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January 2008 Highlights out now.	Sat 23rd February 2008
The new year started at the Oval with a draw at Bedworth United on New Year's Day, and then an excellent win at home to the stars of Barton Rovers. Then there was the much awaited postponed FA Trophy tie at Halifax Town, which, for those who managed to make the long trip north on a stormy Tuesday evening, saw the Brakes master the elements and only just fail to bring the Shaymen back for a replay. Despite the continuing wet weather the away match at Stourport Swifts saw the Brakes get a much needed win back in the league. This was followed by a home win against Cinderford Town and a draw at home to Willenhall Town. The month ended on a high with an emphatic away win at FA Cup heroes Chasetown, which sent the Brakes back to top spot in the League. At the recent LFCSC committe meeting our offer to earmark all money raised from DVD sales to the Terrace Fund was gratefully accepted.
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December 2007 Highlights out now.	Sun 20th January 2008
A chilly start to December saw the Brakes draw against Evesham, lose away at Romulus and kick their heels as three consequetive cup games were called off due to frozen pitches - including the long awaited trip in the Carlsberg FA Trophy to Halifax Town being called off twice. Some warmth was restored by a good away win at Dunstable Town and a draw that deserved more against Romulus on Boxing Day. For the last match of a very successful year the Brakes came very close to upsetting Bromsgrove Rovers in the Southern League (errea) Cup, taking them to extra time and penalties before bowing out with heads held high as they finished 2007 at 4th position after being newly promoted to the British Gas Business Southern League Midland Division.
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November 2007 Highlights out now.	Sat 5th January 2008
Full of FA Trophy action, watch the Brakes hold Margate at home and then follow the faithfull on a mid-week away trip to the sea in furthest Kent. Marvel at the sophistication of East Dulwich as the Brakes show their class by dismissing Fisher Athletic. Not to mention three wins in the League against Berkhamsted, Willenhall and Woodford. Only in form Stourbridge managed to stop the Brakes. All for only £5.
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2006-07 Season Highlights Trilogy out now.	Tue 27th Nov'07
This is a 3 disk boxed set (or Trilogy) - price £12.50, discounted to £10 for LFCSC members, VPs, players, officials, helpers and associated juniors and lions. Featuring every game of the Brakes’ historic MFA Championship and League Cup double winning season. Complete highlights from pre-season friendlies through to the Mayor’s Cup encore in May. Highlighting the record winning League Championship, an exceptional run in the FA Vase and the victorious League Cup Final at the Bescot Stadium. Also available will be the whole match DVD of the Brakes FA Trophy win at Fisher Athletic - price £5.
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2007-08 October Highlights DVD out now.	Tue 20th Nov'07
Brakes are unbeaten in the FA Trophy, the League and the League Cup in October. As well as home victories against Marlow and Banbury Utd in the FA Trophy, the Brakes won on the road in the League at Malvern Town, Barton Rovers and Chesham Utd, together with a home win against Rothwell Town and a battling win against Bedworth Utd in the Southern League (errea) Cup. The month ends with the Brakes sitting deservedly at the top of the League table.
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2007-08 September League and Cup Highlights DVD out now.	Fri 19th Oct'07
Brakes are unbeaten in the League and the League Cup in September. Meanwhile initial progress in the FA Cup comes to a halt in the 1st Qualifying Round at Stourbridge. But the Brakes end the month poised near the top of the table in third spot.
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2007-08 first month's League Highlights DVD out now.	Sun 9th Sep'07
Brakes historic return to the Southern League (British Gas Business Midland Division) sees them unbeaten at home. Starting with a hard fought draw against Leighton Town, Brakes hit the old five against Stourport Swifts and finished the month with a brace against Sutton Coldfield Town to start the season in the top six.
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2007-08 new season's Friendlies Highlights DVD out now.	Mon 27th Aug'07
Brakes win the Friendship Cup at Southam by winning the penalty shootout 5-4 after a 1-1 draw in normal time. Brakes also pickup the Des Geeen Memorial Trophy with a 2-0 win at Daventry United and the Joe McGrorian Cup at home against Romulus with a 2-1 win in extra time. A crowd of 688 see Brakes narrow defeat at Nuneaton Boro's new shared ground. Then, at the New Windmill Ground, Brakes defeat Banbury United and get a good draw with Brackley Town.
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2007-08 new season's Friendlies start with Southam whole match DVD	Fri 20th July
Brakes win the Friendship Cup at Southam by winning the penalty shootout 5-4 after a 1-1 draw in normal time. Josh Blake scores a penalty on the rebound to make it 1-1 after 90 minutes and debutant 'keeper Chris Gibson saves the penultimate shootout penalty to set-up the Brakes win.
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April 2007 highlights DVD now available	Sun 20th May
Starting with an emphatic home win in the League Cup Semi Final first leg vs Atherstone Town, an away win at Cradley Town then set-up the Championship winning rout of RC Warwick and, after an away blip at Oadby the celebratory home romp over Loughborough Dynamo heralded the League Chamionship presentation afterwards. After an unsatisfactory mid-week trip to Market Drayton the Brakes beat Rocester away and then secured a trip to the Bescot with an eventfull 9-man second leg Semi Final win on aggregate at Atherstone Town. The league season ended with a home draw in front of 606 appreciative fans against Quorn.
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March 2007 highlights DVD now available	Sun 8th April
A long away trip to Ashton under Lyne for the massed Brakes fans sees the Brakes bow out in the Vase followed by an under par loss at home to Boldmere in the league. But the Brakes fought back with 4 home wins in a row against Frial Lane, Coalville, Studley and Barwell. Tho month finished with a tight draw away at Atherstone and an away win at Oldbury for the Brakes to tighten the grip on the league title.
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February 2007 highlights DVD now available	Sat 17th March
A second away trip to Biddulph sees a mower in early February and an unfortunate loss in the league. But the Brakes bounced back with 4 goal wins at Quorn and Loughborough Dynamo and a stunning 5 goal home FA Vase victory against Retford Utd.
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January 2007 highlights DVD now available	Fri 2nd March
Five wins on the trot, including League wins against Alvechurch, Westfields and Causeway Utd; with goals by Ben Mackey, Jamie Towers, Craig Dutton, Josh Blake, Dave Pearson and Martin Thompson followed by a rare defeat away to Stratford. Emphatic progress in the FA Vase at home to Bemerton Heath Harlequins (4-1 seen by a crowd of 1,045) and away up north in the League Cup against Biddulph Victoria (2-0). Also available is the whole match DVD of February's stunning home FA Vase victory against Retford Utd (5-1 watched by a record crowd of 1,380).
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December 2006 highlights DVD now available	Wed 31st January
The Brakes progressed in the League Cup at home to Westfields and moved through to the next round of the FA Vase with a trip down south to Croydon. Then it was back to business in the league, thumping 3 past Barwell in lovely Leicestershire before the game of the year - a thrilling 4-3 victory over Romulus at The NWG. The festivities were completed by a Boxing Day outing to R.C. Warwick for a clean sheet victory on the pudding patch. This time the month's efforts were un-arguably more than enough to win Team of the Month award.
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November 2006 highlights DVD now available	Sun 14th January
Table topping Brakes' unbeaten run in the League continued with three more wins in the league including emphatic clean sheet wins at Coalville Town and home to Rocester. Then Brakes brushed aside last season's FA Cup opponents, Sutton Town in the FA Vase before ending the month with a good tussle at home to Market Drayton Town. Surprisingly fourteen goals from Ben Mackey (5), Josh Blake (3), Jamie Towers (2), Tom Bates (2), James Husband and Andy Gregory while only conceding two watched by an aggregate of 2063 wasn't enough to win Team of the Month.
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2005-06 Season highlights 4-DVD set now available	Tues 21st November
Brakes' return to senior football with promotion to the Midland Football Alliance and entry into the Birmingham Senior Cup and the most prestigious competition on them all - the FA Cup. This four disk set relives the season with over 10 hours of action, as the Brakes continue their quest to regain the title of the best non-league side in the area. Extras include behind the scenes interviews with club stalwarts, media highlights from the incredible FA Cup run and a musical review of the best goals, saves and storms! Available to order now.
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October 2006 highlights DVD now available	Sun 5th November
Brakes' unbeaten run in the League continues with the double completed against Tipton at the New Windmill Ground, a return to the Memorial Ground for a repeat of last season's victory against Boldmere St. Michaels, sweet revenge to put Barwell out of the League Cup and a thumping win against Oldbury United at home. Justifiably earning the Brakes the MFA League Team of the Month award.
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September 2006 highlights DVD now available	Fri 13th October
Dominos tumble to Six Brakes goals in the FA Cup. Unbeaten in the League with wins at Tipton, a place called Romulus, Friar Lane and Epworth; together with wins at Harbury Lane against Westfields, Cradley and the tougher opposition of Atherstone. Brakes bow out of the FA Cup at Rocester and the Brum Snr Cup at home to Banbury. There are also some poignant moments of rememberance including 40 gold and black balloons for Matt Blunt (this one is for you).
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Progress report on the 2005-06 Seasons highlights:	Mon 11th September
Its being worked on and will be a 4-disk set, we've just taken delivery of a box load of 4-DVD cases that are the same size as the 3-disk ones we've used before. All the monthly highlights have been prepared (over 10 hours), disks 1 & 2 have had test masters done, two extras have been done - two more to edit, the credits are still to do and the intro is nearing completion. Price info
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August 2006 League highlights DVD now available	Thu 7th September
Brakes squeak past Oadby, go 3-up at Studley, beat Causeway and the pitch, honours even against Stratford, Biddulph brushed aside and cruise (to a draw) at Alvechurch.
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July/August 2006 Friendlies highlights DVD now available	Fri 18th August
The pre-season opener against AFC Telford, wins against Alveston and Bedworth, seven in the Friendship Cup against Southam, held to a good draw at Banbury, an away day defeat at Rushall and goals galore against Ibstock and Solihull.
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April/May highlights DVD now available	Weds 31st May
The mother of all storms at Bidulph, a game and a tie of two halves overcome Chasetown in the Cup SF, the double over RC, revenge against Westfields and Coalville, Sid's wonder goal in the frolic in the mud at Alvechurch, a fabulous away win at Barwell - oh and two Cup finals in May - including a diving competition. Special offer, while stocks last (emptying out the old cardboard box has revealed a treasure trove), a free bonus DVD from the following list with each order: - 16/4/05 - Whole Match of the Championship winning game vs Alvechurch - 2003-04 season highlights: Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec & March, Apr, Awards Evening and the Awards Night Video Review. - Whole Match DVDs: Sphinx 2/10/04, Feckenham 26/10/04, Bloxwich 12/2/05, Romulus 24/4/04, Highgate 9/3/04, Shifnal 23/4/05, Rugby Tn 10/4/04, Villa Old Stars 9/5/04. - Lucky dip if no choice made.
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March Highlights DVD out now	Mon 29th May
Brakes snatch victory to do the double over Stratford, beat Cradley in the re-run of the abandoned game, gain League revenge against Oldbury, hammer against Malvern's door only to be beaten away by an astonishing goalie and draw at another re-arranged match at Rocester despite the vocal efforts of the massed North Bank Singers.
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Season Review DVD to be previewed at Awards Night	Fri 5th May
See all, well nearly all, the goals, good saves, storms and penalty shoot-outs for each month as well as a highlights featuring some classic (i.e. old) tracks.
February Highlights DVD out now	Thurs 6th Apr
Brakes brush aside Causeway at Halesowen Town, two goals that didn't count in the wind and dark against Cradley (was it a goal in open play for Mozza), another tight draw at Romulus, a visit to Solihull Borough for a narrow loss in the Brum Cup against Moor Green, League Cup progress to the Semis at home to Coalville in another penalty thriller, unlucky to lose at a wet Stourbridge, but then Brakes finish the month with wins at Oadby and home with the Old Five against Biddulph.
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Over £1000 raised by Brakes Videos this season.	Tues 7th Feb
In answer to the fair question: " 'Is the money from Brakes Videos ear-marked to go directly to Leamington FC or does it go into the pool of LFCSC money to be used at their discretion?" We've done our sums and come up with the following answer: A bit of both: all sales made via web orders and by myself [Nick Rogers] and other LFCSC contacts go into the LFCSC pool. The majority of the money raised by LFCSC goes to the club in its regular donations. Meanwhile we make a number of DVDs available to the Club Shop free of charge and the money from those presumably goes to the club. With the exception that a proportion of direct/LFCSC (i.e. not via club shop) sales of the Colchester FA Cup DVDs have been donated to Oxfam for the Afghan Earthquake Appeal - with £127 being raised to-date. This is as a result of the informal deal done with the local BBC in return for the use of TV clips on the DVD. Money raised (net of media etc costs) from direct/LFCSC sales so far: Jun-Sep'05 £135.50 Oct'05 £130 Nov'05 246.92 Dec'05 £302.65 Jan'06 £161.76 The face value of stock given to the club shop is £313 (Sep'05-Jan'06), but not all of that will have been sold. That totals just over £1400 - thanks to all that have put their hands in their pockets, purses and wallets and also to all who have helped and contributed.
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January Highlights DVD out now	Mon 6th Feb
Brakes bow out of the Vase in a rollercoaster game - wonder at the magnificent Wimborne Town crier - was he the only ringer? A fine away crowd see the Brakes win the first meeting of the FA Cup 1st round heros at Chasetown, make your own mind up about the disallowed goal in the gloom at Malvern Town, Romulus' sting drawn at home, Tipton beaten at home and a lesson from the Scholars!
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FA Vase Round 4 tie against Wimborne Town DVD out now	Thurs 26 Jan
The whole match DVD complete with action replays and the address from the Wimborne Town Crier. You can order DVDs through this website on the order form on the menu to the left.
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November and December highlights DVD out now	Tues 17 Jan
November and December highlights combined on one bumper DVD. FA Cup 1st round action at Colcheter, FA Vase progress against Biddulph & Liversedge, Birmingham Senior Cup nailbiting triumph over Solihull, the Polymac (league) cup and some tight MFA games including the record breaking win at RC Warwick.You can order DVDs through this website on the order form on the menu to the left.
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The FA Cup run - from Harbury Lane to Layer Road DVD out now	Tues 20 Dec
A special presentation DVD with highlights of all the FA Cup games has been made and a box load is to be given to Cadzy for the players and back-room team - with the compliments of the festive season from Brakes Videos and LFCSC. You can order DVDs through this website on the order form on the menu to the left.
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October highlights DVD out now	Weds 14 Dec
October's highlights are now available - Progress two more rounds in the FA Cup against Woodford and away up north at Ossett Town. Victory in the FA Vase at Holbeach and a trouncing of old Mid. Comb. rivals, Coventry Sphinx, in the Tony Allden Memorial Trophy. You can order DVDs through this website on the order form on the menu to the left.
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September highlights DVD out now	Sun 4 Dec
September's highlights are now available - including league victories against Oadby, Causeway and Cradley together with progress in the FA Cup at Kidsgrove and by penalty shoot-out at Oadby. Not forgetting revenge in the FA Vase at Studley. You can order DVDs through this website on the order form on the menu to the left.
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Colchester FA Cup tie - Whole Match DVD available	Mon 14 Nov
We have got permission from the FA to release a whole match DVD of the historic FA Cup tie at Colchester. Including Richard Adam's Goal of the Month, fans predictions before setting off on the bus convoy, interviews with Cadzy and some players, a sneak pre-match look at the Brakes dressing room and the marvellous Brakes fans before, during and after the game. Depending on demand, we will produce two versions: 1) The standard format in a plastic sleeve for the usual price of £5 + p&p. 2) The same content but in a DVD case with colour sleeve (above) for £6 + p&p. Place your order now using the form on the links menu to the left of this page.
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Seasons Highlights 2004-05 - Midland Combination Champions	Mon 31 Oct
The long awaited trilogy DVD set is now available. Price £12.50 (LFCSC members , VP, Club Officials, Management and team members past & present - discounted to £10) plus p&p. Place your order now using the form on the links menu to the left of this page.
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August highlight DVD out on Saturday	Fri 7 Oct
A limited number August's highlights will be available from Brakes Videos at the club shop on Saturday. You can also order DVDs through this website on the order form on the menu to the left.
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Relaunch of Brakes Videos web site a success	Tue 19 July
The relaunch of Brakes Videos web site was a success as five times the number of visitors visited the site on Monday 18 July compared to the average amount of traffic the site had previously received. Visitors to the site came from all over the United Kingdom and from New York, California, Chile, Israel, and the Canary Islands.
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Press release - New site launched	Mon 18 July
On Monday 18 July 2005 the new version of the Brakes Videos website, http://www.brakesvideos.tk, will be launched. The new site will contain an improved user interface, news from Brakes Videos, sample clips, and a full list of available DVDs and VHS videos. Since 2002 Brakes Videos has been selling DVD and VHS recordings of Leamington Football Club games. They offer recording of individual games, monthly highlights and end of season trilogies. The profits from their sales go directly to Leamington Football Club. “The new site will be a big improvement over the old,” Brakes Videos producer Daniel Wearden explained. “It will be easier for people to navigate the site and place their orders.” “We must be the only organization at Level 5 of the FA’s non league pyramid that offers recording of games. We have sold many DVDs to Leamington fans and to fans of other clubs.”
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Help sponsor Brakes Videos	Wed 13 July
Brakes Videos is inviting businesses, organisations and individuals to help by sponsoring the purchase of media. In return each sponsor will receive a copy of the Whole Season Trilogy, sent to a nominated delivery address, and will be given the option to be mentioned as a sponsor in the credits on the next Trilogy to be produced. The 2004-05 Trilogy is currently being put together for release in August. We've costed three alternative packages of miniDV tapes, DVD-R's and ink cartridges of makes that we know to be reliable after the experience of the last 3 years. The cost is £18.50 (+ VAT where applicable) and can be ordered on-line at one of our sponsoring companies. So for interested companies there's a way of getting a copy of the season highlights DVD and, if quick enough, a mention in the 2004-05 credits as a sponsor. To sign up please go to Clear Systems Ltd on-line catalog at: http://www.clearsystems.co.uk/acatalog/sponsorship.html
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LFC AGM: Creation of Brakes Videos committee	Mon 11 July
This (Ed. Leamington FC Supporters Club Annual General Meeting) meeting acknowledges that Brakes Videos was set up when the video operation was handed over to the supporters club by Phillip and Nick Rogers at the end of the 2003-4 season with the use of loan and new equipment, camera, computer and media from the supporters club and others. This started with a group of individuals ably led by Keith Hancock for the first two months and subsequently by Daniel Wearden assisted by Nick Rogers, Jason Clough, Keith Hancock, Paul Edwards, Phillip Rogers and Simon Hutchinson of Braking News. After its on-going success it is now required that the operation of Brakes Videos should be formalised in order to ensure its continuity and smooth running. It is emphasised that the purpose of Brakes Videos is primarily to provided a service to the fans and secondarily to assist in the raising of funds for the football club whilst co-operating and endeavouring to maintain good relations with all parties involved in supporting and furthering the cause of the football club, including the football club's board, management, players and helpers. Responsibility for the running of Brakes Videos shall be shared amongst a group consisting of supporters club committee members and contributors to Brakes Videos. This shall consist of at least three committee members, including the media officer and membership secretary, a representative of the club shop and at least one contributor to Brakes Videos, e.g. producer. All management, marketing, operational and editorial decisions shall be ratified by a simple majority of the group and any such decision will be final. It is anticipated that the need for any such decisions shall be minimal as all involved shall endeavour to get on with it and respect others advice and opinions.
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New prices for 2005-6	Sat 28 May
After consultation with fans, Brakes Videos and the Supporters Club the following prices have been agreed for the 2005-2006 Season. Full Match DVD £5 (£4 if more than one purchased) Monthly DVD £5 (Discounts on previous month DVD if purchased with the current months DVD) 2004-2005 End of Season DVD £12.50 (£10 for 2004 - 2005 LFCSC Members or Members signing up for 2005 - 2006 Membership)
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Get involved	Wed 25 May
Brakes Videos is still looking for a few good men and women to help them. This could range from helping to record the games to assisting them in the process of creating the DVDs and videos. If you are interested contact Brakes Videos using the Contact Us page.
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