14-07-2014, 05:56 PM
With reference to the posting above the outcome is that there will be no change to the format next season.
Of the 12 clubs I asked for views I received replies from 5. I thank those clubs, particularly the couple who gave me quite detailed descriptions of their thoughts.
One club stated clearly that they prefer no change at all. Of the other 4,
Only one club favoured groups rather than Knockout;
Only one club favoured seeding, though a couple of others had ideas if seeding were to be adopted;
Two clubs prefer a full draw at the outset;
Two clubs clearly preferred a maximum of 16 teams rather than 8.
There is clearly no appetite for any significant change, therefore the format remains as it is.
One of the respondents mentioned bona-fide issues and Euro Cup. I will be issuing a re-written set of rules that cover these topics among other matters.
Of the 12 clubs I asked for views I received replies from 5. I thank those clubs, particularly the couple who gave me quite detailed descriptions of their thoughts.
One club stated clearly that they prefer no change at all. Of the other 4,
Only one club favoured groups rather than Knockout;
Only one club favoured seeding, though a couple of others had ideas if seeding were to be adopted;
Two clubs prefer a full draw at the outset;
Two clubs clearly preferred a maximum of 16 teams rather than 8.
There is clearly no appetite for any significant change, therefore the format remains as it is.
One of the respondents mentioned bona-fide issues and Euro Cup. I will be issuing a re-written set of rules that cover these topics among other matters.