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slightfold
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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 2:48 pm
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Congratulations to Sutton on winning the National League by beating Hartlepool 3-0. Mind you they will have to rip up their 3G pitch, as did Harrogate Town, to kick off their new campaign. |
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Pete’s Picture Palace Forum Moderator
Joined: 19 Feb 2013 Posts: 4223 Location: Wallington Surrey
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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 3:15 pm
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As a long-term resident of the Borough of Sutton, I can't tell you how proud I am of the club to have done this after 123 years of existence. They have long been my "second team" and I have been to GGL many times. But I never expected this to happen. It's amazing.
However, not only will they have to rip their 3G pitch up, they will have to:-
Plant a grass pitch and hope it grows in time for next season - chances are they will be playing 2 or 3 home games at maybe Wimbledon or Palace.
Employ groundsmen rather than a maintenance man.
Hire or buy mowing equipment and somewhere to store it.
Hire a training ground.
Lose all income from hiring pitch out 24/7 (including to Sutton Common Rovers and Wimbledon Ladies, etc).
And all that for a chance to join the biggest and best league on the planet. What an exciting moment in the history of a great little club! Congratulations to all concerned.
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Brem75
Joined: 08 May 2011 Posts: 46 Location: Poynton, Cheshire
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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 7:49 pm
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Well done to Sutton. The league table never lies. Lets hope my beloved County (Stockport) can join them in the EFL. |
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derby1884 Forum Moderator
Joined: 05 Aug 2012 Posts: 3529 Location: the very western edge of Aberdeen
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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 9:02 pm
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Delighted for them - a club with a bit of history joining the EFL (rather than those johnny-come-latelies like FGR, Stevenage and Crawley!)
I thought they would run out of steam eventually and be overtaken by one of the ex-Lge clubs but good for them.
Hope they draw Palace in the League Cup, Pete. _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/derby1884/sets/ |
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HendonHotshots
Joined: 30 May 2013 Posts: 127
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tufcprogs
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 2:12 am
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Well played Sutton, congratulations. It was Torquay who ran out of steam with 3 draws in their final 3.
Home advantage 1 leg semi final it is then with the final at Wem-ber... oh wait, Ashton Gate, Bristol. |
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Fishy
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 9:28 am
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Great news for Sutton! Helped in no small part by one of our youngsters on loan: Isaac Olaofe - 16 goals this season.
What a great finish to have over 1000 fans at the ground as well.
https://newsatden.co.uk/80466-millwall-forward-hits-16th-goal-of-season-to-help-south-londons-sutton-to-historic-promotion/
Living in Cornwall I was a bit torn between Sutton (because of the Millwall connection) and Torquay for winning the league. Now Torquay will get my total support for the final run in! _________________ Millwall league AWAYS wanted
45/6 Newport; Swansea; Leicester.
47/8 Coventry.
48/9 Newport.
49/0 Walsall; Exeter.
50/1 Port Vale.
51/2 Port Vale 1/5.
52/3 Swindon. |
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se20blue
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 10:11 am
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Ian
Where will your support be if Bromley manage to get in the play offs with Alex Mitchell earning rave reviews ? _________________ Ipswich Town programmes required,please message me if you are able to help
9/2/46 Norwich City A
29/3/47 Port Vale A |
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martino
Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 2166 Location: Beautiful downtown Goostrey, Cheshire
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 10:26 am
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Talking of Sutton United, Dario Gradi was my sports master when I attended Glyn Grammar School, Epsom circa 1965 for a couple of years.
At that time he was a regular in the famous Sutton United team at that time.
I remember him out training every lunchtime but he never managed to improve my footballing skills!!
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Fishy
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 10:35 am
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se20blue wrote: |
Ian
Where will your support be if Bromley manage to get in the play offs with Alex Mitchell earning rave reviews ? |
You had to throw a spanner in the works Don ! lol
Football is a moveable feast and I may find myself eating elsewhere....... _________________ Millwall league AWAYS wanted
45/6 Newport; Swansea; Leicester.
47/8 Coventry.
48/9 Newport.
49/0 Walsall; Exeter.
50/1 Port Vale.
51/2 Port Vale 1/5.
52/3 Swindon. |
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realred
Joined: 06 Nov 2009 Posts: 347 Location: Malpas Cheshire
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 11:11 am
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Really friendly club, enjoyed my trips down there with Wrexham.
Lets hope we can join them, unlikely though I think.
Anybody after any Sutton programmes got loads here for sale.
Mainly homes from the early to mid 70's then later national league.
A few aways from the late 60's on.
Drop me a pm if anybody wants a list. |
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Five and In
Joined: 15 Sep 2015 Posts: 1410 Location: Dawlish, Devon
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 12:46 pm
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I can only echo the words already said in this thread.
Well done to Sutton.
I have to admit that I was hoping for Torquay to pip them, but only due to where I now live and the fact I have a lot of Gulls fans as friends.
I will watch Sutton's results with interest next season. |
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