FA Cup 🏆

[garygooner]

19 hours ago, Stiddle Mump said:

Even the club that i played for 40 years ago lost at home. Bad w/e.

Didn't know you played for Chelmsford ... or was it QPR? 🤔 

[Stiddle Mump]

1 hour ago, garygooner said:

Didn't know you played for Chelmsford ... or was it QPR? 🤔 

Close Gary.

 

Ford Motors, in the Isthmian League. Enfield in the Athenian League. Both have changed names and grounds.

 

Also played for the British Army, but in the British Team, which did not include guys from overseas. So nowhere near as strong. Played a couple of games at Aldershot. One at Reading, and one at Stamford Bridge. 

 

Those were the days.

 

In the FA Cup, I've got 7 correct from 8 so far.

 

 

[garygooner]

22 hours ago, Stiddle Mump said:

Ford Motors, in the Isthmian League. Enfield in the Athenian League. Both have changed names and grounds.

I played for a decent Sunday league team for many years coached by an ex Gillingham professional & former manager of Dartford & Tonbridge. 

Because of his contacts my team played against Spurs, West Ham, Charlton & Brighton academy sides. I've played at The Valley, Preston, Gills & many non-league grounds. You're right. Those were the days  

[Stiddle Mump]

7 hours ago, garygooner said:

I played for a decent Sunday league team for many years coached by an ex Gillingham professional & former manager of Dartford & Tonbridge. 

Because of his contacts my team played against Spurs, West Ham, Charlton & Brighton academy sides. I've played at The Valley, Preston, Gills & many non-league grounds. You're right. Those were the days  

Thinking back now Gary, it was Ford United. I was working in Fords as a data analyst. The club was sponsored by the company. Ford had two grounds. One in Dagenham and the other in Redbridge. Now I think the club plays under the name of Redbridge; in Redbridge. Don't follow them at all onve they left Dagenham. The other club, I think, is now Enfield Town. One of the few clubs wholly pwned by the supporters. I look out for their matches.

 

 

About as good a draw as could be hoped for.

[garygooner]

15 hours ago, Stiddle Mump said:

About as good a draw as could be hoped for.

Some tough calls too.

Could you get 4 out of 4? 👀

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[garygooner]

On 3/4/2025 at 7:38 PM, Stiddle Mump said:

About as good a draw as could be hoped for.

FA Cup QF's are approaching.  🏆

 

I'm predicting Fulham, Forest, Villa & City to reach the semis. 

 

But, I'm really hoping The Cherries can do it. 🍒

[Stiddle Mump]

1 hour ago, garygooner said:

FA Cup QF's are approaching.  🏆

 

I'm predicting Fulham, Forest, Villa & City to reach the semis. 

 

But, I'm really hoping The Cherries can do it. 🍒

They will for sure. I'd put my last Dollar US on them. If I had one.

 

Seagulls, Villa, Palace, Cherries

 

Reckon Forest would prefer a top 4 to a Wembley visit. They did put a few past the Seagulls last time they met. So dodgy for the home team?!

 

PNE!! Done really well to get into the last 8. Just can't see them knocking out Villa though. But yer never know.

 

London derby? Well: sort of. South v West. Been to The Cottage a few times, and Selhurst at least a dozen occasions. Although mostly to see the Crazies. Toss of the coin for this. I'll go with Palace.

 

The Cherries face tough opposition for sure. A City team full of form and confidence would crush them  No fear factor this season though. So, I think they will get through; one way or t'other.

 

Talk about Selhirst Park and MKDons, as they are now. Actually played at Plough Lane in 1973 (?). Score? 3-8!!! 0-5 at HT. I scored the third. Never started the second half due to a nagging groin injury. That stayed with me all season. Picked the injury up at a holiday camp match in a place called California. I kid you not. Up near Caister. The team we played in London, was a local outfit called Ajax (something). Not the Dutch giant though. A very good Sunday team.

 

My last visit to Selhurst - Wimbledon v (?). Can't recall. I had my Mazda van stolen while I was at the match. Never went there again.

 

Good to see footy back the w/e. Can't get excited about national teams. Thailand had a good win though.

[garygooner]

22 hours ago, Stiddle Mump said:

Seagulls, Villa, Palace, Cherries

Difficult to call for sure, except PNE. 

We have 3 different outcomes. Interesting. 

I've been to all 4 home grounds. 

My relatives live in Bournemouth so watched a game in the 80s while staying there on a family visit. 

Seagulls was The Goldstone Ground however. Saw Arsenal a few times at Palace.

You're right, good to have some proper football back this weekend. ⚽️👍

[garygooner]

1 minute ago, garygooner said:

I've been to all 4 home grounds. 

I realize Palace are playing away. 

The final 8 sides, I've actually not been to 2 of them. I've not been to City or Forest. However, I saw Arsenal play at Notts County twice in the 80s. 

[Stiddle Mump]

1 hour ago, garygooner said:

I realize Palace are playing away. 

The final 8 sides, I've actually not been to 2 of them. I've not been to City or Forest. However, I saw Arsenal play at Notts County twice in the 80s. 

There are quite a few grounds that I've not been to in the top two divisions; as they are now. Saints for one. Cherries. Black Cats. One of the Bristol grounds. A couple of others for sure. That I just can't recall whether I've visited or not. Oh yes Oxford. Not been there.

 

I thought Wolves had a great ground. The old Spurs ground was good. Could stand virtually anywhere and get a good view. Until they went and stuck floodlight pylons in the corners; actually on the terraces. Turned me right off going there. I liked The Dell. Also liked Watford.

[Stiddle Mump]

On 3/26/2025 at 12:21 PM, Stiddle Mump said:

There are quite a few grounds that I've not been to in the top two divisions; as they are now. Saints for one. Cherries. Black Cats. One of the Bristol grounds. A couple of others for sure. That I just can't recall whether I've visited or not. Oh yes Oxford. Not been there.

 

I thought Wolves had a great ground. The old Spurs ground was good. Could stand virtually anywhere and get a good view. Until they went and stuck floodlight pylons in the corners; actually on the terraces. Turned me right off going there. I liked The Dell. Also liked Watford.

After thinking more, I realised that there are three London grounds I've not been to. Gunners, Spurs and Irons. don't think I will ever visit them either. Too late in the day now.

 

The biggest league crowd I've ever been in was at Goodison on Easter Monday about 40 years ago. Played Burnley; 1-3. But that crowd?! Over 73,000.