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Post by Churton Blue on May 5, 2020 8:39:48 GMT
A lot of sense and realism in that letter. Danny Hunter does have a massive ego. If you can get past that, a lot of what he says in a very long letter does make sense. The Borehamwood business model is very interesting and there are large parts of it that could be replicated in some form at Chester FC. A small start has been made with the Academy U19 set up and the Community Trust is planning to expand on that with its own education scheme for non elite footballers. Borehamwood does have the largest education based Academy scheme in the country. It is run as a commercial enterprise by Mr Hunter and the profits are used to fund his football club and I understand some players are also employed by the Academy. www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/about-pase/
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Post by avfo on May 15, 2020 15:34:01 GMT
Extract from statement issued by the EFL -
The EFL Board, whose aspiration has always been to conclude the 2019/20 season by completing the remaining fixtures, has previously stated that any decision on how to conclude the season is a matter for Clubs to determine in their respective divisions and, as a result of today’s discussions, the following update can be provided:
LEAGUE TWO Having considered the protocols and costs that would be required to be met to conclude the current season, League Two Clubs have unanimously indicated a preferred direction of travel to curtail the campaign in line with the framework outlined by the EFL Board.
In addition, Clubs asked for consideration to be given to suspending relegation to the National League for 2019/20 as a result of circumstances created where fixtures cannot be completed. No commitments were made in this respect and the Board will now consider the implications of the division’s preferred approach at their next meeting.
LEAGUE ONE There were varied views shared in League One and it was determined that there would be a further period of reflection and consultation to understand what creative solutions could be implemented. It was acknowledged that the need to find innovative and creative solutions was of paramount importance as was the need for decisions to be taken quickly.
In addition, Championship Clubs met earlier this week and have indicated that it is their wish to play on and conclude the season.
The EFL will continue to work with all its members to progress the discussions and arrive at the necessary decisions as appropriate in what remain challenging and complex circumstances
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Post by Wortleyblue on May 15, 2020 15:48:26 GMT
Well there's a surprise not
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Post by exiled on May 16, 2020 18:56:34 GMT
I think that was expected. League 2 were always going to try and get that trapdoor closed.
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Post by waggoner on May 16, 2020 19:59:33 GMT
I think that was expected. League 2 were always going to try and get that trapdoor closed. [br In fairness I don't think the EFL clubs ever wanted it open. If they had their way it would be back to the 'old boys club' of re election
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Post by avfo on May 18, 2020 21:23:12 GMT
The shape of things to come? -
Telford manager Gavin Cowan on assembling a squad for next season with a reduced playing budget.
“The only reason I mention it is that I want people to understand the reality that we’re in. There’s masses of pressure on the board and myself, which I completely understand and to be honest I completely thrive (under) and relish. There has to be a reality, that’s why I mention it – it’s certainly not an excuse.
We will have to slash accordingly and if we start to have a good season the board might see it fit to increase that.
If we can attract good players, we can get them to buy into what we’re trying to do and then have a good year. When I signed as a player I certainly didn’t sign for money. I signed because I wanted to play at that ground every week and I want to get it bouncing again. It comes full circle with how we treat players and look after people, that gets out and we forge a reputation. We do the right things and act with honesty, integrity – being loyal and trustworthy. Players want to play for those clubs for security and to go out and focus on football.
We’ll be having a particularly small squad this year and relying on potentially some younger lads coming through, We have a couple of really good players coming from the youth team. I have a lot of connections with football clubs and their under-23 managers and that has been really important for us.We do have to go with players we believe can get us the success that we’re driving for. Predominantly you have to get the players you know will bring you success but because of the budget we have to condense that and have a small squad."
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Post by Johnnybling on May 19, 2020 12:24:11 GMT
Hi everybody hope all is well! Not been on here for a while, just wanted to know what’s happening with the Conf North? Are we having playoffs or not or does it depend on the Nat League to make there minds up?
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Post by hbomb on May 19, 2020 12:43:04 GMT
Hi everybody hope all is well! Not been on here for a while, just wanted to know what’s happening with the Conf North? Are we having playoffs or not or does it depend on the Nat League to make there minds up? The national league have said it’ll be the same for all 3 divisions so are waiting on confirmation of efl on relegation or not. So nothing confirmed yet. But I’d be surprised if they happened.
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Post by Bristol Blue on May 19, 2020 14:50:22 GMT
Hi everybody hope all is well! Not been on here for a while, just wanted to know what’s happening with the Conf North? Are we having playoffs or not or does it depend on the Nat League to make there minds up? The national league have said it’ll be the same for all 3 divisions so are waiting on confirmation of efl on relegation or not. So nothing confirmed yet. But I’d be surprised if they happened. Club have posted pictures of the pitch all ripped up today so doubt anything will be happening behind closed doors at our place. If they did points per game then a quick calc shows the league would finish as follows: 1. KL - 2 ------------ 2. York - 1.941 3. Boston - 1.813 4. Brackley - 1.765 5. Alty - 1.727 6. Chester - 1.688 7. Gateshead - 1.677 ------------------ 8. Spenny - 1.618 I believe the way it works is the higher placed team is always at home. So only possibility of us playing a game at home is if both us and Gateshead reached the final though, so slim i guess!
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Post by lincolnexile on May 19, 2020 15:06:25 GMT
The national league have said it’ll be the same for all 3 divisions so are waiting on confirmation of efl on relegation or not. So nothing confirmed yet. But I’d be surprised if they happened. Club have posted pictures of the pitch all ripped up today so doubt anything will be happening behind closed doors at our place. If they do decide to have the play offs, and the final positions are settled on a points per game basis, I think we finish sixth. Which I think means that all our play off games, whether 1,2 or 3 will be away from home so it doesn't matter if the pitch is dug up before the end of the season. Could be wrong but I think that's how it would work out if the play offs went ahead.
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Post by Bristol Blue on May 19, 2020 15:07:20 GMT
Club have posted pictures of the pitch all ripped up today so doubt anything will be happening behind closed doors at our place. If they do decide to have the play offs, and the final positions are settled on a points per game basis, I think we finish sixth. Which I think means that all our play off games, whether 1,2 or 3 will be away from home so it doesn't matter if the pitch is dug up before the end of the season. Could be wrong but I think that's how it would work out if the play offs went ahead. Just updated my post above re this.
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Post by agl on May 19, 2020 15:40:34 GMT
Our pitch still looks better than Prenton Park
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Post by avfo on May 19, 2020 16:54:16 GMT
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Post by dmcnally on May 19, 2020 17:00:18 GMT
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Post by avfo on May 19, 2020 17:05:57 GMT
Cheers, thought they would have.
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Post by RonD on May 19, 2020 17:54:44 GMT
Our pitch still looks better than Prenton Park Prenton Park is in tip top nick now. Saw a picture recently on one of the Facebook football groups.
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Post by agl on May 19, 2020 18:04:20 GMT
Our pitch still looks better than Prenton Park Prenton Park is in tip top nick now. Saw a picture recently on one of the Facebook football groups. Yeah, amazing what you can do with a pitch when no one's playing on it 😂
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Post by avfo on May 21, 2020 14:12:58 GMT
Statement from the EFL -
he EFL Board met yesterday to consider the feedback and subsequent implications of last week’s divisional Club meetings, as the League continues to address the many complex financial and operational matters resulting out of the COVID-19 crisis, including how the 2019/20 campaign is concluded.
The various proposals and counter proposals received from Clubs have been reviewed and, as a result, the Board has finalised the draft framework that would be adopted into EFL Regulations, in the event that a division is to make the decision to curtail its season as League Two indicated last Friday. Clubs are now required to give the matter further consideration, before the Board formally proposes the appropriate Regulation changes, which will then be voted on by all Clubs. The recommended framework is as follows: 1. Resuming the 2019/20 season with the existing format remains the most appropriate course of action from a sporting integrity perspective, but the Board accepts there are circumstances that may lead to curtailment (as has been demonstrated with League Two) or a situation subsequently transpires whereby the season is unable to conclude. 2. This means that, in the event of an early curtailment: a. Final divisional placings should be determined on unweighted points per game (if required). b. Promotion and relegation should be retained. c. Play-Offs should be played in all circumstances but should not be extended (beyond four teams). 3. If a scenario arises whereby the Play-Offs cannot be played, the EFL Board will determine the appropriate course of action. 4. The Board considers that the majority required to curtail the 2019/20 season in any division should be 51%. Determining whether or not to curtail the season is a decision for each division to take. 5. The principle of relegation across all three divisions is integral to the integrity of the pyramid, from the Premier League down to the National League, provided we have assurances that the National League will start season 2020/21 (i.e. the relegated Club in League Two has somewhere to play). 6. Any regulatory solution should be relevant and specific to the current challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and reach a conclusion that is clear and effective with the impact and justifications easy for all stakeholders to understand. EFL Chair, Rick Parry, said: “In the event that a divisional decision is made to curtail the 2019/20 season, the EFL Board is recommending that the League adopts the original framework with the amendments as identified, as there is a strong desire to remain as faithful as possible to the Regulations and ensure there is consistency in the approach adopted across the EFL in all divisions. “The Board has always acknowledged that a single solution to satisfy all Clubs would always be hard to find, but we are at the point now where strong, definitive action is needed for the good of the League and its members.”
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Post by chesterken on May 21, 2020 15:51:13 GMT
If they adopted the playoffs with four teams only as per the vote I guess that would be us just missing out , how costly were those last two defeats to Brackley and Bradford.
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Post by avfo on May 21, 2020 16:27:50 GMT
If they adopted the playoffs with four teams only as per the vote I guess that would be us just missing out , how costly were those last two defeats to Brackley and Bradford. That only applies to the EFL, in L2 it's 3 up automatically with clubs from 4th-7th place in the playoffs.
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Post by chesterken on May 21, 2020 18:15:16 GMT
If they adopted the playoffs with four teams only as per the vote I guess that would be us just missing out , how costly were those last two defeats to Brackley and Bradford. That only applies to the EFL, in L2 it's 3 up automatically with clubs from 4th-7th place in the playoffs. Cheers thanks for that.
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Post by bogsnorkel on May 22, 2020 6:51:07 GMT
Has the National League definitely said it will have 6 teams in the play offs. And no doubt Steveage or Macc will appeal, so will potentially delay things
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2020 9:13:09 GMT
Has the National League definitely said it will have 6 teams in the play offs. And no doubt Steveage or Macc will appeal, so will potentially delay things There ARE 6 teams in each of the National Leagues, they don’t need to say it. What the EFL leagues have said is they won’t be expanding them to incorporate teams who think they can still get in them which had been mooted.
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Post by tarvinblue on May 22, 2020 10:25:47 GMT
If they adopted the playoffs with four teams only as per the vote I guess that would be us just missing out , how costly were those last two defeats to Brackley and Bradford. It warms my heart to finally see posts returning about the state of our performances on the pitch! A step back towards normality.
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Post by oldsealandroadender on May 23, 2020 18:01:15 GMT
If they adopted the playoffs with four teams only as per the vote I guess that would be us just missing out , how costly were those last two defeats to Brackley and Bradford. That only applies to the EFL, in L2 it's 3 up automatically with clubs from 4th-7th place in the playoffs. In the EFL the four teams play each other home and away with a one off final. The National league has six teams that play all one off games. It is the same number of games to get a winner, five.
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Post by avfo on May 29, 2020 12:06:25 GMT
Statement from the EFL -
At its meeting on Wednesday 27 May 2020, having carefully considered submissions from Clubs, the EFL Board agreed to progress with the proposed framework it outlined on Thursday 21 May 2020 in respect of changes to EFL Regulations in the event Season 2019/20 is curtailed in any EFL Division. At the same time as advising on its proposed approach last week, the Board had asked Clubs to give it appropriate consideration and provide any feedback. Communications were submitted from Clubs across all divisions and those proposals, some of which have been made available publicly, suggested how the framework in the event the season is ended prematurely could alternatively work. The Board has to date been consistent in its approach that playing out the remainder of Season 2019/20 when it is safe to do so, is the preferred position and whilst the Championship have advised of their intentions to resume fixtures, League Two Clubs have indicated their preference to curtail the season. At present Clubs in League One are still undecided. A decision on whether or not to curtail the season is a matter to be considered by Clubs in any affected division, but only once a framework for resolving open issues in such circumstances has been agreed by all members across all divisions through a Regulation change. After a full and comprehensive review of the Club submissions, alongside consideration of views stated at the Club meetings of 13 and 15 May 2020, the Board unanimously agreed to continue with the original approach and is now proposing to call a meeting of Clubs on Monday 8 June 2020 to consider and, if thought fit, approve the proposals to introduce the Regulation change. The EFL Articles allow Member Clubs the opportunity to propose amendments to Regulations and should any Club wish to propose an alternative, it must do so by submitting such a proposal by no later than 2.00pm on Tuesday 2 June 2020. The EFL will issue any notice of meeting later that day. Any such Club proposals will be considered at the same meeting as the Board’s proposal.
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Post by glosblue on May 29, 2020 14:41:06 GMT
So presumably this means:
- the season in League One is to end now - PPG would apply - and so Tranmere would be relegated?
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Post by glosblue on May 29, 2020 14:41:42 GMT
Assuming the regulation change is indeed approved on June 8th, of course.
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Post by spencerwhelanleftpeg on May 29, 2020 18:16:30 GMT
How ridiculous and laborious it reminds me of my work.He or she has only been in breech of Bail terms 5 times and we still will do nothing appalling .Just hurry up make a decision gee whizzz
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