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Post by Andy K on Aug 20, 2021 7:46:06 GMT
On the road again for the 4th time in 2 week, another 400 mile odd round trip to Lincolnshire for the first time since I believe we played Lincoln 5 years ago. Scunthorpe were predicted to be one of the league's strugglers and like us, have yet to win in either league or cup (albeit playing an extra game than us). Their manager won't be unfamiliar to us either, Neil Cox was assistant to Neal Ardley both at Notts County and when we put AFC Wimbledon out of the FA Cup in 2017.
Of course they do have ex-U Aaron Jarvis, but I don't think he's featured in a game so far.
This is the first time in my memory that we've played a team with the same initials as us. SUFC v SUFC. Hopefully the historians on here can tell us when, or if, that's happened before.
I don't think this is going to be the last time something like this gets mentioned, but 11 seasons ago, 5 divisions separated us and Scunthorpe (We were in the Ryman league, they were in the Championship). Tomorrow we play them as equals.
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Post by amberchoc on Aug 20, 2021 10:02:53 GMT
On the road again for the 4th time in 2 week, another 400 mile odd round trip to Lincolnshire for the first time since I believe we played Lincoln 5 years ago. Scunthorpe were predicted to be one of the league's strugglers and like us, have yet to win in either league or cup (albeit playing an extra game than us). Their manager won't be unfamiliar to us either, Neil Cox was assistant to Neal Ardley both at Notts County and when we put AFC Wimbledon out of the FA Cup in 2017. Of course they do have ex-U Aaron Jarvis, but I don't think he's featured in a game so far. This is the first time in my memory that we've played a team with the same initials as us. SUFC v SUFC. Hopefully the historians on here can tell us when, or if, that's happened before. I don't think this is going to be the last time something like this gets mentioned, but 11 seasons ago, 5 divisions separated us and Scunthorpe (We were in the Ryman league, they were in the Championship). Tomorrow we play them as equals. Oooh, that was so close to a great stat, Andy! Unfortunately, in 1974 we played Spennymoor United in the Amateur Cup. |
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Post by Andy K on Aug 20, 2021 10:48:19 GMT
On the road again for the 4th time in 2 week, another 400 mile odd round trip to Lincolnshire for the first time since I believe we played Lincoln 5 years ago. Scunthorpe were predicted to be one of the league's strugglers and like us, have yet to win in either league or cup (albeit playing an extra game than us). Their manager won't be unfamiliar to us either, Neil Cox was assistant to Neal Ardley both at Notts County and when we put AFC Wimbledon out of the FA Cup in 2017. Of course they do have ex-U Aaron Jarvis, but I don't think he's featured in a game so far. This is the first time in my memory that we've played a team with the same initials as us. SUFC v SUFC. Hopefully the historians on here can tell us when, or if, that's happened before. I don't think this is going to be the last time something like this gets mentioned, but 11 seasons ago, 5 divisions separated us and Scunthorpe (We were in the Ryman league, they were in the Championship). Tomorrow we play them as equals. Oooh, that was so close to a great stat, Andy! Unfortunately, in 1974 we played Spennymoor United in the Amateur Cup. Ha ha as I was 1 at the time, it certainly wasn't in my memory! But thanks for pointing it out! |
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Post by davep on Aug 20, 2021 12:53:50 GMT
In a couple of weeks time our youth team are playing Southend United.
Not sure if we have ever played Skelmersdale United? We certainly came close in 1969 when we lost to North Shields in the Amateur Cup Final. North Shields beat Skelmersdale United in the semi final.
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Post by exilednorthwestu on Aug 20, 2021 15:29:18 GMT
Surprise, surprise, rain is forecast, bring your brollies
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Post by terrier on Aug 20, 2021 15:45:02 GMT
Surprise, surprise, rain is forecast, bring your brollies Not needed, the ground is entirely under cover. Even though the stadium is only 30 years or so old it’s looking a bit scruffy and dated, but the atmosphere usually isn’t too bad from my experience. |
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Post by Del on Aug 20, 2021 17:17:29 GMT
Those that are going have a great trip there and hopefully we can bring home 3 points.
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Post by oohaah on Aug 20, 2021 17:32:43 GMT
Scunthorpe have just signed Jake Scrimshaw on loan from Bournemouth in time for tomorrow.
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Post by Stewart on Aug 20, 2021 17:33:47 GMT
Those that are going have a great trip there and hopefully we can bring home 3 points. Hopefully we will see Sutton get their first win in the FL🤞 |
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Post by Amber Aleman on Aug 20, 2021 19:25:00 GMT
Students of British football stadia will know that Scunthorpe United's Glanford Park was the first of the 'new generation' of grounds, opened in 1988.
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Post by davethegrave on Aug 20, 2021 20:18:26 GMT
Good luck to the team and for everyone going tomorrow.
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Post by os on Aug 20, 2021 23:11:44 GMT
I echo the above, this is a bread and butter EFT2 fixture, its going to be tough like every match will be at this level. Its a question of taking something from these matches more often then not which determines who survives and who doesn't in league football.
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Post by medyel on Aug 21, 2021 9:56:28 GMT
Got train tickets from Ebbsfleet to Scunthorpe- but some git decided to close the A2 for repairs on a Saturday so whole road is a complete car park. Been stuck in a mega jam for 90 mins now and this missed all trains that would get me there on time. What a @@@@@@. May end up going to Tonbridge v Bath if I can ever get out of this A2 chaos
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Post by sol on Aug 21, 2021 12:19:20 GMT
Another road trip and another stellar performance 🎭 on its way.
Come on you UUUUU’sssss.
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Scunthorpe 0 SU 2
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Post by nonsuch on Aug 21, 2021 16:02:09 GMT
Pardon my french but how the actual f… can anyone miss that!?!
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