Tuesday 14 November 2023
NEXT HOME GAME: Bolton – Today, 7.30pm
NEXT AWAY GAME: Newport – Saturday 25 November, 3pm
Dear County fans, Stopfordians, and any Bolton supporters joining us today, a very warm welcome to your Tuesday edition of The Scarf My Father Wore.
The Football League Trophy has been sponsored by paint and pizza in recent years, but we’re back in familiar territory tonight with a vehicle-related company taking over the reins. If my geek-o-meter is working correctly, our last game in the competition when sponsored by a vehicle-related company was a 3-0 defeat at Chester City in the second round of the LDV Vans Trophy on Halloween in 2006. That was a night to forget, but we’ve not done too badly in previous transport-themed incarnations of the competition, with a couple of Wembley finals under the Autoglass banner and a northern final in the Auto Windscreens. Let’s see how far we can go in the inaugural Bristol Street Motors Trophy. We’ve already qualified for the next round, and we’re guaranteed a home draw if we beat Bolton this evening, which Ian Brown is backing us to do.
Today’s edition is sponsored by Colourtone. As always, a big thank you to Paul.
Finally, I’m currently walking every street in Stockport to raise money for mental health charity Mentell. If you’d like to make a donation to help me reach my target, please click here.
Total distance so far: 46.68 miles
Total steps so far: 83,302
Total raised so far: £962
Total completed streets so far: 24 (Click here for the full list, which includes reports and photos from every day of the walk.)
Further information on the walk can be found by clicking here.
Des Junior
Des Junior loves writing about County. But he can never be arsed doing match previews. They’re a bit dull, aren’t they? Paddy Madden’s out for two games with an ingrown toenail…blah blah blah…tomorrow’s referee has handed out more cards than Moonpig…blah blah blah…County haven’t won at Birmingham since 1672.
Fortunately, he has a number of fellow County content creators to call upon. Here’s their thoughts, general chit-chat and score predictions, ahead of our first meeting with Bolton since that memorable night in 2021.
Ian Brown, hedgegrower
County 3 Bolton 2
How do we get enthusiastic for a midweek EFL Trophy game with nothing riding on it?
Good question Des!
Enthusiasm for a competition that used to look to give teams in the third and fourth tiers of the Football League a chance to win their way to Wembley has sharply but understandably dipped since the inclusion of Under-21 teams of clubs from the Greedy League.
The competition has had some weird names in the past, but “The Bristol Street Motors Trophy” is certainly up there with the best (or worst, even).
You might be sensing a certain cynicism on my part here, but despite the aforementioned misgivings, I have shelled out a fiver and will be in attendance all being well.
Having mulled over the fact that it’s a Tuesday night, and likely to be a wet and windy one, I’ve given myself a good talking to and been reminded that if we win the game, we will then get a home match in the knockout stages. That fact, and the realisation that County also have a 13-game winning run to keep going, should be enough to entice a decent number to the game.
Give your car a lick of paint
Granted, Stockport used to be a little rough around the edges. But the town’s getting a good old lick of paint these days, with fancy new offices, apartments, bars and restaurants springing up. You can’t be driving up and down the A6 in a tatty car with chipped paintwork, so give your car a nice lick of paint too. Colourtone is your go-to company for that. They’ve been servicing the automotive and industrial markets in Cheshire and Greater Manchester for decades, and carry an extensive range of car paint and industrial paints.
Visit colourtone.com for further details.
DJ Des
A Gary Numan classic for our readers today, in honour of the Football League Trophy’s brand new sponsor.
Would you like DJ Des to play a song for your favourite County player, or a friend or family member? Email thescarfmyfatherwore@substack.com with your requests/shoutouts!
Bunch of fives
5️⃣ vehicle-related sponsors of the Football League Trophy
1) Freight Rover
2) Sherpa Van
3) Leyland DAF
4) LDV Vans
5) Bristol Street Motors
5️⃣ car manufacturers
1) Vauxhall
2) Ford
3) Volvo
4) Audi
5) Ferrari
5️⃣ cup games against Bolton
1) County 4 Bolton 1, 1909-10
2) County 5 Bolton 3, 2021-22
3) County 1 Bolton 4, 2001-02
4) Bolton 2 County 2, 2021-22
5) Bolton 5 County 1, 1946-47
5️⃣ Peter Kay TV shows
1) Phoenix Nights
2) Car Share
3) Comedy Shuffle
4) That Peter Kay Thing
5) Max & Paddy’s Road to Nowhere
Along with County and Bolton, 5️⃣ other teams already through to the next round before playing their final game
1) Wigan
2) Barnsley
3) Bradford
4) Wycombe
5) Wimbledon
Today in SK
🍺 Food and drink
The Nelson Tavern (SK1) have a great range of offers throughout the week, including £4.50 for drinks off the Doubles Bar, a comprehensive range of shots for £2, and 3 for £6 on Jägerbombs.
Lunch deal at The Dog & Partridge (SK2). One course for £7 or two courses for £11. 12pm till 2pm.
Lite bite meal deal at The Friary (SK3). Cod or haddock, served with chips, and a side of peas, curry or gravy. Plus tea or coffee. £9.95. 11.30am - 7.30pm.
Tapas Tuesday at TRUNK (SK7) from 5pm. All tapas dishes are 3-for-2 (cheapest dish free). Call 0161 222 9260 to book a table, and mention “The Scarf My Father Wore” to receive a 15% discount off the normal tapas menu.
🎱 Free pool
The George & Dragon (SK7). 6pm - 9pm.
🎹 Live music
Golden Oldies at Bask (SK1). Live organist Michael Holmes will be playing nostalgic classics from Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Matt Munro, Cole Porter and lots of other hits from the 50s and 60s. 1pm - 4pm. Free entry.
The Scarf My Father Wore works closely with venues on a daily basis to bring you the most comprehensive guide to all of the best offers and events taking place across the whole SK region. Click on the links below for full details of everything taking place in your area over the next few weeks.
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Photo of the day
A6, Stockport
A visual representation of what happened to Bolton Wanderers the last time they visited Stockport.
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Respect any business , whatever it’s name that shells out the money to sponsor any sports event. Bristol Street Motirs, we applaud you!!