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@afcb-r0b.bsky.social
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More on #afcb stadium expansion Phase 1 - 17k seats:
- On track for start of 26/27
- 1300 hospitality seats
- 2000 “premium” general admission seats (not sure what that is, could be Kings Plaza type offering)
- 1700 away (10%)
- Leaves 12k for matchday & STs
- On track for start of 26/27
- 1300 hospitality seats
- 2000 “premium” general admission seats (not sure what that is, could be Kings Plaza type offering)
- 1700 away (10%)
- Leaves 12k for matchday & STs
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
More on #afcb stadium expansion Phase 1 - 17k seats:
- On track for start of 26/27
- 1300 hospitality seats
- 2000 “premium” general admission seats (not sure what that is, could be Kings Plaza type offering)
- 1700 away (10%)
- Leaves 12k for matchday & STs
- On track for start of 26/27
- 1300 hospitality seats
- 2000 “premium” general admission seats (not sure what that is, could be Kings Plaza type offering)
- 1700 away (10%)
- Leaves 12k for matchday & STs
2) #afcb snippets
A) Details major sales prices
- Huijsen £52m
- Zabarnyi £54m
- Kerkez £40m
- Ouattara £37m)
B) Stadium
- Buy back £10m
- Phase 1 cost £30m-35m for 17k seats
- Phase 2 takes capacity up to 20.2k seats
A) Details major sales prices
- Huijsen £52m
- Zabarnyi £54m
- Kerkez £40m
- Ouattara £37m)
B) Stadium
- Buy back £10m
- Phase 1 cost £30m-35m for 17k seats
- Phase 2 takes capacity up to 20.2k seats
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
2) #afcb snippets
A) Details major sales prices
- Huijsen £52m
- Zabarnyi £54m
- Kerkez £40m
- Ouattara £37m)
B) Stadium
- Buy back £10m
- Phase 1 cost £30m-35m for 17k seats
- Phase 2 takes capacity up to 20.2k seats
A) Details major sales prices
- Huijsen £52m
- Zabarnyi £54m
- Kerkez £40m
- Ouattara £37m)
B) Stadium
- Buy back £10m
- Phase 1 cost £30m-35m for 17k seats
- Phase 2 takes capacity up to 20.2k seats
Cannae publish Q3 shareholder letter noting $249m invested in a 45% share of #BKFC. Key notes;
- #afcb transfer dealings & stadium dev’t
- #LesMerlus acquisition of young players
- #Moreirense new leadership team (CEO+Coach) & transfer dealings
- #Hibs European qualification
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- #afcb transfer dealings & stadium dev’t
- #LesMerlus acquisition of young players
- #Moreirense new leadership team (CEO+Coach) & transfer dealings
- #Hibs European qualification
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November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Cannae publish Q3 shareholder letter noting $249m invested in a 45% share of #BKFC. Key notes;
- #afcb transfer dealings & stadium dev’t
- #LesMerlus acquisition of young players
- #Moreirense new leadership team (CEO+Coach) & transfer dealings
- #Hibs European qualification
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- #afcb transfer dealings & stadium dev’t
- #LesMerlus acquisition of young players
- #Moreirense new leadership team (CEO+Coach) & transfer dealings
- #Hibs European qualification
1/…
7) With a slightly "easier" set of games in the run up to Xmas (at least on paper!), it looks like a critical period in making Bill's long term goal for #afcb a short term achievement. Who knows?
But it does seem that the subtle changes are reaping rewards.
#utFciad
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But it does seem that the subtle changes are reaping rewards.
#utFciad
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November 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
6) And that all makes for a very enjoyable watch. Slightly more subtle/considered attacking approach from #afcb than last season's "full throttle" football. But great to watch nevertheless and highly effective...
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
6) And that all makes for a very enjoyable watch. Slightly more subtle/considered attacking approach from #afcb than last season's "full throttle" football. But great to watch nevertheless and highly effective...
5) The other notable change is on the player availability side - a new #afcb record of 88%! Injuries are WAY down so the new "Doc" appears to have waved his magic wand (maybe slightly lower pace has helped too)...
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
5) The other notable change is on the player availability side - a new #afcb record of 88%! Injuries are WAY down so the new "Doc" appears to have waved his magic wand (maybe slightly lower pace has helped too)...
4) When it comes to the attacking side there's been a significant shift in #afcb game. More passes at a slightly lower pace. This looks like a conscious change to deal with deeper defences as trailed by the Boss' pre-season commentary around new recruits etc...
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
4) When it comes to the attacking side there's been a significant shift in #afcb game. More passes at a slightly lower pace. This looks like a conscious change to deal with deeper defences as trailed by the Boss' pre-season commentary around new recruits etc...
3) When it comes to the pressing side of things, #afcb looks to have regained the high and intense pressing game from last season after the tricky start...
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
3) When it comes to the pressing side of things, #afcb looks to have regained the high and intense pressing game from last season after the tricky start...
2) After a harder start than average #afcb confounding the statistical novices with a "better than expected" points haul. Probably due to a combination of "over the odds" finishing + "as expected" defending (never thought I'd ever say that!).
But what has changed on the pitch?
But what has changed on the pitch?
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
2) After a harder start than average #afcb confounding the statistical novices with a "better than expected" points haul. Probably due to a combination of "over the odds" finishing + "as expected" defending (never thought I'd ever say that!).
But what has changed on the pitch?
But what has changed on the pitch?
I see the world and his dog are moaning about #afcb transfer spending/hijacking/etc & the role of wealthy shareholders. A key thing to remember is that on all player disposals since 2008 (including those released & gone for "free"), #afcb has a net positive cashflow of over £60m!
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
11 years ago today the Guardian wrote:
“…while #afcb lack of resources, renders their prospects of reaching the Premier League unlikely.”
And the rest as they say was history 🤣
“…while #afcb lack of resources, renders their prospects of reaching the Premier League unlikely.”
And the rest as they say was history 🤣
October 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
11 years ago today the Guardian wrote:
“…while #afcb lack of resources, renders their prospects of reaching the Premier League unlikely.”
And the rest as they say was history 🤣
“…while #afcb lack of resources, renders their prospects of reaching the Premier League unlikely.”
And the rest as they say was history 🤣
Still a long way to go but the other team in red’n’black - @cobhamfc.bsky.social - keeping up the pace at the top of the Combined. Counties League. Well worth popping down to the Leg o’ Mutton if for a game you are in the area.
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Still a long way to go but the other team in red’n’black - @cobhamfc.bsky.social - keeping up the pace at the top of the Combined. Counties League. Well worth popping down to the Leg o’ Mutton if for a game you are in the area.
Cannae Holdings publish proxy docs related to the forthcoming AGM - 12 Dec. A number of measures included for vote that are intended to ward off activist investors.
Snippets on #afcb include the somewhat “optimistic” Sportico valuation at $630m.
Snippets on #afcb include the somewhat “optimistic” Sportico valuation at $630m.
October 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Cannae Holdings publish proxy docs related to the forthcoming AGM - 12 Dec. A number of measures included for vote that are intended to ward off activist investors.
Snippets on #afcb include the somewhat “optimistic” Sportico valuation at $630m.
Snippets on #afcb include the somewhat “optimistic” Sportico valuation at $630m.
Hello Karl
We hope you have your hooman well trained. Remember, if he misbehaves keep the treats for yourself.
Holly & Maggie
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We hope you have your hooman well trained. Remember, if he misbehaves keep the treats for yourself.
Holly & Maggie
🐾🐾
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Hello Karl
We hope you have your hooman well trained. Remember, if he misbehaves keep the treats for yourself.
Holly & Maggie
🐾🐾
We hope you have your hooman well trained. Remember, if he misbehaves keep the treats for yourself.
Holly & Maggie
🐾🐾
#afcb after thoughts #CryBou
Take the point
Should’ve been 3
2-0 to 3-3 not ideal
CPFC subs were game changers, ours weren’t
Needed someone to hold up the ball when game turned
Gillett’s law will see 3-4 penalties per game - why is he so much of an outlier?
MotM - Kroupi of course
Take the point
Should’ve been 3
2-0 to 3-3 not ideal
CPFC subs were game changers, ours weren’t
Needed someone to hold up the ball when game turned
Gillett’s law will see 3-4 penalties per game - why is he so much of an outlier?
MotM - Kroupi of course
October 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
October 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Excellent book chosen for me by #1 daughter. I probably wouldn’t have picked it off the shelf. I’m really glad she did!
October 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Excellent book chosen for me by #1 daughter. I probably wouldn’t have picked it off the shelf. I’m really glad she did!
Brunch at the best little coffee shop in Sherwood.
October 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Brunch at the best little coffee shop in Sherwood.
#afcb after thoughts #BouFul
#ElFamilico didn’t disappoint but I didn’t see it coming
Huffed & puffed against the F’lahm bus
Goal down on 70min
Boss works his magic with “finishers”
Pace & direct
Job done
I like our library when we get a book off the shelf 😉
See you at Palace
#ElFamilico didn’t disappoint but I didn’t see it coming
Huffed & puffed against the F’lahm bus
Goal down on 70min
Boss works his magic with “finishers”
Pace & direct
Job done
I like our library when we get a book off the shelf 😉
See you at Palace
October 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
#afcb after thoughts #BouFul
#ElFamilico didn’t disappoint but I didn’t see it coming
Huffed & puffed against the F’lahm bus
Goal down on 70min
Boss works his magic with “finishers”
Pace & direct
Job done
I like our library when we get a book off the shelf 😉
See you at Palace
#ElFamilico didn’t disappoint but I didn’t see it coming
Huffed & puffed against the F’lahm bus
Goal down on 70min
Boss works his magic with “finishers”
Pace & direct
Job done
I like our library when we get a book off the shelf 😉
See you at Palace
In amongst the many documents supporting the #afcb application for Phase 1 of the remodelling of DC, this "Illustrative Master Plan" gives the most complete view of the outline of New DC inc the Fan Zone (the yellow area). It also shows perimeter fence & spectator access points.
October 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
In amongst the many documents supporting the #afcb application for Phase 1 of the remodelling of DC, this "Illustrative Master Plan" gives the most complete view of the outline of New DC inc the Fan Zone (the yellow area). It also shows perimeter fence & spectator access points.
#afcb ft thoughts #BouBri
Excellent game despite the efforts of an inept ref to spoil it
#ElChefcito is back 😍
Hurzler does moan a lot
HANDBALL!
Who was that Deano bloke?
Milosavljevic my MotM too - nothing spectacular just a complete PL debut performance for an 18yr old 👀
Excellent game despite the efforts of an inept ref to spoil it
#ElChefcito is back 😍
Hurzler does moan a lot
HANDBALL!
Who was that Deano bloke?
Milosavljevic my MotM too - nothing spectacular just a complete PL debut performance for an 18yr old 👀
September 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#afcb ft thoughts #BouBri
Excellent game despite the efforts of an inept ref to spoil it
#ElChefcito is back 😍
Hurzler does moan a lot
HANDBALL!
Who was that Deano bloke?
Milosavljevic my MotM too - nothing spectacular just a complete PL debut performance for an 18yr old 👀
Excellent game despite the efforts of an inept ref to spoil it
#ElChefcito is back 😍
Hurzler does moan a lot
HANDBALL!
Who was that Deano bloke?
Milosavljevic my MotM too - nothing spectacular just a complete PL debut performance for an 18yr old 👀
10) So #AFCB window has delivered financially:
>P&F certainly splashed the cash but overcame that with several BIG sales
>The investment ranks the squad 9th in terms of cost
>1.47pts per game secured 9th place last season – a big ask for A👁️
All that's left is - #utFciad
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>P&F certainly splashed the cash but overcame that with several BIG sales
>The investment ranks the squad 9th in terms of cost
>1.47pts per game secured 9th place last season – a big ask for A👁️
All that's left is - #utFciad
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September 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
9) Assuming a worst-case finish of 17th #AFCB FFP position seems ok:
- Profit & Sustainability Rule (PSR) *: £85m headroom
- Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) **: PL ok / UEFA breach but ok with extra qualifying finish money
[NB: HUGE assumptions here as not all data is in accounts]
- Profit & Sustainability Rule (PSR) *: £85m headroom
- Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) **: PL ok / UEFA breach but ok with extra qualifying finish money
[NB: HUGE assumptions here as not all data is in accounts]
September 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
9) Assuming a worst-case finish of 17th #AFCB FFP position seems ok:
- Profit & Sustainability Rule (PSR) *: £85m headroom
- Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) **: PL ok / UEFA breach but ok with extra qualifying finish money
[NB: HUGE assumptions here as not all data is in accounts]
- Profit & Sustainability Rule (PSR) *: £85m headroom
- Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) **: PL ok / UEFA breach but ok with extra qualifying finish money
[NB: HUGE assumptions here as not all data is in accounts]