If Ilford and ETFC are not allowed into ryman 2

[meridian]

will they be allowed back into the esl? will they need to re-apply?

 

should they be allowed back?

[lovely stuff]

ETFC ans Ilford havn't officially resigned from the ESL yet.

[Southport - TOWNER]

LS - I didn't start this one!!!

 

[enfieldiansr]

From the secretary of the Ryman tonight. The details will not be available until Wednesday via their website.

[andyetfc]

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meridian said:

should they be allowed back?

Have they done anything wrong in being invited by another league?

[Steph]

Of course they will be allowed back. Which club is going to forgo the 2-300 spectators turning up at a game with all that increased income.

[Southport - TOWNER]

u don't have to re -apply if u have not left

[Colin, Germany]

What is the last possible date for a resignation from the ESL?

[PORTENCROSS]

June 7th - AGM and I confirm that NO ONE has resigned from the League as I write and I must add , we do not want anyone to leave , ALL clubs are truly welcome to go with us in 2004... and if you want a reserve side as well, just say the word as we still intend to run a Reserve Division... Keep the faith folks !!!!

[TB&G]

Do you mean a reserve division for 2004/05 Mr Chairman?

[PORTENCROSS]

Yes, 2004 -2005 ! we have posted all clubs the additions to our rule book which bring us back to the days that we had a reserve division. There will be a League Trophy,( Its a beauty ! ) League Cup and a Reserve Shield and some clubs who dropped their 2nd teams in recent years have intimated their interest. It may not be necessary to play on a "Senior" pitch, an "Intermediate" will do, (though I emphasise that the FA no longer want to retain those designations) so long as we KNOW AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON what pitch the team will play on and we do not expect that to be changed. The F A advocate football for all and we want to accomodate that in Essex and its borders. Keep the Faith !

[Southport - TOWNER]

LC - so will the reserve league be open to only ESL league teams? What about Essex Intermediate?

 

[theabbeyabbott]

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It may not be necessary to play on a "Senior" pitch, an "Intermediate" will do,

My understanding was that TWO current ESL clubs were allowed as voted for at the meeting provided their grounds met the standard. Not ALL.

[PORTENCROSS]

The Essex Intermediate League have their own Reserve Section therefore we would not expect anyone to apply from that quarter. There is also a well established Reserve League in our area the Essex and Herts Bordering Combination, but, I understand that they are only going to have one division, so what happens to those member clubs and others who do not have a league to go to - that's where we come in. Clubs are expected to play on their designated home pitch but those in our League who ground share may have a problem in declaring a ground to play Reserve games on - in case of confusion that is why I said they must declare where their "home" ground will be at the time of application and it will be seriously considered. Clubs who have been members of the ESL in the past are ALWAYS welcome to apply.

[The Invisible Man]

ETFC Board please take note!

[Jim Cunneen]

According to the ryman line ETFC are in Ryman 2 but not ilford.

I dont know!!!

 

slightly drunken behaviour in a brewery comes to mind. Over to you Mr Chairman....

[enfieldiansr]

As usual the Ryman website still hasn't been updated. They seem to deliberately be keeping everyone in the dark.

 

Opinions on the whole restructuring seem to come down firmly on the side of it being a great big balls up.

 

The minority (the Conference and FA) ruling the majority again.

[Beer Sponsor]

Accept the 4th placed club over the 2nd?

 

Has someone in East London been telling porkies?

[PORTENCROSS]

Can you imagine how my Officers and I feel to hear on a Club Call Line that we have lost One club to another League on a "sideways" move, that is not legal, yet, allegedly has been sanctioned by the FA , when we thought we had lost two and none of this has been in writing. The two clubs are "invited" in writing to another league and now can hear on a pay-for phone line that only one is going. So, someone has allowed another League, contrary to Rules to be made up to 16 at the expense of our goodselves who are now 15. Of course, we will endeavour to make up the One and I can assure you I am trying my level best as there are some good clubs out there who are close to our grading and may wish to join us in order to get Football Foundation money to advance.... despite these words, I am, as they say "speechless " !

[The Horse'sMouth]

I'm speechless myself. However, I'm pleased too. I think the fact that we are not actually in Essex is the main reason we have been allowed in and Ilford haven't. I however would like to thank Mr Chairman for 3 great years in the ESL and I hope the league continues for many years to come.

 

THM