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Post by sikirk on Dec 27, 2023 23:48:44 GMT
When I was at a Boldon game last year I took a peek at it over the fence, surprisingly good condition and the pitch seemed well maintained. On the topic of abandoned grounds, Sunderland Nissan's old place is still in good nick as well isn't it? Isnt that where they wer before going to the Hub?I think it was, ive been a few times, lacked atmosphere at times but better than these hubs. Also had a good pitch and a nice proper stand built by mcalpines as well as a brill club house. Can only asume the rents cheaper at the hub.
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Post by england on Dec 29, 2023 10:36:55 GMT
From what I'm led to believe England these places were given grants from various government departments, football, FA etc to promote healthy living, community inclusion and have the audacity to charge up to £360 for a friendly I read last week. It’s true, I’ve been quoted very similar prices. Don’t know anything about the grants, but it’s pretty much unaffordable. The ironic thing is that they are almost always full, try getting one of the pitches on a Wednesday night! Kids football, central venues etc
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Post by lovingnonleague on Dec 29, 2023 11:31:11 GMT
From what I'm led to believe England these places were given grants from various government departments, football, FA etc to promote healthy living, community inclusion and have the audacity to charge up to £360 for a friendly I read last week. Add to that a Referee. 400 quid for a friendly. Unbelievable.
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Post by cornishpasty on Jan 20, 2024 20:13:00 GMT
No wins in the last 10, one point.
I watched them at Easington today and couldn't believe the performance compared to the caliber of individual players they have. All over the place didn't look organized, Easington are a good team but my word West are struggling, its a good job teams below them are where they are even though West have played lots more games.
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Post by lovingnonleague on Jan 20, 2024 23:49:24 GMT
Watched them last week against Redcar and I was very surprised then your right they are struggling. There was banter that night aswell as to how much in wages they had just sitting on the bench. Obviously paying out a bit then.
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Post by robwilk96 on Jan 21, 2024 13:26:48 GMT
Watched them last week against Redcar and I was very surprised then your right they are struggling. There was banter that night aswell as to how much in wages they had just sitting on the bench. Obviously paying out a bit then. Rumours are they’re merging with Sunderland RCA at the end of the season.
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Post by cornishpasty on Jan 21, 2024 15:01:39 GMT
Watched them last week against Redcar and I was very surprised then your right they are struggling. There was banter that night aswell as to how much in wages they had just sitting on the bench. Obviously paying out a bit then. Rumours are they’re merging with Sunderland RCA at the end of the season. Makes sense to be honest imo, shame to lose one but times change.
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Post by lovingnonleague on Jan 21, 2024 16:01:00 GMT
Watched them last week against Redcar and I was very surprised then your right they are struggling. There was banter that night aswell as to how much in wages they had just sitting on the bench. Obviously paying out a bit then. Rumours are they’re merging with Sunderland RCA at the end of the season. Basically that's west end folding.
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Post by sikirk on Jan 21, 2024 16:58:48 GMT
Wonder which ground they would use if they merged
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Post by lovingnonleague on Jan 21, 2024 17:57:33 GMT
Wonder which ground they would use if they merged Would surely be RCAs ground. Ground with a bit character. Wonder which club is biting the dust then. ??
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Post by bigcbeat1 on Jan 21, 2024 23:01:18 GMT
Wonder which ground they would use if they merged Would surely be RCAs ground. Ground with a bit character. Wonder which club is biting the dust then. ?? Windy might know as I’m not sure , sure I was told if 2 clubs merge they have to play at the lowest teams level
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Post by eastdurhamhopper on Jan 22, 2024 10:23:51 GMT
Would surely be RCAs ground. Ground with a bit character. Wonder which club is biting the dust then. ?? Windy might know as I’m not sure , sure I was told if 2 clubs merge they have to play at the lowest teams level I mean, that would be the logical way to do it, Stop teams using it as a way to move up the leagues. 2 struggling teams though, So a merger might be a positive thing for them. Surely they would use RCA as their home. A good ground and a million times better than the hub.
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Post by cornishpasty on Jan 22, 2024 10:55:13 GMT
I'm wondering, the way the financial situation is at our level we will come to see more mergers in the future, Wearside/Northern, Alliance/Northern ?
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Post by cornishpasty on Jan 22, 2024 20:17:44 GMT
I'm hearing they have sacked their manager today. Hardly surprising I suppose.
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Post by lovingnonleague on Jan 22, 2024 20:28:10 GMT
I'm hearing they have sacked their manager today. Hardly surprising I suppose. Yeah confirmed on twitter he's gone.
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