[Sussex Spireite]

mr. smith, on 17 May 2020 - 01:59 PM, said:

good idea as long as we don't end up in the southern division.

Thats my preferred option!!

Joking aside, I thinks its a good idea.

[Westbars Spireite]

If there was ever a time to it it's now.

[Johnnyspireite7]

Ok so we'd have Carlisle, Morecambe, Bradford, Oldham, Salford, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Macclesfield, Mansfailed, Crewe, Port Vale & Walsall from L2, Hartlepool, Barrow, Fylde, Halifax, Chorley, Stockport, Wrexham, Notts County and Us from NL, one short so promote York? (If we assume no relegation/promotion due to Covid)

[azul]

Don’t think I’d be happy if I supported L2 club

[60s 70s Spireite]

Westbars Spireite, on 17 May 2020 - 02:40 PM, said:

If there was ever a time to it it's now.

If so, think we’d better revisit the retained list.

[BurySpireite]

Would be cracking but can't deny we'd be getting a huge benefit from it not shared by the league 2 sides, be surprised if they'd all be quite so unanimously in favour

[Search & Destroy]

Johnnyspireite7, on 17 May 2020 - 02:52 PM, said:

Ok so we'd have Carlisle, Morecambe, Bradford, Oldham, Salford, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Macclesfield, Mansfailed, Crewe, Port Vale & Walsall from L2, Hartlepool, Barrow, Fylde, Halifax, Chorley, Stockport, Wrexham, Notts County and Us from NL, one short so promote York? (If we assume no relegation/promotion due to Covid)

We’d probably be relegated first reason

[Benno Spire]

I would take it if it means we are back in the FL.

[Westbars Spireite]

60s 70s Spireite, on 17 May 2020 - 03:47 PM, said:

If so, think we’d better revisit the retained list.

I don't see why that would be necessary.

[Spitfire]

Not sure about it tbh,i mean,can you see L2 sides agreeing,cos i can't.

[gordon_brittas]

I can see League 2 sides agreeing, to a financial viewpoint. Macclesfield would get us and Stockport as two decent gates, Wrexham, Notts and ourselves are decent travellers support wise which always works in our favours. Lots of local travelling matches should push attendances up.

[Search & Destroy]

Johnnyspireite7, on 17 May 2020 - 02:52 PM, said:

Ok so we'd have Carlisle, Morecambe, Bradford, Oldham, Salford, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Macclesfield, Mansfailed, Crewe, Port Vale & Walsall from L2, Hartlepool, Barrow, Fylde, Halifax, Chorley, Stockport, Wrexham, Notts County and Us from NL, one short so promote York? (If we assume no relegation/promotion due to Covid)

We’d probably be relegated first reason

[60s 70s Spireite]

Johnnyspireite7, on 17 May 2020 - 02:52 PM, said:

Ok so we'd have Carlisle, Morecambe, Bradford, Oldham, Salford, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Macclesfield, Mansfailed, Crewe, Port Vale & Walsall from L2, Hartlepool, Barrow, Fylde, Halifax, Chorley, Stockport, Wrexham, Notts County and Us from NL, one short so promote York? (If we assume no relegation/promotion due to Covid)

You’ve omitted Harrogate.

[dtp]

60s 70s Spireite, on 17 May 2020 - 06:04 PM, said:

You’ve omitted Harrogate.

Even with Harrogate there are only 22 teams when both L2 and the NL normally have 24 so the Southern League would be over populated.

However, unless something is done about the sharing of the spoils from the EFL etc wouldn't the teams currently in L2 be worse off financially whilst the ones from the NL would gain?

There is no way they will vote to receive less guaranteed income no matter what the arguments might be regarding cutting down on travel and related costs.

[moondog]

dtp, on 17 May 2020 - 06:24 PM, said:

Even with Harrogate there are only 22 teams when both L2 and the NL normally have 24 so the Southern League would be over populated.

However, unless something is done about the sharing of the spoils from the EFL etc wouldn't the teams currently in L2 be worse off financially whilst the ones from the NL would gain?

There is no way they will vote to receive less guaranteed income no matter what the arguments might be regarding cutting down on travel and related costs.

On the subject of Harrogate, they are still hopeful of promotion and I think with good reason


https://www.thenonle...rap-relegation/

[Mr Mercury]

dtp, on 17 May 2020 - 06:24 PM, said:

Even with Harrogate there are only 22 teams when both L2 and the NL normally have 24 so the Southern League would be over populated.

However, unless something is done about the sharing of the spoils from the EFL etc wouldn't the teams currently in L2 be worse off financially whilst the ones from the NL would gain?

There is no way they will vote to receive less guaranteed income no matter what the arguments might be regarding cutting down on travel and related costs.

Can you imagine the angst across the M1 if we ended up back in the FL in the same division as them without ever gaining promotion? Be worth a giggle at least!

[Johnnyspireite7]

60s 70s Spireite, on 17 May 2020 - 06:04 PM, said:

You’ve omitted Harrogate.

Good spot, and I'd not got to 24 teams either. So the other team to add in as things stand are Kings Lynn. Also need to take the extra team to go into League One in to consideration, but that would be either Crewe or Swindon at a guess so would the Phoenix Bury club be admitted back in if it turns out to be Crewe.

[Tha Knows...]

I thought Harrogate might be relegated under the new proposals

[clarevoyant.]

Would this mean 1st round entry to the FA cup? The downside being back in the JPT.

Some interesting calculations to get the balance of teams right in the 3 tournaments. We must be due a bye!!

[CFC91]

clarevoyant., on 17 May 2020 - 10:17 PM, said:

Would this mean 1st round entry to the FA cup? The downside being back in the JPT.

Some interesting calculations to get the balance of teams right in the 3 tournaments. We must be due a bye!!

If it's the JPT over the FA Trophy it's definitely not a downside!