Popular Post the_bully_wee Posted May 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2019 The 20th of April, 2009. Clyde FC, five years previously on the cusp of a First Division title victory which would have taken the club into the SPL, faced-off against Stirling Albion on a bleak Tuesday evening. The result of that game? 2-1 to The Binos. The consequence? A second consecutive demotion for the debt-addled Bully Wee, a little over three years after having played Celtic off the park in a famous Scottish Cup tie; a thoroughly and undeniably ignominious demotion into the bottom tier of the national set-up. The loss of a fair whack of the club's pride, stature and standing was offset by a seismic gain for the Third Division - not-long-after to be rebranded League Two - as its clubs looked set to benefit from the large support of and higher standards to which Clyde FC holds itself across the board. Alas, what was bullishly forecast to be a flying visit dragged on further and further, further and... before we all knew it, Clyde were part of the furniture. 'Is this our level now?', 'I can't ever see us getting out of this god-forsaken league'. Your Mother's Pride's most successful seasons appeared to be condemned, regardless of logic, justice or reason, as the club floundered in its - and its fans' - most dreaded, purgatorial holiday threatened to become a fully-fledged emigration. Envious glances were cast in the direction of Arbroath (x2), Albion Rovers (x2), Alloa Athletic, Stranraer, The Rangers, Peterhead (x2), Stirling Albion, East Fife, Queen's Park, Forfar, Montrose and Stenhousemuir, as all of the aforementioned clubs took advantage of the increased standards direct competition with Clyde FC demands, to secure promotions into the hallowed land of the third tier of the Scottish game. All the while, poor Clyde were left behind. Alas, every dog has its day, and all good things must come to an end. It is now that I, my fellow Clyde fans and our club must move on, bound for exciting pastures new but heartened by the knowledge that we have changed what it means to play football in this division forever, and redefined the success criteria for teams at this level with a ludicrous 2018-19 season. We won't leave entirely - I will forever hold an affection for this division, and you can bet your bottom dollar that I'll be popping in to see how things are ticking along next season and beyond - but we are finally on our way back to where we belong. I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for playing a role, however small, in this chapter; life often boils down to a visceral pursuit of happiness, at the expense of being able to appreciate the cruel beauty of the challenges and ordeals through which we suffer. From the philosopher and his barely-legible 5am posts to Queen's Park fans biting at will for almost a decade, from Stirling Albion fans' commendably unending optimism to Cowdenbeath's fans' contentment just to exist in any form, I will miss this place being my home on Pie and Bovril. Scottish League Two, you've been wretched, you've been excellent. You've given me elation, you've given me despair. You've given me football, anti-football and everything in-between. Goodbye, old friend. But I'll visit, sometime. 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom & Gerry Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 See you soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Thom & Gerry said: See you soon. Cheers, T&G. I'll maintain a keen interest in L2 affairs - perhaps next year will be the one in which Elgin justify their place in the 42. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom & Gerry Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I very much doubt it but live in hope. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spider Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 How touching t_b_w that instead of partying into the night with your fellow fans, you chose to stay in to compose your fond farewell. Only time will tell whether L2 will be poorer for Clyde's absence next season, but this league's forum certainly won't be. Enjoy your gap year, and see you soon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Sad to see Berwick go, great trip down there. Delighted to be shot of Clyde, Broadwood is an atrocious day out and their fans on here are mainly bell ends. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 23 minutes ago, big al said: Sad to see Berwick go, great trip down there. Delighted to be shot of Clyde, Broadwood is an atrocious day out and their fans on here are mainly bell ends. Been 3 times to Berwick. Miles from anywhere. Suppose it appeals to the let’s buy a caravan and let it out to hard up let’s all dress in football shirts who can’t afford Tenerife brigade. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 36 minutes ago, big al said: Sad to see Berwick go, great trip down there. Delighted to be shot of Clyde, Broadwood is an atrocious day out and their fans on here are mainly bell ends. Thanks for the kind words, 'big al', and all the best to Cowdenbeath in their star-crossed quest to avoid going down the drain with little more than a whimper. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Hood Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, The Spider said: Only time will tell whether L2 will be poorer for Clyde's absence next season, but this league's forum certainly won't be. Enjoy your gap year, and see you soon. Yes No No & No Enjoy the Lowland League ya bunch of comatose librarians 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvy Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Quote taken you how long to escape? Will your manager stay? maybe see you back in div 2 soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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big al Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 8 hours ago, Tutankhamen said: Been 3 times to Berwick. Miles from anywhere. Suppose it appeals to the let’s buy a caravan and let it out to hard up let’s all dress in football shirts who can’t afford Tenerife brigade. Yeah , that’s it mate. Haven’t been abroad for years. Where are we gona go now for our big holiday trip, Annan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 8 hours ago, the_bully_wee said: Thanks for the kind words, 'big al', and all the best to Cowdenbeath in their star-crossed quest to avoid going down the drain with little more than a whimper. Just saying it as it is. Obviously not all Clyde fans, but a high percentage. You may be right about Cowden, could easily be a struggle again. Ourselves and Albion are the most likely candidates on paper. Thankfully footballs not played on paper so we live to fight another day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spider Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Larry Hood said: Yes No No & No Enjoy the Lowland League ya bunch of comatose librarians Gosh Larry. The excitement of promotion is doing wonders for your linguistic dexterity. With those last two words you've broken new ground from all your previous communications and progressed to three and then quite amazingly to four syllables. Well done sir! You've made me pwoud, vewy pwoud indeed. Enjoy the new big boys playground next season and please don't feel obliged to visit the L2 forum until elegible to do so in 12 months time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clyde Man Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Gosh Larry. The excitement of promotion is doing wonders for your linguistic dexterity. With those last two words you've broken new ground from all your previous communications and progressed to three and then quite amazingly to four syllables. Well done sir! You've made me pwoud, vewy pwoud indeed. Enjoy the new big boys playground next season and please don't feel obliged to visit the L2 forum until elegible to do so in 12 months time.Oh dear Spidey you sound upset. I’ll be on the Queue Pee posts as usual and give you a GIRFUY in every defeat you have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Your Own Socks Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, The Clyde Man said: Oh dear Spidey you sound upset. I’ll be on the Queue Pee posts as usual and give you a GIRFUY in every defeat you have. Break-ups are always emotional but you have to let it go. It's a bit like when you make friends on holiday, promise to keep in touch but then get back to real life and you realise you didn't like them that much at all. Besides, you've some big clubs like Falkirk, Airdrie, Raith and East Fife to contend with next year. We'll just have to struggle along without you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyWeeLad Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Wonder if anyone will sing songs now that Clyde are away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spider Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 2 hours ago, The Clyde Man said: Oh dear Spidey you sound upset. I’ll be on the Queue Pee posts as usual and give you a GIRFUY in every defeat you have. If I was to reciprocate that gesture then I suspect I'd be very busy on your threads next season. Fortunately for you I'm not that ignorant or childish, which of course is where we differ. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrowhillclyde Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Bring Your Own Socks said: We'll just have to struggle along without you. Corrertamundo. Enjoy reality in the next few years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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