By David Richardson

MAKING HIS MARK: Marlow boss Mark Bartley

HEARTBREAK in the play-offs last season won’t affect hopes of promotion at Marlow, says manager Mark Bartley. The Blues were beaten in the Isthmian South Central semi-finals by eventual winners Cheshunt after finishing fourth.
It was the second time in three seasons Bartley’s side fell just short in the play-offs, ultimately extending their long-awaited return to Step 3 since 1995.
However, any suggestions of a hangover heading into the new campaign have been dismissed.
“When you miss out on the play-offs, th...