By the tone of Ronaldoknow's regular mis-timed pot shots (just like his own shooting, some might say) at Tech Cashmere merger he is clearly worried by the latent potential of the club. He has good reason, looking at combined junior numbers, pathway to senior football and proven performance at top end. However let's not forget 3 slumbering will-be-giants clubs: 1) Dutch-influenced FC Twenty 11 - massive juniors; heaps of natural ethnic talent; growing corporate base; 2) Halswell-Selwyn: likely to merge eventually, lots of Pommie expats; growing growing growing + Lincoln students; 3) Waimak - potential powerhouse; that will probably end up sucking in Blenheim the way its going. Not to mention future Nomads-Papanui-Burwood-Parklands-St Albans-Western configurations. Looks to me like Coastal fear being left out. Good luck merging with Bays/Burwood/Parklands!
As to grounds, some surprises in store...
As to grounds, some surprises in store...
Not at all worried about other mergers, sorry. The more the merrier. Don't want my club to be the best simply because of the poor quality of the opposition, as this does nothing for football. I much prefer well equipped and resourced clubs battling it out at the elite level as this is what will drive the sport forward locally and nationally. Bring it on I say. I was merely pointing out some of the difficulties that these mergers are and will be facing through my own observations and experience, limited as it is. As for my regular mistimed pot shots, I prefer to set them up and leave others to the glory 