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7:00pm Thursday 24th May 2007

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By Simon Parker »

City fans are urged to climb aboard the Stuart McCall bandwagon as the club unveiled the cheapest season tickets in the country.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at the Intersonic Stadium and chairman Julian Rhodes is predicting a huge take-up.

Adults, including senior citizens, will pay only £138, youngsters aged 11 to 15 cost £69 and it is free for under-11s.

"The whole idea is to create a great atmosphere now, especially with Stuart coming back," said Rhodes.

"It would be nice to think the fans will back him by taking up the offer and providing him with as much money as possible for his player budget for next season.

"As I said to Stuart when convincing him to take his first managerial position here, he may be starting at the lowest level of professional football but he will have a stadium full of fans backing him to the hilt.

"It is the best possible chance of being successful in his first year. He's got a lot of hard work to do with plenty of wheeling and dealing but he is confident we can hit the ground running.

"Our fans can certainly play their part and I would like to think we will be the best supported team in the division."

Application forms are being sent out to all 7,000 fans who pledged their support when the offer was launched in the T&A, as well as existing season-ticket holders. But the cut-price deal is open to anyone.

Rhodes added: "We are hopeful that thousands more on top of those people who have pledged will also come down. We want to make it as easy as possible for anyone who has not bought one before.

"Obviously, current season-ticket holders will have their seats reserved but we will select the best ones available for those who aren't sure where to go.

"It's all about encouraging as many people to come and support their team as possible at the start of what hopefully will be an exciting time for the club."

City's 25-year season-ticket holders will be given a separate deal costing £100, which includes an upgrade into the supporters' suite of their choice. That works out slightly cheaper than the 75 per cent they would have had to pay in the original proposal put to them for League Two.

Fans wanting to watch from the Bantams Bar or the Chairman's and Patrons' suites can do so for an extra £100 on top of their ticket price.

Supporters can also decide to spread the cost of a season ticket over eight monthly payments at £20 a time.

The special offer will run until the end of July. Season-tickets bought after that will double in price to £276.

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Darryl, BD2 says...
9:33pm Thu 24 May 07

I for one am shouting this deal from the rooftops, I am doing my best to persuade friends who have never had a season ticket before to buy one, so far I think I've got 3 people on board, if everyone does the same we'll have an amazing fanbase & buzzing stadium. WE can make VP a fortress, and lift the lads on the pitch, come on everyone, it's cheaper than going to Guiseley or Farsley!!! CTID

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Darryl, BD2 says...
9:33pm Thu 24 May 07

I for one am shouting this deal from the rooftops, I am doing my best to persuade friends who have never had a season ticket before to buy one, so far I think I've got 3 people on board, if everyone does the same we'll have an amazing fanbase & buzzing stadium. WE can make VP a fortress, and lift the lads on the pitch, come on everyone, it's cheaper than going to Guiseley or Farsley!!! CTID

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Darryl, BD2 says...
9:33pm Thu 24 May 07

I for one am shouting this deal from the rooftops, I am doing my best to persuade friends who have never had a season ticket before to buy one, so far I think I've got 3 people on board, if everyone does the same we'll have an amazing fanbase & buzzing stadium. WE can make VP a fortress, and lift the lads on the pitch, come on everyone, it's cheaper than going to Guiseley or Farsley!!! CTID

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Darryl, BD2 says...
9:33pm Thu 24 May 07

I for one am shouting this deal from the rooftops, I am doing my best to persuade friends who have never had a season ticket before to buy one, so far I think I've got 3 people on board, if everyone does the same we'll have an amazing fanbase & buzzing stadium. WE can make VP a fortress, and lift the lads on the pitch, come on everyone, it's cheaper than going to Guiseley or Farsley!!! CTID

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Andrew Bairsto, Bradford says...
7:31am Fri 25 May 07

A ploy to get some extra cash in before they go into admin again.Then the cheap tickets will prove a little expensive.

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Andrew Bairsto, Bradford says...
7:31am Fri 25 May 07

A ploy to get some extra cash in before they go into admin again.Then the cheap tickets will prove a little expensive.

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Andrew Bairsto, Bradford says...
7:31am Fri 25 May 07

A ploy to get some extra cash in before they go into admin again.Then the cheap tickets will prove a little expensive.

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Andrew Bairsto, Bradford says...
7:31am Fri 25 May 07

A ploy to get some extra cash in before they go into admin again.Then the cheap tickets will prove a little expensive.

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Bantamspaul, Bristol says...
7:36am Fri 25 May 07

Andrew
and I thought I was cynical!Thanks for your support - we need more like you

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Bantamspaul, Bristol says...
7:36am Fri 25 May 07

Andrew
and I thought I was cynical!Thanks for your support - we need more like you

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Bantamspaul, Bristol says...
7:36am Fri 25 May 07

Andrew
and I thought I was cynical!Thanks for your support - we need more like you

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Bantamspaul, Bristol says...
7:36am Fri 25 May 07

Andrew
and I thought I was cynical!Thanks for your support - we need more like you

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Paul, Bristol says...
8:29am Fri 25 May 07

This is great news - only need to go to 7 games and its saved money - BantamsPaul- where in Bristol are you, thought I was the only one here

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Paul, Bristol says...
8:29am Fri 25 May 07

This is great news - only need to go to 7 games and its saved money - BantamsPaul- where in Bristol are you, thought I was the only one here

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Paul, Bristol says...
8:29am Fri 25 May 07

This is great news - only need to go to 7 games and its saved money - BantamsPaul- where in Bristol are you, thought I was the only one here

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Paul, Bristol says...
8:29am Fri 25 May 07

This is great news - only need to go to 7 games and its saved money - BantamsPaul- where in Bristol are you, thought I was the only one here

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Bantam Dave, Bradord says...
9:41am Fri 25 May 07

For heavens sake Andrew Bairstow, lighten up you miserable b*****. You're obviously the sort of bloke that if you found £100 in the street you would moan that it wasn't £200.

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Bantam Dave, Bradord says...
9:41am Fri 25 May 07

For heavens sake Andrew Bairstow, lighten up you miserable b*****. You're obviously the sort of bloke that if you found £100 in the street you would moan that it wasn't £200.

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Bantam Dave, Bradord says...
9:41am Fri 25 May 07

For heavens sake Andrew Bairstow, lighten up you miserable b*****. You're obviously the sort of bloke that if you found £100 in the street you would moan that it wasn't £200.

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Bantam Dave, Bradord says...
9:41am Fri 25 May 07

For heavens sake Andrew Bairstow, lighten up you miserable b*****. You're obviously the sort of bloke that if you found £100 in the street you would moan that it wasn't £200.

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Big Man, Queensbury says...
9:59am Fri 25 May 07

Mr Bairstow I suspect ur a bitter beeston united fan, there only one west yorks club in admin this end of season and that isnt us. Fool!

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Big Man, Queensbury says...
9:59am Fri 25 May 07

Mr Bairstow I suspect ur a bitter beeston united fan, there only one west yorks club in admin this end of season and that isnt us. Fool!

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Big Man, Queensbury says...
9:59am Fri 25 May 07

Mr Bairstow I suspect ur a bitter beeston united fan, there only one west yorks club in admin this end of season and that isnt us. Fool!

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Big Man, Queensbury says...
9:59am Fri 25 May 07

Mr Bairstow I suspect ur a bitter beeston united fan, there only one west yorks club in admin this end of season and that isnt us. Fool!

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Darryl, BD2 says...
10:01am Fri 25 May 07

Andrew....maybe all the positive comments are a ploy to get reticent supporters back to VP, maybe the extra money might just be for team building, maybe you are a c**k. Besides £6 to see my team, in admin or not looks to be a bargain, as they would still be playing, I think you were meaning the company being 'wound up', therefore no games being played, get your negative facts right and crawl back under the stone from which you came....and no doubt we'll be hearing you shouting 'City 'till I die' at the end of the season when we're pushing for promotion...after probably having to pay £17 to get in.....muppet. CTID

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Darryl, BD2 says...
10:01am Fri 25 May 07

Andrew....maybe all the positive comments are a ploy to get reticent supporters back to VP, maybe the extra money might just be for team building, maybe you are a c**k. Besides £6 to see my team, in admin or not looks to be a bargain, as they would still be playing, I think you were meaning the company being 'wound up', therefore no games being played, get your negative facts right and crawl back under the stone from which you came....and no doubt we'll be hearing you shouting 'City 'till I die' at the end of the season when we're pushing for promotion...after probably having to pay £17 to get in.....muppet. CTID

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Darryl, BD2 says...
10:01am Fri 25 May 07

Andrew....maybe all the positive comments are a ploy to get reticent supporters back to VP, maybe the extra money might just be for team building, maybe you are a c**k. Besides £6 to see my team, in admin or not looks to be a bargain, as they would still be playing, I think you were meaning the company being 'wound up', therefore no games being played, get your negative facts right and crawl back under the stone from which you came....and no doubt we'll be hearing you shouting 'City 'till I die' at the end of the season when we're pushing for promotion...after probably having to pay £17 to get in.....muppet. CTID

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Darryl, BD2 says...
10:01am Fri 25 May 07

Andrew....maybe all the positive comments are a ploy to get reticent supporters back to VP, maybe the extra money might just be for team building, maybe you are a c**k. Besides £6 to see my team, in admin or not looks to be a bargain, as they would still be playing, I think you were meaning the company being 'wound up', therefore no games being played, get your negative facts right and crawl back under the stone from which you came....and no doubt we'll be hearing you shouting 'City 'till I die' at the end of the season when we're pushing for promotion...after probably having to pay £17 to get in.....muppet. CTID

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Big Man, Queensbury says...
10:02am Fri 25 May 07

Anyone heard any reliable news on players coming in? Can't wait for McCall to influence Benthams game.. He could be our star next season

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Big Man, Queensbury says...
10:02am Fri 25 May 07

Anyone heard any reliable news on players coming in? Can't wait for McCall to influence Benthams game.. He could be our star next season

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Big Man, Queensbury says...
10:02am Fri 25 May 07

Anyone heard any reliable news on players coming in? Can't wait for McCall to influence Benthams game.. He could be our star next season

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Big Man, Queensbury says...
10:02am Fri 25 May 07

Anyone heard any reliable news on players coming in? Can't wait for McCall to influence Benthams game.. He could be our star next season

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Nick, says...
10:10am Fri 25 May 07

Yes this is yet more brilliant news. I was one of the first to sign up for this campaign,with no heitation what so ever. I will allways support this club no matter what, or where we are in the leagues. This andrew guy is one of these mindless untrue city fans. Thankfully most city fans are great and I thank you. I am so happy now McCall is on board we can now start to climb the leagues again. I feel that the good times are on the way back.maybe a new investor round the corner.McCall will attrct investment himdelf and may even be putting in his own cash too, sources say. If there was nothing round the corner then McCall would not be here. COME ON CITY! I AM SO HAPPY AND PROUD

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Nick, says...
10:10am Fri 25 May 07

Yes this is yet more brilliant news. I was one of the first to sign up for this campaign,with no heitation what so ever. I will allways support this club no matter what, or where we are in the leagues. This andrew guy is one of these mindless untrue city fans. Thankfully most city fans are great and I thank you. I am so happy now McCall is on board we can now start to climb the leagues again. I feel that the good times are on the way back.maybe a new investor round the corner.McCall will attrct investment himdelf and may even be putting in his own cash too, sources say. If there was nothing round the corner then McCall would not be here. COME ON CITY! I AM SO HAPPY AND PROUD

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Nick, says...
10:10am Fri 25 May 07

Yes this is yet more brilliant news. I was one of the first to sign up for this campaign,with no heitation what so ever. I will allways support this club no matter what, or where we are in the leagues. This andrew guy is one of these mindless untrue city fans. Thankfully most city fans are great and I thank you. I am so happy now McCall is on board we can now start to climb the leagues again. I feel that the good times are on the way back.maybe a new investor round the corner.McCall will attrct investment himdelf and may even be putting in his own cash too, sources say. If there was nothing round the corner then McCall would not be here. COME ON CITY! I AM SO HAPPY AND PROUD

Report this post »

Nick, says...
10:10am Fri 25 May 07

Yes this is yet more brilliant news. I was one of the first to sign up for this campaign,with no heitation what so ever. I will allways support this club no matter what, or where we are in the leagues. This andrew guy is one of these mindless untrue city fans. Thankfully most city fans are great and I thank you. I am so happy now McCall is on board we can now start to climb the leagues again. I feel that the good times are on the way back.maybe a new investor round the corner.McCall will attrct investment himdelf and may even be putting in his own cash too, sources say. If there was nothing round the corner then McCall would not be here. COME ON CITY! I AM SO HAPPY AND PROUD

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Big lad, says...
11:43am Fri 25 May 07

Yeah man my £138 is on its way down to city

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Big lad, says...
11:43am Fri 25 May 07

Yeah man my £138 is on its way down to city

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Big lad, says...
11:43am Fri 25 May 07

Yeah man my £138 is on its way down to city

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Big lad, says...
11:43am Fri 25 May 07

Yeah man my £138 is on its way down to city

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waterside, saltaire says...
12:11pm Fri 25 May 07

and now how about restoration of all teh schools deals--25p per ticket:half price food and drinks whilst they are the ground--maybe a school team of the week who get to meet players before the match on the pitch etc etc

lets get the initiatives going going pre season so that we can get record gates for the division and atmosphere at the ground--

come on JR there are loads of initiatives which need to be looked at to start getting revenue rolling, the team building and teh club restoring etc etcetc

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waterside, saltaire says...
12:11pm Fri 25 May 07

and now how about restoration of all teh schools deals--25p per ticket:half price food and drinks whilst they are the ground--maybe a school team of the week who get to meet players before the match on the pitch etc etc

lets get the initiatives going going pre season so that we can get record gates for the division and atmosphere at the ground--

come on JR there are loads of initiatives which need to be looked at to start getting revenue rolling, the team building and teh club restoring etc etcetc

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waterside, saltaire says...
12:11pm Fri 25 May 07

and now how about restoration of all teh schools deals--25p per ticket:half price food and drinks whilst they are the ground--maybe a school team of the week who get to meet players before the match on the pitch etc etc

lets get the initiatives going going pre season so that we can get record gates for the division and atmosphere at the ground--

come on JR there are loads of initiatives which need to be looked at to start getting revenue rolling, the team building and teh club restoring etc etcetc

Report this post »

waterside, saltaire says...
12:11pm Fri 25 May 07

and now how about restoration of all teh schools deals--25p per ticket:half price food and drinks whilst they are the ground--maybe a school team of the week who get to meet players before the match on the pitch etc etc

lets get the initiatives going going pre season so that we can get record gates for the division and atmosphere at the ground--

come on JR there are loads of initiatives which need to be looked at to start getting revenue rolling, the team building and teh club restoring etc etcetc

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Ja y Bee, Eccy says...
12:33pm Fri 25 May 07

Andrew Bairstow - why don't you just f*** off you sad tw@??

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Ja y Bee, Eccy says...
12:33pm Fri 25 May 07

Andrew Bairstow - why don't you just f*** off you sad tw@??

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Ja y Bee, Eccy says...
12:33pm Fri 25 May 07

Andrew Bairstow - why don't you just f*** off you sad tw@??

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Ja y Bee, Eccy says...
12:33pm Fri 25 May 07

Andrew Bairstow - why don't you just f*** off you sad tw@??

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Nick Chapman, London says...
4:18am Sat 26 May 07

I'm gonna buy a couple and drive up every week. If I can, so can everyone more local. Let's all get behind JR and the Ginger Messiah!

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Nick Chapman, London says...
4:18am Sat 26 May 07

I'm gonna buy a couple and drive up every week. If I can, so can everyone more local. Let's all get behind JR and the Ginger Messiah!

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Nick Chapman, London says...
4:18am Sat 26 May 07

I'm gonna buy a couple and drive up every week. If I can, so can everyone more local. Let's all get behind JR and the Ginger Messiah!

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Nick Chapman, London says...
4:18am Sat 26 May 07

I'm gonna buy a couple and drive up every week. If I can, so can everyone more local. Let's all get behind JR and the Ginger Messiah!

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ashton, shipley says...
6:11pm Sat 26 May 07

great news about season tickets on sale. just one gripe. As a fan in the Bantams Bar why do I have to pay an extra £100 when in previous years it was £50. That was kept quiet amid all the hype.

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ashton, shipley says...
6:11pm Sat 26 May 07

great news about season tickets on sale. just one gripe. As a fan in the Bantams Bar why do I have to pay an extra £100 when in previous years it was £50. That was kept quiet amid all the hype.

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ashton, shipley says...
6:11pm Sat 26 May 07

great news about season tickets on sale. just one gripe. As a fan in the Bantams Bar why do I have to pay an extra £100 when in previous years it was £50. That was kept quiet amid all the hype.

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ashton, shipley says...
6:11pm Sat 26 May 07

great news about season tickets on sale. just one gripe. As a fan in the Bantams Bar why do I have to pay an extra £100 when in previous years it was £50. That was kept quiet amid all the hype.

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plumptonplank, lunch break says...
2:10pm Tue 29 May 07

Why not pop up to Eccleshill United all you fans who do not travel away or whenever you do not have a game. We have the cheapest seats in the North East Counties although some of them are damaged. Pie and peas are cheap and finish off with a decent pint in the clubhouse. Support your local non league football team. Pledge yourself to Eccleshill United. We are also looking forward to the new season with a new manager at the helm. All is promising in plumptonland.

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plumptonplank, lunch break says...
2:10pm Tue 29 May 07

Why not pop up to Eccleshill United all you fans who do not travel away or whenever you do not have a game. We have the cheapest seats in the North East Counties although some of them are damaged. Pie and peas are cheap and finish off with a decent pint in the clubhouse. Support your local non league football team. Pledge yourself to Eccleshill United. We are also looking forward to the new season with a new manager at the helm. All is promising in plumptonland.

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plumptonplank, lunch break says...
2:10pm Tue 29 May 07

Why not pop up to Eccleshill United all you fans who do not travel away or whenever you do not have a game. We have the cheapest seats in the North East Counties although some of them are damaged. Pie and peas are cheap and finish off with a decent pint in the clubhouse. Support your local non league football team. Pledge yourself to Eccleshill United. We are also looking forward to the new season with a new manager at the helm. All is promising in plumptonland.

Report this post »

plumptonplank, lunch break says...
2:10pm Tue 29 May 07

Why not pop up to Eccleshill United all you fans who do not travel away or whenever you do not have a game. We have the cheapest seats in the North East Counties although some of them are damaged. Pie and peas are cheap and finish off with a decent pint in the clubhouse. Support your local non league football team. Pledge yourself to Eccleshill United. We are also looking forward to the new season with a new manager at the helm. All is promising in plumptonland.

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paul, s .. city till i die, idle says...
1:34am Wed 30 May 07

i thought my world was ending last season when i watched city get beaten by hudds and then that dreadfull away day at blackpool. then to top it all off relegation it was one to for get but hey look what we have now cheapest tickets ever in the football league, stuart mccall as manager and best of all a new season around the corner things look so much brighter so come on all you bantams lest see you all in this new season and bad luck to l,u,f,c....

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paul, s .. city till i die, idle says...
1:34am Wed 30 May 07

i thought my world was ending last season when i watched city get beaten by hudds and then that dreadfull away day at blackpool. then to top it all off relegation it was one to for get but hey look what we have now cheapest tickets ever in the football league, stuart mccall as manager and best of all a new season around the corner things look so much brighter so come on all you bantams lest see you all in this new season and bad luck to l,u,f,c....

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paul, s .. city till i die, idle says...
1:34am Wed 30 May 07

i thought my world was ending last season when i watched city get beaten by hudds and then that dreadfull away day at blackpool. then to top it all off relegation it was one to for get but hey look what we have now cheapest tickets ever in the football league, stuart mccall as manager and best of all a new season around the corner things look so much brighter so come on all you bantams lest see you all in this new season and bad luck to l,u,f,c....

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paul, s .. city till i die, idle says...
1:34am Wed 30 May 07

i thought my world was ending last season when i watched city get beaten by hudds and then that dreadfull away day at blackpool. then to top it all off relegation it was one to for get but hey look what we have now cheapest tickets ever in the football league, stuart mccall as manager and best of all a new season around the corner things look so much brighter so come on all you bantams lest see you all in this new season and bad luck to l,u,f,c....

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Paul, Chester says...
2:00pm Wed 30 May 07

this is a great offer, which is gonna make VP a fortress for the coming season, let's get behind Stuart and the lads and think positive!!!I am, that's why I'm travelling over from Chester

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Paul, Chester says...
2:00pm Wed 30 May 07

this is a great offer, which is gonna make VP a fortress for the coming season, let's get behind Stuart and the lads and think positive!!!I am, that's why I'm travelling over from Chester

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Paul, Chester says...
2:00pm Wed 30 May 07

this is a great offer, which is gonna make VP a fortress for the coming season, let's get behind Stuart and the lads and think positive!!!I am, that's why I'm travelling over from Chester

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Paul, Chester says...
2:00pm Wed 30 May 07

this is a great offer, which is gonna make VP a fortress for the coming season, let's get behind Stuart and the lads and think positive!!!I am, that's why I'm travelling over from Chester

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Ali Capone, VP says...
9:11pm Wed 30 May 07

plumptonplank wrote:
Why not pop up to Eccleshill United all you fans who do not travel away or whenever you do not have a game. We have the cheapest seats in the North East Counties although some of them are damaged. Pie and peas are cheap and finish off with a decent pint in the clubhouse. Support your local non league football team. Pledge yourself to Eccleshill United. We are also looking forward to the new season with a new manager at the helm. All is promising in plumptonland.
I agree wholeheartedly plumptonplank. Support the grass roots, my 2nd team is Park Avenue and makes a very nice change going to such a game and eating pie and peas in cold weather in the winter...

I LOVE IT.

Bang the drum plumptonplank and good luck from a City supporter/Avenue fan.

Cant really call myself an Avenue supporter as I only go once in a while.

Up the Avenue.

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Ali Capone, VP says...
9:11pm Wed 30 May 07

plumptonplank wrote:
Why not pop up to Eccleshill United all you fans who do not travel away or whenever you do not have a game. We have the cheapest seats in the North East Counties although some of them are damaged. Pie and peas are cheap and finish off with a decent pint in the clubhouse. Support your local non league football team. Pledge yourself to Eccleshill United. We are also looking forward to the new season with a new manager at the helm. All is promising in plumptonland.
I agree wholeheartedly plumptonplank. Support the grass roots, my 2nd team is Park Avenue and makes a very nice change going to such a game and eating pie and peas in cold weather in the winter...

I LOVE IT.

Bang the drum plumptonplank and good luck from a City supporter/Avenue fan.

Cant really call myself an Avenue supporter as I only go once in a while.

Up the Avenue.

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Ali Capone, VP says...
9:11pm Wed 30 May 07

plumptonplank wrote:
Why not pop up to Eccleshill United all you fans who do not travel away or whenever you do not have a game. We have the cheapest seats in the North East Counties although some of them are damaged. Pie and peas are cheap and finish off with a decent pint in the clubhouse. Support your local non league football team. Pledge yourself to Eccleshill United. We are also looking forward to the new season with a new manager at the helm. All is promising in plumptonland.
I agree wholeheartedly plumptonplank. Support the grass roots, my 2nd team is Park Avenue and makes a very nice change going to such a game and eating pie and peas in cold weather in the winter...

I LOVE IT.

Bang the drum plumptonplank and good luck from a City supporter/Avenue fan.

Cant really call myself an Avenue supporter as I only go once in a while.

Up the Avenue.

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