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Thame
Jun 3, 2023 9:35:44 GMT
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Post by Luke on Jun 3, 2023 9:35:44 GMT
Interesting times at our near neighbours, manager, chairman and most players have all departed. Mark West had been there 16 years which is a hell of a stint in non league!
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Jun 3, 2023 10:15:42 GMT
Post by ian on Jun 3, 2023 10:15:42 GMT
They look doomed next season, already there are clubs that seemed destined to struggle - Thame, AFC Dunstable, Kempston, Kidlington. We could do with a fast start and pick up some early points, start of season fixtures against the likes of them would help as the reorganise after major overhauls this summer.
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Jun 3, 2023 18:59:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2023 18:59:23 GMT
Not wishing to teach anyone to suck eggs but there are now some good step 4 players looking for a game next season.
Why don’t we celebrate the 35th anniversary of winning the Southern League by having a Hackett back in the squad for example?!
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Jun 5, 2023 14:13:47 GMT
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Post by nelmo on Jun 5, 2023 14:13:47 GMT
I’d like to be a fly on the wall at their town hall meeting tomorrow. Apparently playing budget remains the same this season. If true I don’t think they’ll be short of applicants (potentially including an ex Aylesbury manager!)
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Jun 5, 2023 14:33:02 GMT
Post by ian on Jun 5, 2023 14:33:02 GMT
I’d like to be a fly on the wall at their town hall meeting tomorrow. Apparently playing budget remains the same this season. If true I don’t think they’ll be short of applicants (potentially including an ex Aylesbury manager!) You might be right - but I'd be surprised if he touched it with a bargepole!
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Jun 5, 2023 20:22:56 GMT
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Post by steve on Jun 5, 2023 20:22:56 GMT
If the budget is the same as last season why are all the players leaving. I know they might have liked West but if they are going to get paid the same money why wouldn’t some of them stayed
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Jun 6, 2023 7:39:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2023 7:39:14 GMT
It’s not just about money for a lot of players. We wouldn’t have retained quality players like Woody and Sonny for so long if money was players’ sole motivation.
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Jun 6, 2023 7:42:40 GMT
Post by ian on Jun 6, 2023 7:42:40 GMT
Players tend to follow managers at non league. Who is to say that if Ben had a new job lined up either after he left, or for next season, some of his loyal lieutenants wouldn't have gone with him. How many times do you hear a new signing say he likes the way a manager coaches/leads/manages him/the team?
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Jun 20, 2023 18:38:06 GMT
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Post by nelmo on Jun 20, 2023 18:38:06 GMT
Players tend to follow managers at non league. Who is to say that if Ben had a new job lined up either after he left, or for next season, some of his loyal lieutenants wouldn't have gone with him. How many times do you hear a new signing say he likes the way a manager coaches/leads/manages him/the team? With Ben announced as their new manager let’s hope some of his loyal lieutenants stay with us!
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Post by Luke on Jun 20, 2023 19:36:20 GMT
Wow just when you think the summer can't have any more surprises, he'd only been announced as part of Banburys new management team few days ago. I would imagine a few ex Ducks will end up going there.
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Jun 20, 2023 20:13:15 GMT
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Post by paul on Jun 20, 2023 20:13:15 GMT
Great appointment by Thame, with his record of development it is just what they needed, think you will now see them start to fulfill their potential although will take a while to put his stamp on it.
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Jun 20, 2023 20:22:45 GMT
Post by ian on Jun 20, 2023 20:22:45 GMT
Great appointment by Thame, with his record of development it is just what they needed, think you will now see them start to fulfill their potential although will take a while to put his stamp on it. Good luck to him, but that club is toxic at the moment, not sure it is the right time to be going there.
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Jun 20, 2023 20:40:24 GMT
Post by harrythehaddock on Jun 20, 2023 20:40:24 GMT
hearing that the budget remains the same , i.e. bigger than ours. Will make for a very interesting derby match, and some some intriguing incoming players!
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Jun 20, 2023 20:43:55 GMT
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Post by paul on Jun 20, 2023 20:43:55 GMT
Good luck to him, but that club is toxic at the moment, not sure it is the right time to be going there
Not sure what makes you say this, but I can assure you that after the recent departures Ben will have a blank canvass to work with and a lot of goodwill from within the Club.
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Jun 20, 2023 21:18:50 GMT
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Post by ian on Jun 20, 2023 21:18:50 GMT
Good luck to him, but that club is toxic at the moment, not sure it is the right time to be going there Not sure what makes you say this, but I can assure you that after the recent departures Ben will have a blank canvass to work with and a lot of goodwill from within the Club. There is something wrong when a well run club loses those that do all the work behind the scenes and the management and playing squad, who have been loyal for many years all decide enough is enough.
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