oafcmetty Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Assuming we go down, it'll open up a whole swathe of new grounds, some of which OAFC will have never have played a competitive fixture at before which is quite exciting. Obviously at the end of the season there'll be some of us who've done "the 92" (I'll be on 91...) - and by this I'm talking about ticking off the club (i.e. if you went to see us play Arsenal at Highbury, it counts), competitive games only (no friendlies), and seeing Oldham play (i.e. no England games count). By my reckoning, of the 23 teams in the Conference next season, there will be between 8 (worst case) and 15 (best case) brand new grounds for us, so the possible range people will be 'on' will be 101-108. Where do you stand? Out of the current 23 in the NL I've done 10, plus 3 from the NLN contenders and 1 from the NLS, so I'll be on something like 102 or so, depending on who goes up/down. For reference (bold = never played): Halifax Chesterfield StockportBoreham Wood Notts CountyBromley Dagenham Wrexham GrimsbySolihull Yeovil TorquayEastleigh Woking Barnet Altrincham AldershotWealdstone SouthendMaidenhead Weymouth King's LynnDover -- Plus two from: GatesheadBrackley Fylde Chorley Kidderminster Southport -- And two from:Dorking Ebbsfleet MaidstoneOxford City Dartford Chippenham Dulwich Hamlet St Albans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 17 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Assuming we go down, it'll open up a whole swathe of new grounds, some of which OAFC will have never have played a competitive fixture at before which is quite exciting. Obviously at the end of the season there'll be some of us who've done "the 92" (I'll be on 91...) - and by this I'm talking about ticking off the club (i.e. if you went to see us play Arsenal at Highbury, it counts), competitive games only (no friendlies), and seeing Oldham play (i.e. no England games count). By my reckoning, of the 23 teams in the Conference next season, there will be between 8 (worst case) and 15 (best case) brand new grounds for us, so the possible range people will be 'on' will be 101-108. Where do you stand? Out of the current 23 in the NL I've done 10, plus 3 from the NLN contenders and 1 from the NLS, so I'll be on something like 102 or so, depending on who goes up/down. For reference (bold = never played): Halifax Chesterfield StockportBoreham Wood Notts CountyBromley Dagenham Wrexham GrimsbySolihull Yeovil TorquayEastleigh Woking Barnet Altrincham AldershotWealdstone SouthendMaidenhead Weymouth King's LynnDover -- Plus two from: GatesheadBrackley Fylde Chorley Kidderminster Southport -- And two from:Dorking Ebbsfleet MaidstoneOxford City Dartford Chippenham Dulwich Hamlet St Albans Christ that's depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Oldham Athletic 0 - 3 Dorking Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloshed Joe Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I’m looking forwards to Wealdstone (a) and the meeting of minds that will be Birkett v The Raider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Oldham Athletic 0 - 3 Dorking Can't wait ello ello we are the Oldham boys. . . to 12 home fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Christ that's depressing You say this for obvious reasons, however. Let's just say we get what we want this summer new owners coming I'm with a plan that they actually execute a new manager with a host of new signings that come together and we have a real go at going up (and when I say a real go I mean we go into the last game of the season with a chance of going up, not a flirtation with the play offs then falling away a real go) then suddenly these trips to these outposts that we've never been to before suddenly and start to look enticing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 2 hours ago, oafcmetty said: Assuming we go down, it'll open up a whole swathe of new grounds, some of which OAFC will have never have played a competitive fixture at before which is quite exciting. Obviously at the end of the season there'll be some of us who've done "the 92" (I'll be on 91...) - and by this I'm talking about ticking off the club (i.e. if you went to see us play Arsenal at Highbury, it counts), competitive games only (no friendlies), and seeing Oldham play (i.e. no England games count). By my reckoning, of the 23 teams in the Conference next season, there will be between 8 (worst case) and 15 (best case) brand new grounds for us, so the possible range people will be 'on' will be 101-108. Where do you stand? Out of the current 23 in the NL I've done 10, plus 3 from the NLN contenders and 1 from the NLS, so I'll be on something like 102 or so, depending on who goes up/down. For reference (bold = never played): Halifax Chesterfield StockportBoreham Wood Notts CountyBromley Dagenham Wrexham GrimsbySolihull Yeovil TorquayEastleigh Woking Barnet Altrincham AldershotWealdstone SouthendMaidenhead Weymouth King's LynnDover -- Plus two from: GatesheadBrackley Fylde Chorley Kidderminster Southport -- And two from:Dorking Ebbsfleet MaidstoneOxford City Dartford Chippenham Dulwich Hamlet St Albans I'm sure you mean well but that is such a shit post, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: You say this for obvious reasons, however. Let's just say we get what we want this summer new owners coming I'm with a plan that they actually execute a new manager with a host of new signings that come together and we have a real go at going up (and when I say a real go I mean we go into the last game of the season with a chance of going up, not a flirtation with the play offs then falling away a real go) then suddenly these trips to these outposts that we've never been to before suddenly and start to look enticing. I get what you're saying and maybe I will change view if things pan out as you outline Right now I can't see going to places that sound like they are straight of an Enid Blyton novel anything near "enticing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On reflection, @oafcmetty, I should apologise, I think my post above was badly worded. I'm with @Chaddyexile84, who's put it better than I did. Like him I just can't get excited at the thought of playing anybody, anywhere, in the National League. It really makes me feel miserable! I appreciate you're trying to stay positive, as we all must. It's bloody difficult though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 No offence taken - I'm past the point of caring about our league position, just want our club back, and to enjoy some fun away days. Bring on Dorking I say, we'll batter them (cue 2-0 defeat opening day next season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Sloshed Joe said: I’m looking forwards to Wealdstone (a) and the meeting of minds that will be Birkett v The Raider Where do Weadstone play these days? When I lived in Harrow they played there but they sold it and a supermarket was built on the ground. I think they then went to play at Watford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basilrobbie Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 5 hours ago, oafcmetty said: Assuming we go down, it'll open up a whole swathe of new grounds, some of which OAFC will have never have played a competitive fixture at before which is quite exciting. Obviously at the end of the season there'll be some of us who've done "the 92" (I'll be on 91...) - and by this I'm talking about ticking off the club (i.e. if you went to see us play Arsenal at Highbury, it counts), competitive games only (no friendlies), and seeing Oldham play (i.e. no England games count). By my reckoning, of the 23 teams in the Conference next season, there will be between 8 (worst case) and 15 (best case) brand new grounds for us, so the possible range people will be 'on' will be 101-108. Where do you stand? Out of the current 23 in the NL I've done 10, plus 3 from the NLN contenders and 1 from the NLS, so I'll be on something like 102 or so, depending on who goes up/down. For reference (bold = never played): Barnet Altrincham Have you really never played Barnet? We have quite a history with them. As for Alty, we managed to lose at home to them in the FA Cup. Twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, basilrobbie said: Have you really never played Barnet? We have quite a history with them. As for Alty, we managed to lose at home to them in the FA Cup. Twice. Nope, neither of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Wouldn't like to be paying our travel and hotel costs for away days next season in the National league. There are a hell of a lot of Southern teams to play. Which is probably ok for Oasis members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts2 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, 100milesaway said: Wouldn't like to be paying our travel and hotel costs for away days next season in the National league. There are a hell of a lot of Southern teams to play. Which is probably ok for Oasis members. time for a "beardybus" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basilrobbie Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Nope, neither of them We had two years running in the first couple of years after they (Barnet) came up (early 90's) when we were promotion rivals, and we actually beat them in a play-off semi-final. They had Bull and Carter then and scored goals for fun. When we played them in L2 in 2000/01 we lost there 7-0 early in the season ; but we went up and they went down in the end. The new ground is pretty soulless compared with Underhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Just think, if we whoosh straight through the National League we could be 'doing the 130 odd'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy b Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 8 hours ago, oafcmetty said: Assuming we go down, it'll open up a whole swathe of new grounds, some of which OAFC will have never have played a competitive fixture at before which is quite exciting. Obviously at the end of the season there'll be some of us who've done "the 92" (I'll be on 91...) - and by this I'm talking about ticking off the club (i.e. if you went to see us play Arsenal at Highbury, it counts), competitive games only (no friendlies), and seeing Oldham play (i.e. no England games count). By my reckoning, of the 23 teams in the Conference next season, there will be between 8 (worst case) and 15 (best case) brand new grounds for us, so the possible range people will be 'on' will be 101-108. Where do you stand? Out of the current 23 in the NL I've done 10, plus 3 from the NLN contenders and 1 from the NLS, so I'll be on something like 102 or so, depending on who goes up/down. For reference (bold = never played): Halifax Chesterfield StockportBoreham Wood Notts CountyBromley Dagenham Wrexham GrimsbySolihull Yeovil TorquayEastleigh Woking Barnet Altrincham AldershotWealdstone SouthendMaidenhead Weymouth King's LynnDover -- Plus two from: GatesheadBrackley Fylde Chorley Kidderminster Southport -- And two from:Dorking Ebbsfleet MaidstoneOxford City Dartford Chippenham Dulwich Hamlet St Albans Imagine Altrincham away. That will be awesome. Other highlights will be chorley, st albans; Southend and Halifax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Andy b said: Imagine Altrincham away. That will be awesome. Other highlights will be chorley, st albans; Southend and Halifax In what universe is a trip to Southend a highlight of anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Least we can get pissed whilst watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy b Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: In what universe is a trip to Southend a highlight of anything? Ha ha. You are right. I read Southport ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: Just think, if we whoosh straight through the National League we could be 'doing the 130 odd'... We may have a claim on having played the most different clubs in competitive fixtures. Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy b said: Imagine Altrincham away. That will be awesome. Other highlights will be chorley, st albans; Southend and Halifax I'm with the naysayers on this thread, but I drive through Chorely quite a bit and man there's a lot of pubs. Station's quite near the ground too. I fear many of these supposedly "exciting' trips will be in grounds in the middle of nowhere in towns (villages?) unaccustomed to football crowds.... like Forest fucking Green. We need to stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Dave_Og said: In what universe is a trip to Southend a highlight of anything? It’s got the world’s longest pier, tbf, as featured in the Minder credits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtobeWozzer Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, JoeP said: I'm with the naysayers on this thread, but I drive through Chorely quite a bit and man there's a lot of pubs. Station's quite near the ground too. I fear many of these supposedly "exciting' trips will be in grounds in the middle of nowhere in towns (villages?) unaccustomed to football crowds.... like Forest fucking Green. We need to stay up. I went to Chorley v Halifax a couple of years back when we were down south somewhere, mainly due to Pete Wild being Halifax manager. I can confirm there are plenty of pubs. There’s a cracking food offering in the ground (Magpie’s nest) but it’s in the home end so Won’t get to use it. The away end is about 20 yards wide so the chances of getting a ticket are slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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