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posted on 6/8/12

Nigel feeling confident is he?

He not fielding an XI?

comment by paulc (U1420)

posted on 6/8/12

emphasis is going to be on youth in u21 league, which still allows few over age players which will allow for players coming back from injury to get game time, good idea to me.

comment by Backo (U1486)

posted on 6/8/12

With emphasis on youth development im not surprised by this. Just out of interest Steej...how long u been supporting Belper?...

posted on 6/8/12

Err for as long as ive been watching football Backo. About 15 yrs. Was a DCFC season ticket holder for over 10yrs but nowdays 'keep it local'. You sound like you may have some connection? If a few older heads can play with the youngsters it could be good. Hopefully they will come to the meadow... fingers crossed!

posted on 6/8/12

Cheers TBR. Added another V players

comment by Backo (U1486)

posted on 7/8/12

Used to ply for Belper in the 90s Steej. Had about 4 seasons there.

posted on 7/8/12

We had to let Backo go; too wooden in midfield.

posted on 7/8/12

This is why, they are in an under 21 league

http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/story-16661109-detail/story.html

comment by Backo (U1486)

posted on 7/8/12

We 666?

posted on 7/8/12

I made a joke about you typing 'ply' instead of 'play'.

It's hilarious.

You may laugh at will

Just to be clear, I have no affiliation with Belper Town FC and never have had.

comment by Backo (U1486)

posted on 7/8/12

i actually didnt see that! I did play midfield tho

posted on 7/8/12

Been running a quiz on the BTFC forum. Someone has suggested you could be D. Baxter...

comment by Backo (U1486)

posted on 7/8/12

Yeah thats me Steej. Had some great times at Belper. Promotions, FA Vase semi final..great town to play for.

comment by Maяcо (U1329)

posted on 7/8/12

The Moatmen used to smash Belper to bits in those days

http://www.gresleyfc.com/first-team/report/2483

comment by Backo (U1486)

posted on 7/8/12

I remember that game Milf. That Belper team changed dramatically a year or so after that game. Had some good games v Gresley..especially Derbyshire Senior Cup Finals when Futcher and Birtles were in charge at Gresley. Andy Garner got a late winner to beat us

comment by Maяcо (U1329)

posted on 7/8/12

I used to watch Rovers loads back then - went to the FA Vase Final in '91 with my Dad and was hooked... we were 3-0 down after 1/2 hour, pulled it back to 3-3 after '90, 4-3 up in ET and Guiseley equalized with what seemed like seconds to go for a 4-4 draw!!

We went to the replay @ Bramall Lane too, lost 3-1

Rovers won the Midland Premier (I think it was called that?) under Futcher/Birtles and would have got promoted to the Conference if it wasn't for the ramshackle old ground ... used to finish above Burton Albion back then, how times have changed!

comment by Maяcо (U1329)

posted on 7/8/12

Just looked it up - 'Southern League Premier' it was - Champions in 1996/97

posted on 7/8/12

Never knew people on here were so cultured...

posted on 7/8/12

Have Burton gone under then?

comment by Strett (U1462)

posted on 7/8/12

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