Cap Football End of Season Review

Cap Football End of Season Review

Did anyone go on tuesday? bobboltontawa22009-10-15 19:07:05

Only thing I've heard Bob is that the Nike Cup in the Wellington region will be a College-only competition.

Is it true that 15th grade run by schools this year has been a stunning success?

Yes to all the above and also it is true that schools do a fantastic job of running soccer, much better than any club.

so can someone say what happned (not college stuff)

From memory, and remember this was DISCUSSED and not AGREED in any way, shape or form.  These notes are my reflection of discussions, and in no way reflect the actual opinion or intent of Capital Football in any manner whatsoever.  Also happy to be corrected by anybody else who was there.

1.  PROMOTION/RELEGATION:  Much discussion around the format of the playoff system for the Central League.  More or less unanimous agreement that a playoff format was less than appropriate, automatic relegation and promotion was more acceptable given past experience and track history of what actually happens. (Challenger winning promotion)  Main concern was Clubs that may have won the right to be promoted, not being in a position to make the jump from a financial or skill perspective.
RESULT: Capital Football to consider feedback and discuss with Central if they feel it is an appropriate direction to take.

2.  STACKING:  Angst abound regarding Teams playing Central League players in Premier League matches in the same weekend when possible. (1st on Sat vs Prems on Sun)  Understandable shock and dismay by most clubs that a fellow club would consider doing such a thing, unethical, poor form, it's just not cricket.  General agreement that it was inappropriate to stack, but the rules do allow the 'regrading' of 3 players each weekend.  Suggestion to play Central League matches on the same afternoon as Premier league matches when both sides from the same club are at home.  Met with mixed response from all clubs present.
RESULT: Capital Football to consider feedback.

3.  SOCIAL LEAGUE ENTRY:  Questions raised as to why a new team joining the Capital Football League has to start at the bottom and work their way up.  Suggestion to allow clubs to decide whether a team is 'social' or 'sociially competitive', and allow a mid point entry into Capital 5 or 6 for the competitive teams, rather than Capital 15 for all.
RESULT: Capital Football to consider feedback but looks like a favorable solution and quick win.

4.  LAST SEASONS LEAGUE AND CUP STRUCTURE:  All agreed it worked well, and should be persevered with for next season.  Only reservation was some clubs decided to pull the pin early and default games during the cup when they were out of the running for the Big Cup.  Gasps of horror ensued that fellow clubs would consider doing that after all of the whinging about lack of playing time last season.  Beggars belief.  Those clubs need to take a long hard look at those teams who default and don't just deny 11 players a game, but 22 or more.
RESULT: Capital Football to consider feedback but looks favorable to stay as is.

5.  LACK OF PADDOCKS:  The usual.  Not enough, too many teams etc.  Jamie Cross made it very clear than even a Sunday League would not resolve the pitches issue, as they will be closed regardless following rain whether it is a Saturday or a Sunday.  24 hours without a miracle worker won't have the paddock ready in time.

General round the room appreciation for Capital Footballs efforts in 2009.  That's all from memory, I may recall more if you have a specific question....

sounds like you have a good memory.

 Kudos to Capital Football.

just had the review of the review at CF. The big question was - where was Ken?

Is that a blanket generalisation Smithy? If so I would have to totally 100% disagree. Not with the point that schools do a fantastic job, but the 2nd part about them doing a better job than any club. Just put in my view and probably a topic for another forum. Ronaldoknow2009-11-30 22:20:31

I vaguely suspect sarcasm Ron.

  Ronaldoknow2009-11-30 22:24:45

In Auckland.

  trying to raise some capital for a listing.  Checked out the viaduct too, quite busy for a monday

What you can expect to pay more for next year

-yellow/red where dissent is involved

-not calling in a result on time ($20)

-colour clashes

-not meeting Prem Lge ground requirements

-not writing legibly on the team card (full names etc)

-Team mgmt abusing the officials

-playing an ineligible player

-inter-fed transfers during the season

 

Prob some others too

what are the ground requirements? specifics?

You must have one.

we're borderline too, we have half a pitch and half a cricket wicket, does that count?

well not ground requirements. Just ropes and all that jazz. Some kids or Bryan Blellock to chase the balls etc.

Players (apart from those in club first teams) pay and play. Do refs/linos get paid for been abused and dish out cards so players can pay more money? The only people who get paid in the game are office people earning some sort of living out of football.

I think schools should gtfo and keep it mid week like some of the hutt schools do. I only played for Tawa (socially) when i was too old to play regional league for Wests where I had played all my junior footy. I didnt get along with any of them tawa folk anyway and hold a mad grudge til this very day

I hear there is automatic relegation from CL.

That might make Palmy North Marist a bit nervous.

Early front runners to win CL seem to be Miramafia and the Bubbles. Both recruiting strongly.

Wests are an unknown - depends how many Dutchies or Americans they bring in - but the new supercoach certainly has all the paperwork to do well.

Sounds like Lower Hutt might lose a couple of key players, which could hurt them.

Who knows what Taranaki are up to. Or Napier for that matter, although both should be good enough to avoid relegation you'd think.

Wairarapa will either be decent or terrible, depending on whether their cast of imports returns. Could win it or could go down.

Tawa have been quiet, but maybe that's because I don't hang out enough with BobBolton to get the inside word. I can see them in a dogfight with Palmy North Marist and a couple of other teams near the bottom.

nzyido2010-01-13 18:23:08