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Getting to that time of year where we can start to see the teams we will be facing next season. Obviously we don't know what league we will be in yet but we can see the confirmed teams so far for both.
NLS Confirmed Teams for 26/27 so far:
Dagenham & Redbridge
AFC Totton
Tonbridge Angels
Horsham
Slough Town
Hampton & Richmond Borough
Farnborough
Walton & Hersham (Southern Prem winners)
Folkestone Invicta (Isthmian Prem winners)
Truro City (Relegated from NL)
Braintree Town (Relegated from NL)*
Playoff places for both leagues are basically set as well, so we will see one of Gloucester, Farnham, Poole, Berkhamstead or Sholing from the Southern, and one of Aveley, Billericay, Brentwood, Chatham or Dartford from the Isthmian.
Will be interesting to see what league Gloucester go in if they win the Southern League playoffs. Recently have been in the NLN but they could switch with Braintree.
NL Confirmed Teams for 26/27 so far:
Hartlepool United
Woking
Tamworth
Wealdstone
Solihull Moors
Boston United
Altrincham
Yeovil Town
Gateshead
Sutton United
Aldershot Town
Eastleigh
Worthing likely to be added to this list, as well as either AFC Fylde or South Shields. Still not clear who will be coming down from League Two but Barrow and Harrogate Town are starting to get left behind.
Not saying it can't be done, look at Salford, but from Step 3 it's a tall order - you need a very big budget to compete at NL (step 1) level, as well as brilliant management.
And then if they do manage it the ground will need an overhaul - it's been a long time since Bath's ground was fit for EFL grading (for Bristol Rovers) they will need all sorts of expensive upgrades.
Bath were pretty much fan owned last time I heard from them and that can often be a hindrance (yes i know about AFC Wimbledon etc)
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
Ebbsfleets suspension from the NLS has been extended by a further 7 days despite todays statement RE the full transfer of the Club to John O’Leary
Not unreasonably the league want to see evidence that HMRC have received their money first, before they lift the suspension.
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
Hampton & Richmond have unveiled their new 3G pitch. At the same time they have also removed the roof over the far end terrace, and installed a new scoreboard and fencing at the same end.
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
Hampton & Richmond have unveiled their new 3G pitch. At the same time they have also removed the roof over the far end terrace, and installed a new scoreboard and fencing at the same end.
Why remove the roof??
Any pics, David?
It does all look shiny and smart, with the pristine pitch and brand new fence, and I know the corrugated roof was 'rustic' but at least it kept fans dry on a rainy day...
Before (link below)
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
They have done other work too, this is at the 'seated stand end' and it looks like the terracing that was there has been reprofiled (although I am not sure it's a great idea to have the new tea bar so close to what could an area of densly packed standing fans
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
And such a vast area of flat standing between the small terrace and the pitchside railing (is that Pat Casey I can see? 😉 )
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
@dorking-eagle Why so far away from the pitch?! So many clubs seem to do this now - flat standing like this is terrible.
I agree, it looks dreadful. If you get to stand along the front rail you are fine, but everyone else has a really shallow view at best (with everyone traipsing around the ground getting in the way!
In other NLS news, at Salisbury, the Main Stand is now for home supporters only. If away fans want to sit then they have to either go in the small prefabricated metal stand opposite, or just pretend to be a home fan to sit in the main stand (!)
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
@dorking-eagle WTAF! That is absolutely appauling. Gone from being a decent ish end to one of the worst. And they have the cheek to call that a 'terrace'
I see Archie Tamplin of Dagenham has done his ACL. Had a very good start to the season for them, so will be a loss
