Bulls Chairman. Chris Ammonds, has today spoken to the club website ahead of the club’s final pre-season friendly on Saturday and confirmed that if the total income – after costs – from the three home friendlies exceeds the projected income figure in the club’s budget, then any surplus will be added to the playing budget that is available to manager, Paul Caddis.

Last season the surplus added a significant amount to the playing budget, and while this year’s crowds so far have been smaller than last year, the club’s Board has decided that any income above the budgeted figure will be made available to invest in the playing squad.

Speaking this morning, Ammonds said:

“We are always looking at ways to offer more support to Paul and his staff and a sizeable crowd for our final pre-season friendly against Newport County on Saturday will potentially allow us to add to the playing budget before the start of the season.

“Saturday’s match is also Newport’s final pre-season game before their League Two campaign kicks off and therefore the game promises to be a very competitive one with both teams looking to put the finishing touches to their planning before the real action starts.

“At the club we are incredibly grateful for the support we have received during the close season, with Squad Builder donations at record levels, season tickets selling well and the new membership scheme proving popular.

“A decent attendance on Saturday would be the icing on the cake in terms of the close season support from our fantastic fans and would really put us in a good place as we look ahead to what we all hope will be an exciting season following the positive progress made in our first season under Paul’s stewardship.”

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