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Crocs on Tour > 2009-10 > MK Dons

MK Dons - Saturday 01/05/10

Following a remarkable turn around in form since the last Crocs on Tour outing, Gus Poyet had hauled the Albion into the upper reaches of the mid table area. This meant that the away games at Milton Keynes Dons was effectively pointless for both sides. Being the last away game of the season though, this didn't stop the Albion fans turning out in force at stadium:mk, and in true tradition for the last trip of the season, a plethora of inflatables and fancy dress was on offer. It was all set to be a top day out following on from the Robert Eaton Memorial Fund game the previous evening

 
Mode of Transport:
A train and tube combination was used for the trip to Fenny Stratford
Team:
Gustavo named a 4-5-1 line-up of: Brezovan, Hoyte, Dunk, Elphick, El-Abd; Bennett, Arismendi, Hendrie, Crofts, Carole; Holroyd
Kit:
McDons wore their home uniforms of all white. The Albion were in their away kit of red and black stripes, black shorts and red socks. Peter Brezovan appeared in the emerald green jersey and black shorts and socks
Gus Poyet's Attire:
Gustavo went once again for his flair fashion line up of shirt and suit jacket and trousers, no tie
Weather:
Despite pre-game threats of rain, it was a reasonably sunny day with no adverse weather
Stadium Rating:
stadium:mk is effectively a bowl stadium. The upper tiers are yet to be completed, but the areas that are are superb. Plentiful leg room is accompanied by padded seats for those who wish to sleep throughout the game. 8/10
Food Rating:
No food was partaken in
Entertainment:
Following last years epic efforts of a circus show outside, this year was the complete reverse with nothing on offer, and the confiscation of inflatable items at the turnstiles. 0/10
Friendliness of Locals:
Seeing as most of the people inside the stadium used to support Premier League teams and just inherrited the Dons when they moved from Wimbledon, their was no trouble at all. 9/10
Standard of Local Females:
Several favourable females in and around the stadium, but in the outter areas of the city that we found ourselves drinking in there was a disapointing lack of top class gash. 3/10
Steward Rating:
No problems at all, extremely helpful in their manner. Arguably the best encountered this season. 9/10
Flag Attention:
The Crocs flag only appeared tied to the lock at the pub next to a canal we visited after the game. Unfortunately, it soon had to be taken down due to canal boats not being able to pass through with it tied up. 7/10
Match Report:
The Albion and MK Dons put on a traditionally boring end-of-season game that ended 0-0. Neither side really created a worthwhile chance in the 90 minutes, with the only excitement coming in a scuffle at the half time whistle that resulted in disapointing loanee Diego Arismendia being sent off for the Albion
Thought of the Day:
A song hailing the noticable improvement to the hairline of Sussex player Rana Naved to the tune of the Russell Slade song: "Rana Naved, Rana Naved, Rana Rana Naved, he wears a wig, he can't eat pig, Rana Rana Naved"

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