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Post by kevinb on Nov 3, 2011 12:20:24 GMT 1
I know, I know, they're not here anymore but I think it warrants a mention and not only in what appears to me my main role in my "insipid little life", according to some, but the announcement below from St Neots really made me laugh. How the hell can "BIG" Clubs like St Neots and "nearly" Kings Lynn not be able to "support" a Reserve side? Beggars belief. ;D ;D From the St Neots Official Website:
It is with regret that St Neots Town FC is no longer in a position to support a Reserve Team within the current football structure at the Club and as such is withdrawing the Reserves from the Peterborough Football league with immediate effect.
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Post by Grissles Oleary on Nov 3, 2011 14:15:57 GMT 1
In reply to your posting you insipid little man,don't really mean that bit Kevin but i just like writing it,i did reply to a post on the St Neots forum by telling them they could get in touch with our reserve management team for any advice they can give.No matter what size club i don't think they should run without a reserve side,with all that comps we play in you need a bigger squad to call on,reserves seem like a squad extension to me.
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Post by hillgrounder on Nov 4, 2011 0:10:26 GMT 1
The thing is Grizzles like a lot of clubs we all know St Neots run/ran 2 different sides. There was no cohesion between the first team and reserves, if Dennis want's a player for a particular position, he doesnt look in the Reserves he goes out and get's one from somewhere. I dont think this is a financial decision at all, I just think they found the Reserve side served no purpose, cos they werent using any players from there to fill gaps in the first team when they appeared, IMHO  |
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Post by raw on Nov 4, 2011 0:32:10 GMT 1
I personally think you might be near the truth with that post Hillgrounder.
Dont think finances are anything to do with it.
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Post by dreamteam on Nov 4, 2011 11:37:49 GMT 1
The thing is Grizzles like a lot of clubs we all know St Neots run/ran 2 different sides. There was no cohesion between the first team and reserves, if Dennis want's a player for a particular position, he doesnt look in the Reserves he goes out and get's one from somewhere. I dont think this is a financial decision at all, I just think they found the Reserve side served no purpose, cos they werent using any players from there to fill gaps in the first team when they appeared, IMHO our first team squad is quite big ie 18/20 players and as yet this season we have never had enough injuries to bring any reserves in so that's not the case hillgrounder. the youth and reserves are always given opportunities to develop in friendlies and the Hunts and Hinchinbrooke cups. the problem as I see it was the reserves were not supporting the first team with the quality of player needed for cover, there were none that could of filled in even if needed, so what's the point. If we are being beaten 5-0 by teams 3 steps below the first team how would these players help a team trying to get out of step 4. |
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Post by andy on Nov 4, 2011 12:00:22 GMT 1
I think it's more to do with the league not being the cakewalk they expected, therefore not being the easy route to competitive, Step 6 football.
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Post by dreamteam on Nov 4, 2011 12:08:26 GMT 1
I think it's more to do with the league not being the cakewalk they expected, therefore not being the easy route to competitive, Step 6 football. If you don't have the players its not a cakewalk,I don't believe we folded as we cannot win the league its more to do with its not supporting the first team. so it needs to be re addressed. |
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Post by andy on Nov 4, 2011 12:41:33 GMT 1
How can it be addressed to support the first team?
It will be too big a step from whatever division the reserves are in to the first team. I think that's half the reason Stamford don't have a reseve side.
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Post by delboy on Nov 4, 2011 13:07:48 GMT 1
Have to admit Eynesbury Rovers will now be in a strong position to gain promotion from Division 1 as many St Neots Town Reserves players will now make the short trip across town to join them. This can only be a huge boost to Eynesbury.
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Post by Grissles Oleary on Nov 4, 2011 14:20:08 GMT 1
But it will be a kick in the teeth for the Eynesbury players though if they do.  |
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Post by kevinb on Nov 4, 2011 16:58:37 GMT 1
3rd time lucky next season then, when it's re-addressed yet again! Big Club my a**e!! Team, yes, Club, no!
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Post by Grissles Oleary on Nov 4, 2011 17:45:49 GMT 1
Or will it be a case that St Neots hold on to the reserves registrations,therefore they will be dual registered and can be called back at any time?  |
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Post by snowman on Nov 4, 2011 19:12:57 GMT 1
just a hunch but could it be linked to Rushden & Diamonds?
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Post by footywatcher on Nov 6, 2011 14:38:18 GMT 1
just a hunch but could it be linked to Rushden & Diamonds? ..... watch this space |
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Post by Grissles Oleary on Nov 6, 2011 16:05:57 GMT 1
I thought Kettering had taken over their ground,or are you hinting at another Doc Martin scenario? |
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