frustin 14 Posted May 9, 2013 From reading other posters comments who are in the know the FA held a meeting yesterday to finalize what teams will be in which divisions. Does anyone know when this information gets released to the public? I'm particularly interested if certain teams held on the their league division status that should of been relegated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E&E Rich 267 Posted May 9, 2013 The Redhill twitter feed says that last season we didn't find out until the 25th May! Looks like we may have to wait a while just yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bomaya 173 Posted May 9, 2013 That was just the first meeting. There will be several more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frustin 14 Posted May 9, 2013 Ok thanks I will look forward to details as they arrive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big J R 662 Posted May 10, 2013 That was just the first meeting. There will be several more. Hmmmmmm !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-Tommo 95 Posted May 17, 2013 Anyone know any inside info???? Thought was meant to be released today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil Baker 816 Posted May 17, 2013 Tommo this is the FA they will do things in their own time, if it does come out today it will be a lot earlier than last year, and with some of the uncertainty of a few clubs, I would not be surprised if it was delayed... In terms of Thatcham, some people have you down in Central and some in South West, at the end of the day NOBODY knows as they do not tip clubs off, they make the decisions, and then let people know.. So everyone is guessing... My personal guess, there is no way Walton and Hersham etc will be transferred over from Ryman with the Theo Paphitis connection, so there should be plenty of space in the Central... In terms of Casuals, I still think they may go down, and Spennymoor might go up, as the FA stated at the start of season anyone finishing bottom will go down, in which case Sandhurst will go down, however if the FA do backtrack (as they also said only one team up from Spennymoors league) then Sandhurst will more than likely be reprieved... I think it is safe to say Ash will not be going down?? Either way it gives us all something to talk about, and I look forward to any announcement from the FA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazarus 71 Posted May 17, 2013 The initial meeting was on 8 May I believe, which was effectively a sub-committee of the FA Leagues Committee. They then make their recommendations to the full Leagues Committee who are meeting today (and maybe well into the evening). At some stage after that, the information is released, but as Neil says, there were delays last season. He is also spot on in saying that until that time, everything else is pure speculation and there have been a few surprises in recent years. As a League we asked at last week's Step 5/6 Focus Group meeting that the two meetings were held closer together but that didn't find any more favour than some of our other ideas have! We have no representation upon that group as not every league is in attendance. Once we know who is going and who is coming, we will then formulate next season's proposed constitution, which will be circulated to clubs as swiftly as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big J R 662 Posted May 17, 2013 Why am I not in the least bit surprised, Alan ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-Tommo 95 Posted May 17, 2013 Believe step 1-4 have been released Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Clapham 417 Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) No relegation from Ryman. Guernsey in Ryman. "Following the aborted Step 5 Review in 2012 a commitment was made to promote more clubs from Step 5. In order to achieve this it was also agreed that the Step 3 divisions would increase to 24 clubs and that the two Isthmian League Step 4 divisions would do likewise. This has resulted in 17 clubs being promoted from Step 5. Of these 17, Guernsey FC become the first Channel Island club to compete in the upper levels of the league structure following their second successive promotion. They have been allocated to the Isthmian League Division 1 South and it will be interesting to note if the club can continue its meteoric rise. The increase in the numbers promoted is obviously a one-off and in future 14 clubs will be eligible for promotion compared to the previous 12." http://www.isthmian.co.uk/club-allocations--step-1-to-step-4-14526/ Edited May 17, 2013 by Chris Clapham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Clapham 417 Posted May 17, 2013 http://www.thefa.com/News/2013/may/~/media/446074E0FA074FDF8A16B245C30E35C9.ashx 2 up from Kent League EEK!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazarus 71 Posted May 17, 2013 Here is the link to all the Steps 1-4 allocations. http://www.thefa.com/News/2013/may/~/media/446074E0FA074FDF8A16B245C30E35C9.ashx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frustin 14 Posted May 17, 2013 That's a shame I was really wanting Walton Casuals to drop down to the CCL. It does annoy me when teams get a lucky break when they deserve to take the drop. Then next year someone else will get relegated and come down. They seem to of had the Dorking get out of jail card, not that Dorking will have one this year 1 HKP reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobuk 46 Posted May 17, 2013 Godalming and Guildford won't be happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ormering 25 Posted May 17, 2013 Scarborough in the Northern Prem League 1 SOUTH? WTF?! Stratford in the Southern S&W League? Very strange. At least common sense has prevailed with Bishop Stortford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VPCTFC 125 Posted May 17, 2013 That's a shame I was really wanting Walton Casuals to drop down to the CCL. It does annoy me when teams get a lucky break when they deserve to take the drop. Then next year someone else will get relegated and come down. They seem to of had the Dorking get out of jail card, not that Dorking will have one this year From next season onwards there are three down from both Isthmian Division Ones. That's before reprieves kick in off course so we should, finally, get some movement. In a way it's better for teams in the west of our area as there will only be two down from the Southern League Division Ones. Imagine next season if Godalming & Guildford finish bottom two of SL1(SW), Chertsey & Egham bottom two of SL1© and Chipstead, Walton Casuals and Walton & Hersham finish bottom three of IL 1(S). Seven coming down with only one going up. That'll be a laugh! 1 Krooner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil Baker 816 Posted May 17, 2013 Godalming and Guildford won't be happy I don't think Guildford are too happy as they need a new management team and need to build a new side i guess, and therefore that might have been easier in the Central, but we are looking at it from a point of view that the Southern Central will have a number of sides who will be throwing money at it (by all accounts Dunstable, Royston, Rugby Daventry, plus who knows what Slough will do) and in reality although there is more travelling in the south and west, we have in my opinion a better chance of winning it, which will be our aim... Personally I used to play in that league and really enjoyed it with some nice grounds and nice pitches... Plus it gives is the opportunity for a few nights out in Bristol..... Roll on next season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bomaya 173 Posted May 17, 2013 Good attitude Neil, I like it. I am just annoyed about Walton Casuals surviving. Apart from anything else it means Spennymoor will likely win the Vase again next season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mayor Of Simpleton 112 Posted May 17, 2013 Crazy to put Scarborough in the NPLD1S and Northwich Victoria in the NPLD1N! Should surely be the other way round? Stratford in the Southern League D1 SW doesn't surprise me too much, and probably the right decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beano 56 Posted May 17, 2013 But Scarborough play in Bridlington and Northwich in Flixton, which will have a knock-on in the mileagues The FA use when placing clubs... Only one reprieve so far, which I think is good going. Having said they would promote 14 and then reprieve, I suggest it is a positive thing that The FA have actually promoted 17 clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Clapham 417 Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) I have been involved in this farce since the 90's when the old pyramid steering committee got involved. The whole system is elitist and those in power continue to bale out shit clubs who are and will never go anywhere. The Ryman League kicked out many clubs to the CCL and beyond. NOT WANTED by Turvey etc! We can be happy that we got 2 clubs promoted but, let's be honest, Guernsey were always wanted higher (AFC Wimbledon) and Egham (not wanted in Isthmian years ago) have been been [****!!****]ed off like other "unlikely lads" football wise!. I am fed up with the lip service that CCL people keep passing off as acceptable to the rest of this league and I DEMAND a CCL League Chairman (with this league at heart and not connected to a higher club) and committee who has THIS league at heart and that does not kowtow in the shadows of the FA. I am willing to stand! Anyone else? Edited May 17, 2013 by Chris Clapham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chubby Brown 42 Posted May 17, 2013 Say it how you think Clapton, the CCL really would be in trouble if you were at the helm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobuk 46 Posted May 18, 2013 I don't think Guildford are too happy as they need a new management team and need to build a new side i guess, and therefore that might have been easier in the Central, but we are looking at it from a point of view that the Southern Central will have a number of sides who will be throwing money at it (by all accounts Dunstable, Royston, Rugby Daventry, plus who knows what Slough will do) and in reality although there is more travelling in the south and west, we have in my opinion a better chance of winning it, which will be our aim... Personally I used to play in that league and really enjoyed it with some nice grounds and nice pitches... Plus it gives is the opportunity for a few nights out in Bristol..... Roll on next season... Fair play I wish you luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powelly1 18 Posted May 18, 2013 Another issue for Guildford to overcome. Neil - will this affect you retaining the players you have and attracting others? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
