Decision on promotion

According to The Rugby Paper, the decision on Doncaster and Ealing promotion eligibility is due on Tuesday. I can't see how they could fail Doncaster given the facilities at Castle Park. Interestingly, the article says that Ealing wants to use Vallis Way, and not a groundshare - doesn't match the rumors that I've heard, but that was a few months ago. Castlebar Park, which is the nearest public transport, is not really fit for purpose.

...also, what a bizarre coincidence that Castle Park is the Knight's home, and the closest train station to Ealing's home ground (maybe a 125 meter walk) is Castlebar Park.

No 7 wrote:

There is a rumour that another route into the Trailfinders ground is in with planning. There is also talk of building a seating stand the length of the pitch opposite the existing main stand . This will mean the loss of the second floodlit 3 G pitch which will also be used for parking.

Hmmm...there is already a gate with a small ticket booth on the Castlebar Park (west) side of the ground which was usually open pre-pandemic, but has not been this year or last. I'd like to see that re-opened, as it saves me about ten minutes of walking and is closest to public transport for anyone coming by train. The loss of the 2nd floodlit 3G pitch would be a shame, but the only other option would be to knock down the grandstand, and that would take out c.500 existing seats. Will be interesting to see what is published tomorrow.

Good point Islander

Based on the previous audit at Castle Park which gave approval I will assume this one will be the same. But one never knows if the thought process has changed in the interim

Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny!

Hopefully then everything below know what is happening

So many Christians not enough Lions

Have you checked that the toilet cubicles lock properly and that the correct type of toilet flushers are used?

This is very important because the brick aided by the foot to stop anyone else getting in, is frowned upon.

Make sure that any cups or mugs are washed before serving the wine.

Sponges grow in the ocean. That just amazes me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn't happen.

If Pirates should win the league (admittedly a long shot, but you never know) and could not be promoted would the team who finish second then be promoted of they passed the audit?

Stalwart wrote:

If Pirates should win the league (admittedly a long shot, but you never know) and could not be promoted would the team who finish second then be promoted of they passed the audit?

No. It’s a prerequisite for promotion that the club must have won the Championship.

Speak softly, but carry a big stick.

Exactly. No point in diluting the Quality in the Prem when you can dilute it in National 2.

Sponges grow in the ocean. That just amazes me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn't happen.

Bet they’re looking forward to the local derbies with Darlington & Caldy. Speaking of which what a season Caldy are having, which may end up in promotion to the Championship.

Edited by Rothman2 - 21 Feb 2022 at 20:48

Sponges grow in the ocean. That just amazes me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn't happen.