RonnieTodger Posted 10 June 2020 Posted 10 June 2020 Got to feel for the likes of Peterborough. I personally would’ve extended the play offs to six teams and have a prelim round like Scotland. 5th v 8th - winner plays 4th 6th v 7th - winner plays 3rd League Two relegation still up in the air too. Macclesfield facing possible sanction which would put them dead last, plus no closer to finding out if a team can come up from the conference. You’d think they’d promote one to fill Bury’s place.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 10 June 2020 Posted 10 June 2020 Something very 2007 about a Cov v Leicester match
Voll Blau Posted 10 June 2020 Posted 10 June 2020 My old boss is a Tranmere fan and made a very fair point that his team aren't allowed to play on and fight relegation while those in the play-offs are allowed to play on to decide who replaces them. Either all games are safe to play or none of them are?
ealingfox Posted 10 June 2020 Posted 10 June 2020 33 minutes ago, Voll Blau said: My old boss is a Tranmere fan and made a very fair point that his team aren't allowed to play on and fight relegation while those in the play-offs are allowed to play on to decide who replaces them. Either all games are safe to play or none of them are? This is the real and quite distasteful flaw in ending the season that way (probably not the only one). The teams in the playoffs allegedly voted against finishing the season, by implication stating that they believed it was not safe to play, even behind closed doors. They'll take their places in the playoffs though wont they
Fox92 Posted 10 June 2020 Posted 10 June 2020 But (some of) these clubs have little money. I mentioned grounds on the previous page but on top of that clubs have players furloughed. If they were to play on then players have to go and train, so players will need to be paid. People were complaining about the fact clubs may go bust, so paying players without any income isn't going to help them. Port Vale made a good point about this. Also they were happy to cancel the season for the bigger picture despite the fact they are about 2 points off the play offs. Yes it's harsh on clubs in the bottom three (Tranmere more so than Southend/Bolton who have looked doomed all season) but the alternative is carrying on the season.. With relegation confirmed from the league above then three teams are needed to go up. One is quite rightly Coventry. You could make points against Rotherham but then what? You make a 8 game play off scanerio because Sunderland are "only" 3 points off Rotherham? I'm waffling on about nothing but I'm sure every club could make a point as to why the league should still go ahead. I'm sure we may see some court cases across the divisions in the next months..
1972 Fox Posted 10 June 2020 Posted 10 June 2020 19 hours ago, SemperEadem said: A step closer to playing Cov again Hopefully we never play them in the Championship. I don't really want to see them achieve the success of a promotion to the PL, but it would add the rivalry of a local derby to our fixture list. Although realistically I don't see it happening anytime soon.
Nalis Posted 10 June 2020 Posted 10 June 2020 2 hours ago, Voll Blau said: My old boss is a Tranmere fan and made a very fair point that his team aren't allowed to play on and fight relegation while those in the play-offs are allowed to play on to decide who replaces them. Either all games are safe to play or none of them are? Exactly, should be top 3 in League 1 going up and top 4 in League 2 if the season has concluded.
oxford blue Posted 10 June 2020 Posted 10 June 2020 6 hours ago, Blue Fox 72 said: Hopefully we never play them in the Championship. I don't really want to see them achieve the success of a promotion to the PL, but it would add the rivalry of a local derby to our fixture list. Although realistically I don't see it happening anytime soon. I don't think anyone on this Forum will disagree with your first point! I also agree it is very unlikely they will be in PL anytime soon. They have had a remarkable season considering all 'home' games have been at St Andrews. I understand they are hopeful of returning to the Ricoh next season which would be a boost - as would keeping Mark Robins who does seem to have done a very good job. I know a season ticket holder -he is hopeful of a mid table finish next season provided the squad is kept together, with a couple of players to strengthen depth.
SouthStandUpperTier Posted 11 June 2020 Posted 11 June 2020 2 hours ago, StanSP said: Ipswich Kind of admire them for trying though. If you don't ask, you don't get.
UniFox21 Posted 11 June 2020 Posted 11 June 2020 Listening and reading to a few football chairman/fans suggesting different systems for PPG and remaining games, conveniently all benefiting their club. Barry Fry for instance suggesting for each home game remaining the club get 2 points, completely irrelevant the fact Peterborough have a decent number of home games remaining of course.
KingsX Posted 11 June 2020 Posted 11 June 2020 4 hours ago, StanSP said: Ipswich ... and after the break, we'll discuss Daniel Levy's proposal that all PL clubs "in the top half with a positive goal differential", be entered to compete in the Champions League next year.
UniFox21 Posted 15 June 2020 Posted 15 June 2020 Scunthorpe appear to not be refunding tickets due to money shortage, but found their website link rather confusing. Interesting given their owner has a net worth of ~£340mill according to some comments
CosbehFox Posted 15 June 2020 Posted 15 June 2020 17 minutes ago, UniFox21 said: Scunthorpe appear to not be refunding tickets due to money shortage, but found their website link rather confusing. Interesting given their owner has a net worth of ~£340mill according to some comments Similar at Blackburn too - millionaire owners but no refunds
Fox92 Posted 18 June 2020 Posted 18 June 2020 On 15/06/2020 at 12:39, UniFox21 said: Scunthorpe appear to not be refunding tickets due to money shortage, but found their website link rather confusing. Interesting given their owner has a net worth of ~£340mill according to some comments Scunthorpe have been looking at moving grounds too. Not sure if they've secured a site or not. Their manager turnover is big as well for a league side.
StanSP Posted 18 June 2020 Posted 18 June 2020 8 minutes ago, pmcla26 said: Ex LCFC academy player Ryan Watson starting for cobblers tonight vs Cheltenham on Sky. Missed the penalty!
goody2028 Posted 22 June 2020 Posted 22 June 2020 On 18/06/2020 at 20:20, pmcla26 said: Another year of football disappointment for us Northamptonshirers on the cards Or is it...? Cracking turn around that
RowlattsFox Posted 22 June 2020 Posted 22 June 2020 Can tell it's lower league english football. Just blokes shouting.
Tuna Posted 22 June 2020 Posted 22 June 2020 Didn't bother looking at the Cheltenham / Northampton game because I thought it was a foregone conclusion, found out when I saw some Gloucester fans taking the piss on twitter.
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