Gisby

It’s a massive mistake. The whole of the footballing community has effectively been ‘silenced’, prevented from showing their respect. What a spectacle we could have put on. Once the opportunity has passed it is too late. The moment will have gone. 

It’s a massive mistake. The whole of the footballing community has effectively been ‘silenced’, prevented from showing their respect. What a spectacle we could have put on. Once the opportunity has passed it is too late. The moment will have gone. 

It’s a massive mistake. The whole of the footballing community has effectively been ‘silenced’, prevented from showing their respect. What a spectacle we could have put on. Once the opportunity has passed it is too late. The moment will have gone. 

It’s a massive mistake. The whole of the footballing community has effectively been ‘silenced’, prevented from showing their respect. What a spectacle we could have put on. Once the opportunity has passed it is too late. The moment will have gone. 

Makes more sense to promote good sportsmanship and tell fans not to wear team shirts..but red white and blue etc. Have 2 mins applause and play the national anthem.
As for grassroots my amateur team were due to play their first league game. Someone suggested in the WhatsApp group that we contact the team we were playing and say we cant play it as an official match but we could go ahead as a friendly. Their manager said 'good idea' and all 16 players on our team immediately said they would play if allowed.   My kid's team's game has been cancelled but they are allowed to 'train' on the pitch if they want.... 16 out of 18 said they will train (2 are out for the day), not one person said it was disrespectful.
FA have massively misjudged this in my opinion.  Make all the live games free to air....have massive celebrations and celebrate how great she was. Bizarre decision for me.

What a farce - my 7-year old daughters friendly match has now been cancelled.
What is the world coming to.... So what are these kids now going to do instead - sit on a play station all day.
The UK has gone mad.

Yes, if we are at work, why should footballers not be?
We need things which unify us at times like this. Next weekend’s football might be cancelled because it will be close to funeral time.
The Queen was a great one for keep calm and carry on. Doing so would be the greatest tribute.

Out of the two it's Thorne all day.

That's a shame for BJFC

We’re Bournemouth at home? 

We should always be looking to strengthen at all levels within the Club. The current first team squad certainly looks as though at the very least we should be competitive but both the U18 and U21 teams are struggling to compete with much better funded opposition and any moves to raise the quality of these squads (even for half a season) should be encouraged.
Getting beaten week in, week out won't do their confidence any good and may have a detrimental effect on individual players who have the potential to go on to good careers. The likes of Cashin, Thompson, Bird, Knight and Sibley all played in teams which were competitive, allowing them to flourish and blossom into first team regulars - can we be sure that progression would have happened if they'd been losing almost every week?

Bet @Magicman doesn’t rate him! ?

Actually my opinion is that this poster has a track record of disparaging remarks regarding our young players.

Agreed. Would be interesting to know what he’s been promised. We’ll never know of course but would still be interested to understand his motives. 

Love his enthusiasm! However it does appear strange to be so excited about moving from first team football to (seemingly) sitting on a bench

Form is temporary, class is permanent. We are a Championship quality team playing in League 1. We didn’t get relegated based on performance throughout the season but because of the penalty points deducted. We have Championship quality players playing in League 1 who’s class will shine through over time. I expect us to dominate this league over 46 games. I hope I’m right!!! ???

Form is temporary, class is permanent. We are a Championship quality team playing in League 1. We didn’t get relegated based on performance throughout the season but because of the penalty points deducted. We have Championship quality players playing in League 1 who’s class will shine through over time. I expect us to dominate this league over 46 games. I hope I’m right!!! ???

I don’t pretend to be anything other than cud chewing fan who’s watched football quite a lot. I saw the highlights of his headed goal on his debut. Thought, “he looks right”. Knew about position and timing a run; well done - Another handy academy product. Then his first game at PP. Never ever seen a young lad so composed and panic free under extreme pressure. Then add in the most important thing for a defender…. He can tackle .. clean and hard. Bonus points because he doesn’t hoof it. He can control a ball and play a 2 yard pass. Double bonus, he’s as strong as an Ox. The treble bonus he doesn’t give up or dive in or have hissy fits. Oh ! and to top it all .. he cares, the game and the fans and the club it’s his power reserve. Get us up Eiran and reap the rewards - whatever they are you’re a real star in the making with a great career in front of you. 

Scott Loach signed as third keeper with coaching aspirations,  he said as much himself in his first interview.  He has been on the bench so far out of necessity.  As other posters have already pointed out,  Foulkes is young and will benefit from a loan.  We need a second keeper to provide both cover and competition for Wildsmith.  It's not that difficult to understand.  The fact that we also need a rb and striker is irrelevant to this signing. 

Goals -  https://www.skysports.com/football/derby-county-vs-barnsley/468957

Fitness will come and across 50++ games, you don't want your squad at concert pitch after only 3 games anyway. Some of ours have not had a lot of football in recent times and will need time to get match fit and sharp. Even as it is, we could quite easily be 3 from 3 and sat top of the table, despite a half-cooked and makeshift squad still needing time to gel.
Think it's safe to assume there's a a deal of improvement still to be unlocked and that's a pretty exciting prospect after the last couple of seasons.
COYR

Blimey ,it didn’t take long for the moaners and football managers in the stands to start!  44 days ago we were still in administration.Since then we’ve signed 12/13 new players in a market based on financial restrictions imposed by the EFL.We’re at least a fortnight behind in terms of fitness and we’re trying to bed in these new players and develop a playing pattern with an inexperienced,although articulate and enthusistic ,interim manager.Football isn’t an exact science and each season there’ll be highs and lows.Personally,I’m delighted with the start and expect fitness and results to improve steadily.Just listened to LR’s post match interview and he emphasised we’re a work in progress and the importance of spirit,resilience and determination in the squad.I think the realists among us realise there’s still a long way to go but from where we were,we should be really pleased with the progress made. Onwards and upwards !

I haven't had a regular match buddy since my dad died a couple of years ago. Then out of the blue my daughter (20s) asked about coming to the match on Saturday
Turns out she loved watching the women's Euros 
First of many? I hope so

A4...fire!

When I read this post, without thinking  I actually found myself saying it to myself in a voice impersonating the great man himself!!! ???