Great, couldnt make it on the day myself, but will be interested to read the details of the meeting - & get involved in the future:ball:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bald Student
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Great, couldnt make it on the day myself, but will be interested to read the details of the meeting - & get involved in the future:ball:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bald Student
NLSA hits out at League proposals
The National League Supporters Association would like to put on record the widespread opposition of fans to the recent proposals regarding the structure of the League for the 2006 season.
The new proposal suggested dividing the league into two regions of eleven teams; 6 Premier Division teams and 5 First Divison sides split along a North-South axis.
The top four teams in each group were then to proceed to a playoff for the League title. The other 7 sides in each group would play off in a second tier. Media reports suggest this was rejected by club representatives and the NLSA welcome the fact that this idea has been dismissed.
The group met over the weekend and many fans expressed anger both at the proposal and the fact that the structure of the 2006 season was still up for discussion, despite promotion and relegation issues having been settled.
To undertake any change to next season's format would make a mockery of relegation and promotion and many fans who paid to attend the relegation playoff between Shamrock Rovers and Dublin City could feel that they sold a pup with regards the importance of the game.
The discussion document presented last week appears to have been poorly thought out and creates many more problems than it solves. NLSA members believe that prosposals such as last week's are being floated in order to ensure implementation of the Genesis report by stealth.
The league format suggested by Genesis for 2007 also appears to contain several major flaws. The NLSA have outlined these in a response forwarded to the consultants.
One of the major issues regarding Genesis' proposals include the need for eight new teams for the reshaped First Divison and there appears to have been no substantive research regarding possible new entrants for the 2007 season.
The NLSA believe that there is little room for the introduction of new teams to the top tiers of domestic football. For instance, the Kerry League who participate in the U-21 league opted not to compete in last season's League Cup due to the expense involved. It appears naieve to believe that support exists for the introduction of eight new teams in little over a year's time.
However the format suggested by Genesis appear much more practical when compared to the ludricous proposals of last week. It would appear that the League is attempting the secure the seamless introduction of Genesis by marketing it as the "only alternative".
The NLSA believe that further consultation must take place as regards a number of issues raised by Genesis, not least the League format. The NLSA will be pushing for meetings with League officials regarding this matter.
This is excellent stuff lads !!
Those proposals were turned down anyway at a meeting of the League last Thursday night.
from last Friday's Indo:
League clubs reject proposals
DELEGATES from the 22 Eircom League clubs last night rejected a proposal that the League be divided into two pools of 11 clubs next season.
The proposal would have seen seen six Premier Division and five First Division clubs in each pool based mainly on geographical location and results.
The clubs are understood to have requested firm details on the proposed merger between the League and FAI before commiting to any decision about the format of the league for 2006.
Fan Smeggin' tastic at last us the fans have a voiceQuote:
Originally Posted by Maribor
how do i join where do i sign
Anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Block G Raptor
People who came along on Saturday were able to sign up on the day.
We are formulating a downloadable version of the form, as well as hopefully a web form for those interested in joining.
We'll keep you informed
Nice oneQuote:
Originally Posted by Maribor
As I've explained previously in this thread really couldn't make it on the day much to my disappointment
really want to do my bit
We hope to have our website up and running soon with proper forms but in the meantime if anyone wants to send me an e-mail (jcraddock@campus.ie) with their name and address I'll add you to the membership list and post out the membership card. The cost is 10 euro for adults and 5 euro for students, teenagers and other concessions.
Also, there's a gap in the committee for a webmaster so if anyone has any experience and wants to help out we'd be greatfull.
Nice one email sentQuote:
Originally Posted by Bald Student
not much use to you as a webmaster but if I can help in any other way would be more than delighted
email sent,
to echo Block G Raptor's sentiments, braindead when it comes to computers and the interweb, but any help I can offer, i'm glad to.
www.nlsupporters.com is beginning to take shape and now includes a forum again.
Hopefully downloadable forms etc will be available within the next week or so, once we sort out the aul teething problems
Your patience is appreciated.
NLSA Membership Form
Any individuals interested in joining the NLSA can submit their details using this link.
When your details are submitted a member of the group will contact you via email with the options for paying your membership fees.
Fees are €10 for adults and €5 for concessions.
We also hope to finalise online payment methods in the next week.
The NLSA are also accepting Supporter Club membership, which will allow for that group to have a block vote. For supporters grouping interested in joining, please email info@nlsupporters.com for further details