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       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
       Date: April 13, 2026, 11:49 am
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       --- Quote from: Acme Thunderer link ---
       >
       > [quote author=TheThingFromLewes
       link=topic=7900.msg104020#msg104020 date=1776093676]
       > That’s a huge game for Kettle junior at Crewe..is that his
       first visit to Gresty Road?
       >
       > I’m sure many of our distinguished Crewe reporters would have
       seen his father in action over the years, it would be good to
       get a well balanced and honest report on proceedings, as we are
       normally accustomed too, and if there are any similarities!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I never did see dad in action, but I certainly hope to see his
       son in action on Saturday in what is a massive game for both
       sides.
       [/quote]
       I’m surprised you never saw Kettle at Crewe. He was a frequent
       visitor to Gresty Road when he was in his prime, if you can call
       it that.
       #Post#: 104054--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: TVOS
       Date: April 13, 2026, 1:25 pm
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       --- Quote from: elbee94 link ---
       >
       > Indeed, a season debut for Sunny Gill in mid April, hopefully
       he gets a few games under his belt to prepare for next season. I
       believe that leaves just Scott Tallis on the national list yet
       to appear this season.
       >
       > Kirsty Dowle, James Bell, ZKK, Andrew Humphries and Tom
       Parsons with some of the best games - Parsons goes from 4O at
       Wembley to a Championship debut to a big promotion game, his
       star is shining bright at the moment.
       >
       > Speaking of Wembley, Martin Coy goes from 90,000 seats to
       2,000 this weekend as Colchester United (or should that be John
       Terry’s Colchester United?!) take the trip to Wetherby Road with
       the hosts in big trouble. One of the most pleasant towns to
       visit in the league so I hope we beat them, but i’d like to see
       them stay up too.
       >
       > With the national league nearly all sewn up and little to play
       for, I wonder if we’ll see some new faces next week, if the
       PGMOL want to push any referees. 3 experienced referees in Ross
       Joyce, Abi Byrne and Darren Drysdale get the meaningful games
       this week.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       There’s one major National League issue far from sewn up! At
       least Drysdale won’t be anywhere near what could be the deciding
       game on Saturday week.
       #Post#: 104056--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: elbee94
       Date: April 13, 2026, 1:58 pm
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       --- Quote from: TVOS link ---
       >
       > [quote author=elbee94 link=topic=7900.msg104043#msg104043
       date=1776097229]
       > Indeed, a season debut for Sunny Gill in mid April, hopefully
       he gets a few games under his belt to prepare for next season. I
       believe that leaves just Scott Tallis on the national list yet
       to appear this season.
       >
       > Kirsty Dowle, James Bell, ZKK, Andrew Humphries and Tom
       Parsons with some of the best games - Parsons goes from 4O at
       Wembley to a Championship debut to a big promotion game, his
       star is shining bright at the moment.
       >
       > Speaking of Wembley, Martin Coy goes from 90,000 seats to
       2,000 this weekend as Colchester United (or should that be John
       Terry’s Colchester United?!) take the trip to Wetherby Road with
       the hosts in big trouble. One of the most pleasant towns to
       visit in the league so I hope we beat them, but i’d like to see
       them stay up too.
       >
       > With the national league nearly all sewn up and little to play
       for, I wonder if we’ll see some new faces next week, if the
       PGMOL want to push any referees. 3 experienced referees in Ross
       Joyce, Abi Byrne and Darren Drysdale get the meaningful games
       this week.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       There’s one major National League issue far from sewn up! At
       least Drysdale won’t be anywhere near what could be the deciding
       game on Saturday week.
       [/quote]
       Most certainly, I didn’t make that very clear but it goes
       without saying! I’d expect one of those candidates on the verge
       of SG2 like Finnie, Reeves or E Bell perhaps at Spotland next
       week.
       #Post#: 104058--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: TVOS
       Date: April 13, 2026, 2:46 pm
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       --- Quote from: elbee94 link ---
       >
       > [quote author=TVOS link=topic=7900.msg104054#msg104054
       date=1776104743]
       > [quote author=elbee94 link=topic=7900.msg104043#msg104043
       date=1776097229]
       > Indeed, a season debut for Sunny Gill in mid April, hopefully
       he gets a few games under his belt to prepare for next season. I
       believe that leaves just Scott Tallis on the national list yet
       to appear this season.
       >
       > Kirsty Dowle, James Bell, ZKK, Andrew Humphries and Tom
       Parsons with some of the best games - Parsons goes from 4O at
       Wembley to a Championship debut to a big promotion game, his
       star is shining bright at the moment.
       >
       > Speaking of Wembley, Martin Coy goes from 90,000 seats to
       2,000 this weekend as Colchester United (or should that be John
       Terry’s Colchester United?!) take the trip to Wetherby Road with
       the hosts in big trouble. One of the most pleasant towns to
       visit in the league so I hope we beat them, but i’d like to see
       them stay up too.
       >
       > With the national league nearly all sewn up and little to play
       for, I wonder if we’ll see some new faces next week, if the
       PGMOL want to push any referees. 3 experienced referees in Ross
       Joyce, Abi Byrne and Darren Drysdale get the meaningful games
       this week.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       There’s one major National League issue far from sewn up! At
       least Drysdale won’t be anywhere near what could be the deciding
       game on Saturday week.
       [/quote]
       Most certainly, I didn’t make that very clear but it goes
       without saying! I’d expect one of those candidates on the verge
       of SG2 like Finnie, Reeves or E Bell perhaps at Spotland next
       week.
       [/quote]
       I think it could be a game that deserves one of Taylor, Oliver
       or Kavanagh, personally :)
       #Post#: 104060--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: olliebcafc
       Date: April 13, 2026, 2:48 pm
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       Already touched on but very intrigued to see who is chosen for
       the Rochdale v York fixture next weekend (presuming Rochdale
       beat Braintree). I’m going to say Duckworth, but could easily be
       an SG2!
       #Post#: 104062--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: HChip
       Date: April 13, 2026, 2:51 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       --- Quote from: olliebcafc link ---
       >
       > Already touched on but very intrigued to see who is chosen for
       the Rochdale v York fixture next weekend (presuming Rochdale
       beat Braintree). I’m going to say Duckworth, but could easily be
       an SG2!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       This game is exactly why the NL promotion shenanigans need to be
       changed! A team on 100+ points may not be promoted! That’s
       bonkers!
       Onto the refereeing, I agree, I could see a James Bell or a Sam
       Allison possibly, or maybe an National List on the verge of SG2,
       Finnie, Duckworth, Reeves, Speedie, Miles.
       Corlett got the reverse fixture so very unlikely to be him.
       #Post#: 104063--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
       Date: April 13, 2026, 2:52 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       --- Quote from: TVOS link ---
       >
       > [quote author=elbee94 link=topic=7900.msg104056#msg104056
       date=1776106731]
       > [quote author=TVOS link=topic=7900.msg104054#msg104054
       date=1776104743]
       > [quote author=elbee94 link=topic=7900.msg104043#msg104043
       date=1776097229]
       > Indeed, a season debut for Sunny Gill in mid April, hopefully
       he gets a few games under his belt to prepare for next season. I
       believe that leaves just Scott Tallis on the national list yet
       to appear this season.
       >
       > Kirsty Dowle, James Bell, ZKK, Andrew Humphries and Tom
       Parsons with some of the best games - Parsons goes from 4O at
       Wembley to a Championship debut to a big promotion game, his
       star is shining bright at the moment.
       >
       > Speaking of Wembley, Martin Coy goes from 90,000 seats to
       2,000 this weekend as Colchester United (or should that be John
       Terry’s Colchester United?!) take the trip to Wetherby Road with
       the hosts in big trouble. One of the most pleasant towns to
       visit in the league so I hope we beat them, but i’d like to see
       them stay up too.
       >
       > With the national league nearly all sewn up and little to play
       for, I wonder if we’ll see some new faces next week, if the
       PGMOL want to push any referees. 3 experienced referees in Ross
       Joyce, Abi Byrne and Darren Drysdale get the meaningful games
       this week.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       There’s one major National League issue far from sewn up! At
       least Drysdale won’t be anywhere near what could be the deciding
       game on Saturday week.
       [/quote]
       Most certainly, I didn’t make that very clear but it goes
       without saying! I’d expect one of those candidates on the verge
       of SG2 like Finnie, Reeves or E Bell perhaps at Spotland next
       week.
       [/quote]
       I think it could be a game that deserves one of Taylor, Oliver
       or Kavanagh, personally :)
       [/quote]
       Or Marsden..
       #Post#: 104066--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: elbee94
       Date: April 13, 2026, 2:58 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       --- Quote from: TVOS link ---
       >
       > [quote author=elbee94 link=topic=7900.msg104056#msg104056
       date=1776106731]
       > [quote author=TVOS link=topic=7900.msg104054#msg104054
       date=1776104743]
       > [quote author=elbee94 link=topic=7900.msg104043#msg104043
       date=1776097229]
       > Indeed, a season debut for Sunny Gill in mid April, hopefully
       he gets a few games under his belt to prepare for next season. I
       believe that leaves just Scott Tallis on the national list yet
       to appear this season.
       >
       > Kirsty Dowle, James Bell, ZKK, Andrew Humphries and Tom
       Parsons with some of the best games - Parsons goes from 4O at
       Wembley to a Championship debut to a big promotion game, his
       star is shining bright at the moment.
       >
       > Speaking of Wembley, Martin Coy goes from 90,000 seats to
       2,000 this weekend as Colchester United (or should that be John
       Terry’s Colchester United?!) take the trip to Wetherby Road with
       the hosts in big trouble. One of the most pleasant towns to
       visit in the league so I hope we beat them, but i’d like to see
       them stay up too.
       >
       > With the national league nearly all sewn up and little to play
       for, I wonder if we’ll see some new faces next week, if the
       PGMOL want to push any referees. 3 experienced referees in Ross
       Joyce, Abi Byrne and Darren Drysdale get the meaningful games
       this week.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       There’s one major National League issue far from sewn up! At
       least Drysdale won’t be anywhere near what could be the deciding
       game on Saturday week.
       [/quote]
       Most certainly, I didn’t make that very clear but it goes
       without saying! I’d expect one of those candidates on the verge
       of SG2 like Finnie, Reeves or E Bell perhaps at Spotland next
       week.
       [/quote]
       I think it could be a game that deserves one of Taylor, Oliver
       or Kavanagh, personally :)
       [/quote]
       I’d absolutely love to see it!
       #Post#: 104076--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: TVOS
       Date: April 13, 2026, 3:46 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       --- Quote from: HChip link ---
       >
       > [quote author=olliebcafc link=topic=7900.msg104060#msg104060
       date=1776109714]
       > Already touched on but very intrigued to see who is chosen for
       the Rochdale v York fixture next weekend (presuming Rochdale
       beat Braintree). I’m going to say Duckworth, but could easily be
       an SG2!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       This game is exactly why the NL promotion shenanigans need to be
       changed! A team on 100+ points may not be promoted! That’s
       bonkers!
       Onto the refereeing, I agree, I could see a James Bell or a Sam
       Allison possibly, or maybe an National List on the verge of SG2,
       Finnie, Duckworth, Reeves, Speedie, Miles.
       Corlett got the reverse fixture so very unlikely to be him.
       [/quote]
       Martin Woods replaced Matt Corlett on the reverse fixture.
       Jacob Miles refereed us on Saturday and was poor, in my opinion.
       Inconsistent foul detection, inconsistency in cautions and too
       much unnecessary whistling!
       #Post#: 104078--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
   DIR By: TVOS
       Date: April 13, 2026, 3:47 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       --- Quote from: olliebcafc link ---
       >
       > Already touched on but very intrigued to see who is chosen for
       the Rochdale v York fixture next weekend (presuming Rochdale
       beat Braintree). I’m going to say Duckworth, but could easily be
       an SG2!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Jack, Vera or Terry?
       We can draw or lose to Braintree, providing York do the same
       versus Yeovil, which they won't!
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