by John Smith » 12 Apr 2019 16:32
by CavershamRoyal » 14 Apr 2019 23:08
From Despair To Where? The rules clearly need cleaning up. Evidently no one has a real issue with EFL teams fielding academy sides despite them having pro contracts. It is ridiculous to bar the 3 biggest clubs in the Association from entering. Maybe they need to refine it so that anyone who gets playing time in the EFL that season is ineligible from that point onwards?
Do other Associations have this sort of problem or do the EFL clubs not bother entering?
by Sutekh » 24 Apr 2019 05:59
by Royals and Racers » 24 Apr 2019 06:55
Sutekh Listening to the latest TilehurstEnd podcast suggests that it is still unconfirmed whether the final will be played or if it is who will be playing in it. I presume it’s just wild speculation for the sake of something to say but wondered if there had actually been any further developments.
by parky » 24 Apr 2019 09:19
by Royals and Racers » 29 Apr 2019 14:57
by Royals and Racers » 30 Apr 2019 08:08
by Sutekh » 30 Apr 2019 08:20
by Royals and Racers » 30 Apr 2019 09:24
Sutekh Opponents are still unknown. Apparently the B&BFA are hearing Marlow’s appeal against their decision to throw Marlow out this week.
Whatever happens the rule at the root of all this should either be scrapped or simplified.
by One87One » 30 Apr 2019 11:06
by Royal Rother » 30 Apr 2019 12:31
by Royals and Racers » 30 Apr 2019 12:46
Royals and RacersSutekh Opponents are still unknown. Apparently the B&BFA are hearing Marlow’s appeal against their decision to throw Marlow out this week.
Whatever happens the rule at the root of all this should either be scrapped or simplified.
B & B statement- i wonder what sort of team we can therefore put out in the final ?
Statement From Berks & Bucks FA:
Berks & Bucks FA can confirm that the Senior Cup Final will be played on Monday 6th May 2019 at Bracknell Town Football Club with a 3:00 p.m kick-off.
On the 25th April, Berks & Bucks FA received a formal appeal from Marlow FC against the decision to remove them from the competition following a protest over player eligibility in the Semi Final against Slough Town FC. This appeal is due to be considered by an independent County Football Association this week. Depending on the outcome of this appeal, Reading FC will face either Slough Town FC or Marlow FC in the Final.
We are aware that there has been speculation and comment on social media regarding player eligibility throughout the Senior Cup this season. We would therefore like to remind Clubs of the following player eligibility requirements ahead of the Final:
1. All players must be registered with the Club in the League in which the Team ordinarily plays;
2. Contract players are not permitted in this Competition, with the exception of those Players who are registered under Contract with the same Club who have a team operating at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System;
3. Players under Scholarship Agreements are permitted;
4. It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player registered to the Club has, where necessary, the required International Transfer Certificate;
5. Players cannot have played for any other Team in the Senior Cup of this or any other County Association;
6. A Player shall not be eligible to play for a Team in any final unless the Player has played 1 Match for that Team in the current Playing Season and was registered with that team before 1st March.
In accordance with Competition Rules, if a protest is received regarding the eligibility of a player in the Final, a Football Operations Committee will make a decision on the outcome of the game.
by Royals and Racers » 02 May 2019 21:53
by Nameless » 02 May 2019 22:16
Royals and RacersRoyals and RacersSutekh Opponents are still unknown. Apparently the B&BFA are hearing Marlow’s appeal against their decision to throw Marlow out this week.
Whatever happens the rule at the root of all this should either be scrapped or simplified.
B & B statement- i wonder what sort of team we can therefore put out in the final ?
Statement From Berks & Bucks FA:
Berks & Bucks FA can confirm that the Senior Cup Final will be played on Monday 6th May 2019 at Bracknell Town Football Club with a 3:00 p.m kick-off.
On the 25th April, Berks & Bucks FA received a formal appeal from Marlow FC against the decision to remove them from the competition following a protest over player eligibility in the Semi Final against Slough Town FC. This appeal is due to be considered by an independent County Football Association this week. Depending on the outcome of this appeal, Reading FC will face either Slough Town FC or Marlow FC in the Final.
We are aware that there has been speculation and comment on social media regarding player eligibility throughout the Senior Cup this season. We would therefore like to remind Clubs of the following player eligibility requirements ahead of the Final:
1. All players must be registered with the Club in the League in which the Team ordinarily plays;
2. Contract players are not permitted in this Competition, with the exception of those Players who are registered under Contract with the same Club who have a team operating at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System;
3. Players under Scholarship Agreements are permitted;
4. It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player registered to the Club has, where necessary, the required International Transfer Certificate;
5. Players cannot have played for any other Team in the Senior Cup of this or any other County Association;
6. A Player shall not be eligible to play for a Team in any final unless the Player has played 1 Match for that Team in the current Playing Season and was registered with that team before 1st March.
In accordance with Competition Rules, if a protest is received regarding the eligibility of a player in the Final, a Football Operations Committee will make a decision on the outcome of the game.
Just wonder if the Royals and whoever we play will come to a gentleman`s agreement before the final regarding acceptable team selection by both teams, and that no protest will be forthcoming from either team.
If not Reading won`t be able to play most of the U 23 current team !!!
by From Despair To Where? » 02 May 2019 22:31
by Royals and Racers » 03 May 2019 11:29
by Nameless » 03 May 2019 11:38
From Despair To Where? Basically, I think we can field any academy player as long as they were registered with the academy before March 1 and played in at least 1 academy fixture this season (I.e. no ringers) and have not played for any other club in a county cup fixture this season (I.e. not cup tied).
by Royals and Racers » 03 May 2019 11:40
Old Man Andrews Isn't there a good chance we will win the cup and then be disqualified though? Seems like a complete farce to me.
by Royals and Racers » 03 May 2019 11:45
NamelessFrom Despair To Where? Basically, I think we can field any academy player as long as they were registered with the academy before March 1 and played in at least 1 academy fixture this season (I.e. no ringers) and have not played for any other club in a county cup fixture this season (I.e. not cup tied).
So although we are entered as ‘Reading U23’ actually hardly any of our U23 side are eligible. Seems odd to have to have been part of the Academy when it’s not an academy side entered !
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