From the latest SSML Minutes

[Karen Browne]

6. Season 2012-2013

 

6.1. Baldock Town (Herts County League champions) intimated that they had withdrawn their application for promotion to the competition next season.

 

6.2. The committee agreed to recommend that Codicote (also of the Herts County League) who finished in a promotion position, be accepted into Division 1 subject to meeting the facilities requirements and ratification by the Football Association.

 

6.3. A firm application had been received from Southall (Middlesex County League) but no decision could be taken until the club’s season ends, a promotion place is secured and they are given FA approval. The club ground-share with Hanwell Town

 

6.4. The committee agreed to recommend that Tring Corinthians’ re-election application to Division Two be accepted and also that a reserve side be admitted to the Reserve Section.

 

6.5. The committee also agreed to recommend that MK Wanderers be re-elected to Division Two. However the standard of their match day administration was noted with concern and it was agreed that should they finish in a relegation position at the end of season 2012-2013, re-election would be subject to a vast improvement in this respect.

 

6.6. Correspondence from Royston Town indicated that they wished to place a Reserve side in Division One. As intimated in the April minutes (10.5), the FA continue to express their disapproval of reserve teams competing at Step 6 and after discussion of the issue, it was agreed that Royston’s application be refused.

 

6.7. It was agreed that Wolverton Town should be recommended for acceptance into Division 2 subject to the club meeting the facilities requirements.

 

6.8. It was agreed that Winslow United’s request for promotion from Division 2 be reviewed when other issues become clear.

 

6.9. Letchworth Garden Eagles and West End had withdrawn their applications and there had been no further contact from Luton Sporting Club.

 

7. Constitution of Divisions 2012-13

 

7.1. These could not be drawn up before 26^th May due to circumstances outlined below in Minute 4.4.

 

 

4.4. Mr Burns reported on the latest Step 5/6 meeting. The constitution of the Feeder Leagues for next season could not be finalised until it was known what was happening to clubs higher up in the pyramid, some of whom might be subject to reprieves. There was a possibility that the Spartan South Midlands League might be allocated Ware if they failed to gain a reprieve from relegation from the Ryman Isthmian League Division 1 (North). No decision would be made before 26^th May. As part of the Respect Campaign, the FA would be setting a fine for clubs at Step 5 and below next season after they had run up 15 offences (cautions and dismissals) for dissent and abusive language. A further penalty would follow after 20 offences etc. Costings were being worked out for Feeder League Referee Assessor Schemes and the FA was looking at a pooling system for appointments and assessments at Step 5. An increase in funding from the Football Stadium Improvements Fund was now a distinct possibility. Among new projects coming under consideration were irrigation and rain harvesting schemes. Budweiser were also looking at giving grants at Steps 5, 6 and 7.

[BUFC]

 

6.6. Correspondence from Royston Town indicated that they wished to place a Reserve side in Division One. As intimated in the April minutes (10.5), the FA continue to express their disapproval of reserve teams competing at Step 6 and after discussion of the issue, it was agreed that Royston’s application be refused.

 

Does this mean Chesham are being kicked out?

[Savagebee]

[domcassells]

hmmm, I thought Souhall had applied to the Combined Counties League, Can you apply for CCL and SSML?

[Savagebee]

hmmm, I thought Souhall had applied to the Combined Counties League, Can you apply for CCL and SSML?

 

They have and not sure

[domcassells]

Yeah just spoke with my contacts, there is an aplication to both.

 

We need to kickstart the debate. Which league is better?

[BUFC]

Yeah just spoke with my contacts, there is an aplication to both.

 

We need to kickstart the debate. Which league is better?

 

SSML without a doubt.

[krafty]

6.6. Correspondence from Royston Town indicated that they wished to place a Reserve side in Division One. As intimated in the April minutes (10.5), the FA continue to express their disapproval of reserve teams competing at Step 6 and after discussion of the issue, it was agreed that Royston’s application be refused.

 

Does this mean Chesham are being kicked out?

 

....... and St Albans City?

[domcassells]

Yeah just spoke with my contacts, there is an aplication to both.

 

We need to kickstart the debate. Which league is better?

 

SSML without a doubt.

 

Based on?

[BUFC]

6.6. Correspondence from Royston Town indicated that they wished to place a Reserve side in Division One. As intimated in the April minutes (10.5), the FA continue to express their disapproval of reserve teams competing at Step 6 and after discussion of the issue, it was agreed that Royston’s application be refused.

 

Does this mean Chesham are being kicked out?

 

....... and St Albans City?

 

Going to Capital league