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Thread | Spirerites to be demolished
at 22:10 1 Mar 2026
..destroyed, dismantled, razed, felled, pulverised, decimated, obliterated.
Durham has probably used most, if not all of those in his past Spirerites v U's reviews. All are associated with Durham's fascination with the twisted spire of St Mary and All Saints Church in Chesterfield. One season, when visiting me for the match he insisted we actually visited the church prior to the game as it was within walking distance to Spirites old ground of Saltergate, a very close replica of Layer Road; old, decrepit, puddles in the gents loo, etc...but always had a great atmosphere.
My interest in the Spirites started in 1997 when I lived for several years in Chesterfield and actually watched them winning the FA Cup quarter final v Notts Forest at Saltergate, then Chessie v Middlesborough at Old Trafford 3-3 in the FA cup semi-final after extra time and then the replay at Hillsbrough when they lost 0-3. A great run for a team in the, then Div.3 Hence my long term interest with Spirerites results ever since.
In 2001 Spirerites were promoted to Div.2 from Div.3 and the opening match of season, at which great celebrations were to be had, was against, guess who...the U's. I was actually invited by my next door neighbour to join him in the Directors box for the game. Result, 6-3 to the U's. Great score but not sure if I had let it be known previously that I was lifelong U's supporter before the match I think it became obvious during the match however. Never invited again...strange that! Popular score through the years though.
So what about Tuesday then. Spirerites, like us, have departed their "homely" stadium, and consequently have lost the great atmosphere of the past and have moved to SMH modern new stadium with normal crowds of 8-10k. They will have great support, as no doubt we will have also.
My ideal team would be..(best ever U's lineup)
Percy Ames
Fisher, Fowler, Marshall, Miller,
Rumney, R.Hunt,
Wright, McCleod, B.Hunt, King.
Who the hell are they I hear most of the boarders asking? I know very little about the current squad but ask me anything about the 60's players as above.
For Tuesday and the current squad, who is available, injured, uninjured? Therefore can only guesss at the following line-up
How about
Macey
Tucker Bishop Arujeo Hunt
Read Payne Williams Goodwin
Lisbie Tovide
Subs. Anyone not injured but including Hunt, Terry and definitely Anderson
Where is Mbick? Does anyone know because we are sure missing his influence, pace and goalscoring ability up front.
Chessie v U's matches have featured lots of goals historically and obviously our big home win will probably still be in their minds. So don't be surprised if they come at us early to make a point. However, our recent away form; thinking of Grimsby, Walsall and Notts County all of which I attended would be nice. However given our result and that of Chessie on Saturday I am going for a 0-0 draw which also let's me out of forecasting a goalscorer.
Great journey and a great game for all travelling. If I am able to make it to the match, this season is my daughter's treat to me, so I will be sat with her in the "home" end. If you happen to see somebody being escorted out from the home end during the match then it just maybe........me!
Well, that's it and my great respects paid to my bestest mate Durham Exile. Not anywhere near up to the brilliance of a Durham review but best I could do guys. |
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Reply | Happy League 2025/26 Week 31 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 28th February 12.30
at 19:00 26 Feb 2026
Burnley 0 Brentford 2
Newcastle United 1 Everton 1
Coventry City 3 Stoke City 1
QPR 1 Sheffield United 1
Doncaster Rovers 1 Cardiff City 2
Lincoln City 3 Blackpool 0
Rotherham United 1 Plymouth Argyle 1
Stevenage Town 2 Stockport County 1
Cambridge United 2 MK Dons 1
Fleetwood Town 2 Newport County 0 |
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Reply | A Clean Sweep
at 09:54 18 Feb 2026
Does your missus look a postings on Usual do you know? |
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Reply | CUFC vs CUFC Take 2
at 18:13 17 Feb 2026
Glad to say as an "exiled" supporter I was at all of the following
Away to “Man U beating” Grimsby and wins 1-2!
Deliver a phenomenal away performance at “Pre-Christmas” Walsall winning 0-2 Blow Notts County out of the water in a 1-3 demolition! |
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Reply | Today's the day!
at 15:58 14 Feb 2026
Can't help think that Proscecco and cake is a definite alternative to an afternoon at Barrow! |
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Reply | Today's the day!
at 12:50 13 Feb 2026
My wife and I were there at the clock end. My wife being 5'2" saw nothing of the game but the atmosphere was unbelievable. We rushed home to watch telly to convince ourselves of what we had seen really happened. [Post edited 13 Feb 12:54]
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Reply | Happy League 2025/26 Week 28 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 7th February 12.31
at 15:38 3 Feb 2026
Bournemouth 2 Aston Villa 1
Fulham 1 Everton 1
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Chelsea 2
Preston North End 2 Portsmouth 0
Port Vale 0 Bolton Wanderers 2
Northampton Town 1 Stevenage Town 2
Plymouth Argyle 1 Lincoln City 2
Swindon Town 2 Oldham Athletic 1
Cheltenham Town 1 Mk Dons 2
Walsall 1 Barnet 1 |
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Reply | U's Steam Into Railwaymen Territory
at 15:33 31 Jan 2026
Have we signed another Lisbie?
We seem by BBC to have one on the pitch and another on the bench..with different squad numbers. Am I missing something here?
Yep,now I understand, we do have two K. Lisbies [Post edited 31 Jan 15:37]
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Reply | Youth Cup draw .
at 20:05 22 Jan 2026
U's lost 2-1 tonight..
No Man U fixture |
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Reply | Happy League 2025/26 Week 26 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 24th January 15.00
at 18:51 22 Jan 2026
Burnley 0 Tottenham Hotspur 1
Blackburn Rovers 1 Watford 2
Hull City 2 Swansea City 0
Leicester City 2 Oxford United 1
Doncaster Rovers 1 Wigan Athletic 1
Port Vale 0 Exeter City 2
Stevenage Town 0 Mansfield Town 2
MK Dons 3 Shrewsbury Town 1
Walsall 2 Accrington Stanley 0 |
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Reply | Gills to be left gasping as 2025 closes
at 10:03 22 Jan 2026
We'll have to agree to disagree on this then Wessex.
Just think we need more control from management which could then manifest itself to the team on the pitch.  |
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Reply | Gills to be left gasping as 2025 closes
at 19:02 21 Jan 2026
So Danny will be paying the £9k on behalf of the U's.
He really should learn to control himself. How many yellow cards has he accumulated this season so far. It gives the wrong impression to the players. |
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