There could have been a lady of that name behind the bar, Mall. I was too busy discovering pubs and WM clubs to consider an establishment such as The Bluebird Club; hence, I am unable to advise either way.

Pedro's slant on certain matters may come in for occasional stick on here, though his expression of gratitude above shows consideration and decency. Well said, lad.

''I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it'' - Elizabeth Beatrice Hall.

Based on Leo's previous posts, I think his tongue is firmly in his cheek.

On the face of it, a damn good result. We scored four goals! Wow! Look forward to reading reports from those who were at the game.

behind the goals wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2026 4:07 pm

Alley_Cat wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2026 4:01 pm 5 figure fee according to Cheltenham local newspaper

Did Chester have a sell on clause.

Am sure that Chester did, yes. Seem to remember it being announced at the time of him signing.

Not bad at all. I thought it may have been shown on our site, did not think about looking at marras.co.uk Well done to them.

How was the attendance for this game, please?

Yes, wearing mine today. Must be impressive, three people spoke to me positively about it on the train and tube! Think they must have been suffering from heatstroke.

Worry over, they have arrived.

Am nervous myself that ours will not arrive. No reflection on the club, I hasten to add. The service provided in our streets by the Royal Mail is, to be polite, nothing short of patchy at the moment.

Agreed, Jonty.

West Coast mainline from Euston to Milton Keynes is closed this weekend. Has to be the long way round via Bedford. The things you have to do for a few pints....

Mick Hartland lived on Walney, Plymouth Street, in fact. Yes, I believe that was one of the houses owned by the club? This is what Pete (Thompson) says in his own words relating to having Mick Hartland as an immediate neighbour: That front drive was our pitch. Gates at one end was one goal, Mick’s ...

Mick Hartland lived on Walney, Plymouth Street, in fact.

Less subtle, more generational, BB. Lynn Anderson and New World both had hits with it, I think.