Graham Hart Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I would like to propose that the League Cup (three games to get to the final) be started after the new year so that all clubs have something to play for in the second half of the season. Any seconders ? I welcome your comments. The proposal has to be with the League by tomorrow's end, so very little time to debate. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, Graham Hart said: I would like to propose that the League Cup (three games to get to the final) be started after the new year so that all clubs have something to play for in the second half of the season. Any seconders ? I welcome your comments. The proposal has to be with the League by tomorrow's end, so very little time to debate. Thank you. Sounds like a good idea to me. Play the first two rounds of the Percy Stephens/Arthur Pearce Cup before Christmas and start the divisional cups after Christmas. Still draw the ties at the AGM or before the season starts and if two drawn teams have a free date, are willing to bring the game forward, and have a referee or someone willing to do it available then with the league's permission it can be brought forward but mainly played in the New Year is a cracking suggestion. It will stop the season going stale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bartlam Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 17 minutes ago, Graham Hart said: I would like to propose that the League Cup (three games to get to the final) be started after the new year so that all clubs have something to play for in the second half of the season. Any seconders ? I welcome your comments. The proposal has to be with the League by tomorrow's end, so very little time to debate. Thank you. Graham, have you put your idea forward to David James? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hart Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 No B_D - Not yet as I assume I need a seconder. When I do, I aim to contact him immediately. Proposed by Constantine, seconded by ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bartlam Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Rule 20.b Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be submitted to the Secretary by 28th February in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 31st March and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary by 14th April. The proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall be circulated to Clubs with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if a majority of those present and entitled to vote and voting are in favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hart Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 21 hours ago, Willow Tree said: Sounds like a good idea to me. New Year is a cracking suggestion. It will stop the season going stale. That's what I thought Willow Tree, but no one else it seems. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendronOfficial Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Great idea! Keeps interest in competitions for teams who would have nothing to play for else. May just be a coincidence or an inaccurate observation, but it tends to be after Christmas when teams struggle for players? Maybe because they realise their side isn't really playing for anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hart Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 My thoughts exactly W O. At this time of writing though, there are only two and a half hours left for a club to second my proposal and put it in writing. Message me privately if you so wish, but it has to be with the league secretary in writing by midnight tonight. I need a seconder fast if it is to be put to the Clubs at the AGM for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobjfh Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Graham - has it been confirmedthat you need a seconder?? I thought you only needed one once it went to vote. I would whack the suggestion to David in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I agree. Get it in to David ASAP. As long as you have done your bit the ball has been rolled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bartlam Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 There's nothing in the ruling that I have quoted above that states you need a proposal seconded. The proposal would go to the committee, who would discuss. Those proposals then go to the clubs to consider at a later date. At the AGM, these rule proposals are spoken of and then a vote takes place to determine the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Great idea Graham ? I remember when the play offs were first introduced many years ago and a lot of people were against it but personally I think it was one of the best decisions made at that level of football. Apart from maybe half a dozen teams bang in the middle of the table the season is still alive for most clubs up until the final games of their seasons. I'm sure the divisional cups could easily be played from March onwards either at a weekend or an evening without too much disruption to the fixture secretary. ⚽ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hart Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thank you very much for your input Guys. It's much appreciated. I managed to contact David in time so it will be at least considered by the Trelawny League Committee at their next meeting, and hopefully put to the clubs at the next AGM. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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