Shrimpsvoices

We have had a turbulent ride over the last week or two, the owners , both outgoing and incoming, have done little, if anything to steady the waters regarding MFC staff or supporters confidence, but in the face of this, the matchday staff have performed in a magnificent manner, the players have provided us with great results, and most importantly JIM BENTLEY has shown us what he is all about, his back has been against the wall, and he has stood his ground, rallied his beleaguered troops and triumphed in a spectacular fashion in two cups, thankyou JIM and all your staff.

Good shout MPH. To get through that group was some achievement. Hopefully we can get a bit of a cup run going along with the FA Cup

I have on occasions been one of the manager's biggest critics but I have to say during this nonsense of the last few weeks he has shown himself to be a big man in every sense. His commitment to the club cannot be questioned. Well done, Jim.

Did tge tinpot trophy have really hood prize money this year and does.anyone know how much?

Also what do you get for getting past first round of the cup is it about 35k.

It's such a shame that the ownership/finance fiasco has over-shadowed two brilliant performances from the lads. They should be immensely proud of themselves to overcome the recent Globe home form curse and the off-the-pitch incompetence of the Board/owners. "Lions led by donkeys" springs to mind!

P/T Indie wrote:Did tge tinpot trophy have really hood prize money this year and does.anyone know how much?

Group stage: £10,000 per win, £5,000 per draw (£960,000 in total)
Last 32: £20,000 per win (£320,000 in total)
Last 16: £40,000 per win (£320,000 in total)
Quarter-finals: £50,000 per win (£200,000 in total)
Runners-Up: £50,000
Winners: £100,000

A good 10k won last night.

Yes, well done to Jim, his players and the staff

Excellent entertainment and win totally justified. Well done to all involved.

For those not there, you missed an excellent night at The Globe.

I thought the football against Coventry was some of the best I've seen from the lads for a while which is a credit to them as professionals given their wage situation. There were quite a few changes last night to the starting line up but again the lads played really well against a strong Bradford side. For me Michael Rose is quality and really makes a difference to our play when he is on the pitch. Well done boys.

agree with all before -


Zippy

Christies Child wrote:For those not there, you missed an excellent night at The Globe.

Indeed. Great game last night and really enjoyed it.

May only have been just over 800 at the game (a vast improvement on some attendances from games elsewhere bearing in mind our average home gates to date) but there appeared to be quite a few new faces in attendance....over and above the W&L match night diners.

Let's hope that they enjoyed their experience and return....

The team has a nice balance about it in the last 2 games and the defence looks more solid even though personnel were changed.

I think Baz would have saved the free-kick but still a great win against a top League 1 side.

Gone_Shrimping wrote:I think Baz would have saved the free-kick but still a great win against a top League 1 side.

Gutted when that went it.

I'd got a bet on a 3-1 win...

Gone_Shrimping wrote:The team has a nice balance about it in the last 2 games and the defence looks more solid even though personnel were changed.

I think Baz would have saved the free-kick but still a great win against a top League 1 side.

Just wish he was able to return to the excellent shot stopper of seasons past...

Gone_Shrimping wrote:I think Baz would have saved the free-kick.

Although being honest it was a silly free kick to give away and made those last minutes unnecessarily nervy.
Still a win and 3 goals at home is much more important.

Niborian_Shrimp wrote:

Gone_Shrimping wrote:I think Baz would have saved the free-kick.

Although being honest it was a silly free kick to give away and made those last minutes unnecessarily nervy.
Still a win and 3 goals at home is much more important.

Agreed , they were fannying about trying to waste time instead of going for a 4th goal

Tester

Morecambe Shrimp wrote:I thought the football against Coventry was some of the best I've seen from the lads for a while which is a credit to them as professionals given their wage situation. There were quite a few changes last night to the starting line up but again the lads played really well against a strong Bradford side. For me Michael Rose is quality and really makes a difference to our play when he is on the pitch. Well done boys.

Obviously, I didn't attend last night - but just so you guys know, you played most of our youth team.

Taking nothing away from your victory, of course.

4 youth teamers, reserve goalie, 4th choice CB etc.


Look out for Josh Morris in the next round.

I have been a Jim critic over the past few weeks but the past couple of weeks have put things into perspective. He and the players have my utmost respect and my comment a few days ago about players having thicker skins was (in context) out of order.

firthy_SexGod wrote:

Morecambe Shrimp wrote:I thought the football against Coventry was some of the best I've seen from the lads for a while which is a credit to them as professionals given their wage situation. There were quite a few changes last night to the starting line up but again the lads played really well against a strong Bradford side. For me Michael Rose is quality and really makes a difference to our play when he is on the pitch. Well done boys.

Obviously, I didn't attend last night - but just so you guys know, you played most of our youth team.

Taking nothing away from your victory, of course.

4 youth teamers, reserve goalie, 4th choice CB etc.


Look out for Josh Morris in the next round.

But our team was younger than yours