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The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
Teams that throw money at it will have a short term impact but this is not a sustainable option.
Cricketers these days are very mercenary they will follow the pay master. Things will even out after the first couple of years.
Yes Burnmoor will piss the Durham league
magcatcherhutch
Midfield
this is a new start at silky hopefully i can juggle around the raw talent ive seen at nets and get the lads performing to their best ..
recon ive 4 or 5 real good youngans who just need motivating in the right way ..
along with the regulars and me with andrew robson we can hold our own but more important enjoy a game of cricket on a sat afternoon win lose or draw they can come off pitch sayiing to themselves well i gave it a real go today and enjoyed it ..
its all about compleating in sport thats my veiw anyway if you win thats great but every team in the new league cant win every game if they do well good luck they deserve to win leagues ...
mickonline
Winger
South North/Blaydon for NEPL
Brandon for NEPL2
Agree Bournmoor are going to be strong in the DCL but don't count out Kimblesworth or even Esh Winning if they replace the players they have lost.
The thing that bothers me slightly is if Bournmoor do win the league, will they be promoted. If they turn it down in the first year where will that leave the DCL?
Brandon for NEPL2
Agree Bournmoor are going to be strong in the DCL but don't count out Kimblesworth or even Esh Winning if they replace the players they have lost.
The thing that bothers me slightly is if Bournmoor do win the league, will they be promoted. If they turn it down in the first year where will that leave the DCL?
Former Player
Full Back
They CANNOT be promoted. If and only if it is agreed promotion into the NEPL Division 1 can only happen at the end of the 2014 season. The NEPL & DCL have not agreed to any Promotion as yet. There are still quite a few issues to be sorted.
wayne entwhistle no9
Winger
Anybody know if NEPL div2 teams can sign a player who is in Durhams squad.
The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
mickonline
Winger
Do I detect a disgruntled Senior League official/player?
The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
Won't speak for the lad but he certainly has no axe to grind
Former Player
Full Back
There is no NEPL Div 2. Its Premier League & 1st Division.
Yes any NEPL team in either the Premier or 1st Division can sign a Durham Player.
1st Division teams can also sign an Academy Player.
Hope this answers your question.
I'm with a team in NEPL Div 1 so why would I have an axe to grind?
Sorry if it came across like that but no i don't. Just trying to keep you up to date with the correct information.
No relegation from NEPL into DCL until the end of the 2014 season if everything is agreed between NEPL & DCL.
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wayne entwhistle no9
Winger
Cheers for answering that former player.
Former Player
Full Back
The way I understand Promotion from DCL into NEPL should work (if agreed) is this: -
2013 Season all 26 teams in DCL play each other once. At the end of the season the League splits into 2 Divisions.
2014 Season DCL 1st Division is 14 Teams and Division 2 is 12 Teams. At the end of the Season top 2 teams in 1st Division should be promoted into NEPL Division 1 with no relegation from NEPL. (This will increase NEPL Div 1 to 12 Teams the same as all the Leagues).
After this Promotion / Relegation should commence.
Hope this helps.
2013 Season all 26 teams in DCL play each other once. At the end of the season the League splits into 2 Divisions.
2014 Season DCL 1st Division is 14 Teams and Division 2 is 12 Teams. At the end of the Season top 2 teams in 1st Division should be promoted into NEPL Division 1 with no relegation from NEPL. (This will increase NEPL Div 1 to 12 Teams the same as all the Leagues).
After this Promotion / Relegation should commence.
Hope this helps.
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Harry Lime
Guest
To keep things moving forward I'd like to see any team that refuses promotion after finishing top of their league relegated to the lowest possible division. The reason the pyramid system fell apart in the first place was the refusal of teams to progress up the leagues.
The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
Don't agree with this
If a team feels that is their limit and don't want to risk over extending that's up them. There are plenty more ambitious clubs let them try and overtake them
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Harry Lime
Guest
Why should one or two "big fish" clubs spoil it for everyone else? Clubs need to adapt if we don't want a situation in the future where local cricket has to be overhauled again due to some clubs stubborness.
Like it not, it's either all or none or the whole thing falls apart again and I'd hate to see more leagues die because of one or two clubs stamping their feet.
SAFC2403
Striker
Does anyone know about promotion INTO the DCL from NEDL?
I know there is a 2 year grace period for promotion and relegation in DCL but does that extend downwards as well.
I dont know why the durham board didnt just take control of all leagues and make the whole lot div 1 downards(or prem downwards) and have compulsory promotion and relegation between them.
I know there is a 2 year grace period for promotion and relegation in DCL but does that extend downwards as well.
I dont know why the durham board didnt just take control of all leagues and make the whole lot div 1 downards(or prem downwards) and have compulsory promotion and relegation between them.
Former Player
Full Back
I believe Promotion / Relegation will become compulsory once the new set up is established (this may take 3 to 4 years to happen). The only thing that will prevent promotion will be the standard of the facilities not being acceptable to League you will move to. This is something which will be sorted when the NEPL & DCL meet to discuss this.
The powers that be fully understand that having the right to refuse Promotion was one of the main reasons why the Pyramid System failed (as well as the DSCL refusing to relegate a club).
The people at Durham Cricket Board will ensure that recreational cricket in Durham moves forward in a positive mode that will hopefully thrive over the coming years.
The Voice Of Reason
Heaven Branch
The " big fish " clubs will surely want promotion tho
It fairness I think this will sort it out
The no promotion or relegation time will allow clubs to sort out their ambition and decide where they think they can go
spitfire
Striker
What do you reckon of the chances this year then? I'm going to pop round at some point in the season when i am back up visiting. I'll come and introduce meself. I'm sure there are still some old faces around i know. I take it the bar is still open during matches then?
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