[Westbars Spireite]

valemadness, on 07 July 2016 - 05:42 AM, said:

Trust me, we voted for it, I've got a message saying that me of all fans shouldn't have a dig at the club about it because we can't afford to lose the premier league funding.

Why you 'of all fans'?

[valemadness]

Westbars Spireite, on 07 July 2016 - 07:37 AM, said:

Why you 'of all fans'?

Presumably because I'm one of the more level headed/listen to both sides of the story kind of fan. My thought is if I'm worried and saying I won't go to these games, then they really should be worried that 'me of all fans' is at this point.

Spurs have now declined to take part in this competition.

[moondog]

http://mobile.lutont...et-3171964.aspx

Luton who voted for the change, speak out about the goalposts being moved

[Westbars Spireite]

Presumably whoever's in charge of this farce is shitting themselves rather worried now.

[moondog]

Westbars Spireite, on 07 July 2016 - 08:06 PM, said:

Presumably whoever's in charge of this farce is shitting themselves rather worried now.

The tossers name is Shaun Harvey

https://www.theguard...l-trophy-format

[Benno Spire]

Westbars Spireite, on 07 July 2016 - 08:06 PM, said:

Presumably whoever's in charge of this farce is shitting themselves rather worried now.

The term white elephant springs to mind

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

dim view, on 07 July 2016 - 06:59 AM, said:

I'm with CFC on this one, for once.

IF the premiership money is significant and IF it is a 1 year experiment, then try it.
Presumably CFC's initial reticence was the same as Pompey's - that it is the start of a slippery slope that will lead to Premiership reserve teams being admitted into the FL.

CFC's top negotiating team will, I'm sure, always fight tooth and nail to resist such a change.

..

[Westbars Spireite]

moondog, on 07 July 2016 - 08:10 PM, said:

The ******s name is Shaun Harvey

https://www.theguard...l-trophy-format

To not know who is even competing in it at this stage is indefensible.

[moondog]

Westbars Spireite, on 07 July 2016 - 08:17 PM, said:

To not know who is even competing in it at this stage is indefensible.

Beyond a joke, as are the fellow CEO's who voted for it without asking for the detail, blinded by ££££

[azul]

moondog, on 07 July 2016 - 08:24 PM, said:

Beyond a joke, as are the fellow CEO's who voted for it without asking for the detail, blinded by ££££

The sum of ££££ are actaully laughable

Shame on Turner, shame on all the other scrubs who voted for it

[moondog]

azul, on 07 July 2016 - 08:57 PM, said:

The sum of ££££ are actaully laughable

Shame on Turner, shame on all the other scrubs who voted for it

Here's Harvey in March saying how the competition had thrived under JP sponsorship and how he was looking for a new sponsor, now he says it's in decline (a lie) and he's still found no sponsor

https://www.theguard...phy-sponsorship

[Guest_freelander2_*]

moondog, on 07 July 2016 - 09:03 PM, said:

Here's Harvey in March saying how the competition had thrived under JP sponsorship and how he was looking for a new sponsor, now he says it's in decline (a lie) and he's still found no sponsor

https://www.theguard...phy-sponsorship

What is it with these s'heads?

[moondog]

freelander2, on 07 July 2016 - 09:05 PM, said:

What is it with these s'heads?

Personal self interest, it's how they get and stay in such positions that gets me

[sophocles]

dim view, on 07 July 2016 - 06:59 AM, said:

I'm with CFC on this one, for once.

IF the premiership money is significant and IF it is a 1 year experiment, then try it.
Presumably CFC's initial reticence was the same as Pompey's - that it is the start of a slippery slope that will lead to Premiership reserve teams being admitted into the FL.

CFC's top negotiating team will, I'm sure, always fight tooth and nail to resist such a change.

I can't work out whether that is a clumsy attempt at irony or just you living up to your name.

[Bankrobber]

Arsenal the latest to decline the invite.

[Westbars Spireite]

So, how many of the sixteen are we left with?

[JonB]

I think only one has actually said yes (Everton but could be wrong), a few have said No and the others havent said anything as yet.

[azul]

Did anyone actually sound out these invited clubs before pushing this through?

[60s 70s Spireite]

Bankrobber, on 08 July 2016 - 11:57 AM, said:

Arsenal the latest to decline the invite.

Per The Star yesterday:
It is also understood Spurs and Chelsea are concerned about scheduling clashes with international breaks while it is believed Arsenal are happy with the current number of fixtures played by their youth teams.
Manchester United and Liverpool are still thought to be weighing up their options, but the pair are believed to be leaning in favour of not participating while Manchester City have made a decision but are not prepared to make it public.
If all six of the sides decide to pull out it would be a blow for the Football League, who had already attracted criticism from clubs and fans worried about the possible introduction of Premier League B teams into the EFL, with top-flight teams able to field five players older than 21 in any EFL Trophy fixtures.
Everton, Stoke and West Brom have initially said they will take part while it is understood Southampton - who won the competition six years ago - are planning to participate.

Read more: http://www.thestar.c...8#ixzz4Dp0RCP86

Farcical is not in it. You can see the whole competition this season being scrapped at this rate. Hopefully.

[azul]

60s 70s Spireite, on 08 July 2016 - 01:02 PM, said:

Per The Star yesterday:
It is also understood Spurs and Chelsea are concerned about scheduling clashes with international breaks while it is believed Arsenal are happy with the current number of fixtures played by their youth teams.
Manchester United and Liverpool are still thought to be weighing up their options, but the pair are believed to be leaning in favour of not participating while Manchester City have made a decision but are not prepared to make it public.
If all six of the sides decide to pull out it would be a blow for the Football League, who had already attracted criticism from clubs and fans worried about the possible introduction of Premier League B teams into the EFL, with top-flight teams able to field five players older than 21 in any EFL Trophy fixtures.
Everton, Stoke and West Brom have initially said they will take part while it is understood Southampton - who won the competition six years ago - are planning to participate.

Read more: http://www.thestar.c...8#ixzz4Dp0RCP86

Farcical is not in it. You can see the whole competition this season being scrapped at this rate. Hopefully.

What self respecting sponsor would get involved with this shambles