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Watford to host fans forum at Vicarage Road
6:05pm Tuesday 4th September 2012 in Sport
Watford will be hosting a free fans forum at the beginning of November.
The Hornets' head coach Gianfranco Zola, chief executive Scott Duxbury, technical director Gian Luca Nani and captain John Eustace will be taking questions from supporters.
The event will take place in the Legends Lounge at Vicarage Road on Thursday, November 1.
Supporters can apply for up to four places by emailing themediateam@watfordfc.com, stating 'Fans Forum 2012' in the subject line.
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lutondown
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6:24pm Tue 4 Sep 12
SAHornet
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6:37pm Tue 4 Sep 12
lutondown wrote:Nope, just the way I'm standing ! The olduns are the bestuns, eh?
Coming?
lutondown
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6:39pm Tue 4 Sep 12
SAHornet wrote:Lol, set myself up for that one!
lutondown wrote:Nope, just the way I'm standing ! The olduns are the bestuns, eh?
Coming?
Holly68
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7:07pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Holly68
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7:24pm Tue 4 Sep 12
ElGingerino
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7:28pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Holly68 wrote:Fawning sycophants only.
Will the negative nellys be attending 😞
D.unstable
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8:06pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Holly68 wrote:Me too, probably seated at the right side of the good lord, GFZ
I will be there
Travelling Hornet
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8:25pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Holly68
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8:39pm Tue 4 Sep 12
ElGingerino wrote:Are you going to Bolton Gingivitis ?
Holly68 wrote:Fawning sycophants only.
Will the negative nellys be attending 😞
buckler
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8:53pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Holly68 wrote:You could escort me?
I will be there
lockerbiehornet
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9:15pm Tue 4 Sep 12
lutondown
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9:28pm Tue 4 Sep 12
ElGingerino wrote:Yep no mouths full of rotten teeth welcome. Brunettes, blondes, baldies only, no Ghengis's need apply
Holly68 wrote:Fawning sycophants only.
Will the negative nellys be attending 😞
lutondown
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9:30pm Tue 4 Sep 12
D.unstable wrote:I'm taking my prayer mat so I can fawn over our Italian Idol properly
Holly68 wrote:Me too, probably seated at the right side of the good lord, GFZ
I will be there
Do we need to remove our shoes in his great presence?
Oh, Ginge I'll bring toothpaste and something for those sore gums
Yuk
lutondown
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9:31pm Tue 4 Sep 12
buckler wrote:OMG no Lola's perlease!
Holly68 wrote:You could escort me?
I will be there
lutondown
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9:32pm Tue 4 Sep 12
lockerbiehornet wrote:No this not a democracy, only Watford fans allowed
Will be driving down for this... hopefully none of the negative numptys will be there
We will be bringing a dentist to escort Ghengis off the premises
lutondown
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9:34pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Travelling Hornet wrote:Good fella, me too!
I ve applied.!
SAHornet
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10:01pm Tue 4 Sep 12
lutondown
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10:02pm Tue 4 Sep 12
SAHornet wrote:Maybe, I become proficient after my eighth bud, when I get ths urge to tackle the clubs enemies like Ghengis the Hatter
So out of 17 post, 7 are from you LD. That's nearly 50% - a new WO record? :-)
Holly68
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10:06pm Tue 4 Sep 12
buckler wrote:I'm getting worried about you Buckler now that you know I'm 6ft 2" Male !!!!
Holly68 wrote:You could escort me?
I will be there
lockerbiehornet
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10:13pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Holly68 wrote:HAHAAAAAAA
buckler wrote:I'm getting worried about you Buckler now that you know I'm 6ft 2" Male !!!!
Holly68 wrote:You could escort me?
I will be there
D.unstable
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10:49pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Holly68 wrote:I think that was a disappointment to us all!!! Most were hoping your were a tall leggy blonde of the female variety wearing little but a Watford top. Never mind, you talk a lot of sense.
buckler wrote:I'm getting worried about you Buckler now that you know I'm 6ft 2" Male !!!!
Holly68 wrote:You could escort me?
I will be there
D.unstable
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10:59pm Tue 4 Sep 12
lutondown wrote:We can share LD, I'll bring the large mat and set it up early doors just in front of the top table. Remember to wash your feet and cut your nails.
D.unstable wrote:I'm taking my prayer mat so I can fawn over our Italian Idol properly
Holly68 wrote:Me too, probably seated at the right side of the good lord, GFZ
I will be there
Do we need to remove our shoes in his great presence?
Oh, Ginge I'll bring toothpaste and something for those sore gums
Yuk
The great one may even give us a blessing if we behave.
Holly68
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11:12pm Tue 4 Sep 12
D.unstable wrote:I was nicknamed Holly "silent H" at school.
Holly68 wrote:I think that was a disappointment to us all!!! Most were hoping your were a tall leggy blonde of the female variety wearing little but a Watford top. Never mind, you talk a lot of sense.
buckler wrote:I'm getting worried about you Buckler now that you know I'm 6ft 2" Male !!!!
Holly68 wrote:You could escort me?
I will be there
Me and Buckler met Saturday at Derby by chance and realised we already knew each other.
I just read official site and GFZ comments on the 6 new boys signed last week, he clearly knows them and becoming clearer that he must of helped pick them from the "Udin Pool" of available players.
D.unstable
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11:38pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Holly68 wrote:That's funny, I bumped into somebody I had known for over 20 years in a chip shop before the Spurs match and it turned out to be the one and only scummer down aka LD. It's a funny old world!!!
D.unstable wrote:I was nicknamed Holly "silent H" at school.
Holly68 wrote:I think that was a disappointment to us all!!! Most were hoping your were a tall leggy blonde of the female variety wearing little but a Watford top. Never mind, you talk a lot of sense.
buckler wrote:I'm getting worried about you Buckler now that you know I'm 6ft 2" Male !!!!
Holly68 wrote:You could escort me?
I will be there
Me and Buckler met Saturday at Derby by chance and realised we already knew each other.
I just read official site and GFZ comments on the 6 new boys signed last week, he clearly knows them and becoming clearer that he must of helped pick them from the "Udin Pool" of available players.
Do you find the new official website as frustrating as me? If you have an iPad nothing opens when you tap on it. Grrrr!!!
Holly68
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12:04am Wed 5 Sep 12
Forest Hornets
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12:04am Wed 5 Sep 12
corbindallas
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8:16am Wed 5 Sep 12
jasonwatford
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9:05am Wed 5 Sep 12
londomollari
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10:10am Wed 5 Sep 12
corbindallas wrote:Questions? Stand and turnstiles definately. Deadwood, yes--- probably many will go during the loan period. If not, fair question. Promises need time to deliver, and November is maybe too soon. Nani/Duxburys West Ham track record, although disturbing, is not relevant here---the important thing is how they perform at Watford. It is too soon to be negative
What is thatl about negative nellys, hopefully your not going to just go and lick the window but ask real relevant questions of them. Like when the East stand is going to be sorted, why they don't introduce cash turnstiles to increase the attendance and why is there so much negative feedback coming from the academy players and why he still has a team of deadwood knocking around and why has he not kicked them into touch yet and finally will they stand by their words here unlike their West Ham track record of broken promises!!! As you can guess I can't make it but sure would like answers to the above and no I don't think I am negative to ask questions just want a few concerns to be answered and make another step to earn our respect!
Dr,Oftaw
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10:31am Wed 5 Sep 12
corbindallas wrote:pozzo`s already stated players and sorting debts comes before the stand,getting rid of deadwood? yes when the players coming in are settled and zola is sure of his best squad,unhappy academy players? only the ones that are not good enough, track record of broken promises? what have we been promised by nani/duxberry. pozzo`s track record is good enough for me. cash turnstiles valid point and i agree but that would also allow away fans to sneak in so not sure how they could combat that.
What is thatl about negative nellys, hopefully your not going to just go and lick the window but ask real relevant questions of them. Like when the East stand is going to be sorted, why they don't introduce cash turnstiles to increase the attendance and why is there so much negative feedback coming from the academy players and why he still has a team of deadwood knocking around and why has he not kicked them into touch yet and finally will they stand by their words here unlike their West Ham track record of broken promises!!! As you can guess I can't make it but sure would like answers to the above and no I don't think I am negative to ask questions just want a few concerns to be answered and make another step to earn our respect!
lutondown
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11:51am Wed 5 Sep 12
jasonwatford wrote:I've gone for 4 but yes let's use your petrol!
ive applied for tickets, lutondown do you need a lift ?
jasonwatford
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12:02pm Wed 5 Sep 12
Chris the Vic
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12:57pm Wed 5 Sep 12
So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League.
First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor?
Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive?
Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit?
Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital?
All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.
qetu1358
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1:29pm Wed 5 Sep 12
Chris the Vic wrote:Well said.
I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend. So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League. First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor? Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive? Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit? Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital? All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.
Just wait for the "your not welcome at the vic replies"
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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2:44pm Wed 5 Sep 12
qetu1358 wrote:The answers will probably be...Martin Taylor wanted to leave so didn't want to stand in his way... Nani does consult with Zola...Zola thought the inherited crop would be good enough but changed his mind after the first 2 games...the players we signed took a little longer than expected and we did not want to rush them as we were looking at the long term...the local identity is very important to us and always will be. The players will continue to be ambassadors of the club and we continue to reach out o the local community in the following ways (cue list of initiatives).
Chris the Vic wrote: I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend. So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League. First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor? Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive? Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit? Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital? All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.Well said. Just wait for the "your not welcome at the vic replies"
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Not ridiculing your post by the way, as important questions do need to be asked. When November comes there may be even more searching questions to ask but I am not saying them on here as otherwise they'll have time to prepare!
lutondown
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3:13pm Wed 5 Sep 12
jasonwatford wrote:Lol, well when it comes to the bar, short arms and long pockets does spring to mind!
No probs i understand how hard it can be not being a millionaire like me and baz
Anyway should be good, look forward to Chris de Vics question about local talent, can't remember too many players actually coming from Watford now or in our golden era ( Cally for sure) in fact my first idol was Barry Endean, Chester Le Street County Durham. Did that matter? Not a jot.
As for the acadamy production line? Fabled.
I look forward to meeting all and sundry and I'm having a Lutondown shirt made for the occasion along with tin helmet!
lutondown
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3:14pm Wed 5 Sep 12
qetu1358 wrote:Your not welcome,
Chris the Vic wrote:Well said.
I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend. So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League. First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor? Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive? Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit? Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital? All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.
Just wait for the "your not welcome at the vic replies"
Happy?!!
qetu1358
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3:26pm Wed 5 Sep 12
lutondown wrote:Very happy thanks and I'll be at the next home game regardless of any of the numpties opinions on here
qetu1358 wrote:Your not welcome, Happy?!!Chris the Vic wrote: I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend. So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League. First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor? Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive? Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit? Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital? All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.Well said. Just wait for the "your not welcome at the vic replies"
lutondown
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3:32pm Wed 5 Sep 12
qetu1358 wrote:And so you should be, just don't boo, it's not nice you know
lutondown wrote:Very happy thanks and I'll be at the next home game regardless of any of the numpties opinions on here
qetu1358 wrote:Your not welcome, Happy?!!Chris the Vic wrote: I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend. So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League. First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor? Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive? Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit? Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital? All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.Well said. Just wait for the "your not welcome at the vic replies"
tommy gunn
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4:42pm Wed 5 Sep 12
SAHornet
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4:44pm Wed 5 Sep 12
lutondown wrote:They just don't get it do they LD?
qetu1358 wrote:And so you should be, just don't boo, it's not nice you know
lutondown wrote:Very happy thanks and I'll be at the next home game regardless of any of the numpties opinions on here
qetu1358 wrote:Your not welcome, Happy?!!Chris the Vic wrote: I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend. So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League. First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor? Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive? Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit? Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital? All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.Well said. Just wait for the "your not welcome at the vic replies"
tommy gunn
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4:46pm Wed 5 Sep 12
lutondown
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4:47pm Wed 5 Sep 12
SAHornet wrote:Sadly no. Traditionalists? No, head up their own jacksy's mores the like!
lutondown wrote:They just don't get it do they LD?
qetu1358 wrote:And so you should be, just don't boo, it's not nice you know
lutondown wrote:Very happy thanks and I'll be at the next home game regardless of any of the numpties opinions on here
qetu1358 wrote:Your not welcome, Happy?!!Chris the Vic wrote: I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend. So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League. First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor? Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive? Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit? Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital? All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.Well said. Just wait for the "your not welcome at the vic replies"
But then they come and attack me in person at the forum..
lutondown
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4:47pm Wed 5 Sep 12
SAHornet wrote:Sadly no. Traditionalists? No, head up their own jacksy's mores the like!
lutondown wrote:They just don't get it do they LD?
qetu1358 wrote:And so you should be, just don't boo, it's not nice you know
lutondown wrote:Very happy thanks and I'll be at the next home game regardless of any of the numpties opinions on here
qetu1358 wrote:Your not welcome, Happy?!!Chris the Vic wrote: I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend. So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League. First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor? Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive? Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit? Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital? All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.Well said. Just wait for the "your not welcome at the vic replies"
But then they come and attack me in person at the forum..
lutondown
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4:53pm Wed 5 Sep 12
tommy gunn wrote:Different game, different country, different time. And I'm not for one minute saying today's any better, just different
The last crop of real local talent to make the first team was probably the Micky Benning David Pygall and Bill Barber not forgetting the Bateman brothers era.But ofcourse we were in the 4th div. then and boy how things in the game have changed. The play and transfer system operating in those days really made the players focused,not so good if you were a player.
Paul Gadd
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9:06pm Wed 5 Sep 12
Deeney, oh oh oh Troy Deeney oh oh oh
He's always gonna score
He'll kick you on the floor!
ElGingerino
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6:33pm Thu 6 Sep 12
Chris the Vic wrote:Correct, but with questions like that the blind followers will just shout you down as not being a trueWatford supporter.
I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend.
So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League.
First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor?
Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive?
Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit?
Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital?
All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.
Childish and narrow minded I know but it seems to be the way now.
lutondown
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7:20pm Thu 6 Sep 12
ElGingerino wrote:No not all Ginge, I think questions and concerns should be asked. Whatever side of the fence you sit on this you should feel free to express yourself.
Chris the Vic wrote:Correct, but with questions like that the blind followers will just shout you down as not being a trueWatford supporter.
I sincerely hope those with a negative view will attend.
So far everything the new owners and management have done has been applauded by the masses. All the loan players lacking in fitness we are told Italy are two weeks behind us and yet Udinese would have started early because of the Champions League.
First question does Nani consult with Zola or was it a misunderstanding over Martin Taylor?
Second question why does GFZ rule out any more new players and a load arrive?
Third question how long does it take before the majority of these specially recruited players are match fit?
Fourth question with a team full of loanees what happened to our local identity that the Pozzos saw as vital?
All questions that are not negative and yet won't be asked by the fawners.
Childish and narrow minded I know but it seems to be the way now.
This takes me back to the start of Dyches tenure to which I raised my doubts and there was an element that were aggressive in their objections.
I am not one to be cowed into submission, in any shape or form, but Dyche surpassed my doubts and I said so.
Now as it happens I like what GFZ. Is trying to do and I would say that those questioning his appointment and the Pozzos( who like it or not saved this club) ownership of WFC. So forgive me if I treat the knockers with the same contempt they showed me.
look forward to seeing you there Ginge!
buckler says...
6:12pm Tue 4 Sep 12