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AFC
BOURNEMOUTH - SATURDAY 30/07/2005 |
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| A
disappointing pre-season campaign saw
Brighton take hammerings at both Oxford
and Colchester. However, with the
promise of a sandy beach, the Crocs on
Tour decided to make Bournemouth their
first outing of the season, as they
traveled to the Fitness First Stadium,
looking to see an Albion victory |
| Mode
of Transport: |
The
first match we had taken via the Witham Mobile,
as Tom drove impeccably to Bournemouth
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| Team: |
A
4-4-2 line up of: Martin, Dodd, Ashby, Butters,
Mayo, Reid, Carpenter, Oatway, Hammond,
McCammon, McPhee
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| Kit: |
Bournemouth
chose to wear their traditional home colours of
red shirts, black shorts and black stockings,
while Brighton also wore their home kit of light
blue and white stripes, white shorts and white
stockings
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| Mark
McGhee's Attire: |
The
pre-season weather meant Mark went for the
classic look of white shirt, no tie, black
trousers and black shoes
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| Weather: |
A
clear day, but extremely chilly inside the
stadium for the time of year the match was
played in
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| Stadium
Rating: |
The
Fitness First Stadium is a modern arena that was
built on the site of the old Dean Court ground.
However, it is only complete on 3 sides, and a
new "Withdean" stand is being
installed at the end with nothing at the minute.
The gaps mean it gets cold inside, and it does
lack character. Also, the fact that its name
encourages exercise means it loses marks. 6/10
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| Food
Rating: |
The
hotdogs tasted distinctly of rubber, possibly
that of a bike tire. However, the superb pies
made up for the disappointment of the sausage.
6/10
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| Entertainment: |
A
fine set of cheerleaders were on offer before
the game, which was particularly exciting. A man
outside, dressed as a woman and wearing a big
clown wig was selling draw tickets and
programmes, and he was certainly entertaining.
9/10
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| Friendliness
of Locals: |
Extremely
friendly. The man on the turnstile informed us
that we had to buy tickets from the ticket
office before the game, and then showed us where
to go. He obviously saw the builds of the Crocs
on Tour team as well, as he said "Best to
go that way lads, goes past a burger van".
7/10
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| Standard
of Local Females: |
Extremely
high. Not only did we see a fine array of
attractive females in the town, but there were
also several around the stadium, most notably
the cheerleaders, who we got 'up close to' when
waiting outside. 8/10
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| Steward
Rating: |
Absolutely
superb. One steward was fantastic, as he told a
baby of no more than 6 months old "If you
go on the pitch I will have to eject you, so
watch it". He was simply wonderful, and it
was a joy to be told where to be sat by him.
9/10
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| Flag
Attention: |
No
flag was present again, a situation that we hope
to address by the Hull game
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| Match
Report: |
Brighton
warmed up for the big kick off away at Derby
next week with a 2-1 win. Although less than
convincing, it was certainly more convincing
than the pre-season games previously, 5-2 and
4-1 defeats to Colchester and Oxford. Charlie
Oatway opened the scoring, and Dean Hammond
headed home the second, before the Cherries
pulled back a consolation through a free-kick
late on in the game. A good work out in the end
for the Seagulls
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| Thought
of the Day: |
As
the cheerleaders began doing their routine, we
pondered upon how much the rather fat one in the
middle could fit inside her
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