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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
We are going up!! We are going up. AT Last
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
9 months
I accept it was a rotten first half. I can’t explain that but I know that Adam and Sam will sort it out. If you that want to keep £ 18 in your pocket rather than support the club I understand your feelings but please don’t complain if one day there is no club left to support
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
If you are having any power issues and are in the King’s Lynn area and need a place as a short term stop gap to get kids fed, use a shower etc please let me know and we will do our best to facilitate.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Fans are the lifeblood and soul of the game - what happened last night at Brackley was not right for our supporters who spend their time and money backing our team. I am going to pay personally for a coach when the fixture is replayed and free travel will be provided to the game
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Can anyone explain to me why you can eat indoors at a restaurant, sit in a pub but you can’t sit outside and watch a non league football match which has plenty of space to distance from fellow fans. Football is one of our great remaining exports lets not screw it up
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Stephen Cleeve
5 years
What a day - amazing tactics from the manager and his very able assistant Mr Bastock, superb commitment from the players who were outstanding and roared to victory by 4,019 of you. Humbled by your support - Thanks everyone so much. Wake up with a smile on your face tomorrow
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
At ⁦ @stalbanscityfc ⁩ v ⁦ @officialKLtown ⁩ today, if you want to know just what it means Boris to lock fans out of stadiums this picture sums it all up far better than I could ever put into words #letfansin
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Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Sometimes in life there are just no words
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
What a day for The Mighty Linnets - another day to remember as the lads create more history. Let’s hope we can stay in the competition long enough for the fans to be let back in. Huge result against a very good Port Vale side.
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Stephen Cleeve
4 years
It’s been an emotional 3 months and I am so pleased for the players, the manager, his able assistants and most of all for the fans that we have managed to put smiles on your faces. I must thank our fellow clubs who voted the way that they did huge respect to them and their fans.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
We did it the hard way but we did it! Delighted for the manager,the players and most of all for the fans - hope we have made you all very happy Linnets
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
I have heard that good news is on the way and finally the right thing is going to happen in football! Thank goodness - have to keep my counsel but Keep the Faith
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Delighted that Ian Culverhouse will be our manager for another 2.5 seasons. Huge news for the club and massive boost for our players who love working under the boss as they develop their careers. Is there more to come? This is Lynn there is always more to come - stay tuned
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Pubs in King's Lynn were packed on Saturday night for our draw against Yeovil as fans watched indoors on TV, the stadium was empty - which one are you more likely to contract Corona Virus? If you chose The Stadium a career in the Civil Service or Government beckons.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
Massive congratulations to @NorwichCityFC and their legions of fans for their quick return back to the Premiership. Wonderful achievement and done with style in a no nonsense manner - well done from everyone at the Linnets
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
today we have beaten our all time highest attendance since I joined the club 4044 tickets have already been sold
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Huge thanks to everyone of you
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Amazing ticket sales for the match against York City FC - over 2,600 tickets already sold. Bring your mates, family, work colleagues lets hit 3,000, what a crowd that would be.
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Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Very sad for the fans for the debacle surrounding tonight’s game. For those of you that travelled by mini-bus @a10autocentre have kindly donated a bus for the rearranged fixture and I personally will pay for the diesel. Least the club could do in the circumstances
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Delighted that our main stand has yet again been sponsored anonymously with a massive £ 35,000 deal being pledged. It will continue to be known as The Stand With No Name - surely the most unique sponsorship deal in English Football at any level. #localfootball
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Stephen Cleeve
4 years
All of our players have very kindly agreed to take a 20% wage cut until the end of the season - it gave me no pleasure to ask as I have always honoured contracts in or out the game but I need to ensure that the club is still around for the start of next season whenever that is.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
York City fans so much abuse - let’s look at the facts you are a full time ex league football club. We are a tiny part time football club who have a fraction of the budget that you have; you have only managed to accumulate 2 more points than us and that’s by playing 2 games more
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
What a game we have in store win lose or draw the lads will do you proud- tune in and yell at your TV’s - am sure the noise will carry south. #COYL
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Relegation hurts but the manager, players, Hugo and Mark and all staff did everything they could. In the end it wasn’t enough but it was not for the lack of trying. Next season we will be stronger for it, lessons have been learnt and I am so proud of the team for never giving up
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Wonderful advert for the beautiful game yesterday - Hope the lads made you feel proud to be a linnet.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
8 months
Thanks for staying with me whilst we completed this deal and am delighted that I can finally share it with you.
@officialKLtown
King's Lynn Town FC
8 months
Club Statement - Turn Sports Investments and King's Lynn Town Football Club
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
It shows just how far Wrexham have fallen that they are so delighted in beating Little Old King’s Lynn - they are after all the longest serving members of The National League and have ran it themselves for several years and screwed it up
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
The National League have informed us today that our match against @DoverAthletic will not be happening this weekend. We understand Dover’s reasons for not playing - their long term survival is and should be their main objective and we wish them well in this difficult period
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Stephen Cleeve
1 year
Terrific day could not be more proud of our fans, our players, our staff and our town. Well done to @AFCFylde - both clubs averaged over 2 points a game but there can only be one winner. We will have to do it the hard way! Huge thanks to everyone for making it a special club
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
1 year
If Carlsberg did football club's one thing is for sure they would not be Aldershot Town FC. The tide though is turning - we will ensure you pay for your multiple tapping-up offenses and then we will see how your defence holds up.
@OfficialShots
Aldershot Town FC
1 year
We're delighted to confirm that dynamic left-wingback Olly Scott has signed for the club! Welcome to the Shots, Olly! 👊 #TheShots ❤️💙
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Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Apologies for not getting back to everyone, I had a v busy day with pre booked meetings and finished at 9.30 at The Walks - jut ran out of hours! To put it into perspective had many more messages of congratulations than I did on my wedding day!
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
1,200 tickets already sold for Saturday’s clash against York City - seats when we add in season tickets are over 50% sold already - VIP tickets also selling very well - fantastic support
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
1 year
Am delighted that from this season our @LynnLadiesFC will be being paid for the first time as we move towards greater equality. Two years ago the ladies paid subs, last season they didn’t and next season they get paid - baby steps but ones that take us in the right direction
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
There are now 3,024 fans coming to watch the mighty Linnets on Saturday against Stevenage and of course millions around the world will be tuning in
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Welcome Simon Power and huge thanks to @NorwichCityFC for all their help in making the loan deal until the end of the Season happen
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Fantastic attendance today of 1,439 shows what this club could be capable of. For those of you coming to Our home game against York in 2 weeks why not upgrade and buy a VIP ticket for just £ 40? What a journey we are on
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
We need you at The Walks for the visit of @Ashington_FC - we know that some of you are having a tough time so prices will be just £ 10 for everyone seated or standing and just £ 1 for children seated or standing. We have listened now we need a packed house!
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Stephen Cleeve
3 years
Great news - We have been selected to host Football Focus for our FA Cup game- we need 100 fans to attend the filming - all you need is a match ticket and to arrive at 10.45am and be in the Blue and Gold bar. It will be a hoot!
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Finally we have a score board at The Walks - huge screen if you want to advertise your business DM me for details
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
100% crowd allowed for the Wimbledon tennis final with a retractable roof, 45% allowed for indoor theatres but just 26.7% allowed outdoors for grassroots clubs like King’s Lynn. Does this sound fair or have I missed something?
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Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Pleased to say that the Council are holding a Civic reception for the team to honour their achievements on the 24th May - nice touch
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
Two fans lost in one day - as a club we will find a way to honour their lives and be there for their families and friends. No one should be an island - please do not suffer alone, pick up the phone and talk. Lee and Paul will not be forgotten
@officialKLtown
King's Lynn Town FC
3 years
We are saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, Lee Calton. Everyone at King’s Lynn Town Football Club sends their condolences to the family and friends of Lee. 💙💛
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Big King’s Lynn welcome to @daylesouthwell - huge signing to play with the big man and @AMarriott10 - lots of options for the Boss to tinker with. Now we need the town’s support to get the lads over the line
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Public Announcement for those living in West Norfolk - do not be alarmed if the streets are empty on Saturday it is not Armageddon, so do not panic - we are just in Doncaster cheering on the Linnets
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
What a performance from the lads in Blue and Gold - this has to be our best ever league result in our history - great atmosphere and a wonderful spectacle. Huge thanks to Halifax Bathrooms for sponsoring the game and were very gracious in defeat
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
1 year
Big welcome to our new interim Manager Mark Hughes who will be ably assisted by Hugo Langton and Paul Jones. Full Story at club's website
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Pleased to inform you that our planning consent for new fencing and turnstiles has been approved by King’s Lynn Council my thanks to them for speeding matters up. We can now move forward on the ground improvements - been a long job but we got there!
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Kudos to @TheVanaramaNL the right decision for games to be played at our levels. In reality much more likely to pick up the virus in an enclosed restaurant or bar than a football stadium. Too many leagues are panicking they need to go and buy Deff Leppard’s 1987 album
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Thanks for all your messages of support I really hope that we make you all proud today of your local football club
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
the faithful are back
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Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Sad to see @chrishendo9 leave the club, always a spark in midfield and opposition managers and directors would tell me often how good he was after the game. Understand his reasons for leaving - @gorlestonfc have got themselves one hell of a player. Good luck Hendo
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
1 year
Did everything to keep Michael Clunan but sadly it could not be done - Understand why MC made the decision that he has and have huge respect for his service that he has given the club
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 months
We are staying up
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Our fans yesterday at York - nearly 300 of you thank you so much for your support - around 30% of our average gate what a following! Lots of positives to take away not least that this club has real legs
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
What a win- mammoth victory - delighted for everyone and so so happy for the fans. If you are not at Kings Lynn on Saturday for the visit of Yeovil you need medical attention
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Woke up this morning feeling distinctly National League #atlasr
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
So pleased that Ian has committed to the club for the next 2.5 seasons - let the Blue and Gold Revolution continue
@officialKLtown
King's Lynn Town FC
4 years
Breaking | #Culverhouse2023 Linnets manager Ian Culverhouse has signed a new deal that will see him remain at the club until the end of the 2022/23 season. #WeAreLynn
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Big shout out to our travelling fans today - long journey a mammoth effort for you and so pleased that you were rewarded for it. Now we have some home games let’s pack the place out, bring a friend we need everyone on the journey
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
New turnstiles going in today to complete the legal side of the ground requirements for the National League
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Surely it is the right thing to do
@GregTheLynnNews
Greg Plummer
4 years
So if the play-offs don't go ahead, @officialKLtown chairman @StephenCleeve wants Lynn's main rivals for the title promoted too -
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
6 years
Proud at what we did achieve this season - upset at what we didn’t. Grateful for everyone’s fantastic support shows what a huge club this could be. I will be devestated for a while but soon will start making plans to get us promoted next season . We came so close. Thank you all
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Great to hear from the lads and even be FaceTimed by them at 4pm they. were in good voice and very merry indeed - not sure it will be such a pretty site by now but they deserve to let their hair down other than Hendo of course who does not have that luxury
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
1 year
Back on top
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
Terrific game today - players showed passion and commitment and our fans did all they could to support the team and the new manager. Delighted for everyone that we finally have our first win at home. As for Josh Barrett both his strikes were worth the admission fee on their own
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
They are back. After a great meeting today with our SAG group 1,600 fans will be back into our final home games. Ticket details circulated later - members and season ticket holders can buy 4 tickets and they will go on general sale at 6pm Friday. Let’s get The Walks rocking
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Huge thanks to our home shirt sponsor @charmedinterior who have kindly sponsored our hotel rooms for our FA Cup game away @Pompey - great gesture in these difficult times.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
So on Monday Stock Car Racing with thousands of fans can go ahead (rightly) but on Tuesday night our home game in the same town can have no fans at all - this is a clear and obvious case of double standards #letfansin
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
Lots of thanks to @SUFCRootsHall fans for their many emails and messages - every one very sporting and agreeing that it was never a penalty and wishing us well for the season. They did not need to do that so it is most appreciated. Good luck to the shrimpers for the run in
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Stephen Cleeve
1 year
Clear reasons why @OfficialShots need to be charged with bringing the game into disrepute -have put our reasoning to the CEO of the league - we now await their outcome and the legal process to start. Please remember Aldershot fans are not to blame - they do not steer their ship
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Lots of calls from Norwich City fans wanting their football fix - you are more than welcome. Come and support Norfolk’s highest Non-League team - a warm welcome awaits @NorwichCityFC supporters. Buy tickets on-line or on the day at the box office
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Huge news for @YorkCityFC @HWFCOfficial fans as I chat with Trevor Brock - Director of Havant. Lots of positives and real hope now - have a listen you will not be disappointed @PaulDoswell @stevewatson BREAKING NEWS #Promote2
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Would like to thank every fan today for your support, to clap the lads off for their efforts with not a single boo in the stadium tells me what great fans you are. We shall work hard over the summer to ensure we rise again. The pain will subside and from it will come strength
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Great news - we have broken the 2,000 barrier for Stevenage - please make sure you all come to the Hemel Game in the trophy on Saturday too, remember it is only £10 and £1 for children
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Another cracking night under the lights last night. I hope you all bought a friend. We invited a young girl and her mother who have recently arrived from Ukraine and she has already made her mother put the Leamington date in her diary - both loved their first night at The Walks
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Welcome Jamar
@officialKLtown
King's Lynn Town FC
4 years
New Linnets signing Jamar Loza
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Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Understand we have sold 246 programmes now - the Linnets are rocking!
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Huge game Tuesday they all are now - tickets online bring lots of friends and let’s pack the place out - the lads deserve the support and it promises to be a great night under the lights
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
We want the ground to be buzzing at The Walks and am very pleased that @PSLFC have kindly agreed to allow us to reduce our prices for our FA Cup tie. Prices will be: Adults £ 15 / £ 17 Seats Concessions £ 13 / £ 15 Seats Children £ 1 stand or sit Tickets will go on sale Monday
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Fantastic vocal support from the Lynn faithful at Royston today - long may it continue. Let’s hope that it is a season that will live long in the memory.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
The red card for Aaron Jones - ⁦ @jakewrightjnr ⁩ goes down clutching his head when there has been no contact - can see why a ref may give a yellow but a red..?? Jake Wright has deliberately tried to get Aaron sent off - not on
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Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Great night - club picks up a few awards Runners Up, Play Off Winners, Super Play Off Winners, Respect Winners and Mazza got the Golden Boot Trophy. Many thanks to the Southern League and all the friends we have made over last 3 seasons
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 months
With safety now assured I want to thank everyone for doing their bit. Too many to list individually but suffice to say it has been a very difficult season, keeping the club afloat and trying to back the manager at the same time who has worked wonders. 1/2
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
1 year
Well done @_jtaylor02_ a penalty at wembley put in the onion bag - what a journey and it is one that has just started
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
13 days
This is how ⁦ @SamuelWalkerEsq ⁩ scores goals. Up the lynn - thanks to Marine for their hospitality and am sure they will turn the corner soon. Video taken by my son Luka
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Big signing - Danny Elliott to Scunthorpe united and a fee of £ 50,000 shows they are prepared to put their money where their mouth is - it is going to be an interesting run in all the National League’s divisions
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Wanted to thank all at @drfc_official both on and off the pitch. Their fans and officials were magnanimous after the defeat and I know how hard that is after losing as it hurts. Best of luck for the rest of the season as you certainly deserve it.
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Stephen Cleeve
6 years
Congratulations to @HerefordFC on winning the title - the most consistent team over the season and good cup runs to boot. No one can argue that you do not deserve to be Champions - well done.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Massive ticket sales our visitors @bostonunited have sold 341 and total season tickets and on-line sales now number 1,212 with another 50 pre sold by box office. Usually we pre sell 3 to 400 so should be a cracking atmosphere - come early let’s have a day to remember
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
I understand there is a double page spread on King's Lynn in tomorrow's Sun - when was the last time that happened? @TheSun @TheSunFootball
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
8 months
After some thought I have decided not to post on social media again until I can bring you some positive news. I have explained in some depth where we are and the situation has not changed, I am working around the clock to find a solution for the club…
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
Believe
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
1 year
We are all Curzon tonight
@CurzonAshton
Curzon Ashton
1 year
𝑼𝑷 𝑵𝑬𝑿𝑻 🔜 🆚 @AFCFylde 🏆 Vanarama National League North 📅 Tuesday 25th April 🕒 19:45 (GMT) 🏟️ Tameside Stadium #UTN | #TheNash 🔵⚪️
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Players and fans celebrate after our 3-3 draw against ⁦ @AFCFylde ⁩ now we need you all at the Walks on Tuesday for the visit of Buxton
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
4 years
Super kind gesture from an exile fan now living in Sussex @RichardSkerritt who has kindly offered to buy 10 Linnets fans who maybe struggling a little, a ticket, a pint and sausages and chips for Boxing day Please retweet and DM if you would like a ticket! Thanks Richard
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
6 months
Thanks for the support today -lads did us proud. Manager and Sam deserve huge credit for turning life around at the walks - we march onto Scunthorpe
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
2 years
Very upset that some Boston United “fans” have smashed up the away toilets, kicking off toilet seats, smashing mirrors, pulling heaters off the walls - we understand most of the culprits were kids - who on earth are their parents?? Sadly no CCTV for obvious reasons to catch them
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Stephen Cleeve
3 years
Big thanks to @bazza1115 for holding the fort over the last few days and making personal sacrifices to do so. Understand Paul’s reasons for leaving but he leaves with his head held high and will always be assured of a warm welcome when he visits the club in the future.
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
1 year
They don’t get much bigger tomorrow than 1st playing 2nd at The Walks under the lights . The Town needs to come out in force and support their local club - see you there
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
3 years
Despite what happened I think we should be very proud of our team last night, they gave their all and battled for everything in any other night we leave with a point. Huge shout out to our fans for making the journey, great support from Southend too
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@StephenCleeve
Stephen Cleeve
5 years
Huge loss not only for King’s Lynn Town FC but the wider football family with the passing of Mick Wright. Mick’s record speaks for itself, it will never be broken and he was a truly humble gentleman to boot. The club will find a way to permanently honour our remarkable servant
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