observer wrote:
Are there any other National Leagues in the World that don't have the highest ranking teams included?
Decisions like this make NZ Football a laughing stock - at least Declan's kids had to earn their place in the National League through consitently high finishes in the Central League.
Similar but almost 360 degree different. Many countries in Europe that have reserve teams in their 2nd tier, don't allow those reserve sides to be promoted even if they win the 2nd tier comp. So technically the highest ranked sides may not be in the top tier the next season.
The Netherlands in 2022 suspended mandatory promotion and relegation for five to 10 years, between it's 2nd & 3rd tiers. Meaning the 4 Jong (reserve or U23) teams in the 2nd tier effectively can't be relegated. But that's more to do with the 3rd tier being amateur, and clubs at that level struggling to morph into pro clubs in the 2nd tier.
https://covid.fabriciano.mg.gov.br/official-origin/dutch-second-division-all-about-the-keuken-kampioen-divisie-1764797866
...........the inclusion of Jong teams can sometimes create debates about fairness and competitive balance. Some argue that these teams have an unfair advantage because they can draw on the resources and training facilities of their parent clubs. Others believe that they provide valuable opportunities for young players to develop and contribute to the overall quality of Dutch football.
And I'm pretty sure Declan left Wests/Ole, when the Handy Prem was still operating??
So it was just Tee Dubs in the Welly region playing NL.
He never had the opportunity to qualify Wests from Central League to NL under the current format.
The Netherlands in 2022 suspended mandatory promotion and relegation for five to 10 years, between it's 2nd & 3rd tiers. Meaning the 4 Jong (reserve or U23) teams in the 2nd tier effectively can't be relegated. But that's more to do with the 3rd tier being amateur, and clubs at that level struggling to morph into pro clubs in the 2nd tier.
https://covid.fabriciano.mg.gov.br/official-origin/dutch-second-division-all-about-the-keuken-kampioen-divisie-1764797866
...........the inclusion of Jong teams can sometimes create debates about fairness and competitive balance. Some argue that these teams have an unfair advantage because they can draw on the resources and training facilities of their parent clubs. Others believe that they provide valuable opportunities for young players to develop and contribute to the overall quality of Dutch football.
And I'm pretty sure Declan left Wests/Ole, when the Handy Prem was still operating??
So it was just Tee Dubs in the Welly region playing NL.
He never had the opportunity to qualify Wests from Central League to NL under the current format.