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Whatever happens, it has been a fascinating season Braintree Town. After finishing 3rd in the National League, the team of part timers managed by a PE Teacher overcame Grimsby Town 1-0 to take a slender lead into what will be unquestionably the largest game in the clubs history this Sunday. Braintree were playing Isthmian League Football 10 years back, before consolidating their position in the Conference South and achieving promotion to the Conference National in 2010/2011.
Finishing 3rd above former football league clubs Tranmere, Macclesfield and Wrexham, The Iron's success has been built on a determined 'siege mentality' and robust defence, with a goal difference of +18 comfortably the best within the play off places. Last night's victory was their 22nd clean sheet of the league season achieved on a meagre 25% on possession. Only Cheltenham, who won the league at a canter (101 points, 12 points from 2nd place!) had fewer goals conceded.
To say that Braintree shut up shot will be a huge disservice, with players such as for instance Simeon Akinola and Michael Cheek offering flair in attack. Kenny Davis, who features a Charlie Adam like ability to look substantially older than his age indicate, has chipped in 7 goals from defence. Although Braintree's budget would indicate they're hugely overachieving following years of lower-middle table finishes, the mood Danny Cowley has installed within the camp would claim that anything is achievable - his capability to take the team on to some other level has enhanced his status as one of the most talented young managers in the low echelons of the football pyramid. The infamous goal at Guiseley in February full matches, although costing them points, has been used to harden the squads belief - the players ensured that the changing room was cleaned and left immaculate in the face area of huge frustration. "We do things properly at Braintree Town" said Cowley - quite right too.
As the majority of us have fallen in love with Leicester's achievements in 2010, it will be a huge disservice never to credit Braintree town should they achieve the thing that was perceived to be impossible and become football league club - and on top of that, they won't have to make the trip around the sporting chaps at Guiseley again.
Unlike in the EPL where the TV money is shared evenly, the La Liga pot is most taken by Barca and Real leaving the remaining portion of the teams to feast upon scraps. Ronaldo and Messi only score 50+ goals a season is really because most teams are bankrupt and can barely afford to cover their staff never mind buy quality the grade of player for example Cabaye or Payet like Palace and West Ham did this season. Once you know Barca and Real are usually going to win 5-0 weekly where's the excitement? Without Atletico today or Valencia and Deportivo before them La Liga isn't even worth following, just discover at the conclusion of the summer season who won from the big two and watch a you tube video of Messi/Ronaldo/Suarez/Neymar's best goals.
Winning the EPL is much more difficult and now a lot more than ever. Next season there could be 6 potential title challengers, few if any leagues can offer that. Shearer's and Henry's goal records actually mean something because it's a competitive competition where it's a great deal harder to score since many teams won't roll over for you like most La Liga teams do on a regular basis and Aston Villa did in 2010 and it's is definitely like that. Messi scoring 500 goals in La Liga could be similar to 200 in the EPL.
Finishing 3rd above former football league clubs Tranmere, Macclesfield and Wrexham, The Iron's success has been built on a determined 'siege mentality' and robust defence, with a goal difference of +18 comfortably the best within the play off places. Last night's victory was their 22nd clean sheet of the league season achieved on a meagre 25% on possession. Only Cheltenham, who won the league at a canter (101 points, 12 points from 2nd place!) had fewer goals conceded.
To say that Braintree shut up shot will be a huge disservice, with players such as for instance Simeon Akinola and Michael Cheek offering flair in attack. Kenny Davis, who features a Charlie Adam like ability to look substantially older than his age indicate, has chipped in 7 goals from defence. Although Braintree's budget would indicate they're hugely overachieving following years of lower-middle table finishes, the mood Danny Cowley has installed within the camp would claim that anything is achievable - his capability to take the team on to some other level has enhanced his status as one of the most talented young managers in the low echelons of the football pyramid. The infamous goal at Guiseley in February full matches, although costing them points, has been used to harden the squads belief - the players ensured that the changing room was cleaned and left immaculate in the face area of huge frustration. "We do things properly at Braintree Town" said Cowley - quite right too.
As the majority of us have fallen in love with Leicester's achievements in 2010, it will be a huge disservice never to credit Braintree town should they achieve the thing that was perceived to be impossible and become football league club - and on top of that, they won't have to make the trip around the sporting chaps at Guiseley again.
Unlike in the EPL where the TV money is shared evenly, the La Liga pot is most taken by Barca and Real leaving the remaining portion of the teams to feast upon scraps. Ronaldo and Messi only score 50+ goals a season is really because most teams are bankrupt and can barely afford to cover their staff never mind buy quality the grade of player for example Cabaye or Payet like Palace and West Ham did this season. Once you know Barca and Real are usually going to win 5-0 weekly where's the excitement? Without Atletico today or Valencia and Deportivo before them La Liga isn't even worth following, just discover at the conclusion of the summer season who won from the big two and watch a you tube video of Messi/Ronaldo/Suarez/Neymar's best goals.
Winning the EPL is much more difficult and now a lot more than ever. Next season there could be 6 potential title challengers, few if any leagues can offer that. Shearer's and Henry's goal records actually mean something because it's a competitive competition where it's a great deal harder to score since many teams won't roll over for you like most La Liga teams do on a regular basis and Aston Villa did in 2010 and it's is definitely like that. Messi scoring 500 goals in La Liga could be similar to 200 in the EPL.
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