A couple of non league snippets

[Reading Rebel]

Surprised he's sunk that low as he can surely still score at Farnborough's level or maybe he just doesn't want the hassle and this club is easy and local? He can't be there for the money that's for sure!

 

 

Obviously found a club that will honour his holiday commitments   

[staines_rebel_Jr]

The transfer window was shutting very quickly when he was released so he would have had to find a club very quickly.

[Reading Rebel]

Good to see that Adrian Sear is still playing and in the goals with a brace for Burnham in their 2-1 win yesterday that lifts them off the bottom of the table. Seems only a terrific save from the oppo keeper stopped him from getting a hat-trick.

[C'est la vie]

I see that Charlie Moone has left Bognor.

[GlenSTFC]

He scored 1 in 7 and wasn't a regular and maybe on top of that the commute was too much?

[C'est la vie]

Yeh I'd imagine so. Would love to see him find his scoring boots again as when he was with us earlier in the season he showed what a class act he can be.

[GlenSTFC]

I'm sure he'll get another club at our level. I just think he was a little lightweight and wasn't as committed in tracking back/tackling as others, although I'm sure I'll be told that's not his game!

[Reading Rebel]

I'm sure he'll get another club at our level. I just think he was a little lightweight and wasn't as committed in tracking back/tackling as others, although I'm sure I'll be told that's not his game!

 

 

Correct    

 

With the right type of service Moonie will still score loads of goals. 

[Irishadrian]

Hartley Wintney had been informed that their ground has finally passed its grading inspection and they expect to be playing in SL Central next season

[David Carpenter]

Good Luck to them.

[Mr Rebel]

Bracknell seem to have had their ground permission for that level sorted should they get promoted too

[GlenSTFC]

Not been there but from the images and video it's look pretty clear that 3 sides are wide enough for 1 person deep and just about room for another to walk past. Going by that scenario I can't imagine the capacity can be much more than 1,500? Again it stunts any future growth, ok their ambitions may suit only 1 level higher but just seems odd for it to be so tight.

[Matt]

Basingstoke have signed a preliminary agreement to groundshare at Farnborough next season while they continue to look for options in the borough. The Camrose is being sold for redevelopment.

 

http://basingstoketown.net/img-ground-plans-for-next-season-and-beyond/

[GlenSTFC]

Does look grim for Basingstoke, wonder if they'll stay full time next season. I'm guessing it'll be cheaper than going back to semi-pro and paying the wages needed for a competitive team at this level. Problem is Basingstoke is quite secluded and there's not really any ground near that's upto or near standard. You can see them being nomads for a while similar to our recent past.

[Matt]

It's interesting that Whitchurch United is mentioned as a possible long-term option. Their ground is county league standard at best, which is perhaps the level Basingstoke Town will need to unfortunately look to.

[3spirit]

Basingstoke have signed a preliminary agreement to groundshare at Farnborough next season while they continue to look for options in the borough. The Camrose is being sold for redevelopment.

 

http://basingstoketown.net/img-ground-plans-for-next-season-and-beyond/

 

Should be good for both teams, what with Basingstoke being in limbo and Farnborough with their dwindling support.

If things continue as they are, I wouldn't be surprised if a merger was discussed.

Be a shame for both clubs, as in the past you would deem it unthinkable but the way things are going for both, it wouldn't come as a shock.

[rebelade]

BBC Berkshire have asked me for a live interview tomorrow, sometime between 7 and 9 in the morning, to ask a fans view of ground sharing, anyone got any points they want to share

[staines_rebel_Jr]

looks like Basingstoke will be charging £12 entry for adults next season.

 

 

 

 

Adrian - It has been obvious that ground sharing outside of the town clearly decreases attendances but also decreases talk and awareness of the club in the town it represents with less people interested in the club, particularly youngsters who probably forget the club exists.

[Longshot]

You should ask the supporters of Wokingham Town who have done a ground sharing tour of the local counties before returning to Emmbrook.  When you think that once they were one game from the Conference it shows how fortunes change.

[David Carpenter]

I think it goes without saying that for the club to be located within the boundaries of the town/city/village it represents is of great importance. In our case the move back into Slough into the Arbour Park Community Facility has had a dramatic effect on the club attendances (together of course with this season's playing success). We have seen a marked increase in support from families/youngsters and increased ethnic involvement. This all adds to the onward progress of the Club's involvement in the community with the various well reported initiatives. Mind you I think that whilst we were in exile we were still strong on community involvement but being back in Slough has strengthened our ability in all directions.