davieG Posted 13 March 2019 Posted 13 March 2019 Support means Oadby Town could finish league season despite financial trouble There are still 9 games remaining this season ByRob TannerLeicester City Editor 08:00, 13 MAR 2019UPDATED08:29, 13 MAR 2019 SPORT Oadby Town FC are hoping they will be able to carry on and finish their season, after being inundated with offers of support. The club announced on Friday that it intended to resign from the United Counties League with nine games still remaining of the season after the club hit financial troubles and the manager, Nick Brett, and players resigned. Chairman Sacha Jak said they had no choice but to quit the league and the future of the historic Leicester club seemed bleak, but since the announcement Jak has received offers of support from players, coaches and potential sponsors. “There has been so much support offered that it may be possible to finish the season and then assess things again in the summer,” said Jak. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself and say it is definite but I think we could be 70 or 80 percent close to a solution. “There have been some clubs who have offered to come straight in as Oadby so we can finish the season and we are exploring our options. “The league have been very supportive and don’t want us to fold, so they are giving us time. “Our next home game is scheduled for March 23, when the international break is on, and it would be great to see a big crowd to help us get to the end of the season.”
CosbehFox Posted 13 March 2019 Posted 13 March 2019 Unsurprisingly the club are going to fulfil the fixtures for the season
everton carr Posted 13 March 2019 Author Posted 13 March 2019 1 hour ago, Cardiff_Fox said: Unsurprisingly the club are going to fulfil the fixtures for the season Understand referee Kevin Friend donated a sizeable amount well done Kevin
SheppyFox Posted 13 March 2019 Posted 13 March 2019 This is sad, I enjoyed playing against them on my way up
everton carr Posted 13 March 2019 Author Posted 13 March 2019 4 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: This is sad, I enjoyed playing against them on my way up Been saved mate for the time being anyway
Soar Fox Posted 13 March 2019 Posted 13 March 2019 And in a few months time they’ll be asking for more donations.
CosbehFox Posted 20 May 2019 Posted 20 May 2019 Well what really occurred at Oadby Town? Included to the divisions of 2019-20. Will have more Leicestershire based opposition now which will help. But bit miffed how this club which was struggling to play its next game is now on for playing a new season.
Voll Blau Posted 20 May 2019 Posted 20 May 2019 Swear it's only a few years ago that Harborough were the only Leicestershire club in the UCL? Some good derbies looking at the forthcoming season.
CosbehFox Posted 20 May 2019 Posted 20 May 2019 27 minutes ago, Voll Blau said: Swear it's only a few years ago that Harborough were the only Leicestershire club in the UCL? Some good derbies looking at the forthcoming season. Yeah they have switched across three teams from the Midland Football League (Birmingham centred). Anstey Nomads and Lutterworth Town came up too from UCL Div 1. The East Mids has always been a loose fit at this level.
Lesta2014 Posted 22 May 2019 Posted 22 May 2019 On 20/05/2019 at 16:41, Cardiff_Fox said: Well what really occurred at Oadby Town? Included to the divisions of 2019-20. Will have more Leicestershire based opposition now which will help. But bit miffed how this club which was struggling to play its next game is now on for playing a new season. I believe someone involved with another local club has bought the club!
Lesta2014 Posted 22 May 2019 Posted 22 May 2019 On 20/05/2019 at 17:18, Cardiff_Fox said: Yeah they have switched across three teams from the Midland Football League (Birmingham centred). Anstey Nomads and Lutterworth Town came up too from UCL Div 1. The East Mids has always been a loose fit at this level. But have moved Ashby and Kirby to midland league 1
Soar Fox Posted 22 May 2019 Posted 22 May 2019 4 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said: I believe someone involved with another local club has bought the club! The owner of GnG has bought Oadby Town haven't they?
CosbehFox Posted 22 May 2019 Posted 22 May 2019 56 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said: But have moved Ashby and Kirby to midland league 1 Yeah weird on that score. You’d be able to get about 10 Leicestershire based teams at that level in one division but instead split up.
Lesta2014 Posted 23 May 2019 Posted 23 May 2019 9 hours ago, Steve_Walsh5 said: The owner of GnG has bought Oadby Town haven't they? That’s what I’ve heard yes. Gng in the senior league to become the reserves apparently. Will eventually change name to oadby gng is the rumour
David Hankey Posted 27 May 2019 Posted 27 May 2019 As an ex-player of Oadby Town (mid 70's) I am saddened to hear of the Club's demise. They were a solid Senior League side for decades always vying for a top place. It just shows how times have changed even at so-called grassroots level. We were never paid to play, it was just an honour to pull the shirt on and enjoy.
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