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Post by bigcbeat1 on Sept 14, 2023 7:13:31 GMT
There was quite a few thought the 2nd Division would be a 2 horse race between Blyth and Blue Star . Turning out not as clear cut. Yes both had great starts but now it’s becoming clear that it’s not going to be an easy journey for any club. Personally I still think Horden have the edge to win the division and have a feeling Chester Town will be big contenders. Bowser has got Chester playing well with a few I know who were at sats game at Horden all saying they thought Chester were the better side and deserved to win the game . I will stick my neck out and go for Horden to win it with Chester Town to go up via the play offs .
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Post by JayTheSynner on Sept 14, 2023 9:29:17 GMT
I put Taylor Campbell in the voting for Northern League Div 2 young player of the year last season, I think that kid is superb. Also, Pounder up front is as good as any striker in the Northern League on his day. Their squad oozes quality even more so than last season and I wouldnt be shocked to see them win the league at all.
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Post by england on Sept 14, 2023 10:36:33 GMT
Horden for me as well, mainly because they know the division and have been up there for a few years. Losing maskell was obviously big, but an excellent replacement in Pounder.
I do think it will come down to a 3 horse race though. The resources the other two have would be very comfortable in first division.
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Post by Mr Tside on Sept 14, 2023 11:39:28 GMT
We are in a relegtion battle.. 🫣
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Post by windy1970 on Sept 14, 2023 13:40:48 GMT
We are in a relegtion battle.. 🫣 With the FA increasing the 8 step 4 leagues up to 22 clubs from 20. I’d be surprised if any clubs are relegated. They may stick with only the bottom club relegated from each step 6 league, soI reckon you’re quite safe On top of the 16 extra spots at step 4, East Thurrock resigned and created 17 spaces at that step. Step 5 started 1 vacancy and Norwich Utd have just resigned & up to 19 spaces. Then at step 6 it started with 1 vacancy and Ellesmere Rangers & Bourton Rovers both resigned. So in total there are currently 22 vacancies that the FA will fill before they start relegating any clubs. So I’ll be stunned if all 17 bottom placed step 6 league clubs are relegated.
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Post by Mr Tside on Sept 14, 2023 17:34:26 GMT
We are in a relegtion battle.. 🫣 With the FA increasing the 8 step 4 leagues up to 22 clubs from 20. I’d be surprised if any clubs are relegated. They may stick with only the bottom club relegated from each step 6 league, soI reckon you’re quite safe On top of the 16 extra spots at step 4, East Thurrock resigned and created 17 spaces at that step. Step 5 started 1 vacancy and Norwich Utd have just resigned & up to 19 spaces. Then at step 6 it started with 1 vacancy and Ellesmere Rangers & Bourton Rovers both resigned. So in total there are currently 22 vacancies that the FA will fill before they start relegating any clubs. So I’ll be stunned if all 17 bottom placed step 6 league clubs are relegated. Thats some relief, but we really shouldnt be in this situation to start with.
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Post by JayTheSynner on Sept 14, 2023 19:38:52 GMT
Watched Thornaby at Easington and attended last night. Some good technical players but seem to be lacking a clinical forward. Chances seemed to be there last night which were unable to be finished. Was expecting to see that Nkunku but he didnt play. Just not happening for them at the minute.
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Post by Mr Tside on Sept 14, 2023 21:03:49 GMT
Watched Thornaby at Easington and attended last night. Some good technical players but seem to be lacking a clinical forward. Chances seemed to be there last night which were unable to be finished. Was expecting to see that Nkunku but he didnt play. Just not happening for them at the minute. Big Nath is injured at the moment sadly. Your right about us lacking a goal scorer as well...
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