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Play-offs Update
« on: June 20, 2020, 03:34:45 PM »

There is an update on the play-offs on the official club website.
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2020, 04:34:54 PM »



"The working assumption is that all 6 National League North teams will take part in the play-offs, although it is possible that could change.

For the play-offs to take place, at least 4 of the 6 clubs must take part in each competition."



Is there a date by which teams must confirm whether or not they are willing to participate in these proposed play-offs?
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2020, 05:11:25 PM »

Boston chairman David Newton on Radio Lincolnshire this afternoon said 3 clubs in the NLN committed to the play-off's straight away and the other 3 are keen but evaluating all factors.

He was pretty confident they would get 4 teams.

All clubs agreed to try and use the same squads they had at lockdown for the play offs. Discussions about loan players ongoing with NL/FA.

No date set by which the clubs need to commit.

Venues - a number of options but just waiting final clarification that the play-off are going ahead.

Estimated costs discussed between the clubs was £30k to £70K.

Boston are training at Doncaster Rovers due to building works etc.

Boston want promotion and therefore money not the issue but the chance to compete makes it is a no brainer.

Pushing for BT Sport to cover games live which will help with costs.
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2020, 07:59:49 PM »

Boston chairman David Newton on Radio Lincolnshire this afternoon said 3 clubs in the NLN committed to the play-off's straight away and the other 3 are keen but evaluating all factors.

He was pretty confident they would get 4 teams.

All clubs agreed to try and use the same squads they had at lockdown for the play offs. Discussions about loan players ongoing with NL/FA.

No date set by which the clubs need to commit.

Venues - a number of options but just waiting final clarification that the play-off are going ahead.

Estimated costs discussed between the clubs was £30k to £70K.

Boston are training at Doncaster Rovers due to building works etc.

Boston want promotion and therefore money not the issue but the chance to compete makes it is a no brainer.

Pushing for BT Sport to cover games live which will help with costs.

I hope he is right..
We need one more team to commit.
Let’s see which of the other three teams are committed.( Boston, York and us have said yes).
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2020, 08:01:34 PM »

Gateshead this afternoon made it four so play offs should be on at the moment alty york Boston gateshead in
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2020, 09:29:01 PM »

Gateshead this afternoon made it four so play offs should be on at the moment alty york Boston gateshead in
Fingers crossed
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2020, 09:51:14 PM »

So, am I right in thinking that we are now in the slightly odd position of hoping that one of Chester or Brackley decide not to take part? It's all very confusing.
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2020, 09:58:11 PM »

So, am I right in thinking that we are now in the slightly odd position of hoping that one of Chester or Brackley decide not to take part? It's all very confusing.
I would hope they both duck out.
We would then play York away, and Boston would welcome Gateshead..
Not sure what would happen if  only one of Chester and Brackley say they want to go in the playoffs.
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2020, 10:29:01 PM »

So, am I right in thinking that we are now in the slightly odd position of hoping that one of Chester or Brackley decide not to take part? It's all very confusing.
I would hope they both duck out.
We would then play York away, and Boston would welcome Gateshead..
Not sure what would happen if  only one of Chester and Brackley say they want to go in the playoffs.
I think that's incorrect. York who "finished" second would entertain the lowest team, Gateshead, while we would travel to Boston (unless they have to play at Doncastet or somewhere).
If only one dropped out, then Gateshead would travel to the lowest other qualifier, which would be either Chester or us, in a single preliminary round match.
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2020, 10:54:40 PM »

So, am I right in thinking that we are now in the slightly odd position of hoping that one of Chester or Brackley decide not to take part? It's all very confusing.
I would hope they both duck out.
We would then play York away, and Boston would welcome Gateshead..
Not sure what would happen if  only one of Chester and Brackley say they want to go in the playoffs.
I think that's incorrect. York who "finished" second would entertain the lowest team, Gateshead, while we would travel to Boston (unless they have to play at Doncastet or somewhere).
If only one dropped out, then Gateshead would travel to the lowest other qualifier, which would be either Chester or us, in a single preliminary round match.
Yes, you could have that right.
Things will change.
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2020, 11:32:35 PM »

It appears that Boston's lease on York Street ends on June 30th and the new stadium isn't ready yet. They could extend the lease for another month or hire Peterborough or a ground in Yorkshire (a long way from Boston, but more convenient for their manager and players at a match played behind closed doors). Alternatively, the National League could switch any fixture to the other team's ground.
There are a lot of uncertainties yet.
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2020, 12:37:08 AM »

It appears that Boston's lease on York Street ends on June 30th and the new stadium isn't ready yet. They could extend the lease for another month or hire Peterborough or a ground in Yorkshire (a long way from Boston, but more convenient for their manager and players at a match played behind closed doors). Alternatively, the National League could switch any fixture to the other team's ground.
There are a lot of uncertainties yet.
Looks like Brackley are going for it.
No official statement from Chester yet.
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2020, 07:51:51 AM »

I believe boston are in training at doncaster
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2020, 01:45:27 PM »

It will be strange, a lot of prep which could be just for 1 game.  Will this mean that we are unable to firm up our squad until after they are completed in case we are playing in the National?
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Re: Play-offs Update
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2020, 01:50:44 PM »

It will be strange, a lot of prep which could be just for 1 game.  Will this mean that we are unable to firm up our squad until after they are completed in case we are playing in the National?

Great opportunity,.. not too much to lose.
If it were just one game then at least the costs would be a lot less and allow PP more time to sort the squad for NLN.
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