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| Stockport County - football is back...Soon |
As the new fixtures have just been released for the football league and conference, it makes me think at contemplate how far my team Stockport County have fallen. Just 5 years ago we were playing in front on 7000+ fans every game home and away playing the likes of Leeds United. We've just been relegated to the 6th tier of the English Football Pyramid, The Conference North...which seems unbelievable considering the size and history of our club. The reason many believe, including me why we have fallen so sharply in such a short space of time is Club Management/Ownership issues that stem back to when the club was bought by the Supporters Trust and we long the ownership of our stadium. I do believe we're THE biggest club to have fallen to this level in football. Ask anyone who knows football, where Stockport County Football Club should be playing and they will say League One/ Championship level. Our fanbase isn't extremely huge but history shows we've got a consistent fan base that has been through a hell of a lot of sh*t recently.
As the new season is upon us i wanted to talk about the release of the new football shirts! First of all, they're a bit all over the place They are OK, below to the left is the home kit.
This is the home kit for the forthcoming season..I know, i know were a Part-time, Non-league football club now but seriously? I do like Umbro as a make but this shirt is poor. I'm sorry the previous few seasons kits have been smart and very nice looking, whereas this one looks like its straight of a 2 minute job.
This is the away kit, again, it's blue but a very similar colour to one of our local neighbours who think their amazing now they're owned by a foreigner with too much money...anyway, i prefer this more than the home kit, simply because it's better designed in my opinion. The retro club crest makes it bespoke.
There is a third kit that is used when we play a team that also plays in blue. This is a Orange and black shirt with an orange crest. I do like this one too, although again it looks very 'off the shelf'!
Anyway, the fixtures have been released and we've got Boston United at home for the first game, now i know i can't go to any games as I live down south now, but I still love every Saturday and every other Tuesday when I can sit down and watch the latest scores and stay on Twitter all day debating with other county fans about a silly decision.. Now we're in the North section of the conference I believe we will be a success ultimately. A good solid team with experience mixed with a bit of youth and pace!
I am definitely looking forward to this season even though we're in a 'tin pot' league as most people call it but i don't think it will be as easy as people are thinking!
Amino Et Fide
Rick
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