Post by manager on Jul 20, 2007 13:58:22 GMT
The Annual General Meeting of the UCL was held last Monday evening. I attended as our team's representative as Rhys was unable to go. Neil Tallamy also attended but in his capacity as a Committee member responsible for disciplinary issues.
The following decisions were made at the meeting, some of which do affect you as players so please note : -
1. Committe members - all were re-elected i.e. Mark Watkins [Ammanford],Steve Hilsden [Glenwood], Terry Morgan [Inter Aberdare],Neil Tallamy [Baglan] and Elwyn Davies.
2. New Teams - For 2007-08 season 2 new teams were accepted into the league both of which will join our Division Two [so 4 more matches for us]. These were Rhondda Royals who reached the semi finals of the National Cup [so a very good side - I have ref'd them] and a second team from the Rhondda basically their second string whose name is to be decided.
3. Cup Format - Next season there will be changes. The geographical split is to be retained [East & West] but there will be no seeding i.e. a random selection of teams.
4. Registration of Players - The FAW are imposing a list for registration of all players playing in any league under their jurisdiction. This means they will know who is playing for whom [see separate note 5 below]. Baglan along with all other teams in UCL will have to submit to UCL a complete list of all the players in our squad. UCL will pass this to the FAW as requested.
5. One Player for One Team - The FAW have changed their rules for next season and stated that players may only be registered and play for one Saturday team at a time. He can play for a Sunday team as well or if he is a youth player can play youth and adult football. BAGLAN PLAYERS PLEASE NOTE - YOU CAN ONLY PLAY FOR BAGLAN COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOTBALL CLUB IF YOU ARE REGISTERED BY US AND WITH NO OTHER SATURDAY TEAM. If there are any of our players who choose to play for another team on a Saturday e.g. on a Sat afternoon, then they cannot play for us on a Saturday morning. If any player is in this position then please advise me urgently as I do not want to fall foul of the FAW and end up with point deduction during season and/or a fine.
6. Transfer and Registration Deadline - the date for both of these will run from 1st August 2007 to 27th March 2008. This means that new players cannot be registered, play or be transferred after this date. This will stop players whose clubs have finished their season signing for another team till end of season and thus affecting promotion or relegation issues.
The UCL has to be advised of all transfers taking place during the transfer window mentioned above and both teams have to agree to the transfer. UCL committee will arbitrate in cases of dispute.
7. Match Reports - In order to keep a track of registration issues etc a new weekly match report template is to be drawn up by UCL. Every club will have to provide this within 3 days of a game taking place. Both clubs will have to submit the template which will include the names of all players including subs [playing or not], result and scorers plus details of any yellow or red cards issued including reasons of offences. The referee has to be named so he can be contacted in cases of dispute as some yellow cards are worse than others for 'totting up' purposes [see next note] .
8. Yellow and Red Cards - UCL will follow the FAW system for discipline next season. Final details are still awaited but will probably be as follows : -
Yellow Cards - 5 Bookings in a season will mean 1 match ban
10 Bookings " " " " 2 match ban
15 Bookings " " " " 3 match ban
Red Cards - Two yellows in game results in a red and a 1 match ban
Deliberate handball will mean red card and 1 match ban
Abusive behaviour " " " " and 2 match ban
Violent " " " " " and 3 match ban
A second red card in a season will mean an additional one match ban etc.
Suspensions will take place 14 days from date of sending off to allow for any appeal [which must be made in writing within 3 days of offence]. Any player will therefore be eligible to play the week before any suspension is due to take place.
You should all know by now my views about discipline on the pitch.
9. Postponement of Matches - The current rule of 7 days notice for postponements has now been increased to 30 days. This is on the basis that in most cases matters such as weddings, church activities, holidays etc are known well in advance. Where the 30 notice has not been followed then the other team can claim the 3 points. This does not apply of course to postponements due to weather only where a team calls off a match at less than 30 days notice.
10. Next Season Start Date - Matches will begin on Saturday 8th September.
I know this is a lot of detail but at least you all know what I do now and it was important to inform you of all the issues affecting you as players. Let the others know who don't usually visit this website.
Any queries on the above please contact me.
Philip [ps. look out for the next note about the kit and equipment]
The following decisions were made at the meeting, some of which do affect you as players so please note : -
1. Committe members - all were re-elected i.e. Mark Watkins [Ammanford],Steve Hilsden [Glenwood], Terry Morgan [Inter Aberdare],Neil Tallamy [Baglan] and Elwyn Davies.
2. New Teams - For 2007-08 season 2 new teams were accepted into the league both of which will join our Division Two [so 4 more matches for us]. These were Rhondda Royals who reached the semi finals of the National Cup [so a very good side - I have ref'd them] and a second team from the Rhondda basically their second string whose name is to be decided.
3. Cup Format - Next season there will be changes. The geographical split is to be retained [East & West] but there will be no seeding i.e. a random selection of teams.
4. Registration of Players - The FAW are imposing a list for registration of all players playing in any league under their jurisdiction. This means they will know who is playing for whom [see separate note 5 below]. Baglan along with all other teams in UCL will have to submit to UCL a complete list of all the players in our squad. UCL will pass this to the FAW as requested.
5. One Player for One Team - The FAW have changed their rules for next season and stated that players may only be registered and play for one Saturday team at a time. He can play for a Sunday team as well or if he is a youth player can play youth and adult football. BAGLAN PLAYERS PLEASE NOTE - YOU CAN ONLY PLAY FOR BAGLAN COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOTBALL CLUB IF YOU ARE REGISTERED BY US AND WITH NO OTHER SATURDAY TEAM. If there are any of our players who choose to play for another team on a Saturday e.g. on a Sat afternoon, then they cannot play for us on a Saturday morning. If any player is in this position then please advise me urgently as I do not want to fall foul of the FAW and end up with point deduction during season and/or a fine.
6. Transfer and Registration Deadline - the date for both of these will run from 1st August 2007 to 27th March 2008. This means that new players cannot be registered, play or be transferred after this date. This will stop players whose clubs have finished their season signing for another team till end of season and thus affecting promotion or relegation issues.
The UCL has to be advised of all transfers taking place during the transfer window mentioned above and both teams have to agree to the transfer. UCL committee will arbitrate in cases of dispute.
7. Match Reports - In order to keep a track of registration issues etc a new weekly match report template is to be drawn up by UCL. Every club will have to provide this within 3 days of a game taking place. Both clubs will have to submit the template which will include the names of all players including subs [playing or not], result and scorers plus details of any yellow or red cards issued including reasons of offences. The referee has to be named so he can be contacted in cases of dispute as some yellow cards are worse than others for 'totting up' purposes [see next note] .
8. Yellow and Red Cards - UCL will follow the FAW system for discipline next season. Final details are still awaited but will probably be as follows : -
Yellow Cards - 5 Bookings in a season will mean 1 match ban
10 Bookings " " " " 2 match ban
15 Bookings " " " " 3 match ban
Red Cards - Two yellows in game results in a red and a 1 match ban
Deliberate handball will mean red card and 1 match ban
Abusive behaviour " " " " and 2 match ban
Violent " " " " " and 3 match ban
A second red card in a season will mean an additional one match ban etc.
Suspensions will take place 14 days from date of sending off to allow for any appeal [which must be made in writing within 3 days of offence]. Any player will therefore be eligible to play the week before any suspension is due to take place.
You should all know by now my views about discipline on the pitch.
9. Postponement of Matches - The current rule of 7 days notice for postponements has now been increased to 30 days. This is on the basis that in most cases matters such as weddings, church activities, holidays etc are known well in advance. Where the 30 notice has not been followed then the other team can claim the 3 points. This does not apply of course to postponements due to weather only where a team calls off a match at less than 30 days notice.
10. Next Season Start Date - Matches will begin on Saturday 8th September.
I know this is a lot of detail but at least you all know what I do now and it was important to inform you of all the issues affecting you as players. Let the others know who don't usually visit this website.
Any queries on the above please contact me.
Philip [ps. look out for the next note about the kit and equipment]