So 10cc just switching to your Nike cup reference: ive heard nomads are expecting to play players registered as senior nomads players 2013 who did not play in 2013 leagues for nomads (APFA players who played for schools I think). When will mainland make ruling on player eligibility? When they receive official squad lists ( which won't be until just prior to tournament)? Or will they defer it to after tournament and to NZF? What are nomads saying? Letter of the law, not spirit of the law?
Mainland your dealing with so your guess as good as mine! You'd hope/expect they have learned from 2013 shambles with regard to player eligibility so they might be getting their house in order over the summer. That said, nike cup is administered by NZF, so any issues may be directed straight to the top?
Interesting article back in 2012: http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6367874/A-game-of-loyalty-versus-ambition
Chance the rules have been tightened up for 2014?
Crazy to think that for sake of one long shot tournament so much creativity is applied. Energy and focus better spent on decent coaching. Perhaps that's why Bully's own kid is getting his coaching at Burnley setup rather than in-house from his own club?