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Betty’s of Harrogate FC v T’Rovers: 30th August 2023 - Cowshed Cup

Barmitzvah Boy

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I don’t normally do away cup game previews but as a special I have made an attempt at a brief preview for the Cowboy Cup next week.

Rovers visit the happiest town to live in for our game next week. I wonder when the fans will crash through the barrier on leaving one of Britain’s most miserable towns to the genteel surroundings of Harrogate? Probably as soon as they pass the sh!thole of Burnley.

Harrogate once hosted the Eurovision finals, it is was where Agatha Christie was found in 1926 when she went missing from her home in Surrey. She was found in the steam of the UK’s last remaining Turkish Baths all crinkly, with a soggy bottom and almost drowning in pools of sweat.

If I were to get a ticket (a probability from an old friend nearby) I will be doing a hop, skip and jump to Betty’s Tea Rooms. There will be no soggy bottoms at Betty’s, only strong tea, firm buns and plenty of crumpets dripping with butter.

Tea and Crumpets Sir?
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With Cream?
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One For The Ladies (added after this post was equality proofed):
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The Harrogate fans will up for this game. A long ball over the top and bingo they will probably score. However I reckon Rovers will narrowly shade this game and come out 4-0 winners. We then go into the hat for the 3rd round of the Caucasian Cup and the possibility of playing one of the big boys.

As Frank Spencer would say “ooh Betty”.

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Drog

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Never mind a pot of tea BB. See if they'll do one of these for visiting Blackburners.....

A Black(burn) Betty.
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  • 1ozpeach schnapps
  • 1ozblackberry liqueur
  • 1ozfresh lime juice
  • fill with club soda
 

Drog

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:eek: Do you know something that we don't goozburger?
 

goozburger.

Senior Member
:eek: Do you know something that we don't goozburger?
We ship goals. We could have easily shipped one or two more against Walsall, whether we like it or not. We also seem to score several when we least expect to.

Of course, this will be off the back of our 3-0 defeat to Watford and a few of days of "THE END IS NIGH!!!". Mark my words.

On that basis, I'm certain that both games will be 0-0. 🙄 I hate predictions.
 

Drog

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The Sulphurites 1 Rovers (U23's) 3

Pound to a penny the most popular chant of the evening will be "Harrogate's a shit hole, I want to go home" :laughing:
 

goozburger.

Senior Member
I wonder... If Buckley doesn't feature, you'd have to think JDT wants him gone. I hope he doesn't. He's a talent in my opinion. Just never seems to get a run going for whatever reason.
 

Barmitzvah Boy

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I wonder... If Buckley doesn't feature, you'd have to think JDT wants him gone. I hope he doesn't. He's a talent in my opinion. Just never seems to get a run going for whatever reason.
I really rate JB. I would keep him, we will need strength in depth as the injuries and suspensions kick in.
 

goozburger.

Senior Member
I really rate JB. I would keep him, we will need strength in depth as the injuries and suspensions kick in.
Another reality is if the club feels they have to sell the younger Wharton now. Buckley would then be needed to fill those shoes. He's a good talent to have on the books, still. The academy has really produced for us. Alongside a magical title win, another of Jack's legacy that I hope continues to be funded.
 

Old Darwen Blue

Prediction Champion 2021 & 2022
Another reality is if the club feels they have to sell the younger Wharton now. Buckley would then be needed to fill those shoes. He's a good talent to have on the books, still. The academy has really produced for us. Alongside a magical title win, another of Jack's legacy that I hope continues to be funded.
Five outfield academy grown starters for us against Wolves. Three more was it on the bench, who needs to buy players anyway?
 

Drog

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I think you might see even more if you go to Harrogate.
 

Old Darwen Blue

Prediction Champion 2021 & 2022
Not eligible for tickets apparently. Radio Lancs probably unless it’s on a red button on sky. I assume we will be playing the u12 side as our youths are all in the first team?
😂
 

Barmitzvah Boy

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Numerous Rovers fans who bought tickets in homes areas have had their tickets blocked and monies refunded.
 
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