The whole national league is full time now and many of them have far bigger budgets than league 2 clubs due to FFP. There is even five teams in Leamington's league (national league north) who are full time now
Watched the match last night (tbh really enjoyed it) and was surprised at the relative quality in the non-league side. Definitely some players in there that could play L1.
Looking at the National league It’s surprising how many former league sides are in there and presumably operating a full time set up.
Watched the match last night (tbh really enjoyed it) and was surprised at the relative quality in the non-league side. Definitely some players in there that could play L1.
Looking at the National league It’s surprising how many former league sides are in there and presumably operating a full time set up.
Thought provoking angle if being out of the EFL means clubs can spend more and attract better players.The whole national league is full time now and many of them have far bigger budgets than league 2 clubs due to FFP. There is even five teams in Leamington's league (national league north) who are full time now
That might work.There is definitely an argument for expanding L2/NL promotion/relegation to three places.
I also really like how the NL does it's playoff system. Teams down to 7th get a chance and 2nd and 3rd get an actual benefit of player fewer games.
There is definitely an argument for expanding L2/NL promotion/relegation to three places.
I also really like how the NL does it's playoff system. Teams down to 7th get a chance and 2nd and 3rd get an actual benefit of player fewer games.
Likewise it's very difficult to get back into the league immediately following relegation. I thought the standard of Stockport's play was easily up there with the L2 fare we saw.National League have been pushing for it for a while (and rightly so), problem is it needs the EFL clubs to agree & vote for it (turkeys voting for Christmas).
The top half of the National League is certainly stronger than the bottom half of League 2 now & I think I'm right in saying no club promoted from NL has been relegated from L2 the following season in over 20 years now.
The problem is, NL don't have any of the FFP/Profit & Sustainability rules that the EFL have so owners can bankroll clubs without fear of points deductions etc. As a result you end up with situations like Wrexham where they're taking players like Paul Mullin on bigger wages than he could get in both League One & even the Championship.
It's going to create massive problems sooner or later with more clubs going to the wall as they they throw around money they don't have to try & compete.
I think Bristol Rovers may be the only team to have gone straight back up in 25 years or somethingLikewise it's very difficult to get back into the league immediately following relegation. I thought the standard of Stockport's play was easily up there with the L2 fare we saw.
Bristol Rovers dropped out the league?! I’m sure I must’ve known this at some stage. I kinda follow their results a bit, as I went to a few of their games when they had cureton and Roberts…mate of mine dragged me to watch them when I lived in london. Saw them absolutely wallop Luton (0-5?)and Brentford (2-6?) and some one else I’m sure.I think Bristol Rovers may be the only team to have gone straight back up in 25 years or something
I'd just look to make it an official professional League 3 at this point.There is definitely an argument for expanding L2/NL promotion/relegation to three places.
I also really like how the NL does it's playoff system. Teams down to 7th get a chance and 2nd and 3rd get an actual benefit of player fewer games.
Bristol Rovers dropped out the league?! I’m sure I must’ve known this at some stage. I kinda follow their results a bit, as I went to a few of their games when they had cureton and Roberts…mate of mine dragged me to watch them when I lived in london. Saw them absolutely wallop Luton (0-5?)and Brentford (2-6?) and some one else I’m sure.
Anyway, i clearly don’t follow them as much as I thought!
I'd just look to make it an official professional League 3 at this point.
I have major problems with English football at the top of the game but I can't think of another country where you could argue for a 5th professional league. I love our pyramid.
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Birchall too.The thing is, there are teams in L2/Conference that could probably compete in the top two divisions in some of the Scandinavian countries.
Then look at Spain, Segunda is absolutely shite. The teams towards the bottom of that would genuinely struggle to beat the likes of Forest Green.
We have a lot of very competitive teams here. Always confused me why if you were a lower league player you wouldn´t go and play abroad somewhere. Chris McCann was a funny one if I remember. Shite for us in L1 and then went to Atlanta United, playing in front of 40,000 - 70,000 every week.
Birchall too.
40-70k Americans though...The thing is, there are teams in L2/Conference that could probably compete in the top two divisions in some of the Scandinavian countries.
Then look at Spain, Segunda is absolutely shite. The teams towards the bottom of that would genuinely struggle to beat the likes of Forest Green.
We have a lot of very competitive teams here. Always confused me why if you were a lower league player you wouldn´t go and play abroad somewhere. Chris McCann was a funny one if I remember. Shite for us in L1 and then went to Atlanta United, playing in front of 40,000 - 70,000 every week.
The thing is, there are teams in L2/Conference that could probably compete in the top two divisions in some of the Scandinavian countries.
Then look at Spain, Segunda is absolutely shite. The teams towards the bottom of that would genuinely struggle to beat the likes of Forest Green.
We have a lot of very competitive teams here. Always confused me why if you were a lower league player you wouldn´t go and play abroad somewhere. Chris McCann was a funny one if I remember. Shite for us in L1 and then went to Atlanta United, playing in front of 40,000 - 70,000 every week.
Watched a game in Chicago where Ivan Guerrero was far and away the best player on the pitch. Freddy Adu (remember him FM fans?) played as was totally anonymous.
The thing is, there are teams in L2/Conference that could probably compete in the top two divisions in some of the Scandinavian countries.
Then look at Spain, Segunda is absolutely shite. The teams towards the bottom of that would genuinely struggle to beat the likes of Forest Green.
We have a lot of very competitive teams here. Always confused me why if you were a lower league player you wouldn´t go and play abroad somewhere. Chris McCann was a funny one if I remember. Shite for us in L1 and then went to Atlanta United, playing in front of 40,000 - 70,000 every week.
It's not always the most glamorous existence being an MLS player. Until recently they had a rule against teams chartering flights, so you'd have to travel cross-country to away games on some godforsaken commercial flight.
Plus, instead of the Mad Hatters you have this guy:
Beuzalin leaves Hamilton
Shame really, I thought they were a cute couple.Beuzalin leaves Hamilton
Over my head Lol.Shame really, I thought they were a cute couple.
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Undr the Cosh released a podcast with Ben Turner that speaks a lot about Coventry. Definitely worth a listen.
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Yeah, he did another Cov podcast a while ago but the UTC was much better.He comes across brilliantly on there.
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