The Alternative Football Club Thread

[goldandblack]

I had the Mk 1-2- 3 and 4 Cortina's. and the Granada Scorpion, over the years, the Mark 1 was my fav, all great cars.

Aw man, that is superb. That mk1 was an absolute cracker of a car.

I bought a Mark 3 cortina,GT in metallic British racing green with a black vinyl roof, always liked that colour and one reason why I bought it,
After around 3 years I put it in the paper to sell it. My bro said " why have you put British racing green when it metallic Blue, check it out in the log book and it is Blue", I knew I was part colour blind but not that bad LOL.

The wife says yes the car in the picture this pic is green

[marko69]

I had the Mk 1-2- 3 and 4 Cortina's. and the Granada Scorpion, over the years, the Mark 1 was my fav, all great cars.

Aw man, that is superb. That mk1 was an absolute cracker of a car.

I bought a Mark 3 cortina,GT in metallic British racing green with a black vinyl roof, always liked that colour and one reason why I bought it,
After around 3 years I put it in the paper to sell it. My bro said " why have you put British racing green when it metallic Blue, check it out in the log book and it is Blue", I knew I was part colour blind but not that bad LOL.

Well......., not to go even further off topic here, ( ) ....., my buddy potted a brown ball last Sunday to start his attempted snooker break.
I was like: "What ye doing?"
"What? I'm on the black now."
"Naw yer no! 4 points to me!"

I thought colour blindness was a thing from birth. Didn't think you could GET colour blindness?

[goldandblack]

Aw man, that is superb. That mk1 was an absolute cracker of a car.

I bought a Mark 3 cortina,GT in metallic British racing green with a black vinyl roof, always liked that colour and one reason why I bought it,
After around 3 years I put it in the paper to sell it. My bro said " why have you put British racing green when it metallic Blue, check it out in the log book and it is Blue", I knew I was part colour blind but not that bad LOL.

Well......., not to go even further off topic here, ( ) ....., my buddy potted a brown ball last Sunday to start his attempted snooker break.
I was like: "What ye doing?"
"What? I'm on the black now."
"Naw yer no! 4 points to me!"

I thought colour blindness was a thing from birth. Didn't think you could GET colour blindness?

Apparently i was from birth but not that bad i think, my son is completely colour blind. he used to do some weird colour schemes at school when drawing,

[goldandblack]

unlike us to go off topic

[goldandblack]

this was the first car I had and passed my test in, it had a Manumatic gearbox?. no clutch but a gear stick, had to rev the engine to change gears,

[marko69]

unlike us to go off topic

Hahaha! Love it. Its a hobby! Number 9 hates it.

[goldandblack]

unlike us to go off topic

Hahaha! Love it. Its a hobby! Number 9 hates it.

WHO?

[goldandblack]

Highlights of the big non league match. Basford United v Lancaster City
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE

…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZLfNHTNuls
https://www.basfordunited.com/videos/hi ... 95344.html

[marko69]

Haha! Seriously though, its genuinely easy to go off topic. Sometimes can't help it........, this thread, saw the cortina ad in the football programme, voiced it, you spoke of a "green" car which was blue......, colour blind......, potting brown balls!......., its just too easy to head off down that winding path of OFF topic BS!

[goldandblack]

I blame the Aussie Carrot man
Well ive pulled it back to the important stuff, dont think we can go to far of topic on this one
Come on you Basford United,

[marko69]

Never heard of them, Wolfie

But can hear the song....

"COME ON, YOU BAS.......
COME ON, YOU BAS!!"

[goldandblack]

Never heard of them, Wolfie

But can hear the song....

"COME ON, YOU BAS.......
COME ON, YOU BAS!!"

WHAT? Never heard of Baseford United, Northern Premier. the 2nd biggest club in Nottingham, just after Notts County

[marko69]

Never heard of them, Wolfie

But can hear the song....

"COME ON, YOU BAS.......
COME ON, YOU BAS!!"

WHAT? Never heard of Baseford United, Northern Premier. the 2nd biggest club in Nottingham, just after Notts County

You winding me up?! You've found out I'm a closet Forest fan and have Cloughies book & DVD?

[goldandblack]

Never heard of them, Wolfie

But can hear the song....

"COME ON, YOU BAS.......
COME ON, YOU BAS!!"

WHAT? Never heard of Baseford United, Northern Premier. the 2nd biggest club in Nottingham, just after Notts County

You winding me up?! You've found out I'm a closet Forest fan and have Cloughies book & DVD?

yeah remember you telling your sins. , there was only the one Brian Clough, still watch him and Revie on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTiIdbDBmZc

and another couple of classics,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShIgTFXGSfo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1AZEqS3b_Y

[marko69]

That first one, Wolfie. Seen it many times. Often go to it for a wee laugh. I wonder if Cloughie contacted Revie in 79 after that Malmo win and said, "I managed to win the European Cup, Don!"......, then in 1980......, RING RING: "Just done it AGAIN, Don!"

All 3 though, Cloughie, Revie & Austin Mitchell ---- >> RIP

[goldandblack]

That first one, Wolfie. Seen it many times. Often go to it for a wee laugh. I wonder if Cloughie contacted Revie in 79 after that Malmo win and said, "I managed to win the European Cup, Don!"......, then in 1980......, RING RING: "Just done it AGAIN, Don!"

All 3 though, Cloughie, Revie & Austin Mitchell ---- >> RIP

bet he had a chuckle, if the England FA hadn't been so er British we could have won many trophy's under him, the old school at Leeds ( players ) were never going to except him as manager,

[goldandblack]

Getting back on topic
Big match for the mighty Basford United coming up to avoid relegation,

v

Saturday 16th March 2024, 3.00pm
Basford United v Matlock Town.
https://www.thenpl.co.uk/match-info/tables
16th Matlock Town.......... .Pl 28, Pts 35,
17th FC United Manchester Pl. 30, Pts, 33
18th Basford United ..........Pl 32, Pts 24,

19th Bradford (Park Avenue) Pl 32, Pts 24
20th Stafford Rangers…………..Pl 31, Pts 21
21st Atherton Collieries………..Pl, 29, Pts 19
22nd Marske United……………….Pl, 0….Pts 0 *

* (Marske United have successfully raised enough funds to guarantee its long-term survival as a football club but has had to withdraw from the Northern Premier League due to their financial difficulties. Announcing last month that they were in financial difficulty as their previous chairman stepped down)

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/foo ... b-28388103

[marko69]

I do remember when Stalybridge Celtic & Stafford Rangers were in the same league. The non-league Old Firm.

[goldandblack]

I do remember when Stalybridge Celtic & Stafford Rangers were in the same league. The non-league Old Firm.

Both big clubs not that long ago. Bradford Park Avenue as well. surprising how many old the clubs are down in the depths now.

Macclesfield and Workington as well

[marko69]

True.

My ex home town of Penicuik and the team Penicuik Athletic......., were in the 1970 Scottish Junior Cup final. (Lost)....., but still. Could become big again if investment were there. All you need to do is look at the likes of Bonnyrigg Rose, The Spartans, Kelty Hearts etc etc......, all clubs similar in stature to Penicuik.

[goldandblack]

True.

My ex home town of Penicuik and the team Penicuik Athletic......., were in the 1970 Scottish Junior Cup final. (Lost)....., but still. Could become big again if investment were there. All you need to do is look at the likes of Bonnyrigg Rose, The Spartans, Kelty Hearts etc etc......, all clubs similar in stature to Penicuik.

yeah its great to see these clubs do well, but most fail long term as over achieve,

[Bluemike]

The next ones to watch....... East Kilbride

[marko69]

Yes, its a bit of nightmare that. Was wanting our closest Non league side to get into the league which are Bo'ness United --->> only 5 miles along the road from where we live. But currently 12 points adrift of EK. Not good.

Linlithgow Rose were always a side hugely tipped to make it into the league....., they're only 7 miles away. The Bo'ness v Rose games can get quite feisty on the park.

[goldandblack]

Billericay Town was a classic club purchased as a toy by a multi millionaire,

interesting watch,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq3dH9ICEdc

Also a proper club making the long trip back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBlF24WfqLw

[marko69]

Billericay Town was a classic club purchased as a toy by a multi millionaire,

interesting watch,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq3dH9ICEdc

Great stuff, Wolfie. I wouldn't have painted over those Lions...., They were awesome. And using the girl from EastEnders for the "RICAY" is hilarious.

True story......, only a few years back, (maybe 5 years) ...was checking some FA Cup 1st Rd scores and Billericay were in there. I thought to myself, "Eh? Why are an Irish team in the FA Cup?"
Googled it......, and saw where the town is. Near Chelmsford.

But

I asked the wife later.
"You any idea where Billericay is?"
"Don't know. Near Dublin or Belfast?"

[Mauswara]

Billericay Town was a classic club purchased as a toy by a multi millionaire,

interesting watch,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq3dH9ICEdc

Also a proper club making the long trip back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBlF24WfqLw

"... 'ad a love affair with Tina ..."

[goldandblack]

Billericay Town was a classic club purchased as a toy by a multi millionaire,

interesting watch,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq3dH9ICEdc

Great stuff, Wolfie. I wouldn't have painted over those Lions...., They were awesome. And using the girl from EastEnders for the "RICAY" is hilarious.

True story......, only a few years back, (maybe 5 years) ...was checking some FA Cup 1st Rd scores and Billericay were in there. I thought to myself, "Eh? Why are an Irish team in the FA Cup?"
Googled it......, and saw where the town is. Near Chelmsford.

But

I asked the wife later.
"You any idea where Billericay is?"
"Don't know. Near Dublin or Belfast?"

They pronounce the town Billerickeeeee,
Down in Essex they call it Bill n Ricky, its a bus stop between Chelmsford and Basildon,

[goldandblack]

V

Basford United.....2 ...... Matlock Town. 1
V Nierennold 76', M Thornhill 90'..........................S Boden 47'(Pen)

Attendance 457

Highlights of the match
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPMKMTUV2ic