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Mode
of Transport:
A 3 for 2 travelcard was purchased for todays
game, allowing the Crocs to travel anywhere in
the capital using tubes, buses or trains. |
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Team:
Mr Wilkins went with a 4-4-2 line up of: Kuipers,
El-Abd, Butters, Elphick, Richards; Martot, Hammond,
O'Callaghan, Cox; Savage, Forster. |
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Kit:
Leyton Orient appeared in the home uniforms of
all red with white trim, while Brighton also chose
their home outfit of blue and white striped shirts,
white shorts and white socks. Michel chose to
wear his aqua and gold number, complimented nicely
with navy shorts and socks. |
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Dean
Wilkins Attire:
Mr Wilkins was once again present in a suit combined
with his now regulation trench coat. |
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Weather:
A miserable day over the capital, although the
lack of rain was one bonus to be taken on a chilly
November morn. |
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Stadium
Rating:
The Matchroom Stadium is now a fully-sided arena,
as compared to our last visit. A new, small seated
stand has been constructed behind one of the goals,
to compliment a similar structure the other end.
The old main stand is still in place, but with
the dugout facilities having been moved to the
impressive new stand the other side. The flats
on all four corners are also a nice touch. 8/10 |
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Food
Rating:
Wright found his chicken pie to be of a decent
standard, while McCarthys hotdog was best described
as moist. 6/10 |
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Entertainment:
A mascot was all that was on offer, although the
streaker during the first half did prove a memorable
moment. 4/10 |
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Friendliness
of Locals:
As to be expected with a team deemed to be our
rivals, it was rather neutral. 3/10 |
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Standard
of Local Females:
Central London had a lot to offer us in terms
of fit women, but once in the East End they all
turned into ogres, proving that Eastenders, with
the likes of Stacey and Dawn is extremely unrealistic.
2/10 |
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Steward
Rating:
Not a problem encountered.
6/10 |
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Flag
Attention:
The flag was tied to the back of the stand, and
gained some attention as flag bearer Potter once
again made a total mess out of his attempted erection.
7/10 |
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Match
Report:
An entertaining game for the nation saw Brighton
came away with a share of the spoils following
a 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient. A lackluster first
half saw Orient go in with the lead, but the introduction
of Jake Robinson in the second period saw a much
improved performance. Nicky Forster gave the Albion
an equaliser, before Orient responded immediately.
Not to be outdone though, Dean Cox headed home
to make it 2-2, and the point was preserved thanks
to a stunning save from Michel Kuipers in the
last second of the game. |
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Thought
of the Day:
Do the London Victoria station toilets offer two
for the price of one when going for a piss? The
answer was proven to be a yes as McCarthy enquired,
and managed to get himself and Potter in for only
20p. |
