Johnstones Paint Trophy
#121
Posted 29 June 2016 - 11:51 AM
Will not be paying to watch it under this new structure. Should be boycotted by all league club supporters.
#122
Posted 29 June 2016 - 05:19 PM
Now the plan is for it to be under 23's instead of U21's with up to 4 over age players allowed, seems very much like B teams to me
They say the change is because the U21 league has changed to this, so why not carry on and play just each other ffs !
Drawn group games to go to penalties with an extra point for the winner, seems like sneaking in a change not voted for
#123
Posted 29 June 2016 - 08:16 PM
moondog, on 29 June 2016 - 05:19 PM, said:
Now the plan is for it to be under 23's instead of U21's with up to 4 over age players allowed, seems very much like B teams to me
They say the change is because the U21 league has changed to this, so why not carry on and play just each other ffs !
Drawn group games to go to penalties with an extra point for the winner, seems like sneaking in a change not voted for
Sounds like they are trying to reintroduce reserve teams but have them playing competitive games. Sadly I see people warming to this
#125
Posted 05 July 2016 - 04:19 PM
#126
Posted 05 July 2016 - 04:22 PM
spireitebri, on 05 July 2016 - 04:19 PM, said:
http://www.againstle...trophy-details/
#127
Posted 05 July 2016 - 04:34 PM
#128
Posted 05 July 2016 - 04:38 PM
moondog, on 05 July 2016 - 04:34 PM, said:
I saw Stoke mentioned on the Supporters Direct Facebook page.
#129
Posted 05 July 2016 - 04:42 PM
moondog, on 05 July 2016 - 04:22 PM, said:
I will be boycotting this competition now purely for the reason of the introduction of higher league B teams. It's an absolute disgrace and the thin end of a wedge that could ruin football forever at our level.
Our beloved owner and minion need questioning on why we voted for this, and why our fan base wern't consulted.
#130
Posted 05 July 2016 - 04:49 PM
The abortion of a competition could be a hard sell
#131
Posted 05 July 2016 - 04:50 PM
jonnythespireite, on 05 July 2016 - 04:42 PM, said:
Our beloved owner and minion need questioning on why we voted for this, and why our fan base wern't consulted.
Fully agree, even if the majority were in agreement he should have voted against on principle or abstained.
Another bugbear is a point for winning a penalty shoot out, wrong on principle within a mini league structure and a joke when you consider the low stakes.
Also heard but not seen it confirmed that the extra prize money is just for winning the trophy, great when a B team wins it.
Incredible that clubs representatives didn't ask for the details before voting, I suspect the years trial may end up killing the trophy altogether
#132
Posted 05 July 2016 - 05:28 PM
#133
Posted 05 July 2016 - 05:32 PM
But taking time off work to get to this, nope I don't think so.
#134
Posted 05 July 2016 - 06:25 PM
moondog, on 05 July 2016 - 04:50 PM, said:
Another bugbear is a point for winning a penalty shoot out, wrong on principle within a mini league structure and a joke when you consider the low stakes.
Also heard but not seen it confirmed that the extra prize money is just for winning the trophy, great when a B team wins it.
Incredible that clubs representatives didn't ask for the details before voting, I suspect the years trial may end up killing the trophy altogether
Anything been mentioned about where these teams would play their games? If you drew man city for example the difference between playing at their mini-had or the etihad would impact on how many fans went...
#135
Posted 05 July 2016 - 06:27 PM
brockwell-spireite, on 05 July 2016 - 06:25 PM, said:
No one from the lower league side should go if they realise what it could lead to.
#136
Posted 05 July 2016 - 06:32 PM
brockwell-spireite, on 05 July 2016 - 06:25 PM, said:
From the link above:
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#137
Posted 05 July 2016 - 06:41 PM
#138
Posted 05 July 2016 - 06:49 PM
brockwell-spireite, on 05 July 2016 - 06:25 PM, said:
I would hope that no fans from the lower league teams would go, this is a step too far.