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Post by rodentcatcher on Jan 15, 2024 20:55:42 GMT
Looking forward to visiting Bishop this weekend weather permitting of course. Looking at forecast might just warm up in time, fingers crossed
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Post by handifan on Jan 16, 2024 10:19:51 GMT
Hand the trophy to bishops now. It’s all over.
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Post by rodentcatcher on Jan 16, 2024 10:25:28 GMT
Hand the trophy to bishops now. It’s all over. That would be a tad foolish Handifan, maybe wait until the end of February and if we have hit 70 points by then we can have that discussion!
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Post by lovingnonleague on Jan 16, 2024 10:49:34 GMT
Hand the trophy to bishops now. It’s all over. That's what they said about the Vase after Bishops were made favourites. That ended well. Not.
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Post by rodentcatcher on Jan 16, 2024 11:32:48 GMT
Hand the trophy to bishops now. It’s all over. That's what they said about the Vase after Bishops were made favourites. That ended well. Not. No interest in the FA Vase. Too big for that competition, let it naturally pass us by.
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Post by lovingnonleague on Jan 16, 2024 11:55:23 GMT
That's what they said about the Vase after Bishops were made favourites. That ended well. Not. No interest in the FA Vase. Too big for that competition, let it naturally pass us by. Bit like the league title for the last 30 odd years.
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Post by rodentcatcher on Jan 16, 2024 12:35:34 GMT
No interest in the FA Vase. Too big for that competition, let it naturally pass us by. Bit like the league title for the last 30 odd years. Not been in the Northern League consecutively for the past 30 years. Were in the NPL for 12 years of the last 30 years and 18 years of the last 40 years.
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Post by ian on Jan 16, 2024 12:44:05 GMT
There will be an eruption of laughter when Shildon nick it on the last day of the season
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Post by jambon on Jan 16, 2024 17:07:00 GMT
There will be an eruption of laughter when Shildon nick it on the last day of the season He who laughs last laughs louder ! Just saying
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Post by gabilonia on Jan 16, 2024 17:13:37 GMT
There will be an eruption of laughter when Shildon nick it on the last day of the season While that would be funny, this bishops side has too much quality, all over the pitch Player for player the best group of Northern League players since Spenny or Darlo
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Post by handifan on Jan 18, 2024 6:28:56 GMT
There will be an eruption of laughter when Shildon nick it on the last day of the season While that would be funny, this bishops side has too much quality, all over the pitch Player for player the best group of Northern League players since Spenny or Darlo This does beg the question - how are they paying for it? Compared to previous seasons, the budget spent on the team must have been very small by comparison. I can’t believe all of a sudden they are spending the same money but are now signing players who can and should be playing two levels higher. Last season was a clear step change from the norm. This season is probably as big a change again. BTW, I’m not complaining at all, just wondering out loud. I haven’t seen any news of any significant new investors / owners.
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Post by rodentcatcher on Jan 18, 2024 8:42:46 GMT
While that would be funny, this bishops side has too much quality, all over the pitch Player for player the best group of Northern League players since Spenny or Darlo This does beg the question - how are they paying for it? Compared to previous seasons, the budget spent on the team must have been very small by comparison. I can’t believe all of a sudden they are spending the same money but are now signing players who can and should be playing two levels higher. Last season was a clear step change from the norm. This season is probably as big a change again. BTW, I’m not complaining at all, just wondering out loud. I haven’t seen any news of any significant new investors / owners. A great bunch of Directors who have invested their own cash, a great supporters club who contribute through various schemes (monthly 500 club being one) - just a few examples. Back this up with astute sponsorship, 7 days a week opening of the catering hut and revenue from the function room on non match days will all greatly help! Add to the above the pull of playing for a club the size of Bishop Auckland FC at this level, a very astute management team and the pull they bring and you have a great mix!
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Post by handifan on Jan 18, 2024 14:35:34 GMT
This does beg the question - how are they paying for it? Compared to previous seasons, the budget spent on the team must have been very small by comparison. I can’t believe all of a sudden they are spending the same money but are now signing players who can and should be playing two levels higher. Last season was a clear step change from the norm. This season is probably as big a change again. BTW, I’m not complaining at all, just wondering out loud. I haven’t seen any news of any significant new investors / owners. A great bunch of Directors who have invested their own cash, a great supporters club who contribute through various schemes (monthly 500 club being one) - just a few examples. Back this up with astute sponsorship, 7 days a week opening of the catering hut and revenue from the function room on non match days will all greatly help! Add to the above the pull of playing for a club the size of Bishop Auckland FC at this level, a very astute management team and the pull they bring and you have a great mix! Most of that has been happening for years. It’s the step changes last season and this that I’m interested in.
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Post by rodentcatcher on Jan 18, 2024 15:11:08 GMT
A great bunch of Directors who have invested their own cash, a great supporters club who contribute through various schemes (monthly 500 club being one) - just a few examples. Back this up with astute sponsorship, 7 days a week opening of the catering hut and revenue from the function room on non match days will all greatly help! Add to the above the pull of playing for a club the size of Bishop Auckland FC at this level, a very astute management team and the pull they bring and you have a great mix! Most of that has been happening for years. It’s the step changes last season and this that I’m interested in. Monthly '500 club' membership has greatly increased in last 12 months, directors input I would hazard a guess has increased in last 18 months, profitability from our OWN catering facility likely only started to pay dividends in last 12 months or so. Coupled with current management team who came to the club at the start of last season.....makes for a perfect storm if you like.
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Post by gabilonia on Jan 18, 2024 19:34:24 GMT
While that would be funny, this bishops side has too much quality, all over the pitch Player for player the best group of Northern League players since Spenny or Darlo This does beg the question - how are they paying for it? Compared to previous seasons, the budget spent on the team must have been very small by comparison. I can’t believe all of a sudden they are spending the same money but are now signing players who can and should be playing two levels higher. Last season was a clear step change from the norm. This season is probably as big a change again. BTW, I’m not complaining at all, just wondering out loud. I haven’t seen any news of any significant new investors / owners. From my knowledge Bishops probably have 2nd or 3rd biggest budget in the league. And it's 2k less than redcars.
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