See the Game Differently
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The Ceiling Is Showing
The Bristol Flyers began in 2006 through a merger between Filton Flyers and Bristol Academy. Starting in EBL Division 2 under coach Andreas Kapoulas, the club climbed to Division 1 within a year and spent the next seven seasons there. In 2014, they reached the top flight—where they’ve remained ever since. That rise was steady,
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Exactly As They Are
In 2012, the Cheshire Phoenix were on the verge of collapse. The league had withdrawn their franchise from the owner after he threatened to cancel contracts and fixtures. The club needed £50,000 to survive. What happened next wasn’t a corporate bailout or quiet restructuring—it was a rescue driven by the people. Local businesses chipped in.
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Only a Stumble
By the time Caledonia found stability, the season had already slipped away. Four head coaches, a full roster shuffle, and months of damage control—all before March. It started with a rocky run and the departure of Gareth Murray, a long-time club servant. Lluis Reira stepped in as interim, but it was Robbie Peers—an experienced BBL
