25/26 Squad

Jamie · Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:38 am

I find it surprising (not a dig at Hampton) that clubs aren't having it in player agreements that they cannot play it such events during the season.

Jamie · Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:40 am

Dan Thompson also is one of the squads, I suppose he needs yet another club on his CV

Josh2002 · Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:23 am

Thelittleowl1 wrote: Mon Feb 23, 2026 3:57 am
Josh2002 wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:40 pm Harry Gardner, Ronan Silva and Haydon Vaughan signed up to play for ‘Beavers’ in the Baller League Community Cup which took place today…
Love that this is the focus rather than the relegation battle the club is currently in. (Not a fan of baller league at all). At least it doesn't sound like it'll be on very long though.

Looks like it was just a one day thing that took place on Sunday.

geedub · Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:49 am

Josh2002 wrote: Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:23 am
Josh2002 wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:40 pm Harry Gardner, Ronan Silva and Haydon Vaughan signed up to play for ‘Beavers’ in the Baller League Community Cup which took place today…
Looks like it was just a one day thing that took place on Sunday.

I think i have found the results which shows the "Beavers" team finished in 5th-8th place in the London event. I believe only the winners go on to play off with the winners from the Manchester event to get a team entry into the next full season of Baller. However it does sound like players in this community cup open up the possibility of getting themselves drafted by other teams in the main league.

BevereeMaster · Mon Feb 23, 2026 6:21 pm

Josh2002 wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:08 pm Baller League has never been my cup of tea, and i think it’s the last thing our players should be concerning themselves with when we’re in a relegation battle.

I completely disagree. It’s work at a similar intensity to a casual Powerleague kickabout — something plenty of players at our level still take part in.
If the club doesn’t want them playing, that needs to be clearly communicated when they sign. If that hasn’t been set out, I don’t see an issue. It’s a great way for them to raise their profile, build connections, and earn good money.