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Posted by dosser jacket
on 4/11/2009, 7:43 am, in reply to "Now for something completely different!"Can't beat the swordfish in Lisbon! - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Matty ov Rio
on 3/11/2009, 9:03 pm, in reply to "Now for something completely different!"The chips and curry at Boston was v. good value for money. The non-specific meat bits were variously described as chicken, lamb and beef. 
Tasted good mind, as do the Chicken Balti pies at Udders. Had 2 there this year, which could explain my increasing rotundness.
Blue army! - Re: Now for something completely different!--hey Matty
Posted by dosser jacket
on 4/11/2009, 7:36 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"The Boston 'chicken' saw that documentary the other night! Newark farm been selling contanimated meat for two decades! showed you a chippy in Boston that bought it! - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Vic
on 3/11/2009, 8:53 pm, in reply to "Now for something completely different!"Now you're talking!
Best - Fish & Chips - Rochdale.
Pies - Balti anywhere.
Curry - hard to beat Rusholme after beating Citeh.
Cider - Forresters Arms Torquay.
The Friary is also worthy of mention as is Sanjoys on Petersgate, although that's usually several hours after the game. There's also a chippy in Chester where a portion of chips could keep you going for a week. - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Matty ov Rio
on 3/11/2009, 9:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Have migrated from Sanjoys to Saeeds opposite the Town Hall.
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Posted by Vic
on 3/11/2009, 9:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"I've tried it but I still prefer Sanjoys, however the nepalese place next to the Duke is my current fave. - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by MWAH
on 4/11/2009, 7:48 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Kantipur was good when it started but went off the boil....is that Khatmandu better then Vic ? if so will try it....
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Buckler Row
on 4/11/2009, 8:24 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Kantipur is apparently nearly back to how it was 8 or 9 years ago. I've not tried it in about 3 years as it did go well off the boil.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by MWAH
on 4/11/2009, 8:26 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Probably give it another go then....the Ghurka beer always goes down well anway..... 
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Matty ov Rio
on 4/11/2009, 11:14 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Would anyone ever dare complain about the Ghurka beer? 
Blue army! - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Buckler Row
on 4/11/2009, 11:48 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"I didn't. Especially when I got a crate of them one year at Xmas 
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Matty ov Rio
on 3/11/2009, 9:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Not tried that yet - will give it a whirl. Chilli, Chilli opposite the old Classic is probably best VFM.
Blue army! - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by County Arrow
on 3/11/2009, 8:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Best Fish and Chips- Gresty Road
Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by MickMck
on 3/11/2009, 9:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Yep, the fish from Gresty Road are awesome.
The ones at Leeds are good too. Big bastards with loads of fish and crispy batter.
Mick - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by philrobbie
on 4/11/2009, 7:13 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"The Captain would always make sure he indulged in the Gresty Rd. Chippy, fond memories of him sat on that low wall munching chips.
Not so fond memories of him producing what was left of the fish out of his labyrinth of a pocket en-route to Hereford a week later!
In Feb. Gordon Cundill will be visiting County legend Jim Fryatt in the U.S.
whilst there he will be interviewing him for WIWYAL fanzine.
If you want to ask Jim a question, please PM it to me.
Ta. - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by MWAH
on 4/11/2009, 7:43 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"I still haven't got over Katowice in Poland circa 1998, the Captain spied a few of us at our table in the bar and waved his hello's before plonking himself down - squeezing between Ikky from Chelsea and another infamous character - both lookin on bemused as he reached into the dark recesses of his cavernous pockets to retrieve a strange looking lump of sausage.. ..he produced a kitchen knife from t'other pocket and proceeded to chop it into slices on the table in front of us...
...then being a genial chap he offered it round to the rest of the table..
....only to receive polite 'no thankyou's' from the assembled tatooed drunken throng....
...couldn't help laghing as seasoned veterans of 'scrapes' around the world mouthed silently 'who the f*** is he ?!' in an ever so slightly scared manner.....
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Mozzer
on 4/11/2009, 8:05 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Aye. Sat opposite him on a train in the early(ish) days of our relationship, he appalled my wife-to-be by producing a black pudding from his pocket and slicing it up en-route to Blackburn. 'Is this the sort of person who goes to County?' 'Er, yep.'
BTW, is it me or is the clock on this thing knackered again? - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by MickMck
on 4/11/2009, 7:33 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Sometimes he'd leave the remains in the larder that doubled up as the passenger seats of his cortina. You had to check for milk bottles and stuff before you got in.
Remember the time he spilt a jar of pickled onions inside his coat pocket in the Greyhound?
Barmaid: "what's he got a jar of onions in his pocket for?"
Answer: "To go with the liver!"
RIP Jon.
Mick - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by philrobbie
on 4/11/2009, 8:22 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Then there was the time at the Isle of Man Tournament when relaxing in a boozer betwixt matches, the landlord produced our pre-ordered dinner, 'not having any John?' I remarked 'I have my own' was the reply as he dug deep and, with the air of a conjurer, flourished an out of date brace of kippers from his greatcoat.
He then waited patiently for the first of us to finish our meal and then procured the plate and cutlery, ordered a 'side dish' of 'just mash' from an infuriated landlord (of which he eventually, after three times of asking, paid for in 5 pence pieces!) produced his own bread roll and tucked in.
I'll never forget the look on the other diners face as he went the 'extra mile' and tucked his dubiously coloured hankie into his collar for the full effect.
There's been some characters following football over the years but by Christ you'd have to look long and hard to match John.
Sadly missed, but never forgotten.
In Feb. Gordon Cundill will be visiting County legend Jim Fryatt in the U.S.
whilst there he will be interviewing him for WIWYAL fanzine.
If you want to ask Jim a question, please PM it to me.
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Posted by MWAH
on 4/11/2009, 8:29 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Missed indeed.....there's still archive footage of him 'leading' the march to the ground in Cagliari 1990.....his Tesco bag must have been like the Tardis since it took him through the entire World Cup campaign !
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Vic
on 4/11/2009, 7:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"He did have all his stuff cleaned though, not by choice but Bickers and Goughy took his carrier bag to the cleaners and presented him with the ticket. - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by philrobbie
on 4/11/2009, 8:43 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Had the good fortune to travel to Stockholm with him (Terry Butcher match) and he was the only passenger not to be searched!!
He cut a splendid figure wobbling through customs sporting 'matching' luggage of two Victoria Wine bags (for 'personals') and two cut-down plastic gallon containers packed full of pens and food!
We were on THAT ferry and the Captain was in his absolute element.
In Feb. Gordon Cundill will be visiting County legend Jim Fryatt in the U.S.
whilst there he will be interviewing him for WIWYAL fanzine.
If you want to ask Jim a question, please PM it to me.
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Posted by MWAH
on 4/11/2009, 9:13 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"He certainly seemed to enjoy all the rough and tumble.....when I ahem 'witnessed' it all going pear shaped with the Carabinieri prior to the Dutch game....through the tear gas, water cannon and various random clubbings strode the Captain clutching a placcy bag - completely untouched and the 4 deep line of para-military police parting before him.. ..a class act indeed....
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by philrobbie
on 4/11/2009, 9:45 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Not to mention when, during the half-time 'incident' against Sunderland, when the riot police arrived in formation, right in the centre of them was our hero jogging along with them to the bemusement/annoyence of the Peelers.
When I later mentioned his spectacular entrance to the proceedings, he explained that it was the best way to 'fasttrack himself into the action'
and was most disappointed to see that most of the 'action' had finished.
In Feb. Gordon Cundill will be visiting County legend Jim Fryatt in the U.S.
whilst there he will be interviewing him for WIWYAL fanzine.
If you want to ask Jim a question, please PM it to me.
Ta. - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by To me, to you
on 4/11/2009, 10:42 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Chuckle Brothers? - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by Mozzer
on 4/11/2009, 9:58 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Are we supposed to try and answer these daft County questions, Phil? Or would we look like idiots if we took it seriously? On the basis that looking like an idiot has long since ceased to be a novelty for me, I'm going for the Chuckle Brothers.
Mention of that Sunderland game reminds me that it was the first time I've seen potential aggro on the Pop Side dissipated by a County fan utter the words 'F*** off, you big-nosed Mackem tw@t.' I've no idea why we need to pay for more coppers when we've got people who can deal with flashpoint situations in such a manner... - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by MWAH
on 4/11/2009, 10:05 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Mmmm......also remember both Port Vale and Walsall fans (amongst others) being 'encouraged' to leave the wrong end of the ground....and they duly obliged by leaping the barrier and helpfully hurrying towards their own side....with only the comforting arm of a steward or two.....no further intervention required.............much simpler times 
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone - Re: Now for something completely different!
Posted by philrobbie
on 4/11/2009, 10:44 am, in reply to "Re: Now for something completely different!"Not forgetting Walsall and of course Wigan.
Bring back the Paddock I say!
By the way Mozzer, the answer to daft question (no.13) was indeed the Chuckle brothers.
Congratulations!!
You win;
An out of date Pot Noodle.
A pair of multi-coloured braces.
14 roof tiles.
A model of Brinnington Community centre (made entirely of cheese)
A free pass to today's show at the Plaza.
A Cliff Richard picture of him twisting (unsigned)
A copy of Dossers autobiography 'when boots were boots and balls were balls'
One of jimmy Melia's dancing spats.
and finally, a framed photograph of national treasure...........that's right...... Gavin from the Autoglass advert!!!!!! (also unsigned)
To claim your prizes, all you have to do is send me a cheque for £212.04 (handling/package charge) and your rare artifacts will be whizzing towards Quiff Towers within months.
Well done!
In Feb. Gordon Cundill will be visiting County legend Jim Fryatt in the U.S.
whilst there he will be interviewing him for WIWYAL fanzine.
If you want to ask Jim a question, please PM it to me.
Ta.
