24hoursfromtulsehill

I didn't even play on Saturday and I'm still joint top. No more freebies for you sad sacks. I've not even halfway through my gears yet.

Fair point about the accountants...but if you’re in charge you face the music for shitty things done by the people around you. I’m sure there is a bit of groupthink and ganging up going on. At the same time, this received wisdom has legit sources that have accumulated over time. If nothing else, Barry has become a symbol and embodiment of the malaise. He has done so through his own actions, which we have all seen in public and when they manifest themselves publicly. I’ve not heard a single person who’s met or dealt with Barry say a good word about him, but that’s irrelevant.

Barry was the Trust representative on the board and failed to file the Trust accounts...for SEVEN STRAIGHT YEARS. I’m also unclear what his role in the Abdallah takeover was. Abdallah was clearly sold a pup by Corney, so where was the due diligence. Surely it wasn’t in the hands of Barry Owen in his advisory capacity? As for Barry moaning about the financial mismanagement of the club under the previous regime...he’s got more front than Blackpool promenade. The man is a big part of the problem and has been for years. The only mystery is why some people think the shambles of the last fuck-knows-how-many years is not at least partly a product of Barry’s efforts. You know I love you Lags but pull the other one.

Ray Davies Dave Davies Mick Avery Charlie Watts Keith Richards Leah Bracknell (C) Gorbachev Bobby Charlton Ronnie Wood Bill Wyman Fleep: 31 January

Mr S has had enough opportunities to return the flag to its rightful owners and has declined them all...not directly, but by being a shithouse about it. Therefore I'm going to set something up so current OASIS gimps can donate cash to put towards a new one, which will fly proudly, covered in lager, at three or four games a season (from 10 minutes after kick-off).

FOLD DAVE COLLINGE.

The move to Tooting killed it for me. Not so much the move as the manner of it. Not a single pissboil from anyone about getting thrown out of the borough. No pitch invasion. No lock-in. No protest at all until after eviction. Just a constructive dialogue that went absolutely nowhere and ended up with the club getting shafted. Now they have strong backing in the House of Lords...for fuck’s sake... No doubt all the Johnny-cum-lateleys (Hi Mark!) will continue to traipse to Tooting until the formal merger for their twee days out, half watching the football, half swiping away on Tinder. If just a few of them gave a shit, Dulwich wouldn’t be in the shit they’re in...or the town they’re in. I dare say quite a lot of them believe quite strongly in the demolition of community assets to facilitate property speculation. I’m off to Fisher FC next season...when I’m not in Forest Green or Colchester or Grimsby.

Ex_pat paid for his, so it's worth fuck all.

Seriously? I'd be careful. I shouldn't need to warn anyone about the Greatness of Dave Collinge. He's like a shark. He can smell blood or sense weakness on the other side of an ocean. Parking the bus will reek of panic, and he'll be on you just like that. If you park the bus, my money's on Dave to get an historical second Professional Title.

Just thought I'd start this off early. Is midday too early to get the train? It'd be a silly question on a normal day, but the 5.30 kick-off complicates things*. *Makes everyone much more drunk than they'd like come the time when they're expected to watch a football match. This has all the hallmarks of being an absolutely shameful mess.

Well this season has been boring as fuck...but I guess it all comes down to who can predict what happens on Saturday. Obviously hometownclub can't afford to park the bus in respect of "Ex_Pat" because Dave Collinge will cut both their throats. I'm supporting Dave to be honest. Only him and me up here on the high peak reserved for amateur and professional champions...and it could be a miserable time if he loses.

I know it’s a tall order but... ...a couple of us are getting the 10.40 from Euston tomorrow morning. There’s a prohibition on Green Lager, but #TramCans will be compulsory from Piccadilly.

Perhaps the most remarkable thing in the whole story.

The best sort as well. 100% unplanned. I was shirking from home and a mate called and said he's worked a weekend and has a day off. Do I fancy a pint? Do I fancy a pint on the company clock on a whim on a Monday...with every prospect of things getting out of hand? Does the Pope shit in the woods?

Let's just say that after Satdi and yesterday's spontaneous South London Leo Sayer, I'm a marked man.