Why would i not talk the buds up this year ? Is winning the comp and grand final not enough for you ?
I would also challenge your statement slightly on the reason that though our boys are outstanding and its the players that done it on the park I have no doubt that without glen chapman the buds might not have finished first hence a great coach can make all the difference .
Is September 16th the confirmed date for the release of the NPL structure etc?
Heard along the grapevine that Graham Law has been announced coach of Maitland 1st grade for 2014.
I believe he was the coach of Adamstown U23s in the past season.
That's true
Has been a long time since Maitland have had a different coach, will be interesting to see what type of effect it has on the club whether it is greatly positive or negative.
Any news on change of coaching staff etc from different clubs?
Yes, Maitland posted same on their Facebook page this morning.
Speaking with Bail's close to season end he was still sure this season gone would be his last at Toronto but ave not heard of his replacement nor if Valentine's will be subject to change.
West Wallsend & Thornton definitely remain unchanged as I believe Belswans, Singleton and Cessnock are also but could be wrong as aren't close to anyone at either.
Lower grades really not sure of at most clubs
Steve Thomson is taking over at Cessnock.
good input lads. hows valentine as a club likely to hold up in the drop? whole new team or will boys stick around?
Graham jones coaching Toronto, old stag player who was at south Cardiff , Scott bailey coaching singleton, hard to believe but true
singo and thornton are the only boys who cant get promoted either
Is that certain?
The claim is the Hunter Expressway will make Westy to Singleton around 45 mins so not beyond possibilities he could draw players but I'd hate to the throwing that mileage on my car twice/three times a week if I was from the Newcastle/Lake Mac suburbs.
For the top two divisions then this off season must be the largest game of musical chairs for 1st grade coaches in decades.