Cardiff_Fox 6,298 Posted 18 December 2020 Report Share Posted 18 December 2020 9 minutes ago, Corky said: Isn't the issue the restrictions on attendances plus not being able to open bars and clubhouses? It just won't be cost effective to play. Yes, simply won't make the money to pay their expenses. The maximum crowd at Step 3 (in Tier 3) is 300 - largely which would be season ticket holders who've spent their money. Add to that no takings from beer etc, clubs are totally marooned. Step 3 contains clubs which regularly get 800+ crowds - they are stuck in a half-way house. Step 4 contains a lot of clubs reliant on additional money from bars. Step 5/6 can just about get away with it - plus they have obtainable money in the form of FA Vase run (Step 3/4 playing in Trophy are likely to lose against Conference clubs). I have said elsewhere they should look at reducing the number of fixtures and splitting the leagues like the Spanish Third Division have done - then look to extend the season right into June. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lcfc82 124 Posted 18 December 2020 Report Share Posted 18 December 2020 That’s what some clubs are saying now. Originally it was paused because no fans were allowed to attend in tier 3 areas, that has now been addressed but now clubs are saying they want to be able to open the bars etc. That obviously isn’t going to happen with the current tier restrictions in place, that’s why a vote is needed to see where the clubs stand. Continually delaying the season will mean it doesn’t get finished anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lcfc82 124 Posted 18 December 2020 Report Share Posted 18 December 2020 3 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said: Yes, simply won't make the money to pay their expenses. The maximum crowd at Step 3 (in Tier 3) is 300 - largely which would be season ticket holders who've spent their money. Add to that no takings from beer etc, clubs are totally marooned. Step 3 contains clubs which regularly get 800+ crowds - they are stuck in a half-way house. Step 4 contains a lot of clubs reliant on additional money from bars. Step 5/6 can just about get away with it - plus they have obtainable money in the form of FA Vase run (Step 3/4 playing in Trophy are likely to lose against Conference clubs). I have said elsewhere they should look at reducing the number of fixtures and splitting the leagues like the Spanish Third Division have done - then look to extend the season right into June. I agree they definitely need to look into alternative ways to complete the season. Doesn’t seem to be any leadership at the minute Quote Link to post Share on other sites
filbertway 2,860 Posted 18 December 2020 Report Share Posted 18 December 2020 They may as well cancel the leagues now to be honest. Unless they plan to extend it into July then there is no way it'll get finished. Jan/Feb usually ends up in lots of postponements due to unplayable pitches anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiff_Fox 6,298 Posted 18 December 2020 Report Share Posted 18 December 2020 3 minutes ago, filbertway said: They may as well cancel the leagues now to be honest. Unless they plan to extend it into July then there is no way it'll get finished. Jan/Feb usually ends up in lots of postponements due to unplayable pitches anyway I think cancelling is drastic because as we saw last season - it would have worked well to just finish the seasons off. Take it down to 1 game per opposition or divide the league in half with regions, games played already stick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
filbertway 2,860 Posted 18 December 2020 Report Share Posted 18 December 2020 2 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said: I think cancelling is drastic because as we saw last season - it would have worked well to just finish the seasons off. Take it down to 1 game per opposition or divide the league in half with regions, games played already stick I hope that they find a way to conclude this season, as I think it's Coalville's best chance so far of reaching the Vanarama. Also I was really looking forward to the weekend away for Lowestoft! haha I find it hard to believe many clubs aside from Coalville and Needham Market will favour it though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spacemunky 2,522 Posted 19 December 2020 Report Share Posted 19 December 2020 Always nice to beat up on the lower ranks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna 13,811 Posted 19 December 2020 Author Report Share Posted 19 December 2020 5 minutes ago, spacemunky said: Always nice to beat up on the lower ranks Did you notice a familiar name in the Morpeth lineup? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isaidno 650 Posted 19 December 2020 Report Share Posted 19 December 2020 7 minutes ago, spacemunky said: Always nice to beat up on the lower ranks Did last seasons final ever take place ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiff_Fox 6,298 Posted 19 December 2020 Report Share Posted 19 December 2020 Just now, isaidno said: Did last seasons final ever take place ? Nope, they were hoping to get fans for it. To be fair, it’s not the only competition to do it - the Copa Del Rey is the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spacemunky 2,522 Posted 19 December 2020 Report Share Posted 19 December 2020 24 minutes ago, Tuna said: Did you notice a familiar name in the Morpeth lineup? Was good hearing Noble's name on the broadcast. Was a very good player for us, during some very trying times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moore_94 4,491 Posted 20 December 2020 Report Share Posted 20 December 2020 Team based in Gloucestershire, can't seem them playing for a while! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna 13,811 Posted 22 December 2020 Author Report Share Posted 22 December 2020 Hartlepool 3-0 up against Stockport who have just gone down to 9 men after 56 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nalis 5,322 Posted 27 December 2020 Report Share Posted 27 December 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55455560 Anyone on here at this game? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spacemunky 2,522 Posted 27 December 2020 Report Share Posted 27 December 2020 6 hours ago, Nalis said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55455560 Anyone on here at this game? Well, that's a new one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spacemunky 2,522 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 (edited) Another frustrating day for Notts. Didn't show up for the first half against Hartlepool, who played 2 days ago. Much better second half. Finally get the goal to even it up and its ruled offside. Torquay with a 4-3 away win are starting to run away with the league. Edit: Oh, and thanks to Hartlepool for providing a video stream for the match. Edited 28 December 2020 by spacemunky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna 13,811 Posted 4 January Author Report Share Posted 4 January I think that announcement has ended the non league season below step 2...null and void or ppg? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lcfc82 124 Posted 4 January Report Share Posted 4 January 9 minutes ago, Tuna said: I think that announcement has ended the non league season below step 2...null and void or ppg? It will be null and void if no more games are played. They need to come up with an alternative way to complete the season if fixtures are given the go ahead to resume, say late March. For me extend the season until the end of June and everybody just plays each other once ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiff_Fox 6,298 Posted 5 January Report Share Posted 5 January (edited) Leagues Alliance had a meeting on Saturday and are due again this week. One League Chairman on Twitter even suggested null/void and replace what’s left with localised cup competitions. Difficult to argue against that. Either way they’ve all agreed that season needs to go into June Edited 5 January by Cardiff_Fox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lcfc82 124 Posted 5 January Report Share Posted 5 January 5 hours ago, Cardiff_Fox said: Leagues Alliance had a meeting on Saturday and are due again this week. One League Chairman on Twitter even suggested null/void and replace what’s left with localised cup competitions. Difficult to argue against that. Either way they’ve all agreed that season needs to go into June What’s the idea of localised cup competitions, Are they basically friendly games ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiff_Fox 6,298 Posted 5 January Report Share Posted 5 January 1 hour ago, Lcfc82 said: What’s the idea of localised cup competitions, Are they basically friendly games ? Yeah but just to keep the clubs running basically. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiff_Fox 6,298 Posted 5 January Report Share Posted 5 January Reading some of the chairmen on Twitter and a lot want a single game season. Also talk of splitting divisions into two regionally with playoffs to finish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lcfc82 124 Posted 5 January Report Share Posted 5 January 1 hour ago, Cardiff_Fox said: Reading some of the chairmen on Twitter and a lot want a single game season. Also talk of splitting divisions into two regionally with playoffs to finish I think the single game season would be the way to go with it, providing they get the go ahead to start again at some point in March Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leicesterpool 652 Posted 6 January Report Share Posted 6 January I've heard the southern league are planning to reintroduce the southern league cup from March to help clubs rebuild ahead of the summer. In view of the likely the rest of the league campaign being cancelled. Shame for teams like Coalville top of league the highest they've been and unable to get promotion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna 13,811 Posted 8 January Author Report Share Posted 8 January I think it's the only decision to be made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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