Football

[Michael.Y]

The points are on a rolling basis of (I believe) two years; so say

2008-2010 : 100 points earned
2009-2011 : 120 points earned

they'd rise in the rankings.

 

[YorkshireRider]

Because they get ranking points for each win and the semi finalists started with considerably less ranking points so more wins were needed for them to leap us

Spain, Italy. Portugal and Germany had less ranking points than England before the tournement??? How??

 

[richw]

Spain, Italy. Portugal and Germany had less ranking points than England before the tournement??? How??

God knows, I believe Spain and Germany are above us, al and Italy were quite lowly I believe in comparison

 

[ACE1888]

RIP Joe McBride, Celtic Legend, passed away last night ,aged 74

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Because they get ranking points for each win and the semi finalists started with considerably less ranking points so more wins were needed for them to leap us

It is logic as such as used in this methodology that gives rise to the usual totally unrealistic expectations of the "redtops" when major football tournaments are due to take place.

England the fourth rated team in World Football....if you believe this, you will believe anything..:roll:

 

[Michael.Y]

The rugby rankings make much more sense: You win, you gain points. You lose, you lose points. You get more points for beating, say, New Zealand than if you beat Italy, but still, it makes sense and there's some actual maths involved!

 

[David]

It's just been announced that Portsmouth will be able to take part in League 1 next season, but ....

They will start with a 10 point deduction, and they have to pay off all football creditors in full.

 

[Oswyntail]

......They will start with a 10 point deduction, and they have to pay off all football creditors in full.

So any local police, coach operators, printers, caterers, cleaning staff, office workers can go take a hike I wonder how many matches can go ahead at Fratton park without any local police, coach operators, printers, caterers, cleaning staff, office workers?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

So any local police, coach operators, printers, caterers, cleaning staff, office workers can go take a hike I wonder how many matches can go ahead at Fratton park without any local police, coach operators, printers, caterers, cleaning staff, office workers?

An interesting observation with regard to the policing of future games, as is there not a ruling that police involvement is essential in matches at this level in British football.
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In order to parachute into the 3rd division, Rangers would have to submit several years' audited accounts (which neither the defunct oldco or the newco have).

Well, today is the day of decision. Matters such as those that you will surely have been taken into consideration and all the clubs concerned with the meeting would surely been have made aware of all such legal niceties by their own legal advisors.

 

[MidnightFlyer]

... And into Division 3 we go. Excellent (and no, that's not sarcasm): http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18813407

 

[Ivo]

Probably a good thing. It will give the club a chance to regroup, and will also offer the SD3 (and presumably SD2 next year) a bit of limelight that might just improve the fortunes of the clubs involved. Jumping straight into SD1 would have been too much, too soon - at least from a financial perspective.

I would now expect Rangers to earn in excess of 90 points this coming season (108 is the maximum possible). Of course, you never know with these things...!

Meanwhile, in far less important () news, one Mr Terry has been cleared. Not that I am particularly interested.

 

[Robinson]

We'll see what kind of state Scottish football is in by the time we can get back into the SPL; if you want my prediction I don't think it's going to be a good place to be...

 

[Johnuk123]

Terry found not-guilty.

 

[Darandio]

The Rangers situation could really be a blessing in disguise now. Let's assume that some of the better known players that were willing to stay now want to leave, it could mean that many academy players are going to get the chance to take Rangers through the divisions, invauable experience.

That experience could also bode well for the national team in the coming years as well.

 

[SS4]

Terry found not-guilty.

Trial by media never finds anyone not-guilty making the court's decision little more than a formality.

I would have thought there'd be plenty of reasonable doubt anyway

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

When will the new fixtures for all the four senior leagues in Scottish football that include all the recent amendments be published ?
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Friendly Match....played at Innsbruck


Manchester City 0....Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) 1

 

[Stephen55a1960]

An interesting observation with regard to the policing of future games, as is there not a ruling that police involvement is essential in matches at this level in British football.
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Well, today is the day of decision. Matters such as those that you will surely have been taken into consideration and all the clubs concerned with the meeting would surely been have made aware of all such legal niceties by their own legal advisors.

I believe, Leeds United, are currently challenging the costs levelled by West Yorkshire Police, for matchday attendance. The case is being heard in the High Court. It will be interesting to see what happens?

 

[David]

I believe, Leeds United, are currently challenging the costs levelled by West Yorkshire Police, for matchday attendance. The case is being heard in the High Court. It will be interesting to see what happens?

It's not about how much the police charge, but what they charge for. Currently, West Yorkshire Police are billing Leeds Utd for police attendence in the ground and land owned by Leeds Utd, but also for the streets surrounding the stadium. Other forces around the country do not charge for the latter.

 

[flymo]

When will the new fixtures for all the four senior leagues in Scottish football that include all the recent amendments be published ?

I believe the powers that be still have to decide on which of the four divisions 5 teams will be playing in next season so goodness knows. The start of the 2012/2013 season in Scotland may well be delayed.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

With regards to the Scottish FA Cup, there will be the usual number of smaller teams from outwith the SFL three senior leagues who have qualified to that stage, who will be hoping now to draw Rangers when the first round draw is made.

I remember Manchester City not all that many years ago, at a very low ebb in their fortunes, being relegated to League One and having to enter the FA Cup competition in the first round. It is interesting to note how their fortunes have changed since then!!

 

[Oswyntail]

It's not about how much the police charge, but what they charge for. Currently, West Yorkshire Police are billing Leeds Utd for police attendence in the ground and land owned by Leeds Utd, but also for the streets surrounding the stadium. Other forces around the country do not charge for the latter.

That's interesting. Police can charge for extra effort manning events in public areas, so why should football be any different?

 

[Ivo]

With regards to the Scottish FA Cup, there will be the usual number of smaller teams from outwith the SFL three senior leagues who have qualified to that stage, who will be hoping now to draw Rangers when the first round draw is made.

Maybe we will see a repeat of Liverpool vs Havant & Waterlooville? Where Liverpool went 0-1 and 1-2 down?

Always a good memory for anyone in my family, given everyone supports a rival of Liverpool (unless they aren't interested in football)

 

[ACE1888]

John Terry not guilty? No **** Sherlock... 'Untouchable J.T'
Fair play to the 25 of the 30 Chairmen who voted 'Rangers Newco' into Scottish Division 3, fair call for ALL concerned, and a fresh start for them, so there can be no 'comebacks' now from anyone.

 

[David]

That's interesting. Police can charge for extra effort manning events in public areas, so why should football be any different?

I think the crux of the matter is that Leeds are arguing that WYP should be policing the streets at all times, and not just match days, where as WYP are saying that in the streets concerned, the amount of people is near zero, so the amount they charge is appropiate for what they provide.

 

[Oswyntail]

I think the crux of the matter is that Leeds are arguing that WYP should be policing the streets at all times, and not just match days, where as WYP are saying that in the streets concerned, the amount of people is near zero, so the amount they charge is appropiate for what they provide.

Exactly - I'm with the WYP on this. I'm sure the residents of that part of Leeds would welcome being policed by vanloads of constables day and night, but the residents of the rest of West Yorkshire might object to the hike in their Council tax.:roll: And, given the menace of an average Leeds matchday crowd, an occasional community policeman would not be enough.

 

[SS4]

John Terry not guilty? No **** Sherlock... 'Untouchable J.T'
Fair play to the 25 of the 30 Chairmen who voted 'Rangers Newco' into Scottish Division 3, fair call for ALL concerned, and a fresh start for them, so there can be no 'comebacks' now from anyone.

He had his name dragged through the mud for nothing. Funny how nobody is criticising Ferdinand.

 

[Stephen55a1960]

It's not about how much the police charge, but what they charge for. Currently, West Yorkshire Police are billing Leeds Utd for police attendence in the ground and land owned by Leeds Utd, but also for the streets surrounding the stadium. Other forces around the country do not charge for the latter.

Thanks for clarifying that. I had obviously misunderstood the reasons behind the action.

 

[Darandio]

He had his name dragged through the mud for nothing. Funny how nobody is criticising Ferdinand.

Indeed.

The funny thing now is that the FA are still claiming that they can dish out their own punishment/sanctions, despite the man being cleared in a court of law.

If they do it, does that mean they believe he was guilty, regardless of the verdict?

 

[Stephen55a1960]

Indeed.

The funny thing now is that the FA are still claiming that they can dish out their own punishment/sanctions, despite the man being cleared in a court of law.

If they do it, does that mean they believe he was guilty, regardless of the verdict?

On the face of it, it seems that way. This issue should have been dealt with by the FA in the first place.

 

[SS4]

Edit: never mind. Oswyntail makes a good point