... at the game on Saturday, the Duchess won 2nd prize in the raffle - a box of chocs!
We've been going to Belper about 3 or 4 seasons now and buy a quid's worth of tickets every game so she reckons we've more than paid for them!!
Saturday wasn't all bad then!
Monday, 2 March 2009
Sunday, 1 March 2009
I can't believe it.....
....having lost only two league games all season, Belper have now lost two in a week! And both to last minute goals.
The final score yesterday was Belper 1 - 2 Lincoln Utd and the winner came from a penalty (correctly) awarded in injury time. That was about the only thing yet another crappy referee got right.
This was another official who seemed to award free-kicks on a random basis. Most football supporters simply want consistency from referees but we are not only getting inconsistency week-to-week, we are now getting inconsistency within games.
One particularlty poor decision concerned the failure to award a penalty for Belper when Ryan Hindley was brought down in the box. We were no more than 10 yards away (as was the linesman) and we all heard the sound of boot on boot and not boot on ball (there is a substantial difference) as Ryan was tackled. He was actually left injured on the ground and there was a hole in his sock, caused by the defender's studs!
Anthony Wilson got booked for a tremendous blocking challenge which prevented a defender clearing the ball and on at least two occasions, free kicks were awarded against him for "backing-in" when he was clearly being held from behind. At one point, the defender had Ant's arms interlocked with his own arms to stop Ant from turning but the defender still got the free-kick.
I know I am slightly biased (well - OK - massively biased) but there is no way Belper Town deserved to lose either of the last two games. That just increases the frustration.
Anyway - the rest of Tim Harrisons excellent "snaps" are here if you wanna look (That's one good thing to come from every game - Snappers pics!)
http://www.timharrisonphotography.com/NailersAction/LnclnH0809/album1.html
The final score yesterday was Belper 1 - 2 Lincoln Utd and the winner came from a penalty (correctly) awarded in injury time. That was about the only thing yet another crappy referee got right.
This was another official who seemed to award free-kicks on a random basis. Most football supporters simply want consistency from referees but we are not only getting inconsistency week-to-week, we are now getting inconsistency within games.
One particularlty poor decision concerned the failure to award a penalty for Belper when Ryan Hindley was brought down in the box. We were no more than 10 yards away (as was the linesman) and we all heard the sound of boot on boot and not boot on ball (there is a substantial difference) as Ryan was tackled. He was actually left injured on the ground and there was a hole in his sock, caused by the defender's studs!
Anthony Wilson got booked for a tremendous blocking challenge which prevented a defender clearing the ball and on at least two occasions, free kicks were awarded against him for "backing-in" when he was clearly being held from behind. At one point, the defender had Ant's arms interlocked with his own arms to stop Ant from turning but the defender still got the free-kick.
I know I am slightly biased (well - OK - massively biased) but there is no way Belper Town deserved to lose either of the last two games. That just increases the frustration.
Anyway - the rest of Tim Harrisons excellent "snaps" are here if you wanna look (That's one good thing to come from every game - Snappers pics!)
http://www.timharrisonphotography.com/NailersAction/LnclnH0809/album1.html
Friday, 27 February 2009
TGIF
Friday at last! (Yes - I know I was moaning about time flying but at times this week, it seemed Friday would never get here!)
I went home early yesterday - having been in the office long enough to infect everyone with the head cold. It's good to share!
The work situation hasn't improved dramatically. The only two things of any note which have happened this week are the drains from the toilets in the office block "backing up" resulting in a major operation to dig up the car park and clear the blockage. Toilets were out of bounds for periods during two days which is an "inconvenience" of course! (DOH!)
Secondly, during Wednesday night, thieves broke into one of the electricity substations on the perimeter of the premises and nicked some copper cable so technically, for a period of a couple of hours, none of our machinery in the plant was earthed! I never thought I'd find myself singing the praises of the YEB but they were on site quickly, replacing the cable and are now in process of making and fitting steel doors to try to prevent a recurrence.
We'll see what next week brings but the signs of a massive increase in orders are non-existent. For now I'm going to concentrate on getting through today relatively unscathed and looking forward to Belper Town v Lincoln Utd tomorrow.
I went home early yesterday - having been in the office long enough to infect everyone with the head cold. It's good to share!
The work situation hasn't improved dramatically. The only two things of any note which have happened this week are the drains from the toilets in the office block "backing up" resulting in a major operation to dig up the car park and clear the blockage. Toilets were out of bounds for periods during two days which is an "inconvenience" of course! (DOH!)
Secondly, during Wednesday night, thieves broke into one of the electricity substations on the perimeter of the premises and nicked some copper cable so technically, for a period of a couple of hours, none of our machinery in the plant was earthed! I never thought I'd find myself singing the praises of the YEB but they were on site quickly, replacing the cable and are now in process of making and fitting steel doors to try to prevent a recurrence.
We'll see what next week brings but the signs of a massive increase in orders are non-existent. For now I'm going to concentrate on getting through today relatively unscathed and looking forward to Belper Town v Lincoln Utd tomorrow.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
It's Thursday already....
...and next week we'll be into March. I'm sure time is flying by more quickly each year.
I also have a stinking head cold and no idea where it came from and I am in a foul temper thanks to that tinpot outfit called the Halifax Bank!
Since switching from Yorkshire Bank about 5.1/2 years ago (admittedly, to get a way better interest rate on my current account - the £-signs were flashing in my eyes) the Halifax has screwed up my Council Tax standing order twice, managed to get my telephone cut off and caused chaos with a monthly Direct Debit payment to an Insurance company. Not a great record.
Long story short - they have just paid Sheffield City Council £126 more than they should have and since the chances of getting money back from the council are slightly slimmer than a snowball's chance in hell, I began a debate with the "bank" about it. ("Bank!!" - haha - sorry - only joking!)
They have an online "Help Assistant" - use that I thought. I detailed my problem in the box provided and submitted my message. Their instant response was "You will have an answer within 48 hours." They were true to their word and within 40 hours I got a message saying "Call this 0845 number or pop in to your branch." I don't wanna be picky but that ain't really a help is it? So - I wrote to the branch.
Last night I popped into the branch at Meadowhall and was met by "an advisor". I showed her my letter but did not expect the response I got; "What would you like me to do about it?" I said I want my 126 quid back but she said - "Can't do that but it's OK because your next Council Tax Bill should have a £126 credit on it."
Whilst I was in a complaining mood, I asked her what she thought of the "Online Help Assistant". She said that she didn't know they had one! I showed her the e-mail advice and she said - I promise - "What do you want me to do about it?" Honestly, it was like that Nationwide Bank ad on TV where the fat guy with glasses takes the mick until the customer clears off elsewhere.
I followed that example, took my paperwork from her and told her I'd be on Uswitch as soon as I got home to see what alternatives there are for my current account business. She looked shocked and I honestly believe she couldn't understand why I was annoyed!
There's little wonder thay had to be bailed out by the government!
I also have a stinking head cold and no idea where it came from and I am in a foul temper thanks to that tinpot outfit called the Halifax Bank!
Since switching from Yorkshire Bank about 5.1/2 years ago (admittedly, to get a way better interest rate on my current account - the £-signs were flashing in my eyes) the Halifax has screwed up my Council Tax standing order twice, managed to get my telephone cut off and caused chaos with a monthly Direct Debit payment to an Insurance company. Not a great record.
Long story short - they have just paid Sheffield City Council £126 more than they should have and since the chances of getting money back from the council are slightly slimmer than a snowball's chance in hell, I began a debate with the "bank" about it. ("Bank!!" - haha - sorry - only joking!)
They have an online "Help Assistant" - use that I thought. I detailed my problem in the box provided and submitted my message. Their instant response was "You will have an answer within 48 hours." They were true to their word and within 40 hours I got a message saying "Call this 0845 number or pop in to your branch." I don't wanna be picky but that ain't really a help is it? So - I wrote to the branch.
Last night I popped into the branch at Meadowhall and was met by "an advisor". I showed her my letter but did not expect the response I got; "What would you like me to do about it?" I said I want my 126 quid back but she said - "Can't do that but it's OK because your next Council Tax Bill should have a £126 credit on it."
Whilst I was in a complaining mood, I asked her what she thought of the "Online Help Assistant". She said that she didn't know they had one! I showed her the e-mail advice and she said - I promise - "What do you want me to do about it?" Honestly, it was like that Nationwide Bank ad on TV where the fat guy with glasses takes the mick until the customer clears off elsewhere.
I followed that example, took my paperwork from her and told her I'd be on Uswitch as soon as I got home to see what alternatives there are for my current account business. She looked shocked and I honestly believe she couldn't understand why I was annoyed!
There's little wonder thay had to be bailed out by the government!
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Stocksbridge 1 - 0 Belper Town
Came away from the game very disappointed having seen the team lose to a 92nd minute goal which came from a free-kick that never was. Makes it worse because it was Stocksbridge, not my favourite team.
A poor referee allowed himself to be intimidated by pressure from the Stocksbridge players and manager. In the first half, he was inept with a mix of bad decisions for both teams but as half time approached and as the teams left the field, the Stocksbridge players were in his face and in the second half, nothing was given Belper's way.
So - we slip to 3rd but our destiny is still in our own hands, We have four games in hand on Retford at the top and one in hand on Stocksbridge in 2nd place. My main concern is that we have more games left to play than any other team in the top 6 and they all have to be crammed in over the next 8 weeks or so.
Jasper was limping badly at the end of the game and Jon Hobson told me he has a small ligament tear so is not going to be fit for a short while. I think Mick Harcourt will now be suspended for 1 game after his 5th booking of the season so we are a bit light on defenders.
Now it's on to to Lincoln Utd at home on Saturday. Let's see if the team "bounce back" from this disappointment.
Snapper's take on the game is here (great pics again Tim!);
http://www.timharrisonphotography.com/NailersAction/SPSA0809/album1.html
A poor referee allowed himself to be intimidated by pressure from the Stocksbridge players and manager. In the first half, he was inept with a mix of bad decisions for both teams but as half time approached and as the teams left the field, the Stocksbridge players were in his face and in the second half, nothing was given Belper's way.
So - we slip to 3rd but our destiny is still in our own hands, We have four games in hand on Retford at the top and one in hand on Stocksbridge in 2nd place. My main concern is that we have more games left to play than any other team in the top 6 and they all have to be crammed in over the next 8 weeks or so.
Jasper was limping badly at the end of the game and Jon Hobson told me he has a small ligament tear so is not going to be fit for a short while. I think Mick Harcourt will now be suspended for 1 game after his 5th booking of the season so we are a bit light on defenders.
Now it's on to to Lincoln Utd at home on Saturday. Let's see if the team "bounce back" from this disappointment.
Snapper's take on the game is here (great pics again Tim!);
http://www.timharrisonphotography.com/NailersAction/SPSA0809/album1.html
Sunday, 22 February 2009
Belper Reserves 2 - 6 Shirebrook Reserves.
The 1st Team were away at Retford in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday but we didn't fancy the trip. Belper won 3-2 incidentally with a last minute penalty (another "last minute" event this weekend!) by Lee Stevenson - Snapper Harrisons excellent pics are here -
http://www.timharrisonphotography.com/NailersAction/rtfrdA0809/album1.html )
http://www.timharrisonphotography.com/NailersAction/rtfrdA0809/album1.html )
We decided to go to watch the Belper Reserve team at home instead.
The scoreline in the Reserves game was a bit harsh when you consider the team had played 3 games in 7 days including a hard-fought cup tie against unbeaten Carlton on Thursday night. As the Duchess commented - "Even the pros don't play twice in under 48 hours. No wonder they look tired."
Anyway - I took the camera and when I figure out how to get some pics "on the net" I'll link you to them. In the meantime, here's a couple.....
The scoreline in the Reserves game was a bit harsh when you consider the team had played 3 games in 7 days including a hard-fought cup tie against unbeaten Carlton on Thursday night. As the Duchess commented - "Even the pros don't play twice in under 48 hours. No wonder they look tired."
Anyway - I took the camera and when I figure out how to get some pics "on the net" I'll link you to them. In the meantime, here's a couple.....
...and here's some more:
"Last Minute" Friday.
You know when you have one of those "last-minute" days? I decided, at the last minute on Thursday, to book a day's holiday on Friday.
We decided, at the last minute, to revisit the RSPB Reserve at Old Moor near Wath-on-Dearne.
Had a grand day! Took lotsa pictures of our feathered friends. It wasn't exactly warm but at least it was dry and we enjoyed ourselves.
It's a good day out if you enjoy just wandering around with a camera or a pair of binoculars. There are plenty of hides from where you get good views of the birds and admission to the reserve is only £2.50 or £2.00 for concessions. And there's an excellent cafe and shop on site too.
We decided, at the last minute, to revisit the RSPB Reserve at Old Moor near Wath-on-Dearne.
Had a grand day! Took lotsa pictures of our feathered friends. It wasn't exactly warm but at least it was dry and we enjoyed ourselves.
It's a good day out if you enjoy just wandering around with a camera or a pair of binoculars. There are plenty of hides from where you get good views of the birds and admission to the reserve is only £2.50 or £2.00 for concessions. And there's an excellent cafe and shop on site too.
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