Frank, that’s noted Sir and to offer a response. When the PA system was installed the Chairman and I conducted noise tests around the ground and neighbouring areas and placed markers on the PA system to NOT EXCEED. Sadly without a large cost to ourselves restructuring the internal sound is nigh on impossible so the PA is much more audible in areas like the Main Stand and VP Lounge. We are constantly trying to address the PA to perfect it however, your complaint of noise is in a VERY small minority of spectators that don’t enjoy being able to clearly hear music and announcements.

Rambler, yes I remember your attendance and whilst the meeting was at the time to address matters of Commercial activity and Marketing Strat, I wholeheartedly believe that our biggest Commericial gain is supporters in the stadium on match days and this is a view the club shares. As for setting up a ‘Meet the Manager’ style sit down with Gary, he would genuinely tell you that any supporter can have one, every game, over a pint, a pint he has even offered to buy if a supporter would like to discuss with him playing style, personality or any issues pertaining to his position within CTFC. I’m not as Wellard would have you believe of the impression Gary Horgan is a flawless and faultless manager, he is like a lot of us, a work in progress and a man who works tirelessly for this football club and its patrons. For this he has my unyielding respect and often that can be confused as misplaced admiration as it has in this case. But one thing I do know about Gary from my years of knowing him and working alongside him at CTFC, you won’t find a more personable and approachable man in football. I urge supporters to take advantage of this opportunity if nothing else, you’ll come out with an understanding of why things are done a certain way by the current management team.

I cannot stress enough (AGAIN)

I am not Funny Old Game, this has been confirmed as such by Admin (Blackpool Bluebird) and whilst I am all for spirited debate and everyone’s opinion being valid. Once again, this is personal and my name has been explicitly used in something that doesn’t concern me.

As mentioned before I have my opinions and you don’t have to look far to find them at every home game and most away fixtures, I’m always happy to chat to any of our supporters and discuss whatever they are concerned with.

In recent times I’ve used this forum as a way to gauge albeit anonymous the source, concerns from our fan base pertinent to my role as Commerical Manager and in large, regards the faltering crowds at the TS Stadium.

I beg of you, please email me on commercial@chippenhamtown.com should you wish to discuss anything you feel can help our situation or if you simply want your opinion listened too and deliberated with a club official. Wellard, I now speak directly to you as you seem certain I am Funny Old Game using not one but two usernames. I assure you this is not the case, however you wish me to prove this to you within reason I am happy to do however, for someone so certain they know Simon well enough to make the accusation, I am inviting you for a pint on Saturday (on me of course) in the Bluebirds Bar so as you can introduce yourself to me and I can offer you assurances that I not only am not FOG but I have ZERO personal agenda against any forum user, supporter or their right to an opinion whether it differs from mine or not. And just in closing, your opinion DEFINITELY differs from mine and find myself agreeing more with the likes of Funny Old Game however, that doesn’t mean I don’t think you have a right to one.

I did wrestle with whether to respond to this at all however by my silence it looks suspicious and whilst posting on here has been discouraged due to its anonymity and controversy at times, directly accusing ‘Simon’ of g

Guys I can only thank you from the bottom of my heart for the well wishes and thoughts that have helped all of us through a very tricky 24 hours and will be stock piled through what I’m hoping will be a speedy and full recovery. Mums doing OK the procedure to remove the clot without surgery was a success and she’s now eating, drinking, talking and annoying the hell out of me as always at her bed side! It’s a long road to recovery but I couldn’t ask for her to have a better support network and as always, the club acquitted itself yesterday in a manner that I am proud of with fast response, seeing out the day, winning an important game and most importantly rallying together and around one of our own in time of need. Ironically it was Family Fun Day yesterday as despite its negatives, the inspirational way this collective family pulled together is once again something I am left in awe of. So from me and my immediate family, I would like to thank my football family for once again being the strength I needed to draw from, she drew from and a huge part of why we are so positive at this moment in time! #BLUEARMY #NEWMEANINGTOFAMILYCLUB

So, that’s it for another season with the Mighty Bluebirds.

Ending with a brilliant 1-0 win on the road against Dulwich it was a shame that win had to come at the expense of their relegation however, we can only focus on us and what a tremendous year it’s been.

A record points tally in the National League South, a record breaking run in the FA Trophy and who could forget, dumping out league opposition in Lincoln to make the 2nd Round of the FA Cup for the first time in this clubs history, also beating a team from the EFL for the first time in history. 15 games unbeaten is the best run of form since Chippenham won the Southern Premier League in 2016/17 and doing all of this whilst consistently staying within an allocated budget and with another record breaking year for 1st Team debuts for players within our Academy.

So many people to thank for the great season we’ve had starting of course with the players, their families and our terrific management team that have withstood a large number of comments and opinions when things weren’t quite clicking and going the best, their resilience to stand defiant and stay the course with their brand of football is now being truly vindicated with the terrific results that have seen us rise from a tricky position to comfortably mid table with the form guide over 25 games leaving us 4th and only being beaten 3 TIMES in 2023!

To our Board of Directors. Another amazing year of support from them has given us a brilliant club to support and many fantastic memories home and away. The success on the pitch truly starts at the top with clever management of the club and under the stewardship of Neil Blackmore, this club is as lucky as any in Non-League Football to have such a dedicated, driven and passionate Chairman.

But finally, a huge thank you to our Fans. You guys have been absolutely class at times this year providing a vocal support, an average of 600 at the TS Stadium and some huge occasions on the road couldn’t ha

Charlie Bird wrote:

Does anyone know if there is a pitch inspection due to the persistent rain?

Pitch is absolutely beautiful. I’m here now and it’s beyond playable, aside from the goalmouth taking a slight battering, Tony has done a wonderful job! See you all tonight!