Pablo Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 It looks like troubled times are over the horizon re: Gerrans FC. I now see the Duchy League has made an official statement on this matter. One can only hope it is brought to a speedy conclusion. Admin Edit: Taken from Duchy League Website GERRANS F.C. A number of clubs are wondering exactly what the position with Gerrans F.C. is following my letter informing of their suspension from the League. I can only give basic details, while the case is ongoing, but it is especially important for the other clubs in Division Three to know some more detail. A protest was received from Roche F.C. in relation to two players who played in a match between the two clubs. One referred to Jamie Trudgeon who was registered with Grampound and the other referred to a player who was serving a County suspension. A commission was called and Gerrans refused to attend claiming it was unsafe to travel in the high winds on the night. All members of the commission, Roche F.C. and two other clubs who faced another commission on the same night all arrived. Gerrans by letter admitted that Jamie Trudgeon played and therefore in their absence the match result was reversed to a 1-0 win to Roche as per rule, and you will see that the table has been amended to incorporate this. They denied the other charge and this has been passed to the County to consider action. Gerrans F.C. was also asked to answer further allegations relating to playing players of another club in a series of matches around Christmas and the New Year. As the commission could not question them on these allegations, they have now been charged over three matches where it is alleged contraventions of rule has taken place. They have not at this stage answered these charges. The club was immediately suspended by the commission for failing to attend the hearing and this was ratified by the full management committee three days later. Some of the matches under the latest charges may affect promotion and relegation positions and the League is anxious to reach a speedy conclusion for all clubs. Further developments will follow once the club's fourteen day response period expires early next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanethebuck Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 :c: Hi Pablo,what they should have done was to allow Gerrans to play the remainder of their fixtures,then kick the Cheats out the League,this would settle any relegation and promotion,but my feeling is that they will kick em out anyway and expunge their record in the Division,which will cause havoc with a lot of Clubs,which will include mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 You're absolutely right Shane. What worries me is the time being taken to sort this mess out. Potentially there are half a dozen clubs who will be affected by this and the longer it is left, the worse the mess will be. As you say, they should make them play or simply award wins to any team who has yet to play them. Dithering is pointless. For the record, Bodmin Saints lost fourteen goals from their tally when Padstow Reserves left the division. If Gerrans' record is expunged, they will lose another ten goals. Yes, it may be unfortunate, it is also a shame for the players who scored the goals. The club and the players have already been hard done-by. These are my own opinions and not necessarily the opinions of Bodmin Saints FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Personally I think rather than throw teams out and possibly lose another football club, wouldn't it be better to relegate them to the bottom division of their league? I realise that clubs in bottom divisions could also flout rules, in that scenario all points gained could be taken away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanethebuck Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 :c: Why not give Gerrans a minus 20 point decision,make them play the last games,then also let them start in Division 4 next season with a 10 point deduction,this happens when clubs go into administration at high level,so why not here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest artificiosus Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 gerrans is the team with the massive pitch? over by st mawes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmanaldo Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Yeah you turn off before you get to St Mawes, think they've had the pitch shortened in recent seasons but it's still huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Postie Pidge Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Have I missed something? What's happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm not positive, P P but I believe Gerrans are accused of playing unauthorised players on at least three seperate occasions. Whatever the amount, it is wrong and very unfortunate for the other clubs in the division. Just occasionally it happens accidentally but I personally don't believe three occasions can be called an accident. The above is my own opinion and not necessarily the opinion of Bodmin Saints FC, though I suspect they are of a same mind and maybe would put their opinions more strongly than I have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmanaldo Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Read the Duchy League website Pidge, tells you all you need to know on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Urban Spaceman Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 thats a good website. shame the mining and falmouth-helston leagues dont have one 2 keep every1 updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 So, no 'speedy conclusion' then, Duchy League??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Franks Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Further developments will follow once the club's fourteen day response period expires early next week. Gerrans have 14 days in which to respond and by my reckoning thats the 14th April 2008..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Nope, that statement was made days ago! It was posted early last week. I assume the fourteen days bean at the time of suspension of the club concerned. There are five or six clubs in Duchy 3 awaiting the outcome of something that is no fault of their own. Bodmin Saints have no idea if they finish their season this coming Saturday or even next month. I personally believe the Duchy League need to clarify what is going on. I spoke to Mike Newcombe last week, he told me the situation is delicate. Does this mean; it is too delicate? My questions, comments and opinions are my own and not necessarily those of any of the clubs involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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