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Getting to that point of the season lads when the new leagues have to be put together. Who's gonna end up where ? With Jubilee and Woodston finishing and Parkside looking at going down who'll fill the spots ?
Royal Mail ? (team getting on now)
Limetree ? (great potential if everyone turns out)
EMAP? (have done well against prem opposition)
Deeping ? (definite shout. would have to get the stars out)
Parkway ? (romped league AND cup win. Got to go up this time ?)
Personal opinion, Limetree could hold their own providing they get their best team out plus I think they would wind up quite a few teams, Deeping I don't think take it seriously, Emap are three or four players and half a season away from being ready, not sure about Mail. Parkway I haven't seen but they do have some very very good players, Ash to name but one.
jingle bells
24-04-2008, 11:35
Simple answer is depending on how many teams will compete in the league next year either the top two or three finishing in the league..... None of this not ready to go up bolx or loosing a few players next year can we go down a division. Simple, if you finish in top two/three then you are promoted!
Back of the Net
24-04-2008, 11:57
It's gotta be whoever finishes highest goes up, so it's top 2 or 3.
In our league that means Limetree and Royal Mail and if needed 1 other from Bauer, Scarletts, Deeping and New Shoes and each of them teams would do ok in the prem I'm sure, very tight for 3rd in our league.....
Saying that it seems Royal Mail might have thrown in the towel for the race to win the title? and if so they could lose their remaining 3 or 4 games to try and avoid going up? If they do then the league should position them 2nd in the league I'd say?
Parkway would do ok in the Prem I think, but they should be given a season in the 1st div to prepare them and keep them all together to consolidate their club, 2nd too Prem in one season a big leap - the league could ask them I suppose and if they wanted too then no harm there?
jingle bells
24-04-2008, 13:34
Parkway should go up one division.
Simple 2/3 up 2/3 down scenario. No more of this teams dropping down a division or two cos they feel they may finish in the bottom 2/3 in there league lost players etc.... Someone has to finish there!
parkway still have sawtry and cherry tree to play twice nothing is decided in div 2 the ref failed to show last night at parkway vs cherry tree so alot of games still to be played. i dont think it would be fair on division one sides if anyone was promoted two divisions every team should earn there place in a higher division
Parkway to good for 2! simple as!
As for the prem and Div 1 - think they should be merged as 3/4 teams dropping from the Prem to make a Prem league with a little more competition - or so I am led to believe. Still think 3/ will dominate as always!
Back of the Net
24-04-2008, 15:37
which 3 dominated this year mate???
Sean, your right, we have thrown in the towel, if losing a couple of games is throwing in the towel you must have thrown it in before the end of september...
cheeky git..lol
Back of the Net
24-04-2008, 16:32
hahaha mate we can still catch you lot so be careful what ya say lol...
Oh and we've acually only lost 4 in the league and have a better goal diff - you guys lost 3 - so far!!!!
I just said you may may have thrown in the towel, personally I really hope you have not.
hope you both throw it in!!
I think BOTN you have a slight advantage over us, you see to know whats going on in our team.
So if you would enlighten us that would be great as we do not seem to know at the min.
What I do know is if we mess up enough not to go up I for one would happily take second and go up.
Like you we are that old now it will probably be our last chance to play in the prem. well for most of us anyway.:wave:
Back of the Net
25-04-2008, 12:06
mate I doubt anyone knows what's going on in Hemps head (least of all him?) so i wont claim to know...
I hope you guys push on to maybe win it or at least a VERY close 2nd, think you'd do well in the Prem!
parkway could take the prem
h a ha ha ha great contribution.
take it where??
To the 3 horseshoes, it's the only way to make sure Ash will be there:beer::beer::beer:
The reason I asked the question was when the leagues were put together last year some sides said they weren't strong enough to go up but failed to show the league exactly who they were signing. Then lo and behold we have UCL or prem players turning out all season for those sides in the lower leagues. Curious
Back of the Net
29-04-2008, 10:33
you'll never stop players signing for teams that their mates run etc..
The only way to do it is simply move the top 2 or 3 up a division and the bottom 2 or 3 down - it's simple!
Perhaps Thomas Cook up to the 1st division as they certainly look good enough for that level, then just swap the top 2 or 3 for bottom 2 or 3?
For the Prem just 1 down (Parkside?) and move 2 or 3 up as JNE folding? and they need new teams up there!!!
Take on board what you're saying BOTN, the bit that sticks a little is when a team say they are'nt strong enough probably knowing who will sign, then go on and win the league (probably) and a cup !
Back of the Net
29-04-2008, 11:12
You mean Parkway/Thomas Cook etc?
Thats what happens when you listen to teams bleating on about how they should be moved down 2 levels because they're losing players or can't sign anyone good enough etc - The only solution is not to listen, you stick to moving the top 2 or 3 up and the bottom 2 or 3 down and then nobody can argue with it?
If a team wants to move down 2 levels then they should spend 2 seasons doing it via demotion, I'm sure they'd soon improve once they realise they're not getting away with it?
jingle bells
29-04-2008, 12:55
Spot on BOTN. There are teams each year that spiel the bull and say they need to go down as they are loosing players. The simple answer is to move two up two down and not listen to these teams. I don't think moving Cooks up 2 would be the answer. One division at a time.
Back of the Net
29-04-2008, 13:00
To be fair we moved up 2 last season and have done ok so Cooks may well warrant the same treatment? but it'd be a case of the league talking to them and agreeing it like they did with us last term...
as much as it hurts me to say it sean emap have done more than ok, surely you didnt think you would do as well as you have done. compliment over so i still think your crap,haha just messing
Back of the Net
29-04-2008, 15:49
Thanks mate, I didn't think we'd do as well as we have done to be honest, I was hoping for mid-table and see how it goes from there, but we've kept the same core of the squad then added 3 or 4 to it, plus I brought Micky B in who's been superb, We're all really enjoying it at the minute and that looks like continuing into next season and beyond...
I've got to be well chuffed with 3rd (if we win Sunday)... already looking too next season hahaha...
Back of the Net
29-04-2008, 15:57
what about Scarletts, under achieved?? looks like 4th or even 5th place, with the likes of Shaq, Lee, Dalts, yourself (maybe haha) I'd assume you were hoping for top 3 at least?
yeah we did and the way we started off it looked possible but it has always been the same with us and having players not turning up one weekend but do the next, cant really expect to go up when its like that
Back of the Net
29-04-2008, 16:09
I agree, we simply don't sign or play players that dont turn up every week!! got 1 lad who's been with us 4 years (Hanny) that can only make fortnightly now due to childcare but he's very loyal so we make an expection, outside of that we dont put up with it, as it just annoys others in the team and results are effected as you have found out!
I'm fairly sure you had a full strength team when playing us at your place though? haha
we did except i was playing!ha.to be honest it hasnt happened as much this year but it has happened. i play football on a monday with hanny so know about him having his lad some weekends but at least you know where you stand beforehand in situations like that
Back of the Net
29-04-2008, 16:16
exactly...
From the 20 odd games we'll play this season - I think only once have we had less than 3 subs, which says a lot for the lads in squad and that's one of the main reasons we're finishing 3rd (I hope) this season.
tell you what mate if you lads lose your next game and we win our 2 it upsets emap as we will be 3rd and upsets mail as it means they cant win the league.interesting!
Back of the Net
29-04-2008, 16:26
mate we want 3rd but not desperate for it, 3rd or 4th is much the same I guess?
But yeah if you beat Mail it will certainly **** Moe and co off!!! to be fair I think New Shoes will beat you in the last game, they're much improved and a team not to take lightly.
loving the close finish to the season...
why do you think that?we played them a couple of weeks ago and beat them by a few goals as well as missing a pen.3rd and 4th are pretty much the same but we need to beat you lot at something!ha
It won't upset me Sean, I do not worry about things like that. as you should know sean at our age we are happy just still playing.
In all honesty division 1 has had some really good sides in it this year and most games have been close, up until recently there were four or five teams still able to win the league, that alone tells how good the standard has been.
Scarletts are a very good side on their day but as it has always been even when they were the Nags when Ritchie used to come and watch as a nipper we could beat anyone on our day and I do not think things have changed much in that respect, If scarletts turn up they are more than capable of beating anyone in our division same for Emap, Prem Decs and the shoes.
Agree with Richie, Emap have suprised a few people this year (you included Sean). You certainly put a good side together for the Jube 5's. Seems so long ago now !!!
Back of the Net
30-04-2008, 11:11
I think a lot of our players are improving season on season as they tend to stay with us for ages, I have been pleasantly surprised this term but looking back on things a little dissapointed we chucked points away in games we should have won!!
The Jube 5's was a good laugh, to be honest our side in that was not as good as it should have been as we missed a couple of decent lads who said they couldn't make it last minute...
Aint that always the way ! World beaters on Saturday nights.
when i was a nipper moe?now that is going back a few years! always used to watch you lot.and people ask why i turn up half pi***d every week, just the way i was taught aye micky?
I think that's slanderous Richie, Moe and the lads never did things by halves.
Haha! Moe is the only person who has genuinely frightened me with his on-the-pitch reactions to a refereeing decision. The worst behaved are always those who officiate too . . . look at Tommy Mudd from RWT and Vinny who ref's Powerleague; silent and friendly as ref's and mental as players!
Back of the Net
01-05-2008, 12:32
Richie - Moe.... what about this then?
Just been looking at the our league table and fixtures etc, it seems Mail have Scarletts and Prem Dec - BUT the Prem Dec game is the one that R Mail cancelled when only half their team showed and no kit arrived etc (so I hear), and IF? this is the case then the league MAY well follow precident and award the game to Prem Dec but also dock Mail 3 points for it... same thing happened to Protelo this season and a few others before that so the precident has been set?
I dont know what'll happen so dont ask me, but I do know that if Mail suffered a minus 3 and then only have 1 game left the table looks like this:
Limetree - winners
Mail on 34 with 1 to play v Scarletts
EMAP on 33 with 1 to play v Deeping
New Shoes on 31 with Scarletts to play
Scarletts on 29 with 2 games to play - Mail and Shoes...
That would mean any of those could finish anywhere between 2nd and 5th... ?
Would make an interesting ending I guess!
If the precedent has been set, then that's the way the cookie crumbles! Need Scarletts to do us a couple of favours then we hit the Prem. Best get into that transfer market Mr Hamill!
Back of the Net
01-05-2008, 12:46
hahaha think we'll wait and see what happens Raph, we have a tricky tie v Deeping to overcome 1st and then see what goes on around us.
If we win then Scarletts or Shoes can't catch us, so we would just need Scarletts to overturn Mail.... as I say, It makes it interesting to consider if nothing else!
Scouse Mouse
01-05-2008, 12:55
If other teams have been punished then it looks a bit ominous for the posties. Saying that, they are still in the driving seat with regard to second place and its theirs to throw away. By the way Raph, no need for the transfer market just yet. We have mixed it with the leagues finest in high profile games against Lord Burghley and Jubilee in the last two seasons and did not disgrace ourselves. Some of the older lads who have helped get us in this position may just fancy a crack at that division if we get there and not for someone to come in and steal the shirts off our backs!
We still lost though! It's about building a squad capable of making a sustained challenge. Anyone who is good enough, will play irrespective of age surely anyhow.
Scouse Mouse
01-05-2008, 13:18
Who would have imagined that of the 11 players that got us out of Division 4 could get us very close to promotion to the Prem? But they have. Its only fair they are given a crack at it if the opportunity arises, as long as they are fit enough etc. I don't want to enter into the debate of how you build a club etc, but reliability goes a long way and as we have seen first hand sometimes the best players are not the ones you can always rely on. Its okay signing the superstars at the start of the season but when Jan and Feb come, you are mid table and out of the cups can you guarantee they will be there? A few clubs have gone this season on that reason alone.
Back of the Net
01-05-2008, 13:24
chill out lads, lets enjoy this season 1st eh?
let me and Mick worry about building on this season, I've already said we are only ever interested in bringing in sound lads that want to stick around for the social element as well as the footy and that's how it'll continue within FC Bauer (group hug?)
Of course. Ian has been playing well lately and all is happy.
(must be a little sore after last night . . . I mean the Champions League ;))
Scouse Mouse
01-05-2008, 13:57
Four goals in April. Two for Oundle, two for EMAP. Have it!
What happened last night?
Liverpool's season finished last night. See you Sunday.
Scouse Mouse
01-05-2008, 14:08
Chelsea have had the best part of 100 years of knowing their season is over by February. This is quite unique for us.
Pass me the keep-net Roman, we have landed another one!
sneeksxxx8
01-05-2008, 14:17
Haha, im just loving to this the day when Abromovich picks up his little toys and walks away into the sunset. Turning a once big team (for 5 years) back into the little team with no history that everybody remembers
Then allyour players will leave. Drogba will go anywhere theres a Scuba Kit, Lampard will go Pompy and then pizarro, Kalou, Shevchenko, Ferriera, Sidwell and Malouda will go to Bolton.
;) counting.................. duda duda duda dud-da booowwwmm(countdown :D)
Raph, Scouse lets not jump to any conclusions, as Sean has said we could finish 5th, we have still got to win our remaining game lads, lets make that a priority not what may or not happen to other teams, it's what we do that counts lads so keep focussed, by the way in my humble opinion Chelsea have more of a chance of beating Man U so maybe last nights result was for the best.(sorry Richie)
haha, time will tell mr.b!
Scouse Mouse
01-05-2008, 15:36
Thats why I said if the opportunity arises.
I do not know whether I can bring myself to watch the final in Moscow. I hope it goes to penalties and at least one player from Man Utd or Chelsea will be the villain/look a fool when they lose the shoot out for their team!
Back of the Net
01-05-2008, 15:37
So was it a pen last night then Scouse?
someone doesnt sound too bitter eh scouse?
Back of the Net
01-05-2008, 15:47
hahahaha.... I didn't watch the game so honestly don't know if it was or not, if it was then of course I'd be happy as there would seem to be a bit of Ironic Justice about that.. just wondered what people thought as I didnt see it (typical Wenger comment for you all there).
never a pen but a half decent dive from big sami!
Look at all the little baur boys getting excited about trying to get in the prem by the back door, what happened to were not good enough yet, blah blah blah.
yes it was a pen he was caught but it probably did not help his cause with the drogba styled dive, but on the other hand essiens goal should have also stood so what goes around comes around and all that, was the better of the two semi's and both went for it. glad we won of course but still a very exciting game.
As for the points thing I do not know anything about losing 3 points so you will have to tell me all about it as yet again you seem to know more that most sean you little s*** stirrer you.
Raph the reason we are mild mannered as referees is we know how passionate the games can be and why we lose the plot sometimes when we play and how some that have never played do not understand this and take it all as a personal attack on themselves when players get fustrated. That may be the difference, as for being scary you should ask Mr B about some of my tackles when I was younger you would have s*** yourself, but I am old and mellow now....lol
Yes it was a penalty but it wasn't cos the ref didn't give it, what goes round comes round. Ritchie I said Chelsea had more chance of beating Man u than Liverpool, didn't say they would do it(hope they do though)
Back of the Net
02-05-2008, 08:22
Moe come on mate... your lot failed to play against Prem Dec on a Sunday morning ages ago, no team and no kit turned up for your lot so the game was not played (Prem Dec waiting to play), are you honestly saying your lot have no idea that you may be expecting a points deduction for that?
Every single team (and there's been a lot recently) that doesn't fufil a fixture with less than 7 days notice has been docked 3 points and the game awarded to the opposition in recent PSMFL history.
Protelo, B Tap and Fenland Police have all had the same happen to them this season, good luck with the old Head in the Sand approach though!!!
As for the Prem, we're not ready but it don't mean we wouldnt like a runners up medal to show for our efforts lol.
jingle bells
02-05-2008, 09:37
Mail docked 3 points for Hemps not putting forward his clock. Limetree's title.
Back of the Net
02-05-2008, 09:38
All clubs just been emailed latest PSMFL minutes..
JNE get the 3 points and Fratelli -3.. good luck JNE this Sunday, a win seals it for them.
Prem Dec get 3 points and Mail -3 AND Mail have cancelled their game v Scarletts this Sunday, fined for it but a replay awarded as notice given.
Moe, come down to Bushfields and/or Windmill after if you're about mate? we're planning a few beers after our last game of the season.
Scouse Mouse
02-05-2008, 13:07
Moe, you can have my sausage and chips at tHe Windmill on Sunday if you like as I am off to Anfield to watch the reds play Man City!
Back of the Net
02-05-2008, 13:12
Moe would never eat that amount of Sausage and Chips mate!!!
In fact that reminds me, I better ring Luke and tell him not to bother with the extra catering staff this week hahahaha...
Last week was actually pizza, chips, baguettes and sausages! Remember though . . . eatin is cheatin (as Pete Fox reminded me last night, haha)
Back of the Net
02-05-2008, 15:28
whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa sweet child of mine.........
Pizza, Baguettes, Sausages???
I only popped out to the f*kin car and all I saw on my return was chips and bread!!! cheers lads!
you could do with giving it a miss though hamill!
Why was Jon Bon Jovi in your car?
Back of the Net
02-05-2008, 15:36
Phoenix Nights Rapha.... keep up!
And I think you mean Guns n Roses..
Okay, Axl Rose - my 80s Stadium Rock is a little rusty!
haha,
sean was actually about 25 when he was rocking in them stadiums.god your old sean!
Scouse Mouse
02-05-2008, 15:47
Try saying "whoa whoa whoa sweet child of mine" to a Brewery Tap bouncer at chucking out time as he is trying to walk off with your drinks. Normally all hell breaks loose and then a 10 minute debate to what constitutes 'drinking up time'. Probably best not to do it leathered on Guinness and wine, but I still had a valid point!
Back of the Net
02-05-2008, 15:49
dont gimme that mate, we all know you chuck a little Whitesnake etc on when you're getting ready for a Sat night!!!
As for Richie, you were always asking for Def Leopard to be put on in the Rovers dressing room, he loves it!!!
The quote was actually from Phoenix nights though Raph, one of Kay's quality lines!
yeah and when i did you ran to your car and got the best of cd they released!
I prefer a bit of Cypress Hill - who you trying get crazy with esé? Don't you know I'm loco? !!
Need a point for the title as far better goal difference! Last game for the sunday club ever and will be very emotional.
hope you get it mate.will be a great send off!
wish you and shaky all the best, genuinely hope you do it(I have my reasons) And Emap lads there were no sausages last Sunday, Pizza, Chips anf Chicken gujons, some of which were put aside for you Sean. This is from a food expert lads. Moe come and have a drink with us and I'll tell some of the gay boys about some of your challenges from your younger days and some of your red cards too. Unless I've been misinformed I hear Scarletts are folding at the end of the season, shame most of the team are good lads, some are expert dummy throwers though.Well done for your efforts Starks you had a really difficult job.
scarletts may be folding micky but the team will still be together mate.webby can throw his dummy well far now.ha!
Back of the Net
04-05-2008, 18:59
Well we did our final bit of the season, beat Deeping 3-2 after 2-1 down at HT... Richie and Starks came down to watch and for a while I thought we were going to oblige them and lose, glad to say they had to watch me score the winner (was it over the line already? NAH!)....
over to Mail and Scarletts then...
Any other scrores/stories then?
Sorry chaps, have been away to Hemsby for dart comp, obviously did not win it.
Mr B you will be pleased to know Paul Crawford won the England Masters yesterday beings as I am sure you remember he was a nags player. great weekend, thanks for the invite though chaps.
So we got docked 3 points never mind could be worse.
Hope everyone had a good time I am assuming that mr Hamill and the rest will be down sunday to watch the game Look forward to seeing you all then..
is it just me richie or do you want mail to beat us too :D
Back of the Net
06-05-2008, 09:08
I'm sure you'll do your best as always JB - I just hope that despite that, Scarletts can still get a result hahahaha...
Seriously though, a couple of us will be down to watch but we have mates in both teams so I'm not too bothered either way, it's just really good to have a close finish to the season, shows our league has been good and worth a bit of banter etc!
Was quality seeing Richies face on Sunday after he thought I'd got the winner (Ben actually got it for us), He looked well gutted...
I don't think for a minute that whatever the circumstances people like Ritchie, Starks,Dalton, Gale etc. etc would want to lose to Mail, on paper they should but who knows. Personally if we finish third It's far better than most of the lads expected so I will be pleased. For those of you old enough to remember(not many of you) In my first season in Sunday football management we finished third and improved thereafter so who knows? Might come down Sunday to see some people who I consider as good mates (on both teams), who wins really doesn't bother me.Just wish Mail had won the league.Hope it's a good game played in the right spirit.
we have new shoes sunday and mail on tuesday 6.30
Thanks for that, have been looking at out of date fixtures obviously, where are the matches being played ?
Back of the Net
07-05-2008, 11:56
Scarletts v Shoes at Chestnut Ave on Sunday
Scarletts v Mail at Bushfields on Tuesday
according to the league...
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