Good luck to him mate, if someone offered me that opportunity I?d jump at it but I still think recognisancent junkets are a thing off the pastQuote:
Originally Posted by prawnhead
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Good luck to him mate, if someone offered me that opportunity I?d jump at it but I still think recognisancent junkets are a thing off the pastQuote:
Originally Posted by prawnhead
oh yeah. I forgot the audience here are mainly lowbrow union slackers.
Ill leave the intelligent business acumen at the door next time. Time to block some roads because theres no AC in the crib hut
We need more than 18 games in this comp. Do 27
I've heard Singleton want home field advantage to give them the best chance of making play-offs and despite rain forecast tomorrow and Saturday at Singleton Northern are going to let them do it despite Northern's desire to ensure all games are played this weekend. If I was at Thornton I'd be asking to host at home as well to give them a better chance of beating Wallsend.
Disgrace if trueQuote:
Originally Posted by Goatscheese
Surely with all the work Northern put in to map out the 2 division they aren?t going to throw that out the window. It will actually be an exciting day at the complexQuote:
Originally Posted by Goatscheese
Ok, if it gets called off Southy get 3 forfeited pts for stupidity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goatscheese
Surely this isn?t happening, Northern make one of their smartest decisions in decades then this, nah sorry Singo see you at headquartersQuote:
Originally Posted by Goatscheese
Seems they may have back tracked ? You have NPL clubs advertising matches at their own groundQuote:
Originally Posted by Alton
To be fair, Singo or whoever should have first right to play the game at home.
But NNSWRFF is there as a backup and games will go ahead regardless of weather, one way or another.
Roles reversed, perhaps Southy would be pissed if they had a home game to save their season moved to a neutral venue.
I’m assuming this rain will make most grounds unplayable anyway.
The weather is the whole issue not who SHOULD play at home. Northern are trying to ensure games get played.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
BTW you should play anyone anywhere if you think youre good enough. Tired of these infant excuses
No, Brem is correct here. Singo should have the first right to play at home if they are able to. As should anyone regardless of 5 mins or 60 mins drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by finzee
If (& maybe when) the weather is an issue the neutral ground at LMFF should be the option as a back-up.
Not sure what's infant here with this?
Hey, I don’t really care, if I have any horse in this race it’s Southy and I’d be a little hurt to see them relegated.Quote:
Originally Posted by finzee
Having time set aside at LMRFF is a great initiative to ensure all games are played.
I’m just saying, I think all home teams should have the right to host their games if they want to and their ground is playable. It’s the home and away season, but it’s like a finals game for most of these teams and it could definitely add/enhance the quality of these games.
When I played, I loved playing on good pitches, and agree in those instances usually better football wins.
I understand the weather is the issue, even if clubs are forced to make a decision on ground playability earlier than usual. As I said, I think in most instances the choice would be taken away with the rain we have had and will get. There would be nothing worse than having a game called off mid way through due to unsafe playing conditions.
No infant excuses, just offering an opinion, without name calling.
I think the Wallsend will get the job done against Thornton. That will put extra pressure on Southy to make sure they beat Singo. A very exciting round 18.
I see they advertised all games shown live on YouTube. Guessing they aren?t sending a camera to Singo. The federation may of actually stumbled on a really good idea the neutral will hang and watch a game or 2 and the buzz will be high around the complex. Singo might just have to get on board
All other clubs should be pissed that they haven't been given the opportunity to see if they can play at home. I'm sure West Wallsend and Thornton would rather host.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
Northern made the call made it fair for all clubs and now because one club doesn't want that and have told Northern, they get what they want?
And if the forecasted downfall happens 45mins before kick off? The game won't be able to be played, mid-week game would be coming through.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre Essers
Aim is to get all games played this weekend for finals, this isn't round 3 where you can play later.
That some clubs get right to host and others aren't afforded it, puts the integrity of the competition in doubt.
Thornton would like to host the game and be afforded the opportunity to host to give them the best chance of winning.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCG_1997
I mean I did say ALL home clubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goatscheese
And how does “integrity” work when clubs are losing home games? You can argue Thornton and Singleton have possible promotion riding on the game.(again, not affiliated with any club that benefits from having a home game)
It’s a bit of a non event. And as I said originally, it’s a great idea and initiative from Northern to ensure games get on.
I’m just saying clubs should be able to say “our ground is fine, we will play at home and forfeit if it’s washed out”. If a club wants to take that risk, power to them.
All clubs have lost a home game (last week was all at Speers Point too). To then allow one club the first call to host but not others is why.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
West Wallsend for finals as well.Quote:
You can argue Thornton and Singleton have possible promotion riding on the game.(again, not affiliated with any club that benefits from having a home game)
If they said you have to forfeit if the game gets washed out is one thing, but Northern aren't going to say that.Quote:
I?m just saying clubs should be able to say ?our ground is fine, we will play at home and forfeit if it?s washed out?. If a club wants to take that risk, power to them.
I will watch. Not going to Singo thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by The Hacker
It would be good watching the 2 relegation games side by side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Addios
Its showing in Squadi as at Speers, so I'm not sure it's even a thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by finzee
Pitch inspection at singo late this arvo, laughable, how are clubs meant to prepare, grow some balls northern
So it could be ok at 5pm but piss down from 7pm and it changes. Northern need to follow thru with what they planned. Can other teams changeQuote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
Singleton v gunners is now at speers point, confirmed.
Common sense prevails. Good days entertainment tomorrowQuote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
100%, I?ve had bad anxiety for three weeks supporting the gunners but I feel a lot calmer this evening, I know the boys have have put in a shift the last few weeks, they deserve some credit after what?s happened during the season in regards to coaching, they could have walked or rolled over but they?ve stuck together and deserve something Saturday, what will be will be, I?m at peace, they?ve made me proud,Quote:
Originally Posted by The Hacker
Seeing FR sad vs seeing everyone else miserable that FR is happy.Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
What a conundrum........
Legit though, I wish them well. I know how much you love that club and it will be sad to see them drop if it happens.
Will be a sad day if they go down.Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
Fond memories at Ulinga.
Sad with the work and progress they’ve made with PYL.
Just a bad year to finish last.
Yep water all over the pitch, that Northern let a circus happen over the past 24 hours to only end up what should've happened if Northern had a backbone and just said no.Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
Southy going down is certainly an interesting case being such a central location in the competition. A team like Cessnock or Thornton could attract local players to go back up, but with Southy unless they?re throwing the $$$ around I?ll be interested to see how they fare in ZL1 should they be the team to go down.
Hopefully Southy win and Wallsend go down. They have been a shambles for a decade abd deserve a spell.Quote:
Originally Posted by the-deviant
Similar thing happened with the drop from NPL to NL1. Lakes, Charlestown, Edgy, Valentine all nearby and lost most of their first grade to other clubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by the-deviant
Basically starting from scratch. Not sure the background of players there now if likely to stay and fight in ZL1 next year, or move on. Regardless, I think winning ZL1 might be a tough ask.
Have the right idea with their PYL development. Competitive in youth comps against NPL and NL1 teams, and were hopefully working towards sustainability and having juniors come through to provide a base for some senior teams in years to come. Hard to foresee what happens, but think a few of their promising youth prospects may decide to move on to other clubs with that pathway to NPL/NL1.
It’s a tricky prospect dropping to ZL1, Especially with Warners Bay and Cardiff very established clubs in ZL1.
Obviously never good to see a team relegated, but it’s disappointing to see them actually working towards building the club up from the bottom in youth. Most clubs have youth to tick a box, but I feel like they have always done it well.
Anyway. Goodluck to them today! Crazy that the relegation battle comes down to the final round and there’s 5 points separating 3rd and 10th.
Really unfortunate for whoever finishes last.
I hope Southy wins today, being a Life Member of both Southy and CCFC, I don't really want that clash next season...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
All tears over Southy, be a bigger story if Wallsend went down. A once big, proud and one of the most successful clubs in Newcastle history.
Watching northern league one on YouTube and if this is the best team (kahibah) in that comp they are definitely going to need to bring in players as most npl reserve grade teams would beat them.
HT:
Thornton 0 - Wallsend 1
Singleton 0 - South Cardiff 0
Big 45 for Southy.
1-1 Thornton Wallsend
Singleton missed a good chance to go ahead. good save from keeper.
Singleton Seem content to sit back and defend a draw at this point.
Southy yet to turn the screws and push for a winner.
15 to go
Great save from Thornton keeper to keep it 1-1