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Post by bobsplash on Jul 22, 2020 14:33:19 GMT
I work in Bury and know a few fans and this new team has really split the fan base as technically the original Bury still exist.
The hardcore lads I know (who go home and away) are giving the new team a miss as it’s Gigg Lane Bury or nothing for them.
Bury in general don’t give a shit about their team anyway so I don’t think this Phoenix club will be the huge success some are predicting.
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Post by stonerose on Jul 22, 2020 15:43:25 GMT
Slightly disappointing that they've both been accepted ahead of local side Stockport Georgians who applied for promotion to that level, with the improvements made it looks like a tidy set up that they've got down there.
The locals in Bury have proved over the years that they aren't really arsed about their local football team, they'll need decent support and the finance that brings to progress after the first couple of promotions.
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Post by BWScarf on Jul 22, 2020 16:09:16 GMT
Slightly disappointing that they've both been accepted ahead of local side Stockport Georgians who applied for promotion to that level, with the improvements made it looks like a tidy set up that they've got down there. The locals in Bury have proved over the years that they aren't really arsed about their local football team, they'll need decent support and the finance that brings to progress after the first couple of promotions. Yeah, odd isn’t it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2020 16:38:44 GMT
Do NWCL play night games mid week? We haven't many flight connections at the moment between IOM and UK. The FC Isle of Man facilities are very good though
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Post by bobsplash on Jul 22, 2020 16:53:57 GMT
I assume IOM are shit hot with plenty of money?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2020 19:47:59 GMT
I take it Isle of Man FC pay the costs of the travelling team? Jersey Bulls do, so I’m gathering this will be the same arrangement. Must have plenty of cash or maybe some agreement with the tourist board/ferry companies etc.
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Post by vicar on Jul 22, 2020 22:32:29 GMT
I take it Isle of Man FC pay the costs of the travelling team? Jersey Bulls do, so I’m gathering this will be the same arrangement. Must have plenty of cash or maybe some agreement with the tourist board/ferry companies etc. Good point, there could be problems with ferry crossings in rough weather and I can't see clubs at that level booking complete planes. |
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Post by timberwolf on Jul 23, 2020 8:35:04 GMT
Good point, there could be problems with ferry crossings in rough weather and I can't see clubs at that level booking complete planes. its quite regular to have ferry crossings cancelled throught the year to the IOM. that works both ways with them not able to travel for away matches. as for teams at that level booking their own plane some go to away games in cars. remember its a standard of football where many who play in it still play sunday morning football with other sides. |
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Post by Duncan McOchin on Jul 23, 2020 11:25:03 GMT
I'm pretty sure it'd be flights, not ferries, for IoM. Guernsey FC joined the non-League pyramid nearly a decade ago, they pay for opposition travel (well, from Gatwick onwards) without any significant issues. I think Liverpool is the most common departure point for flights to IoM
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2020 16:59:02 GMT
How on earth do lowly amateur teams afford to cover the travel costs of the opposition?!
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Post by timberwolf on Jul 24, 2020 8:52:03 GMT
How on earth do lowly amateur teams afford to cover the travel costs of the opposition?! simples, they must have some rich kelly from the IOM backing em. |
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Post by malc on Jul 25, 2020 7:46:10 GMT
They'll have sponsorship from Manx Airlines in much the same way as Guernsey F.C. do with Aurigny. Not sure how it will work for those players who have a fear of flying though. They'll have get the ferry or simply not go I guess?
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Post by HTC on Jul 25, 2020 8:52:28 GMT
I think at that level, it is accepted that some players miss games for work reasons etc. anyway. Suspect it’d be a case that anyone scared of flying just removes themselves from selection the week of the IOM game.
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Post by vicar on Jul 25, 2020 13:17:24 GMT
They'll have sponsorship from Manx Airlines in much the same way as Guernsey F.C. do with Aurigny. Not sure how it will work for those players who have a fear of flying though. They'll have get the ferry or simply not go I guess? I fly fairly regularly but don't like it, I imagine the planes to IOM are small and there'll be some rough weather over the Irish sea through the football season, definitely not for me. |
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Post by timberwolf on Jul 26, 2020 9:14:43 GMT
They'll have sponsorship from Manx Airlines in much the same way as Guernsey F.C. do with Aurigny. Not sure how it will work for those players who have a fear of flying though. They'll have get the ferry or simply not go I guess? I fly fairly regularly but don't like it, I imagine the planes to IOM are small and there'll be some rough weather over the Irish sea through the football season, definitely not for me. it would be a big no go for me also. will not fly and the ferry is out due to seas sickness. done 4 round trips to the island and never managed one without puking up. for those who have never suffered its much worse than bringing your ale up or a dodgy takeaway. |
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