The FA Cup

[Blind Bigot]

I've had a great deal to be thankful for in 2001/2 season when lady luck delt the FA Cup 1st Round draw, 'Huddersfield Town v Gravesend & Northfleet'. Indeed, had it not been for that act of fate I would never have become a follower of the Mighty Fleet.

 

I know the eventual outcome still pains of lot of Fleet fans and rightly so, as they surely deserved at least a replay (if not a famous victory) but I can look back with great joy. I found another team to follow, something which I never imagined in my wildest dreams I would do prior to that day and I also found that my judgement to spot of a football club 'on the rise' was accurate and true!

 

Good luck today lads n lasses. If I had just one last FA Cup wish it would be for Fleet to draw the Terriers but this time at Stonebridge Road! However, if things continue as they are a league meeting is not beyond the realms of possibility.

 

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[jc]

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Blind Bigot said: If I had just one last FA Cup wish it would be for Fleet to draw the Terriers but this time at Stonebridge Road!

It'd provide a tough dilemma though, surely (i.e. ultimately having preference for a Terriers victory, and hence a Fleet exit)?

[FleetFanatic]

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Blind Bigot said:
If I had just one last FA Cup wish it would be for Fleet to draw the Terriers but this time at Stonebridge Road! However, if things continue as they are a league meeting is not beyond the realms of possibility.

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Can we avoid Huddersfield if we get through, as IMO Huddersfield's results indicate an upturn in form.....

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[Plough Ender]

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Blind Bigot said:
I've had a great deal to be thankful for in 2001/2 season when lady luck delt the FA Cup 1st Round draw, 'Huddersfield Town v Gravesend & Northfleet'. Indeed, had it not been for that act of fate I would never have become a follower of the Mighty Fleet.

I know the eventual outcome still pains of lot of Fleet fans and rightly so, as they surely deserved at least a replay (if not a famous victory) but I can look back with great joy. I found another team to follow, something which I never imagined in my wildest dreams I would do prior to that day and I also found that my judgement to spot of a football club 'on the rise' was accurate and true!

Good luck today lads n lasses. If I had just one last FA Cup wish it would be for Fleet to draw the Terriers but this time at Stonebridge Road! However, if things continue as they are a league meeting is not beyond the realms of possibility.

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Huddersfield away brings back great memories and a great day out apart from the result of course. A few beers before and after the game in the Gaslight club I think it was called? Very friendly bunch of supporters and since that game, have always kept an eye out for their results.

[Blind Bigot]

Sadly my dream fixture is on hold for another season. I think the place you probably drank at near our ground was 'The Gas Club' right on Gasworks Street right next to the massive gas holder. A grand old northern street name hey?

 

On the whole Terriers fans are a friendly bunch. That day I met loads of Fleet fans in 'The Rope Walk' pub behind the Panasonic Stand and had a great time chatting with 'real' football fans and I think that fact, coupled with Fleets fantastic performance, persuaded me to join in the fun and become a Fleet fan!

 

Now for the serious business of winning a place in the Football League! That will truly be a great day! Bring it On!

 

Regards to all

 

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[Roy gnfc]

And the friendly "behind closed doors" v.Gray's,didn't do much good,we both LOST!