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Lincoln City in FA Cup Quarter finals

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  1. BlackAndAmberGambler

    BlackAndAmberGambler Well-Known Member

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    Just trying to earn a crust bless him.
     
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  2. originallambrettaman

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    I'm more in this camp...

    Tony Evans ‏@TonyEvans92a
    Sutton game was a masterclass in how to turn what should have been a life-affirming football moment into a tawdry PR stunt. Lincoln beware.

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...oalkeeper-wayne-shaws-stunt-overshadows-team/
     
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  3. DMD

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    Agreed. It was funny. Some people take things far too seriously.
     
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    We're not the only club having a problem getting pie forks.
     
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    SSN - Gambling Commission open investigation into Sutton United reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw eating pie during FA Cup tie v Arsenal last night.

    Gambling Commission say integrity in sport not a joke. Investigating to establish what happened. Also looking to see if any bets placed.
     
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  7. DMD

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    You'd think the miserable twats would have something more important to do than looking in to some fun that brightened things up for a fair few people.
     
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    And boy did it need brightening up, never seen such a dour atmosphere in an FA cup tie when a small club is playing a big name. The Lincoln fans at Burnley were all what the magic of the FA cup is.
     
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    The FA have now announced they're launching an investigation as well.

    He's obviously a bit dim, he's been on daytime TV this morning, saying that his mates bet on it and they all owe him a pint and a pie. <doh>
     
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  10. BrAdY

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    Since it's a real bet

    It's fixed and highly wrong
     
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    Oh definitely a Pukka bet mate, anyone denying it is telling porkies.
     
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    23 stone and a goalkeeper <laugh><laugh> This is outstanding and it has made my day. I thought he was just some job dodger that had managed to sneak onto the edge of the pitch - ha, can't believe he may even have got a chance to play.
     
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    He waited until all 3 subs had been used before he ate the pie to make sure he wouldn't have to come on.
     
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  14. GLP

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    Even before he ate the pie - he's a right fat knacker.
     
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    there is a precedent.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Foulke_(footballer)

    he ended up with two fa cup winners' medals and a league title badge.
     
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    maybe, but not 24 stone portly!
     
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