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Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:48 pm
by Three of Diamonds
Thinking about all the smaller clubs who won their games in the FA Cup this weekend got me excited about the prospect of watching AFC R & D as a Saturday team for next season. I also saw this article on Enfield Town FC (fond memories of giving Al James Hannigan a lift to the game there), who have spent 10 years playing at another ground but who have now moved "home".
http://www.etfc.co.uk/
Re: Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:55 pm
by bozzer
i know what you mean, it really does give you the inspiration to make it work.
Re: Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:24 pm
by davealbon
I had the exact same thoughts watching FC Halifax live on TV this afternoon. (I say live, I actually watched it on ITV1+1!)
Re: Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:52 pm
by Sid
Unfortunately we won't be allowed in the cup next season, you have to play at least a year in the F.A. Vase first.
Re: Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:05 pm
by bozzer
You are correct Sid, in fact I think we have a to wait a year to play in the vase too, however I think seeing these clubs on their way back after all going through what we have been through is great inspiration.
Re: Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:06 pm
by wewantourdarbyback
WGTPTTPV ;)
Re: Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:31 pm
by BartonRaz
So we're not going to be in the FA Cup or the Vase next year? :(
What a ridiculous rule by the way.
Re: Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:33 pm
by Mad Dog
bozzer wrote:You are correct Sid, in fact I think we have a to wait a year to play in the vase too, however I think seeing these clubs on their way back after all going through what we have been through is great inspiration.
Not from what I've read. It is through playing in the Vase next season that will qualify us for the FA Cup the following year.
We should qualify for the Vase next year if we apply on time.
Re: Inspiring stuff
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:36 pm
by Mad Dog
To confirm:
FA Vase
Entry is restricted to Clubs competing in Steps 5-7 of The FA National League System subject to the ground conforming to the minimum entry requirements.
http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/CompetitionAdministration
And for the FA Cup for 2013/14 (assuming the FA don't change the rules for 2013/14):
Clubs to be automatically accepted: •Clubs in The Premier League, The Football League and in Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 of The FA National League System
•Clubs in Step 5 of The FA National League System subject to the ground conforming to the entry requirements
•Clubs relegated to Step 6 of The FA National League System subject to the ground conforming to the entry requirements
•Clubs in Step 6 of The FA National League System finishing in a League position 1-4 of the season just completed subject to the ground conforming to the entry requirements.
Clubs to be accepted subject to available places:
•Clubs playing in Step 6 of The FA National League System finishing in a League position below fourth place of the season just completed subject to the ground conforming to the entry requirements.
New Entries:
•Clubs must have participated in The FA Vase in Season 2010-2011.