It's only for a few more weeks Selwyn fans. The rest of you, however....
You'll have to get past Richmond Athletic first (should they choose to aim for promotion)!
Valley FC til I die?
Is that something they'll look at? If they do does that mean ccl winner + upper si contender play off?
Is that something they'll look at? If they do does that mean ccl winner + upper si contender play off?
Yes
last time they played in top league mainland had to pay for them to complete the season as spent all there money on Jeremy brockie! So would they be willing to take that risk again
Is that something they'll look at? If they do does that mean ccl winner + upper si contender play off?
Yes, would be a play-off between the various winners - home and away, if more that one wishes to play in the MPL
Is that something they'll look at? If they do does that mean ccl winner + upper si contender play off?
Yes, would be a play-off between the various winners - home and away, if more that one wishes to play in the MPL
THIS. Anyone know if Richmond have the ambition and means at present?
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last time they played in top league mainland had to pay for them to complete the season as spent all there money on Jeremy brockie! So would they be willing to take that risk again
That's not true. They were being bankrolled by Phil Whitely, who claimed he had a revolutionary data compression technology that was worth billions, but it was all fantasy and he was convicted of a $5.3 million fraud and sentenced to 5 years. He was arrested during the season in 2008 and Richmond were left scrambling to find enough money to pay for transport to Christchurch to play the rest of their games.
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last time they played in top league mainland had to pay for them to complete the season as spent all there money on Jeremy brockie! So would they be willing to take that risk again
That's not true. They were being bankrolled by Phil Whitely, who claimed he had a revolutionary data compression technology that was worth billions, but it was all fantasy and he was convicted of a $5.3 million fraud and sentenced to 5 years. He was arrested during the season in 2008 and Richmond were left scrambling to find enough money to pay for transport to Christchurch to play the rest of their games.
Correct, Richmond played in the MPL in 2007 and 2008 - got relegated at end of 2008 and Jeremy did not turn out for them in 2008.
last time they played in top league mainland had to pay for them to complete the season as spent all there money on Jeremy brockie! So would they be willing to take that risk again
That's not true. They were being bankrolled by Phil Whitely, who claimed he had a revolutionary data compression technology that was worth billions, but it was all fantasy and he was convicted of a $5.3 million fraud and sentenced to 5 years. He was arrested during the season in 2008 and Richmond were left scrambling to find enough money to pay for transport to Christchurch to play the rest of their games.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/91547592/Fraudster...
I was ball boy for every single one of those MPL games, what a team we had! Batram Suri was amazing, Benjamin Totori played about half the games for us before Whitley (and his money) went and was still the top scorer for the league that year from memory. We lost quite a few players for the rest of the season after the arrest, we had 4 or 5 Solomon Islanders who all disappeared and I'm pretty sure the one that stayed was deported for sexual assault.
From what I know, money is looking stronger than 2011 which is when we last considered having a go at the MPL but we don't quite have the same talent all over the park. Still, would be nice to have another crack at it!
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you would certainly be more than welcome in the MPL.
Could be 4 road trips a season
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you would certainly be more than welcome in the MPL.
Could be 4 road trips a season
Can all clubs afford 4 trips to nelson. There are a couple of clubs who you can see struggling with this. Has anyone from nelson/ Richmond league or Marlborough league said they would like to go into play off this year. My understanding was you had to state this before season began. Maybe all white could do some investigation into this v
you would certainly be more than welcome in the MPL.
Could be 4 road trips a season
Can all clubs afford 4 trips to nelson. There are a couple of clubs who you can see struggling with this. Has anyone from nelson/ Richmond league or Marlborough league said they would like to go into play off this year. My understanding was you had to state this before season began. Maybe all white could do some investigation into this v
Four trips to Nelson should not be an issue for Chch clubs considering Suburbs currently have 10 or 11 trips to Christchurch every season..
I can't afford 4 trips to Nelson. I am still recovering from the last one.
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Untrue, once winner confirmed from nelson league they then can make their decision
you would certainly be more than welcome in the MPL.
Could be 4 road trips a season
Can all clubs afford 4 trips to nelson. There are a couple of clubs who you can see struggling with this. Has anyone from nelson/ Richmond league or Marlborough league said they would like to go into play off this year. My understanding was you had to state this before season began. Maybe all white could do some investigation into this v
What's sight without sound? Love without peace? Copulation without conception?
you would certainly be more than welcome in the MPL.
Could be 4 road trips a season
Can all clubs afford 4 trips to nelson. There are a couple of clubs who you can see struggling with this. Has anyone from nelson/ Richmond league or Marlborough league said they would like to go into play off this year. My understanding was you had to state this before season began. Maybe all white could do some investigation into this v
If unsure we can make it up as we go along.
E's Flat Ah's Flat Too
you would certainly be more than welcome in the MPL.
Could be 4 road trips a season
Can all clubs afford 4 trips to nelson. There are a couple of clubs who you can see struggling with this. Has anyone from nelson/ Richmond league or Marlborough league said they would like to go into play off this year. My understanding was you had to state this before season began. Maybe all white could do some investigation into this v
If unsure we can make it up as we go along.
Andy Martin, is that you?
Kotahitanga. We are one.
Can't see Richmond wanting to push for promotion when they've turned down better chances before.
In saying that, it'd be great to see it happen. Nelson should have two teams in the Mainland Premier League.
Can't see Richmond wanting to push for promotion when they've turned down better chances before.
In saying that, it'd be great to see it happen. Nelson should have two teams in the Mainland Premier League.
Have Richmond had a better chance since 2010? This is the strongest team I can think of since then and money was the only reason we didn't push for it then.
The two English imports are both leaving Nelson in the next couple of weeks though, so the run in may not be quite as dominant.
Valley FC til I die?
last time they played in top league mainland had to pay for them to complete the season as spent all there money on Jeremy brockie! So would they be willing to take that risk again
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/91547592/Fraudster...
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What's sight without sound? Love without peace? Copulation without conception?
Can't see Richmond wanting to push for promotion when they've turned down better chances before.
In saying that, it'd be great to see it happen. Nelson should have two teams in the Mainland Premier League.
Have Richmond had a better chance since 2010? This is the strongest team I can think of since then and money was the only reason we didn't push for it then.
The two English imports are both leaving Nelson in the next couple of weeks though, so the run in may not be quite as dominant.
Is it really? This is the same team that lost to Marlborough in the Chatham Cup. Without Hickey and Turner, it'd be a very even Nelson league.
Can't see Richmond wanting to push for promotion when they've turned down better chances before.
In saying that, it'd be great to see it happen. Nelson should have two teams in the Mainland Premier League.
Have Richmond had a better chance since 2010? This is the strongest team I can think of since then and money was the only reason we didn't push for it then.
The two English imports are both leaving Nelson in the next couple of weeks though, so the run in may not be quite as dominant.
Is it really? This is the same team that lost to Marlborough in the Chatham Cup. Without Hickey and Turner, it'd be a very even Nelson league.
With those two it is, without them they're bog standard for Nelson. Would need to recruit heavily to be competitive in Mainland. Doubt we'll have the personnel to win promotion though.
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Imagine there won't be a lot of football on this weekend - Chatham cup and CCL only? Mainland will be sweating on a few Divisions not finishing out the season at this rate
Feeling thankful we play CCL again this weekend as cancellations all round except for CCL and Chatham Cup
Article in stuff says Chang will be back for Canty united.Seriously??? Have they watched the bloke play ccl this year, 2 goals in this league is pretty embarrassing. So over rated it's not funny
Article in stuff says Chang will be back for Canty united.Seriously??? Have they watched the bloke play ccl this year, 2 goals in this league is pretty embarrassing. So over rated it's not funny
Willly was at he chch united match where Daniel Ede bagged 3 of his 20 so far (and he didn't play in first 4.)
Not sure if he stayed 90 minutes but stats don't lie.
Didn't see the game but Selwyn win over Burwood 4-3 after trailing 2-0 early.
Good they got the win, but will need some energy for next few weeks
Round 15 Results
Selwyn 4 Burwood 3
Parklands 1 ChCh United 2
Waimak vs Halswell kicked off at 4pm
Article in stuff says Chang will be back for Canty united.Seriously??? Have they watched the bloke play ccl this year, 2 goals in this league is pretty embarrassing. So over rated it's not funny
Willly was at he chch united match where Daniel Ede bagged 3 of his 20 so far (and he didn't play in first 4.)
Not sure if he stayed 90 minutes but stats don't lie.
What's sight without sound? Love without peace? Copulation without conception?
Article in stuff says Chang will be back for Canty united.Seriously??? Have they watched the bloke play ccl this year, 2 goals in this league is pretty embarrassing. So over rated it's not funny
Willly was at he chch united match where Daniel Ede bagged 3 of his 20 so far (and he didn't play in first 4.)
Not sure if he stayed 90 minutes but stats don't lie.
True it doesn't give full story. None of Selwyn top 5 coach or do any admin for the club.
Round 15 Results
Selwyn 4 Burwood 3
Parklands 1 ChCh United 2
Waimak vs Halswell kicked off at 4pm
FT Waimak 1 Halswell 1
Updated Table
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| Selwyn United | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 52 | 23 | 29 | 36 |
| ChCh United | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 26 |
| Halswell United | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 33 | -2 | 24 |
| Waimak United | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 23 | 3 | 23 |
| Parklands | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 31 | -13 | 12 |
| Burwood | 15 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 46 | -24 | 3 |
Selwyn play ChCh United next Saturday and if United loose then title is Selwyn's.
Other games next Saturday - Parklands vs. Halswell and Waimak vs. Burwood
No CCL games this week.... have to wait longer
Sets up the derby nicely next week then. I'm picking Selwyn to wait another week, Halswell on good run as of late
No CCL games this week.... have to wait longer
Sets up the derby nicely next week then. I'm picking Selwyn to wait another week, Halswell on good run as of late
The Question is now - Where will that game be played? With most of the pitches in Chch having significant water on them and more rain predicted Wed/Thurs and Fri will that mean MPL/CCL/WPL only games again?