Class of 92

[Billy Whizz]

2nd part on tonight on BBC 1 at 9pm, did anyone watch the 1st episode last week?
Looking forward to it. Think Salford City are live on BBC 2 tomorrow night in the FA cup against Notts county

[superfurryhibby]

Good reminder, I enjoyed it. Thought the former Utd guys came across well.

[wookie70]

I watched it on iPlayer. To be honest I think they came across as similar to some of the mad oligarchs that have destroyed teams higher up the pyramid. They are meant to be owners but have stuck their nose into training and the dressing room, changed the strip colour and also brought in a silent investor. They do sound like they are trying to do their best for the club but not every club can be in the top league and not every supporter wants outside money to bring success.

It may sound weird but I would be gutted to be a Man City fan. Buying your way out of bother has no honour. Its like Daddy picking up the pieces every time the rich kid makes an arse of things. If I was a Salford Fan I would be very wary of their plans.

That all being said it was decent viewing and a very interesting look at non league football.

[FromTheCapital]

I watched it last week and found it very interesting. Looking forward to watch it again tonight. Thought Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and the Neville's came across very well.


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[Stax]

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2nd part on tonight on BBC 1 at 9pm, did anyone watch the 1st episode last week?
Looking forward to it. Think Salford City are live on BBC 2 tomorrow night in the FA cup against Notts county

My mrs just reminded me its on. She really enjoyed it last week, usually rolls the eyes & moans about anything football related but I agree, good watch.

[andy1875]

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2nd part on tonight on BBC 1 at 9pm, did anyone watch the 1st episode last week?
Looking forward to it. Think Salford City are live on BBC 2 tomorrow night in the FA cup against Notts county

Thanks for the heads up that part 2 is on tonight.

I watched it last week and found it really interesting. Will be fascinating to watch Salford grow, which it looks like they will with the class of 92 on the books, as well as the new investor who was a billionaire if I heard correctly last week now controlling 50% of the club.

United and City better watch their backs for the new kid in town

[lucky]

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I watched it on iPlayer. To be honest I think they came across as similar to some of the mad oligarchs that have destroyed teams higher up the pyramid. They are meant to be owners but have stuck their nose into training and the dressing room, changed the strip colour and also brought in a silent investor. They do sound like they are trying to do their best for the club but not every club can be in the top league and not every supporter wants outside money to bring success.

It may sound weird but I would be gutted to be a Man City fan. Buying your way out of bother has no honour. Its like Daddy picking up the pieces every time the rich kid makes an arse of things. If I was a Salford Fan I would be very wary of their plans.

That all being said it was decent viewing and a very interesting look at non league football.

If some mad mega rich sheik or oil man bought Hibs and got us into the latter stages of the CL I would not give a toss.

[SteveHFC]

Can't wait to watch it again.

[wookie70]

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If some mad mega rich sheik or oil man bought Hibs and got us into the latter stages of the CL I would not give a toss.

That's your prerogative. You would of course have no issue with Hearts or Ranger's rich business men owners and the way they bought success.

I would question where the money came from and what their intentions were. If it was Andy Murray who is clearly a fan I could live with it. If it was someone with no connection to the club who made their money in nefarious ways then I may walk. A football club is about far more than success.

Of course the class of 92 may have some links with Salford but I can't recall anything being said in the first episode.

[Sir David Gray]

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That's your prerogative. You would of course have no issue with Hearts or Ranger's rich business men owners and the way they bought success.

I would question where the money came from and what their intentions were. If it was Andy Murray who is clearly a fan I could live with it. If it was someone with no connection to the club who made their money in nefarious ways then I may walk. A football club is about far more than success.

Of course the class of 92 may have some links with Salford but I can't recall anything being said in the first episode.

Paul Scholes was born in Salford.

[iwasthere1972]

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2nd part on tonight on BBC 1 at 9pm, did anyone watch the 1st episode last week?
Looking forward to it. Think Salford City are live on BBC 2 tomorrow night in the FA cup against Notts county

Watched the first episode last week and have the second episode recorded to watch after I've watched Eastenders. Great prog and thoroughly entertaining.

[IrnBru22]

If they knew it would be a problem with players drinking, why did they have the party on the Thursday and no wait till the Sunday or something.

[lucky]

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That's your prerogative. You would of course have no issue with Hearts or Ranger's rich business men owners and the way they bought success.

I would question where the money came from and what their intentions were. If it was Andy Murray who is clearly a fan I could live with it. If it was someone with no connection to the club who made their money in nefarious ways then I may walk. A football club is about far more than success.

Of course the class of 92 may have some links with Salford but I can't recall anything being said in the first episode.

Correct but football is all about winning. I clearly mentioned a mega rich businessman not a chancer like Romanov

[Tynie01011973]

Wonder what Stubbsy would say if Jason Cummings asked to miss a game to go modelling 😱

[Sergey]

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Correct but football is all about winning. I clearly mentioned a mega rich businessman not a chancer like Romanov

Anyone who invests in lower-league/non-league football in England (or any other country) aren't in it to make money. I speak in a position of knowing a lot of Chairmen and dozens of clubs who are living hand-to-mouth.

Money is no guarantee in buying success, but it will help in stability. Crawley are one club that worked their way through the league structure and and now suffering because of overspending. There's little sympathy around the non-league scene if they go skint. I could list a dozen who are trying to do it the right way, and I'm pretty sure that Salford will also tick that box.

I wish them well tomorrow night as there's decent prize-money up for grabs

[Pete]

Good programme. I was rooting for Darlington at the end though.

I hope they, along with Scarborough are the ones to get back to the football league as they seem like clubs with real history and fan bases.

[LancashireHibby]

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Good programme. I was rooting for Darlington at the end though.

I hope they, along with Scarborough are the ones to get back to the football league as they seem like clubs with real history and fan bases.

Darlington and Scarborough clubs have history pretty much in line with The Rangers. Far from the only club along those lines to be fair though.

[Sergey]

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Good programme. I was rooting for Darlington at the end though.

I hope they, along with Scarborough are the ones to get back to the football league as they seem like clubs with real history and fan bases.

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Darlington and Scarborough clubs have history pretty much in line with The Rangers. Far from the only club along those lines to be fair though.

To me, as someone who is involved in non-league, part of the enjoyment is visiting grounds in the boondocks and conversing with 'proper' football fans. The exact same fans that were portrayed in the 92 programme. Another bonus is when you visit quaint little towns that offer more than just the football.

With no disrespect to Darlington and Scarborough, they pale in comparison to the likes of Lewes (East Sussex) - Bognor Regis (Down South on the Coast) - Brackley (Nr Northampton with some decent eateries). These aren't clubs who are ever going to progress through the leagues. Simply surviving is an achievement and passing over my £10 for entry and buying a few pints gives me some sort of comfort that that money is welcomed.

£76 to watch Arsenal when they have zillions in the bank - you can all have that deal. That's not football as I want it.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Wonder what Stubbsy would say if Jason Cummings asked to miss a game to go modelling 😱

Considering modelling is the boys job I was a bit confused at the reaction from everyone?

If the shouty manager had to drive his lorry overnight he'd miss the game as well.

[Baldy Foghorn]

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Considering modelling is the boys job I was a bit confused at the reaction from everyone?

If the shouty manager had to drive his lorry overnight he'd miss the game as well.

That's a fair point......And £5k is not to be sniffed at either.....

[Mr White]

Notts County should pump them tonight right?

[SeanWilson]

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I watched it on iPlayer. To be honest I think they came across as similar to some of the mad oligarchs that have destroyed teams higher up the pyramid. They are meant to be owners but have stuck their nose into training and the dressing room, changed the strip colour and also brought in a silent investor. They do sound like they are trying to do their best for the club but not every club can be in the top league and not every supporter wants outside money to bring success.

It may sound weird but I would be gutted to be a Man City fan. Buying your way out of bother has no honour. Its like Daddy picking up the pieces every time the rich kid makes an arse of things. If I was a Salford Fan I would be very wary of their plans.

That all being said it was decent viewing and a very interesting look at non league football.

Whilst I kind of agree with where you are coming from... The Arabs, the Russians, Chinese etc who have all invested in football clubs have absolutely no right to try and pick football teams/be in a dressing room... However, these guys played at the pinacle of football for decades - I think they have some sort of value to add in a footballing sense - look at the lad who ended up at Man U for instance; that would never have come about had it not been for the interest they had in the playing squad. Thought it was a great little feel good story actually!

[pontius pilate]

Great programme to watch. After discussions Phil Neville was put in his place by Gary and scholes that they will not interfere in the playing side. They are bringing about subtle changes more for the fact of fan enjoyment rather than trying to change the fabric of the club. Good luck to the class of 92 and good luck to Salford tonight.

[easty]

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Notts County should pump them tonight right?

Aye

[Scouse Hibee]

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I watched it on iPlayer. To be honest I think they came across as similar to some of the mad oligarchs that have destroyed teams higher up the pyramid. They are meant to be owners but have stuck their nose into training and the dressing room, changed the strip colour and also brought in a silent investor. They do sound like they are trying to do their best for the club but not every club can be in the top league and not every supporter wants outside money to bring success.

It may sound weird but I would be gutted to be a Man City fan. Buying your way out of bother has no honour. Its like Daddy picking up the pieces every time the rich kid makes an arse of things. If I was a Salford Fan I would be very wary of their plans.

That all being said it was decent viewing and a very interesting look at non league football.

To be fair they have not interfered in the dressing room, training or any decisions the manager(s) have made. Fair play to them, it's a great story and I hope they go from strength to strength.

[JimBHibees]

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If they knew it would be a problem with players drinking, why did they have the party on the Thursday and no wait till the Sunday or something.

Indeed lets put on a free bar get all the players and expect them not to drink. Should have been another day.

The management duo and the manager in particular look absolutely nuts.

[Treadstone]

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The management duo and the manager in particular look absolutely nuts.

That was the biggest takeaway from it for me. Can't believe this style is going to work further up the league ladder. The young lad being told he wasn't in the squad was thoroughly humiliating.

Easy to see why Moyes failed at Man U. Phil Nevilles uninspiring chain of cliches for private and professional life devoid of any real emotion or insight.

[CropleyWasGod]

Scholes was the star for me.

He acts like he did on the pitch. Quiet for the most part, gets on with things, and then.... boom... comes in with something special. No messing.

"Why the **** did we buy a football team?"

[SteveHFC]

Scholes on and off the pitch is just a class act. Love the guy.

[JimBHibees]

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That was the biggest takeaway from it for me. Can't believe this style is going to work further up the league ladder. The young lad being told he wasn't in the squad was thoroughly humiliating.

Easy to see why Moyes failed at Man U. Phil Nevilles uninspiring chain of cliches for private and professional life devoid of any real emotion or insight.

Agree seemed a nice kid also, I know it was a tv programme but unnecessary for that to be done on camera. Should have been done at the training session previously off camera. Hysterical also that the young talented kid couldnt get a game yet was being offered a deal at Man U.