Sometimes it takes a while to muster up the enthusiasm to record thoughts after a second consecutive defeat, and our first defeat at home. This is one of those times. But even immediately after the final whistle I had to recognise that Plymouth probably deserved the win. Ok they didn't construct too many chances, but then I don't remember their keeper having too many saves to make. The lasting impression was that Plymouth were up for it and prepared to have a go. Yes, it became a bit feisty, and yes it was one of the worst refereeing performances we have seen for a long time - even in this division. But let's be honest, Plymouth were prepared to work hard and at all stages of the game were prepared to commit numbers going forward. And for that I think they probably just deserved the win.
Having been to Hull earlier this month, I recognise the pleasure the 1,000 plus fans must have felt as they made their way home. The fact that some of them were on the platform at West Ham station waiting to go 'home' to Essex just shows that there are always loads of exiles living in the South East and able to get to even mid week games. Maybe that explains why the Jimmy Seed stand had over 1,000 Plymouth fans, yet at Hull we had a couple of hundred.
Away from the actual match there are always other issues to concern the average Addick - if there is such a thing. On other blogs and websites a number of people have been concerned that they don't get the bottle top when they get a soft drink. Some clubs provide them but we don't apparently. But in the East Stand we do! Not from the official concession places, but from the independent van selling burgers and soft drinks. Waiting for my delicious burger, I witnessed people getting bottles of water and coke with the tops left on. This is a major inconsistency! So if the top is important to you, avoid the official sellers and go to the burger van!
Chant of the game from thePlymouth supporters after Toddy got booked: "You dirty northern bastards".
Up The Addicks!
Robin
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