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Post by Poor Standards on Aug 27, 2016 8:34:56 GMT
Let's face it this league is a very poor standard. Ham Rec can crow all they like about beating merley but the standard Is really poor. The two teams that have left .arent the best but combine that with the fact that the current Rec side is worse than their reserves from a couple of years back, Merley are the worst they've been for a few years, It's a bad league as shown by the fact Stur N finished mid table and now look one of the better teams. It's a sorry state of affairs.
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Post by Proof is there on Aug 27, 2016 8:59:50 GMT
Have to say I agree.
If you look at cobhams team now there is a lot of the old oakmeadians squad of a few years ago who struggled in Bournemouth prem!
Standard has fallen a very very long way from even just a few years ago!
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Post by Harsh on Aug 27, 2016 19:28:02 GMT
Think comments are a bit harsh. Everybody knows that the league isn't as strong as it has been, but a lot of credit has to go to everyone involved in every club to make this league happen, people put in so much time volunteering to keep football alive at this level and it isn't cheap for what you get out of it. Think the main issue all are facing is commitment from players these days, that's across levels up to southern league. People have to work more, some men are no longer men and are too flakey these days!! Some excuses I've heard for players not playing is a joke! Players playing a lot further down to play with mates, it's tough for these guys running clubs. Wish everyone a successful season and hope they hit their targets.
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Post by Ref Watch 101 on Aug 27, 2016 20:19:32 GMT
Have to agree that the standard of the league is a lot lower than in recent seasons however it has to be said that I think the standard of refereeing is at its highest since I can remember - much better than the old codgers that used to referee on it!
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Post by DPL FAN on Aug 28, 2016 10:40:14 GMT
All good constructive comments which is a massive bonus for this forum..........But what suggestions would you make to improve the standard, because the better teams, Shaftesbury and Portland of recent seasons have been promoted which is great. But how do you keep the standard high??
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Post by Relax criteria on Aug 28, 2016 10:47:19 GMT
One suggestion would potentially relax the criteria of ground regs? I think their is no difference between a rope around a pitch and a pole, if someone wishes to get on the pitch I am sure they have to go under both. The reason I suggest this is so any team that plays in senior league, if they win it or finish up there then you can promote them as there's no difference in ground regs, at the moment you're limited to who can go up and end up keeping teams that should definitely get relegated to keep up the numbers
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Post by Agree on Aug 28, 2016 20:08:56 GMT
I also think that the above suggestion would assist in keeping more clubs alive at this tough time. You see teams do well and then get raided for all their players. Bit of a controversial suggestion, but maybe make it more Dorset based, limit the travelling a bit which would see very good players playing in the Saturday Bournemouth pub league move over. I am not saying that there is anything wrong at all with the teams further out west, but think if you are looking at increasing participation and standard within Dorset that may be a factor. Possibly reduce the size of the league to 14 to make it slightly more elite?
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Post by Talk rubbish on Aug 29, 2016 9:49:44 GMT
You lot ever played, managed for volunteered in the league? I'd presume not. You wouldn't know how much effort goes into everything. You just pop down on a Saturday... Have a moan and go back to typing rubbish on here. I watch dpl football week in week out, have my pint or two l, enjoy the football and get on with it. You ever watched the appalling officials there are week in week out... You nuts if you think there getting better... But like I said... Just get on with it and appreciate the amount of effort that goes into it behind the scenes
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Post by Arrogant refs on Aug 30, 2016 8:54:13 GMT
The reason I stopped playing in this league is the fact it is getting so expensive. Travel costs, club fees, and finally the arrogance of referees.
I would say I have only experienced 1 or 2 referees in this league that are happy to explain their decisions. The rest will just blank you as if you don’t exist, or almost it seems try to wind you up. I was booked twice last season for dissent for asking a ref why a decision was given. I did not swear on either occasion. At 10 quid each I time for a booking I would now much rather work on a Saturday and make 100 quid for the day then spend out money for game where some one can do what they want and not have to report or explain their poor decisions to anyone. Even winning games where these types of referees have managed the game now provides no enjoyment. The few good refs in this league are terrific and if one is to book me and explain the decision, and let me know what I have done wrong then that is acceptable.
There has to be respect for referees, but they also have to give respect back to the players and the clubs. After all, the club has to pay a costly fee for these officials.
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Post by Cranborne Director on Sept 11, 2016 16:55:46 GMT
Let's face it this league is a very poor standard. Ham Rec can crow all they like about beating merley but the standard Is really poor. The two teams that have left .arent the best but combine that with the fact that the current Rec side is worse than their reserves from a couple of years back, Merley are the worst they've been for a few years, It's a bad league as shown by the fact Stur N finished mid table and now look one of the better teams. It's a sorry state of affairs. The revival of Cranborne football club is currently under way, top 4 finish this season mark my words.
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Post by Jokers on Sept 12, 2016 17:56:51 GMT
Cranborne being beaten 20 nil really does make a mockery of the league - how can you lose 20 nil seriously? Surely at half time being 9 nil down you just put 11 men behind the ball and frustrate the opposition - pathetic and should be investigated
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Post by Facts on Sept 13, 2016 8:49:40 GMT
Cranborne being beaten 20 nil really does make a mockery of the league - how can you lose 20 nil seriously? Surely at half time being 9 nil down you just put 11 men behind the ball and frustrate the opposition - pathetic and should be investigated they only had ten turn up
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Post by White Anelka on Sept 13, 2016 18:38:46 GMT
Cranborne being beaten 20 nil really does make a mockery of the league - how can you lose 20 nil seriously? Surely at half time being 9 nil down you just put 11 men behind the ball and frustrate the opposition - pathetic and should be investigated they only had ten turn up 10 will be all we need soon WA
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Post by Watcher 2016 on Sept 15, 2016 11:36:05 GMT
The issue with all the leagues from Sat Bmth/Dorset and Sunday Bmth is the committee are still in the old days, Dragonian run. Both FA's need new blood to re shuffle things make things more competitive, bring back the old days when the league was at its strongest and people were proud to represent their clubs and the County FA's. If not in a few years the leagues will die with them.
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Post by It's over.... on Sept 16, 2016 21:40:07 GMT
Both the DPL and Bournemouth leagues are at risk! High costs for pitches, match officials, league fees, fines.... Wages! Means that clubs are being priced out of football! Why would someone want to play at a Bleep standard and have to pay for it!
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Post by Answer on Sept 16, 2016 22:28:26 GMT
Both the DPL and Bournemouth leagues are at risk! High costs for pitches, match officials, league fees, fines.... Wages! Means that clubs are being priced out of football! Why would someone want to play at a Bleep standard and have to pay for it! Think you just answered your own question. If it's a poor standard, then there are poor players, poor players would have always paid match fees.... So they'll carry on doing so. Question should be, why would people want to payroll in a poor standard. Holt paying players to play in this league is beyond a joke! It's expensive to run a club and think at this level people should be paying! Some big time Charlies in this "poor" league
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Post by FACT on Sept 17, 2016 6:57:37 GMT
Both the DPL and Bournemouth leagues are at risk! High costs for pitches, match officials, league fees, fines.... Wages! Means that clubs are being priced out of football! Why would someone want to play at a Bleep standard and have to pay for it! Think you just answered your own question. If it's a poor standard, then there are poor players, poor players would have always paid match fees.... So they'll carry on doing so. Question should be, why would people want to payroll in a poor standard. Holt paying players to play in this league is beyond a joke! It's expensive to run a club and think at this level people should be paying! Some big time Charlies in this "poor" league On the flip side, you could be Mere Town or Gill res and be paying players and be s h i t !!
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Post by !?!?!?! on Sept 17, 2016 18:52:45 GMT
Ham rec to be mid table I disagree showed a lesson today holt aint all that now. very quit on here now league just got intresting who to win now haters!!!!!
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Post by FOOTBALLS_GONE_MAD on Sept 19, 2016 9:14:06 GMT
I agree, Gillingham Reserves paying money for players like Ryan Scootern and Josh Meadinho is crazy in the DPL. They should be playing subs to play
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Post by Red robin on Sept 19, 2016 12:27:40 GMT
I don't see the big issue. Mead has featured for the first team at Gill and has made love to half of Dorset. Very versatile player.
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