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Season 44 Preview

Season 43 was a very successful one for the Broncos, finishing sixth in Divsion 1 and sneaking an SFLSL Cup win, much to my surpise and delight.  What will season 44 bring?  We will have to muddle through with the keepers we've got, I think, and it would be good to pick up a decent forward early in the season, but other than that I am reasonably happy with the squad.  The financial situation is also pretty good so I am hopeful of a top 8 finish once again, and maybe we can improve on 6th place.  I doubt that we will improve on our cup performance, though...

Results Summary

Season 43 Preview

Season 42 went rather better than expected.  We had anticipated a struggle to avoid relegation, with a playoff spot our highest ambition, but in the end we actually managed (just) a top half finish.

The squad is taking shape but there are still a few weak spots to fill.  Development of our three age 0 draftees will be important this season, and we will have to provide protection for our keepers, both of whom are somewhat substandard.  But with a healthy bank nalance we should be able to improve the squad.  The hope is for another top 8 finish with better things to come in season 44.

Season 42 Preview

The Broncos just avoided relegation in season 40 but face a significant challenge if they are to repeat that achievement in season 41. The squad looks rather weak (and too old) to make much of an impression on most of the other division 1 teams, so it seems to be necessary to rebuild – and maybe accept relegation as a part of that.  Sometimes one has to take a step backwards before moving forwards, of course....  

Season 37

Well after the heroics of season 35, Season 36 saw a return to usual DB form. That is a bottom half team enduring a constant struggle to fend off relegation or a play-off. Part of that was due to  run to the Dowson Cup Final where we were outclassed in the final 3-0 by FC Bearcelona. The rebooted squad that looked strong a couple of years ago is now looking old and tired and the constant struggle to get anything meaningful from the draft returns. We have cash but there is a real dearth in players available for trade and buying from auction can be a risking business when Max SL can wipe out any chance of turning a mid-range player into a star.

Season 36

Happily Mark Boland returned to the team in season 35, he just won't stay away. Last update says I've never seen my team relegated, sure that's my 3rd promotion now. When we returned the squad had been reset and there was a decent amount of cash and resources and that gave us a great platform to mount a promotion push. We didn't start off with the best squad but got ourselves to the top about half way through and ended up winning the division handily by 10 points. In season 36 we had a poor start in the cup and decided we would use the remaining games to focus on a good league start. We had a bottom half squad and didn't want to risk going straight back down so league was going to be the focus. I certainly did not expect anything like the season we had. We actually managed to get ourselves to the top for a bit but Glasgow Strangers were always breathing down our necks. When we faced them we could not compete and that was the turning point. We tried to chase them down all season but could never quite get close enough.  A couple of late defeat saw us slip 9 points behind but a 2nd place finish was a remarkable return to the top flight with many better squads below us.

Season 31

Mark Boland sadly left the Broncos after season 30 having never seen his team relegated from Division 1 whilst in charge. He won two SFLSL Cups and finished 2nd in Division 1 twice in seasons 5 and 26 and from seasons 4-9 finished in the top four

Season 13

Dundee Broncos are back and are raring to go. After 3 seasons playing in Bantry Bay then Aberdour the franchise formerly known as the Broncos have returned to Dundee. This also saw the return of former manager Mark Boland who took over as caretaker for the last few games of season 13. Boland who resigned from the league after season 10, watched on in horror as the organisation which finished in the top 4 in division 1 for 6 consecutive seasons was relegated to Division 2 only 2 seasons after leaving. As soon a commish Dewar announced that current incumbent David Blair was looking to move on Boland felt compelled to return the fanchise to Dundee and restore it to it's former glory.

In season 13 David Blair restored some respectability to the franchise maneuvering them into a play off spot in division 2. Boland then took over the reins for the last few league games and managed to see them through the play-offs and back where this club belong.Then the hard part started. Avoiding relegation was the key and the aim was once the Broncos have consolidated their position in the top division it would then be a case of rebuilding the squad to hopefully allow it to compete again with the top sides.

Close Season 43/44

Birthdays, birthdays.  Nice when you're young - grandson NIco is now 4 and thriving.  Not so nice when you old.  I seem to be 70.  70!  How did that happen?  Mind you, I have no complaints, retirement is great, and my health is good enough...I don't really regard my diabetes as a health problem as it's so manageable.  And so much fun persuing my various hobbies.   The sun is shining and the new cricket season isn't far away.  I am still playing a half-decent game of bridge, playing some jazz piano and vibes with occasional competence and playing various board games when I get the chance.  And I am working my way through the list of "1000 books to read before you die".  Only 703 to go....I might just make it....