Karen Browne 576 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 8 hours ago, GRS67 said: I've heard that less than a handful of clubs were interested in playing a cup competition behind closed doors so it's a non starter. Ten clubs ( 7 Premier and 3 Division One) want this competition and a Zoom meeting will be held on Monday night to arrange Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 238 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 44 minutes ago, Karen Browne said: Ten clubs ( 7 Premier and 3 Division One) want this competition and a Zoom meeting will be held on Monday night to arrange Yes, I gather Biggleswade United are one of those Premier Division Club's: Great news. Ten teams (7 Premier, 3 Division One) will compete in a cup competition to be organised by the SSML. The first fixture will be planned for Saturday 10th April with fixtures played on Saturdays with no midweek planned so saving on floodlight costs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRS67 7 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, Karen Browne said: Ten clubs ( 7 Premier and 3 Division One) want this competition and a Zoom meeting will be held on Monday night to arrange There's a change to our 'post season' schedule in April, our home game with Biggleswade United on the 24th has been cancelled due to their participation in a SSML Cup Competition Edited March 18 by GRS67 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karen Browne 576 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 minutes ago, GRS67 said: Ten clubs What utter nonsense, how exactly are they going to work that out? Two groups of five Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 238 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 8 minutes ago, GRS67 said: That's nice.. We WON'T be taking part and only 1of our 6 games has been affected.. Ten clubs What utter nonsense, how exactly are they going to work that out? There's a change to our 'post season' schedule in April, our home game with Biggleswade United on the 24th has been cancelled due to their participation in a SSML Cup Competition GRS67 - How did you feel earlier today when you received a call from Tracey James saying Biggleswade United were cancelling the friendly scheduled for Saturday 24 April at Silver Jubilee Park Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRS67 7 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 8 minutes ago, Rhodes said: GRS67 - How did you feel earlier today when you received a call from Tracey James saying Biggleswade United were cancelling the friendly scheduled for Saturday 24 April at Silver Jubilee Park All fixtures were subject to change so it's fine not a issue Our games with Oxhey, London Colney and Amersham Town go ahead as planned Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 238 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 minutes ago, GRS67 said: Our games with Oxhey, London Colney and Amersham Town go ahead as planned So at least we know that Oxhey Jets, London Colney and Amersham Town are not participating in the Cup competition, perhaps Karen can let us know who the other nine Club's are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLeighton 13 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 10 hours ago, GRS67 said: I've heard that less than a handful of clubs were interested in playing a cup competition behind closed doors so it's a non starter. Just glad that my club have been pro active in sourcing 6 friendlies in April. They'll be clubs running around looking for games to play in April whilst others will be happy to return in July I know which I prefer! I’m glad my club have been proactive as well, by once again still being in the FA Vase after any other Spartan team... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karen Browne 576 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Ten Division Two clubs have applied for a Division Two Cup Competition which will be discussed at Zoom meeting next week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRS67 7 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 hours ago, AlwaysLeighton said: I’m glad my club have been proactive as well, by once again still being in the FA Vase after any other Spartan team... Behind closed doors... Enjoy it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patemondo 17 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Stotfold will be have home and away Saturday friendlies between the 17th April and May 8th. After which the summer work on the pitch will take place hopefully completed by 17th July for pre-season start Quote Link to post Share on other sites
View from the Boundary 6 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 13 hours ago, GRS67 said: All fixtures were subject to change so it's fine not a issue Our games with Oxhey, London Colney and Amersham Town go ahead as planned When/where is the game against Jets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRS67 7 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 34 minutes ago, View from the Boundary said: When/where is the game against Jets? Unfortunately ALL games will be played behind closed doors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 238 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I gather the seven Premier Division Club's competing in the Cup competition are Biggleswade United, Baldock Town, Colney Heath, Dunstable Town, Leverstock Green, Newport Pagnell Town and Harefield United, the three Club's from Division One are Shefford Town & Campton, London Lions and Rayners Lane. I assume it will be the winner of each group play in the Final due to time constraints and not playing midweek, otherwise it could have been the top two in each group qualifying for the Semi Finals and even having a third and fourth place playoff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLeighton 13 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 14 hours ago, GRS67 said: Behind closed doors... Enjoy it! Didn’t realise your Inter-Spartan Cup Games weren’t behind closed doors... hahahaha what a little banter club Edgware are. the leatherhead lip 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big J R 726 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 It's a fiasco !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 238 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 48 minutes ago, Big J R said: It's a fiasco!!!! Big JR - That's putting it mildly however you will know more about Guildford City and Walton & Hersham than us living in Surrey so the thought of one of those Club's visiting Leighton Town on Saturday 17 April in the FA Vase is exciting, albeit behind closed doors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRS67 7 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) 5 hours ago, AlwaysLeighton said: Didn’t realise your Inter-Spartan Cup Games weren’t behind closed doors... hahahaha what a little banter club Edgware are. 😂😂 Is that your best bants 6 hours ago, Rhodes said: I gather the seven Premier Division Club's competing in the Cup competition are Biggleswade United, Baldock Town, Colney Heath, Dunstable Town, Leverstock Green, Newport Pagnell Town and Harefield United, the three Club's from Division One are Shefford Town & Campton, London Lions and Rayners Lane. I assume it will be the winner of each group play in the Final due to time constraints and not playing midweek, otherwise it could have been the top two in each group qualifying for the Semi Finals and even having a third and fourth place playoff. From 10 teams 😂😂😂😂😂 SSML comedy gold! Edited March 19 by GRS67 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRS67 7 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 59 minutes ago, Rhodes said: Big JR - That's putting it mildly however you will know more about Guildford City and Walton & Hersham than us living in Surrey so the thought of one of those Club's visiting Leighton Town on Saturday 17 April in the FA Vase is exciting, albeit behind closed doors. Leighton Town the Leeds of the SSMFL Will no doubt claim they'll have 300 standing outside 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karen Browne 576 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 7 minutes ago, GRS67 said: From 10 teams 😂😂😂😂😂 SSML comedy gold! The other three are Division One clubs STOP PRESS Another Premier Division club has requested a late entry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 238 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 This is rather worrying for the FA Vase and the forthcoming Cup competitions as well as next season, there is talk of a new Covid wave within weeks in the UK due to the sudden sharp rise in infections in Europe, we could soon be back to square one: Fears Europe's Covid third wave could spread to the UK within weeks after AstraZeneca vaccine fiasco (thesun.co.uk) According to The Times, scientific advisers are becoming increasingly concerned that Europe’s third wave could cause a rise in cases in the UK within weeks. A government source told The Times that the rise in Europe was being watched closely, adding: “It’s a fact that when waves one and two hit Europe they hit us afterwards.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLeighton 13 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 15 hours ago, GRS67 said: Leighton Town the Leeds of the SSMFL Will no doubt claim they'll have 300 standing outside 😁 Too right, massive club Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 238 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 17 hours ago, GRS67 said: Leighton Town the Leeds of the SSMFL Not SSML but talking of Leeds, it is a very sad day isn't it 😓 Leeds legend Peter Lorimer dies at the age of 74 after long-term illness | Daily Mail Online Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRS67 7 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 5 hours ago, AlwaysLeighton said: Too right, massive club You clearly missed the sarcasm in my comment.. Just as Leeds fans believe they're the biggest club in the county taking thousands to every game, Leighton Town fans clearly believe they're in the National League taking hundreds to game! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GRS67 7 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 6 hours ago, Rhodes said: This is rather worrying for the FA Vase and the forthcoming Cup competitions as well as next season, there is talk of a new Covid wave within weeks in the UK due to the sudden sharp rise in infections in Europe, we could soon be back to square one: Fears Europe's Covid third wave could spread to the UK within weeks after AstraZeneca vaccine fiasco (thesun.co.uk) According to The Times, scientific advisers are becoming increasingly concerned that Europe’s third wave could cause a rise in cases in the UK within weeks. A government source told The Times that the rise in Europe was being watched closely, adding: “It’s a fact that when waves one and two hit Europe they hit us afterwards.” If the new season is delayed or cancelled we might as well take our ball and go home for good! Covid isn't going anywhere, the only way out of this is the vaccine, lock the borders and only admit those who can prove they have been vaccinated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.