East Thurrock 2 Dulwich Hamlet 2 - Saturday 23rd January 2016

[editor]

A few pix, shame we went to sleep after our 2nd goal to let them equalise.
The Rabble by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0445 by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0450 by Nivag, on Flickr

no towel by Nivag, on Flickr

divot for the editor by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0559 by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0561 by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0563 by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0564 by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0566 by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0567 by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0569 by Nivag, on Flickr

IMG_0574 by Nivag, on Flickr

More photos here East Thurrock Utd vs Dulwich Hamlet

Loving the pics! OK to use them on Buzz (with full credit, obvs)?

 

[StephenMac]

Dress it up anyway you like, we should have wron that. Think we need to face up to the fact that we're not plucky outsiders, we're the club with all the resources (and players) in this division.

 

[clog]

I've got some pics if you want them but they're still on my camera until tomorrow

Although the ones above look good

 

[clog]

Dress it up anyway you like, we should have wron that. Think we need to face up to the fact that we're not plucky outsiders, we're the club with all the resources (and players) in this division.

Agree we should have won.

 

[Nivag]

Loving the pics! OK to use them on Buzz (with full credit, obvs)?

Cheers and sure thing, I haven't tweaked all of them. Got lazy on a editing them
Here's the posted team sheet
Team sheet by Nivag, on Flickr

 

[StephenMac]

Also, Toilets Opposite approach didn't work today, on any level at all in the second half. As great as it was last weekend, it was a nonsense today. Let's take our heads out of our arses away from home and do what's right for the club.

 

[B.I.G]

I dont get muddy for anyone.

 

[clog]

I dont get muddy for anyone.

Neither do I unless someone stands on my foot while I'm embracing Ryan Moss.

 

[Moroccan Sunset]

Also, Toilets Opposite approach didn't work today, on any level at all in the second half. As great as great as it was last weekend, it was a nonsense today. Let's take our heads out of our arses away from home and do what's right for the club.

Ooh hello - what is 'right'? I headed to the roofed stand in the second half because the roof makes a difference to volume. I would've thought we'd have learnt that by now given the atmosphere at Tonbridge versus the atmosphere at home games. It certainly wasn't a decision based on selfishnesss or self-satisfaction. I think the best thing that can be done is that everyone sticks together so that the concentration of singing people is greater and more noise is made. In the first half, I have literally no idea why people stood out in the open bit between two roofed stands. It would have been such a better atmosphere if we'd all huddled under one and got it rocking.

 

[StephenMac]

Ooh hello - what is 'right'? I headed to the roofed stand in the second half because the roof makes a difference to volume. I would've thought we'd have learnt that by now given the atmosphere at Tonbridge versus the atmosphere at home games. It certainly wasn't a decision based on selfishnesss or self-satisfaction. I think the best thing that can be done is that everyone sticks together so that the concentration of singing people is greater and more noise is made. In the first half, I have literally no idea why people stood out in the open bit between two roofed stands. It would have been such a better atmosphere if we'd all huddled under one and got it rocking.

 

[B.I.G]

Neither do I unless someone stands on my foot while I'm embracing Ryan Moss.

That wasnt me. Probably that Macca. Also jealous of you embracing Ryan Moss.

 

[StephenMac]

Wouldn't argue with what you're saying. Only the singing from that covered area in the second half was sporadic at best and, I say this with huge reservations, what you could hear sounded a little self congratulatory and seemed to revolve around coming up with another 5 songs about Mitchell Nelson.
Put it this way, when Nyren put us 2-1 up in the second half the players dived in to the supporters behind the goal, not those at the side.
I'm all for the move to Toilets Opposite at home, mainly because you can see from there. Standing at the side and occasionally singing today didn't add anything.

 

[StephenMac]

Ooh hello - what is 'right'? I headed to the roofed stand in the second half because the roof makes a difference to volume. I would've thought we'd have learnt that by now given the atmosphere at Tonbridge versus the atmosphere at home games. It certainly wasn't a decision based on selfishnesss or self-satisfaction. I think the best thing that can be done is that everyone sticks together so that the concentration of singing people is greater and more noise is made. In the first half, I have literally no idea why people stood out in the open bit between two roofed stands. It would have been such a better atmosphere if we'd all huddled under one and got it rocking.

Also, your "ooh" bit sounds a bit unnecessary, I think we are on the same side.

 

[StephenMac]

That wasnt me. Probably that Macca. Also jealous of you embracing Ryan Moss.

Was it me? Apologies if so.

 

[Moroccan Sunset]

Also, your "ooh" bit sounds a bit unnecessary, I think we are on the same side.

Same side indeed, but you have just suggested I had my head up my arse and wasnt doing what's best for the team. Excuse me for not being overly chipper with that.

It was a weird atmosphere though, I agree, and I certainly wasn't one of the Mitchell fanatics hijacking any and every song. The toothless and unclinical performance also probably had a significant effect. I for one felt fairly sleepy by the end.

 

[sankara]

Also, Toilets Opposite approach didn't work today, on any level at all in the second half. As great as it was last weekend, it was a nonsense today. Let's take our heads out of our arses away from home and do what's right for the club.

Your mum

 

[StephenMac]

Same side indeed, but you have just suggested I had my head up my arse and wasnt doing what's best for the team. Excuse me for being overly chipper with that.

It was a weird atmosphere though, I agree, and I certainly wasn't one of the Mitchell fanatics hijacking any and every song. The toothless and unclinical performance also probably had a significant effect. I for one felt fairly sleepy by the end.

Fair dos. Apologies for the head up arse comment to you and others. Just found it frustrating how collectively quiet it was for a 2nd v 3rd game. On we go.

 

[StephenMac]

Your mum

Rudey-pops.

 

[B.I.G]

Was it me? Apologies if so.

Disclaimer. I have no idea.

 

[clog]

Was it me? Apologies if so.

Of course it wasn't x

 

[clog]

Wouldn't argue with what you're saying. Only the singing from that covered area in the second half was sporadic at best and, I say this with huge reservations, what you could hear sounded a little self congratulatory and seemed to revolve around coming up with another 5 songs about Mitchell Nelson.
Put it this way, when Nyren put us 2-1 up in the second half the players dived in to the supporters behind the goal, not those at the side.
I'm all for the move to Toilets Opposite at home, mainly because you can see from there. Standing at the side and occasionally singing today didn't add anything.

This ++++

 

[PartisanDulwich]

We also need to help and encourage away attendances VCD is a big away game
and we need to encourage people to go

 

[clog]

We also need to help and encourage away attendances VCD is a big away game
and we need to encourage people to go

I will be at VCD, top encouragement.

 

[Moroccan Sunset]

Fair dos. Apologies for the head up arse comment to you and others. Just found it frustrating how collectively quiet it was for a 2nd v 3rd game. On we go.

No worries at all, mate. Like you say, we're on the same side.

 

[B.I.G]

VCD is another ground where we tend to stand to the side. You know before it was cool. Everyone needs to pick a side in advance!

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

Very frustrating game. In a lot of ways we played really well, but some poor finishing and a couple of moments of dodgy defending and we end up drawing a game that should have been wrapped up by half time. They were there to be beaten IMO - I didn't think they looked anything like a team in third place or with their recent form.

 

[Champion_hill]

Is it just me or are Saturday evenings increasingly feeling like attending a performance management review?

 

[StephenMac]

Also, Toilets Opposite approach didn't work today, on any level at all in the second half. As great as it was last weekend, it was a nonsense today. Let's take our heads out of our arses away from home and do what's right for the club.

Apologies. Think somebody spiked my drink with self-righteousness and a dab of hypocrisy.

 

[YTC]

Should have been 3 nil up in the first 10 mins, bit gutting to concede straight after going 2-1, but the Tonbridge - Hampton draw took the edge off slightly. Macca had a cracking game I thought.

A side note, the 'where to stand' police on here are hilarious.

 

[editor]

Apologies. Think somebody spiked my drink with self-righteousness and a dab of hypocrisy.

My favourite tipple!