The National League (Conference) and non league football thread

[older-codger]

Re: The Conference thread

Was happy with Harley who was rejected by Torquay. They have't a clue on quality

 

[Red and White Zider]

Re: The Conference thread

Not forgetting Steve Tully too

 

[STURTZ]

Re: The Conference thread

You'd be happy to sign a Torquay reject then?

Fred Binney was a Torquay reject!

 

[les.gtfc]

Re: The Conference thread

I'm sure Alan would jump at the chance to play for your lot if an offer came in. He's already gone on record as saying he wants to play at a higher level but that the move must be right for both parties and he is very happy to stay next season if nothing can be agreed.

Obviously I'm hoping he stays as 30 goal a season strikers are hard to find whatever level you play at.

 

[les.gtfc]

Re: The Conference thread

Following statement issued by Braintree Town FC.

With work already underway at Cressing Road to improve our facilities to meet the Football Association's ground grading requirements for the Club to remain in the Blue Square Bet Premier, the Club have introduced a Ground Development Fund (GDF) to focus all fund-raising efforts towards meeting the expensive cost of the further stadium upgrades. The latest estimate is that we will have to find approximately £175,000 to ensure that the Club are not relegated at the end of the coming season because of the inadequacies of our facilities. The Club will be looking to source the majority of the planned expenditure, but need your help with the GDF and have set a target of £25,000 for the fund. Chairman Lee Harding issued the following plea: "Between us - the supporters and the Board - we secured our ground grading with four days to spare following our promotion from the Ryman League in 2006 and we've a similar battle on our hands now. Your help five years ago made all the difference and your Board are working hard to source funds to cover the cost of the further redevelopment of our ground, but we're going to need some more help! Given the current difficult economic situation, we're all having to be careful with our spending and you all know that it is the Braintree way not to spend what we do not have. But these ground improvements have got to be completed by 31 March next year and there are no ifs and no buts. If we as a Club, as a town, fail - then relegation will come, irrespective of how the team perform on the pitch. But we in the Board Room will do our best to ensure that our facilities pass the tough targets set for us. Since winning the league five weeks ago, we have been working hard with our plans for further development of the ground. We have had a lot of help from Braintree Council and hope to be in a position to lodge the necessary planning applications for all the required improvements in July. Without being over optimistic, we are confident that our planning application will be supported by both the Council and people of Braintree but we then have to make sure we have the money to pay for it all - that's where you can help! Over the coming weeks and months there will be many fund-raising initiative launched and I'd ask you all to help in what ever way you can. If you've a fund-raising idea, come and talk to me or any Club officer. It's our Club - let's make sure we secure our future together!"

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Re: The Conference thread

Braintree's previous manager(Alan Devonsire took over a few weeks ago) resigned because he was only offered a KIA(mid range model from a auction,value 4k) as a club car..Quite a bizzare issue to have resigned over...Perhaps he wanted a nice top of the range Merc....

 

[Hants_red]

Re: The Conference thread

Strong rumour (now confirmed) that Rushden and Diamonds have been expelled from the Conference.

Southport reprieved into BSB Prem. BStortford moved to BSB North. Thurrock put in BSB South.

 

[grecIAN Harris]

Re: The Conference thread

Strong rumour (now confirmed) that Rushden and Diamonds have been expelled from the Conference.

Southport reprieved into BSB Prem. BStortford moved to BSB North. Thurrock put in BSB South.

Heard that on 5 Live this afternoon. apparently they cannot gurantee that they have the financial stability to complete their fixtures next season.

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Re: The Conference thread

Heard that on 5 Live this afternoon. apparently they cannot gurantee that they have the financial stability to complete their fixtures next season.

There were problems paying staff/players at Nene Park from Jan onwards....I expect the Conference Board,have bad memories of Chester City.....

 

[Hants_red]

Re: The Conference thread

R&D weren't allowed to attend as there membership had been suspended.

Weren't they trust run, but they gave it up, as they couldn't deal with all the work?