2014 Zone Premier League Thread

[ForeverRed]

Cooks hill and wallsend

[pv4]

Where's mo town getting the players ??? They just run second last in league 1

When they can start getting real sponsors and real money, they'll find new players.

[Bulldogs 1962]

Have heard a few rumours, one is that it's lakes that are in trouble and have been told they need to merge with warnersbay to stay alive, second is that it is morriset for newfw I know for a fact that they have submitted an application for it, and third is that morriset getting there players from Toronto and also players that live in the area and travel to other clubs now as well, they have given there coach money to spend and his been out poaching players already

[howardyou]

It could only be a geographically based decision if Morriset were promoted. Many other clubs deserve it more.

[leftrightout]

It could only be a geographically based decision if Morriset were promoted. Many other clubs deserve it more.

Yep, I agree. Cooks Hill definitely deserve it most and id probably say Wallsend next. I know wallsend have only just come into ZPL but they have the facilities and the ambition from what I hear.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

It could only be a geographically based decision if Morriset were promoted. Many other clubs deserve it more.

100% agree. NEWFM will remain a joke if they promote teams with minimal stability. I'm not sure of the junior base out in that area, but their constant struggles to get players would suggest it's not massive.

For me, the team from ZPL that would be most suitable for promotion would be Cooks Hill. Their ground is being improved and they have a massive junior base and strong performances since promotion to ZPL. Obviously New Lambton, with their massive junior base and consistently strong performances (except for last season) over the last 10 years would have been a good shout before they were moved to Alder Park.

[Premy]

I've heard Northern are keen to have the 2nd largest Lake Macquarie Club in New FM, said Club are located very close to a club already in New FM that have no association with a junior club.

[Source]

Have heard Cooks Hill and Morriset to NewFM.

Morriset why would you the ground is shit the area is shit there are far better clubs you could promote that would be an absolute joke if they finished bottom in league 1 then it's obvious someone getting a hand out.

[leftrightout]

Morriset why would you the ground is shit the area is shit there are far better clubs you could promote that would be an absolute joke if they finished bottom in league 1 then it's obvious someone getting a hand out.

Don't they play out of Dora Creek now? Ground was beautiful last time i was there. Was just facilities lacking!

[The Postman]

There would only be minimal players from Toronto leaving I suspect, the surname of one might give it away.

Morriset is pretty close to the Coast, maybe some Valentine players who are sick of travelling all the way to Belmont could head over there too.

[ForeverRed]

Swansea to newfm

[Premy]

I've heard Northern are keen to have the 2nd largest Lake Macquarie Club in New FM, said Club are located very close to a club already in New FM that have no association with a junior club.

Swansea to newfm
That's the late mail.

[gny]

Could be a dumb question, but why would they have 2 teams so close to each other? Swansea and Belswans seems stupid to me,

[Premy]

Could be a dumb question, but why would they have 2 teams so close to each other? Swansea and Belswans seems stupid to me,
I not sure how much truth there is to it but from what I understand is that if it did happen Bel-Swans may be demoted as they are not affiliated with a junior club.
Please note that is just a rumour I've heard not sure how much truth there is to it.

[EH9]

Could be a dumb question, but why would they have 2 teams so close to each other? Swansea and Belswans seems stupid to me,

Hamilton and Adamstown; Hamilton and Broadmeadow;

[leftrightout]

Any news on catch up games? the continuing wet weather would not be helping.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Swansea to newfm

That would be interesting....I personally don't see that this would improve the NEWFM competition given Swansea's lack of depth for a number of years at ZPL level. Especially at a junior level, as Swansea have been quite vocal in having the u/23's restrictions removed in this competition due to them not being able to find players to fill that grade.

Im not having a crack at Swansea, I just don't see how it would improve the NEWFM competition especially at the expense of Bel Swans (if that's true).

[Premy]

What's going to happen to Kahibah next season now CT has signed for Maitland?

[RANGER09]

What's going to happen to Kahibah next season now CT has signed for Maitland?

Maybe back to ZL1 or maybe ZL2 like Plattsy this year, heard a few are not returning next season

[Fridge]

Believe Kahibah have signed Andre Gumprecht as player coach

[gny]

Can confirm Andre gumprecht will be a player coach at kahibah next season, good news for the club

[Bulldogs 1962]

Can confirm Andre gumprecht will be a player coach at kahibah next season, good news for the club

With money to spend I believe so not going backwards is my guess only strengthen

[gny]

Ct has put kahibah in a great position to go forward

[oneeye]

Ct has put kahibah in a great position to go forward
Why? how?

[hawk]

Why? how?
this.

not charging money? avoiding relegation? getting rumpwrecked?

[fresh]

Lucky Cardiff lost alot of players from last year or kahibah would have been back down in zl1 where they were.


Chris Turner thought the league was easily his with the squad he had and training one night a week.

I guess he soon realised that zpl was above the quality that he expected .

But with kahibah with money to burn and such a quality player coach for next season being announced way in advance . I can only imagine they could possibly recruit really well and win ZPL next year.

[gny]

Pretty confident ct got a squad together last season to win zl1 and by the time we got put in zpl it was to late to add to the squad.

[pv4]

Pretty confident ct got a squad together last season to win zl1 and by the time we got put in zpl it was to late to add to the squad.

A team that should win ZL1 shouldn't be scraping the bottom of ZPL. The jump in quality isn't that great.

[gny]

Playing in zl1 last season and playing in zpl this season the quality of football is a big jump, were probably 2 players short of being a good team in zpl

[curious_fan]

Rumour doing the rounds that a club from NEWFM is close to going bust.

Honestly don't know what club but was only told a club so does this mean a ZPL side will be promoted? If so who is the pick? I'd be guessing Cooks Hill will be close to being promoted or the Bay.

Within the talks at games recently have been some tlaks certainly about clubs positions not being as rosey as some might like.

Valentine spent a substantial amount (compared to some other clubs) trying to regain promotion and may not be able to commit to such an amount next season.
Toronto are under some pressure due to possible reduction in the Workers Club sponsorship amount but are certainly not going bust.
Singleton seem to have more money than good sense with the amounts being spoken off to try and entice players their this season and the coaches income.
West Wallsend will not just break even but will pay its hoped several thousand off the debt they started the season with.
Thornton are already actively approaching some Maitland players with sums to hopefully entice them to Thornton so do not appear to have financial issues.

Maitland are promoted and financial, Lake Mac (coming down) are already planning for 2015 and so can be ruled out. Cessnock I really know nothing about nor Belswans but at being at games involving both this season they didn't give any outward signs of being in financial trouble.

I dare say most would like to be in better finances than they are, what club wouldn't. But lets be honest, with the position West Wallsend found themselves in with only weeks to go before the season and they have turned around so dramatically in a season, I don't think we will see a club fold with so little sings that finances were so bad.

[oneeye]

Anyone know if Dudley v cooks hill tonight is still on?

[leftrightout]

Anyone know if Dudley v cooks hill tonight is still on?

I would assume it's on. I heard the two lower grades managed to play last night even after all that rain and there's been much less today.

[spamg172]

Any scores?

[Retro Jet]

Hi people
Sorry for the delay

Dudley v Cooks Hill
Lydon Oval

Tue, 19th August
3rd's Dudley 3 v Cooks Hill 1

Wed, 20th August
Res's Dudley 1 v Cooks Hill 6
1st's Dudley 3 v Cooks Hill 4 (1-1 HT..was 1-4 at one stage)

[leftrightout]

So that confirms the top 4 of New Lambton, Mayfield, Wallsend and Cooks Hill.
Dudley and Barnsley narrowly missing out.

[leftrightout]

Also what will happen if (or should I say when) this weekend is washed out? Top 4 is decided, but who finishes where in the 4 can change still.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Also what will happen if (or should I say when) this weekend is washed out? Top 4 is decided, but who finishes where in the 4 can change still.

I raised this question at the Newcastle Football meeting on Monday.we were informed that games could be replayed midweek, but unsure what happens if some play and others don't. It would be pretty disappointing if not all teams were given an equal opportunity to get 3 points.

[front2]

I raised this question at the Newcastle Football meeting on Monday.we were informed that games could be replayed midweek, but unsure what happens if some play and others don't. It would be pretty disappointing if not all teams were given an equal opportunity to get 3 points.

Lucky for the Eagles, they would hold top spot if the last round is washed out or as the table suggests beat second last Kahibah. I don't think Cooks Hill really gives a flying f.ck who they play in the semi final if they finish third or fourth.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Lucky for the Eagles, they would hold top spot if the last round is washed out or as the table suggests beat second last Kahibah. I don't think Cooks Hill really gives a flying f.ck who they play in the semi final if they finish third or fourth.

I don't see how that is lucky for the Eagles? The real question is what happens if some games are played and others are not?

[front2]

I don't see how that is lucky for the Eagles? The real question is what happens if some games are played and others are not?

You are right. It is not luck for the Eagles. They are red hot either way to get the quinella. Surely all fixtures will be played or all will be cancelled this weekend ? It would not surprise us if the games are pushed to a Tuesday night for example, if it comes to a postponement of fixtures.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

You are right. It is not luck for the Eagles. They are red hot either way to get the quinella. Surely all fixtures will be played or all will be cancelled this weekend ? It would not surprise us if the games are pushed to a Tuesday night for example, if it comes to a postponement of fixtures.

For sure mate. The issue is that next week it is meant to continue with a huge level of rain so even getting midweek fixtures in will be a challenge. Cooks Hill would be confident of getting a game in as their field can pretty much handle a flood. Does anyone know how Kahibah's ground goes with the weather?

[Thomas477]

For sure mate. The issue is that next week it is meant to continue with a huge level of rain so even getting midweek fixtures in will be a challenge. Cooks Hill would be confident of getting a game in as their field can pretty much handle a flood. Does anyone know how Kahibah's ground goes with the weather?

It's their juniors field, yeah? It's generally very soft underfoot even in droughts, so a lot of rain wouldn't have helped it much. If it's the last game they're hosting this year, maybe. If not, doubtful.

[ForeverRed]

Kahibah juniors are confirmed to be on tomorrow

[Thomas477]

That's good. And any word on Valo for tonight FR?

[ForeverRed]

Football is for weekends

[Bremsstrahlung]

Reffed a game at kahibah one weekend 2 years ago. The ball was floating away when they placed it for corners. Committee seemed pretty adamant that the games were to be played.
Being last game, they'll probabaly play.

[outsider]

Reffed a game at kahibah one weekend 2 years ago. The ball was floating away when they placed it for corners. Committee seemed pretty adamant that the games were to be played.
Being last game, they'll probabaly play.

If the ball floats then the game is off

[gny]

Kahibahs old boys day Sunday so we will be buzzin for the game

[hawk]

ffs, tigers wait till relo'd then win last 2 games & go down on goal diff. gud1

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill v Mayfield
TIMERITE Pk

1st Cooks Hill 2 v Mayfield 4
Res Cooks Hill 4 v Mayfield 5
3rd Cooks Hill 4 v Mayfield 0

[fresh]

ffs, tigers wait till relo'd then win last 2 games & go down on goal diff. gud1

cardiff can still avoid religation if Kahibah get beat 9-0 against the comp leaders! Long Long shot but not impossible!

[gny]

Football is a funny game, but if I let 9 in and get relegated I will never play again haha

[hawk]

Football is a funny game, but if I let 9 in and get relegated I will never play again haha

lol. Kahiba have taken the honours between the 2 so they deserve to stay.

Doesnt hurt for teams to jump around a bit. can be the catalyst for positve change and all that ****.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

The New Lambton Eagles are Minor Premiers after defeating Kahibah FC 2-0 in today first grade match. A great deal of credit must go to Kahibah for getting the ground playable and making such efforts to get the fixture completed.

[Ranger-86]

Football is a funny game, but if I let 9 in and get relegated I will never play again haha

Damn

[Retro Jet]

The New Lambton Eagles are Minor Premiers after defeating Kahibah FC 2-0 in today first grade match. A great deal of credit must go to Kahibah for getting the ground playable and making such efforts to get the fixture completed.

And what were the results for the other 2 grades?

[gny]

Res and 3rds got cancelled

[Hotline]

Did wallsend and barnsley play? If so what were the results?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Washed out i heard.

[gny]

Team of the year anyone?

[Retro Jet]

So, 1-1 draws all around tonight?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

So, 1-1 draws all around tonight?

Id assume that's the case mate. Which would make the semi finals this weekend:
New Lambton (1st) v Cooks Hill (4th).
Mayfield (2nd) v Wallsend (3rd).

[Retro Jet]

Id assume that's the case mate. Which would make the semi finals this weekend:
New Lambton (1st) v Cooks Hill (4th).
Mayfield (2nd) v Wallsend (3rd).

No worries mate. We might even do youze in 1st grade.
I hear we have a few good swimmers in that lot....:blink:

[Gary]

So does anyone know who's playing who & where on Saturday & Sunday?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

So does anyone know who's playing who & where on Saturday & Sunday?

With Wallsend not playing over the weekend they received a 1-1 draw, which pushed them ahead of Cooks Hill (and into 3rd place).
New Lambton are confirmed to be playing Cooks Hill on Saturday @ Cooks Hill.

[Retro Jet]

With Wallsend not playing over the weekend they received a 1-1 draw, which pushed them ahead of Cooks Hill (and into 3rd place).
New Lambton are confirmed to be playing Cooks Hill on Saturday @ Cooks Hill.

Scores on SP are 0-0 for W/end v Barnsley all 3 grades and lower 2 grades for Kahibah v NL.
Association entered or club?
We're both right though. E43(k) (http://www.newcastlefootball.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/nth-nsw-football/Zones/Newcastle/Regulations/2014/REGULATION_E_2014.pdf) = 1-1 for unplayed matches.

[amishpanda]

Any updates of scores? Last result I hear was that third grade ended:

Wallsend 1 - 1 Cookers

[oneeye]

Any updates of scores? Last result I hear was that third grade ended:

Wallsend 1 - 1 Cookers

1st grade cooks Hill 2 new lambton 0

Res Grade Mayfield 2 Cooks Hill 1

3rd Grade Cooks Hill 1 wallsend 1

[death_sphere]

Best player in the comp was left on the bench for Cooks Hill today. Shame we didn't get to see his talent

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Best player in the comp was left on the bench for Cooks Hill today. Shame we didn't get to see his talent

who?

[Hotline]

Are the games going to be on today?

[Retro Jet]

Are the games going to be on today?

Nuttin' here:- http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-8218-0-0-0&sID=220011
Not updated from yesterday but I'd hazard a guess and say "Yes".

[Rocko]

Best player in the comp was left on the bench for Cooks Hill today. Shame we didn't get to see his talent



Did you join specifically to say that? Noticed you joined 30.08.14 and have a total of three posts.

[Gary]

Today at The Gardens
Third Grade: Uni 0 - Dudley 4
Reserve Grade: Dudley 2 - Uni 2
First Grade: Wallsend 1 - Mayfield 2
Big ups to Dudley in ressies for going a man down in the 1st half then fighting to score two goals in the 2nd half(not necessarily for how the red came to be,but still made for great viewing,2 goals to Dudley & 1 goal for Uni within the last 10-15mins).

[howardyou]

Did you join specifically to say that? Noticed you joined 30.08.14 and have a total of three posts.

Doesn't matter when he joined mate. He makes an interesting and arguably correct point.

[leftrightout]

Doesn't matter when he joined mate. He makes an interesting and arguably correct point.

I didnt make it out watch, who is he talking about?

[howardyou]

D West

[oneeye]

D West

Didn't he play last half hour?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Didn't he play last half hour?

Id say the last 20. Plenty of good players in this competition to watch though. With the condition of the pitch (not Cooks Hills fault) its hard to see that anyone would have had an amazing game however.

[fresh]

Can anyone tell me where N.L got there players from this season. There first grade is a lot stronger this year. Just wondering

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

We have had some fantastic development of younger players that have come through the ranks to play first grade, plus a core of 4-5 that were there last year. We had some players come back to us (having left to play at a higher level) and a couple of good players that came out of the blue (and into the royal blue).

The success for first grade this year has come about from a combination of adding a bit of quality to first grade, plus a really good feeling about the club that has been instilled by the coach and some greater depth in the lower grades that's come about by development of younger players.

[spamg172]

Westy

[punter]

Every one talks about all the good players in this comp, I've seen a couple of games but no one really stood out to me.
Not saying there is not some great players in this comp.
Just putting it out there, to the people in this comp, if you had to pick ya best 14 players in the comp.
What would it be? Who would make a select team from zpl?

[Premy]

Every one talks about all the good players in this comp, I've seen a couple of games but no one really stood out to me.
Not saying there is not some great players in this comp.
Just putting it out there, to the people in this comp, if you had to pick ya best 14 players in the comp.
What would it be? Who would make a select team from zpl?
Gk: GNY (Kahibah)
Lb:?
Cb: Davo (New Lambton)
Cb:?
Rb:?
Lm:?
Cm:?
Cm:?
Rm:?
St:?
St:?

[punter]

Gk: GNY (Kahibah)
Lb:?
Cb: Davo (New Lambton)
Cb:?
Rb:?
Lm:?
Cm:?
Cm:?
Rm:?
St:?
St:?

Isn't davo the former coach, is he still playing how old would he be?

[2285]

Isn't davo the former coach, is he still playing how old would he be?

He would be 38/39?

[punter]

He would be 38/39?

A 39yo is one of the best players in this comp

[gny]

Thanks premy ;),
Cm jock tannock kahibah
St big bloke up front from Cardiff
?

[leftrightout]

My keeper would be the young fella from Mayfield. Wach time i have watched mayfield play he was outstanding.
Tannock is obviously quality.
Tye Jones from Barnlsey when he can manage to get through a game without getting sent off
Steve from cardiff only played the back end of the season from what i heard? i never actually saw cardiff play towards the end, but i know he is quality.
Mayfield and New Lambton would have a few i would chuck in but i dont really know their names.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

A 39yo is one of the best players in this comp

To be fair, he only looks about 22....what a stud

[spamg172]

Haha Tannock, Tye, Steve. Correct in picking quality players but ur even money in finishing with 8 players.
D West, CM from dudley (birdy?), GK from Uni, striker from uni (the one who scored in last yrs GF). Kano from Eagles. Gouley from Mayfield to organise everyone.

[Football life]

Number 9 for Wallsend would have to be the best player in the comp IMO. la I think they call him. Every game I've seen with wallsend involved he has been the best on the park. He also scored 4 against Barnsley. I'd have the two centre mids from new Lambton, probably Dougy West in there somewhere but there are plenty of good players in this comp. Would be a strong team!

[amishpanda]

La is correct. A very quality player on his day.

Shit bloke though.

Our two centre backs at Wallsend wouldnt be out of place in a 'best of' team either.

[Football life]

You guys have struggled to keep a clean sheet all year though? Depends if you are picking players on this years form or reputations. That Tannock from kahibah has barely played. Have heard he is a handful on his day

[Swanseafc]

Leavin N Bevan out from our first grade? Top goal scorer in the comp, missed probably 3 games and was playing injured probably another 3/4... Still top and doesn't get a mention?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Just out of interest where is the top goal scorer list located?

[Gary]

Regular season clean sheets
New Lambton -7
Mayfield -2
Wallsend -4
Cooks hill -4
Barnsley -2
Dudley - 1
Swansea -2
Uni -4
Kahibah -2
Cardiff -2

Wallsend & Barnsley had 1 game washed out (is it deemed a 1-1?)

[amishpanda]

Good point. But we still have the second best D in the league. You'd probably throw one of them out wide.

Fern from Swansea is probably one of the best IMO too.

[mussfc]

Today's Games at Mayfield Park have been transferred to Lydon Oval Dudley

[front2]

Today's Games at Mayfield Park have been transferred to Lydon Oval Dudley

Tomorrows games transferred to Lydon Oval, Dudley as well.

3rds Cooks Hill v Wallsend
2nds Mayfield v Cooks Hill
1st New Lambton v Cooks Hill

[mussfc]

Results from Today
1st Mayfield 4 v Wallsend 1 Agg ( 6-2)
Res Dudley 1 v University 0 Agg (3-2)
3rds Dudley 2 v University 4 Agg (6-4)
A big thanks to the Guys at Dudley by hosting the games at short notice !!!

[boz-monaut]

1st grade score today

New Lambton 3 – Cooks Hill United 2

Cooks Hill United go through on 4–3 on aggregate for our 5th straight Grand Final in ID1/ZPL

the Grand Final — Mayfield v Cooks Hill — is on Saturday 13 September at Arthur Edden Oval in Lambton, just next to Lambton High

[Retro Jet]

1st grade score today

New Lambton 3 – Cooks Hill United 2

Cooks Hill United go through on 4–3 on aggregate for our 5th straight Grand Final in ID1/ZPL

the Grand Final — Mayfield v Cooks Hill — is on Saturday 13 September at Arthur Edden Oval in Lambton, just next to Lambton High

Other 1 v 4 matches:-
Res's Mayfield 4 v Cooks Hill 3 (Mayfield 6-4 agg) :facepalm: (Carnt trust wot peeple text youe)
3rd's Cooks Hill 2 v Wallsend 1 (Cooks Hill 3-2 agg)

[Source]

Other 1 v 4 matches:-
Res's Mayfield 3 v Cooks Hill 2 (Mayfield 5-3 agg)
3rd's Cooks Hill 2 v Wallsend 1 (Cooks Hill 3-2 agg)

Mayfield res 4-cooks hill 3

[Source]

:tongue:
Other 1 v 4 matches:-
Res's Mayfield 3 v Cooks Hill 2 (Mayfield 5-3 agg)
3rd's Cooks Hill 2 v Wallsend 1 (Cooks Hill 3-2 agg)

[slobsy]

1st grade score today

New Lambton 3 – Cooks Hill United 2

Cooks Hill United go through on 4–3 on aggregate for our 5th straight Grand Final in ID1/ZPL

the Grand Final — Mayfield v Cooks Hill — is on Saturday 13 September at Arthur Edden Oval in Lambton, just next to Lambton High

hi boz

[boz-monaut]

oh hai slobs

you guys suck

[slobsy]

you will loose

[boz-monaut]

what grade are you playing in? hopefully for your sake it's a lower grade so you can get over the loss sooner and get on with the rest of your life, which you also lose at

also does my loser cousin still play for you jerks? can't wait to rip on him at Xmas about how he lost

[slobsy]

what grade are you playing in? hopefully for your sake it's a lower grade so you can get over the loss sooner and get on with the rest of your life, which you also lose at

also does my loser cousin still play for you jerks? can't wait to rip on him at Xmas about how he lost

playing reggies. who is your loser cousin?

[oneeye]

Not much interest in this one?
I will go Mayfield 2-1

[gny]

After playing these 2 teams I'm going to say mayfield by at least 3 or 4

[boz-monaut]

3rd Grade result

Cooks Hill 4 Dudley 0

[MFKS]

Reserves finished 1-1 between Dudley and Mayfield

Dudley won the shoot out 6-5

Left after 30 mins of first grade to go watch the Jets v Nix game and it was 1-0 to Cooks Hill with a delicate header giving the Cooks Hill side the lead.

What did it finish up at.

Must say was impressed with both first grade sides talents. Many of these blokes are much better than New FM level first graders

[front2]

Reserves finished 1-1 between Dudley and Mayfield

Dudley won the shoot out 6-5

Left after 30 mins of first grade to go watch the Jets v Nix game and it was 1-0 to Cooks Hill with a delicate header giving the Cooks Hill side the lead.

What did it finish up at.

Must say was impressed with both first grade sides talents. Many of these blokes are much better than New FM level first graders

Another goal to Cooks Hill right on half time and the score was 2-0. After Cooks Hill controlled the first half, Mayfield came back into the game in the second period of play. Fairly even between the teams for the second half with Mayfield scoring from a set-piece at about the 75min. Final score 2-1 to Cooks Hill. That's 4 GF wins from 5 consecutive GFs for the Cooks Hill 1st grade :) . Not a bad effort.

[gny]

Cookers 2 mayf 1
Mayf lucky goal after cookers keeper had a horror moment, highlight of gf was doug west getting pushed over haha

[punter]

Must say was impressed with both first grade sides talents. Many of these blokes are much better than New FM level first graders[/QUOTE]

Ha ha ha ha ha so funny.
You are an idiot

[q-money]

good day out

reggies was a great game I thought, lot of feeling, why straight to penzos though? old mate from dudley would have brought the house down if that thunderbolt went in instead of hitting the crossbar

[MFKS]

good day out

reggies was a great game I thought, lot of feeling, why straight to penzos though? old mate from dudley would have brought the house down if that thunderbolt went in instead of hitting the crossbar

Been doing at Northern Level for years straight to pens in the lower grades and ET in First grade. Seems rather stupid really just kick the games off earlier to allow time.

Must agree it was a cracking strike the one that hit the bar **** knows how it stayed out as it looked to hit the underside of the bar as well. Must have been less than a millimetre from perfection

[john]

Cooks Hill- 5 grand finals in 5 years. Reserve Grade and 3rds always in grand finals, semis or hunt for minor premiership. Hard to find a better club to move up to Newfm. I think after seeing Thornton make the semi finals in Newfm I cannot see how the top 4 teams in ZPL would not beat them. University, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend a little bit to inconsistent over an extended period of time to go up.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Cooks Hill- 5 grand finals in 5 years. Reserve Grade and 3rds always in grand finals, semis or hunt for minor premiership. Hard to find a better club to move up to Newfm. I think after seeing Thornton make the semi finals in Newfm I cannot see how the top 4 teams in ZPL would not beat them. University, Mayfield, New Lambton and Wallsend a little bit to inconsistent over an extended period of time to go up.

I think you are assuming that promotion from this competition is based on performance, which it is not. It is primarily based on eligibility criteria around grounds. I agree that Cookers deserve promotion and I have no doubt that they will get it (along with Wallsend). It will be interesting to see where all of the players that are no longer able to play for the club will end up.

[Premy]

Cooks Hill, Wallsend & Kahibah going up to NewFM. What does that mean for ZPL?

Swansea
Mayfield
Uni
Dudley
New Lambton
Barnsley

Beresfield

Will it be a 8 team or a 10 team comp, are Cardiff safe from relegation?

[namwob99]

Cooks Hill, Wallsend & Kahibah going up to NewFM. What does that mean for ZPL?

Swansea
Mayfield
Uni
Dudley
New Lambton
Barnsley

Beresfield

Will it be a 8 team or a 10 team comp, are Cardiff safe from relegation?

I'd say there will be a fair bit of movement happening in terms of clubs, comps etc for next year. They'll want 10 team comps still so there'll be some gaps to fill.

I think cardiff will still go down, is there something in the rules about relegation having to occur??

[amishpanda]

Cooks Hill, Wallsend & Kahibah going up to NewFM. What does that mean for ZPL?

Swansea
Mayfield
Uni
Dudley
New Lambton
Barnsley

Beresfield

Will it be a 8 team or a 10 team comp, are Cardiff safe from relegation?

You would be hoping and preying that it would remain a 10 team comp, with Newcastle Football seeing that the likes of Burbs and Suns are capable of competing in this grade.

[Premy]

You would be hoping and preying that it would remain a 10 team comp, with NNSWF seeing that the likes of Burbs and Suns are capable of competing in this grade.I don't think it's up to NNSWF
I could be completely wrong but I think Newcastle Football runs the Zone Leagues on behalf of all the local Federations.

[amishpanda]

I don't think it's up to NNSWF
I could be completely wrong but I think Newcastle Football runs the Zone Leagues on behalf of all the local Federations.

Apologies, entirely correct. I meant Newc Football. Will edit it.

[United]

Cooks Hill, Wallsend & Kahibah going up to NewFM. What does that mean for ZPL?

Swansea
Mayfield
Uni
Dudley
New Lambton
Barnsley

Beresfield

Will it be a 8 team or a 10 team comp, are Cardiff safe from relegation?

You have got to be kidding me. Kahibah promoted? Wow criteria is out the window. They could hardly field 3 teams in an open comp. Come 2nd last and go up hahaha. Will get smashed

[ZONE LEAGUE ALL STAR]

You have got to be kidding me. Kahibah promoted? Wow criteria is out the window. They could hardly field 3 teams in an open comp. Come 2nd last and go up hahaha. Will get smashed

they are going down to newfm

[Retro Jet]

I don't think it's up to NNSWF
I could be completely wrong but I think Newcastle Football runs the Zone Leagues on behalf of all the local Federations.

And you are correct there.

Had a chat with the Zone 'gaffer' just then and discussed the ability of clubs to go up to ZL1 with 3 teams.
It will certainly be an interesting Zone meeting out at Sth Wallsend Wed week. (22nd)

[hawk]

Cardiff to stay in zpl for mine.

[United]

Wallsend Football Club - NewFM 2015

Wallsend Football Club will be running trials and welcomes both new and existing players to trial for our u17's, u19's & u23's teams

These sessions will be held at Federal Park (off Boscawen street), Wallsend.

The dates are:
- Friday 17th October,kick off 6pm -7:30pm

- Monday 20th October,kick off 6pm -7:30pm

- Wednesday 22nd October,kick off 6pm -7:30pm

(players to arrive at least half hr before to register details for these sessions)

Head coach contact: Josh Rufo - 0448 034 955
U23 coach contact: Mick Bell - 0417665753
U19 coach contact: Alex Caley - 0422310109

WFC
Est.1887

Sorry but what a joke this is. Your club has been itching to get back up. Yet you want to now try and bleed other zone teams of players

[hamburgler]

You have got to be kidding me. Kahibah promoted? Wow criteria is out the window. They could hardly field 3 teams in an open comp. Come 2nd last and go up hahaha. Will get smashed

Would not be surprised to see Gumprecht bring in some of the older kids from his International Football School!

[mcsc]

The 17's issue is an interesting one but I can only guess that one of the big aims of NNSW is to get more clubs to NEW FM that have the large junior bases to bring players through rather than need to go and poach players from other clubs. Knowing some of the Kahibah guys this has been one of the big issues for their club over the years as the club has operated as one entity of jnrs and snrs for almost 10 years now. The club puts a lot of time into players of all abilities from small sided thru to 17's and more often than not the more talented older kids then head to other NEW FM or NPL clubs because their senior option has always been ID1/ZPL.

I think it is also ironic that they have been promoted now on the back of three tough years on the field and with their facilities not much different to 2008 when they first applied for admission to NEW FM as ID1 premiers and were knocked back because of facilities. They always argued their facilities were no worse than some NEW FM clubs and it now appears NNSW are agreeing with this argument.

[dan]

Sorry but what a joke this is. Your club has been itching to get back up. Yet you want to now try and bleed other zone teams of players

Apologies for any offence United, to "bleed" other clubs in any division is not what we're about here at Wallsend,I just wanted to get this information across to as many people as possible.Apologies again..

[Bremsstrahlung]

Sorry but what a joke this is. Your club has been itching to get back up. Yet you want to now try and bleed other zone teams of players

What's the joke? Giving players from teams who want to have a crack at NEWFM a chance? All the hard work from the Wallsend club, to get back on track and put forward a case for inclusion in NEWFM? Or the club simply holding trials?

[Premy]

Sorry but what a joke this is. Your club has been itching to get back up. Yet you want to now try and bleed other zone teams of players
Welcome to the small world of Newcastle Football. Like it or not every club is in competition for the small pool of talent, what is a joke is you expecting everyone to be nice about it. Sorry but that's not how a "Competition" works.

[amishpanda]

Welcome to the small world of Newcastle Football. Like it or not every club is in competition for the small pool of talent, what is a joke is you expecting everyone to be nice about it. Sorry but that's not how a "Competition" works.

Look, we're just looking to give any young guys in the lower competitions a chance to come and try their hand at playing in the NewFM league under some quality coaching. From a young (18-22 yr old) persons perspective, they should be looking to play the highest level possible to give them every chance in playing in the NPL or higher (personal decisions aside).

Again, we're looking to give them this chance.

[slobsy]

Fellas, there is a club notices thread for club notices, please keep any club notices to the club notices thread which was made for club notices.

Not trying to be a jerk here but it can get pretty ridiculous when you have notices posted in every thread.

[Premy]

Look, we're just looking to give any young guys in the lower competitions a chance to come and try their hand at playing in the NewFM league under some quality coaching. From a young (18-22 yr old) persons perspective, they should be looking to play the highest level possible to give them every chance in playing in the NPL or higher (personal decisions aside).

Again, we're looking to give them this chance.
Definitely not having a crack at you guys Amish, Wallsend are untitled to recruit who ever they like just the same as every other club. Putting a notice up about trails in a public forum is common sense pay no attention to what United said.

Good luck for the season ahead.

[leftrightout]

Definitely not having a crack at you guys Amish, Wallsend are untitled to recruit who ever they like just the same as every other club. Putting a notice up about trails in a public forum is common sense pay no attention to what United said.

Good luck for the season ahead.

Exactly, how else do you attract players? They wont compete with the current squad, plus some players will leave. Where are they meant to get players from?

[United]

Welcome to the small world of Newcastle Football. Like it or not every club is in competition for the small pool of talent, what is a joke is you expecting everyone to be nice about it. Sorry but that's not how a "Competition" works.

The joke is that clubs get some money and do not have the infrustructure in order to make it work long time. I am sure they will probably eventually advertise. But Cooks Hill are a case in point. They have the club capable of filling the minor grades. With recruiting players for their senior team. Has nothing to do with small pool of talent.
Of course Wallsend have worked hard in order to make this happen. But to rely on players from other clubs to fill their roster is not a good start.

[Premy]

The joke is that clubs get some money and do not have the infrustructure in order to make it work long time. I am sure they will probably eventually advertise. But Cooks Hill are a case in point. They have the club capable of filling the minor grades. With recruiting players for their senior team. Has nothing to do with small pool of talent.
Of course Wallsend have worked hard in order to make this happen. But to rely on players from other clubs to fill their roster is not a good start.
They advertised trials, what's the problem?
I noticed you haven't gone into the club notice thread and had a sook to every club in there advertising trials. To me it sounds like sour grapes on your behalf :facepalm:

[Football life]

Wallsend are doing what every club does this time of year.
Interesting that you are singling one club out for this, didn't make the cut there or something United?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Pretty sure most of the NPL, NEWFM, ZPL and ZL teams hold trials for at least some of their teams/grades.

[hawk]

The joke is that clubs get some money and do not have the infrustructure in order to make it work long time. I am sure they will probably eventually advertise. But Cooks Hill are a case in point. They have the club capable of filling the minor grades. With recruiting players for their senior team. Has nothing to do with small pool of talent.
Of course Wallsend have worked hard in order to make this happen. But to rely on players from other clubs to fill their roster is not a good start.

Cooks Hill recruited along the way, however, they have relatively low turnover. Could be something to
do with management and cheap beer ;)

[United]

They advertised trials, what's the problem?
I noticed you haven't gone into the club notice thread and had a sook to every club in there advertising trials. To me it sounds like sour grapes on your behalf :facepalm:

No sour grapes or a sook. Just stating the obvious and I have no need to go to the club notice thread. Nor would I go there. Been around way to long to see clubs fail

[Shere Khan]

Cardiff lad here.
Been a while since ive been able to post.
We made a decision to bring in youth to build for the future. Obviously while we were competitive in some ways it was a building year.
If we are to be demoted we would take it on the chin and move on.
Although there has been extreme circumstances before in Zone league.
What I would like to know is if you take Kahibah, Wallsend and Cookers up and Cardiff go down does that not leave only 6 places in Zpl. Are there four better teams to fill the void?
Don't get me started over how many teams should be in comps.
I'm sure Bero will come up and I believe Suburbs as well. Who's next?
While I've also heard people ask about Zpl to Newfm can someone please tell me exactly cost of entry to new fm v Zpl
Cheers

[leftrightout]

Cardiff lad here.
Been a while since ive been able to post.
We made a decision to bring in youth to build for the future. Obviously while we were competitive in some ways it was a building year.
If we are to be demoted we would take it on the chin and move on.
Although there has been extreme circumstances before in Zone league.
What I would like to know is if you take Kahibah, Wallsend and Cookers up and Cardiff go down does that not leave only 6 places in Zpl. Are there four better teams to fill the void?
Don't get me started over how many teams should be in comps.
I'm sure Bero will come up and I believe Suburbs as well. Who's next?
While I've also heard people ask about Zpl to Newfm can someone please tell me exactly cost of entry to new fm v Zpl
Cheers

No one, i know you came last but there is no one better to fill the spot than cardiff. You have been a strong club for a long time, your team was probably just abit in-experienced this year gone. I know you still came last but i think it would be hugely harsh for them to relegate you and bring in say 4 other teams. The teams that came 3rd and 4th in ZL1 certainly dont deserve it more than you!

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

No one, i know you came last but there is no one better to fill the spot than cardiff. You have been a strong club for a long time, your team was probably just abit in-experienced this year gone. I know you still came last but i think it would be hugely harsh for them to relegate you and bring in say 4 other teams. The teams that came 3rd and 4th in ZL1 certainly dont deserve it more than you!

I would tend to agree with that sentiment. with the promotion of 3 clubs surely Cardiff will stay in ZPL.
Id say these very questions will be asked on Wednesday at the Zone Football meeting (probably no answers tho)

[Premy]

So Zone League meeting tonight I wonder what will be on the agenda.

[Leftback at Home]

33 Zone League teams left from last year - will be interesting to see the structure

[pagey85]

33 Zone League teams left from last year - will be interesting to see the structure

40 teams in total
10 teams per league

3 spots for ZPL with 4 applicants apparently

[Leftback at Home]

That works out well if all leagues are 10 teams from NPL down to ZL3 (with the exception of that wacky NEWFM).

[United]

40 teams in total
10 teams per league

3 spots for ZPL with 4 applicants apparently

Said would know by tomorrow or next week. Not sure if that means we all get to know. I thought Cardiff were safe with the 3 teams going. Be interesting to see who makes the cut

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Said would know by tomorrow or next week. Not sure if that means we all get to know. I thought Cardiff were safe with the 3 teams going. Be interesting to see who makes the cut

My bet would be Cardiff, Bero and Garden Suburbs...Suns to just miss out (im just guessing they are the 4 that have applied)

[pagey85]

My bet would be Cardiff, Bero and Garden Suburbs...Suns to just miss out (im just guessing they are the 4 that have applied)

My understanding is that Bero are already included as they won promotion
so 3 other teams

i think the 4 teams are suburbs, suns, cardiff and maybe morisset?
i have absolutely nothing to back that up tho

[Bon]

My understanding is that Bero are already included as they won promotion
so 3 other teams

i think the 4 teams are suburbs, suns, cardiff and maybe morisset?
i have absolutely nothing to back that up tho

I'm pretty sure thats correct..

[Shere Khan]

The way they worded it was Bero are automatic up and Cardiff down. Loose three to New Fm that leaves three positions with four applicants I believe. Of which Cardiff, Suburbs and Morisset are known as all mentioned before. I had no idea of the fourth but I see Suns have been mentioned. Cardiff and Suburbs (spoke to them zone meeting) arent counting on anything as yet. Anything and everything could happen.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Confirmed by the boss man that Cardiff stay in ZPL.Beresfield, garden Suburbs and Suns promoted from ZL1.

[hawk]

Confirmed by the boss man that Cardiff stay in ZPL.Beresfield, garden Suburbs and Suns promoted from ZL1.

quite looking forward to the ZPL next year.

Is Burty staying with Bero next year?

[Premy]

quite looking forward to the ZPL next year.

Is Burty staying with Bero next year?Rumors of a Round 1 Derby

[Premy]

Confirmed by the boss man that Cardiff stay in ZPL.Beresfield, garden Suburbs and Suns promoted from ZL1.


Confirmed by the boss man that Cardiff stay in ZPL.Beresfield, Garden Suburb and Suns promoted from ZL1.
Fixed.

[hawk]

Rumors of a Round 1 Derby

tigers kingfishers?

haha wondered if there would be a fix on the Suburb(s).

[Premy]

tigers kingfishers? That's what I hear on the grape vine.


haha wondered if there would be a fix on the Suburb(s).It's my pet hate