SSML Constitution - 2021/2022

[Rhodes]

Is this how Division Two is going to look next season, Sports Shots appear to think so:

2021/2 Spartan South Midlands League: Proposed divisional line ups - Sports Shots

[Rhodes]

On 09/06/2021 at 17:12, Karen Browne said:

Appeals 

Clubs have been informed they were sent misleading information. Appeals are now taking place and are expected to have been heard by the date of the SSML AGM (26 June).

Karen - Did all the appeals come to nothing, I gather one or two were being taken seriously by the FA but most of them, such as Biggleswade United, Newport Pagnell Town and Potton United, were expected to be 'laughed out of Court'. I see you have been very active on another Forum, unlike on this one:

Spartan South Midlands League 21/22 | Page 2 | NonLeagueMatters Forums

[The Stabmonk]

Any truth in the rumour that Penn had appealed their placing in the SML?
 

[Karen Browne]

I have not spoken with all clubs but I am aware of several that have appealed (Penn are not among those that I know of).

Appeals were heard this week and again there are more appeals next week.

Clubs that had their appeals this week have been informed they will be notified next week as to outcomes of their appeals.

[Karen Browne]

Have now been informed by the club that Penn had their appeal his week and will be notified of the outcome next week

[Rhodes]

Karen - You are never very forthcoming are you, you must know far more than you are letting on.

[Rhodes]

I see that results of the numerous appeals are starting to filter through but nothing as yet regarding current and former SSML Club's who were unhappy about their placement. Wallingford Town have successfully appealed against their placement in the Hellenic League Division 1, Horley Town have lost their appeal against a sideways move and will play in the Combined Counties League Premier Division South, Ardley United have had their appeal upheld against their placement in the Hellenic League Premier Division, Histon FC have lost their appeal and will play in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division, Easington Sports have successfully appealed against their placement in the Hellenic League Premier Division, Bourne Town have won their appeal against a sideways move and will remain in the United Counties League Division One and, lastly for now, Congleton Town have won their appeal against a sideways move and will remain in the North West Counties League Premier Division.

[Karen Browne]

Cockfosters won their appeal

Hadley lost their appeal

 

At this time I cannot reveal outcomes of other appeals as the clubs have not made them public

[Karen Browne]

Amersham Town, Penn & Tylers Green and London Tigers have all lost their appeals

[Karen Browne]

Biggleswade United unsuccessful in their appeal

[Rhodes]

2 hours ago, Karen Browne said:

Cockfosters won their appeal

Yes, Cockfosters won't be joining the SSML afterall then, that will leave the Premier Division 'lopsided' with just nineteen Club's:

We received formal notification yesterday by the Football Association that our appeal against a lateral move 2 the Spartan South Midlands League has been upheld. We will continue 2 compete in the Essex Senior League this coming season.

[GRS67]

1 hour ago, Rhodes said:

Yes, Cockfosters won't be joining the SSML afterall then, that will leave the Premier Division 'lopsided' with just nineteen Club's:

We received formal notification yesterday by the Football Association that our appeal against a lateral move 2 the Spartan South Midlands League has been upheld. We will continue 2 compete in the Essex Senior League this coming season.

Won't be the first time the SSML Premier has had a odd number of clubs 

 

I'm guessing Cockfosters sits further East than Hadley who had their appeal refused and will return to the SSML 

[GRS67]

3 hours ago, Karen Browne said:

Cockfosters won their appeal

Hadley lost their appeal

 

At this time I cannot reveal outcomes of other appeals as the clubs have not made them public

That'll be Harefield United then as I know they have appealed and wish to join the Combined Counties League Premier North 

[Rhodes]

 

7 hours ago, Rhodes said:

that will leave the Premier Division 'lopsided' with just nineteen Club's:

Actually that's not the case as Ardley United are joining us:

[Rhodes]

On 25/06/2021 at 04:49, Rhodes said:

Histon FC have lost their appeal and will play in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division

You can't have any sympathy for Histon can you for the shocking way they treated the SSML's 'favourite son' Craig Hammond during the 2009/10 campaign after he left Royston Town and prior to joining Cambridge City where he scored goals for fun, taking the Club to the Southern League Premier Division Play Offs twice and FA Cup First Round proper in 2012/13.

[Karen Browne]

Received today 

Hi Karen,

Please find details requested below.

Could I please request our club name is Milton Keynes College Football Academy.

[View from the Boundary]

On 25/06/2021 at 15:34, GRS67 said:

That'll be Harefield United then as I know they have appealed and wish to join the Combined Counties League Premier North 

Haven't seen this confirmed anywhere, is this true? Shame if so.

[Karen Browne]

In my conversation with Harefield United I was told that they had not appealed. And with all appeals now heard it looks like the case

[GRS67]

23 hours ago, Karen Browne said:

In my conversation with Harefield United I was told that they had not appealed. And with all appeals now heard it looks like the case

They told me they have been trying to get into the Combined Counties League for the last two years and can't understand why they haven't been moved laterally especially given ST Panteleimon who as it stands are playing at Enfield Town 

So with no further appeals pending it looks like the CCL North will be going ahead with just 18 clubs, looks like they'll be a minimum of midweek games which can only be good for all clubs especially Edgware with regards to travel

[Rhodes]

On 28/06/2021 at 20:37, Karen Browne said:

Could I please request our club name is Milton Keynes College Football Academy.

Wasn't that what we had from the beginning, do we know who the Club's Manager and Chairman are as they play their cards very close to their chest on social media.

[Rhodes]

So is this the final Constitution that is being put before before the SSML AGM on Saturday, all appeals failed miserably apart from Cockfosters and Ardley United: 

 

PREMIER DIVISION (20 teams)

Ardley United, Arlesey Town, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos, Baldock Town, Broadfields United, Crawley Green, Dunstable Town, Flackwell Heath, Hadley, Harefield United, Harpenden Town, Holmer Green, Leighton Town, Leverstock Green, London Colney, Milton Keynes Irish, New Salamis, Oxhey Jets,  Risborough Rangers, Tring Athletic

 

DIVISION ONE (20 teams)

Amersham Town,  Ampthill Town, Bedford, Buckingham Athletic, Burton Park Wanderers, Irchester United, Kidlington Reserves, Langford, Letchworth Garden City Eagles, London Tigers, Long Crendon, Northampton Sileby Rangers, Penn & Tylers Green, Raunds Town, Rushden & Higham United, Shefford Town & Campton, Stotfold, Thame Rangers, Wellingborough Whitworth, Winslow United

 

DIVISION TWO (18 teams)

Aston Clinton,  Berkhamsted Raiders, Berkhamsted Comrades, Bovingdon, Buckingham United, Codicote, Eynesbury United, Little Paxton Rangers, Milton Keynes College Football Academy, MK Gallacticos, New Bradwell St Peter, Old Bradwell United, Pitstone & Ivinghoe, Risborough Rangers Development, Sarratt, The 61FC (Luton), Totternhoe, Tring Corinthians AFC

[Karen Browne]

Announced at the AGM this morning that due to their sponsors pulling out Little Paxton Rangers will not be taking part this season

[Rhodes]

Karen - That's disappointing to hear, an odd number of Club's in a Division is never ideal is it and makes your job harder. What else came out of the AGM this morning out of interest, I expect it is all over now bar the shouting.

[Rhodes]

Karen - So is this the signed sealed and delivered Constitution for the 2021/22 campaign: 

 

PREMIER DIVISION (20 teams)

Ardley United, Arlesey Town, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos, Baldock Town, Broadfields United, Crawley Green, Dunstable Town, Flackwell Heath, Hadley, Harefield United, Harpenden Town, Holmer Green, Leighton Town, Leverstock Green, London Colney, Milton Keynes Irish, New Salamis, Oxhey Jets,  Risborough Rangers, Tring Athletic

 

DIVISION ONE (20 teams)

Amersham Town,  Ampthill Town, Bedford, Buckingham Athletic, Burton Park Wanderers, Irchester United, Kidlington Reserves, Langford, Letchworth Garden City Eagles, London Tigers, Long Crendon, Northampton Sileby Rangers, Penn & Tylers Green, Raunds Town, Rushden & Higham United, Shefford Town & Campton, Stotfold, Thame United Reserves, Wellingborough Whitworth, Winslow United

 

DIVISION TWO (17 teams)

Aston Clinton,  Berkhamsted Raiders, Berkhamsted Comrades, Bovingdon, Buckingham United, Codicote, Eynesbury United, Milton Keynes College Football Academy, MK Gallacticos, New Bradwell St Peter, Old Bradwell United, Pitstone & Ivinghoe, Risborough Rangers Development, Sarratt, The 61 FC (Luton), Totternhoe, Tring Corinthians AFC

[Karen Browne]

4 hours ago, Rhodes said:

Karen - So is this the signed sealed and delivered Constitution for the 2021/22 campaign: 

 

PREMIER DIVISION (20 teams)

Ardley United, Arlesey Town, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos, Baldock Town, Broadfields United, Crawley Green, Dunstable Town, Flackwell Heath, Hadley, Harefield United, Harpenden Town, Holmer Green, Leighton Town, Leverstock Green, London Colney, Milton Keynes Irish, New Salamis, Oxhey Jets,  Risborough Rangers, Tring Athletic

 

DIVISION ONE (20 teams)

Amersham Town,  Ampthill Town, Bedford, Buckingham Athletic, Burton Park Wanderers, Irchester United, Kidlington Reserves, Langford, Letchworth Garden City Eagles, London Tigers, Long Crendon, Northampton Sileby Rangers, Penn & Tylers Green, Raunds Town, Rushden & Higham United, Shefford Town & Campton, Stotfold, Thame United Reserves, Wellingborough Whitworth, Winslow United

 

DIVISION TWO (17 teams)

Aston Clinton,  Berkhamsted Raiders, Berkhamsted Comrades, Bovingdon, Buckingham United, Codicote, Eynesbury United, Milton Keynes College Football Academy, MK Gallacticos, New Bradwell St Peter, Old Bradwell United, Pitstone & Ivinghoe, Risborough Rangers Development, Sarratt, The 61 FC (Luton), Totternhoe, Tring Corinthians AFC

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