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Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: JCFC
Date: August 27, 2020, 4:14 am
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The title, of course, refers to the Non-League Pyramid, a term
which does scant justice to the countless hard-working League
officials throughout the country. Had it indicated the idea of
the season gradually heading towards a peak, then with hindsight
last season's thread would have been Frustum Forays.
However, having secured my ticket for an FA Cup Tie on Tuesday,
I venture to set things in motion once again. All contributions
welcome!
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: QuoCob
Date: August 27, 2020, 5:05 am
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--- Quote from: JCFC link ---
>
> The title, of course, refers to the Non-League Pyramid, a term
which does scant justice to the countless hard-working League
officials throughout the country. Had it indicated the idea of
the season gradually heading towards a peak, then with hindsight
last season's thread would have been Frustum Forays.
>
> However, having secured my ticket for an FA Cup Tie on
Tuesday, I venture to set things in motion once again. All
contributions welcome!
>
--- End Quote ---
Where are you at on Tuesday?
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: JCFC
Date: August 27, 2020, 6:48 am
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Heading North to add to my collection of Toms.
#Post#: 20383--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: QuoCob
Date: August 27, 2020, 12:29 pm
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--- Quote from: JCFC link ---
>
> Heading North to add to my collection of Toms.
>
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My game is too far south for you during this current crisis...
;D
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: JCFC
Date: August 27, 2020, 12:53 pm
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If only I had spotted your name, I might have made an effort -
but the best accommodation nearby seems to be the crematorium.
So perhaps it's as well I have booked elsewhere.
Enjoy the game!
#Post#: 20388--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: QuoCob
Date: August 28, 2020, 3:30 am
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--- Quote from: JCFC link ---
>
> If only I had spotted your name, I might have made an effort
- but the best accommodation nearby seems to be the crematorium.
So perhaps it's as well I have booked elsewhere.
>
> Enjoy the game!
>
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It's well recommended on Trip Advisor...choice of plots, fresh
flowers and it's that good, that once there, no one appears to
leave... ;D
#Post#: 20389--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: RefObserver
Date: August 28, 2020, 4:10 am
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Was anyone at Stamford v Grantham last night? ::)
Friendlies can be such a nightmare!!
#Post#: 20392--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: nemesis
Date: August 28, 2020, 6:48 am
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--- Quote from: JCFC link ---
>
> The title, of course, refers to the Non-League Pyramid, a term
which does scant justice to the countless hard-working League
officials throughout the country.
> ...
>
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Just like the FA themselves.
#Post#: 20485--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 2, 2020, 3:49 am
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For the first time since March 15th JCFC left Brighouse. Both
bus and train had plenty of space and by way of the hotel in
Middlesbrough, there was no difficulty in reaching
Tuesday 1st September 2020
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Thornaby 2 v 0 Bridlington Town
Lewis Hardy (Hartlepool); Richard Brine, Tommy Brown.
The poor gentleman at the gate was feeling slightly overwhelmed,
and in the confusion JCFC didn't get to pay for the ticket.
Realising this some time later, he returned to the gate only to
be assured that he had already paid. Fortunately the hard
working club official (secretary Trevor, perhaps?) was
eventually located and persuaded to take my money.
Two changes from the original appointments meant that the quest
for another refereeing Tom was unsuccessful, though a Tommy on
the line was a slight consolation. Mr Hardy was young,
fair-haired and slightly built and bore sufficient resemblance
to the online photo of the original appointee to raise doubts,
dispelled by the appearance of a Durham badge. Mr Brine sported
the North Riding version, while Mr Brown kept his provenance
secret.
Bridlington initially looked dangerous, forcing several corners,
but Thornaby gradually gained the upper hand, taking the lead on
25 minutes. Bridlington were through just three minutes later,
but the shot was turned for a corner. A trip by the home number
4 drew a word of warning from Mr Hardy. Just before the break,
Bridlington did find the net, but Mr Brine was already flagging
for offside.
Thornaby began the second half with a rapid break, only to lift
the shot off target. Thereafter Bridlington controlled the third
quarter but were denied by several instances of last-ditch
defending.On the hour a robust challenge by a Bridlington
defender led to angry claims from Thornaby. An arm had indeed
been employed, though not in the manner Thornaby claimed. It was
on Mr Hardy's blind side and Mr Brine saw nothing amiss, so play
restarted with a throw-in. There was one further moment of
controversy on 72 minutes, when a defensive lapse let Thornaby
in, only for the attacker to be taken down. He landed several
yards inside the penalty area, but Mr Hardy was adamant that the
offence took place outside, possibly a very good decision, but a
view not shared by Thornaby. It mattered not, as the free-kick
was fired low just inside the post. JCFC did not spot a yellow
card for the offender - it surely merited one - but that does
not guarantee that one was not shown. There were two late
cautions for Bridlington, both utterly correct. Thornaby came
close again with an added-time break, the keeper getting a touch
to turn the ball for a corner.
Mr Hardy is a new Level 4, having apparently overcome a serious
injury. His movement was excellent, with an impressive turn of
foot when required, and he showed intelligent lateral movement.
He could perhaps have taken closer order in the closing minute
when Thornaby took the ball to Mr Brine's corner, but was not
needed as it turned out. It was a very good performance overall,
with a brisk, confident manner and it was good to hear the
officials thanked by name on the PA at the end.
The walk back to the station threatened to be too long to catch
the day's penultimate train, but a happy coincidence saw a bus
stop, JCFC and a number 36 bus come together and Middlesbrough
was reached in good time.
The good news for the citizens of Brighouse is that after five
and a half months, JCFC was able to have a shower!
#Post#: 20489--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2020/21
DIR By: nemesis
Date: September 2, 2020, 8:07 am
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--- Quote from: JCFC link ---
>
>
> Tuesday 1st September 2020
> FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
> Thornaby 2 v 0 Bridlington Town
> Lewis Hardy (Hartlepool); Richard Brine, Tommy Brown.
>
>
> ...
>
> Two changes from the original appointments meant that the
quest for another refereeing Tom was unsuccessful, though a
Tommy on the line was a slight consolation. Mr Hardy was young,
fair-haired and slightly built and bore sufficient resemblance
to the online photo of the original appointee to raise doubts,
dispelled by the appearance of a Durham badge. Mr Brine sported
the North Riding version, while Mr Brown kept his provenance
secret.
> ...
>
>
--- End Quote ---
Had Tommy been sporting a badge, I think you'll find it would
have been a North Riding one, too.
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