2008 - Here we go!!!

Saturday, 09 August 08, 07:15 AM · Comments (0)

And so the waiting is less than two hours away from being over and season 2008/09 is imminent for Weymouth FC and the other members of the Blue Square Premier League.

With "Money" Mike becoming the last part of the John Hollins jigsaw (apart from a possible keeper to cover for the struggling Danny Knowles) we now have the players in place to try and ensure we preserve our status just outside the English professional football league.

I can honestly say that when the postman arrived with my new home shirt this morning (and free scarf - a nice touch WFC) it hit me just how much of an investment both financially and emotionally following a football club is. I am approaching my third decade of Terras support and I am still as excited and anticipation filled on the eve of every season.

Financial challenges still plague our club, as they have throughout my support, but you know what I wouldn't trade supporting Weymouth for Manchester United for all the money in the world. I have used the blog extensively to portray my anger at the greed and self interest of the Premier League and will continue my campaign against cash fuelled football as opposed to the game of the man on the street this season.

Money is tighter generally and it will result in the bubble bursting and the man on the street getting his football back. I am sure of it.

Of course your Arsenal's and Chelsea's will always be richer than Weymouth, but supporting the Terras makes you richer in other ways and the final whistle at Nottingham Forest will remain the greatest moment of my footballing life. Truly memorable.

So what of the current Weymouth vintage then? Its far to early to say but we have a very difficult start to the season with Oxford and Stevenage coming up quickly on the rails of Grays Athletic today.

My prediction for today ? 1-1

But those of you who remember my predictions of old on TerrasBlog will be going to the match certain now that there will be a result one way or the other!!!

Whomever you support, enjoy the season and may your dreams come true.*

*These good luck wishes do not apply to supporters of Yeovil Town FC.

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