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It was an absolute embarrassment on every level and it was literally over nothing. Started from an exchange of words between the two, when Bruno wanted a foul (which wasn't) and winters said something of the effect of "do your job"! Bruno didn't like that and grabbed winters by the throat. Tyler went over to the bench twice to complain. They then bumped chests again after that. The first goal started from winters cheaply losing the ball just outside their box, they went after each other again on the halfway line, Bruno with a slap and the winters with a headbutt. Ref consulted tge link and was left with no option. Like already mentioned, that has virtually ended our season. Neither is likely to play again this season, which some tricky fixtures coming up. Fair play to the 9 who had to soldier on and subs like. Fighting a losing battle against a team we should have looked to take maximum points off.

This fiasco is also going to cost the Club money as, with the playoffs now virtually gone, the interest from the fans is going to dissipate so not so many going through the gates. The flash point with Andrade and Winters didn’t completely take me by surprise. Unfortunately, these type of players are all smiles when things are going their way but, like spoilt brats when things are not going well for them. Total embarrassment to themselves, the Club and to the travelling fans like myself who have spent good money to travel to the match. Grow up or leave the Club please!!

Whatever the management decide we'll lose both players for at least 3 games anyway. I had heard they wouldn't be available for Wellingborough away due to Baller League commitments. ES and JLM now have to find answers to our striker problems. It'd be a real shame if it all fell apart now.

Three of Diamonds wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 7:33 pm Whatever the management decide we'll lose both players for at least 3 games anyway. I had heard they wouldn't be available for Wellingborough away due to Baller League commitments. ES and JLM now have to find answers to our striker problems. It'd be a real shame if it all fell apart now.

It won’t kick in till Saturday then 4 matches so will be wboro.

Btw Bruno isn’t in ballers league now

Thanks for the info Steve. In that case I'd probably try to keep Bruno as he has assists in his game but whatever the Manager decides is good with me. Both players need a huge slice of humble pie by the sounds of it.

diamondsteve wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 8:16 pm

Three of Diamonds wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 7:33 pm Whatever the management decide we'll lose both players for at least 3 games anyway. I had heard they wouldn't be available for Wellingborough away due to Baller League commitments. ES and JLM now have to find answers to our striker problems. It'd be a real shame if it all fell apart now.

It won’t kick in till Saturday then 4 matches so will be wboro.

Btw Bruno isn’t in ballers league now

I'll be surprised if either of them appear on Tuesday night, so soon after today. I think both of them have played their last game this season

Unfortunately it's ruined what's been a really enjoyable season. Shame as both players have contributed to this, especially Bruno as on his day is different level. Think now time to draw a line under it and let the staff & club deal with it who I'm sure are massively disappointed, it's a real shame for Elliot & Jim who have both done unbelievable job this season and brought some good times back. Let's focus on the ones that matter now. Up the

I wasn't at the game today, it's one of the few I've missed this season, but I dont think that means my point of view isn't relevant on this occasion. Neither Bruno or Tyler should ever play for AFC R&D again. What happened today is completely inexcusable and nothing short of disgusting. To do what they did today shows a complete lack of respect for not only their teammates but the management and fans alike, not to mention the army of volunteers that keep our club going day to day. From a personal point of view, I dont ever want to see either of them ever again

Fair play to the young goalkeeper brought in today.

He faced wave after wave of attacks, due to having 9 men for moat of the match and dealt with them extremely well, making a number of saves.

I know it sounds strange, but the 9 players remaining put in an excellent performance to keep things contained to 1-0 for much of the game.

Sandy clearly decided hold off on subs while the 9 were keeping things tight, and roll the dice at the end. It's only when we shifted to a more attacking formation to try and chase an equaliser that we conceded.

Scroggy wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 11:14 pm I wasn't at the game today, it's one of the few I've missed this season, but I dont think that means my point of view isn't relevant on this occasion. Neither Bruno or Tyler should ever play for AFC R&D again. What happened today is completely inexcusable and nothing short of disgusting. To do what they did today shows a complete lack of respect for not only their teammates but the management and fans alike, not to mention the army of volunteers that keep our club going day to day. From a personal point of view, I dont ever want to see either of them ever again

Hard to disagree with this, you're right, their actions are inexcusable, show a huge disrespect to everyone that makes this club what it is and it also threatens to bring our club into disrepute given their fame on Baller league, though thankfully I've not seen anything online.

Tyler posted an apology on X last night, but also pointed some blame at Bruno, but it's been deleted now.

How the hell has this season come off the rails so quickly, at half time last Saturday 1-0 up and looking to make it 5 straight wins we had huge momentum behind us and looking to break into the top 5, but since JJ's error that led to the penalty in the space of 7 days, we have completely imploded.