Re: Supporting a football club is a bit like having children

By Arthur24/2/2020 19:46Mon Feb 24 19:46:00 2020In response to Supporting a football club is a bit like having children

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Neither of my boys had, nor have, the slightest interest in football. I played till the doctor stopped me, aged 23. I still played 5 a side at work against some good players ....... The best being Jim Cannon (Crystal Palace) and Mark Allen (West Ham). They were both on the comeback trail and playing 5 a side for the Maidenhead Leisure Centre team. I was often in the opposition, chosen by the leisure centre staff, as worthy opponents. Also playing with me , working for the same firm, was a certain Kevin Fidler ..... and this started my love affair with Staines Town FC. I always told him I was a better player than him - but not on a full sized pitch. I have been through some good times and sadly, of late, kept going through the bad times. I bring my Grandsons as often as possible. My granddaughter in Bournemouth proudly wears a Staines Town beanie. She wants to come with me if we can get her up here on a Saturday ...... To succeed the club needs loyal support. I try to come as often as possible - but not often away, can't say never ...... it needs a good manager; and a board willing to lead through thick and through thin. Let us support the team, find the right manager and trust the Chairman to trust us and the manager ....... Hopefully we will all be there tomorrow and Saturday. COYS