Opening day

[Gary the Enfield]

Surprised how much people are looking forward to playing Freedman's team, considering how comprehensively they f*cked us last time.

Boxing Day in Rotherham - there's the stuff of dreams.

For those of us down this end of the landmass: Pity McDons is on a Tuesday, that might make it logistically difficult; same goes for Ipswich. Relative paucity of early southern fixtures might force me to QPR, despite it being overpriced, in a shithole and an almost inevitable home win. Two Tuesday-night London aways, to Charlton and Brentford, that's gotta hurt for northerners. At least Brighton's a Saturday, although in February, so it'll be nippy. And as noted, Fulham away is a very aesthetically pleasing finale...

Boxing Day In Rotherham and Blackburn at home on the 28th will be a great Christmas.

Hope to get more games this year. Last season I just didn't have the heart. So QPR Charlton Brentford, Reading and Brighton are all on. Can't do MK as I'm on holiday. Fulham last day will be a cracker. On for that definitely.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Last season I just didn't have the heart.

Same here. And, apparently, on the pitch (except mid-Oct to mid-Jan).

[Bruce Rioja]

Fulham away last day of the season

My favourite away day by a country mile. Recently we've had to play them there on a weeknight and whatnot all too often. Absolutely perfect end of season game for me, regardless of what there might be to play for.

The first pint is on me!

PS it's an early kick off.

Oh goody. We'd better inform the people at the Eight Bells.

[Bruce Rioja]

Fulham away last day of the season

My favourite away day by a country mile. Recently we've had to play them there on a weeknight and whatnot all too often. Absolutely perfect end of season game for me, regardless of what there might be to play for.

And will the Rioja hot rod be fired up for Middlesbrough?

It will indeed. Is that you reserving a spot, Harry?

[Harry Genshaw]

Fulham away last day of the season

My favourite away day by a country mile. Recently we've had to play them there on a weeknight and whatnot all too often. Absolutely perfect end of season game for me, regardless of what there might be to play for.

And will the Rioja hot rod be fired up for Middlesbrough?

It will indeed. Is that you reserving a spot, Harry?

Oo yes please. Top man

[Jugs]

Surprised how much people are looking forward to playing Freedman's team, considering how comprehensively they f*cked us last time.

Boxing Day in Rotherham - there's the stuff of dreams.

For those of us down this end of the landmass: Pity McDons is on a Tuesday, that might make it logistically difficult; same goes for Ipswich. Relative paucity of early southern fixtures might force me to QPR, despite it being overpriced, in a shithole and an almost inevitable home win. Two Tuesday-night London aways, to Charlton and Brentford, that's gotta hurt for northerners. At least Brighton's a Saturday, although in February, so it'll be nippy. And as noted, Fulham away is a very aesthetically pleasing finale...

I'll be heading down to Brentford again. It was fantastic last season and this will be the last chance to enjoy the terraces of Griffin Park before they move.

Plus, you can go down early on the Tuesday by train and just make a day of it

[Bruce Rioja]

Oo yes please. Top man

I'm just wondering if Mrs Genshaw, Mrs Paddock and the nearly Not Mrs Bob fancy something of a bake-off? Mrs the White is currently in pole position having, over the past year, supplied me with a constant stream of utterly delicious home-made jams, marmalades and chutneys.

When it comes to accepting a bribe - I am Sepp Blatter.

[Bijou Bob]

Oo yes please. Top man

I'm just wondering if Mrs Genshaw, Mrs Paddock and the nearly Not Mrs Bob fancy something of a bake-off? Mrs the White is currently in pole position having, over the past year, supplied me with a constant stream of utterly delicious home-made jams, marmalades and chutneys.

When it comes to accepting a bribe - I am Sepp Blatter.

Never mind Mrs Genshaw, Harry himself makes a very good fruitcake....

Before we get all excited, perhaps we should seek advice from a local expert as to what visitors to Middlesbrough and surrounding environs are likely to find........

[Bruce Rioja]

Oo yes please. Top man

I'm just wondering if Mrs Genshaw, Mrs Paddock and the nearly Not Mrs Bob fancy something of a bake-off? Mrs the White is currently in pole position having, over the past year, supplied me with a constant stream of utterly delicious home-made jams, marmalades and chutneys.

When it comes to accepting a bribe - I am Sepp Blatter.

Never mind Mrs Genshaw, Harry himself makes a very good fruitcake....

Before we get all excited, perhaps we should seek advice from a local expert as to what visitors to Middlesbrough and surrounding environs are likely to find........

Parmos. Each of us has to have one!

There isn't anything near the stadium, bar airbourne particulates!

[bobo the clown]

Always Hopeless will advise. He stays in Yarm and works near Smog land 5 days a week.

Hey ..... now then .... I have an idea ....

[Bruce Rioja]

Always Hopeless will advise. He stays in Yarm and works near Smog land 5 days a week.

Hey ..... now then .... I have an idea ....

Well, if a decent nosebag's in order then I can heartily recommend The George at Piercebridge for lunch. Nowt over-the-top, but really well worth it. I think I've mentioned it on here before. In it is the 'Grandfather's clock' which is reputedly the inspiration for the song.

[Burnden Paddock]

Oo yes please. Top man

I'm just wondering if Mrs Genshaw, Mrs Paddock and the nearly Not Mrs Bob fancy something of a bake-off? Mrs the White is currently in pole position having, over the past year, supplied me with a constant stream of utterly delicious home-made jams, marmalades and chutneys.

When it comes to accepting a bribe - I am Sepp Blatter.

About as subtle as a house brick to the face!

[Harry Genshaw]

It's my birthday that day and Mrs Gs just informed me we're spending that weekend in the lakes. On the upside you guys have dodged a bullet. You won't have to sample her attempts at baking .

[bobo the clown]

Always Hopeless will advise. He stays in Yarm and works near Smog land 5 days a week.

Hey ..... now then .... I have an idea ....

Well, if a decent nosebag's in order then I can heartily recommend The George at Piercebridge for lunch. Nowt over-the-top, but really well worth it. I think I've mentioned it on here before. In it is the 'Grandfather's clock' which is reputedly the inspiration for the song.

I watched us play Yeovil away in the League Cup whilst there.

A game noteworthy mostly for it being Hierro full debut.

Nice wee place. But Yarm's the place for me. Lovely village and more eateries and drinkers than are stricken necessary.

[Bijou Bob]

To be honest, I'd far sooner do mk dons me self the following week. Not been to the stadium there, although MK has little if anything to recommend it.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

To be honest, I'd far sooner do mk dons me self the following week. Not been to the stadium there, although MK has little if anything to recommend it.

Roundabouts?

[boltonboris]

MK Dons won't get a penny of my hard-earned

[bobo the clown]

To be honest, I'd far sooner do mk dons me self the following week. Not been to the stadium there, although MK has little if anything to recommend it.

Roundabouts?

... & Michelle. Don't overlook Michelle.

... & Gill, seeing as you're asking. Oh ... & Sonja. B-Hell ... I almost forgot Sonja.

... & then there's the other delights such as Stoney Stratford, or Woburn, which is fantastic.

[Worthy4England]

To be honest, I'd far sooner do mk dons me self the following week. Not been to the stadium there, although MK has little if anything to recommend it.

Roundabouts?

... & Michelle. Don't overlook Michelle.

... & Gill, seeing as you're asking. Oh ... & Sonja. B-Hell ... I almost forgot Sonja.

... & then there's the other delights such as Stoney Stratford, or Woburn, which is fantastic.

Some decent nosebag in Stoney and decent golf at Woburn. Town Centre is a bit of a mare.

[Bruce Rioja]

To be honest, I'd far sooner do mk dons me self the following week. Not been to the stadium there, although MK has little if anything to recommend it.

I used to work for a company based in MK. I got lost on the way in to my first meeting so rang in to tell them. Our receptionist asked me "What are you near?" My answer "Absolutely nothing of note" didn't really help.

You know the rules, Bobby. First away game, regardless as to where it is. Are you in or are you fannying out?

Oh, and MKD's new stadium is even more of a faceless rent-o-kit bland to the power of 10 shitpiece than Boro's.