Tommy Matthews

There’s an epidemic coming. There’s betting everywhere and every club’s got a betting partner. All you need is your phone to call or use the app. I’ve got a friend who was a data analyst for a betting company and he told me that if someone is making good money they cancel their account. I’ve got another mate who actively looks for people who’ll allow him to use their name to bet as they won’t take bets from him as he makes too much money. To balance this, a family member and another friend have lost huge amounts betting and I’ve never placed a bet in my life. It’s coming but that’s just my opinion.

Thanks Rappo, if it does half as well as yours I’ll be delighted! 👍

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The gambling industry is being phased out of shirt sponsorship at top level but it’s already too late. There’s an epidemic on the horizon.

How about we think about what we’re writing before pressing the “submit reply” button? Being a bit kinder might be a lesson for us all.

I don’t think Dropship’s model is as straightforward as the owner is ambitious and has deep pockets. I believe I’m right in saying he helps with the cost of pitches etc but their payment model also involves players having to work for the company as well. I wouldn’t like to elaborate more as I’m genuinely not sure of how it’s done, but it’s a model that clubs higher up the step system have already enquired about. They’re definitely ambitious though like Steve has said and their nomadic existence since forming appears to be settled now they’re at Roseudgeon. There are people who read this forum who’d do a better job of explaining than me but I think they’re fed up of having to justify themselves so they just let the criticism ride and get on with playing.

Going to new grounds, trips away with team mates and supporters, a break from league action and putting yourselves up against new and sometimes better opponents, what’s not to like? That’s the FA Vase!

This is brilliant! 👏👍

Really sorry to hear this news. Mike was a hell of a striker and you just knew you were in for an afternoon of action with him. He knew how to battle and still had the class to score beautiful goals as well. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Mike another loss to the football community. ❤️🤍

Betting companies are soon to be stopped from being a shirt sponsor. That’s why Chelsea didn’t have a sponsor for their shirts at the start of last season. Not sure of the finer details but it’s being phased out.

Definitely great days Dave and thanks for supplying some much-needed information. There’s a place in it for you too!

Probably getting their football fix in the flexi-leagues? No real commitment needed, play a few games with their mates, no training involved, weekends free? It’s been coming for years, the FA know that player numbers might be down slightly but Saturday football has been dramatically affected but made up by midweek leagues now that astro pitches are more readily accessible. Just my opinion.

And Geoff Freeman who comes to watch us whenever he can.

That’s sad to hear. Pete was a great football man and many players have him to thank for a great introduction to the game. Condolences to his family and friends.

Can’t actually believe they completed the season. Fair play to all the players who stepped up in spite of knowing they were in for a hammering and credit to their manager for keeping it all together.