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[The Dog 44017]

 

[The Dog 44017]

 

Good video. They think that Wrexham and Notts (if they get promoted) will both get through League 2 fairly quickly. They also don't think that the financial limitations won't effect Wrexham since they will make so much more money AND their sponsorships are all coming up for renewal. They expect Wrexham to have a lot of leverage to get big sponsorship deals that will dwarf the rest of the league due to exposure. 

As for the question of making the EPL they definitely think it's within reach. Wrexham historically has "punched below its weight" due to circumstances and some horrible ownership.

[Pato del Muerto 52484]

They should sign Zava 

[Pig Bellmont 8712]

12 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

They should sign Zava 

I mean I know Bale is joking around to see if he can get a free round at St Andrews, but he’d wreck League 2

[TheBryMan81 2508]

1 hour ago, Pig Bellmont said:

I mean I know Bale is joking around to see if he can get a free round at St Andrews, but he’d wreck League 2

 

 

 

[shnsajax 3591]

I mean I know Bale is joking around to see if he can get a free round at St Andrews, but he’d wreck League 2

He could train just half the week and golf the other half and still kill it in League 2 while bringing another Welsh team up the ladder while getting a free room in Reynolds new house.

[Captain Ron 12862]

On 4/24/2023 at 10:14 AM, TheBryMan81 said:

Saw this impressive stat:

23 games at home

22 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw.

67 out of 69 possible points at the Racecourse.

That's a home field advantage.

Also impressive: RR have apparently also invested in the Women's side (semi professional, currently play in the Welsh second division and will move up to Welsh premiere League next year) . The Wrexham women last month completed the first ever perfect season: 12 matches, 12 wins 0 losses 0 draws.

 

I will say this - I think that teams that get ahead of the soon to be massive growth of the professional level women's game (and I know that the game already is already big, just see the UCL) are really setting themselves up for a way to have a big revenue stream open up for them, with a small early investment. I get that there are many big clubs with well established teams, but It think there is a lot of room for growth, teams just need to jump into that space and grow with it.

 

On 4/23/2023 at 3:21 PM, The Dog said:

The flip side:

Rochdale falls out of League for the first time in 108 years.

NSIAP - One of her videos popped up on my YT feed a few days back and I watched it, she went to a Wrexham game and compared it to RAFC. She was envious of what Rob and Ryan are doing there. And she pretty much nails it on the head what fans want - its really about owners caring about what they are doing. We watch at the top level, we've seen EPL fans march through the streets hating their owners (see Newcastle fans a few years back before they were sold). We see fans like Man U, Spurs and Arsenal (until a few seasons back) that really complain about ownership not doing their all to make the team better and sitting by not answering questions.

She says that what Rob and Ryan are doing is fantastic, they are open and honest with their message to the fans. They aren't doing things to sabotage the club (like past owners) and they want to see the team succeed. And in the end, that is all we as fans want.

 

 

[Ted Lange 16082]

Same video popped up on my feed last week, it’s well done. 

[The Dog 44017]

44 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

I will say this - I think that teams that get ahead of the soon to be massive growth of the professional level women's game (and I know that the game already is already big, just see the UCL) are really setting themselves up for a way to have a big revenue stream open up for them, with a small early investment. I get that there are many big clubs with well established teams, but It think there is a lot of room for growth, teams just need to jump into that space and grow with it.

 

NSIAP - One of her videos popped up on my YT feed a few days back and I watched it, she went to a Wrexham game and compared it to RAFC. She was envious of what Rob and Ryan are doing there. And she pretty much nails it on the head what fans want - its really about owners caring about what they are doing. We watch at the top level, we've seen EPL fans march through the streets hating their owners (see Newcastle fans a few years back before they were sold). We see fans like Man U, Spurs and Arsenal (until a few seasons back) that really complain about ownership not doing their all to make the team better and sitting by not answering questions.

She says that what Rob and Ryan are doing is fantastic, they are open and honest with their message to the fans. They aren't doing things to sabotage the club (like past owners) and they want to see the team succeed. And in the end, that is all we as fans want.

 

 

Saw that one too - it's what got the other one to pop up in my feed. 

It's interesting seeing so many third parties say "don't be resentful - these people have been through a lot and deserve this." It's not that others don't either but Wrexham's situation was especially dire given how they had an owner who only sought to sell off the team's assets to make a buck and shut it down. 

[Captain Ron 12862]

I wouldn't say that anyone deserves to win, promotion, trophies etc - that comes from on the field results.

But fans absolutely deserve to have ownership that at least cares and tries. They don't have to spend a ton of money (it helps), but at least spend some money to make sure you're putting in the effort. And they sure as shit shouldn't be doing what the prior group did and doing all they could to destroy the club and sell it off for parts.

Edited April 27, 2023 by Captain Ron

[The Dog 44017]

 

[Bottlecap 1523]

its gonna happen innit?

[Captain Ron 12862]

I would be very shocked if Bale comes out of retirement, even to play for a Welsh club. When he told Cardiff City no for LA, I think that was a notice of what he really wanted from the rest of his career.

I'm not saying he won't do it, but I would maybe put it at 10% chance.

[Captain Ron 12862]

Lowering that percentage a bit.

0:35 he answers a major question (though the time before that gives a HUGE insight as to why he's retired now)

0:55 he's asked the question

 

[Captain Ron 12862]

I think knowing what happened last year made me a little tardy watching all of the series. It wasn't lack of interest or anything, it was just that I never found the time to finish the series. I have since found that. 

I have to admit, the end of the series is almost the perfect lead in for next season and the result they got. It's almost like they knew that this was going to be the year.

 

 

[Captain Ron 12862]

Final day and we’re almost done.

Wrexham is currently tied 1-1 with Torquay United. If Torquay doesn’t win everything isn’t even important, they will be relegated. Talk about the agony and the ecstasy. One team relegated and the other the champion and promoted  

The playoffs appear to also be set:

Notts County and Chesterfield will be the 1-2 seeds

3-6 in order - Woking, Barnett, Borham Woods and Bromely. 

[Captain Ron 12862]

The bracket 

[The Dog 44017]

 

[The Dog 44017]

 

[Captain Ron 12862]

Parade today. A few people showed up

 

 

 

[TheBryMan81 2508]

On 4/30/2023 at 7:28 PM, The Dog said:

 

Slightly slow starts over the first 3-4 match days before the domination set in 

[Captain Ron 12862]

On 4/29/2023 at 2:50 PM, Captain Ron said:

The bracket 

This kicks off today. Barnet-Boreham Woods are about 15 minutes in 0-0.

Tomorrow, Woking-Bromley

 

Sunday - Semi-Finals

Next Sunday - Finals.

Edited May 2, 2023 by Captain Ron

[Captain Ron 12862]

Boreham Woods scored right after I posted and again right before the half. Despite being the #6 seed and away today, they are leading 0-2 at the half. Ndlovu has scored both goals (same guy that scored 45" into the game against Wrexham).

[Captain Ron 12862]

Barnet isn’t going down without a flight. They got one back and are very much dictating play right now. Worse for BW, their keeper is a little dinged up. Its going to be a long 20’ for them. 

[SimonBolivar 10957]

For those who don't know Barnet's ground is 6.5 miles from Borehamwood's. 

[Captain Ron 12862]

Boreham Woods hangs on to win 2-1. Barnet gave them some scares, but at the end just couldn't get enough real pressure. They head to Notts County next.

[Captain Ron 12862]

Woking-Bromley kick off at 2:45 PM Eastern, winner goes to Chesterfield.

[Captain Ron 12862]

Halftime 1-0 Woking on a 13' goal. I can't get the game to come up, but I was amused by watching the scoreboard go to 45+9' before calling halftime.

[Pato del Muerto 52484]

22 hours ago, Captain Ron said:

Boreham Woods hangs on to win 2-1. Barnet gave them some scares, but at the end just couldn't get enough real pressure. They head to Notts County next.

Boreham woods and notts county drew in august and again in January. So this probably won’t be a walk for notts and their 107 points. 

[Captain Ron 12862]

Bromley ties it up on a PK in the 60'. This is going to be a fun finish.

[The Dog 44017]

and now Bromley leads 2-1.

this is BRUTAL

[Captain Ron 12862]

I'm not sure Woking has what it takes to come back. Bromley has dictated most of the play this half.

[Captain Ron 12862]

Ballgame. And both home teams lose in the first round. Bromley wins this 1-2. 

[Mittens 8251]

 

[Pig Bellmont 8712]

15 minutes ago, Mittens said:

 

Epic

[shnsajax 3591]

This is what makes the playoffs so special.

[Pato del Muerto 52484]

21 hours ago, Mittens said:

 

Outstanding. Unsure how common this is for team owners, but this is not going to hurt with player recruiting. 

[The Dog 44017]

1 hour ago, shnsajax said:

This is what makes the playoffs so special.
 

Apparently even more dramatic - Notts was down 2-0 at half and didn’t get the equalizer until 90+7.

[Captain Ron 12862]

You might call that dramatic, I call that near disaster. Notts just had a record breaking season that would see them up in any season but this one with Wrexham. And they almost are put out after falling down 0-2 in the first half.

[Captain Ron 12862]

Here is that goal.

while a dramatic win if they don’t win next week, it’s all for naught. 

[Captain Ron 12862]

Jesus. Chesterfield was up 2-1 at home heading into extra time and Bromley tied it at 90+9’!!! We’re in overtime now. 

[Captain Ron 12862]

There was 10 added minutes of stoppage time. Also chesterfield has been up a man since 75’

[Captain Ron 12862]

Chesterfield scores @ 103’. 3-2 with the second half to play. 

[Captain Ron 12862]

My feeds all died before time was done.  But it appears that Chesterfield is moving on. 3-2. That means the final will be 2 v 3. 

[Captain Ron 12862]

Final is Saturday 10:30 Eastern from Wembley. 

[The Dog 44017]

 

[shadow_operative 15932]

 

[The Dog 44017]

 

[The Dog 44017]

Chesterfield up 1-0 at half on Notts.

[Pato del Muerto 52484]

I wonder if the wrexham fans already knew about always sunny, or if they started watching it after rob and Ryan bought the team.  And if they think that’s how Americans are.