'll have to do it long hand 😏
"Non league players can be considered as assets for their club. A player's registration rights are an intangible asset that can generate income for the club."
But I'm not sure how a player can "generate" income for the club. Other than when they're sold for more than they cost 🤔
Think I'm wishing I hadn't asked the question in the first place as I'm really none the wiser 😕
To be fair, you have a choice between the £8 chips and the much cheaper ones. It's personal choice. Nobody is making you buy £8 chips.
You'd known that if you've been to The Walks. :scarf: :scarf:
I often wonder when reading all the comments on here how many actually attend matches at the Walks it would be interesting to know
Quote from: m a hill on February 07, 2025, 03:54:31 AM
I often wonder when reading all the comments on here how many actually attend matches at the Walks it would be interesting to know
Surely it would be more interesting to know why they don't go?
Malc, just remember not everyone is as fortunate as you and maybe can't afford a season ticket. Does that make them any less of a supporter than you ? Or indeed make their opinions any less valid.
These people who don't attend as often as say you might not be able to comment on individual games but might have an overall feeling about the way the Club is being run.
On a personal level Malc how do you see this situation with Cleeve/Jo/Bal ? Surely it must be a cause for concern to a die hard fan like yourself.
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 07, 2025, 07:50:29 AM
Quote from: m a hill on February 07, 2025, 03:54:31 AM
I often wonder when reading all the comments on here how many actually attend matches at the Walks it would be interesting to know
Surely it would be more interesting to know why they don't go?
I would loved to have got a season ticket when they were on offer,sadly not worth it for me as I miss many games due to work.Does that make me any less of a supporter? :scarf: :scarf:
Quote from: Grissles Oleary on February 07, 2025, 10:54:52 AM
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 07, 2025, 07:50:29 AM
Quote from: m a hill on February 07, 2025, 03:54:31 AM
I often wonder when reading all the comments on here how many actually attend matches at the Walks it would be interesting to know
Surely it would be more interesting to know why they don't go?
I would loved to have got a season ticket when they were on offer,sadly not worth it for me as I miss many games due to work.Does that make me any less of a supporter? :scarf: :scarf:
John, as you know at this Club there are Supporters and also Super Supporters (or at least some that think they are). :laughcry:
The point I was trying to make is how many people who comment on here about Kings Lynn and the team have actually never been anywhere near the Walks. Not people who are ex supporters or who can no longer get anymore for one reason or another. Mallard regarding the situation about Joe etc. I do not know anymore than you.
Quote from: Grissles Oleary on February 07, 2025, 10:54:52 AM
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 07, 2025, 07:50:29 AM
Quote from: m a hill on February 07, 2025, 03:54:31 AM
I often wonder when reading all the comments on here how many actually attend matches at the Walks it would be interesting to know
Surely it would be more interesting to know why they don't go?
I would loved to have got a season ticket when they were on offer,sadly not worth it for me as I miss many games due to work.Does that make me any less of a supporter? :scarf: :scarf:
With the offers on tickets the Club have being making recently, supporters have probably scored a winner by paying game by game even if they go to every home match.
Quote from: m a hill on February 07, 2025, 03:28:02 PM
The point I was trying to make is how many people who comment on here about Kings Lynn and the team have actually never been anywhere near the Walks. Not people who are ex supporters or who can no longer get anymore for one reason or another. Mallard regarding the situation about Joe etc. I do not know anymore than you.
Quote from: Mallard on February 07, 2025, 07:56:47 AM
On a personal level Malc how do you see this situation with Cleeve/Jo/Bal ? Surely it must be a cause for concern to a die hard fan like yourself.
Malcolm, by reading Mallards post it looks to me as if he was asking your personal opinion regarding the Cleeve/Jo/Bal situation. i.e. Not what you know, but as a die hard supporter, your personal feelings on the matter.
What do I really think about the situation I just hope the Club comes out alright and we still have a team to come and watch
Amen to that Malc. Just want to see the main protagonists let the fans know what's going on. Jo came on board some 13 months ago. Visited the ground once. Bal has come in but has anyone heard anything from him ?
Enjoy ya break Malc and don't forget to bring us back a straw Donkey. I'm sure you will be keeping a close eye on things from afar
Quote from: m a hill on February 07, 2025, 06:37:30 PM
What do I really think about the situation I just hope the Club comes out alright and we still have a team to come and watch
Can you leave me your season ticket while you are away? :laughcry: :laughcry:
Quote from: Grissles Oleary on February 08, 2025, 07:42:50 AM
Quote from: m a hill on February 07, 2025, 06:37:30 PM
What do I really think about the situation I just hope the Club comes out alright and we still have a team to come and watch
Can you leave me your season ticket while you are away? :laughcry: :laughcry:
Access all areas?
:laughcry:
Come rain or shine, feast or famine, pandemic or epidemic???
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 07, 2025, 04:39:05 PM
Quote from: Grissles Oleary on February 07, 2025, 10:54:52 AM
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 07, 2025, 07:50:29 AM
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I often wonder when reading all the comments on here how many actually attend matches at the Walks it would be interesting to know
Surely it would be more interesting to know why they don't go?
I would loved to have got a season ticket when they were on offer,sadly not worth it for me as I miss many games due to work.Does that make me any less of a supporter? :scarf: :scarf:
With the offers on tickets the Club have being making recently, supporters have probably scored a winner by paying game by game even if they go to every home match.
Even though I bought an "early bird" season ticket, I've been frustrated when cheaper tickets are regularly offered by the club.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for getting extra bums on seats, but in hindsight my "bargain" season ticket is not the bargain I expected it to be.
The only benefit I seem to have left is not having to use the terrible ticket-buying website. Anyone who has used it knows what I mean 😕
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on February 08, 2025, 10:06:10 AM
Quote from: Grissles Oleary on February 08, 2025, 07:42:50 AM
Quote from: m a hill on February 07, 2025, 06:37:30 PM
What do I really think about the situation I just hope the Club comes out alright and we still have a team to come and watch
Can you leave me your season ticket while you are away? :laughcry: :laughcry:
Access all areas?
A seat at Mr Cleeves right hand.
:laughcry: :laughcry: :laughcry: