We got nothing but bad attitude for fielding 2x balanced squads last season. Despite it being a good idea on paper I'd not recommend it to anyone else given the lack of support. Interestingly both Mainland FDO's were 100% behind the idea. Had we have run with First XI set up the boys might have got a maximum of 4 tough games all season. I knew before season kick-off that other clubs were sending players up a grade (or two). And the second XI would of played in Div2 meaning players capable of playing Div 1 missed out altogether. IMO bigger clubs have an obligation to get the highest number of players possible into Div 1 level side somewhere between 11-14th Grade.
that FC2011 14's B side is actually the C side. The "A" Team is playing 15's... An example of cause and effect for sure. Heard Howard swapped the team GK's over so I guess that's an attempt by him to get something out of the game.
expect to see that Division regraded after 2 rounds. And given 3 sides didn't want to be there in the first place, one of whom was told on the Tuesday "you are now in Div 1" it's little wonder people give up trying to do the 'right' thing.
6 team groups have been done in the past Gings and seem exceedingly likely this year too. Your division is certainly in line for that I would suggest which would actually solve 1 problem.
moan, whinge etc
On the positive enjoyed all the games (or part games) I watched yesterday.