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How long did the pitch invasion last?

 

By the club. This was advertised by the club as the 2nd club friendly of pre-season.
Personally think its poor form not to have any contracted players within the squad of 14 on show.
#upbyxmas

 

No2 for us 2nd half was their No7 first half.

 

Hippolyte is far far better than Patrick, deffo worth a 1 year deal.

 

Well tbh not bothered who turns up in a red shirt, this is not like a proper friendly.

If GB wants to give a run out to trialists so be it, not bothered either way, it gives him a chance to see how they compete in a competitive game. It’s a win win, Brighouse Town get the proceeds and we get the match.

 

If we had played majority of the squad tonight and 1 or 2 had got serious injuries there would have been a meltdown by some fans saying why play them against that team. I'm sure brighouse will have been aware of what was going to happen regarding the team tonight and we're happy to play the game.

 

Or was he a trialist too

 

The young kids who set off a flare, disrupted the game and frightened minors last night need identifying and severely reprimanding to nip this in the bud early. If it`s the same lot that showed us up at Rochdale last season why were they there last night? Sunday is an occasion that shouldn`t be spoiled by incidents like this but they might see it as an opportunity.

 

Were they City fans though, green flare according to Simon Parker Brighouse or Avenue fans?

 

It's not his surname, it's his FULL name

Nortei Nortey I think

 

It would be a gift for Simon Parker

 

Agree with what others have said. It was a chance for GB to see these players in a competitive match, a chance for them to impress him, a chance for the Brighouse players to play in a competitive match against, mostly, more experienced players than themselves and in front of probably the biggest crowd they will play in front of this season. So a win - win for everybody, especially Brighouse FC who undoubtedly made a few quid on the night, especially with having the outside bar and Barbeque. They play at a reasonable level and if contacts were made last night which might enable City to loan some of the youngsters out to gain experience, then that is another bonus.
As for the idiots who ran onto the pitch, they need hounding out. Also, I know my eyes are going a bit, but I am sure it was a yellow/orange flare and not green as stated by Simon Parker.
It will be interesting to see how many of those who played last night are asked to stay on and given another game and who are told "thanks a lot and good luck for the future".

 

1st prize a box of veg. 2nd prize a case of Lager - wrong way round surely[/QUOTE]


always thought this about the shirt off my back draw. I'd much sooner the second prize of £100 cash than a players shirt.

 

Thankyou BB. What I said was that contacts would have been established due to City playing there and this would maybe enable younger City players turning out for Brighouse if it was advantageous to both sides. After the apparent attitude from the previous set up at City anything that will build bridges with local clubs is to be welcomed.

 

Pay on the gate
https://twitter.com/brighousetownfc/status/1147803208829546496

 

Only mention of it in Bowyer's interview yesterday was that the 3 trialists will be involved. I'd guess more will said before the match but i'd say at least any of the players that missed out yesterday that are over their niggle will be involved. Normally these games are listed as Brighouse vs BCAFC XI but it's not this time so suggests it could be a mainly senior team. Also our u18's played their U21's only a couple of days ago so would be strange to put out a full u18's side after playing their u21's only a few days ago.

 

The ground is in the Lightcliffe/Hove Edge area, very limited parking and St Giles Road is very narrow for parking on. The nearest pub is the Old Pond inn on Spout House Lane, less than 5 mins walk to the ground also clubhouse at the ground.

 

A 'mixed' side tonight apparently:

'City are expected to send a mixed side to Brighouse Town tonight for their second friendly (7.30).

Bowyer said: “There will be a few of the trialist boys and we’ll see how people have responded after Saturday.”

 

Would the Old Pond be a good place to park ?.