Recent content by Merleyfan

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    Pre Match trial of outside area - observations

    The problem with the East Stand is that there are only 3 turnstiles for over half the stand which compared to the other stands is way less per supporter hence the longer queues
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    AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Saturday 5.30 pm

    Just seen Ashley Young handball in the area, continuing ref inconsistency with the PGMOL justification adjusted to fit the refs decision
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    Credit to the ref

    Perhaps he watched the Arsenal game the previous evening. The ref let a lot go and the players responded when they realised it was a proper match and were given the don't mess with me stare when they tried to argue
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    AFC Bournemouth v Sheffield United

    Interesting to see that both Man U penalty takers standing foot was flat on the ground beside the ball. Only the outside of Dom’s standing foot was in contact with the ground increasing the chance of not having a secure base to hit the ball from.
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    Harewood School car park

    Thanks for the tips, got 2 options now
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    Harewood School car park

    Not going to get to the area until 2.30 on Saturday. Does the school car park get filled up before then? If it does, anybody know if there somewhere fairly near to park at that sort of time. I usually park near Queens Park earlier but it gets rammed soon after 2pm. Thanks
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    Our away support

    Whilst I can’t match some of the low away support numbers already talked about, I do remember going to Wigan with 173 others and having the whole of one side of the ground which was great as we just moved along nearer their goal at half time.
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    [NON] Wave 105

    Try Fix radio it’s great fun especially in the morning, National station but new to the airwaves.
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    AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City - Fifth Round FA Cup

    I’m watching it on red button
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    Safe standing

    Two thoughts. Firstly, if a person who buys tickets with points wants/needs to sit, then the availability of sitting seats will reduce with people who have moved from the upper North Stand to sit. Secondly, will the club be very active in ensuring that people do not stand at the back of the...
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    Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth

    It’s also noticeable that they quite often drop off the defender when he has committed to heading the welly out and look for the 2nd ball rather than a challenge that they don’t think they can win
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    Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth

    It’s also noticeable that they quite often drop off the defender when he has committed to heading it out and look for the 2nd ball rather than a challenge that they don’t think they can win
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    We're very good...

    And now you are going to believe us……..
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    Non - Ringwood Brewery

    Properly kept Marston Pedigree is still a very good beer. Ringwood has never been a favourite, still Poole Hill brewery I hope gets more outlets near Wimborne
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    Sheffield United v AFC Bournemouth

    Thought the ref had a good game, understated but kept control well

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