National League Updates 2018/2019 Season

[EnglishRed]

Originally Posted by billybersham

Yes it does,great to see bristol r,lincoln,cheltenham,mansfield,wimbledon,orient,tr anmere,oxford,newport,luton,cambridge,orient who all got relegated from the league before us doing pretty well!!

Our situation, and what we've been through since dropping into non league, is more akin to clubs like Chester, Hereford and Darlington than those you mention. Only in those situations the clubs went bust (Darlington managed to save the club but still got relegated several steps below) All the other clubs you mention came down, reorganised and went up because they didn't have to deal with such significant off field issues. Its Completely unrealstic to expect it to have been easy for us to have gone straight back up. We are improving and the last two seasons have seen a marked improvement and if we continue on that trajectory there is no reason we can't go up. We've made mistakes, we've appointed the wrong people, we've signed the wrong players but every club does that. I understand people frustration but some of it is misplaced IMO.

Oh and Newport went relegated then went bust in 1989. It took the phoenix club 23 years to get into the league. So they shouldn't even be part of the conversation.

[Hightown Brymbo Red]

Originally Posted by EnglishRed

Our situation, and what we've been through since dropping into non league, is more akin to clubs like Chester, Hereford and Darlington than those you mention. Only in those situations the clubs went bust (Darlington managed to save the club but still got relegated several steps below) All the other clubs you mention came down, reorganised and went up because they didn't have to deal with such significant off field issues. Its Completely unrealstic to expect it to have been easy for us to have gone straight back up. We are improving and the last two seasons have seen a marked improvement and if we continue on that trajectory there is no reason we can't go up. We've made mistakes, we've appointed the wrong people, we've signed the wrong players but every club does that. I understand people frustration but some of it is misplaced IMO.

Oh and Newport went relegated then went bust in 1989. It took the phoenix club 23 years to get into the league. So they shouldn't even be part of the conversation.

In addition all the guff and spin from the board has raised expectations..All the nonsense about top 3 budgets warchests and competing with village teams. Its very clear this league is a tough league to get out of .To achieve it the club needs stability the right manager and players, money and a bit of luck..We have failed because we haven't had all the factors together in one season

[Back of the Kop]

Originally Posted by Huffy

Luton were from that sort of level before . We have never been there .
So whilst I accept your sentiment ,its actually not really pertinent ,if you ask me

Wash your mouth out boy.

[EnglishRed]

Originally Posted by Hightown Brymbo Red

In addition all the guff and spin from the board has raised expectations..All the nonsense about top 3 budgets warchests and competing with village teams. Its very clear this league is a tough league to get out of .To achieve it the club needs stability the right manager and players, money and a bit of luck..We have failed because we haven't had all the factors together in one season

Absolutely.

[dixienormous]

Originally Posted by Huffy

Luton were from that sort of level before . We have never been there .
So whilst I accept your sentiment ,its actually not really pertinent ,if you ask me

Oh dear.

[blackbrookred]

Gateshead have been refused a license for next season and are unable to enter the league.

[blackbrookred]

Gateshead refused a license for next season.

[Redordead]

Gateshead have been suspended from the National League meaning they are likely to drop two divisions.

The fifth-tier club has breached the league's rules on financial reporting and permitted loans, as well as defaulting on football creditors.

At a disciplinary hearing The Heed were found guilty of failing to obtain security of tenure over its ground.

The club has also been fined £3,500 and docked nine points from this season.

Their ban from the National League means they are not allowed to play in the tier below - National League North - so would have to drop to the Northern Premier League in 2019-20.

It is not yet clear how the league will be re-organised, although Gateshead can appeal to the Football Association over the suspension

[pagl]

Originally Posted by Hightown Brymbo Red

In addition all the guff and spin from the board has raised expectations..All the nonsense about top 3 budgets warchests and competing with village teams. Its very clear this league is a tough league to get out of .To achieve it the club needs stability the right manager and players, money and a bit of luck..We have failed because we haven't had all the factors together in one season

With better decisions we could have relied less on luck.
Not plundering Gateshead for a player or 2 was a mistake and we wasted money instead. Money has been a huge factor and we wasted a shedload.