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Post by blake on May 29, 2021 11:07:45 GMT
One of my writers is pulling together a piece on Sutton's remarkable rise and we're wondering if we could get some fan insight?
What, or who, has been key to this season - to come from mid-table to promotion is incredible. Seems like Gray has built on the foundations of Doswell.
The structure of the club appears to have brought gradual progression as opposed to some other boom-or-bust models and has shown up some so-called 'bigger' former FL sides. Still semi-professional too?!!
Feel free to reply here or DM - will refer back to Amber Planet too in the piece.
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tonyd
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Post by tonyd on May 29, 2021 12:39:22 GMT
It’s worth remembering that Chairman Bruce used to say (quite rightly in my opinion) that our natural level was National League South, the highest level of semi-pro football. So the club was over-achieving even in the NL amongst all the full time pro clubs. So, as a supporter for 50+ years I’ll give my awards in order of contribution.
1. The chairman and directors, who have run the club for so many years in a fiscally responsible way and thus avoided the pitfalls experienced by so many clubs at our level.
2. Paul Doswell, who revitalised the club and energised the commercial activities, as well as bringing success on the pitch.
3. Matt Grey and Jason Goodliffe, who built on the squad they inherited with astute signings and organised the team into a very effective unit.
4. The team, the best I’ve seen at GGL. But they would’ve been wasted if it wasn’t for 1-3 above.
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Post by oohaah on May 29, 2021 13:40:29 GMT
It’s worth remembering that Chairman Bruce used to say (quite rightly in my opinion) that our natural level was National League South, the highest level of semi-pro football. So the club was over-achieving even in the NL amongst all the full time pro clubs. So, as a supporter for 50+ years I’ll give my awards in order of contribution. 1. The chairman and directors, who have run the club for so many years in a fiscally responsible way and thus avoided the pitfalls experienced by so many clubs at our level. 2. Paul Doswell, who revitalised the club and energised the commercial activities, as well as bringing success on the pitch. 3. Matt Grey and Jason Goodliffe, who built on the squad they inherited with astute signings and organised the team into a very effective unit. 4. The team, the best I’ve seen at GGL. But they would’ve been wasted if it wasn’t for 1-3 above. Tonyd, please remember to get Matt Gray's surname correct - he's not a paint colour 😃. And talking of surnames, Sir Matt Gray seems well overdue already. |
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Post by pinewalker on May 29, 2021 22:36:56 GMT
I can add only a few peripherals to Tony D's great reply.
5/ Matt had one change of heart since he arrived. He was against taking players on loan because he believed it only benefited the lending club. Since changing his mind he has borrowed astutely and built a winning team.
6/ Discipline. Sutton have had fewer suspensions this season than for years past.
7/ The ball. For 4 years up to end of last season all VNL clubs were using the Jako ball. That ball had noticeably less drag on a 3G pitch compared with say the FA cup balls we used alongside it. This season the New Balance ball holds up much better, and that has enabled Sutton to improve their performances at home.
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Post by blake on May 30, 2021 12:07:35 GMT
Really helpful stuff - I've PM'd you Pinewalker and Tony D.
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Post by blake on May 31, 2021 18:36:56 GMT
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Post by davep on Jun 2, 2021 11:43:06 GMT
2008 – Paul Doswell becomes manager
2009 – Isthmian League play offs
2010 – Isthmian League play offs
2011 – Isthmian League champions
2012 – Conference South play offs
2014 – Conference South play offs
2016 – National League South champions
2017 – 5th round FA Cup
2018 – National League play offs
2020 – Matt Gray becomes manager
2021 – National League champions
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Post by banjo on Jun 2, 2021 13:09:08 GMT
2008 – Paul Doswell becomes manager 2009 – Isthmian League play offs 2010 – Isthmian League play offs 2011 – Isthmian League champions 2012 – Conference South play offs 2014 – Conference South play offs 2016 – National League South champions 2017 – 5th round FA Cup 2018 – National League play offs 2020 – Matt Gray becomes manager 2021 – National League champions Quit a rise that!👏 |
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markf
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Post by markf on Jun 2, 2021 16:45:20 GMT
Think you will find Matt became manager in 2019.
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trev
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Post by trev on Jun 2, 2021 17:49:04 GMT
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Post by blake on Jun 3, 2021 18:24:40 GMT
2008 – Paul Doswell becomes manager 2009 – Isthmian League play offs 2010 – Isthmian League play offs 2011 – Isthmian League champions 2012 – Conference South play offs 2014 – Conference South play offs 2016 – National League South champions 2017 – 5th round FA Cup 2018 – National League play offs 2020 – Matt Gray becomes manager 2021 – National League champions This timeline really puts the club's achievements in perspective. |
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