There's been some talk lately of the leeague becoming a bit predictable; that the level of competition isn't very inspiring. How do you respond to these opinions?
I find them a bit hard to swallow. If you look at the table, taking the games in hand into consideration, you have the very real possibility of only 5 points separating 1st from 4th. And that would only be 1/3 of the way intot the season. Unpredictable stuff, really.
And the goal differentials bit?
I'll keep my mouth closed on that one. The last manager to pop off about conceding goals went and let in 11 in his next match. At the end of the day, points determine titles. Goal differential is merely a tiebreaker.
How difficult is it to keep the fixture list's spirit intact; whilst balancing 8 different schedules/attitudes?
It's tough; and this year has been our biggest challenge by a long shot. The international group stage first round being an obvious example. The games in hand will mount, and most will get skeptical as to whether or not we can collectively pull this season off; but as long as each manager takes responsibility for his scheduling and mindful of his priorities, we should trudge on. It's when the glaring opportunities to play go begging that you begin to wonder.
Anyone need a boot to the backside in that regard?
I'll save that for the comments section.
Some have been a bit confused as to the Champion's Cup competition format. Can you elaborate?
I've gotten several queries about that and it's my fault for not clarifying straight away. The group stage will consist of home and away matches v the other 3 clubs(6 matches per). The final group standings will then put the group leader through to the final, the bottom club out of the tournament, and 2 & 3 into the semi-finals. The 2nd seeded club will recieve home field advantage in the second leg of the two-legged semis.
Boots, meet backsides.
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