A reminder from the Club to all of our Community Members that we have our Annual General Meeting for 2020 tomorrow evening at 7pm. In the midst of COVID-19 this is a virtual meeting and all members have been sent the link and joining instructions – we look forward to seeing as many members there are possible. This is arguably one the most important AGM’s the club has had in its history, certainly since becoming… Read More »Basingstoke AGM
LEAGUE STATEMENT An update with regards to the continuation, or otherwise, of the 2020/21 league season, given the latest position concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of the Pitching In Southern Football League has, together with its fellow Trident Leagues, reviewed the implications of the latest government lockdown. The matter was also discussed at length by the FA’s Alliance Committee earlier this week. In order to reach a decision that will apply across Steps 3… Read More »League Statement: Pausing
Update following yesterday`s Government announcement. Following the announcement yesterday from HM Government on the adjustments to the Tier system throughout England, the Southern Football League Board have decided to continue the current suspension of the league season. Therefore, matches on 9th January and the following midweek are hereby postponed. The league shall continue to review this position in line with the Government announcements. As a club, we shall endeavour to keep you all as updated… Read More »League Statement
In order to ensure the smooth administration of the board election, it has been decided that membership applications received before midnight of the 28th December will be eligible to vote at the upcoming elections January, any received after that time will not be able to vote but will still be accepted as members. If you’d like to sign up to become a community club member please visit https://btfc.co.uk/community-club/
As a club we have been made aware of distasteful imagery released by a small number of players over the course of the festive period. A full investigation is now underway of the circulation of images containing players and their partners in… matching pyjamas sets. The club will not be making any further comment at this time.
Here’s a few updates from around the club… Danny Vickers You may have seen our announcement on Monday afternoon where it was noted that Danny Vickers had received positive news following his operation last month. He’s pleased with his own progress and has a follow up meeting in 6 weeks time where it is expected we will be given an expectation of return date. Great news for the club and the player and we will… Read More »Your Tuesday Briefing
Positive news on the injury front as Danny Vickers has had a meeting with his surgeon following his operation last month. The surgeon is very pleased with his progress and has booked into see Danny again in 6 weeks time where a potential return date could be set. “I’m over the moon for Danny” said Dan Brownlie “It’s been tough for him sitting on the sidelines as I know how much he wants to play for… Read More »Danny Vickers Progress
Southern League Update: ‘As indicated previously the Southern League Board has met following the latest Government review and they have unanimously agreed to continue with the pause of the 2020/21 season. Since the initial survey on the 2nd December the infection rate has deteriorated in the geographical footprint of our Member Clubs, which has resulted in a larger number of Southern League Clubs being placed in Tier 3. In reaching this decision the Board considered… Read More »Southern League Update
Today we have received a couple of questions regarding a recent press release in the Basingstoke Gazette. Acting chairman, Kevin White, wanted to add a little meat to the bones of the comment taken from an earlier release of our own. “The Gazette have done an unbelievable job in raising the profile of the Camrose scandal” Kevin White commented “the fact they have been shortlisted in the British Journalism Awards for their investigation is further… Read More »The Camrose
In the build up to Christmas we want to give as many local businesses an opportunity to utilise our platform to reach a wider audience. Therefore, if you’ve got a business (or know of one) that could do with a bit of support please get in touch. Are you a local craft-maker? Charity? Bakery? Local shop or retailer? We’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to get your business involved – simply email… Read More »Backing Basingstoke
