2013 NEW FM League Thread

[sancho_theswan]

Belswans have no hope of winning it....

Season not finished yet! Let's just sit back, "swan" around and see what unfolds...... should be interesting!

[sancho_theswan]

Valentine will be praying for Belswans to win it so they can stay in NBN. Maybe they will then try to Merge with Belswans pmsl

Where the hell do you come up with this merger tripe from"Zico".... you're startin to "ruffle my feathers".
BelSANS have been a single identity and playing at the same location for 78 years! Still going strong, no sign of a merger, stop the bullshit! ........ Why don't Brazil merge with Argentina! Maybe that will help them win another World Cup.

[ForeverRed]

Where the hell do you come up with this merger tripe from"Zico".... you're startin to "ruffle my feathers".
BelSANS have been a single identity and playing at the same location for 78 years! Still going strong, no sign of a merger, stop the bullshit! ........ Why don't Brazil merge with Argentina! Maybe that will help them win another World Cup.
whilst talking to phoenix officials they spoke of a merger/take over with/of belswans, this was as recently as 4 weeks ago

[sancho_theswan]

whilst talking to phoenix officials they spoke of a merger/take over with/of belswans, this was as recently as 4 weeks ago

Maybe you should be looking over your shoulder. They could be after a "top class" facility like South Cardiff. You know then one. The one that must obviously be Northern Football compliant!

[sancho_theswan]

whilst talking to phoenix officials they spoke of a merger/take over with/of belswans, this was as recently as 4 weeks ago

Keep the bullshit flowing "big man"! I read your good at it!

[sancho_theswan]

whilst talking to phoenix officials as recently as 4 weeks ago

Name them big mouth!

[sancho_theswan]

Valentine will be praying for Belswans to win it so they can stay in NBN. Maybe they will then try to Merge with Belswans pmsl

I can't see Coach Paul fitting too many of them into his already talented squad. You and "ForeverRed" are a joke!

[Jardelsimage]

Name them big mouth!
sanchooooooo the swan

a bit touchy there, forever hasn't bagged your club, ground or facilities, only passing on something he has heard, which by the way I have heard also, except mine was earlier on in the season. didn't zico first bring it up anyway,
a bit of a over reaction there I think and trust me forever is no big man, might have a big mouth thou which at times does get in trouble.
cheers

[ForeverRed]

Maybe you should be looking over your shoulder. They could be after a "top class" facility like South Cardiff. You know then one. The one that must obviously be Northern Football compliant!
mate, settle down, I was only trying to help you, this is what they told me, sorry for trying to help

[GazFish35]

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[Zico]

Where the hell do you come up with this merger tripe from"Zico".... you're startin to "ruffle my feathers".
BelSANS have been a single identity and playing at the same location for 78 years! Still going strong, no sign of a merger, stop the bullshit! ........ Why don't Brazil merge with Argentina! Maybe that will help them win another World Cup.
This is gold. If you don't think a merger will happen then maybe it's a Valentine take over?

[MFKS]

Zico and Forever Red making friends over here I see.:popcorn:

[The axe]

This is gold. If you don't think a merger will happen then maybe it's a Valentine take over?

Ha ha what should they call the club the 'valentine Belmont Swansea Phoenix swans' has a ring to it but I think marks point might feel a little left out?

[ForeverRed]

Zico and Forever Red making friends over here I see.:popcorn:
I only tried to help the guy, mistake I think

[sancho_theswan]

This is gold. If you don't think a merger will happen then maybe it's a Valentine take over?

What I find gold is that you and your "mate" Forever-whoever gets on here making statements without any bias/foundation.
I'd really like to know who is behind floating these merger rumours... because that's all they are just rumour and bullshit.
I can tell you for a fact that no-one at BelSWANS thinks that merging or whatever is on the cards. From a Phoenix perspective why would they be interested in merging when the "ground", which I guess all this rumour is about doesn't even fit criteria for NBN standard.

[sancho_theswan]

I only tried to help the guy, mistake I think

How by throwing crap around, thanks a handful.

[sancho_theswan]

Ha ha what should they call the club the 'valentine Belmont Swansea Phoenix swans' has a ring to it but I think marks point might feel a little left out?

Very funny!

[outsider]

What I find gold is that you and your "mate" Forever-whoever gets on here making statements without any bias/foundation.
I'd really like to know who is behind floating these merger rumours... because that's all they are just rumour and bullshit.
I can tell you for a fact that no-one at BelSWANS thinks that merging or whatever is on the cards. From a Phoenix perspective why would they be interested in merging when the "ground", which I guess all this rumour is about doesn't even fit criteria for NBN standard.

Story I heard at the weekend from a member of their committee was that they are guaranteed to stay in NBN if they stay at Cahill Oval whatever happens

[late_to_the_game]

Not so sure, some of the committee I talked to are very worried about relegation. They would love to get a football only ground (that meets the requirements), or get rid of the cricket pitch at Cahill. But neither is going to be easy.

[ForeverRed]

How by throwing crap around, thanks a handful.

Any time buddy

[ForeverRed]

What I find gold is that you and your "mate" Forever-whoever gets on here making statements without any bias/foundation.
I'd really like to know who is behind floating these merger rumours... because that's all they are just rumour and bullshit.
I can tell you for a fact that no-one at BelSWANS thinks that merging or whatever is on the cards. From a Phoenix perspective why would they be interested in merging when the "ground", which I guess all this rumour is about doesn't even fit criteria for NBN standard.
Straight from a phoenix committee members mouth, read the statement

[The axe]

Not so sure, some of the committee I talked to are very worried about relegation. They would love to get a football only ground (that meets the requirements), or get rid of the cricket pitch at Cahill. But neither is going to be easy.

Your right it will not be easy to get rid of the cricket pitch, I think you'll find it will be impossible. It's called Cahill OVAL for a reason. Up the whips!

[MFKS]

Straight from a phoenix committee members mouth, read the statement

The same mob who can't organise beer at their games or have food available at HT for the punters. Hell they had 3-4 options off the menu just after HT of the U23's:deadhorse:

[MFKS]

Your right it will not be easy to get rid of the cricket pitch, I think you'll find it will be impossible. It's called Cahill OVAL for a reason. Up the whips!

Drop in pitch??? Pitch stored elsewhere on the site and lifted into place for cricket season and then removed after cricket season

[seldom]

Your right it will not be easy to get rid of the cricket pitch, I think you'll find it will be impossible. It's called Cahill OVAL for a reason. Up the whips!

Wasn't there a rumour last year maybe earlier that Valo were gunna wedge emselves into the junior complex (CB) ?

[punter]

Season not finished yet! Let's just sit back, "swan" around and see what unfolds...... should be interesting!
Looked at the northern site and belswans have lost all games to maitland and Adamstown.
They might have done well with the rest of the comp thou if ya can't beat the top 2 ya no chance of winning any thing

[punter]

What I find gold is that you and your "mate" Forever-whoever gets on here making statements without any bias/foundation.
I'd really like to know who is behind floating these merger rumours... because that's all they are just rumour and bullshit.
I can tell you for a fact that no-one at BelSWANS thinks that merging or whatever is on the cards. From a Phoenix perspective why would they be interested in merging when the "ground", which I guess all this rumour is about doesn't even fit criteria for NBN standard.
I wouldn't of thought it would take a great deal to get blacksmiths ground up to NBN standard,
What does it need to meet it?
Is the surface still bumpy?
I know the ground is a good wet weather ground but never been a great surface... The warm up area is the worst around as well.

[Youaskedforit]

Wheres the David Middletons out there ? When was last time Cessnock beat Toronto Awaba in all three grades ? What the hell ?

[sancho_theswan]

Looked at the northern site and belswans have lost all games to maitland and Adamstown.
They might have done well with the rest of the comp thou if ya can't beat the top 2 ya no chance of winning any thing

Yes you are correct with the results. However, all games BelSWANS have played against Mailtand and Adamstown have been very tough and close encounters. BelSWANS did play them both twice in the first 8 games and I believe that the "SWANS" have improved a lot since then.
As I said.... "Season not finished yet! Let's just sit back, "swan" around and see what unfolds...... should be interesting!"...... as will Wednesday night's game!
and.....
I think that winning every other game is going a bit better than "having done well with the rest of the comp."

[TheBean]

sancho you have gotta be the angriest poster ever hahaha, love it mate you are putting on a show, maintain the rage

[sancho_theswan]

sancho you have gotta be the angriest poster ever hahaha, love it mate you are putting on a show, maintain the rage

I'm generally a pretty sedate breed. It's just when tossers get on here talking garbage about my club, then my feathers get ruffled and I go a little quackers!

[MFKS]

I'm generally a pretty sedate breed. It's just when tossers get on here talking garbage about my club, then my feathers get ruffled and I go a little quackers! Sancho keep up the good fight and don't take crap from those two. If they keep picking on you I will lend you a hand to upset them:whistling::sup::sparring:

[ForeverRed]

Sancho keep up the good fight and don't take crap from those two. If they keep picking on you I will lend you a hand to upset them:whistling::sup::sparring:
I'll need a gang hook for you two

[TheBean]

sancho deserves credit for not only being one of the more entertaining forummers but also apparently being an actual Swan? non stop quality bird puns and anger, what a legend

[sancho_theswan]

Sancho keep up the good fight and don't take crap from those two. If they keep picking on you I will lend you a hand to upset them:whistling::sup::sparring:

Thanks for the offer "MSKF"......but I "fly" alone, besides these guys are just plain comical.....The "dyslexic SWAN".

[sancho_theswan]

I'll need a gang hook for you two

Mate, you don't use a hook to catch a bird. Don't tell me I'm gonna have to show you some moves as well. A little bit sad me thinks!

[ForeverRed]

Mate, you don't use a hook to catch a bird. Don't tell me I'm gonna have to show you some moves as well. A little bit sad me thinks!
You haven't seen me fish

[sancho_theswan]

You haven't seen me fish

Sorry but you'll have to do better than that. You see I'm a high class species of "SWAN".... not some lowly seagull!

[Imyourhero]

For those interested Adamstown play Maitland tomorrow night down at Adamstown.
1st grade @ 6:30 and
23s @ 8:15

[ForeverRed]

Sorry but you'll have to do better than that. You see I'm a high class species of "SWAN".... not some lowly seagull!
i think i already ruffled your feathers once, but i was only trying to help

[sancho_theswan]

For those interested Adamstown play Maitland tomorrow night down at Adamstown.
1st grade @ 6:30 and
23s @ 8:15

These two games should be "qurackers"!.... 2 wins to Maitland???????????

[Keep the long balls short]

These two games should be "qurackers"!.... 2 wins to Maitland???????????

looking forward to going along to the games this evening and a decent crowd would be good for the league...

Hey swan man :-) I thought you would be hoping for a draw or buds win in this one to keep your boys withing striking distance as they are breathing nicely down the necks of the top two ?

That would be some achievement for Maitland to come to the buds and win both games ... Out of interest what do you base your predictions on feather boy ha ha

[sancho_theswan]

looking forward to going along to the games this evening and a decent crowd would be good for the league...



Hey swan man :-) I thought you would be hoping for a draw or buds win in this one to keep your boys withing striking distance as they are breathing nicely down the necks of the top two ?

That would be some achievement for Maitland to come to the buds and win both games ... Out of interest what do you base your predictions on feather boy ha ha

Looking forward to the contests myself. The crowd may have been larger but I think there are a couple of rescheduled NBN fixtures set down for tonight also which will probably impact.

Yes you're correct a draw in 1sts would be brilliant for the BelSWANS, I'm not sure though.

My predictions are based upon....... birds (Magpies) beats flowers (Rosebuds)....... not really....
There's not much between the two in 1st's, I just think Maitland are a little stronger and a degree more physical.
As for 23's just doing the percentages, although Buds 23's are quality I just have a "feeling in my feathers" that they overdue for a "plucking" and Maitland have the team to upset.

[Imyourhero]

On a wet, cold night like tonight i think Adamstown will be loving that they are to have the home ground advantage.

[sancho_theswan]

On a wet, cold night like tonight i think Adamstown will be loving that they are to have the home ground advantage.

Firstly..... on a "wet, cold night" do you think that it will favour the home team or bring the contest even closer?
Secondly..on a "wet, cold night" do you think that the games will still be on?

[Imyourhero]

Firstly..... on a "wet, cold night" do you think that it will favour the home team or bring the contest even closer?
Secondly..on a "wet, cold night" do you think that the games will still be on?

Hmmm big question, wet games always tend to bring abit of unpredictable nature to the contest but seeing as these teams are already quite close if i was an Adamstown player the sense of familiarity with the field would be good.
You'd have to think the 1st grade game would go ahead regardless.

[De-Champ]

The games are off

[ForeverRed]

That's laughable , hasn't rained since Friday and been sunny, a small shower today and they call it off,

[sancho_theswan]

That's laughable , hasn't rained since Friday and been sunny, a small shower today and they call it off,

I know of a great coastal ground that they could use..... wet or dry! But if they did then some wanker would probably start taking merger/takeover shit.
Anyhow it would of only upset my "roosting" schedule if they came out here...... so sod off!

[Zico]

I know of a great coastal ground that they could use..... wet or dry! But if they did then some wanker would probably start taking merger/takeover shit.
Anyhow it would of only upset my "roosting" schedule if they came out here...... so sod off!
****n hell, we would have the Valentine mutant Magpie swans in a colour of a rosebud :) By saying "great coastal ground that they could use..... wet or dry!" you really are saying a sandy paddock with little to no facilities? Going to Belswnas is like going back in time 30 years. I understand you are a one eyed supporter who loves your club and I take my hat of to you for that but **** me enough is enough!

[Imyourhero]

Adamstown games tonight are off.

[sancho_theswan]

****n hell, we would have the Valentine mutant Magpie swans in a colour of a rosebud :) By saying "great coastal ground that they could use..... wet or dry!" you really are saying a sandy paddock with little to no facilities? Going to Belswnas is like going back in time 30 years. I understand you are a one eyed supporter who loves your club and I take my hat of to you for that but **** me enough is enough!

Zico = wanker.... as I suggested ealier!

Would ave had their games played buddy.

[Zico]

Zico = wanker.... as I suggested ealier!

Would ave had their games played buddy.
sancho_theswan = fresh bait

[soccerlover]

hi there, recently i witnessed a game involvin maitland and thornton. The under 19's fixture was an intense match up, with lots of hype surrounding this. With the maitland under 19's losing one match this season against the redbacks, they looked pumped. With Maitlands Lanky Tall striker scoring a hat trick, set up a 8 - 0 win for the magpies. The lanky maitland striker was dominant against the spohr and hall defence. With The lanky strikers partner in crime playing an important role to help set up many goals. The thornton side had one major possitive to take out of the game. Jai thomson came off the bench and made a large impact. I believe jai will steal the starting role that ben gowdy currently holds. But i am all for the maitland side taking out the premiership, cheers soccerlover

[prawnhead]

sancho_theswan = fresh bait

Agree with you though Zico. Their ground and facility is shit.

[TheBean]

belswans ground is terrrrrible, and thats coming from a jaffa, whose pitch struggles also. also what a bizarre post from soccerlover ^ lol

[Manuntd4lyg]

hi there, recently i witnessed a game involvin maitland and thornton. The under 19's fixture was an intense match up, with lots of hype surrounding this. With the maitland under 19's losing one match this season against the redbacks, they looked pumped. With Maitlands Lanky Tall striker scoring a hat trick, set up a 8 - 0 win for the magpies. The lanky maitland striker was dominant against the spohr and hall defence. With The lanky strikers partner in crime playing an important role to help set up many goals. The thornton side had one major possitive to take out of the game. Jai thomson came off the bench and made a large impact. I believe jai will steal the starting role that ben gowdy currently holds. But i am all for the maitland side taking out the premiership, cheers soccerlover
Soccerlover you make a great statement although I was not at this game I was at the Thornton vs maitland game when theses two teams first met and I do agree that Thompson is a key element to the 19s side some poor coaching decisions have cost vital points during the season and the 8 nill loss to magpies side drilled by a young coach who must be outstanding as his side has scored a cracking 22 goals in their last three games ,can hurt their goal difference as Belmont Swansea are hot on there tails. Thanks #manuntdarethebest

[Manuntd4lyg]

Any predictions on the under 19s comp ?

[Imyourhero]

Any predictions on the under 19s comp ?

I think everyone knows that maitland will win it...

[Winner1]

I think everyone knows that maitland will win it...
You never no...They should have easily won last year and then choked GF day....but then the ref who got the GF didn't help either

[Imyourhero]

You never no...They should have easily won last year and then choked GF day....but then the ref who got the GF didn't help either

Also probably better quality teams in general last year.

[supasub]

I think everyone knows that maitland will win it...

Just because Maitland are dominating now means shit all. Just look at Lambton 23s last year....

#cessnockwillwin19scomp

[Winner1]

Also probably better quality teams in general last year.
There's no way the 19's team is better than last years team...

[Imyourhero]

There's no way the 19's team is better than last years team...

I meant the 19s comp as a whole.

[soccerlover]

you have a fair point, poor coaching is certainly the redbacks down fall. Thomson needs to lace up the boots more often and get on the pitch. The way he can thread a ball is truelly insperational for all up and coming redbacks ! i am interested for when the redbacks clash with the hornets soon. it will be good to see if Thomson is on the field, and if so, to see if he can tear the defence line of Rossi and Sams apart. cheers soccer lover

[soccerlover]

Also probably better quality teams in general last year.
that is absolute bollocks ! i have never seen a side tear teams apart the way the pies have been lately. You must have rocks for brains mate, i am a redbacks supporter, but the way maitland played on the weekend against us, was outstanding!

[Imyourhero]

that is absolute bollocks ! i have never seen a side tear teams apart the way the pies have been lately. You must have rocks for brains mate, i am a redbacks supporter, but the way maitland played on the weekend against us, was outstanding!

Everybody clearly missed my point, if you read my NEXT post i said that i was talking about all teams. This years teams throughout the 19s aren't as high quality as last year. Maitland is hammering everyone much more than last year because generally the teams have dropped off in skill. Especially since people think last years maitland 19s were better than this years.

[Manuntd4lyg]

you have a fair point, poor coaching is certainly the redbacks down fall. Thomson needs to lace up the boots more often and get on the pitch. The way he can thread a ball is truelly insperational for all up and coming redbacks ! i am interested for when the redbacks clash with the hornets soon. it will be good to see if Thomson is on the field, and if so, to see if he can tear the defence line of Rossi and Sams apart. cheers soccer lover
I was at the Thornton vs cessnock game in round 1 and Thornton had lack of experience to find the net yet missing the post by a millimetre 2 or three times and cessnocks stocky defender clearing a ball of the line so the next game could go either way if the inexperienced Thornton coach plays young Thompson in the starting line up. I have previously played at this club and live in the area and the culture seems to be contagious through out the grades as the whole Thornton club are gelled together nicely.#gomanyou #redbacksruleall any thoughts on why the you magpies side is doing so well socerlover

[soccerlover]

I was at the Thornton vs cessnock game in round 1 and Thornton had lack of experience to find the net yet missing the post by a millimetre 2 or three times and cessnocks stocky defender clearing a ball of the line so the next game could go either way if the inexperienced Thornton coach plays young Thompson in the starting line up. I have previously played at this club and live in the area and the culture seems to be contagious through out the grades as the whole Thornton club are gelled together nicely.#gomanyou #redbacksruleall any thoughts on why the you magpies side is doing so well socerlover
i believe its because of the vibe rolling around the club, when i was there on sunday, everyone looked to be having a good time, including commitee, not to mention the form of some of the players. The taller of the two strikers (the boy of king?) is doing a sensational job putting them into the back of the net. But also, the magpies midfield line of power and kmetyk are doing a sensational job of playing balls into strikers feet, with the other striker holding the ball up well for king. It will be interesting to watch the pies next time against the redbacks, i believe from a redbacks point of view, it will be ALOT closer of a match up, especially if the coach comes to his senses and give young Thomson a run, cheers soccer lover

[soccerlover]

Just because Maitland are dominating now means shit all. Just look at Lambton 23s last year....

#cessnockwillwin19scomp

cessnock's will not even see a final this year, let alone win the thing, LOL

[seldom]

So I get the feeling we want young Thomson off the bench

[namwob99]

Yeah Mr Thomson does seem upset about his son being on the bench.

[Manuntd4lyg]

i believe its because of the vibe rolling around the club, when i was there on sunday, everyone looked to be having a good time, including commitee, not to mention the form of some of the players. The taller of the two strikers (the boy of king?) is doing a sensational job putting them into the back of the net. But also, the magpies midfield line of power and kmetyk are doing a sensational job of playing balls into strikers feet, with the other striker holding the ball up well for king. It will be interesting to watch the pies next time against the redbacks, i believe from a redbacks point of view, it will be ALOT closer of a match up, especially if the coach comes to his senses and give young Thomson a run, cheers soccer lover
Agreed socerlover I am also confused that magpies young coach has not been starting a key winger that has scored many goals this season I'm not sure of his name but his brother plays for Thornton 23s I think is Elliot or Ely or something like that anyway this young player has scored some outstanding goals this season and has been benched for some new unneeded recruits for the young maitland side now consisting of 16 or 17 players ,not sure what's going through the coaches head when they have only dropped 3 points all season #thompson to start on Sunday

[sancho_theswan]

Just because Maitland are dominating now means shit all. Just look at Lambton 23s last year....

#cessnockwillwin19scomp

Well, I generally fly in for the start of 19's and "SWAN" around until 1st grade finishes. I've seen all teams (Maitland/Cessnock/Thornton) on 2 occasions each so far this season and I think that that Maitland are the best squad by a "long shot". They appear well coached, are mobile and also physical - when needed. They are the team to beat OMHO (as a bird).

[Manuntd4lyg]

Well, I generally fly in for the start of 19's and "SWAN" around until 1st grade finishes. I've seen all teams (Maitland/Cessnock/Thornton) on 2 occasions each so far this season and I think that that Maitland are the best squad by a "long shot". They appear well coached, are mobile and also physical - when needed. They are the team to beat OMHO (as a bird).

Certainly not coaching that's wining them games its the talent that's already there

[soccerlover]

Yeah Mr Thomson does seem upset about his son being on the bench.

i just think he should get a better run on the pitch, he is the best player in the whole comp!!!

[soccerlover]

Certainly not coaching that's wining them games its the talent that's already there

couldn't agree anymore manutd4lyf ! TALENT !!!

[Manuntd4lyg]

i just think he should get a better run on the pitch, he is the best player in the whole comp!!!

Defiantly in the top 3 players in the comp #up the reds

[demon]

This will cause a smile or two I'm sure for some of the older heads around ..... can anyone guess which first grade coach addressed his U19's very recently to inform them it was compulsory to attend, to not watch their 23's and First grade play a washout round, but to be their BALL BOYS...... that was one thing but then to expect them to be standing around on a cold wet evening in nothing other than their training gear took the ridicule to a new level.

I mean seriously... 19's as ball boys is insulting them, esp when they are not even playing that night but then to demand they do it in the rain with a training top on and nothing covering it. Do some clubs actually realise the level of football they are in? It is really so shaming that in a mind week evening washout game first grade players should fetch their ball??? LOL

[Moley]

I'm going for 4 home wins in the NEWFM this week:

Singleton
Adamstown
Toronto
Thornton

[The axe]

This will cause a smile or two I'm sure for some of the older heads around ..... can anyone guess which first grade coach addressed his U19's very recently to inform them it was compulsory to attend, to not watch their 23's and First grade play a washout round, but to be their BALL BOYS...... that was one thing but then to expect them to be standing around on a cold wet evening in nothing other than their training gear took the ridicule to a new level.


I mean seriously... 19's as ball boys is insulting them, esp when they are not even playing that night but then to demand they do it in the rain with a training top on and nothing covering it. Do some clubs actually realise the level of football they are in? It is really so shaming that in a mind week evening washout game first grade players should fetch their ball??? LOL

Did they all get a pie and can of coke at halftime?

[sancho_theswan]

I'm going for 4 home wins in the NEWFM this week:

Singleton
Adamstown
Toronto
Thornton

My picks for the weekend:

Maitland
Adamstown
BelSWANS
Thornton......with a kicker, all clubs to win all three grades.

[hawk]

This will cause a smile or two I'm sure for some of the older heads around ..... can anyone guess which first grade coach addressed his U19's very recently to inform them it was compulsory to attend, to not watch their 23's and First grade play a washout round, but to be their BALL BOYS...... that was one thing but then to expect them to be standing around on a cold wet evening in nothing other than their training gear took the ridicule to a new level.

I mean seriously... 19's as ball boys is insulting them, esp when they are not even playing that night but then to demand they do it in the rain with a training top on and nothing covering it. Do some clubs actually realise the level of football they are in? It is really so shaming that in a mind week evening washout game first grade players should fetch their ball??? LOL
This is great, noone's above the game or club. I also hope when 1st or 23's have a shocker they are also obliged to return the favour.

[GazFish35]

As long as the got the obligatory pie and coke what's the issue?

[seldom]

I'm going for 4 home wins in the NEWFM this week:

Singleton
Adamstown
Toronto
Thornton

Holy Moley you're on drugs

[seldom]

This will cause a smile or two I'm sure for some of the older heads around ..... can anyone guess which first grade coach addressed his U19's very recently to inform them it was compulsory to attend, to not watch their 23's and First grade play a washout round, but to be their BALL BOYS...... that was one thing but then to expect them to be standing around on a cold wet evening in nothing other than their training gear took the ridicule to a new level.

I mean seriously... 19's as ball boys is insulting them, esp when they are not even playing that night but then to demand they do it in the rain with a training top on and nothing covering it. Do some clubs actually realise the level of football they are in? It is really so shaming that in a mind week evening washout game first grade players should fetch their ball??? LOL

Craig Johnston polished boots for 3 months before getting a kick ffs

[Winner1]

I'm going for 4 home wins in the NEWFM this week:

Singleton
Adamstown
Toronto
Thornton

Singleton....mate what are you taking?

[sancho_theswan]

So there's been a few drops of rain in the nest overnight. So which grounds will be called out? Who will be first?

[Moley]

Just my predictions mate, might be right might be wrong.

[sancho_theswan]

Looking forward to taking a short flight across the lake to the "Peacock" ground tomorrow. Will be waiting with anticipation to see Joel Shearer make his debut for BelSWANS along side his twin brother Luke. The word around the BelSWANS camp is that he's been buzzing at training! Should be good to see the midfield battle.

[seldom]

Looking forward to taking a short flight across the lake to the "Peacock" ground tomorrow. Will be waiting with anticipation to see Joel Shearer make his debut for BelSWANS along side his twin brother Luke. The word around the BelSWANS camp is that he's been buzzing at training! Should be good to see the midfield battle.

Might venture down 2morrow and watch sancho and the rest of his flock get plucked :tongue:

[sancho_theswan]

Might venture down 2morrow and watch sancho and the rest of his flock get plucked :tongue:

Cool "Seldom a Stags Win". I'll shout the first "milkybars" if J. Shearer snares a hat trick. I'm the one with the Green & Gold plumage. Love a good BelSWANS / Stags tussle.

[sancho_theswan]

Might venture down 2morrow and watch sancho and the rest of his flock get plucked :tongue:

Score prediction???? I'm going 3-1 BelSWANS.

[seldom]

Score prediction???? I'm going 3-1 BelSWANS.

I'm goin 2 all...but I might have my hand on it

[Jose]

19s is am interesting competition! Obviously Maitland are the best side in that competition as their results show (22 goals in 3 matches is a fair effort)! Apparently their coach is 22-23 so not much older then the team really so he is obviously doing something right to have the team getting the results they are.
There is heaps of Talent in the side but I got to see a bit of the team last year and individuals may not be quite as good but they are showing improvement which is always good! No good having ability if there isn't a good coach there to develop it.
Would have to agree about that young Eli guy but suppose if you have a team that's winning so well week in week out it would be a bad habit for that young coach to go changing it around surely.

Cessnock, Thornton & Belswans are all good sides from what I've seen but Thornton don't seem to be improving at the same rate as the other sides and Cessnock are just struggling to grind out 3
Points consistently! Belswans are the dark horses but when push comes to shove Maitland should get over them (next week will tell)

[outsider]

Toronto v Bel Swans

1st- 0-4
23s 1-3
19s 0-3

[seldom]

Toronto v Bel Swans

1st- 0-4
23s 1-3
19s 0-3

Dougy?

[seldom]

Watched this game today...belswans were better but not 4 goals better. Maitland and buds are way above these 2 teams imo................sancho ?

[Off the bench]

Sat in the stands to watch the buds today. Maitland should do them easy. Buds very ordinary against a team coming 2nd last. Buds will need to lift and are capable of it I'm sure.

[Premy]

Toronto v Bel Swans

1st- 0-4
23s 1-3
19s 0-3
Did J.Shearer get that hatty sancho? I'm keen on a milkybar.

[Keep the long balls short]

Sat in the stands to watch the buds today. Maitland should do them easy. Buds very ordinary against a team coming 2nd last. Buds will need to lift and are capable of it I'm sure.

I was at the buds game as well yesterday and I thought Adamstown totally dominated (especially 2nd half) and were never in any danger. The Cessnock keeper played a blinder and had the scoreline been 5,6 or seven for the buds then there would have been no complaints.

Also the young 23s won yet again with a convincing display.

Hopefully the weather stays fair and we can get the Adamstown v Maitland games on this week as the 1st grade and 23s matches are going to be crackers i think.

[Off the bench]

I was at the buds game as well yesterday and I thought Adamstown totally dominated (especially 2nd half) and were never in any danger. The Cessnock keeper played a blinder and had the scoreline been 5,6 or seven for the buds then there would have been no complaints.

Also the young 23s won yet again with a convincing display.

Hopefully the weather stays fair and we can get the Adamstown v Maitland games on this week as the 1st grade and 23s matches are going to be crackers i think. looking forward to this game v maitland. Cessnock keeper did have a blinder. What was the go in regards two mach balls being put away with 10-15min to go after cessnock scored.

[Keep the long balls short]

looking forward to this game v maitland. Cessnock keeper did have a blinder. What was the go in regards two mach balls being put away with 10-15min to go after cessnock scored.

Sorry I have no idea what you are talking about mate. It was a nice day so I sat on the grass over beside my car and did not venture over to the stand yesterday. I was aware that there appeared to be no ball boys/girls yesterday so that may have lead to some confussion.

Regarding the match balls being purposely put away... if that is what you mean (which I am not saying it is) then believe me that would have only been to Cessnocks advantage Ha Ha

They were that far out the game the scoreline is so flattering towards them and in actual fact after they scored I dont even recall them getting over the halfway line to be honest.

Yep Maitland should be good - They seem to be rolling teams over so it will be a real test for the buds.

[Off the bench]

Sorry I have no idea what you are talking about mate. It was a nice day so I sat on the grass over beside my car and did not venture over to the stand yesterday. I was aware that there appeared to be no ball boys/girls yesterday so that may have lead to some confussion.

Regarding the match balls being purposely put away... if that is what you mean (which I am not saying it is) then believe me that would have only been to Cessnocks advantage Ha Ha
They were that far out the game the scoreline is so flattering towards them and in actual fact after they scored I dont even recall them getting over the halfway line to be honest.

Yep Maitland should be good - They seem to be rolling teams over so it will be a real test for the buds.

Yes you are correct possibly was to cessnocks advantage haha but don't think we needed to go to that level. Hope it was just a mistake as it was pretty ugly over in the stands. Some of the behaviour that is. but roll on maitland :)

[Youaskedforit]

Toronto v Bel Swans

1st- 0-4
23s 1-3
19s 0-3

Honestly, what is going on out there, two weeks in a row Toronto have lost all three grades to Cessnock and Belswans ?

Pretty it up as much as you like, but this is not right. Something is going wrong, looks like it is a distinct possibility the stags wont make the semis in any grade in Newfm ? Please !!!!

[sancho_theswan]

Watched this game today...belswans were better but not 4 goals better. Maitland and buds are way above these 2 teams imo................sancho ?

Agree that I don't think they were 4 goals better on the day. Was not the slickest BelSWANS performance of the season. A few 23's played up and J. Shearer's first hit out of the year plus a couple of positional changes could account for a bit of the performance. I also don't want to make out that these are excusses, the Stags really did pressure at times and continued to play out the whole game, which was admirable. Just think that we had a bit more quality where it counted and seemed to be in control for the most part - an early goal also helps. Sometimes "winning ugly" can be a positive. Anyhow, the next 2 weeks will test our club in all grades and we'll have a better idea of where the comps at by then in first grade.

[sancho_theswan]

Did J.Shearer get that hatty sancho? I'm keen on a milkybar.

No mate he didn't. Was pretty rusty by his own admission. Did play the full 90 + 8 minutes however. Sorry but the "milkybars" are in the nest for a while I think.

[Moley]

Adamstown vs Maitland:

1st: 2-1
23's 1-0

[sutho]

Honestly, what is going on out there, two weeks in a row Toronto have lost all three grades to Cessnock and Belswans ?

Pretty it up as much as you like, but this is not right. Something is going wrong, looks like it is a distinct possibility the stags wont make the semis in any grade in Newfm ? Please !!!!
jump on to the life rafts stags! you just lost 2 on the trot! your right Youaskedforit, to lose to poor teams like that :(

[sutho]

Adamstown vs Maitland:

1st: 2-1
23's 1-0

1st 1-2
23's 2-2

[outsider]

Adamstown vs Maitland:

1st: 2-1
23's 1-0

Didnt Adamstown play Cessnock?

[ForeverRed]

Predictions

[sancho_theswan]

Adamstown vs Maitland:

1st: 2-1
23's 1-0

I'm still going with my predictions from last week.... wins to Maitland in both 1sts and 23's on Wednesday night. Although I'm sure the playing group at BelSWANS will really like a draw in 1sts ..... and that they hammer each other into the ground.

[seldom]

I'm still going with my predictions from last week.... wins to Maitland in both 1sts and 23's on Wednesday night. Although I'm sure the playing group at BelSWANS will really like a draw in 1sts ..... and that they hammer each other into the ground.

Maitland could be ripe for the pickin on the weekend Swancho

[sancho_theswan]

Maitland could be ripe for the pickin on the weekend Swancho

They're "pies" not "pumpkins" aren't they Seldom????? I'm "flying south" for the weekend, doesn't look like I'll be back for the big game on Sunday..... "a guttered Sancho"!
P.S. "SWANcho"... luv it.

[Zico]

They're "pies" not "pumpkins" aren't they Seldom????? I'm "flying south" for the weekend, doesn't look like I'll be back for the big game on Sunday..... "a guttered Sancho"!
P.S. "SWANcho"... luv it.
Swancho, soon to be Valentino if the rumours are correct?

[sancho_theswan]

Swancho, soon to be Valentino if the rumours are correct?

Ahh Zinco...... you must be drowning under all that weight of knowledge.
The more shittttttttt you throw the stupider you become. ....at least in this SWANS eyes anyhow.

[Keep the long balls short]

I wonder who will be in the frame for the Valentine job then ?

There will likely be a few in the frame from the Newfm ... Any suggestions ?

[Premy]

Swancho, soon to be Valentino if the rumours are correct?
:deadhorse:

[EH9]

I wonder who will be in the frame for the Valentine job then ?

There will likely be a few in the frame from the Newfm ... Any suggestions ?

Why would a NEW FM coach take the reins when they will be coaching in the same comp again next season?

[Keep the long balls short]

Why would a NEW FM coach take the reins when they will be coaching in the same comp again next season?

Who do you mean ? I was judt meaning that in general there are many coaches in the NewFM that could easily coach in the state league and a few that already have experience of the state league.

In my opinion from watching Adamstown for the last few years and based on reports from within and outwith the buds both the 1st grade and 23s coach at Adamstown could easily handle the step up to state league and would most likely bring fresh ideas and I also believe the the Maitland coaching team along with Mr Paul at Belswans would also be a good addition to the state league and offer something

Then you have the Thornton coach who already has NBN experience .

[demon]

Who do you mean ? I was judt meaning that in general there are many coaches in the NewFM that could easily coach in the state league and a few that already have experience of the state league.

In my opinion from watching Adamstown for the last few years and based on reports from within and outwith the buds both the 1st grade and 23s coach at Adamstown could easily handle the step up to state league and would most likely bring fresh ideas and I also believe the the Maitland coaching team along with Mr Paul at Belswans would also be a good addition to the state league and offer something

Then you have the Thornton coach who already has NBN experience .

I'm not sure many of the NEWFM Coaches would see it as a positive choice......

Adamstown & Maitland fighting out the premiership so I really can't see Chappie or Maitland's coach walking away from the chance of Promotion
Mr Paul as you say at Belswans is having a great run this season and with Matt playing there this season I couldn't see him leaving
Greg Smith at Westie is getting his young squad better each week and is now in 4th spot and while one of the more experienced and rated coaches in NEWFM why put himself through a relugation battle again this season when he did it last season?
With all repsect I just don't see Bails or McCalister stepping up to that level and MC does not really have a great history at NBN level either.
And Cessnock/Singleton........ you would need to be paying triple the money just to cover petrol expenses.

I am not saying any of the top four are not worthy or unable, I just don't think for them their current positions in the comp make the idea very tempting.

[seldom]

I'm not sure many of the NEWFM Coaches would see it as a positive choice......

Adamstown & Maitland fighting out the premiership so I really can't see Chappie or Maitland's coach walking away from the chance of Promotion
Mr Paul as you say at Belswans is having a great run this season and with Matt playing there this season I couldn't see him leaving
Greg Smith at Westie is getting his young squad better each week and is now in 4th spot and while one of the more experienced and rated coaches in NEWFM why put himself through a relugation battle again this season when he did it last season?
With all repsect I just don't see Bails or McCalister stepping up to that level and MC does not really have a great history at NBN level either.
And Cessnock/Singleton........ you would need to be paying triple the money just to cover petrol expenses.

I am not saying any of the top four are not worthy or unable, I just don't think for them their current positions in the comp make the idea very tempting.

isn't it shayne paul ?

[Moley]

I'm not sure many of the NEWFM Coaches would see it as a positive choice......

Adamstown & Maitland fighting out the premiership so I really can't see Chappie or Maitland's coach walking away from the chance of Promotion
Mr Paul as you say at Belswans is having a great run this season and with Matt playing there this season I couldn't see him leaving
Greg Smith at Westie is getting his young squad better each week and is now in 4th spot and while one of the more experienced and rated coaches in NEWFM why put himself through a relugation battle again this season when he did it last season?
With all repsect I just don't see Bails or McCalister stepping up to that level and MC does not really have a great history at NBN level either.
And Cessnock/Singleton........ you would need to be paying triple the money just to cover petrol expenses.

I am not saying any of the top four are not worthy or unable, I just don't think for them their current positions in the comp make the idea very tempting.

I agree with this

[EH9]

And I will wager a couple bucks that Thornton's coach won't be going back there after leaving 2 years ago

[The axe]

And I will wager a couple bucks that Thornton's coach won't be going back there after leaving 2 years ago

Why?

[sancho_theswan]

isn't it shayne paul ?

No mate.... it's Shane Paul!
Opps... sorry Sweldom.

[sancho_theswan]

I really LIKE the posts that "keep the long balls short" puts on here. The comments are always seem valid and relevant...... unlike some "jokers" that just "pull my tail feathers".

[Cunning stunts]

So looks like tonights games will prob be off again..
i really think its poor how they call the games off from such little rain

[Keep the long balls short]

If the game is called off then I think this could really work to Maitlands advantage as I have just had a look at the weekends fixture list and noticed that its Maitland v belswans so I would think they would gladly not have to play there two closest rivals in the space of a few days on heavy pitches

Just my opinion of course

[Keep the long balls short]

So looks like tonights games will prob be off again..
i really think its poor how they call the games off from such little rain

How do you know the games are off ? Bit early for that I would have thought ?

Pity as me and a few of the older generation buds were all planning a nice meal and then down to the ground for some more football after all the joy of the socceroos last night

[Swanky]

How do you know the games are off ? Bit early for that I would have thought ?

Pity as me and a few of the older generation buds were all planning a nice meal and then down to the ground for some more football after all the joy of the socceroos last night

1st Grade Kicks off at 6.30pm will be an early meal

[Imyourhero]

How many times can a game be allowed to be postponed anyways?

[The Manager]

1st Grade Kicks off at 6.30pm will be an early meal

At this stage the games at Adamstown Oval will proceed as scheduled. First Grade at 6.30pm and U/23's at 8.15pm. Any further rain will require a rethink. Happy to keep you all posted.

[Imyourhero]

Thanks very much mate

[seldom]

tronna v westy still on ?

[Keep the long balls short]

1st Grade Kicks off at 6.30pm will be an early meal

The benefits of being retired young sir ha ha

[Cunning stunts]

yeah i myself just got word that the game is still going ahead. was just taking into account what has happen the past couple of weeks.
i think playing tonight and sunday will have little to no effect as it still has 3 full solid days of recovering, Maitland also played saturday on the weekend

[The Manager]

Unless we get further rain of biblical proportions tonight's matches at Adamstown Oval will proceed as scheduled

[Moley]

Just heard maitland are missing three key players from there 1st grade squad for tonight's game due to work commitments and exams.
Can anyone confirm this?

[Keep the long balls short]

Not sure if the buds have injuries - they were at full strength at the weekend though.

Just heading to wests for some fine dinning and then down to the ground to watch a cracking game of football hopefully ... And also the bonus of what should be a cracking 23s game as well.

When does the 19s game get played

[Keep the long balls short]

Just heard maitland are missing three key players from there 1st grade squad for tonight's game due to work commitments and exams.
Can anyone confirm this?

Interesting ? what players are missing or you have heard are missing ?

[De-Champ]

Not sure if the buds have injuries - they were at full strength at the weekend though.

Just heading to wests for some fine dinning and then down to the ground to watch a cracking game of football hopefully ... And also the bonus of what should be a cracking 23s game as well.

When does the 19s game get played

Thursday night

[grub]

1 - 0 ht to maitland... adamstown down to 10 men. 2 yellows.

[grub]

1-1. cracking goal to atown. top corner, unstoppable. Atown come out firing with only 10 men.

[grub]

Atown score winner with 10 to go. Brave header from set piece. 2 - 1 ... I'll leave all the controversial talk to the experts tomorrow- there was plenty.

[TheBean]

how good was the equaliser! one of the best goals ive ever seen in person

[seldom]

how good was the equaliser! one of the best goals ive ever seen in person

So finished in a draw ?
Tronna with 10 men shit on westy.In my car on the hill looking thru a fogged windscreen and westy still looked terrible. This comp ffs. Oh and Bails was in goals for Tronna lol

[Imyourhero]

Maito 23s 1- Atown 0

[sutho]

So finished in a draw ?
Tronna with 10 men shit on westy.In my car on the hill looking thru a fogged windscreen and westy still looked terrible. This comp ffs. Oh and Bails was in goals for Tronna lol
Which Bails????
Match report youaskedforit?

[sutho]

So finished in a draw ?
Tronna with 10 men shit on westy.In my car on the hill looking thru a fogged windscreen and westy still looked terrible. This comp ffs. Oh and Bails was in goals for Tronna lol
Was the Trono Keeper sent?

[Youaskedforit]

Which Bails????
Match report youaskedforit?

West Wallsend are/were woeful, Tronno dug in and were way more hungry and yes bails was in goals :)

Not sure what happened to keeper.

Language on the field has not changed ....

[True Local]

Toronto keeper had some kind of facial injury I heard.

[The Manager]

how good was the equaliser! one of the best goals ive ever seen in person

An absolute bomb from Roger Dowdell. There were plenty at the ground also claiming it was the best goal they had witnessed live at a ground.

[Cunning stunts]

I heard a Maitland player made his return from injury last night and ended up walking off with a Broken leg?

how about those invincible Adamstown 23s getting beat. Any thoughts on that game?

[supasub]

Which Bails????
Match report youaskedforit?

Scott.

[eggball convert]

Atown score winner with 10 to go. Brave header from set piece. 2 - 1 ... I'll leave all the controversial talk to the experts tomorrow- there was plenty.

haha bit of understatement there. I just so happened to be grabbing a carton of chips at the time of the goal/ reversed decision/ no-goal situation and my take on the events were as follows. Ball was cleared off the line (didn't go over the line IMO), a'town players appeal to linesman who makes a small hand gesture to indicate play-on, ref sees this hand gesture towards a'town end and concludes linesman is indicating goal so blows her whistle. Linesman then realises what the ref has done and indicates for the ref to approach him, after their discussion the decision is reversed and a drop ball occurs on the 6 yd line.

From a referee's viewpoint there were a few mistakes made in terms of the officials actions but the correct outcome was found in the end.

Also maito keeper was very lucky to stay on the park with just a yellow after bringing down the a'town striker just outside the box. Other than that can't believe I didn't arrive in time to see this amazing equalizer. Though the winner was very pretty to watch as well.

[Keep the long balls short]

Well the Adamstown v maitland game certainly lived up to the hype. I must say what an enjoyable game it was and played in great spirit by both teams and what a goal indeed the buds 1st goal was.

Both these teams deserve promotion and on this evidence it may just go down to the last game between both these sides which I think is either the last or second last game. I am sure belswans will think themselves even more in the race now and they will I get the chance to prove their credentials over next few weeks.

You could see how much it meant to both teams on wed night and although I give huge credit to Maitland for there part in a enjoyable game I do think the buds just sheded it and to do so with 10 men makes it an even bigger achievement.

Also watched the 23s game ... WOW , that was a battle and a half and again although you could see what it meant and the improtance of the game both teams played it in the right spirit. I cant recall a more bruising game with so many hard but fair challenges in some time. The buds 23s will no doubt be gutted at losing but it was a great run and they just need to go again. looked like one of teh Maitland players got a really sore one ? anyone know how he is ?

[Imyourhero]

Heard through some boys that the maitland guy in 23s did clean break one of the bones in his leg. Even played on for a minute and walked off the field. Also was told that he refused the ambos to come in and get him as the boys were having the half time chat when they came. What a legend.

[namwob99]

Heard through some boys that the maitland guy in 23s did clean break one of the bones in his leg. Even played on for a minute and walked off the field. Also was told that he refused the ambos to come in and get him as the boys were having the half time chat when they came. What a legend.

Was Dave Mudd formerly of Weston FC. Poor guy has had a horrible run of injuries.

[Cunning stunts]

predictions

Pies V Belswans 3-1
Atown V Stags 5-0
Singo V Westy 1-2
Redbacks V Cessnock 0-3

[ForeverRed]

big weekend for sanchow_theswan, if the swans dont win there could egg on his face

[bighead]

how about those invincible Adamstown 23s getting beat. Any thoughts on that game?

Adamstown's keeper was out and they had their first choice centre-half filling in between the sticks

[ForeverRed]

Buds v trono anyone

[ForeverRed]

4.1 buds

[seldom]

Buds v trono anyone

Heard 4-1 Adamstown

[seldom]

pipped

[ForeverRed]

pipped
Sorry

[sancho_theswan]

big weekend for sanchow_theswan, if the swans dont win there could egg on his face

Great news. Finishing a bit of "bird business" early down south. Will be at "windy hill" tomorrow to watch the "BelSWANS" in the match of the round against the awesome Magpie outfit. Should be a beauty...... can't wait to see if the "Swan flock can ruffle some feathers".

[ForeverRed]

Great news. Finishing a bit of "bird business" early down south. Will be at "windy hill" tomorrow to watch the "BelSWANS" in the match of the round against the awesome Magpie outfit. Should be a beauty...... can't wait to see if the "Swan flock can ruffle some feathers".

Good luck, good time to get them I think

[seldom]

So swancho Belswans are the swans and swansea fc are also the swans?...is this correct? What's the go a shortage of wildlife out that way ?

[ForeverRed]

So swancho Belswans are the swans and swansea fc are also the swans?...is this correct? What's the go a shortage of wildlife out that way ?

I know of a phoenix lurking in the bushes

[sutho]

I know of a phoenix lurking in the bushes
I heard the Phoenix was now lurking in Terrigal.

[sancho_theswan]

So swancho Belswans are the swans and swansea fc are also the swans?...is this correct? What's the go a shortage of wildlife out that way ?

Well I know the eastern side of Lake Macquarie is a haven for "my kind", especially around the entrance to the lake. The "flock of birds" that inhabits the area north of the channel known as Blacksmiths has been "roosting" there since 1935, the "others" appeared around 1950 in Swansea. In this time they have evolved into there own species altogether. But at times there is a degree of interchange between the two flocks, which is good and progressive for the for the continued survival of the breed......(que the garbage comments from Zinco and FeverRed now)!

[sutho]

any match report on Stags v Atown youaskedforit?

[sancho_theswan]

I heard the Phoenix was now lurking in Terrigal.

Well maybe they'll rise as the "Budgewoi Phoenix" and I won't have to reply to this takeover bullshit every other week.
P.S. "BelSWANS ARE NOT MERGING WITH VALENTINE"!!!!!!

[Youaskedforit]

Well maybe they'll rise as the "Budgewoi Phoenix" and I won't have to reply to this takeover bullshit every other week.
P.S. "BelSWANS ARE NOT MERGING WITH VALENTINE"!!!!!!


With Steve Eagleton coaching, just like he already should be !!!!! ;)

[sancho_theswan]

Can anyone give a weather report from the coalfields. Will I be flying to Maitland today?????

[Reds Forever]

Been rather patch with rain up this way.

Maitland juniors ground is open for example but tenambits are closed.

Would think match would be on unless it pours this morning which looks unlikely as sun is out.

[ForeverRed]

Can anyone give a weather report from the coalfields. Will I be flying to Maitland today?????

Be aware of low power lines

[sancho_theswan]

Be aware of low power lines

Will do "ForeverRed". The flight feathers are "preened" and Sancho is "ready for take off".

[ForeverRed]

Will do "ForeverRed". The flight feathers are "preened" and Sancho is "ready for take off".

is the game on

[Zico]

Well I know the eastern side of Lake Macquarie is a haven for "my kind", especially around the entrance to the lake. The "flock of birds" that inhabits the area north of the channel known as Blacksmiths has been "roosting" there since 1935, the "others" appeared around 1950 in Swansea. In this time they have evolved into there own species altogether. But at times there is a degree of interchange between the two flocks, which is good and progressive for the for the continued survival of the breed......(que the garbage comments from Zinco and FeverRed now)!
No need as you have said it all :roflz:

[newi24-2-08]

19s maitland 3-0 over Belswans
23s maitland 3-1 over belswns
1st 0-0 atm

[ForeverRed]

19s maitland 3-0 over Belswans
23s maitland 3-1 over belswns
1st 0-0 atm

Full time score

[newi24-2-08]

Full time score

2-1 to the Belswans. Promotion looking more and more difficult for maitland

[ForeverRed]

Sancho-theswan will be happy

[Winner1]

Some of the calls....and the way he got in players faces was poor. He should have done 23s and thrown Rahli, think that's her name on to 1sts. Maitland were unlucky. Belswans goals, one was good the other average.

[EH9]

Shut the gate! Adamstown have it won

[Winner1]

Shut the gate! Adamstown have it won
Regardless, maitland and adamstown are being promoted together for next year

[JCBT]

1st grade ref was a joke! Some of the calls....and the way he got in players faces was poor. He should have done 23s and thrown Rahli, think that's her name on to 1sts. Maitland were unlucky. Belswans goals, one was good the other average.


The ref was a control freak and needs to cool down his explanation to players and also stop the "in your face" way he refs but all in all he wasn't that bad in general play. I noticed he over ruled the lino when she flagged for a Maitland penalty. Maitland had enough chances to win the game (including an open goal put over the top and a header cleared off the line) but they were far from their best with the normal passing game being non existent which could be put down to the way Belswans defended and at times out muscled Maitland. Maitland also looked to have a player or 2 missing.

I bet Adamstown are very happy at the moment but it can't be good for the NBN comp to have another inner city club in the comp.

[Reds Forever]

Regardless, maitland and adamstown are being promoted together for next year

Is that confirmed that top 2 will be promoted?

[JCBT]

Is that confirmed that top 2 will be promoted?

I've been told it's definite that the NBN will remain at 10 next season.

[Winner1]

The ref was a control freak and needs to cool down his explanation to players and also stop the "in your face" way he refs but all in all he wasn't that bad in general play. I noticed he over ruled the lino when she flagged for a Maitland penalty. Maitland had enough chances to win the game (including an open goal put over the top and a header cleared off the line) but they were far from their best with the normal passing game being non existent which could be put down to the way Belswans defended and at times out muscled Maitland. Maitland also looked to have a player or 2 missing.

I bet Adamstown are very happy at the moment but it can't be good for the NBN comp to have another inner city club in the comp.

The way the ref got in player's faces was embarrassing...that and his skivy! She was right on the money with that call and she was not a happy thing when he overruled her. I agree they did miss there chances, could have won it easily like Wednesday night against Adamstown. The send off was soft too, the second yellow wasn't a yellow at all...All in all I thought he was poor. Didn't pull up stuff initially and then thought it was fine to do it whenever he felt like later.

[Winner1]

Is that confirmed that top 2 will be promoted?
That's what I heard from the ref and northern.....

[GazFish35]

Let's keep the sexist shit the other 98% of the Internet.

[JCBT]

Let's keep the sexist shit the other 98% of the Internet.
Why is it sexist? Talk about Australia turning into a Nanny State :banghead:

[Winner1]

Let's keep the sexist shit the other 98% of the Internet.
Mate if you have not realised we have actually praised her refereeing, she's a bloody good referee and many would love to have her on the 1st grade game. It's not sexist to say she looks nice and has a way with the boys. She was out there laughing and smiling...even paid herself out when she pointed the wrong way on a foul and then corrected herself. We need more referees of her standard.

[JCBT]

Mate if you have not realised we have actually praised her refereeing, she's a bloody good referee and many would love to have her on the 1st grade game. It's not sexist to say she looks nice and has a way with the boys. She was out there laughing and smiling...even paid herself out when she pointed the wrong way on a foul and then corrected herself. We need more referees of her standard.

+1

[newi24-2-08]

The way the ref got in player's faces was embarrassing...that and his skivy! She was right on the money with that call and she was not a happy thing when he overruled her. I agree they did miss there chances, could have won it easily like Wednesday night against Adamstown. The send off was soft too, the second yellow wasn't a yellow at all...All in all I thought he was poor. Didn't pull up stuff initially and then thought it was fine to do it whenever he felt like later.

Who got sent?

[GazFish35]

Mate if you have not realised we have actually praised her refereeing, she's a bloody good referee and many would love to have her on the 1st grade game. It's not sexist to say she looks nice and has a way with the boys. She was out there laughing and smiling...even paid herself out when she pointed the wrong way on a foul and then corrected herself. We need more referees of her standard.

I did realise you thought she was a good ref.

If you don't realise calling her "eye candy" and saying you enjoyed looking at her legs isn't appropriate you might be better off on the panel on ch9 Thursday nights footy show.

:banghead:

[JCBT]

I did realise you thought she was a good ref.

If you don't realise calling her "eye candy" and saying you enjoyed looking at her legs isn't appropriate you might be better off on the panel on ch9 Thursday nights footy show.

:banghead:

Calm down Gary Fish. The woman is a very good referee who also happens to be very attractive. Lighten up and stop the political correct bullshit.

[ForeverRed]

Will be 10 team, but what 10 is everybody's guess

[GazFish35]

Calm down Gary Fish. The woman is a very good referee who also happens to be very attractive. Lighten up and stop the political correct bullshit.

Light as a feather bud.

Just not a fan of some of the tripe trotted out in a few recent posts.

[JCBT]

Light as a feather bud.

Just not a fan of some of the tripe trotted out in a few recent posts.

Don't read it then :violin:

[GazFish35]

Don't post it and I won't have to.

[Winner1]

I did realise you thought she was a good ref.

If you don't realise calling her "eye candy" and saying you enjoyed looking at her legs isn't appropriate you might be better off on the panel on ch9 Thursday nights footy show.

:banghead:

You do realise that she gets called all of this to her face by the boys and she just laughs and smiles....If she thought it was sexist....she wouldn't react this way:banghead:

[Winner1]

Don't read it then :violin:
Agreed ....

[GazFish35]

You do realise that she gets called all of this to her face by the boys and she just laughs and smiles....If she thought it was sexist....she wouldn't react this way:banghead:

Doesn't make it okay to spout that kind of rubbish on here.

[The axe]

Doesn't make it okay to spout that kind of rubbish on here.

Good job Gary, keep up the fight against these dinosaurs!

[sancho_theswan]

The ref was a control freak and needs to cool down his explanation to players and also stop the "in your face" way he refs but all in all he wasn't that bad in general play. I noticed he over ruled eye candy when she flagged for a Maitland penalty. Maitland had enough chances to win the game (including an open goal put over the top and a header cleared off the line) but they were far from their best with the normal passing game being non existent which could be put down to the way Belswans defended and at times out muscled Maitland. Maitland also looked to have a player or 2 missing.


I bet Adamstown are very happy at the moment but it can't be good for the NBN comp to have another inner city club in the comp.

They will be for another 7 days.

FFS... are Maitland supporters just typical poor losers, I thought they were better than that.
Give credit where credit's due........ We came, we saw, we conquered.
2 points behind 2nd place and Adamstown next week.
"The BelSWANS boys are happy"....... hahaha!

[sancho_theswan]

Is that confirmed that top 2 will be promoted?

No

[sancho_theswan]

2-1 to the Belswans. Promotion looking more and more difficult for maitland

Yep

[sancho_theswan]

No need as you have said it all :roflz:

"Zinco" = knob jockey!

[sancho_theswan]

Sancho-theswan will be happy

Sancho is basking in the glory of a momentous away victory over a worthy adversary.

[sancho_theswan]

Shut the gate! Adamstown have it won

Not yet still six rounds to go.

[JCBT]

They will be for another 7 days.

FFS... are Maitland supporters just typical poor losers, I thought they were better than that.
Give credit where credit's due........ We came, we saw, we conquered.
2 points behind 2nd place and Adamstown next week.
"The BelSWANS boys are happy"....... hahaha!
I was giving credit to your fellas Sancho, read it fully prior to posting :wtf:

[The axe]

Sancho is basking in the glory of a momentous away victory over a worthy adversary.

What's the swans opinion on the refs today?

[JCBT]

Doesn't make it okay to spout that kind of rubbish on here.

Go and burn a bra :redcard:

[sancho_theswan]

What's the swans opinion on the refs today?

I recognise they were there.

[sancho_theswan]

I was giving credit to your fellas Sancho, read it fully prior to posting :wtf:

WTF???? Well instead of saying how "off" Maitland were and how they were missing players, just say they were beaten by the better team on the day who also missed a lot of chances and also had two regular 1st graders not playing!

[GazFish35]

Go and burn a bra :redcard:

Go have a cold shower. Come back in a few days.

[seldom]

Well in swancho...what a great result...with all the hype surrounding adamstown and maitland I would love belswans to win it

[Imyourhero]

who got sent for maitland?

[sancho_theswan]

who got sent for maitland?

one of those fletcher boys I think with about 10 minutes left. Have to say 2nd yellow was "soft" and probably wouldn't have received it if the ref had realised he was already on one.

[sancho_theswan]

Well in swancho...what a great result...with all the hype surrounding adamstown and maitland I would love belswans to win it


funny how things turn around sometimes and bite you when you least expect it!

[sutho]

Well in swancho...what a great result...with all the hype surrounding adamstown and maitland I would love belswans to win it

Can't see it's possible, given Adamstown's run home for the remainder of the comp.
looks most likely to be
1 A-damstown
2,3 Maitland or Belswans (should be a great battle)
4,5 Trono or westy or thornton (Toss a coin)
then every body else.

Personally I'd love to see Belswans win it, though I doubt they'd want promotion??
The irony would be that that could save CCPhoenix

[sancho_theswan]

Can't see it's possible, given Adamstown's run home for the remainder of the comp.
looks most likely to be
1 A-damstown
2,3 Maitland or Belswans (should be a great battle)
4,5 Trono or westy or thornton (Toss a coin)
then every body else.



Personally I'd love to see Belswans win it, though I doubt they'd want promotion??
The irony would be that that could save CCPhoenix


C'mon... don't start that "in the nest with phoenix" stuff again please.
I'd hate the conspiracy theorists out there proposing that the only reason the BelSWANS are in the comp is for Phoenix to avoid NBN relegation.

[sutho]

C'mon... don't start that "in the nest with phoenix" stuff again please.
I'd hate the conspiracy theorists out there proposing that the only reason the BelSWANS are in the comp is for Phoenix to avoid NBN relegation.
Wasn't meant to sound like that at all mate. Point I was making was that Belswans actually represent the area of eastern lake mac whilst Phoenix don't. No conspiracy intended.

[sutho]

Wasn't meant to sound like that at all mate. Point I was making was that Belswans actually represent the area of eastern lake mac whilst Phoenix don't. No conspiracy intended.

BTW I reckon Belswans would wipe Phoenix in a game

[sancho_theswan]

Wasn't meant to sound like that at all mate. Point I was making was that Belswans actually represent the area of eastern lake mac whilst Phoenix don't. No conspiracy intended.

Ok?? I guess I can take some "comfort" in that "sutho"!

[sancho_theswan]

BTW I reckon Belswans would wipe Phoenix in a game

BTW who cares! Not in our comp!

[sancho_theswan]

Magpies - A tough and hard breed.
Swans - A regal and "majestic" bird!
**** this thread was boring before "the bird man" joined in.

[sutho]

Magpies - A tough and hard breed.
Swans - A regal and "majestic" bird!
**** this thread was boring before "the bird man" joined in.
Redback_ dangerous creature which abodes toilet seats at night.
Stags - Either highly attractive male strippers or horny fury animal killed by Robert De Niro in Deer Hunter
Bluebells- potential deodorant (with no aluminium solphate) spreads wildy untill the council mows the pitch.
Hornet- black and yellow buzzing thing that annoys people trying to mow their lawns.
Strikers- people who refuse to work
Rosebuds- cheap beer-drinking woman (with no wisdom)

[sutho]

**** this thread is fun:)

[Winner1]

WTF???? Well instead of saying how "off" Maitland were and how they were missing players, just say they were beaten by the better team on the day who also missed a lot of chances and also had two regular 1st graders not playing!
Were you there at the game?? Well if you were you could clearly see that Maitland were the better team but didn't take their chances and had a ref who clearly had no clue what was going on and was on a power trip. Yea Belswans won but it was no indication of the game.

Continuing on :
19s-pretty one way for Maitland, Belswans didn't look like scoring. Maitland could have scored more just seemed a little off game today. Coach is doing pretty good with that side. Ref was another female, never seen before but did well for a cruisy game.
23's- both teams put in a good effort. Matland had most of the posession and played it around the park well. Belswans obviously frustrated at times but did well playing the ball but it broke down in the final third. Rahli (seeing Sancho has a problem with 'eye -candy) was hands down ref of the day and the best I've seen this season with her calls.
1st-good game to watch despite the rain in the 23s game taking some toll on the field. Quite physical but both teams played hard. Maitland had majority of possession just couldn't capitalise. Belswans played the ball around and both goals probably should have been saved, obviously Maitland's keeper was having an off day. Ref didn't have much control considering how much he blew the whistle. Don't understand why so many of these refs ignore their ARs though, disappointing to see. The ignored call on a penalty could have changed the game.

[sancho_theswan]

Were you there at the game?? Well if you were you could clearly see that Maitland were the better team but didn't take their chances and had a ref who clearly had no clue what was going on and was on a power trip. Yea Belswans won but it was no indication of the game.

Continuing on :

1st-good game to watch despite the rain in the 23s game taking some toll on the field. Quite physical but both teams played hard. Maitland had majority of possession just couldn't capitalise. Belswans played the ball around and both goals probably should have been saved, obviously Maitland's keeper was having an off day. Ref didn't have much control considering how much he blew the whistle. Don't understand why so many of these refs ignore their ARs though, disappointing to see. The ignored call on a penalty could have changed the game.

Are you on that "one-eyed weed" or what!
BelSWANS up 2-0 at H/T and deservered to be so. Maitland had more control in the 2nd half and came back into the game. As for the so called penalty..... Maitland would have been blowing up deluxe if that was given against them. - no penalty. Maybe she was "influenced" by some obvious silly comments from the paroquial Maitland crowd at that end of the ground.

Blame your keeper for two well slotted goals if you want.

As for saying Maitland were the better team....hahaha. I didn't hear any reports last round from "Maitland forumers" about "stealing" 3 points at Blacksmiths when some may say they didn't deserve it!
Maybe you guys are a little "shell-shocked" from the events of the last week and the two loses - which I can understand but, everyone has to come to terms with loosing at some point of the season!

[Zico]

I've been howled down recently by sanch_theswan for the "speculation" about the much talked about Belswans & VPFC merger but the rumours I'm hearing are getting stronger by the day. My beloved Magic had their game called off so I ventured up to Maitland to watch the game and noticed a VPFC Official at the game. Is the take over getting closer?

I've got to side somewhat with Winner1 on his match report, Belswans fought hard and looked like they wanted the win more against a flat looking Maitland side but I can't see them toppling Adamstown. Maitland should have taken the 3 points but some poor finishing, strong and desperate defending by Belswans kept them out.

[Zico]

Belswans goals were well taken though with the chipped goal first and a perfectly placed 2nd goal across the keeper, who I must should have saved.

[Moley]

Maitland were very unlucky yesterday and deserved 3 points.
Lets be honest Belswans are an awful footballing team and it would be an embarrassment to soccer in Newcastle if they got promoted.

[Youaskedforit]

Maitland were very unlucky yesterday and deserved 3 points.
Lets be honest Belswans are an awful footballing team and it would be an embarrassment to soccer in Newcastle if they got promoted.

Wow, come in Sancho ............

I havnt seen so many one eyed posts since the infamous days of " stagforlife " what a clown that bloke was ;)

[sancho_theswan]

Maitland were very unlucky yesterday and deserved 3 points.
Lets be honest Belswans are an awful footballing team and it would be an embarrassment to soccer in Newcastle if they got promoted.

Geez...... what a bunch of sourpusses! After round 8 all the talk was about Maitland and Adamstown (two very well credentialled clubs), then along comes a BelSWAN and put a spanner in the works! After round 14 the talk was that BelSWANS couldn't beat Maitland or Adamstown. After round 15.... quess what the boys beat Maitland and "left them with egg on their faces" (to quote FoereverRed). Now leading into round 16 the talk is we can't beat Adamstown. Maybe we will maybe we won't but in the space of 8 rounds someone is now talking of "an embarrassment to soccer in Newcastle" if BelSWANS get "promoted". How quickly the wheel turns. No-one at BelSWANS has ever spoken about promotion.
Hey Moley.... you're "an embarrassment to FOOTBALL" with comments like that!!!!!

[ForeverRed]

Some one had to beat the top 2 it was getting boring

[Keep the long balls short]

Can I just say well done to belswans on a great result . I was not at the match as people will know my club is the buds so can't comment on the match

But regardless of how Maitland played everyone and there dog knows how difficult a place cooks square is to go and get a result so as far as I am concerned all credit goes to belswans for two reasons

One for their great result in winning away at Maitland and secondly for really coming into contention for the league. Would be interested to see what there current unbeaten run is ?

I will be at the match between belswans and Adamstown at the weekend and can't wait as the more high profile games there are the better it is for the Newfm .

Knowing the coaching team at Adamstown I am 100% convinced that nobody at Adamstown will be taking this game for granted or predicting a Adamstown win and if we do get the 3pts then chappy and his boys will know they are going to have to earn them

[Keep the long balls short]

Geez...... what a bunch of sourpusses! After round 8 all the talk was about Maitland and Adamstown (two very well credentialled clubs), then along comes a BelSWAN and put a spanner in the works! After round 14 the talk was that BelSWANS couldn't beat Maitland or Adamstown. After round 15.... quess what the boys beat Maitland and "left them with egg on their faces" (to quote FoereverRed). Now leading into round 16 the talk is we can't beat Adamstown. Maybe we will maybe we won't but in the space of 8 rounds someone is now talking of "an embarrassment to soccer in Newcastle" if BelSWANS get "promoted". How quickly the wheel turns. No-one at BelSWANS has ever spoken about promotion.
Hey Moley.... you're "an embarrassment to FOOTBALL" with comments like that!!!!!

Sancho my friend nobody I do not believe anyone at Adamstown has , is or will big up Adamstown and claim the league is won or has done during the last 16 rounds as football can change in a heart beat as this week has shown .

A game of football is won on the park and not talking of it and currently belswans are doing there talking on the park and perhaps Maitland were doing a little to much off it ?

Just my opinion and not wanting to upset the Maitland guys as they have a great club

just that we have been hearing this season is that Maitland are the team to beat and perhaps that might still end up the case and they will win the comp but they have left themselves a lot of hard work now

[Zico]

Sancho my friend nobody I do not believe anyone at Adamstown has , is or will big up Adamstown and claim the league is won or has done during the last 16 rounds as football can change in a heart beat as this week has shown .

A game of football is won on the park and not talking of it and currently belswans are doing there talking on the park and perhaps Maitland were doing a little to much off it ?

Just my opinion and not wanting to upset the Maitland guys as they have a great club

just that we have been hearing this season is that Maitland are the team to beat and perhaps that might still end up the case and they will win the comp but they have left themselves a lot of hard work now
sancho_theswan is one who blows his own trumpet or that of his club more than any other person on this forum.
Like mentioned earlier by another person, sancho_theswan will soon be turning people off Belswans like they were turned off Awaba by the other bloke a while ago.

[MFKS]

Zico you must be one grumpy sod.

All I see is a man who has great passion for his club and good on him for it.

Maybe the goose is the one doing the constant stirring about Belswans merging with Phoenix.




SANCHO THE SWAN Keep up the good work.



Your postings bring this thread to life and keep it interesting.

Maybe more Sancho less Zico

[Zico]

Zico you must be one grumpy sod.

All I see is a man who has great passion for his club and good on him for it.

Maybe the goose is the one doing the constant stirring about Belswans merging with Phoenix.




SANCHO THE SWAN Keep up the good work.



Your postings bring this thread to life and keep it interesting.

Maybe more Sancho less Zico

Love you also MFKS.

[sutho]

Wow, come in Sancho ............

I havnt seen so many one eyed posts since the infamous days of " stagforlife " what a clown that bloke was ;)
Well said!!! Difference is Sancho at least supports his club, instead of spruking sh*t all the time.

[sutho]

Go Belswans! stick it up em!!