A new template

[jimmyscoular]

Perhaps these two movies stars who I had never heard of before they bought Wrexham might have started something big. The template has been for some filthy rich Saudi or American, or conglomerate, to step right into the big time by buying Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, or, now, Newcastle.

But what if rich people of lesser means decide instead to buy some small team outside the football league and build them into a powerful force gradually, through the years. More fun for sure (lots of local hero worship) and surely more affordable.

Yeovil sounds good, I always like the sound of that name.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: A new template

Perhaps these two movies stars who I had never heard of before they bought Wrexham might have started something big. The template has been for some filthy rich Saudi or American, or conglomerate, to step right into the big time by buying Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, or, now, Newcastle.

But what if rich people of lesser means decide instead to buy some small team outside the football league and build them into a powerful force gradually, through the years. More fun for sure (lots of local hero worship) and surely more affordable.

Yeovil sounds good, I always like the sound of that name.

I have a soft spot for Yeovil as they are relatively close by - but I would choose York or Oldham, who have more of a football pedigree.
By the way, Yeovil have just been relegated to the National League South and next season they will be playing Taunton Town, who were promoted to the same division last season.

[Armitage Shanks]

Re: A new template

I think Truro city would be a good investment.
There's no league teams in Cornwall. The catchment area along with Cornish history and language would mean a whole county would be invested in the team

[logic]

Re: A new template

I think Truro city would be a good investment.
There's no league teams in Cornwall. The catchment area along with Cornish history and language would mean a whole county would be invested in the team

Seventh tier though. Little infrastructure, little coverage. Next to no chance of doing what Wrexham have done as League quality players won't drop that far. Pushing to get back into the league is one thing, pushing to get a tier closer to maybe getting into the tier below the league

The actors at Wrexham have gone for an immediate return in terms of media coverage, money for themselves via the documentary.

Anyone investing in Truro City, and I agree it has a good catchment area, would have to be a very long term investment.

[The Bloop]

Re: A new template

There's quite a few ex-league teams who have fallen from grace and been resurrected. Teams which, with an extra push, could get back in the league and progress. Hereford springs to mind as a possibility.

[jon1959]

Re: A new template

I would love to see the oldest football club in the world - Sheffield FC, currently in the 9th tier of the English football pyramid - get on a Hollywood funded roll up the leagues. Maybe Sean Bean and Angelina Jolie are looking for a hobby?

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: A new template

I think Truro city would be a good investment.
There's no league teams in Cornwall. The catchment area along with Cornish history and language would mean a whole county would be invested in the team

The journey to away games would be horrendous (Carlisle would probably take 9 or 10 hours in a coach on some occcasions), attracting players would be difficult , the population of Cornwall is spread out and the road system poor, Plymouth probably already attract fans from eastern Cornwall and the language is dead really. Otherwise......

[Des Parrot]

Re: A new template

Here’s your shopping list

https://www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/global/attendances/

Isle of Man @ 77
Colwyn Bay @ 81
Merthyr @ 113

A side who have been impressive this season, AFC Totton, on the list at 51, could be back to back promotions next season.

[Cleve van Leef]

Re: A new template

Seventh tier though. Little infrastructure, little coverage. Next to no chance of doing what Wrexham have done as League quality players won't drop that far. Pushing to get back into the league is one thing, pushing to get a tier closer to maybe getting into the tier below the league

The actors at Wrexham have gone for an immediate return in terms of media coverage, money for themselves via the documentary.

Anyone investing in Truro City, and I agree it has a good catchment area, would have to be a very long term investment.

There’s a small one not far from Sloper Road that in time could do very well if run properly. Quite a good chance of filling the ground as well.

[logic]

Re: A new template

There’s a small one not far from Sloper Road that in time could do very well if run properly. Quite a good chance of filling the ground as well.

Grange Albion, good shout.

[Des Parrot]

Re: A new template

Grange Albion, good shout.

On that topic, serious question, which club could claim to be the 2nd m biggest in the City, is there an obvious one?

[splott parker]

Re: A new template

On that topic, serious question, which club could claim to be the 2nd m biggest in the City, is there an obvious one?

Cardiff Met, and Bridgend Street are the oldest.

[bobh]

Re: A new template

I think Truro city would be a good investment.
There's no league teams in Cornwall. The catchment area along with Cornish history and language would mean a whole county would be invested in the team

My daughter's intended comes from St Ives, near Truro.
In his own words, Cornwall is a nice place to go on holiday, but bugger all to do if you live there, and there's virtually no transport infrastructure, so getting around is a right PITA.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: A new template

Here’s your shopping list

https://www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/global/attendances/

Isle of Man @ 77
Colwyn Bay @ 81
Merthyr @ 113

A side who have been impressive this season, AFC Totton, on the list at 51, could be back to back promotions next season.

I like the idea of Dulwich Hamlet, the crowds are there already - or they were a few seasons ago at least.

[Rjk]

Re: A new template

Woking aren't a bad shout. - are there any league clubs in the whole of Surrey?