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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: The run in

« on: April 09, 2024, 08:23:43 PM »

Currently 1-0 to Solihull but a very open game. Could easily see Ebbsfleet getting at least one back. Solihull have missed so many chances in the first half so far that it's almost written that they'll rue them in the second half.

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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: The run in

« on: April 09, 2024, 08:15:40 PM »

Quote from: MarpleAlty on April 09, 2024, 09:18:20 AM

The bookies seem fairly certain of our Top 7 status - currently 1/50.

Feeling pretty good about the £20 I stuck on at 10/1

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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: Southend

« on: April 03, 2024, 06:14:29 PM »

Here you go: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7zzj71w1ro

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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: The run in

« on: April 02, 2024, 03:48:41 PM »

I reckon after yesterday's results, one more point will see us secure a playoff slot or six more would make it top five. Nine points could even see us squeak third.

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Altrincham FC First Team / The run in

« on: March 31, 2024, 02:26:40 PM »

Looking at the remaining fixtures there are now, realistically, eight teams vying for the six playoff spots. A victory for us tomorrow could put Oldham out of the picture so it's almost seven (almost!)

Top three is all but settled - it would take a collapse for Bromley and Barnet not to comfortably take the prime playoff spots. Top five, though, is in reach for Alty. With our goal difference, 77 points should be enough for that, possibly 76, which means dropping no more than two points and certainly no more than three if we want home advantage in the first playoff game.

Top seven is starting to look comfortable (whisper it quietly though). 73 points should see us finish in the playoff places, which means dropping no more than six points in our last four games.

Some key six-pointers to look out for over these last three weeks:

1/4 Alty V Oldham (not as crucial as it might seem with Oldham almost out of the picture but a win for Alty would narrow the playoff field and see Oldham cut adrift)

10/4 Halifax V Oldham (an Oldham victory or a draw would be most helpful to us here)

13/4 Barnet V Halifax (With Barnet's top three finish almost assured, a Barnet win would be most helpful here as Halifax are the bigger threat to us but a draw wouldn't hurt either)

13/4 Bromley V Solihull (Again, it's Bromley we'd want to root for as they're too far ahead to catch. A draw would be helpful to us too though)

16/4 Chesterfield V Gateshead (Chesterfield seem determined to end their season with a whimper but they could help us out by taking all three points against Gateshead. Failing that, at least a draw, eigh, Spireites?)

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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: Kidderminster Match Thread

« on: March 29, 2024, 05:10:26 PM »

Easiest £10.50 I ever made. Bookies had Harriers as favourites and us at 21/10 for some reason

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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: York City Match Thread.

« on: March 21, 2024, 12:15:00 PM »

Quote from: brisbane_alty on March 15, 2024, 12:13:19 AM

There's a YouTube video with a York fan's perspective on the game, along with some very good video highlights of the game. It gives a different perspective on the goals scored at the Chequers end. Stick around to watch his comments after the highlights, he makes some interesting remarks about the J. Davidson Stadium:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8_1QjTdFrk

Ethan Ross' reactions are interesting - especially to our 4th goal. Think he felt the keeper's pain

Looks like the York fans still have a lot of respect for him as well, judging by the chat they had with him at the end. No doubt they were asking if he fancied coming back

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Altrincham FC First Team / Football Governance Bill - licensing for National League clubs

« on: March 19, 2024, 04:21:34 PM »

The Government's just published the Football Governance Bill, which will bring in a new independent regulator and affect National League clubs if it becomes law. The two main points are that the regulator will be able to step in to settle the funding dispute between the Premier League, EFL and National League - and clubs from Step 1 (National League) upwards will need to be licensed and stick to licensing conditions:

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For the first time, clubs from the National League (Step One in the football pyramid) all the way to the Premier League will be licensed to compete in men’s elite football competitions in England. The proposed licensing regime will be proportionate to any problems, size and circumstances and involve a system of provisional and full licences, to give clubs time to transition.

It follows a number of issues in recent years including financial mismanagement, breakaway plans for the European Super League, and changes to club names, badges and colours against the wishes of fans.

All clubs will be subject to new baseline requirements enshrined in legislation irrespective of licence status, such as protections against breakaway competitions and stadium relocations.

The provisional licence will require all clubs to meet some mandatory conditions as standard, including basic requirements on fan engagement, corporate governance and financial reporting.

The regulator will then apply additional bespoke licence conditions on clubs, as necessary, to ensure they meet the necessary standards for a full licence across three key areas: financial resources, non-financial resources (such as relevant systems, policies and personnel), and fan engagement.

Fan engagement is a central tenet of the Football Governance Bill and will ensure fans are put back at the heart of the game. As part of the licence, clubs will be required to consult their fans on key off-field decisions, such as club heritage and the club’s strategic direction.

Full details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/historic-football-governance-bill-introduced-in-parliament#:~:text=Under%20the%20Football%20Governance%20Bill,are%20found%20to%20be%20unsuitable..

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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: Less than 10 seats available on coach to Kidderminster

« on: March 19, 2024, 01:20:50 PM »

*Fewer

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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: Playoff run in

« on: March 19, 2024, 10:35:32 AM »

Quote from: MarpleAlty on March 19, 2024, 09:06:54 AM

We will need to be at our absolute best for sure - wins instead of draws wherever possible (but avoiding defeat to Gateshead and Oldham key too).

As much as we'd expect to be strong favourites for the home games with Oxford and Wealdstone, the away trips to Dorking, Ebbsfleet and Kiddy will all be tough.

Ah, yes - we still have...