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Post by cris on Feb 15, 2020 15:12:05 GMT
This is all a bit worrying. So, even though the team put in as much effort as was possible, they still could not beat a team from the league below over 4 hours of football? The comments above make it sound like City were the plucky underdogs giving their all above higher grade opposition. It appears, on balance, that over two games home and away, Atherstone were indeed the better of the two sides, and that surely should not have been the case? So what went wrong? Was it a lack of preparation? This can happen when playing lower rated opposition, I imagine that Atherstone were sounded out a couple of times before the first game? Was it game plan? Or lack of? I agree with the above, a manager has every right to show passion and emotion , especially if being faced with negativity. And to be honest, there isn't a lot, if anything at all, that a manager can do during a match in the dugouts. I know for fact that players don't actually take any notice of instructions barked out at them (many a time Selb has told me that he just used to wave back and mutter "f**k off" under his breath and get on with his game!) So managers have a choice, either sit in silence and get pilloried for not shouting, or show a bit of passion, and that's not a problem. Anyway Vincent sounds like a pussycat! Jock Morrison raced up into the stands, and grabbed me around the neck........only it wasn't me, it was my brother!! Oooops!! I wouldn’t be too worried, the top teams in the MFL1 are as good as most of the Prem, it’s probably the strongest step 6 league in the country. If you look at teams who recently promoted from MFL1 Bromsgrove and Ilkeston went straight through the Prem and Walsall Wood, Heather and Cov Utd are all challenging this year. With four coming up this year it’s likely a few will be challenging for the Prem next year. Not that will impact Worcester with your likely sideways to the Hellenic, which is significantly weaker than the Mid Prem and I’d expect you to challenge with anything close to this years squad.
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Post by cris on Jan 13, 2020 17:09:56 GMT
I wasn't at all surprised that Sunday's game was postponed, and I wouldn't be if Wednesday's was either. One of the problems of being tenants I suppose. As for Claines Lane, with that slope it gets very boggy, so I hope that they sort out the drainage, or this will happen time and again. From what I gather, as Raiders have already signed up with the Worcs FA, they are the primary tenant, and we would be the secondary tenant. Any talk of the next round is nonsense, beating Coventry is all that counts at the moment. Primacy is determined by higher league not who’s the primary tenant. When Worcester were in a higher league than Bromsgrove, Worcester’s fixtures took priority and Bromsgrove played at least one Vase came on the Sunday after a Worcester game.
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Post by cris on Apr 1, 2016 12:05:47 GMT
Poster Carthaginian, on the WN article comments; "One of the advantages of Aggborough was that Worcester were under the same league structure as Kidderminster and so the fixtures were coordinated - as a result, most games were played on a Saturday afternoon. Without that same link, I really hope that we dont end up with a load of Sunday games at Bromsgrove. Friday evenings may be OK, and could pull in the punters - especially for the several local derbies that could happen, but Sunday is not a good day for attendances." Anybody know if this has been discussed? It will make no difference with Bromsgrove, I think our league fixtures take priority...might be wrong though You're correct, higher league teams league fixtures take priority. Only possible issue would be FA competitions, however as we've never reached the round you enter the FA cup at (have to win three games first!) that will probably not be an issue, I think some of the FA Vase and FA Trophy dates overlap so potential Sunday there. I can't really see it being a massive issue its not like ground shares are a new thing for fixture planners!
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Post by cris on Mar 31, 2016 18:38:03 GMT
Well that's come as surprise....
Speaking as a Bromsgrove supporter I'd like to welcome you and hope you have a very short stay before moving back home. Ive seen a fair amount of Prescott stuff on here, which I understand, However I'd continue to point out though that by far the biggest share holder in Bromsgrove Sporting is the supporters society. I genuinely feel our two clubs can have a mutually beneficial relationship (apologies for management bullshit).
The VG might not have quite as many empty plastic seats and red crash barriers as Kiddi, but it has its charms and a couple of new turnstiles (for which we're grateful).
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Post by cris on Mar 23, 2016 23:33:52 GMT
According to Bromsgroves match day programme notes on the 12th March. It was official and going ahead. And according to the programme on 19 March it wasn't I think some guns were jumped I think we'll likely hear it's a done deal in the coming days
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Post by cris on Mar 23, 2016 18:52:52 GMT
Well I think he's answered his own question, it's a C graded ground. That's enough to get you up in to the NN, but an established club would need B graded, as will Redditch if they get up and stay up.
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Post by cris on Mar 3, 2016 19:25:30 GMT
Hi All, Does anyone have any friends or are qualified themselves, as a doctor and who could possibly help if needed at this weekends game. Our other connections are not able to help us this weekend. Thanks Kev Bromsgrove regularly have a doctor at our games, with no game on Saturday he might be able to help, apologies don't know his name but the club should have his contact details
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Post by cris on Mar 2, 2016 19:42:17 GMT
if we/Bromsgrove, (no comment) give the Bromsgrove season ticket holders the same as Harriers, we will get more support i think, because they will be able to watch a local team at an higher level & still support their own club, it could be a really good move for both clubs in the long run... I think you're right in that you're likely to get more locals interested than you would in Kidderminster, although I'm not sure you'll get much interest from Bromsgrove season ticket holders as I think the majority tend to also go to most away games with them all being pretty local. For all the casual supporters for whom Bromsgrove is less convenient than Kidderminster there will be an equal number in the opposite position. The one big thing you'll not get is a "home" game in Kidderminster against Kidderminster although I'd expect you'd still get a pretty good turn out from Harriers fans and a lot of interest from locals too, so actual impact might not be as big as some think. I'm not really sure I buy the attracting players argument, ultimately players will come if you pay them and treat them well and it's not like your competing for their signature with teams playing at Wembley! Having a big flashy ground can sometimes be a reason for away teams to raise their games, I think you'll have better chance of making the VG a real home advantage (using the slope is key!!) Ultimately the Victoria Ground isn't the same standard as Aggborough, but it's as good as most grounds in NN and better than some. It also has a damn sight more character than Aggborough, you'll get full run of the stadium and 600 people in the VG will create a better atmosphere than at Kiddi. It'll also be a new ground on most your visitors so that might boost gates a bit.
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Post by cris on Feb 23, 2016 17:15:43 GMT
From all accounts JP is Chairman only by name and don't control Sporting's finances. Sporting's ex Chairman John Teece controls finances, John Teece was Chairman of Rovers when they were promoted to the Conference. There is plenty of chat currently going on amongst Bromsgrove supporters in relation to City sharing our ground and without doubt you will be made very welcome. Worth noting after the demise of Bromsgrove Rovers steps were taken to ensure no one person could have undue influence on the new club and a restriction was placed on the number of shares an individual could hold. The largest single shareholder by quite some way are actually the supporters society who hold about a third of the shares in the club.
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Post by cris on Feb 23, 2016 17:09:39 GMT
I remember when Bromsgrove fans came to SGL and had a collection when they were deep in the boddy. Maybe they would return the favour? this Bromsgrove fan has made a donation. If and when you do move to Bromsgrove, hopefully temporarily it would be great if the two sets of supporters could find ways to work together. It would be a shame to see Worcester go the same way as Rovers. I can already see some bright sparks talking about mergers, best way to avoid that nonsense is together.
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Post by cris on Feb 16, 2016 19:23:55 GMT
Well they've increased the number of turnstiles to 6 which just happens to be the number needed for NN, but maybe you're right and they are getting the ground ready for a league 4 promotions ahead. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail! FC United built a ground suitable for league 2, when they were in the Northern Prem. Be ambitious! And if you can get your ground improvements paid for by someone else all the better.
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Post by cris on Feb 16, 2016 19:16:43 GMT
Same thing being said on the Bromsgrove terraces on Saturday too along with the signs of entirely unnecessary development for the level we're playing at. why if they are thinking ahead & are planning to go up leagues they will have to modernise, so again this is speculation linking the clubs, we are at Kidderminster & have clause with them for an extension, so thats where we should leave it, let the board do their bit, just come & support the team & make some noise on the terraces... Well they've increased the number of turnstiles to 6 which just happens to be the number needed for NN, but maybe you're right and they are getting the ground ready for a league 4 promotions ahead.
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Post by cris on Feb 16, 2016 19:05:45 GMT
When asked on the terraces on Saturday "Is it Bromsgrove next season then?" by Andy Pitt, Colin Layland answered with a clear and concise "yes", in front of all of the travelling support. Does he know something nobody else knows? Has he arranged it himself without even talking to Bromsgrove's chairman? Same thing being said on the Bromsgrove terraces on Saturday too along with the signs of entirely unnecessary development for the level we're playing at.
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Post by cris on Feb 10, 2016 14:03:46 GMT
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