Carlisle bigger than Pools says Robson

Fetish_Bob · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:55 pm

http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/new ... &id=452558

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

It is

Gibsons Beard · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:04 pm

How many feckin times did the manager lay his cards out on the table!!! :shock:

Bigger club they may be Matty but they shag sheep too.

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:16 pm

I've been to Carlisle. A long time ago, admittedly, but I can't even remember it being a city, let alone a massive one.
It doesn't seem to be in the top 70.

http://www.lovemytown.co.uk/Populations ... Table2.asp

I think Matty made a mistake and got off the train at Newcastle.

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22671

They've been top of, what was then, the premier league. Don't ever remember Pools being there.

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:38 pm

Ah yes, that would have only been, what, 35 years ago.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37618

Bearing in mind this is the view of Matty Robson. :roll:

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37618

Population of the urban area of Carlisle, that being the city itself and NOT the local government area which some places like to stick on, is 72,000 ... yet the urban population of Hartlepool is 87,000, some massive city eh ? .... :roll:

BillinghamPoolie · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:46 pm

A smaller population than Hartlepool?

http://www.lovemytown.co.uk/FootballTea ... Table5.asp

Hartlepool 71st. (one place behind the Loids with a population of 7(?) less)

Carlisle 78th.

BillinghamPoolie · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:48 pm

I come in with my research Snowy, and you quote numbers of the top of your head. banghead

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22671

Montpoolier wrote:

Ah yes, that would have only been, what, 35 years ago.

As opposed to Pools who were doing what 35 years ago?

Gibsons Beard · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:48 pm

I thought Matty was meant to be really clever like

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37618

Sorry mate, it's just a hobby of mine, I love maps me :wink:

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37618

Grave wrote:

I thought Matty was meant to be really clever like

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22671

To be fair to Matty, he did give out a very good pasta recipe on Poolsworld.

BillinghamPoolie · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:53 pm

Grave wrote:

I thought Matty was meant to be really clever like

I love that sarcastic sense of humour of yours Grave.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37618

The words 'Matty' and 'thought' do tend to clash.

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

Reading that interview, i think all matty and abbott done was play cards.

And abbott won't have won cos he just laid his cards on the table the whole time.

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:59 pm

Mr I wrote:

Montpoolier wrote:

Ah yes, that would have only been, what, 35 years ago.

As opposed to Pools who were doing what 35 years ago? [league table showing Pools 11th in Div 4]

Christ, Mr I, what bearing does something a club did once, well over 30 years ago, have on what Carlisle are now?

Anyway, what were Carlisle doing when Pools were doing this, much more recently?

http://www.inthemadcrowd.co.uk/cgi-bin/ ... 004-Aug-16

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Im not bothered about the towns population. Carlisle United is a bigger club than Hartlepool United.

Poolie of Kent · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:07 pm

Mr I wrote:

Montpoolier wrote:

Ah yes, that would have only been, what, 35 years ago.

As opposed to Pools who were doing what 35 years ago?

Bloody hell, Gillingham got promoted. :shock:

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:11 pm

Tree_With_Hamster wrote:

Im not bothered about the towns population.

Big city boy Matty is though.

WaldoPepper · **Joined:** Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:42 pm **Posts:** 589

Tree_With_Hamster wrote:

Im not bothered about the towns population. Carlisle United is a bigger club than Hartlepool United.

He's right, but Bradford is a bigger city than most and they're in the basement with the 'Loids.

I think what young Matthew is talking about is potential. Carlisle have about 1,000 square mile of hinterland to rely on for support - *WARNING* - exaggeration alert), but it's what happens on the dancefloor that counts and Carlisle are taking one of our squad players for a first-teamer. No need to be insecure, here, chaps. No bitching required. We should be better than that.

Apologies, if that sounded a bit pious bbolt

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:53 am

And with those wise words, it's goodnight from me..............

PJ_Poolie · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:04 am

The reason he's never been a regular is because he has never been regularly good enough. That is down to you Matty. Andy Monkhouse is a far better footballer than you.

Cheap shot, no need. Carlisle will go down mark my words that Abbott makes Matty sound intelligent.

He could be right but this club has looked after him for years, many would have released him years ago without giving him a chance at all. He's been a lucky boy to be at Pools as we give the kids a chance.

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:08 am

Poolie of Kent wrote:

Mr I wrote:

Montpoolier wrote:

Ah yes, that would have only been, what, 35 years ago.

As opposed to Pools who were doing what 35 years ago?

Bloody hell, Gillingham got promoted. :shock:

Gibsons Beard · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:32 am

Montpoolier wrote:

Tree_With_Hamster wrote:

Im not bothered about the towns population.

Big city boy Matty is though.

Sure he is, the bigger the city, the bigger the chin it can accommodate

Mr Ripper · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:38 am

chip fireball wrote:

lets be honest , and i've defended the lad a fair bit on here in the past, he is as thick as two short planks.

Where's Mr Tax Payer?

Tax Paying Poolie · **Joined:** Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:18 am **Posts:** 9053

Matty did indeed beat me on a quiz about Italian twatting football, can't say I lost too much sleep on that one! I always liked Matty and it's a shame he didn't develop, he was number one on the teamsheet around November/December time for me but as soon as his confidence dropped when he failed to get a kick against West Ham that was it. He put in some really good performances last season (many better than what fans favourite Monkhouse returned, Leicester at home apart) but sadly the consistency and confidence was never there. His time at Pools was never helped by the people who knocked the lad in their droves and a move away could be exactly what he needs.

Mr Ripper · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:00 am

Tax Paying Poolie wrote:

Matty did indeed beat me on a quiz about Italian twatting football

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

To be fair to Robson, he's went to Carlisle, laid his cards on the table... and won with a full house.

alleztfc · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:58 pm

I think one thing is guaranteed:

Our urban ex-dropkick will have signed for tuppence ha'penny, maximum.
Cheap and chatty as ever, Matthew... violin

PoolieBarnes · **Posted:** Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:47 pm

Greg Abbott???? Not this one is it???

Carlisle bigger than Pools says Robson

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