[JonB]

CFC91, on 18 May 2020 - 08:12 AM, said:

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

Its one of the few cup competitions we probably have a decent track record in!!

[JonB]

EFL appear to have decided that even if leagues are curtailed there will be promotion and relegation :-

https://www.efl.com/...navirus-update2

[JonB]

In another twist to things, Macclesfield likely to be hit by the suspended points deduction which in turn would relegate them not Stevenage.

[Westbars Spireite]

JonB, on 01 June 2020 - 02:28 PM, said:

In another twist to things, Macclesfield likely to be hit by the suspended points deduction which in turn would relegate them not Stevenage.

Better for us.

[moondog]

JonB, on 01 June 2020 - 02:28 PM, said:

In another twist to things, Macclesfield likely to be hit by the suspended points deduction which in turn would relegate them not Stevenage.

That would put pressure on the EFL to ensure relegation otherwise the punishment is meaningless

[DerbySpireite59]

moondog, on 01 June 2020 - 02:55 PM, said:

That would put pressure on the EFL to ensure relegation otherwise the punishment is meaningless

EFL has sought FA approval for no relegation from its League 2 though. Hasn't it? So far the FA has approved everything put before it. Why do do this time?

[JonB]

DerbySpireite57, on 01 June 2020 - 03:20 PM, said:

EFL has sought FA approval for no relegation from its League 2 though. Hasn't it? So far the FA has approved everything put before it. Why do do this time?

I thought the EFL had decided to end the season in League 2, and possibly league 1, with promotion and relegation all sorted on PPG?

[Johnnyspireite7]

JonB, on 01 June 2020 - 04:06 PM, said:

I thought the EFL had decided to end the season in League 2, and possibly league 1, with promotion and relegation all sorted on PPG?

Macclesfield's new 'punishment' is for non payment of March wages so still current season effectively.

[moondog]

As Sky plan to show 15 EFL play off games it appears the decision to at least hold them accross all 3 EFL divisions has been made. Hope yet for the National League teams even though I suspect the outcome of the recent vote was no

https://www.efl.com/...-to-sky-sports/

[spireitetoo]

moondog, on 06 June 2020 - 09:57 PM, said:

As Sky plan to show 15 EFL play off games it appears the decision to at least hold them accross all 3 EFL divisions has been made. Hope yet for the National League teams even though I suspect the outcome of the recent vote was no

https://www.efl.com/...-to-sky-sports/

Can't see how NL clubs could go thru the playoff system now, players have been released, liana back to parent clubs etc, players certainly wouldn't be match fit,... Tbh, even FL teams will now be in the same boat,.. Playoffs now are practically unplayable imo.

[dtp]

spireitetoo, on 07 June 2020 - 10:50 AM, said:

Can't see how NL clubs could go thru the playoff system now, players have been released, liana back to parent clubs etc, players certainly wouldn't be match fit,... Tbh, even FL teams will now be in the same boat,.. Playoffs now are practically unplayable imo.

I agree and if they are played I don't think it would be fair competition. For, instance even after releasing 11 players and returning 3 loan players Notts County will still have a play-off squad of 24 players. How many clubs at our level can compete with that?

This post has been edited by dtp: 07 June 2020 - 11:09 AM

[Tha Knows...]

spireitetoo, on 07 June 2020 - 10:50 AM, said:

Can't see how NL clubs could go thru the playoff system now, players have been released, liana back to parent clubs etc, players certainly wouldn't be match fit,... Tbh, even FL teams will now be in the same boat,.. Playoffs now are practically unplayable imo.

Agree its wrong but looking like they will go ahead

[Westbars Spireite]

spireitetoo, on 07 June 2020 - 10:50 AM, said:

Can't see how NL clubs could go thru the playoff system now, players have been released, liana back to parent clubs etc, players certainly wouldn't be match fit,... Tbh, even FL teams will now be in the same boat,.. Playoffs now are practically unplayable imo.

Notts County have announced the squad they intend to use.

[moondog]

AC tells me he's been asked to join a Sub-Committee by the Chairman of Fylde with 6 other clubs. They are currently looking at various scenarios and also wage capping for our league. It is believed most teams will not be able to start the new season without a paying attendance and a lot of clubs simply can not afford to put a squad together without season ticket money.

[Tha Knows...]

Westbars Spireite, on 07 June 2020 - 11:39 AM, said:

Notts County have announced the squad they intend to use.

Better for us if they stay down

[Paul Fisher]

moondog, on 07 June 2020 - 08:45 PM, said:

AC tells me he's been asked to join a Sub-Committee by the Chairman of Fylde with 6 other clubs. They are currently looking at various scenarios and also wage capping for our league. It is believed most teams will not be able to start the new season without a paying attendance and a lot of clubs simply can not afford to put a squad together without season ticket money.

Why not Mike Warner? I know the answer already.

[dim view]

moondog, on 07 June 2020 - 08:45 PM, said:

AC tells me he's been asked to join a Sub-Committee by the Chairman of Fylde with 6 other clubs. They are currently looking at various scenarios and also wage capping for our league. It is believed most teams will not be able to start the new season without a paying attendance and a lot of clubs simply can not afford to put a squad together without season ticket money.

He shouldn't be the delegate.

If he is to be believed, we start a new era in July when we can nominate somebody with a completely new vision of club viability, based on self sustainability. Fans nationwide want a new model to rise from the ashes of this disaster.

[dtp]

dim view, on 08 June 2020 - 07:58 AM, said:

He shouldn't be the delegate.

If he is to be believed, we start a new era in July when we can nominate somebody with a completely new vision of club viability, based on self sustainability. Fans nationwide want a new model to rise from the ashes of this disaster.

Whether he should be or not is for the owner of CFC to decide. Until there are new owners no doubt AC is DA's chosen one. As yet, the new season starts in August, the earliest date mentioned for the Trust to takeover is 1st July. I am not sure either date will happen though.

But at least it seems that Haythornthwaite is trying to shake things up as far as the NL is concerned. Could this be because of a lack of direction or action from the NL itself?

[dim view]

dtp, on 08 June 2020 - 10:33 AM, said:

Whether he should be or not is for the owner of CFC to decide. Until there are new owners no doubt AC is DA's chosen one. As yet, the new season starts in August, the earliest date mentioned for the Trust to takeover is 1st July. I am not sure either date will happen though.

But at least it seems that Haythornthwaite is trying to shake things up as far as the NL is concerned. Could this be because of a lack of direction or action from the NL itself?

Yep. Sorry. By 'we', I didn't mean me or thee, I meant CFC.

Carson will be a laughing stock if there is yet another delay. How on earth can a sincere 'positive' statement be made in this climate without there being a near certain degree of confidence?

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

dtp, on 08 June 2020 - 10:33 AM, said:

Whether he should be or not is for the owner of CFC to decide. Until there are new owners no doubt AC is DA's chosen one. As yet, the new season starts in August, the earliest date mentioned for the Trust to takeover is 1st July. I am not sure either date will happen though.

But at least it seems that Haythornthwaite is trying to shake things up as far as the NL is concerned. Could this be because of a lack of direction or action from the NL itself?

It was actually the Fylde chairman quoted Dave, nowt to do with Allen.

Though you've gotta wonder which part of Town's demise convinced him Carson's summat to offer.

My guess?

Despite everything we're still seen as one of the bigger outfits, so it was the Club rather than any one individual invited.

As our friend 'Dim' says it'd be a positive gesture if someone else were to represent us, a member of the Trust perhaps.

However we need look no further than the cringeworthy 'chairman of Chesterfield' video to see how things work down there...