Bicknell at Ampthill

[ref off ref]

Craig Bicknell has accepted the joint managers post at Ampthill Town where he will be working alongside Steve Goodridge, the current Ampthill manager.

As Craig is still on holiday he asked me to post this news, in a nutshell Steve contacted Craig prior to him going away, Ampthill were short on personell, Padbury were without a pitch, negotiations took place and an agreement was reached.

Steve and Craig it should be noted are good friends, Steve has a good track record both as a player and manager and Craig in turn has in his time been very successful as a manager too, hopefully this can continue for them.

This will be a good step for Craig as at Padbury he had no reserve or youth side to fall back on which Ampthill do have, so along with the squad that won promotion for Padbury last season, what Ampthill have remaining and a few additions that were already in the pipeline, it could be a good season ahead for both Steve and Craig.

 

It's fair to add that in an ideal world Craig would have loved to take the name of Padbury forward, but through means totally out of his control this was denied, what this now means at the forthcoming SSML AGM as to whether it is a reprieve for Stony Stratford or a lifeline for Winslow only the powers to be will know, but out of this deal where two clubs did look dead on their feet at least one can go forward.

 

I am sure on his return Craig may add more of an update, but for now he has assured me that this was in the end the only way forward, for all the hard work of last season and then in trying to keep Padbury alive when the news regarding Ford Meadow came to light he deserves this opportunity.

As for who else comes on board maybe in time that may come to light, this was not a Padbury takeover of Ampthill it should be added, it was two clubs in trouble and from it one name survives.

At least though Craig and the boys now get their chance in Division 1 of which they worked so hard to achieve last season.

[john barnes]

Do you know how many players he will be taking and what backroom staff will be going with him?

 

 

[BigBoss]

in a nutshell Steve contacted Craig prior to him going away,

 

Can I make the presumption that this was with the full backing of the chairman / committee or was it just from Steve?

 

Just wondering if they were just going over there as part of a team or to try and execute the vision they had for Padbury with Ampthill

Edited June 16, 2011 by BigBoss

[ref off ref]

Do you know how many players he will be taking and what backroom staff will be going with him?

 

 

I'm afraid not, all I know is what I wrote.

[ref off ref]

in a nutshell Steve contacted Craig prior to him going away,

 

Can I make the presumption that this was with the full backing of the chairman / committee or was it just from Steve?

 

Just wondering if they were just going over there as part of a team or to try and execute the vision they had for Padbury with Ampthill

 

Guess people will have their own thoughts on this, it was something that came out of the blue at short notice.

Do know meetings with the Ampthill board took place along with Craig and co, what the actual outcome is or who will be here and there, time will tell.

[bicknell]

All ex padburys players will be coming so will phisio and goal keeper coach

[bicknell]

I am also happy to answer any questions

[Spartacus7868]

What is the capital of Peru?

 

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[BUFC]

What is the capital of Peru?

 

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Paddington

[john barnes]

What about the assistant manager or is he the goalkeeper coach?

[Winslow Boy]

Is Phil Smith taking up a chairmans position and and look to build Ampthill up?

[Chinola]

Does this now mean that this SSML Forum will focus predominantly on Ampthill now rather than Padbury?

[Rhodes]

What is the capital of Peru?

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Lima isn't it

[john barnes]

Was there a playing budget at Padbury? if so where did the funds come from and is that buget going across to Ampthill

[Rhodes]

I assume that Stuart Reynolds will still be at Ampthill Park next season

[bicknell]

What about the assistant manager or is he the goalkeeper coach?

Lee brown is keeper coach

[bicknell]

Is Phil Smith taking up a chairmans position and and look to build Ampthill up?

That was the plan but one person voted him out and what he put on the table was amazing but he will be at every game

[bicknell]

Does this now mean that this SSML Forum will focus predominantly on Ampthill now rather than Padbury?Rip padbury

[BigBoss]

This is like a press conference!

[bicknell]

Was there a playing budget at Padbury? if so where did the funds come from and is that buget going across to Ampthill no comment sorry