Author Topic: Pyramid Patrol 2019/20 (Read 13931 times)

JCFC · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu 10 Oct 2019 21:59 »

Please don't view it as my thread - I desperately wish that more people joined in. In any case, the digressions are more interesting than most football related things.

I too like Eastern Europe, though my experience is more limited. My passport was viewed with suspicion at Brno airport, and taken off the bus for checking on the Latvian/Estonian border, but things have usually been simple.

bmb · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu 10 Oct 2019 22:35 »

Quote from: JCFC on Thu 10 Oct 2019 21:59

Please don't view it as my thread - I desperately wish that more people joined in. In any case, the digressions are more interesting than most football related things.

I too like Eastern Europe, though my experience is more limited. My passport was viewed with suspicion at Brno airport, and taken off the bus for checking on the Latvian/Estonian border, but things have usually been simple.

I shall continue to digress for a bit then!

This is a short video by CNN in English:

The puszta farm I went to in the plains north of Debrecen (in Hungarian):

A show highlights:

I've always wanted to go and see one of the shows, I think I sat there mouth open the entire time! We stayed at the farm and went out in the horse drawn carts around the whole place and the man showed us all the traditional methods of tending the land and these sort of things. There is a great video somewhere on youtube that shows it all and the farmer talks about balancing and working with the ecosystem of the land etc. Fascinating - to me anyway. The csikós traditional wear is gorgeous! I keep putting it on my Christmas list but Mr bmb keeps failing to come up with the goods, he's not a very good santa! Maybe this year eh!

JCFC · « **Reply #77 on:** Sat 12 Oct 2019 09:55 »

Another train, the fifth of the day, deposited JCFC at Plumstead, whence bus 472 continued to the eagerly awaited, by me if nobody else,

Episode 6
Friday 11th October 2019
FA Vase 1st Round
Sporting Club Thamesmead 1 v 5 Ascot United
Daniel Sanchez (SE London); David Hooker, Brian Wheatley.

It may be that the officials were not as listed - neither the programme nor the board with the teams made any mention of them. The referee did not immediately look like a Sanchez, though the stocky young AR2 perhaps did, while Brian would have been low on a list of guesses as to a first name. AR1, meanwhile, was a jolly tall chap - with or without a comma, but definitely without a good proportion of his hair. Only AR2 had taken the trouble to badge up fully, it seemed.

A seat in the stand afforded a good view, for all of two minutes, at which point torrential rain began and with the strong wind blowing it into the stand, there was a mass move to the standing area at the back - itself not entirely dry - and not much of the play was visible. Ascot went ahead on 9 minutes from a free-kick and added two more midway through the half. A Thamesmead free-kick on 32 minutes looked to be curling in, but caught the inside of the post and was cleared.A mistimed tackle brought a yellow for the home number10 before the break.

The wind dropped during half-time and JCFC was able to grab a better viewpoint for the second half. The Ascot number 4 made his displeasure at receiving a yellow card obvious on 65 minutes, but received little sympathy. Ascot quickly added two further goals, Thamesmead pulling one back on 76 minutes, without ever raising the awful spectre of extra time. There was a deserved caution for a bad foul by the home number 8 just before full time.

The officials appeared, as far as could be seen, to get virtually everything correct. For sticking out the dreadful conditions in the first half they deserve a medal - had they found a reason to call things off, a less-than-gruntled JCFC might have given them two medals.

Will today's matches survive the rain?

bmb · « **Reply #78 on:** Sat 12 Oct 2019 18:18 »

Quote from: JCFC on Sat 12 Oct 2019 09:55

Will today's matches survive the rain?

Poole Town was called off unsurprisingly. Not looked at the other local teams but I'd be surprised if any went ahead, it's been non stop rain for days.

mutn3 · « **Reply #79 on:** Sun 13 Oct 2019 08:26 »

in a post Brexit world, the passport checks I've had in the last week ..and not just for looking shifty I might add .

Croatian to Montenegro. Off bus on Croation border, on again. Travel 200 yards for same procedure into Montenegro.

And then I caught the Bar to Belgrade train.

Leaving Montenegro into Bosnia and Herzegovina. The train only skims Bosnia, being in the country for just six miles of mountain terrain, but you never know !

Leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina into Serbia. This involves feeling somewhat vulnerable going into Serbia where your passport is taken away for forty mins. And feeling like someone with a walk-on part in Casablanca the whole time. How DO you sit there looking nonchalant, without a damn passport while Peter Lorre is staring you out three seats down ?

Leaving Serbia on the Serbian side.
Arriving in Croatia.

Leaving Croatia and arriving in Slovenia.

Things are more friendly now in Austria, never thought I'd be caught saying that !

So if you've booked a Thomas Cook free Winter holiday...get ready!

JCFC · « **Reply #80 on:** Sun 13 Oct 2019 14:46 »

As a second-hand second opinion, I noted on the non league matters forum that Sheff Geoff, my knight in shining armour at Tow Law some years ago, had attended the match at Golcar on Tuesday. Unusually he made special mention of Miss Hattersley, praising her outstanding control in difficult conditions. JCFC will have to watch more carefully in future.

JCFC · « **Reply #81 on:** Sun 13 Oct 2019 14:51 »

And for an opinion at third hand: a young lady of my acquaintance has a brother who, she says, is always scathing about referees. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned to her that he would be having a decent referee that Saturday - and have subsequently received the verdict that he was indeed very good. Praise indeed! The club he supports is Rushden and Diamonds and the referee? Our old friend Ruebyn Ricardo.

Whistleblower · « **Reply #82 on:** Sun 13 Oct 2019 17:21 »

I am delighted to hear this praise for young Mr Ricardo whose pleasantness and demeanour so impressed me when we happened to meet one day watching Brackley Town. He clearly wanted to dedicate himself to being the very best referee that he could be. I shall endeavour to note his progress; perhaps at the moment he may be regarded as a young wine but with heaps of potential who may turn into a very fine vintage indeed.

JCFC · « **Reply #83 on:** Sun 13 Oct 2019 21:56 »

Another Platform 0 was found, this time at Rainham, on the way to

Episode7
Saturday 12th October 2019
FA Vase 1st Round
Sheppey United 0 v 2 Corinthian
Ross Mortimer (Sidcup); Kieran Williamson, Ryan Andrew.

The landscape was bleak and outlandish and the weather merely accentuated this impression. JCFC should have known to expect the unexpected.

Mr Mortimer is still a young man and started in credit with JCFC, as he is apparently proficient in German. Fortunately JCFC was not obliged to expose his own shortcomings in that area.

The first corner drew a lecture beforehand for two players. Corinthian were looking the sharper side and took the lead from a header after 12 minutes. The rest of the half then subsided into mediocrity with neither set of forwards posing any real threat: the closest we came to a further score was on 25 minutes when the Corinthian keeper had to dive to prevent an own goal. The home number 17 received a yellow card two minutes later for a barge in the back to stop an attack - a line that Mr Mortimer was to follow consistently throughout. In added time Corinthian did force a save from the home keeper.

On 48 minutes the visiting number 8 stopped a break by playing the man rather than the ball. Mr Mortimer duly obliged with his card, as he did some time later when a Sheppey man tried the same thing. Corinthian's second came on 73 minutes. Before the restart Mr Mortimer had a discussion with AR1 and a yellow was shown to one of the occupants of the visitors' technical area - a strange moment to be picking up a caution. The visiting number 12 was either too dim to recognise Mr Mortimer's line or gallantly "took one for the team" with an 83rd minute attack-stopping trip. His colleague, number 4, more astutely tried to achieve the same end with a tug back instead: Mr Mortimer did not waver and the outcome was the same. In the closing minutes a multiple chance for Sheppey was snuffed out at the far post. The Corinthian number 15 settled for his yellow on 90 minutes, reverting to the wilful trip to stop his opponent's run. Added time brought a yellow for the other occupant of the Corinthian technical area, and a final one for the visiting number 16 for delaying a restart.

Mr Mortimer had been commendably consistent In his sanctions, though no opinion could be offered on those for the bosses. Despite the seven yellows for the players it had not been a difficult game to handle and Mr Mortimer had looked very comfortable, or as comfortable as the rain would permit. At the final whistle he could have been excused for thinking "job well done, now for a warm shower." His work was not yet done, however, as during the handshaking an argument broke out among the players, others joined in and a mass brawl developed, the officials' attempt to form their triangle being thwarted as things turned into a rolling maul before order was restored, the home team making their way off, followed shortly by the officials.

A very promising display from Mr Mortimer - it would be good to see him again some day. The same can alas not be said of the Isle of Sheppey.

JCFC · « **Reply #84 on:** Mon 14 Oct 2019 08:23 »

A gentleman from Southend, now resident in Huddersfield, had warned that the next planned destination was unlikely to cope with the forecast rain, and so it proved. Fortunately an inspection at Ashford Town's ground produced better news, so three buses were used to reach

Episode 8
Sunday 13th October 2019
FA Vase 1st Round
Southall 4 v 4 Tunbridge Wells
Jide Ogunba (London); Steven Williams, Paul Savva.

Southall's officials seem to be badly stretched, the turnstile still closed 45 minutes before kick-off and once inside no food or refreshments were available. The array of huge fuel tanks at one end of the ground was an unusual, if not attractive, feature.

The assistants, though ripe in years, could not yet hope to feature in NWCFL Division 1. AR1 brought a dash of white, in the form of his hair; AR2 retained the white flashes on his shorts - not something that ever seemed a good idea - but did decently cover his arms. Both assistants were to be kept busy in a match of many offsides.The referee's shirt had commendable white piping at the neck. Mr Ogunba was of sturdy build and appeared to have been at the front of the queue when buttocks were being allocated. Whether because of this, or the suspicion that he was nursing a bad leg, his forward movement was rather lumbering, though better in reverse. If the poet is to be believed, his view of proceedings must have enchanted him at times. He had a regular habit of wiping his face with his forearm.

Tunbridge Wells made much the better start and took the lead on 17 minutes and muffed a good chance shortly afterwards. On 28 minutes a free-kick from a distance must have taken a deflection as it trickled gently past the home keeper to double the visitors' lead.The home number 4 received a yellow card for a misjudged tackle, but his side pulled a goal back on 35 minutes and came close again two minutes later. As half-time approached a Southall coach demanded of AR1 whether the referee was all right, advising him to check at half-time. By then, though, the coach might have been more concerned with his defender, who headed into his own net for the visitors' third.

Whatever was said in the changing room had a galvanising effect and Southall made a much better start to the second half.The Wells number 5 saw yellow on 51minutes for a foul; the free-kick was turned for a corner, which was headed home for Southall's second. The visitors began to look to use up as much time as possible and their number 9 was cautioned for tapping the ball away at a free-kick. They still had their moments, a home defender hoofing the ball off his line. The home keeper then picked up the ball under pressure, resulting in a back-pass decision, the resulting shot rattling the bar and bouncing down and out. Southall, though, equalised on 75 minutes and then had an effort disallowed for offside, a home player receiving a yellow card. On 79 minutes the previously cautioned home number 4 was very late in the tackle, rightly ending his part in proceedings. It was on 90 minutes that Tunbridge Wells went ahead once more, only for Southall to net a surprise equaliser after five added minutes.

The visiting number 11 was treated for an injury on 101 minutes and was made to leave the field, but wandered back on before play restarted. When the referee looked back to wave him on, AR1 pointed him out, but Mr Ogunba made the pragmatic decision to allow play to continue. The visitors, with the man advantage, were having the better of things but missed a good chance on 103 minutes. Southall did better in the second period and a curling shot was palmed away by the Wells keeper. There was to be one more yellow, the Wells number 12 preventing the taking of a free-kick, but no further scoring, so the tie goes to a replay.

Mr Ogunba offered plenty of chat to explain decisions. As noted, his limited movement suggested a Sunday morning referee, but the daft thing is that it worked and his decisions left little scope for complaint. He may well have reached his plateau, but on this occasion his conduct of the match was effective.

nemesis · « **Reply #85 on:** Mon 14 Oct 2019 09:50 »

Quote from: JCFC on Mon 14 Oct 2019 08:23

A gentleman from Southend, now resident in Huddersfield, had warned that the next planned destination was unlikely to cope with the forecast rain, and so it proved. Fortunately an inspection at Ashford Town's ground produced better news, so three buses were used to reach

Episode 8
Sunday 13th October 2019
FA Vase 1st Round
Southall 4 v. 4 Tunbridge Wells
Jide Ogunba (London); Steven Williams, Paul Savva.

Southall's officials seem to be badly stretched, the turnstile still closed 45 minutes before kick-off and once inside no food or refreshments were available. The array of huge fuel tanks at one end of the ground was an unusual, if not attractive, feature.

The assistants, though ripe in years, could not yet hope to feature in NWCFL Division 1. AR1 brought a dash of white, in the form of his hair; AR2 retained the white flashes on his shorts - not something that ever seemed a good idea - but did decently cover his arms. Both assistants were to be kept busy in a match of many offsides.The referee's shirt had commendable white piping at the neck. Mr Ogunba was of sturdy build and appeared to have been at the front of the queue when buttocks were being allocated. Whether because of this, or the suspicion that he was nursing a bad leg, his forward movement was rather lumbering, though better in reverse. If the poet is to be believed, his view of proceedings must have enchanted him at times. He had a regular habit of wiping his face with his forearm.

Tunbridge Wells made much the better start and took the lead on 17 minutes and muffed a good chance shortly afterwards. On 28 minutes a free-kick from a distance must have taken a deflection as it trickled gently past the home keeper to double the visitors' lead.The home number 4 received a yellow card for a misjudged tackle, but his side pulled a goal back on 35 minutes and came close again two minutes later. As half-time approached a Southall coach demanded of AR1 whether the referee was all right, advising him to check at half-time. By then, though, the coach might have been more concerned with his defender, who headed into his own net for the visitors' third.

Whatever was said in the changing room had a galvanising effect and Southall made a much better start to the second half.The Wells number 5 saw yellow on 51minutes for a foul; the free-kick was turned for a corner, which was headed home for Southall's second. The visitors began to look to use up as much time as possible and their number 9 was cautioned for tapping the ball away at a free-kick. They still had their moments, a home defender hoofing the ball off his line. The home keeper then picked up the ball under pressure, resulting in a back-pass decision, the resulting shot rattling the bar and bouncing down and out. Southall, though, equalised on 75 minutes and then had an effort disallowed for offside, a home player receiving a yellow card. On 79 minutes the previously cautioned home number 4 was very late in the tackle, rightly ending his part in proceedings. It was on 90 minutes that Tunbridge Wells went ahead once more, only for Southall to net a surprise equaliser after five added minutes.

The visiting number 11 was treated for an injury on 101 minutes and was made to leave the field, but wandered back on before play restarted. When the referee looked back to wave him on, AR1 pointed him out, but Mr Ogunba made the pragmatic decision to allow play to continue. The visitors, with the man advantage, were having the better of things but missed a good chance on 103 minutes. Southall did better in the second period and a curling shot newspaper away by the Wells keeper. There was to be one more yellow, the Wells number 12 preventing the taking of a free-kick, but no further scoring, so the tie goes to a replay.

Mr Ogunba offered plenty of chat to explain decisions. As noted, his limited movement suggested a Sunday morning referee, but the fact thing is that it worked and his decisions left little scope for complaint. He may well have reached his plateau, but on this occasion his conduct of the match was effective.

... that curling shot was probably telegraphed.

JCFC · « **Reply #86 on:** Mon 14 Oct 2019 10:50 »

Another slip, sorry. Fortunately we have nemesis to act as my Guardian angel and spot my mistakes, which happen far too many Times. Now, if he could please rustle up the Sun...I'm sure we would all Express our gratitude.

nemesis · « **Reply #87 on:** Mon 14 Oct 2019 10:59 »

Quote from: JCFC on Mon 14 Oct 2019 08:23

A gentleman from Southend, now resident in Huddersfield, had warned that the next planned destination was unlikely to cope with the forecast rain, and so it proved.

Wow ..... an endangered species. You'd have thought that Chalky Lane would drain well.

JCFC · « **Reply #88 on:** Mon 14 Oct 2019 11:11 »

So a gentleman from Southend is a rare bird? You may think so, nemesis; I couldn't possibly comment.

JCFC · « **Reply #89 on:** Mon 14 Oct 2019 16:08 »

Quote from: Whistleblower on Sun 13 Oct 2019 17:21

I am delighted to hear this praise for young Mr Ricardo whose pleasantness and demeanour so impressed me when we happened to meet one day watching Brackley Town. He clearly wanted to dedicate himself to being the very best referee that he could be. I shall endeavour to note his progress; perhaps at the moment he may be regarded as a young wine but with heaps of potential who may turn into a very fine vintage indeed.

This prompted me to spend the train journey from Leeds today revisiting your "Sic transit gloria mundi" thread, which was my absolute favourite on the previous site and produced an amazing 72 replies, covering matters both spiritual and temporal (the latter including bmb's request for black coffee with no sugar.) Those were the days!

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