Cod Almighty | Diary

Of larking and lurking

4 February 2019

Trentside Diary writes: Well, I enjoyed that immensely. Before the match I feared it would be the curse of former players – but not on this occasion. We showed them how to play. The passing and movement were wonderful and it was hard to pick out a man of the match because they all played their part and played it well.

It’s a long time since Town last put in a performance like that. Yes, we’ve had some amazing matches, the 2016 play-off final being one, but in recent years our football hasn’t clicked like it did on Saturday. Great passing and movement off the ball, great pressing play. It seems the change in formation has started to pay off. Even the moaning minnie behind me only had a couple of grumbles. It must really have messed up his afternoon.

And thank you, Town fans, for clapping Podge when he came on. He was an important part of our promotion season and hasn’t slagged off the club. It’s nice to see us respecting him.

It was a bitterly cold day but we left in fine spirits. One fan came out saying "that’s what it must be like watching Barcelona". Maybe so, but not with that cold North Sea wind. Thank you, Mr Jolley, for what you are doing for our club. It’s evolving nicely.

But don’t let’s forget the parlous state of our club. How long will we hang on to Jolley with the numpty who is our majority shareholder? In what is possibly an attempt to slip in and spoil the good feeling around the club at the moment, the Mariners Trust announced there will be an "open evening with John Fenty" on Thursday. When pushed about why on Earth we would want this at this time they tweeted that "it is something John Fenty wants to do".

Spend an evening with him and spend a fiver for the pleasure! After the event last week with MJ, does he think he’s missed out on some love? If this is to announce something then please just put out a press release. OK, we don’t have to correct his poor English if he’s in person, but a handful of sycophants will go. This could only benefit the club in one way and that’s if each of those £5 entry fees are knocked off his benign loans. Any costs for bar staff and other expenses should be met out of his own pocket. On this occasion I’m glad I’m an exile!

So come on Fenty, don’t spoil it while things are looking up. We love our club, and even if schmoozing the other (non)-chairmen is really why you’ve lent us some of your cash, don’t embarrass us again.

We’re top half and we’re looking good! UTM!