Re: The Structure of the English Competition

Ian Diddams wrote:

[...cogent arguments]

I think we may have the wrong end of each other's argument here Didds.  I'm
not suggesting that the system forces the cream to the top - though it did
look that way from my description.  I merely suggest that because there is
a broad base it MUST contain a few more ambitious players than a narrower
base.

I wholly accept that many (many) fine clubs exist to fill a niche which is
both sporting AND sociological.  One has only to witness the position of
the village rugby club in Wales once upon a time. I also accept that they
fill those niches admirable with little ambition to move anywhere.

regards

The Green Phantom

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'Just the place for a Snark!  I have said it twice:
        That alone should encourage the crew.
Just the place for a Snark!  I have said it thrice:
        What I tell you three times is true.'