Back in the Ryman...

[Chris]

According to another's set-up:

 

http://www.tonykempster.btinternet.co.uk/maps06-07.htm

[Martin]

Interesting. Its all speculation but what he suggests does make sense with the one team switching from the Ryman being Wealdstone who would then join Northwood. You have to say that the regionalisation has had a bit of interest at the end of the season as to where everyone might end up.

 

Also interesting that in that "new" Ryman we would only have 4 trips to Essex.

 

His prediction does also have the Southern League avoiding any team relegated from the Conference South which seems unfair.

[HorshamRebel]

Tony still has us in the Ryman, after Monday's results.

 

Maidenhead are now positioned in the Southern.

 

I wonder how right he will end up being.

[Chris]

Would we be better off in the south? Have a feeling the Ryman is going to be very strong next season. With the lot that are up there at the moment and Margate and Bromley (with their new manager) possibly throwing silly money at players?

[Matt]

The Ryman will be VERY strong next season I feel. If Fisher stay down, they'll no doubt be spending big again, along with Heybridge, Margate and possibly Bromley as you mentioned, and Chelmsford will have a lot of money behind them too if Jeff King joins them - they'll be one to watch out for. AFC Wimbledon will no doubt also be a good shout for a championship push.

 

Compare that to the Southern League, which will cost more in travelling, but would probably be a more even league and one where we'd have more chance of survival?

[HorshamRebel]

I guess Tony is also predicting leagues on the current ground situation. If we end up at a different ground other than Windsor that would have a great impact on the league we end up in.

[Ted]

A lot will also depend on playoff places. If Ashford (Mddx) lose out on the playoffs to say Supermarine Swindon, thats one less Ryman candidate.

[Tom]

After this season where ultimately I think we have underperformed, I would like to see us moved to the Southern League.

 

Yes it would mean increased travelling costs but as Matt has said, the likely hood of survival in that league is greater. I guess this has to be balanced with the possibility of progression too, playing in a weaker league any team that gets promoted would be at a disadvantage as their squad would not be used to playing at a higher standard and is possibly more likely to drop straight back down.

[Roger Rebel]

Isit on the cards that Jeff King is moving there?

[GarySTFC]

All the rumours suggest that after seasons of neglect from the people on Canvey Island (Conference attedances of below 500), he's decided to pull his money out of Canvey and it would appear he is going to be involved in some form at Chelmsford.

 

Given the fact he was supposed to be putting in around £15k a week at Canvey, even half of that at Chelmsford would make them a serious force to be reckoned with at this level as with success on the pitch, you'd get people back through the gate. They've proven they can get 1k+ crowds in there for normal league games despite it not being the best of stadiums to watch football from, so perhaps he sees more potential there than at Canvey.

[HorshamRebel]

Gary, that is what was said in the Non League paper.

 

Also, that Chelmsford might be grumbling/complaining about a possible illegal approach.

 

I can't remember the details tho, I left the paper in Slough.

[BFR]

Chelmsford's manager appears to have posted a bit of a thank you and farewell message on their forum. Says thanks to the supporters for all their support but doesn't know where his future lies

[Martin]

I agree that the Ryman league will be stronger and that we might have a better chance in the Southern. But I think I would rather have the bigger crowds and reduced travelling costs that would be associated with the Ryman. Might see us spend more on the playing budget rather than coaches for the players.

[brighton_rebel]

Doesn't the southern have bigger crowds?

The only plus would be going to some different grounds.

[Martin]

It seems the averages are actually favourable compared to our division. But I don't think any increase would offset the cost.

 

High Low Avg

Aylesbury United 827 168 316

Banbury United 588 333 414

Bath City 2268 405 713

Bedford Town 556 357 460

Chesham United 458 195 281

Cheshunt 227 100 136

Chippenham Town 1612 384 668

Cirencester Town 394 127 212

Evesham United 396 179 233

Gloucester City 551 223 358

Grantham Town 523 212 299

Halesowen Town 468 216 355

Hitchin Town 508 146 291

King's Lynn 1821 690 893

Mangotsfield United 661 196 330

Merthyr Tydfil 541 251 403

Northwood 253 127 190

Rugby Town 505 202 271

Salisbury City 1907 494 881

Team Bath 632 82 165

Tiverton Town 796 334 497

Yate Town 710 154 279

[brighton_rebel]

And with ramsgate (cousins home town) and horsham (down the road) being promoted to ryman premier, i'm sending my bribe off now so we can stay in the same league.

[HorshamRebel]

I'm with you on that BR, especially with Horsham's ground literally being down the road for me.

[Staines-upon-Thames Rebel]

Now updated to cover games played up to and including the 22nd April - cant see many if any changes.

[GarySTFC]

There's still a few issues to be sorted out though, some which could affect our bearing, some which won't.

 

Scarborough still listed in the Conference - if they don't come out of administration they'll be demoted

Canvey Island - Lost Jeff King's funding, could demote themselves if another backer cannot be found

Altrincham - Will no doubt fight the 18 point deduction

Cambridge City - Still an uncertain future?

[Ian]

Would be good to renew old acquaintances with Cheshunt!