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The B-Ark / Re: NL Squad

« on: Today at 02:01:16 PM »

The management spent much of the season talking about "the group" as a long term project. Clearly, had we failed to get promoted, we'd have yet another season of churn and yet another "group" to develop next season. As it is we may be fortunate enough to keep a few, but if Mooney's gone then I'm not holding out much hope for the rest.

What was the point of assembling a deliberately youthful side only to see anyone with any promise depart after one season? I thought one of the reasons we adopted hybrid was to try and break that annual cycle of building a new side essentially from scratch...

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The B-Ark / Re: NL Squad

« on: Today at 01:23:21 PM »

And of course, we got f**k all for him because 90% of "the group" we were so devoted to developing were on a one-year contract....

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The B-Ark / Re: NL Squad

« on: May 16, 2024, 05:09:29 PM »

Going to need a left back, 3 midfielders and a striker.

Byrne left Kidderminister and Sotona transfer listed by Doncaster worth considering.  A Cully favourite Adam Marriott released by Bromley.

One issue with Byrne is his fitness record.
One comment on the Kidderminster fans forum said that he only played 57 games out of the 102 Kiddy played in his two seasons with them.

And Sotona would certainly need to have the histrionics coached out of him. He showed that side of his game so many times last season, with his antics at Warrington being an embarrassment.

Sotona's behaviour at times was cringeworthy, and the weak response of management to him throwing tantrums about taking penalties was disappointing.

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The B-Ark / Re: NL Squad

« on: May 15, 2024, 10:41:42 AM »

Yes, as delighted as we all are by promotion the squad as is will not compete and needs some serious upgrades.

Not surprised by any of the departures, but a bit surprised by a couple we've made offers to...

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The B-Ark / Re: NL Squad

« on: May 14, 2024, 06:50:06 PM »

Yeah that was an obvious departure. He did improve after his spell with Tamworth I thought, but I still wouldn't have retained him.

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The B-Ark / Re: well done Jimmy Knowles ... Leagues 3rd highest scorer

« on: May 07, 2024, 10:45:38 AM »

For all the euphoria we have to remember we finished 6th in a desperately poor league and as much as we may love this group, some of them are not good enough for the step up. Harsh, but reality.

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The B-Ark / Re: Prediction League - Brackley Town vs Boston United in the Playoffs

« on: May 07, 2024, 09:44:41 AM »

Thanks Ken. Every year is another brutal reminder I know absolutely nothing about football, but cheers anyway!

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The B-Ark / Re: well done Jimmy Knowles ... Leagues 3rd highest scorer

« on: May 06, 2024, 12:55:49 PM »

I wouldn't pin your hopes on Rowe staying, from what I've heard. Far too good for us and scouts have noticed.

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The B-Ark / Re: Big Screen

« on: May 03, 2024, 08:51:23 AM »

Really? Where did you see that? From the National League TV website:

"There are currently no upcoming fixtures scheduled, please check back later."

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The B-Ark / Re: Brackley Town Play-Off Final ticket allocation

« on: May 02, 2024, 06:27:07 PM »

I keep reiterating the point, but it's worth bearing in mind Brackley can accommodate significantly more away fans than we can (and will be able to even after the south stand is built without giving up half the ground and compromising our away advantage). So I'm not about to start moaning about the numbers allocated! I was lucky enough to get a ticket this morning, but it was blind luck I guess.

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The B-Ark / Re: Sheffield Pilgrims

« on: May 02, 2024, 06:24:09 PM »

Stuck this on Twitter for you as well, Johnny!

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The B-Ark / Re: Brackley Town Play-Off Final ticket allocation

« on: May 02, 2024, 02:47:35 PM »

The allocation is smaller due to a larger number of league officials and broadcast crew (and equipment) in attendance.

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The B-Ark / Re: Big Screen

« on: May 02, 2024, 09:46:36 AM »

Good question. I reckon they'll probably just get this general ticket sale out of the way in the next hour then they might release more info (or at the very least you'll be able to ring and ask!)

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The B-Ark / Re: Help for the brackley game?

« on: April 30, 2024, 01:19:40 PM »

I think that was because they were only doing telephone and in-person sales. I tried repeatedly to get through on the phone to no avail and obviously I don't live in Boston so I couldn't queue either (in the end I bought a ticket of someone who couldn't make the game).

There will be a mad rush online I suspect. Good luck everyone!!

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The B-Ark / Re: Help for the brackley game?

« on: April 29, 2024, 05:52:46 PM »

General sale at 10am Thursday.