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    Macauley Bonne

    Passed the Comoros islands a few times in the 60's and 70' in the RN. Looking through the binoculars it seemed to appear idyllic, surprised the holiday industry didn't pick up on it. I didn't know of the violent recent history.
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    The Recruitment "Department"

    As I say again if a player doesn't want to come here what do you do?
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    The Official Morecambe Match Thread (Sponsored by a returning Josh Andrews "for all your playoff desperation needs")

    Another team on a losing streak. We seem to specialise in ending those.
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    Big Coat required

    Outside of rush hour BR as it was known were pretty good. When I left the Royal Navy in 1975 I was issued with a ticket from Plymouth to Aberdeen, I took 7 or 8 days to get there breaking my journey in Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Try doing that today.
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    The Recruitment "Department"

    It's surprising how many games you have to see to find players that fit what you are looking for. Then find out if they are available at the right price. The task is never ending. Then they have to be persuaded to come here, I bet there are more no's than yes's, to that question.
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    The Recruitment "Department"

    Good players, leaders and goalscorers are rarely on the market, even if they were they would be looking above our level. Most clubs have problems with recruitment.(name a club who haven't signed a dud) Getting a player to move far from home, convincing him dropping a league or two will be better...
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    Kick Off Times

    Shades of ITV digital. How many will tune in to watch Huddersfield play Bristol City on a Friday night? Not that many I think. It's all about ratings. EFL lawyers need to negotiate a cast iron deal this time, or it will all end in tears.
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    The Official Grimsby Town Match Thread (Sponsored by Methylenedioxymethamphetamine "for all your wild optimism needs")

    This was close to, if not the best performance of the season. In the second half the ball would just not go into the net. Of the starting 11 nobody had a bad game, though the subs had little time to get into rhythm of the play. Overall it entertaining with more skill and endeavour than any...
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    The Official AFC Wimbledon Match Thread (Sponsored by The Closest Away Day "for all your "At Least We'll be Home Early..." needs)

    Full clear out? Be careful what you wish for, The replacements on that scale could be costly, A totally new regime will have to settle quickly, sign better player's and get them to gel and playing well ASAP. Not an easy call. Who will advise Brad and Shannon?
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    Connor Wickham

    Transfer fees are not always paid upfront, Andrews could well be spread over a period of time.
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