Begs the question why they couldn't use that financial clout to make sure that they got clubmark. The warning signs were there.
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The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
Yes poor management it would look like
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Ageing trundler
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Do you need Clubmark to participate in the Durham Cricket League?
The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
We are working towards it but don't yet have it so don't think so
Nope. You do in the NEPL because they get considerable funding from the ECB and they obviously require clubs to have it before receiving anything.
We're on renewing ours.
EGG
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Stockton?
I'm led to believe Brandon have had nearly 18 months to get this sorted and for whatever reason they haven't managed it.
The NEPL are in a no win situation. They refused Esh Winning due to not meeting criteria so I guess they have no choice otherwise double standards for existing teams.
The ripples this will cause may have huge impacts on other leagues. The NEDL must be concerned as they are likely to suffer again
The NEPL are in a no win situation. They refused Esh Winning due to not meeting criteria so I guess they have no choice otherwise double standards for existing teams.
The ripples this will cause may have huge impacts on other leagues. The NEDL must be concerned as they are likely to suffer again
I’ve no idea.
I mean rules are rules, but it seems very harsh to me. One of the best grounds on the circuit, always score very high on pitch markings - yet the NEPL have decided to just dispense of us like a bad smell.
It’s hard not to come to the conclusion that we’ve been hard done to, one misdemeanour in about six years and it’s curtains. It’s even harder now actually to argue against the ‘elitist’ tag.
The league have lost two clubs in one night, three this season - what next? Do they promote three or run with fewer teams next season? I honestly feel like they’ve made the decision to weaken themselves.
Anyway, Rushy has said the following on Facebook:
Bring back the coast league and senior league.
Go back to what made North East cricket so strong in the first place.
You’ve been led wrong, I’ve spoken to a club official and that is definitely NOT true.
Greavsie
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I’ve no idea.
I mean rules are rules, but it seems very harsh to me. One of the best grounds on the circuit, always score very high on pitch markings - yet the NEPL have decided to just dispense of us like a bad smell.
It’s hard not to come to the conclusion that we’ve been hard done to, one misdemeanour in about six years and it’s curtains. It’s even harder now actually to argue against the ‘elitist’ tag.
The league have lost two clubs in one night, three this season - what next? Do they promote three or run with fewer teams next season? I honestly feel like they’ve made the decision to weaken themselves.
Anyway, Rushy has said the following on Facebook:
Bring back the coast league and senior league.
Go back to what made North East cricket so strong in the first place.
You’ve been led wrong, I’ve spoken to a club official and that is definitely NOT true.
Saw Rushy’s comment
Ray Matthews comment was interesting
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Ageing trundler
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Rushy is wicketkeeper?
So is Brandons Clubmark due to run out at the end of this season or has it already ran out??I’ve no idea.
I mean rules are rules, but it seems very harsh to me. One of the best grounds on the circuit, always score very high on pitch markings - yet the NEPL have decided to just dispense of us like a bad smell.
It’s hard not to come to the conclusion that we’ve been hard done to, one misdemeanour in about six years and it’s curtains. It’s even harder now actually to argue against the ‘elitist’ tag.
The league have lost two clubs in one night, three this season - what next? Do they promote three or run with fewer teams next season? I honestly feel like they’ve made the decision to weaken themselves.
Anyway, Rushy has said the following on Facebook:
Bring back the coast league and senior league.
Go back to what made North East cricket so strong in the first place.
You’ve been led wrong, I’ve spoken to a club official and that is definitely NOT true.
Just checked the current Clubmark status and Brandon don't have it. So if my maths is correct they have had a bonus year to get it in place so hence at least 18 months
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SAFC2403
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That thread will be an interesting read over the next few days.
The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
Greavsie
Striker
My mate Ray
Really?
The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
Massive few weeks for local cricket now...knives will be sharpened and there will be plenty of back stabbing from past officialsThat thread will be an interesting read over the next few days.
I do feel for Brandon though and somehow they should have been given a few more months to get is sorted. I think the NEPL have done it now thinking they want time to get 3 teams in in case Brandon didn't get it in on time
robkitchuk
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Most sensible option is a ten team NEPL with the promotion being a play off between DCL and NTSL as normal, with no relegation. Allowing everyone else to function as normal.
eddyfinn
Striker
Simple solution is to promote both top teams (or 2nd place if refused) from DCL and NTSCL they replace Brandon who go into DCL1 then promotion and Relegation from DCL1, DCL2 and NEDCL happen as normal.
I do think another big reform is going to happen though and I do like the idea of the NYSDL format.
I do think another big reform is going to happen though and I do like the idea of the NYSDL format.
robkitchuk
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For the uneducated like myself, what is the NYSD format?
Plus you still have a gap in the NEPL left by Seaham Harbour.
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