I cant help feeling frustrated now when I look at the County League table. We are now 4 points from the 40 point mark which usually ensures safety. So one win and a draw and RFC should be playing County one football next term if they get out of administration in time before the FA step in and decide the level that is played next season here at the Caburn.
But meanwhile we should all look seriously at where we would now be should we have not so recklessly been placed into Administration and ten points been unfairly taken from the first team. And where we would be is fifth. Fifth, with one, two and three games in hand over the four teams above us and three of them to play at home. I wonder what went through the minds of those responsible when, presumably, some bright spark said “Lets put Ringmer Football Club Limited into Administration”.
However, there certainly seems to be dividing lines now and before this ends (and for the record) I need to say that two directors’, Lynn Harris and David Ruffles, have worked tirelessly and without recognition for the whole period of this sad affair and should be applauded for their dedication to the day to day goings on at the club. Both have been stretched to the absolute limit and have shown great professionalism and application and from the management position I want to say thanks to these two people. I personally hope you both remain at the club particularly if Steve and I manage the first team in the season 2009/10.
Talking of management teams, Geoff has indicated to me that if the circumstances are right then he will be managing our reserves next term and I can say that our 18s manager is now lined up and ready to take on our youth development programme with us all - again providing the circumstances are right. For all this to happen of course Administration needs to be an issue resolved. Lets hope it is.
At the game on Saturday it felt great, I’m sure you’d all agree. The sun was shining, (the flag wasn’t up but hey - its gonna take more than me asking – the hidden powers of darkness control that issue) the pitch looked really cool with very little sign of the two games played on it mid week, it was warm and people were coming through the gate. 72 the official total I read. Bearing in mind that Selsey didn’t bring too many its encouraging that more people are coming out to watch our football. Oh and we won too. We didn’t play great - particularly in the first 45 - but in the second half we pushed them hard and we got all three points.
With no reserve fixture this week emphasis on a win for next week becomes obvious. Its away at Selsey and there will be a minibus for the reserves and management team. The front side play at our place against Horsham YMCA who, I think, were fortunate to beat us earlier in the season. Now is our chance to show what we can do at home.
Oh and Deb wants to know…. when we come out of Administration, when do we get our ten points back?……lol
Texts will be sent regarding games and training but Tuesdays training is confirmed for all at Falmer, 8 till 9. See you there.
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