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[B.I.G]

The same Dover that this statement CLUB STATEMENT – DOVER ATHLETIC FC to have run the club “without debt”. But that just means that 4 million was pumped in by Jim and then he decided he didn’t want to do it anymore while making out like Dover balance the books unlike the “rich clubs”.

That Dover right?

 

[NPDHFC]

No, no, no, you're thinking of.....

 

[Stuart Fordyce]

Both promotional finals are going to be streamed if anyone is interested.

Vanarama National League North And South Promotion Finals to be streamed - Ebbsfleet United Football Club | Official Website of the Fleet

The Vanarama National League are delighted to announce that both the Vanarama National League North and South Promotion Finals will be available to stream LIVE and watch later. The club will also be streaming the match here at the Kuflink Stadium in the Hospitality Lounge – more details about...

www.ebbsfleetunited.co.uk

Does seem a bit unfair one team gets home advantage. I'd prefer it to be like the football league and played at a larger, neutral venue. Dorking v Ebbsfleet at Plough Lane for example might attract neutrals, and make it more of an occasion in order to market the league. Plus it would allow neutrals to go for "one more game" without taking a space from a fan of one of the teams.

 

[scousedom]

Does seem a bit unfair one team gets home advantage. I'd prefer it to be like the football league and played at a larger, neutral venue. Dorking v Ebbsfleet at Plough Lane for example might attract neutrals, and make it more of an occasion in order to market the league. Plus it would allow neutrals to go for "one more game" without taking a space from a fan of one of the teams.

If anything I’d rather the Football League adopted the way it’s done at Conference South, Isthmian etc level. Getting a more concrete reward for finishing higher up is a good thing.

 

[NPDHFC]

If anything I’d rather the Football League adopted the way it’s done at Conference South, Isthmian etc level. Getting a more concrete reward for finishing higher up is a good thing.

Yeah, given you could hypothetically pitch 2nd vs 7th in a playoff final, it seems right to give home advantage to the team who have done better over the course of a whole season

 

[baleboy_93]

Yeah, given you could hypothetically pitch 2nd vs 7th in a playoff final, it seems right to give home advantage to the team who have done better over the course of a whole season

Could run it like they do in the IPL each year, for example if 2nd-5th made playoffs, 2nd could play 3rd at home with the winners straight through to the final. The loser will then play the winner of 4th vs 5th and advance to the final, all one-legged games, that way 2nd/3rd get a second bite of the cherry if needs be, a reward for the higher finish

 

[scousedom]

Could run it like they do in the IPL each year, for example if 2nd-5th made playoffs, 2nd could play 3rd at home with the winners straight through to the final. The loser will then play the winner of 4th vs 5th and advance to the final, all one-legged games, that way 2nd/3rd get a second bite of the cherry if needs be, a reward for the higher finish

Something similar in Aussie Rules I think…?

 

[scousedom]

Can we all agree that relegation/promotion playoffs, e.g. those between 16th in Bundesliga 1 and 3rd in Bundesliga 2, can get in the bin? Vaguely remember them being trialled here late 80s/early 90s or so.

 

[tonysingh]

Can we all agree that relegation/promotion playoffs, e.g. those between 16th in Bundesliga 1 and 3rd in Bundesliga 2, can get in the bin? Vaguely remember them being trialled here late 80s/early 90s or so.

You leave the Bundesliga playoffs alone. They got Eisern Union promoted and with the will of God, they'll relegate the schikimiki twats of Hertha.

 

[scousedom]

You leave the Bundesliga playoffs alone. They got Eisern Union promoted and with the will of God, they'll relegate the schikimiki twats of Hertha.

At the expense of Hamburg going up? Meh.

 

[tonysingh]

At the expense of Hamburg going up? Meh.

But i'm so looking forward to the demise of Hertha. If they drop next season, the Olympiastadion will emptier than a BFC fans head.

 

[Stuart Fordyce]

Can we all agree that relegation/promotion playoffs, e.g. those between 16th in Bundesliga 1 and 3rd in Bundesliga 2, can get in the bin? Vaguely remember them being trialled here late 80s/early 90s or so.

They do that in Scotland and it's a bad joke, was just a stitch up to keep Aberdeen in the SPL when they were shite.

 

[scousedom]

But i'm so looking forward to the demise of Hertha. If they drop next season, the Olympiastadion will emptier than a BFC fans head.

Well. Halfway there…

 

[EDC]

And Ebbsfleet can fuck off too. Come on Dorking!

 

[EDC]

But i'm so looking forward to the demise of Hertha. If they drop next season, the Olympiastadion will emptier than a BFC fans head.

I went there on a Friday night in Feb a few years ago, never been so cold at a match and the place was very empty. Got pissed with a buch of Finns from Turkü and then a sing song afterwards on the train with Bohemians fans there a weekend piss up.

 

[tonysingh]

And Ebbsfleet can fuck off too. Come on Dorking!

Gravesend & Northfleet is what they'll always be known as to me.

I went there on a Friday night in Feb a few years ago, never been so cold at a match an the place was very empty. Got pissed with a buch of Finns from Tirkü and then a sing song on the train with Bohemians on a weekend piss up.

I was last there in 2019 and very similar experience. Hertha v Schalke. -17 and it's little more than half full.


I paid very little attention to what train I was getting on, just caring it was heading back into Mitte. Should have checked as it was full of Schalke. Despite their reputation, the were friendly and got me more than a bit soused.

 

[Cyclodunc]

I saw them clinch promotion in 2013 vs. Sandhausen at the olympic stadium.

 

[blueheaven]

Can we all agree that relegation/promotion playoffs, e.g. those between 16th in Bundesliga 1 and 3rd in Bundesliga 2, can get in the bin? Vaguely remember them being trialled here late 80s/early 90s or so.

I'm going to the Inverness Caley v St Johnstone play-off tonight as a St Johnstone fan, and I 100% agree that the whole thing should be cancelled immediately.

 

[Cat Daisy]

They do that in Scotland and it's a bad joke, was just a stitch up to keep Aberdeen in the SPL when they were shite.

Happened at Step 4 / 5 this season - with the Step 4 clubs at home although that only helped about 50% of them. Involved some daft travelling with Consett playing at Histon, & Skelmersdale at Cinderford for example. I have heard that they were considered "a success" so they haven't gone away!

 

[Taper]

I see Bromley won the FA Trophy. Do we like Bromley!? Seem an admirable club to me.

 

[tonysingh]

I see Bromley won the FA Trophy. Do we like Bromley!? Seem an admirable club to me.

No.


Bunch of wannabe pricks.

 

[Taper]

I need more if I am to turn my admiration to irrational loathing. Are they owned by some gang master or, worse, a car dealer?

 

[tonysingh]

I need more if I am to turn my admiration to irrational loathing. Are they owned by some gang master or, worse, a car dealer?

Back in the day we shared a league with them, their supporters were racist thugs with custard for a backbone. Think Dartford and you're about there. Amusingly they threw their toys out the pram every time we didn't back down or had the gall to sing.

Perhaps it's something in the air in that part of Kent .

 

[Taper]

That'll do.

 

[Roger D]

I need more if I am to turn my admiration to irrational loathing. Are they owned by some gang master or, worse, a car dealer?

The club was kick started by ex Hamlet player Jerry Dolke. I think he made his money in scaffolding. Wembley was his farewell to the club.

Jerry Dolke to step down at end of season

Bromley Football Club can today announce that Director of Football and former Chairman Jerry Dolke will be stepping down from his role at the end of May. Jerry, a former Bromley player, …

www.bromleyfc.tv

 

[Bus Honeygun]

I see Bromley won the FA Trophy. Do we like Bromley!? Seem an admirable club to me.

They're not Wrexham, so that's a start.

 

[EDC]

They’re French too.

 

[Taper]

They don't abhor the old Piat d'Or in Bromley.

 

[Hamlet Pete]

According to Bromley, we're dirty Surrey bastards

 

[scousedom]

Can we all agree that relegation/promotion playoffs, e.g. those between 16th in Bundesliga 1 and 3rd in Bundesliga 2, can get in the bin? Vaguely remember them being trialled here late 80s/early 90s or so.

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