Crawley Town

SlackArris · **Joined:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:08 pm **Posts:** 40

Crawley Town is likely to be invaded on 27th April, I have waited with anticipation for this day for a whole year and plan to be part of it.
Train tickets are booked, accommodation arranged, bags almost packed but....................what am I going to wear????
Please can somebody let me know, by private message if needs be, what the Smurfs are being replaced with this year.

We will "probably" have been relegated but after 38 years of following Pools I am still going to be a Proud Poolie that day.

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

Go in your normal clothes and pretend to be local. It will save you loads of embarrasment.

Think about it, do you really want people to know you are a poolie, at the moment?

I am a cricket fan only now, looking forward to the ashes.

Football is a fucking stupid sport.

parmo · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:43 am

I'm gonna start following eating contests....and drinking ones... hell I'm even gonna partake on an amateur level

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

Never thought I would say this.

Are West playing today?

thetownendfaithful · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:42 am

Can't believe people are actually going down

Block B Blues · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:12 am

Can't see there being more than a couple of hundred there at best.

Loid Haw-Haw of Sussex · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:16 am

Andy Dibbles Gloves wrote:

Go in your normal clothes and pretend to be local. It will save you loads of embarrasment.

Think about it, do you really want people to know you are a poolie, at the moment?

I am a cricket fan only now, looking forward to the ashes.

Football is a fucking stupid sport.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:18 am

It really is such a shame the way the season has panned out, the first fixture I looked for when released was our last away game and hoping it was in London. But this year I can't make it due to family commitments, but I'm not bothered at all. No buzz about it like previous years. I'd be surprised if we take more than 100 but I hope I'm completely wrong.

Bearded Beast · **Joined:** Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:21 pm **Posts:** 362

I wouldn't go if Pools paid for me, sent a private jet for me and had Beyonce jiving naked on my lap all the way there...

Chrissy Stevo · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:33 am

Don't think I'm gonna waste my hard earned cash to be honest.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:51 am

Bearded Beast wrote:

I wouldn't go if Pools paid for me, sent a private jet for me and had Beyonce jiving naked on my lap all the way there...

I probably would if they offered that like, be daft not to

thetownendfaithful · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:45 am

Joe Mac wrote:

Bearded Beast wrote:

I wouldn't go if Pools paid for me, sent a private jet for me and had Beyonce jiving naked on my lap all the way there...

I probably would if they offered that like, be daft not to

seconded

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37644

Bearded Beast wrote:

I wouldn't go if Pools paid for me, sent a private jet for me and had Beyonce jiving naked on my lap all the way there...

I would....... are you on the other bus.

?

alienlife · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:24 pm

Crawley isn't even in London and is shit.

If I'd already booked train tickets and a hotel I'd spend the day in London mooching around interesting stuff and partaking of the local ales.

Ritchies birthmark · **Joined:** Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:31 am **Posts:** 5637

Can't understand the negativity at all on this thread regarding the fancy dress away game. Last year was unbelievable. All 191 who went as smurfs enjoyed themselves and we all had a great time with none of that to do with the football side of things. We forgot we were playing for nothing at all and simply had a great day out. This year should be no different. It's a chance to show we ain't a laughing stock, its a chance to give hartlepool some positive comments again. Last year was that good a dont see why fans should suffer anymore and miss out on what should be another great day to be a poolie, league 2 or not

Bearded Beast · **Joined:** Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:21 pm **Posts:** 362

Snowy wrote:

Bearded Beast wrote:

I wouldn't go if Pools paid for me, sent a private jet for me and had Beyonce jiving naked on my lap all the way there...

I would....... are you on the other bus.

?

This bus drives itself...

Wait. Does that make me a wanker?

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:45 pm

Bearded Beast wrote:

Snowy wrote:

Bearded Beast wrote:

I wouldn't go if Pools paid for me, sent a private jet for me and had Beyonce jiving naked on my lap all the way there...

I would....... are you on the other bus.

?

This bus drives itself...

Wait. Does that make me a wanker?

Owner/operator :naughty:

ed-t-ball · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:20 pm

I am going and will be in the fancy dress if its made known.

rolf

The fans can at least show their true love of the club even if some of the players haven't.

Should be a laugh.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37644

Bearded Beast wrote:

Snowy wrote:

Bearded Beast wrote:

I wouldn't go if Pools paid for me, sent a private jet for me and had Beyonce jiving naked on my lap all the way there...

I would....... are you on the other bus.

?

This bus drives itself...

Wait. Does that make me a wanker?

Is it a O.M.O bus....one man operated....?, :laugh:

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

Ritchies birthmark wrote:

Can't understand the negativity at all on this thread regarding the fancy dress away game. Last year was unbelievable. All 191 who went as smurfs enjoyed themselves and we all had a great time with none of that to do with the football side of things. We forgot we were playing for nothing at all and simply had a great day out. This year should be no different. It's a chance to show we ain't a laughing stock, its a chance to give hartlepool some positive comments again. Last year was that good a dont see why fans should suffer anymore and miss out on what should be another great day to be a poolie, league 2 or not

It probably will be a good day out RB but its a 200 quid day out and for me
I had to waste 2 days annual leave so I've sold my train ticket.

After the utter dross that has been served up this season I'm not remotely bothered about missing it.

parmo · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:27 pm

I would go if it was the last ever league match or something...... so next year I'll be going to wherever that may be

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:44 pm

Ritchies birthmark wrote:

Can't understand the negativity at all on this thread regarding the fancy dress away game. Last year was unbelievable. All 191 who went as smurfs enjoyed themselves and we all had a great time with none of that to do with the football side of things. We forgot we were playing for nothing at all and simply had a great day out. This year should be no different. It's a chance to show we ain't a laughing stock, its a chance to give hartlepool some positive comments again. Last year was that good a dont see why fans should suffer anymore and miss out on what should be another great day to be a poolie, league 2 or not

I agree with everything in this....excellent post!!!! clappp

It isn't just about the Football....like last year's wasn't....it's about a cracking day out and this year should be no different!!!!

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:45 pm

PS....I think it could be even better this year....invading Crawley High Street all in the same Fancy Dress....the locals won't know what hit'em!!!! :laugh:

ed-t-ball · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:46 pm

Hear hear.

clappp

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:23 pm

What's this years theme? Or is it still hush hush

Ritchies birthmark · **Joined:** Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:31 am **Posts:** 5637

I asked today but still couldn't get a response. Hopefully all will be revealed soon

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:18 pm

Ritchies birthmark wrote:

I asked today but still couldn't get a response. Hopefully all will be revealed soon

how right you are, it is to be a naturist weekend

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

What I don't understand Is why it's always a secret whatever the fancy dress is gunna be, is there some kind of FDE who just wanna keep it to themselves?

Get the word out early n get as many as possible involved n wearing the same

Ritchies birthmark · **Joined:** Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:31 am **Posts:** 5637

Yubep wrote:

What I don't understand Is why it's always a secret whatever the fancy dress is gunna be, is there some kind of FDE who just wanna keep it to themselves?

Get the word out early n get as many as possible involved n wearing the same

Fair point like. Makes no sense to me either. After last year surely the more the merrier??

Rinkender · **Joined:** Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:36 pm **Posts:** 792

You will be smarter than the average one when you know

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:23 pm

I only found out last year from a PM on here, I know its the surprise element but still think it should be made known.

GeoffN · **Posted:** Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:13 am

In response to SlackArris's question, it has been confirmed today that the theme is to be Penguins.
Now I don't know if this is Emperors, Rockhoppers or any other sort of penguin. But I guess there will only be one type of penguin fancy dress!

For all those not going fair enough but why all the smart comments and negativity! The 100 plus who are booked to travel down (many actually going for two nights), we will have a fantastic couple of days down in London (and Crawley), whatever the outcome of the game itself. :character-smurfguy:

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:17 am

Well said Mr.N....and to the others who thinks it is all 'hush hush'....it isn't....you only have to get in touch with the organiser or PM someone on here who you think might know and you would have been told....the only reason it isn't allover the boards earlier is because Mr.TheCrow needs a rough idea of numbers so he can then sort the fancy dress out etc etc....and Hotel and Train seats!!!! confised

marcus richardsons third leg · **Joined:** Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:04 pm **Posts:** 446

fancy dress should be clowns. bring back the banner

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:28 am

Mr.John....120/130 was sorted last year....nearly 200 turned up as Smurfs....how did they find out????

Flippin'eck (Tucker) I was talking to two girls the same age as my daughter and from the same school and they have never been on a Hartlepool Message Board but they support Pools....they found out and turned up as 'Smurfettes'....it's not a closed shop....it's not a clique....ask and you will find!!!! :roll:

Are people expecting an invitation through the door like for an Engagement or 40th????

Now I know why some on here think this is a 'Clique'!!!! confised

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37644

I actually think it's a good idea ....but where the fook do you get a penguin outfit from? ...... and someone is sure to turn up as a biscuit.

parmo · **Posted:** Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:25 am

it's a no go for me cos it's little man's 2nd birthday party on the 27th

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

MadJohn wrote:

MutleyRules wrote:

Well said Mr.N....and to the others who thinks it is all 'hush hush'....it isn't....you only have to get in touch with the organiser or PM someone on here who you think might know and you would have been told....the only reason it isn't allover the boards earlier is because Mr.TheCrow needs a rough idea of numbers so he can then sort the fancy dress out etc etc....and Hotel and Train seats!!!! confised

Hmm

Well I can accept that could be one of the reasons, though it's a pretty thin one. What if someone doesn't need a train seat or a hotel? What if someone doesn't do message boards but wants to join in? How would they find out? Why does everything need to go through some central hub rather than let people sort out their own (matching) costumes. Why the big secret? It's sad that something that generates so much good-natured publicity for the club also seems to so preciously guarded. I don't know the organiser, but I would say he does a fine job; it's just a shame that it also seems to be a bit of a pathetic ego trip.

Cracking post.

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

I can't believe people are suggesting there isn't secrecy about the fancy dress theme!

The whole thing is absolutely bizarre.

PJPoolie · **Joined:** Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:28 pm **Posts:** 15342

I remember a thread getting deleted last year :laugh:

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

Supposing everyone did find out a few months ago, what exactly is the worst thing that could happen?

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

Their will no doubt be loads of teams doing it this year so they won't get as much attention as they crave anyway.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37644

Tax Paying Poolie wrote:

Supposing everyone did find out a few months ago, what exactly is the worst thing that could happen?

I was thinking that. Could there be a fancy dress elite who hold a competition for best outfit and like time to prepare..... so the normal participant turns up looking like a shit penguin and the elite, having had months to prepare, turn up as emperor penguins...?

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

Heard they're getting dressed as The Penguin erstwhile Batman Villain

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

I heard it was the penguin out of the Blues Brothers which is actually a nun. Some clarification needed?

GeoffN · **Posted:** Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:37 pm

If you were responsible for organising for over 100 fans to go - booking the train, getting the accommodation sorted etc then you might appreciate why it isnt always revealed immediately.

If something goes wrong and people dressed up in the "official" fancy dress get into some chew then who gets the blame? Thats right, the organiser. He tries hard to ensure he has some knowledge of who he is booking for to avoid the risk of people who he does not know (or know through a third party) from spoiling the whole thing for others.

No conspiracy. No cover up - just common sense really!

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

I put on here yesterday it was penguins. I woke up this morning with a horses head on my bed.

Do not mess with the FDE.

I'm just in the town now, I'm sure I'm being followed.

It's just not safe to reveal anything of the FDE.

Ill have to stop posting for a bit n go underground

Jonny · **Posted:** Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:31 pm

Tax Paying Poolie wrote:

I can't believe people are suggesting there isn't secrecy about the fancy dress theme!

The whole thing is absolutely bizarre.

Agree it all seems a bit strange. I'm sure it can be a bit of a nightmare to sort out but the secrecy probably just puts people off joining in. I don't think anyone would expect an invitation either.

Freaky Teeth · **Posted:** Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:48 pm

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

GeoffN wrote:

If you were responsible for organising for over 100 fans to go - booking the train, getting the accommodation sorted etc then you might appreciate why it isnt always revealed immediately.

If something goes wrong and people dressed up in the "official" fancy dress get into some chew then who gets the blame? Thats right, the organiser. He tries hard to ensure he has some knowledge of who he is booking for to avoid the risk of people who he does not know (or know through a third party) from spoiling the whole thing for others.

No conspiracy. No cover up - just common sense really!

If it was me, I would probably organise it like this;
1. Decide on fancy dress theme
2. Tell all my mates the theme has been decided and to give me £20
3. Buy outfits
4. Tell the whole world what theme we are going as and encourage everyone to join us if they fancy it

I don't see why anyone would want to do it any other way to be honest

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