I noticed that both Bingley teams have withdrawn from the Clough, I wondered why till I saw the A team are to play Undercliffe. Pity nobody listened at the AGMs in 2008 & 2009.
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Hi Daz,
In May 2008, I suggested the Clough be extended to 9 rounds, with 4point byes given to teams involved in the hepolite or rearranged League games-DEFEATED.
In December 2008 Undercliffe B postponed against Clayton, if my suggestion had been implemented there were 4 dates available.
In May 2009, I refined my suggestion Clough 5 rounds, postponed games to be played on first available Clough date, 4 points given as "postponement" bye-REJECTED, infavour of the simpler Suggest 3 dates & have a committee meeting.
Next time I have a suggestion, I will change my name and go in disguise.
PS if my may suggestion had been accepted Undercliffe, Bingley would have had 3 dates.
Thanks for info I was looking at all fixtures trying to figure out what you meant!
Hi Daz,
I falsely stated that in 2009 the Clough should be 5 rounds. I have come across a copy of the rule ammendments for 2009, I actually said 8 rounds.
The rule at the time: 43, The Clough Trophy will be played as an annual five round Swiss tournament. First round ties are drawn randomly at the most appropriate Executive committee meeting. The ties in rounds 2-5 to be drawn( as far as possible)by conventional Swiss rules, by the BDCA Secretary or Competition controller.
My ammendment was: 43, The Clough Trophy will be played as an annual eight round Swiss tournament. First round ties will be drawn randomly by the Hon Secretary. The ties for rounds 2-8 will be drawn randomly(as far as possible) by conventional Swiss rules.
I made a mistake in this draft by ommiting "or Competition controller" . Strangely enough for every ammendment I suggested, one particular member made a counter suggestion, in this case the words "or Competition controller" from the original rule were left outi. His ammendment was accepted!!?
OK Doctor I'm coming, but it's not paranoia
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In another topic, Nigel expresses his concern with apathy. Not being involved in the League I have no knowledge of this but I think it should be sorted out (without scapegoats)