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Former U's
at 11:50 29 Jan 2026

Paywall for the first link - what'd he say? As for Ronnie, and I've just posted this on the injury thread, I recall hearing earlier this month (or at least sometime after Xmas) he was carrying a minor injury? No idea what, but I would assume it's no longer an issue. I guess it'll be down to who Danny and Nicky think is most ready for a defensive midfield slot?
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U's Injuries
at 11:44 29 Jan 2026

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Bishop is close to a return, and I hope Mbick's absence was more precautionary than anything else. Ronnie Harvey apparently had some form of minor injury following his recall from Chelmsford City, but I can't imagine it was anything serious.
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Battered cod on the menu twice in one week!
at 22:09 27 Jan 2026

Sadly, despite a commendable effort second half, we just couldn't get past a resolute and determined back line. Credit to Grimsby, they were as good as I was expecting with 11 on the pitch, and defended valiantly when they went down to ten. We should have at least equalised, but it shows how paper thin our squad is that if you lose too many key players, we just don't have that spark.
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Battered cod on the menu twice in one week!
at 20:45 27 Jan 2026

Well this as hard as we were expecting, it's going to be a huge effort to get into the game. I'm afraid I'm not convinced by Edwards and Goodwin at the moment, let's hope they prove me wrong second half.

Up the U's!
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Battered cod on the menu twice in one week!
at 19:19 27 Jan 2026

...and Edwards' too? Mbick rested, or is a deal agreed?
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Battered cod on the menu twice in one week!
at 11:29 27 Jan 2026

It will be a good test of the new drainage system, but it looks like the rain will stop before kick-off, so fingers-crossed it'll be on.
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Battered cod on the menu twice in one week!
at 06:00 27 Jan 2026

Nice one ghughes, I don’t think you’ll be too far off with that line-up. I was looking at our form since the start of October - P16 W10 D4 L2, an average PPG of 2.125. It would be a tough ask to continue that for the 20 games of the season left, but on paper at least we’re currently on target for about 84 or 85 points. Doncaster won the league last season with 84 points.

Tonight is going to be a very tough game without a doubt, David Artell has got Grimsby into a fine run of form, so I’ll gladly take your 2-1 win, and tbh even accept the more likely 1-1 if it were offered.
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Friday's Earworm music thread
at 19:25 26 Jan 2026

I'm giving you that one, because the album/ film is chock-full of classics. In a similar vein, Tom Waits, with a voice only a bottle of bourbon and 40 coffin nails a day can magically create, with Kentucky Avenue - from the album Blue Valentine.

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“Looks like battered cod is back on the menu boys”
at 18:49 26 Jan 2026

- I only have 53 more image upload slots left on Flickr before I either have to pay for Flickr Pro or find another image hosting site.

Mick, what do you use?
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Alexandre Pato
at 10:43 26 Jan 2026


Perhaps he's the public face of a consortium behind him?

Btw, he's only 36, can he still play?
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Former U's
at 23:07 25 Jan 2026

Nothing helps with the commute to the Cotswolds, it's a pretty inaccessible place for public transport or driving - I guess that's what contributes to its charm?
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“Looks like battered cod is back on the menu boys”
at 14:07 25 Jan 2026

Just saw that - yet again, losing to Col U appears to be the final straw for Chairmen.
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“Looks like battered cod is back on the menu boys”
at 17:01 24 Jan 2026

Much harder second half than I was expecting, but that's Fleetwood, hard to beat - but beat them we did. 2-1 to the U's, three wins on the bounce.

Onwards and upwards.
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“Looks like battered cod is back on the menu boys”
at 16:24 24 Jan 2026

Goodwin on for Mbick, have we had a call from Charlton?
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“Looks like battered cod is back on the menu boys”
at 15:42 24 Jan 2026

Mbick puts another million on his value, great work by Samson as well.

2-0 to the U's!
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“Looks like battered cod is back on the menu boys”
at 15:19 24 Jan 2026

Stupid free-kick to give away, and Payne to Lisbie make them pay.

1-0 to the U's!
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“Looks like battered cod is back on the menu boys”
at 13:58 24 Jan 2026

First XI as predicted, just Akande instead of Gordon on the bench.
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Friday's Earworm music thread
at 23:39 23 Jan 2026

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Friday's Earworm music thread
at 20:47 23 Jan 2026

That is truly terrible!

Let's redress the balance with this classic from ELO. I used to get laughed at for buying a triple cassette box set of ELO's greatest hits, until they had to begrudgingly admit they knew pretty much every track.

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Friday's Earworm music thread
at 19:32 23 Jan 2026

A bit late in the day, but today's theme is Blue, so plenty to choose from there. Here's my starter for ten - Moby and Into the Blue.

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