BREAKING NEWS!!!!!

[McScriven]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Feb. 14 2005,11:08)]

Quote[/b] (McScriven @ Feb. 14 2005,11:06)]So why did everyone talk about the FA Cup then when it first appeared?

No idea. But that is what he said.

So did anyone actually see the said photo?

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

Yes and it was the Premier$hite Trophy not the FA Cup he was pictured with.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Feb. 12 2005,13:02)]it was along the lines of 'everybody supports two teams, don't they?'....

No.

 

[Upminster Blue]

Could this be an ideal opportunity to get some info from Weaver on progress on Fossets Farm, given that he has some apologising to do?

 

[One O'Clock At The Crane]

You'd be surprised though, Matt, at the number of regular away travellers - and even perhaps 1 or 2 on the Trust committee - that have indeed followed other teams before Southend became the focal point of their support. Many people used to watch Southend on the Friday and then their 'other team' on the Saturday.

 

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (Upminster Blue @ Feb. 14 2005,13:34)]Could this be an ideal opportunity to get some info from Weaver on progress on Fossets Farm, given that he has some apologising to do?

I did just that. The Priory Crescent approval was good news, and the Mayor said negotiations are underway and progressing between Ron and Lansbury. He wouldnt or couldnt really elaborate further, so when we speak to him in more detail, I'll ask him more.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (One O'Clock At The Crane @ Feb. 14 2005,13:36)]You'd be surprised though, Matt, at the number of regular away travellers - and even perhaps 1 or 2 on the Trust committee - that have indeed followed other teams before Southend became the focal point of their support.  Many people used to watch Southend on the Friday and then their 'other team' on the Saturday.

Fair point... although the belief that "everyone" supports two sides is clearly misconcieved, surely?!

As we've opined on this site before, a number of us have got soft spots for a number of sides. Indeed, I supported another team before Southend (namely, Flamengo) because I was living in Brazil at the time.

Of course, I have no problems with Southend being someone's Friday team, and another side (often West Ham) being their Saturday side - unlike some of the yoofs, I see no Southend / West Ham rivalry (recognising instead the only true rivalry, namely the county one).

I was just commenting on the fact that it certainly isn't right to say that "everyone" has a second side. I don't.

Weaver does, apparently... and they're called Southend!

The only thing he has to apologise for, is confusing his personal allegiances with his Civic Duty. It just doesn't do, if you're the mayor, to be on the front page of your local rag in anything other than (really) your mayoral robes of office.

 

[One O'Clock At The Crane]

Sorry, Matt, when you answered 'No' to Weaver's rhetorical question, I didn't realise you meant all of that. I should've read between the lines.

 

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 14 2005,13:53)]

Quote[/b] (One O'Clock At The Crane @ Feb. 14 2005,13:36)]You'd be surprised though, Matt, at the number of regular away travellers - and even perhaps 1 or 2 on the Trust committee - that have indeed followed other teams before Southend became the focal point of their support.  Many people used to watch Southend on the Friday and then their 'other team' on the Saturday.

Fair point... although the belief that "everyone" supports two sides is clearly misconcieved, surely?!

As we've opined on this site before, a number of us have got soft spots for a number of sides.  Indeed, I supported another team before Southend (namely, Flamengo) because I was living in Brazil at the time.

Of course, I have no problems with Southend being someone's Friday team, and another side (often West Ham) being their Saturday side - unlike some of the yoofs, I see no Southend / West Ham rivalry (recognising instead the only true rivalry, namely the county one).

I was just commenting on the fact that it certainly isn't right to say that "everyone" has a second side.  I don't.

Weaver does, apparently... and they're called Southend!

The only thing he has to apologise for, is confusing his personal allegiances with his Civic Duty.  It just doesn't do, if you're the mayor, to be on the front page of your local rag in anything other than (really) your mayoral robes of office.

Well, keep an eye out for the front page when all the facts as laid out to me by Mayor Weaver will be revealed.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (One O'Clock At The Crane @ Feb. 14 2005,13:57)]Sorry, Matt, when you answered 'No' to Weaver's rhetorical question, I didn't realise you meant all of that.  I should've read between the lines.    

Crumbs... I get criticised for my long-windedness, and then moaned at for keeping it brief, but then requiring too much reading-between-the-lines...

 

 

[Ron Manager]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 14 2005,14:08)]

Quote[/b] (One O'Clock At The Crane @ Feb. 14 2005,13:57)]Sorry, Matt, when you answered 'No' to Weaver's rhetorical question, I didn't realise you meant all of that.  I should've read between the lines.    

Crumbs... I get criticised for my long-windedness, and then moaned at for keeping it brief, but then requiring too much reading-between-the-lines...

 

I agree

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Ron Manager @ Feb. 14 2005,14:19)]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 14 2005,14:08)]Crumbs... I get criticised for my long-windedness, and then moaned at for keeping it brief, but then requiring too much reading-between-the-lines...

I agree

Unless you're agreeing with all the criticism of me... and then it's:

 

[overseas shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Feb. 14 2005,14:59)]Well, keep an eye out for the front page when all the facts as laid out to me by Mayor Weaver will be revealed.

So we'll know all the details when the front page is updated.

Do we really have to wait that long? Weaver won't even be mayor by then!

 

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (overseas shrimper @ Feb. 14 2005,15:03)]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Feb. 14 2005,14:59)]Well, keep an eye out for the front page when all the facts as laid out to me by Mayor Weaver will be revealed.

So we'll know all the details when the front page is updated.

Do we really have to wait that long? Weaver won't even be mayor by then!

don't worry it will be up there in the next few days.

 

[One O'Clock At The Crane]

Oh, there was no criticism, far from it. I always thought, mind, that the addition of a smiley indicated a tongue-in-cheek nature to a post you make.

Maybe I read too much into it

Anyway, we await Mr. Weaver's contribution to this site with interest ...

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

You initial wait is over my friends the telephone call details are up, next will be the full interview once we have been given a date, as of course you will appreciate a Mayor has quite a busy diary.

So ORM and Overseas Shrimpers

naah naah

 

[C'mon you Blues]

As ever a politician misses the point by a country mile. Just to test his Chelsea affiliations and his love of his second team ask him which Southend player (nay star) was sold to Chelsea and played in the 1955 league winning team. I think he still lives in Great Wakering

 

[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (Bob Cratchitt @ Feb. 14 2005,21:11)]You initial wait is over my friends the telephone call details are up, next will be the full interview once we have been given a date, as of course you will appreciate a Mayor has quite a busy diary.

So ORM and Overseas Shrimpers

 naah naah

One swallow doesn't make a prostitute.

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

I think you will find that it is two,

Scunthorpe game and Drewenaldo leaving all went up Friday night, and now the Mayor story.

I suggest you get your own house in order before criticising others. A winless manager this far into the season usually ends up getting the vote of confidence from the Chairman.

Which of course I have every confidence in you to have a 100% record this year.

 

[McScriven]

Quote[/b] (Bob Cratchitt @ Feb. 15 2005,08:51)]I think you will find that it is two,

Scunthorpe game and Drewenaldo leaving all went up Friday night, and now the Mayor story.

I suggest you get your own house in order before criticising others. A winless manager this far into the season usually ends up getting the vote of confidence from the Chairman.

Which of course I have every confidence in you to have a 100% record this year.

Mayor? Surely you mean Maher? I know ORM would agree that he should be both.