Mainland Premier League (Part 1)
CU have been to the grand final twice, (yes we lost both, one on penalties tho!), been 3rd once, 4th four times, and last twice. Otago hasn't got higher than fifth. So not too bad is it?
It is sustainable and the only reason the Federations dont support it. Is the fact that say 10 teams at $40,000 is taking money away from their catchment area pot.
Where does the $40K come from? And why ten teams?
8 teams at $20k is much more sustainable. And it must be seen as an investment, not taking money away from your catchment. No relegation for first 4 years.
Apart from the Ede-fest I totally agree. That first para was tops.
Nope.
FC Twenty11 won by default over Woolston Tech
What the? Fine!
Men's Update Table
|
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
Pts |
Ferrymead Bays |
17 |
11 |
5 |
1 |
50 |
19 |
31 |
38 |
Nelson Suburbs |
17 |
9 |
3 |
5 |
39 |
29 |
10 |
30 |
Western |
17 |
8 |
2 |
7 |
24 |
28 |
-4 |
26 |
Woolston Technical |
17 |
7 |
4 |
6 |
28 |
22 |
6 |
25 |
Coastal Spirit |
17 |
6 |
4 |
7 |
23 |
26 |
-3 |
22 |
Halswell United |
17 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
22 |
27 |
-5 |
21 |
Christchurch United |
17 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
16 |
32 |
-16 |
16 |
Nomads United |
17 |
3 |
2 |
12 |
12 |
31 |
-19 |
11 |
Women's Undated Table
Momentum is vital at the end of the season with Nomads having it at the moment having picked up 9 points in the last four round with just one for United. Nomads have scored in all of those games with United only scoring in their first, with Nomads having kept a clean sheet in their last two games against Suburbs and Halswell, so if they keep going on like this then they may avoid the drop.
Momentum is vital at the end of the season with Nomads having it at the moment having picked up 9 points in the last four rounds with just one for United. Nomads have scored in all of those games with United only scoring in their first, with Nomads having kept a clean sheet in their last two games against Suburbs and Halswell, so if they keep going on like this then they may avoid the drop.
From The Press On Line
Their nearest rivals Nelson Suburbs also had a win, but with just four games to go, Bays� eight point lead looks likely to be enough.
Mauricio de Oliveira continues to be unstoppable in front of goal and nabbed another double today for Bays.
He scored on either side of halftime and his second half strike was the winner after Stu Bola scored for Woolston Tech from the penalty spot in the first half.
Simon Gatward-Smith scored Nelson�s only goal in their 1-0 win over Christchurch United.
They beat Halswell 1-0 while Western beat Coastal Spirit 2-1.
In the women�s competition, Western beat University 4-1 and Coastal Spirit beat Halswell 3-0. FC Twenty11 beat Woolston Tech by default.
Results
Men's - Coastal Spirit 1 (Paul Bateson) Western 2 (Sam Miles, Tom Sansom) HT 1-2, Ferrymead Bays 2 (Mauricio de Oliveira 2) Woolston Technical 1 (Stu Bola - pen) HT 1-1, Halswell 0 Nomads 1 (Henry Flood) HT 0-0, Nelson Suburbs 1 (Simon Gatward-Smith) ChCh United 0 HT 0-0.
Women's - Coastal Spirit 3 (Monique Barker 2 Hanley McKnight) Halswell 0 HT 1-0, University 1 (Rachel Shackelton) Western 4 (Dayna Napa 2, Aimee Phillips 2) HT 1-2, FC Twenty11 beat Woolston Tech by default (awarded game 3-0).
Entirely agree:have seen Tech play this season and they always have a squad of 14-15 players:what the hell happened?Particularly disappointing as the Womens League is very tight at the top between Coastal and FC,and this has resulted in FC being handed three easy points,when a closely fought game was on the cards...poor.Hope they throw the book at them...
Apart from the Ede-fest I totally agree. That first para was tops.
Even as a tech man think its very odd that tech could'nt field a team in the womens league. Have to expect some sort of punishment, shame because the team seems to have improved on last year.
He's in goal 'til the end of the season then off to Oz to follow the footballing dream.
Even as a tech man think its very odd that tech could'nt field a team in the womens league. Have to expect some sort of punishment, shame because the team seems to have improved on last year.
Especially with no PDL games on yesterday due to school holidays. I can't believe 25 odd players have left the city for this weekend?
I hear he will need a few more young ones for next week as several regulars are away, school holidays?
Dominic McGarr played his last game in the win over Nelson, he heads off to the USA in a couple of weeks.
From the Nomads v Halswell game on saturday I've heard from both spectators and players that Matt Smith of Halswell gave Stu Cox [the ref] a gob full of f... o..s and only got a yellow, that really gets respect for you as ref, by no one.
Give him a Red and lets all others know it wont be tolerated and what about Mainland Football getting tough on this sort of abuse Stu didn't help that either.
I hear he will need a few more young ones for next week as several regulars are away, school holidays?
Dominic McGarr played his last game in the win over Nelson, he heads off to the USA in a couple of weeks.
From the Nomads v Halswell game on saturday I've heard from both spectators and players that Matt Smith of Halswell gave Stu Cox [the ref] a gob full of f... o..s and only got a yellow, that really gets respect for you as ref, by no one.
Give him a Red and lets all others know it wont be tolerated and what about Mainland Football getting tough on this sort of abuse Stu didn't help that either.
I hear he will need a few more young ones for next week as several regulars are away, school holidays?
Dominic McGarr played his last game in the win over Nelson, he heads off to the USA in a couple of weeks.
From the Nomads v Halswell game on saturday I've heard from both spectators and players that Matt Smith of Halswell gave Stu Cox [the ref] a gob full of f... o..s and only got a yellow, that really gets respect for you as ref, by no one.
Give him a Red and lets all others know it wont be tolerated and what about Mainland Football getting tough on this sort of abuse Stu didn't help that either.
He's in goal 'til the end of the season then off to Oz to follow the footballing dream.
Mainland premier women's league leaders FC Twenty 11 continued their winning ways after Woolston Technical defaulted.
Mainland premier women's league leaders FC Twenty 11 continued their winning ways after Woolston Technical defaulted.
As they say a win is a win. I see that there was a default in the Nelson Division 1 on Saturday as well.�
Not at MPL level. There should be no defaults ever surely? Lower grades I can understand but in the MPL's it's a joke. What would the sponsors think? Why would they bother putting money up for some jackass competition where teams decide where and when they'll turn up? This sets a very bad precedent. Surely Tech could have asked for a deferment? To much hinges on these games at this level such as goal difference etc to allow a default. Totally disrespectful to every other club in the competition and simply not acceptable. This seriously calls in Mainlands ability and commitment to run a fair and viable competition. It will be interesting to see if any further action is taken. I suspect not. Absolute farce. Ronaldoknow2011-07-25 20:04:26