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11 Days Away in Search of Promotion- and the Odd Beer - by Man in a Hat- Part 1

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THE STOCKPORT COUNTY SUPPORTERS’ SAGA The Stockport County Supporters’ Saga is faithfully reconstructed from the records created by Man-in-a-Hat during his epic 11 day mission to discover whether Stockport County could escape the clutches of regional football. So, while you’re waiting for the fixtures to come out (Noon Wednesday 3 rd July by the way), let me help you relive the final moments of last season through my experiences. EPISODE IV - REVENGE OF THE MAGPIES Not that long ago in a regional football league now far, far away….. After a long hard-fought season, Stockport County were on the brink of winning the Championship. Their destiny was in their own hands. We join Man-in-a-Hat as he sets out to watch County secure promotion by beating Chorley in their own back-yard. We’re on Our Way (Friday 19 th April) The day started just as it does for most County Supporters, with a couple of dozen Scottish mussels in a rich tomato & chorizo sauce fo...

Help the Hatters Monday Report- June 2019

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Monday Report. The sun was shining at Edgeley Park this morning as Help the Hatters turned up in good numbers for a crack at a multiplicity of tasks under the gaffership of John Gaskin. John soon set about getting the paint ready for the first painting session ( not counting the brilliantly unstinting efforts with brush paint and scraper consistently carried out by Anne and Jan. John then joined Keith under the roof of the Pop Side applying the first coat of grey to the steps. Meanwhile Dot re-joined the cleaning of the Upper Tier seats in the Cheadle End with Edd.    Oh….and rumour has it that Fitzy has been talking to a Falconer with a eye on the bird s@@t situation ! All this time Ray   and Broderick made a start on clearing detritus from near the exit door at the rear of the Railway End with a view to the upcoming concerts , with Terry...................  wh...