From the very first kick to the final whistle of last week’s play-off semi-final, this has been a super season that has exceeded all expectations. We didn’t just compete; we proved we belong at this level.

While the play-off defeat brought disappointment, it hasn’t brought devastation. Our captain Alex Metcalfe put it perfectly in just three words: “Not our time”. We have achieved something special and we know this is just the beginning.

On and off the pitch we have been a worthy member of the NPL. Performances on the pitch are just one way we’ve demonstrated that. But there’s everything off the field too. At home, attendances continued to rise and we came second in the attendance table. It’s not just quantity though. The quality of our matchday experience and the work of our volunteers was rewarded with the highest ever satisfaction score for an NPL club from the Fan Experience Company.

We’ve been an asset to the league on the road too - where our superb following topped the away attendance table.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible efforts of so many people. A huge thank-you must go to the management team, the players, the board, our sponsors, our volunteers, and, of course, our brilliant supporters who have backed us every step of the way. Together, we are creating something truly special.

The experience has taught us what it takes to push even further and has only strengthened our determination to reach the next level.

The football matches may stop over the next couple of months but we don’t. Here’s a flavour of what we're working on this summer:

Richard Tracey and his management team are working on retaining players and improving the squad. At your request, our media team will be working to keep you informed about player arrivals and departures as and when these are confirmed. And this will continue into the season too. Pre-season friendlies are being planned and will be announced as soon as we can.

Our match day ops team are working on feedback from you and the Fan Experience Company to further improve your match day experience ready for the new season. This will include opportunities for you to give us feedback more easily an we’re developing a plan to renew and upgrade the PA system too.

We’re redoubling our efforts on the commercial side and we’ve also started installing new spaces to increase our matchday hospitality capacity. This will also see us introduce a dedicated club shop.

The project to increase the size of the away changing room will be completed in the coming weeks. We’re now watertight so will soon knock through and start the internal aspects of the extension.

Pitch maintenance has already commenced with RMP Groundcare determined to maintain the highest standard possible of playing surface. Whilst the Tuesday Club volunteers are working through a long list of tasks to maintain and improve the Fantastic Media Welfare Ground.

We’ve recently advertised for two volunteer roles that have the wider footballing and local community at their core to help us strengthen the connection to existing partners and develop new ones too.

Club Partnerships Manager
Club Community Manager

As ever, there are numerous ways you can support the club with these projects and more: joining/renewing your membership, signing up to the 500 Club lottery, sharing our sponsorship brochure or getting involved as a volunteer.

However you support us, thank-you. The future is bright and we can’t wait to continue this journey with all of you.

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