Originally posted by Sean of the Shed
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Evo-lution - The expanded Non-League pyramid for 2018/19
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They were in the sole/top division of the Isthmian League from the post-WWII merger to the early seventies, not quite sure how that compares to being in it’s top flight now.
I presume they will maintain their status as England’s highest placed entirely amateur side.
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I wondered how they got to this level too, assuming they've continued to maintain their traditional amateurism. Back in the day (early 60s) they were regularly outclassed by most of the rest of the league. In the first twenty post-war years they finished bottom five times, and only once above half-way. Admittedly the top clubs in the Isthmian back then were virtually (but illegally) professional, nevertheless Corinthian Casuals, along with Clapton, were pretty much permanent bottom feeders. I reckon it's way more of an achievement for them to be at step three today.
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Originally posted by Amor de Cosmos View PostI wondered how they got to this level too, assuming they've continued to maintain their traditional amateurism. Back in the day (early 60s) they were regularly outclassed by most of the rest of the league. In the first twenty post-war years they finished bottom five times, and only once above half-way. Admittedly the top clubs in the Isthmian back then were virtually (but illegally) professional, nevertheless Corinthian Casuals, along with Clapton, were pretty much permanent bottom feeders. I reckon it's way more of an achievement for them to be at step three today.
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Originally posted by Sean of the Shed View PostThe provisional allocations have been made for the new expanded pyramid system:
Once again the FA's poor grasp of geographical location and Cardinal direction seems to have led to some bizarre anomalies, none more so than placing Cinderford, a town to the west of the River Severn and just 8 miles from the border with Wales, in the Southern League East whilst Didcot, less than 30 miles from the M25, are placed in the Southern League West. Strangely, both clubs closest rivals, Cirencester and Kidlington respectively, are placed in the opposite divisions.
The longest journey below the National League second tier is not in Step 3 but in Step 4, where the East/West split has meant that Morpeth will have to travel 223 miles to get to Wisbech and vice versa. Expect that game to be arranged for a Tuesday night in January.
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Originally posted by longeared View PostIn a development that is both surprising and not at all surprising, Shaw Lane have withdrawn from the NPL and effectively folded as their chairman has taken his ball home. Karma, eh, Craig?
https://www.onetouchfootball.com/sho...9-AGM-Cup-2018
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Originally posted by Amor de Cosmos View PostThey're well supported. Third highest in the entire Isthmian league, but I'm not sure it's enough to cover all the oppo's traveling expenses.
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