Throwing stones from afar kiwifan. If the game last weekend was anything to go by then christchurch united certainly have a long way to go to breeze through the league as you say. personally wasnt impressed by what i saw. Paying players who are only their to pick up a pay cheque isnt always going to win you a league.Not sure why you think selwyn are going backwards and halswell are highly unlikely to push this year, have you got inside knowledge of their teams you can fill us in on?
Halswell being struggling for last few years at bottom of mpl. Now relegated most senior players not playing and surely be hard to attract players. So in need of new players is fairly accurate statement wouldn't you think
Last weekend I'd say Halswell showed they had some nice touches and can certainly finish chances if they get an opportunity. If Selwyn are as strong as last year I can see them opening them up a bit at the back, but Selwyn also have a habit of conceding, which seems to be their downfall. Will make an interesting game there.
Chch Utd will need to improve a lot with their newer players from pre-season if they do want to be up there challenging.
The CCL could have a number of teams that take points off each other, can't see there being one team walking it like Nomads last sea