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Post by rodentcatcher on Mar 24, 2024 9:58:52 GMT
All set up for an absolute cracker at Heritage Park when Bishops and Shildon face off. Kick off at 3pm.
Got to be targeting a crowd in region of 1,000 for this.
If Bishops avoid defeat it could well effectively secure the title looking at the run I of both sides.
Bishops will have Tow Law, Redcar, Benfield, Crook and Carliske left to play away and Whickham at home.
Think Shildon still have Heaton to play away and Birtley amongst their remaining fixtures.
Goal difference could also come into it if Bishops slip up at all with both sides huge positive differences, Bishops +3 or +4 ahead currently I think.
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Post by windy1970 on Mar 24, 2024 18:49:08 GMT
It would be an absolute travesty if both clubs didn’t get promoted. I remember when the Italian leagues first introduced playoffs, they had a rule that any clubs had to be 10 points or less from the top placed playoff side. So if Shildon end up as runners up and are 11 points or more ahead of 3rd, they’d have been automatically promoted. If some club finishes 5th and 20+ points behind Shildon and beats them and the final, I for one will think they don’t deserve to be promoted
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Post by jambon on Mar 24, 2024 19:01:30 GMT
I'll take a draw right now . Personally I think Shildon will turn us over . And go on to win the league by 4 points.
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Post by england on Mar 24, 2024 22:11:41 GMT
It would be an absolute travesty if both clubs didn’t get promoted. I remember when the Italian leagues first introduced playoffs, they had a rule that any clubs had to be 10 points or less from the top placed playoff side. So if Shildon end up as runners up and are 11 points or more ahead of 3rd, they’d have been automatically promoted. If some club finishes 5th and 20+ points behind Shildon and beats them and the final, I for one will think they don’t deserve to be promoted Agree with that and it’s the biggest problem with playoffs. Although the opposite is that it’s currently serving its purpose with about half of the league still have a chance of the playoffs, so something to play for, but realistically nobody can finish above the current top two.
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Post by townypride on Mar 24, 2024 23:33:34 GMT
It would be an absolute travesty if both clubs didn’t get promoted. I remember when the Italian leagues first introduced playoffs, they had a rule that any clubs had to be 10 points or less from the top placed playoff side. So if Shildon end up as runners up and are 11 points or more ahead of 3rd, they’d have been automatically promoted. If some club finishes 5th and 20+ points behind Shildon and beats them and the final, I for one will think they don’t deserve to be promoted Never have been a fan of the playoffs although I understand they are obviously here to stay. If you need to promote 2 teams then surely 38 games is enough. There is the argument that it keeps the season alive for more teams but if the 5th place team finishes 18/19/20 points behind the 2nd place side then why would they deserve a second chance of promotion.
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Post by bigcbeat1 on Mar 25, 2024 5:29:36 GMT
It would be an absolute travesty if both clubs didn’t get promoted. I remember when the Italian leagues first introduced playoffs, they had a rule that any clubs had to be 10 points or less from the top placed playoff side. So if Shildon end up as runners up and are 11 points or more ahead of 3rd, they’d have been automatically promoted. If some club finishes 5th and 20+ points behind Shildon and beats them and the final, I for one will think they don’t deserve to be promoted What’s the point of having play offs then Windy?. I think we were 10 points behind Horden last season yet won both playoffs on penalties. Bishops and shildon have stood out this season and are well ahead of the chasing pack. Do the rest of us just accept the season is over? I’m a big believer in 3 up 3 down as opposed to play offs tbh. But that looks to be a thing of the past now. But now that it is playoffs it is what it is .
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Post by tor on Mar 25, 2024 16:38:32 GMT
Always astounds me when people say there is nothing to play for. What about personal integrity and paying supporters?
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Post by bigcbeat1 on Mar 25, 2024 17:52:01 GMT
Always astounds me when people say there is nothing to play for. What about personal integrity and paying supporters? I don’t think that is what anyone thinks tbh. Although we finished 5th last season we benefited from the playoffs. I said at the time it was rough on Horden and still think that . Horden are looking like they will again make the playoffs so it could benefit them this year. I think it would have been better to stick with 3up 3down right through the non league pyramid but it’s not going to happen. Even 1st and 2nd automatically going up and 3rd to 6th playing off would be better than the current format. Some people loath playoff some don’t but at the end of the day the people that do like them most are the FA leagues committee. They make the rules we just have to follow them.
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Post by sikirk on Mar 25, 2024 19:32:25 GMT
Always astounds me when people say there is nothing to play for. What about personal integrity and paying supporters? I don’t think that is what anyone thinks tbh. Although we finished 5th last season we benefited from the playoffs. I said at the time it was rough on Horden and still think that . Horden are looking like they will again make the playoffs so it could benefit them this year. I think it would have been better to stick with 3up 3down right through the non league pyramid but it’s not going to happen. Even 1st and 2nd automatically going up and 3rd to 6th playing off would be better than the current format. Some people loath playoff some don’t but at the end of the day the people that do like them most are the FA leagues committee. They make the rules we just have to follow them. 3 teams went up for years. Shame only two go up now
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Post by windy1970 on Mar 26, 2024 5:20:06 GMT
It would be an absolute travesty if both clubs didn’t get promoted. I remember when the Italian leagues first introduced playoffs, they had a rule that any clubs had to be 10 points or less from the top placed playoff side. So if Shildon end up as runners up and are 11 points or more ahead of 3rd, they’d have been automatically promoted. If some club finishes 5th and 20+ points behind Shildon and beats them and the final, I for one will think they don’t deserve to be promoted What’s the point of having play offs then Windy?. I think we were 10 points behind Horden last season yet won both playoffs on penalties. Bishops and shildon have stood out this season and are well ahead of the chasing pack. Do the rest of us just accept the season is over? I’m a big believer in 3 up 3 down as opposed to play offs tbh. But that looks to be a thing of the past now. But now that it is playoffs it is what it is . I’m not against playoffs, I just like the Italian version and think it should be introduced across the pyramid. The single game semifinal at the highest placed club is also a good idea. The National League playoff is a joke tbh.
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Post by lovingnonleague on Mar 26, 2024 9:19:57 GMT
Do the Italians promote clubs that groundshare as opposed to the clubs that have there own well kept cloth cut accordingly facility.
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Post by Neil on Mar 26, 2024 9:32:00 GMT
Do the Italians promote clubs that groundshare as opposed to the clubs that have there own well kept cloth cut accordingly facility. Erm, yes actually...
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Post by lovingnonleague on Mar 26, 2024 9:44:54 GMT
Do the Italians promote clubs that groundshare as opposed to the clubs that have there own well kept cloth cut accordingly facility. Erm, yes actually... Well erm that's great to hear.
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Post by lovingnonleague on Mar 26, 2024 9:47:55 GMT
The Italians also severely punish sides when there's a bit of erm wrongdoing.
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Post by Neil on Mar 26, 2024 10:21:12 GMT
Yes the Italians are well known for being a bastion of honesty and integrity in football.
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