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Post by PW on Apr 13, 2005 12:33:09 GMT 1
..Is the National League coming apart? With the Bees now up for sale, with the real possibility that no-one will come in and run them, what future for the rest of the BNL if one of the strongest clubs folds, and Fife are, according to various forums, not exactly being welcomed into the EIHL with open arms? It seems that the egos of some in the EIHL and BNL are now being called into question, with Steelers, Panthers and Blaze at the forefront of much bad feeling from BNL clubs. Do we think this summer will be a nasty one what with the potential loss of Cardiff, Fife, and Bracknell, and indeed all the BNL clubs bar Edinburgh and Newcastle?
On the plus side, Greg Owen will be looking for a job...sign him up!
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Post by Claret & Blue Army on Apr 14, 2005 18:33:53 GMT 1
Guildford in the EPL? Schadenfreude  |
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Post by Carpo on Apr 15, 2005 10:23:18 GMT 1
Guildford in the EPL? Schadenfreude Guildford taking London's place in the EIHL? Just what's going round... |
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Post by PW on Apr 15, 2005 14:22:28 GMT 1
That would actually be better than Guildford in the EPL-whatever else can be said about the Flames they are a stable club, with a solid fan-base and an arena that's no worse than Lee Valley-also would likely benefit from the demise of London by soaking up those who may, in the worst case, have no team to watch in the capital, particularly if they sign some ex-Racers. Plus we'd get to beat them four times a year instead of just twice  |
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Post by Carpo on Apr 15, 2005 14:29:56 GMT 1
That would actually be better than Guildford in the EPL-whatever else can be said about the Flames they are a stable club, with a solid fan-base and an arena that's no worse than Lee Valley-also would likely benefit from the demise of London by soaking up those who may, in the worst case, have no team to watch in the capital, particularly if they sign some ex-Racers. Plus we'd get to beat them four times a year instead of just twice Surley you mean six times  In anycase, all's up in the air as usual just an incredable amount of rumours flying round at the moment, mor than the usual summer ones as well! |
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Post by Claret & Blue Army on Apr 15, 2005 16:59:51 GMT 1
Flames with a solid fan base ? You mean those bitter brats that still think it's 2001 ;D Racers rink has better seats and view as well Besides who is offering an olive branch to the Flames after their previous conduct?  |
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Post by Carpo on Apr 15, 2005 18:21:41 GMT 1
Flames with a solid fan base ? You mean those bitter brats that still think it's 2001 ;D Racers rink has better seats and view as well Besides who is offering an olive branch to the Flames after their previous conduct? And British Ice Hockey is in such a strong state that we can all afford to bitch and complain and not worry about the big picture isn't it. |
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Post by SuperMouse on Apr 16, 2005 17:31:53 GMT 1
And British Ice Hockey is in such a strong state that we can all afford to bitch and complain and not worry about the big picture isn't it. Good point.....if it is meant to be sarcastic that is ;D |
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Post by Claret & Blue Army on Apr 16, 2005 22:46:22 GMT 1
In my opinion it was the seeds sown by a certain party refusing Sheffield entry to the BNL which brought about the demise of the BNL. Once Sheffield and co decided on the Elite League plan and took 3 of the old BNL with them including the previous years play off finals 2 the writing was on the wall.
A case of As ye sow so shall ye reap
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Post by King Rich on Apr 17, 2005 1:45:52 GMT 1
Agreed. As soon as the Blaze and Devils (Bison meh) left the BNL it was doomed. It's a shame, as it was a great league when we were in it!
I do hope we will play the likes of Dundee and Fife next year. And Guildford.
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Post by Carpo on Apr 17, 2005 22:29:01 GMT 1
Good point.....if it is meant to be sarcastic that is ;D Correct mate |
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Post by Carpo on Apr 18, 2005 10:30:19 GMT 1
In my opinion it was the seeds sown by a certain party refusing Sheffield entry to the BNL which brought about the demise of the BNL. Once Sheffield and co decided on the Elite League plan and took 3 of the old BNL with them including the previous years play off finals 2 the writing was on the wall. A case of As ye sow so shall ye reap Okay. What if Blaze had hung onto the BNL? And lets say for example, Bracknell had joined the EIHL in our place everything else stayed the same. You'd be on here now screaming that the EIHL let us in. Time to draw a line in the sand and move on. Petty bickering is NOT going to help... |
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Post by Claret & Blue Army on Apr 18, 2005 18:18:25 GMT 1
Actually I've changed my mind about Guildford now after speaking to a few of their pleasant fans this weekend |
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In anycase, all's up in the air as usual just an incredable amount of rumours flying round at the moment, mor than the usual summer ones as well!
