2 of those clubs have been relegated since doing so.Quote:
Originally Posted by punter
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2 of those clubs have been relegated since doing so.Quote:
Originally Posted by punter
The 3rd could also be relegated if the money runs out as well but I did not say that it's a good long term plan but it does get you there quicker.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
Have you considered part of the working hard to get the promotion has included the use of home grown players and NOT just spending big $ to get up quick but drop back down just as quick?
Just because you are a home grown player does not mean you play for nothing or next to nothing. Home grown players may want big coin too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
Maitland will stay up I think. I could name 10 players from the NPL who are based in maitland or have close ties to players in the maitland squad, who would move in a heart beat. The junior base also means there is always going to be an abundance of talent coming through
Why people so down on Valo just now ? We have one of the biggest youth programmes in the whole of Northern NSW and contribute so much to the local game and I know that through my little boy being part of that programme. Yet because we dont get a large fan base and people do not enjoy Cahill Oval , which may I add will hopefully change over next year or two we are not wanted in Newcastle football - rather sad.
On the conversation about Maitland I think they would survive in the top league with the current team they have quite easily.
Strange thing is if the youth is so good why are Maitland winning 19s and Valo coming Last?Quote:
Originally Posted by NewFM 2014
My gues is that after Valo got dropped all the youth dropped them too. <Maitland youth have performed like a team looking for new challenges
They have been up in the top level before and done nothing so no guarantee to do anything if they get upQuote:
Originally Posted by newi24-2-08
Also Kurri isn't that far from Maitland so it ain't like people have to travel the 30-40mins to an NPL club when Weston are a fixture in it
I never actually said the youth was so good of you read my post again . I merely said it was a large youth programme .Quote:
Originally Posted by wazza
I understood your original quote. My point is that when a team gets demoted many players abandon the club and seek another NPL club. Yes Valo has a lot of junior teams. There are a lot of junior teams in all areas of the hunter. I think it's irrelevant if 1 club in an area has all the juniors of if there are several clubs in the area. The elite kids will often travel to where they deem their best opportunity is.Quote:
Originally Posted by NewFM 2014
Valo are to be be commended on the size of their junior club, but the senior club needs money and/or loyalty.
So, how much are players getting in the top 2 comps?Quote:
Originally Posted by De-Champ
Ball park figures will do...
i daresay 250-500 per win would cover 90% of players in npl.Quote:
Originally Posted by Retro Jet
there was a rumour doing the rounds that gumprecht at lakes was on ~1000 a game.
anyone know maitland results from today?
Planning for next year?Quote:
Originally Posted by Retro Jet
Left at 7-0... Heard it was 8?Quote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
Cessnock v's BelSwans - Saturday, 2nd August.
19's 2-1
23's 0-2
1sts 2-4
Why don't they have no fans if they are the biggest junior club. You need to work on getting the juniors and there family's to the games.Quote:
Originally Posted by NewFM 2014
I've heard that the committee are more focused on the juniors and the seniors are not wanted by some committee people. Is that true?
People may still have some ill will as Phoenix basically overtook the senior club (Valentine Eleebana in the NEWFM) about 8 or so years back to comply with State League rules regarding a Junior base. At the time this disbanded the senior club as there was no place for them (and no desire for the new Phoenix based club to support the players and committee that had been around the club for years).Quote:
Originally Posted by punter
Sorry punter I cannot answer that as I am not really involved in the senior side of the club or on the committee . I do get on well with the committee though and never heard of such a split or heard others mention such a thing so I would be surprised if this was true.Quote:
Originally Posted by punter
So are you saying all the eleebana players and coaches got moved on, I thought it was a merger and the new club was made up of the best from both previous clubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
There don't seem to be much involvement from the Phoenix side now and it seems to be all valo people involved.
If this is the case and what you are saying about a Phoenix take over from day one than it appears that there has been a take back.
Funny when you think about it if valo have taken back there club they have also taken it back to where they were. In new fm
Stockton Sharks will be holding their old boys day this coming Saturday with all proceeds going to a great cause!
Any former Sharks of any form are encouraged to come along and support the day, as well as have a run in the Old Boys Match if theyre brave enough!
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Stockton Sharks will be holding their old boys day this coming Saturday with all proceeds going to a great cause!
Any former Sharks of any form are encouraged to come along and support the day, as well as have a run in the Old Boys Match if theyre brave enough!
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Did singo and Toronto play last night?
I heard singo won but don't know the scores.Quote:
Originally Posted by punter
2-1Quote:
Originally Posted by Elude
Any games today
If you look on the club web site you will see that valo shit on the original preso and committee from Phoenix to justify there own existence even in naming life members that made the Phoenix the club it is today , so no wonder they have no supporters.Quote:
Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
Agree in full here,they did it to Belmont tingara before they did it to phoenixQuote:
Originally Posted by Source
Who is responsible for this, who runs valo these days?Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe
The few times I've seen valo play this year when they score it's like no noise what's so ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe
Must be dis heartening that you have no supporters to enjoy your goals you score or your wins.
Don't think I've ever seen a worse supported club.
Maitland won again today.
Big promotion game next weekend down at maitland.
With all this talk about supporters it'll be interesting to see how many people turn out for such a huge moment for maitland as a club and town. NBN clubs have a weekend off is that right? Should spark a few extra neutrals to be down there too.
What day next weekend ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
Sunday 2:30 kickoff
Great day at Stag Park yesterday for old boys day.....
First Grade 1-0 Toronto Awaba
23s 6-0 Toronto Awaba ( shal up front for westy )
Good to see some old boys up in the newly built facilities watching the games, from Jobe Wheelhouse, Steve and Scott Piggott, David Lowe, Stu Ahrens down from coffs, Dave Hillier down from Bundaberg and others.
Boys have missed the semis but look like finishing fifth, so heaps to build on, keep the coach and the spine of players, get serious about training and we will be better for it next year.
A great day at beautiful Blackies Oval yesterday as well. The big crowd for Old Boys were treated to a bit of a goal fest with some bombs being scored.
The day started off with an exciting finish to the U19's game with a last kick winner and a gem of a goal for the BelSwans… hopefully that win should a but seal them a semi finals berth.
A must win game for the U23's and a 6-1 result was welcomed. The lads put on great 2nd half and knocked in 5 goals to put the crowd in the mood for the 1st grade fixture.
Things didn't go to script with BelSwans going down a goal early. Parity was restored with a slick finish from young Timmy Schultz. A second goal followed quickly afterwards off the boot of Matty Carroll following some excellent work and set up by "Winnie the Pouria" who frustrated the opposition and the crowd all game but in the end left the Old Boys tantalised by his footwork and close skill level. The third goal come off the boot of Jaydon Rolla who ventured upfield for a corner kick and found the ball at his feet following a goal mouth scramble. He calmly turned and slotted a nice drive into the onion bag... 3-1 and the boys were coasting. However, Singo never stopped battling and were themselves rewarded by pressuring the BelSwans defence into a mistake and scoring a well finished goal…. 3-2 BelSwans at half time.
After the break a much tighter game followed that became scrappier as the time ticked away. BelSwans went 4-2 up when Jaydon Rolla "cleared out" the six yard box and headed home from a corner kick. The game became a bit of an arm wrestle after that with neither team able to post another goal.
The Old Boys were happy, BelSwans players and coaching staff were pleased with the performances on the day and wins for all three grades ensures "Pizza Night" at Tuesdays training session…. I think there will be good numbers there.
Another good touch on the day was to see the boys and girls from the BelSwans and Swansea Under 8 teams putting their skills and enthusiasm on display well done to those teams as well (too much energy for an Old Swan).
How was the intensity sancho, i know two weeks in a row, singo had heated words both on and off the field with Toronto Awaba and Thornton, probably just a coincidence singleton was involved both times.Quote:
Originally Posted by sancho_theswan
All appeared pretty civilised. "Feather" dusters at ten paces!Quote:
Originally Posted by GO AWAY
Just have to look at history that certain people at Singo have with the people at Toronto and Thornton, kinda explains it all.
Not sure why all last round games aren't being played on the same day and time???
Any reasons.
Gee they can't get that done in the HAL so why expect Northern to get it done???Quote:
Originally Posted by sancho_theswan
Though it must be said it was bizarre the 2nd last round of the NPL had no games on the Saturday and they all kicked off same time Sunday yet the Final Round was all over the place at different times and days