So they survive by the skin of their teeth just like Cardiff did.Originally Posted by Zonal Marking
So they survive by the skin of their teeth just like Cardiff did.
I would like to see official confirmation of this from Newcastle Football, their rules clearly state as below. This is why I said it sounded like months ago in this thread that the teams coming first will just refuse to be promoted and stay in ZL1
However, if they want to make it 12-10-12 competition then it would mean Minmi stay where they are.
PROMOTION AND RELEGATION
Club shall be promoted or relegated by the following means:-
a. The last placed Team (based on First Grade Competition Premiership Points)
shall be relegated for the next season; the first placed Team (based on First
Grade Competition Premiership Points) shall be promoted for the next
season.
b. Promotion and Relegation shall be COMPULSORY between Northern
League 1, Zone Leagues 1,2,3.
When 11 teams was mentioned on Wednesday night, old mate looked a little confused, a bit like he hadn't done his maths properly...
I think there are a lot of things they haven?t thought through fully
Theoretically yes unless NF do the sensible thing and promote either Stockton or Forster.
Cardiff did have a poor year last season but Zone league one is a better competition for having them in it.
Cardiff had one bad year but otherwise have been well run and are not normally towards the bottom.
Minmi on the other hand are yet to be competitive in ZL1
Why would it be Southern?
I just mentioned two strong teams from the division below who I think would be a positive addition to the competition.
Stockton 2nd in the league
Southern Grand finalists
Best post of the day, been saying the same for years. Goal should be 40 teams, Mail is there are 4 either joining or extremely interested.
We can't afford to knock back teams...
The other question is should Zone league one even remain a 12 team league or do the federation give Westlakes a polite tap on the shoulder and we go back to 10 teams?
Nothing against Westlakes, but yes.
Newcastle football need to man up, make Zone football as strong as possible. 10 team comps across 4 divisions. ZL1 and ZL2 with 3 grades and ZL3 and 4 (if not 10, then the balance) with two grades.
I think it’s unrealistic to have 24 clubs with 3 grades. Focus on strengthening what we have, help out where it’s needed and push on.
Agree this is the correct model and I think 40 zone league teams across 4 divisions is the magic number we should be aiming for. I dont mind the 5 team final series however if it does revert back to a 10 team comp the finals series should go back to only consist of the top 4 teams.
Yeah I’m torn here, because I also think the 5 team final series is the best to actually reward top finishing teams, especially in thirds and ressies. Because the old system is virtually irrelevant for lower grades.
I still think if it’s a 10 team comp, I’d lean to a 5 team finals series simply due to it rewarding higher finishing teams.
If its a 10 team comp it has to be top 4 major minor semi format like interdistrict comps, if its top 5 youll have people complaining again that mid table teams get rewarded
I get what you are saying and I am borderline on it as well. However I just feel that a team that finishes 5th in a 10 team comp probably should not be rewarded with the chance to play in or win a grand final. Just my opinion though and I respect the argument for it to remain a top five.
Are the suns struggling to find a coach?
Having been knocked back by a few coaches already….be interesting to see who steps up for the job.
I doubt that. A long established powerhouse in zone football. I?m sure they are just looking for the right fit.
I would find that surprising. I would of thought it might of been them knocking back coaches to get the right one
I heard the first grade assistant and reserve grade coach may be taking the reigns.
Plenty of rumours going around?
?From the captains mouth??they have asked a few coaches &
None are interested?.
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