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Post by EricTheKing on Apr 13, 2011 12:18:43 GMT
Was just thinking about something lenny mentioned on another thread about the 2nd division being s**t.
What about the top teams from Ballymena breaking away and forming their ownp premiership?
Lets face it, the quality in the 2nd and 3rd divisions is pretty dire so the teams in the premiership would improve by playing against quality players every week. There would be no promotion or relegation but you would have to be voted in our out like in the old football league.
Or teams with alot of money (goram) would also be accepted. Before any of you Antrim/Randalstown/Larne/Carnlough/Glenarm men start, this would be a league for Ballymena teams only.
What about that Len??
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Post by LENNY on Apr 13, 2011 12:26:11 GMT
i was discussing this with jnr88 in the pub last sat night..he thinks it could happen.
i would also like to get rid of a few ballymena teams in div 1 who also clearly cant cut it..
it would defo strengthen the competition and make us all better players IMO.
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Post by DavyFTB on Apr 13, 2011 12:27:19 GMT
Ok so excluding the "dire" 2nd and 3rd div team you will be left with 7 teams for this premiership and that's including cough and ahoghill.
Good luck with that one. The voting shouldn't take to long
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Post by LENNY on Apr 13, 2011 12:33:05 GMT
ahoghill rovers will be replaced by thistle, cause goram is feckin loaded and we need his funding.
clough will stay cause they are getting a new pitch.
Raceview have expressed an interest apparently, as have wakehurst if they cant get their facilities sorted ASAP.
standard will be much better.
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Post by EricTheKing on Apr 13, 2011 12:40:23 GMT
Heard that Raceview were in talks about this but would only agree if it was ballymena exclusive. Think they are getting a bit fed up with all the travelling.
I think too you could generate alot more local sponsorship if it was a quality local league.
I know for a fact Macdonalds and KFC have alot of funding set aside for these local community projects.
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Post by LENNY on Apr 13, 2011 12:44:32 GMT
Heard that Raceview were in talks about this but would only agree if it was ballymena exclusive. Think they are getting a bit fed up with all the travelling. I think too you could generate alot more local sponsorship if it was a quality local league. I know for a fact Macdonalds and KFC have alot of funding set aside for these local community projects. there was actually talk of chimney corner being interested when they get relegated, but ian gregg of wakehurst said if they join then wakehurst are pulling out..plus they are from antrim so, that was prob a non starter anyway |
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Post by mrfish on Apr 13, 2011 12:57:28 GMT
This is probably the best possible solution for the standard of the league.
Sadly it would probably spell the end of career's for people like meself who are no longer capable of playing at the standard this new Premiership would rightfully demand. This is sad for me indeed but the fact that there is a better local standard exclusive to Ballymena's footballing community helps me get through as at least when I'm not playing there'd be decent football to watch. I also wouldn't have to go to the Antrim Forum or Sandy Bay to do so.
I don't drive either so all in all has beens like meself still benefit from the new proposed system.
I have heard too that Monte is very much in support of this idea and has put the full weight of his son and aire, wee Joe, behind the plans....quite a considerable weight to be behind anything and something ye would imagine would be very hard to stop!!!
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Post by harty on Apr 13, 2011 12:59:07 GMT
I have heard too that Monte is very much in support of this idea and has put the full weight of his son and aire, wee Joe, behind the plans....quite a considerable weight to be behind anything and something ye would imagine would be very hard to stop!!! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by goram on Apr 13, 2011 13:00:04 GMT
Heard that Raceview were in talks about this but would only agree if it was ballymena exclusive. Think they are getting a bit fed up with all the travelling. I think too you could generate alot more local sponsorship if it was a quality local league. I know for a fact Macdonalds and KFC have alot of funding set aside for these local community projects. there was actually talk of chimney corner being interested when they get relegated, but ian gregg of wakehurst said if they join then wakehurst are pulling out..plus they are from antrim so, that was prob a non starter anyway weres ratman .... i heard of a current bsml player heading to wakehurst and getting 60 a week ..... must have won the euros ;D |
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Post by bap on Apr 13, 2011 13:08:29 GMT
Was just thinking about something lenny mentioned on another thread about the 2nd division being s**t. What about the top teams from Ballymena breaking away and forming their ownp premiership? Lets face it, the quality in the 2nd and 3rd divisions is pretty dire so the teams in the premiership would improve by playing against quality players every week. There would be no promotion or relegation but you would have to be voted in our out like in the old football league. Or teams with alot of money (goram) would also be accepted. Before any of you Antrim/Randalstown/Larne/Carnlough/Glenarm men start, this would be a league for Ballymena teams only. What about that Len?? hahaha brilliant idea! Then your 6 or 8 teams could pat each other on the back and tell each other how their league is a great standard and has the best players in the country etc. You should form a new state as well and police it yourselves. Have passport checks for getting in and out. Give the Interstars citizenship. Thanks for having us this past few years  |
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Post by Retired on Apr 13, 2011 13:15:43 GMT
;D yeah thanks
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Post by EricTheKing on Apr 13, 2011 13:32:42 GMT
Bap. We appreciate your grattitude and your comments. Tho I think you might be being a bit sarcastic with your passport check comments there ya blurt.
I know youre prob a bit annoyed about this cos unfortunately for you, you fall into two of our banned categories. Youre a larne buddy and you play in the soon to be doomed 2nd division.
I always remember you bein a decent player tho bap so if ye ever come to youre senses and decide to move to the mena i'm sure you'll be more than welcome.
We're not tryin to be racist here bap. Just trin to cut out alot of the s**t from the league and make the people of ballymena get out of their beds on a sat morning and watch a good standard of football.
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Post by bap on Apr 13, 2011 13:47:06 GMT
Bap. We appreciate your grattitude and your comments. Tho I think you might be being a bit sarcastic with your passport check comments there ya blurt. I know youre prob a bit annoyed about this cos unfortunately for you, you fall into two of our banned categories. Youre a larne buddy and you play in the soon to be doomed 2nd division. I always remember you bein a decent player tho bap so if ye ever come to youre senses and decide to move to the mena i'm sure you'll be more than welcome. We're not tryin to be racist here bap. Just trin to cut out alot of the s**t from the league and make the people of ballymena get out of their beds on a sat morning and watch a good standard of football. Love it. One problem I see is the getting people outta their beds to come watch. One 'clown' who cannot defend himself due to people nicking his laptop from the bus toilets can't get out of bed to play if its a hard match so you cannae expect fans to buy into these clubs. Could an out of towner get involved in the merchandising for these new superclubs? Obviously the players involved could get a percentage for image rights etc but I think I could market this well. Imagine a big Fish picture in your wean's bedroom. Or have any of you got agents? Helped out on a few amateur league transfers in the past so could bring my knowledge to the table. I just wanna help really. Is Barrys open yet? |
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Post by sterland on Apr 13, 2011 13:57:39 GMT
This is a fantastic idea and definately something that should be worked on. Would there however, be the possibility of a Premier 'Reserve' League for the likes of us antrim, randalstown, larne etc folk to maybe improve our skills and have a 'vision' of reaching the premier league someday. That way it gives us something to cling to...
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Post by Donko on Apr 13, 2011 13:58:44 GMT
Whilst I appreciate the efforts to get the good folk out on a Saturday morning, I know of only 1 surefire way to ensure they aren't in their beds. Let the bars stay open on Friday nights, only closing at 10am Saturday morning, then sell beers at pitchside.
Hold on, f**k that, I will keep that idea for the newly formed Greater Antrim Area League.
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Post by sterland on Apr 13, 2011 14:02:08 GMT
Whilst I appreciate the efforts to get the good folk out on a Saturday morning, I know of only 1 surefire way to ensure they aren't in their beds. Let the bars stay open on Friday nights, only closing at 10am Saturday morning, then sell beers at pitchside. Hold on, f**k that, I will keep that idea for the newly formed Greater Antrim Area League. Dont think abbeyview will like being associated with the G.A.A. League Donko ;D |
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Post by EricTheKing on Apr 13, 2011 14:03:27 GMT
Good man bap. Thats the spirit. Even tho you've no chance of playing in our premiership ye still want to help. Would definitely have no objections in you taking over the marketing side of things as long as you dont think this will ever get you a game.
A few antrimmers could take a leaf out of your book.
Seriously though bap. You think its a good idea if we can get some of the teams mentioned on board?
You think there would be enough interest?
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Post by Donko on Apr 13, 2011 14:05:26 GMT
Whilst I appreciate the efforts to get the good folk out on a Saturday morning, I know of only 1 surefire way to ensure they aren't in their beds. Let the bars stay open on Friday nights, only closing at 10am Saturday morning, then sell beers at pitchside. Hold on, f**k that, I will keep that idea for the newly formed Greater Antrim Area League. Dont think abbeyview will like being associated with the G.A.A. League Donko ;D True, might need to work on the name |
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Post by EricTheKing on Apr 13, 2011 14:09:14 GMT
Don we would definitely make some provision for you's. Maybe pass down some of the sponsorship money to help keep you's afloat. But i'm afraid unless you's move or can begin to generate money from youre own sponsorship deals then ultimately youre f***ed.
Donko, you could be onto somethin there. If all you foreigners formed you're own leagues then we could think about creating a champions league type tournament to be played over the summer. In ballymena of course. And we'd win too.
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Post by bap on Apr 13, 2011 14:12:44 GMT
Don we would definitely make some provision for you's. Maybe pass down some of the sponsorship money to help keep you's afloat. But i'm afraid unless you's move or can begin to generate money from youre own sponsorship deals then ultimately youre f***ed. Donko, you could be onto somethin there. If all you foreigners formed you're own leagues then we could think about creating a champions league type tournament to be played over the summer. In ballymena of course. And we'd win too. If Ahoghill can play cos they are rich would it be the BAP as in A for area? See what i did there? |
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Post by goram on Apr 13, 2011 14:15:52 GMT
Don we would definitely make some provision for you's. Maybe pass down some of the sponsorship money to help keep you's afloat. But i'm afraid unless you's move or can begin to generate money from youre own sponsorship deals then ultimately youre f***ed. Donko, you could be onto somethin there. If all you foreigners formed you're own leagues then we could think about creating a champions league type tournament to be played over the summer. In ballymena of course. And we'd win too. If Ahoghill can play cos they are rich would it be the BAP as in A for area? See what i did there? we are joining the REAL bsml ....  |
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Post by Donko on Apr 13, 2011 14:17:19 GMT
I hear Connor are considering forming their own association to get on board, Football Union of Connor & Kells, or F.U.C.K.
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Post by Baby PJ on Apr 13, 2011 14:25:48 GMT
Cracker Donko ;D ;D
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Post by turfcutter on Apr 13, 2011 14:57:12 GMT
Was just thinking about something lenny mentioned on another thread about the 2nd division being s**t. What about the top teams from Ballymena breaking away and forming their ownp premiership? Lets face it, the quality in the 2nd and 3rd divisions is pretty dire so the teams in the premiership would improve by playing against quality players every week. There would be no promotion or relegation but you would have to be voted in our out like in the old football league. Or teams with alot of money (goram) would also be accepted. Before any of you Antrim/Randalstown/Larne/Carnlough/Glenarm men start, this would be a league for Ballymena teams only. What about that Len?? this is a class idea. then say for instance a non ballymena team or player comes into the exclusive area or sacred showgrounds, youz could escort them up to the 'showers  ' and have them extermimnated by gassing them. The committe could dress like the gestapo. ALL HIEL THE SS BALLYMENA PREM LEAGUE lol |
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Post by sterland on Apr 13, 2011 14:59:36 GMT
Don we would definitely make some provision for you's. Maybe pass down some of the sponsorship money to help keep you's afloat. But i'm afraid unless you's move or can begin to generate money from youre own sponsorship deals then ultimately youre f***ed. Donko, you could be onto somethin there. If all you foreigners formed you're own leagues then we could think about creating a champions league type tournament to be played over the summer. In ballymena of course. And we'd win too. I appreciate you taking us into consideration Eric as im sure there is always that tendency of antrim, larne etc etc teams that could maybe damage the name of what you have carefully put thought, time, and alot of effort into creating...and of course we're not as good as the folk of ballymena...and rightly so...so i do appreciate it can be a tender issue. Im sure there can be some provisions drawn up for generating some revenue to maybe put this 'Reserve' league into fruition. One question however, i mentioned the word 'vision' for us lesser players earlier...is there the possibility of maybe meeting a ballymena team in a cup match or something? Again taking revenue into account here, it could attract alot of gate receipts for big ballymena teams that play us plus the fact it gives the players the chance to try and shine against some of their idols, players who they aspire too...surely you can give us that Eric? |
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Post by Donko on Apr 13, 2011 15:28:49 GMT
Just a query, what about the poor unfortunate souls like myself who were schooled in Ballymena, perhaps you could group us all together, and have a lottery with the winners being allowed to take part.
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Post by EricTheKing on Apr 13, 2011 15:38:00 GMT
Don, I'll raise it with the powers that be. I'm not guaranteeing anything though. Thats the best i can do.
Donko, now you're just being ridiculous!!
Turf, you's are just outside the exclusion zone and youse are in the 2nd division so i understand your bitterness. You have to admit it's a great idea.. Thinking of the carbon footprint here too!!
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Post by LENNY on Apr 13, 2011 15:47:51 GMT
Eric, ye not think this thread should be for ballymena only folk??
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Post by Donko on Apr 13, 2011 16:01:35 GMT
It's when the top 4 Breakaway from the Ballymena premiership and form the Ballymena elite league, that's when you can forget coming down the dual carriageway for a game, your all f**king barred
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Post by stevie1 on Apr 13, 2011 16:34:18 GMT
If it's gonna be a Ballymena league, then the areas of Broughshane, Kells, Connor, Ahoghill etc should not be able to participate any more or less than the likes of Antrim. What would the likes of Moylena/Abbeyview etc do?
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