2021-22 Championship Teams

Kimbo wrote: Get six up, if the relevant NL1 clubs want it. The criteria thing is basically irrelevant, as long as access, medical and a few other neither here nor there items are complied with (like a fenced pitch) it's all pretty easy. Let's make a proper league of it. To my mind Mose, RP, DMP, Roth, Blackheath and Plymouth would be good to bring up - even if not currently in a position to, league-wise ;) I can dream.

It happens. On the other hand, other clubs get promoted. It is the great benefit of the system, it lets the leagues renew. As opposed to closed shops and ring fences, which lead to stagnation.

Given that the Premiership is aiming to expand to 14 teams, and I believe levels 3-6 will also be set at 14 teams from 2022, it makes sense for the Championship to do the same.  But, just to throw another variable into the mix - promotion to the Premiership at the end of next season is dependent upon the club that finishes top of the Championship fulfilling the necessary criteria to allow them to take their place at the top table.  So there is still a risk that the 2022-23 season would see a 13 team Premiership and a 15 (or 13, or 17 - depending on the final decision on numbers) team Championship.

That tongue in the cheek again PP 

gerg what you have to hope for is that there isn't a last minute stitch up that states any team not fielding 85% EQP players each game cannot be promoted or some such twaddle. 

castleparknight wrote: gerg what you have to hope for is that there isn't a last minute stitch up that states any team not fielding 85% EQP players each game cannot be promoted or some such twaddle.  You guys have recruited quite strongly to an already strong squad - when our announcements start to follow (which we have been promised will follow shortly) that we have signed a dream team, to contest against you, and make it a last match of the season do or die scenario.....wouldn't that be fun?

That could hardly happen without relegating Sale Sharks.

You forget, the promised land do not have to adhere to these rules- they are a law unto themselves 

Kimbo wrote: Raider999 wrote: Kimbo wrote: Get six up, if the relevant NL1 clubs want it. The criteria thing is basically irrelevant, as long as access, medical and a few other neither here nor there items are complied with (like a fenced pitch) it's all pretty easy. Let's make a proper league of it. To my mind Mose, RP, DMP, Roth, Blackheath and Plymouth would be good to bring up - even if not currently in a position to, league-wise ;) I can dream. Smacks a bit of get the 'old boys network' promoted, irrespective of their current playing strength. Yep. I'm trying to spot something wrong with that. Nope. Perfect in my view.

Sounds like your 'view' is a championship which is ring-fenced with clubs you know - a lot wrong in my opinion!

Kimbo wrote: So point to the bit where I advocate ringfencing.

Your whole previous statement was either provocative or was indicative of your views which amount to ring-fencing. I.e keeping new teams out of the championship.

I never said you stated you were in favour of ring-fencing, just it sounded like it.