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SWINDON
TOWN - SATURDAY 15/12/07 |
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REPORT |
| Financial
trouble at the County Ground meant that there
was a possibility that this could be Swindons
last game. It was also the final away match
before Christmas, and a combination of these two
factors meant that the Crocs decided to attend
this match in order to pay homage to the club
that launched Glen Hoddles managerial career,
and gave us such legendary players as Danny
Invincible. |
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| Withams
confusion on Swindons infamous Magic Roundabout
ensured we were late for our meet |
The
Crocs convoy is soon parked up though |
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| Witham
and Upton are happy to have arrived in Wiltshire |
McCarthy
looks like some sort of model in this pose with
a lamp post |
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| Witham
somehow originally believed this to be a pub,
despite the large amount of bicycles outside |
A
suggestion is made to cut across this grass
behind the stadium in order to save time entering
the arena |
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| It
soon proves to be a total error, as this grass
is infact marsh land that leaves McCarthy with
muddy shoes |
Witham
has a burger |
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| McCarthys
large hotdog is once again bigger than his face
- although the lack of ketchup on offer was a
major disappointment |
This
stand hosts away fans for big games. Today it
was left unused |
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| This
stand is the newest at the stadium |
The
passionate Swindon Ultras were based behind this
goal |
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| Upton
is happy to be in the stadium |
As
is Witham |
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| While
McCarthy is just delighted to bear an uncanny resemblance
to Lee Peacock |
The
Arkells Stand roof structure was a joy to behold |
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| This
man did a fine, if unnecessary, job of cleaning
the seats |
The
teams warm up ahead of the match |
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| Ian
Hart talks to some fans, probably telling them
he has had better days |
John
Sullivan was wearing what can only be described
as a pair of womens tights for the warm up |
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| The
floodlights were on and working to their full
potential |
Witham
and McCarthy, complete with Doncaster Rovers Santa's
hat, look forward to the game |
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| Uptons
hat featured these delightful flashing stars |
The
Rockin Robin entertains the fans before the game |
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| This
fan took the award for best head wear however,
with this African style monkey hat |
The
teams emerge onto the pitch |
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| The
Swindon team go into their pre-game huddle |
With
just two minutes gone, Nicky Forster gives
Brighton the lead |
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| Michel
Kuipers prepares to take a goal kick |
Jake
Robinson celebrates |
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| Its
2-0 Brighton |
The
teams come off at the half time whistle |
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| Upton
cannot quite believe that Brighton are 2-0 up |
The
half time penalty shoot out takes place |
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| This
large women walks around the track, no doubt
heading for the burger concession |
Malcolm
Stuart walks round the track, no doubt heading
for the burger concession after treating someone |
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| The
game continues under the glorious light of the
County Ground |
Dean
Hammond scores |
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| The
players celebrate the goal |
15
minutes left and Brighton lead 3-0 |
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| Bas
Savage awaits the ball forward |
The
final whistle blows |
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| A
fine 3-0 win to boost the play-off push |
As
the players thank the fans for their support on
a day cold enough to shrivel a mans penis into
nothing but a stump |
