Dorchester (THL) The 5 Star Match Thread

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Psycho
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Post: # 265629Post Psycho »

Been having a peek at Dorchester Town FC on their history.

Nicknamed the Magpies, they play in black and white stripes and were formed in 1880.

Famous players that have appeared for the club professionally are Harry Redknapp and former Spurs, Chelsea and England star Graham Roberts. Their ground holds a very respectable 5,700 and they'll be looking forward to their visit to THL, despite playing a lot of away matches recently and near the foot of the table in their division.

Edit: The Avenue stadium holds 5,200 and they stand 16th place out of 22.
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Their supporters coach leaves at 10.30am.

The rotters, why couldn't they leave a couple of hours earlier?
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Post: # 265634Post Norfolk & Chance »

When we go to (and return from) our holidays near Abbotsbury, we drive past their stadium.
I've always thought about taking in a game there some time. Not to watch Barnet in a replay though!
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Post: # 265636Post pgbee »

Norfolk & Chance wrote:When we go to (and return from) our holidays near Abbotsbury, we drive past their stadium.
I've always thought about taking in a game there some time. Not to watch Barnet in a replay though!
Likewise. Drive past on the way to cricket tour in Devon, not sure the new build housing has added to the attractiveness of Dorchester either....used to be able to see the stadium, now hidden by trees.
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Post: # 265637Post Norfolk & Chance »

Indeed. That new estate at that roundabout is an assault on the senses. Seems quite out of place.
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Post: # 265639Post pokal02 »

Have a soft spot for Dorchester as it's the first Bees away game outside the Home Counties that I went to (at their previous ground) in 1979. The main thing I remember about the game is, after about 15 mins, a Bees player (I think it was Gary French) and two home players, one of whom was Graham Roberts, all going for the same ball. There was a collision and French was unscathed but both Dorchester players were carted off to hospital leaving them to play 75 mins with 10 men (only 1 sub in those days). We won 1-0.
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Syla and Kyei have joined Hampton and Richmond on loan.
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Bee_Forever
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Post: # 265730Post Bee_Forever »

Impressive. If chesham can do that we should be ok.

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Post: # 265786Post ETBee »

I see that that game was in November. Apparently Dorchester have been playing much better recently so we can't afford to be complacent.

We struggle to score goals and can't afford to go one behind. Thinking that Harrison is the answer, even as a sub, worries me. Our defence looks solid but DC has a big job getting a strike force together which not only gets in the right places but will have a shot. EMC looks as though he's getting the hang of things but I'd like to see Barham given a chance today.
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Post: # 265790Post amberforever »

I really rate Barnham. He’s a player who can rally excite, hope to see him back today.
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Post: # 265806Post Nudger70 »

Hopefully big turn up on gate ticket sales not encouraging
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Post: # 265807Post king45bee »

Hope a strong side out today to keep the momentum going. We need to have similar attitude to Man City albeit I doubt we will get as many but principle applies nevertheless. Hope the club shop well stocked last visit for most before the Big Game.

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Post: # 265809Post BeesKnees99 »

amberforever wrote:I really rate Barnham. He’s a player who can rally excite, hope to see him back today.
Barham. B-A-R-H-A-M. No ‘N’ is present.


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