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Post by orrible on May 17, 2008 10:08:09 GMT
Most of the "A" team do not like playing in the new alcove.
It is rumoured that the "B" squad may not move from the tables by the bar, which is where we used to be.
At our last match an opponent from Suffolk said it was less intimidating in the alcove and Cambs have lost a little advantage and I agreed
DO THEY, SHOULD THEY GET A SAY (the "B" team)?
My view is,as it has been since i first started playing County over 10 years ago, that the "A" team is "THE" County team.
The "B" team is the reserve squad "imo"
The ladies are happy where they are, so theirs is not an issue here.
Controversial to some (I know) but lets see how the vote goes?
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Post by orrible on May 17, 2008 10:29:05 GMT
Why "NO". Give a reason/opinion?  Will Mr Rivers dare be controversial??? |
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Post by Steve McCann on May 17, 2008 17:42:00 GMT
Well, I would say yes... and no
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Post by Craig Benstock on May 17, 2008 18:27:28 GMT
The A team did have first choice at the beginning of the season, and they chose the brand new area, with the 4 brand new tables, and now they don't like it.
I think in principle the A team is the 'priority' team, but common courtesy would be to ask the B team if they will move politely, or wait until the next season before moving back.
If I were asked to move, I would say yes, which is how I have voted.
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Post by orrible on May 17, 2008 21:09:23 GMT
The A team did have first choice at the beginning of the season, and they chose the brand new area, with the 4 brand new tables, and now they don't like it. I think in principle the A team is the 'priority' team, but common courtesy would be to ask the B team if they will move politely, or wait until the next season before moving back. If I were asked to move, I would say yes, which is how I have voted. fair comment |
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Post by stelmagic on May 18, 2008 21:39:35 GMT
Most of the "A" team do not like playing in the new alcove. It is rumoured that the "B" squad may not move from the tables by the bar, which is where we used to be. At our last match an opponent from Suffolk said it was less intimidating in the alcove and Cambs have lost a little advantage and I agreed DO THEY, SHOULD THEY GET A SAY (the "B" team)? My view is,as it has been since i first started playing County over 10 years ago, that the "A" team is "THE" County team. The "B" team is the reserve squad "imo" The ladies are happy where they are, so theirs is not an issue here. Controversial to some (I know) but lets see how the vote goes? It was probably more intimidating because the last time the team sheet included P Harrison, N Parnell, S Rivers,R Wharton,M Conlon. I prefer the alcove purely because that is where I play 90% of my pool at CSC and where I find the tables the best(altho most of them are getting pretty ropey at the moment  ) B team should definitely have a say after today's a result they are probably the only mens team with a chance of qualification  |
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Post by Craig Benstock on May 19, 2008 8:40:49 GMT
Seems like poor communication and thoughtlessness by those in charge caused a great deal of unrest.
The 'many' A-team players unhappy playing in the alcove was in fact a very small minority. Perhaps if someone actually asked the players they would find this stuff out?!?
Rather than simply swap two teams from their regular tables, the decision was made to move the youth in to the alcove, the men-b to the worst two tables in the club, and the men-A to the bar tables. Why disrupt 3 teams when you only need to disrupt 2 in a straight swap???
The men-b captain wasn't consulted on the move, and I therefore assume neither was the youth captain. That's just plain rude in my opinion, and shows a total lack of respect.
What's going to happen next home match?? Are we all going to be moved back??
Perhaps if we can engage some discussion on the matter we might actually get a decision that suits the players?
One thing that is apparent to me is that we should push the snooker center to move tables around the night before the game so that we all play on the best tables possible.
In my opinion we should also stop all practice 30 min before kick-off and brush & IRON the tables.
thoughts???
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Post by P.A.U.L on May 19, 2008 9:42:57 GMT
Seems like poor communication and thoughtlessness by those in charge caused a great deal of unrest. The 'many' A-team players unhappy playing in the alcove was in fact a very small minority. Perhaps if someone actually asked the players they would find this stuff out?!? Rather than simply swap two teams from their regular tables, the decision was made to move the youth in to the alcove, the men-b to the worst two tables in the club, and the men-A to the bar tables. Why disrupt 3 teams when you only need to disrupt 2 in a straight swap??? The men-b captain wasn't consulted on the move, and I therefore assume neither was the youth captain. That's just plain rude in my opinion, and shows a total lack of respect. What's going to happen next home match?? Are we all going to be moved back?? Perhaps if we can engage some discussion on the matter we might actually get a decision that suits the players? One thing that is apparent to me is that we should push the snooker center to move tables around the night before the game so that we all play on the best tables possible. In my opinion we should also stop all practice 30 min before kick-off and brush & IRON the tables. thoughts??? Hate to admit it, cos I hate to agree with Craig, but I do, he is absolutely right. CSC has said that they would have been happy to move slates had they known what was going on. It would have been nice to let the other team members know, so that at least they might have been able to practise on the tables they would be playing on !! and as for 22-23 being the 'B' tables, the poor poor poor quality of them cost me 1 frame god knows who else, and I heard that Joff also had issues with the table in the 'A' costing him a frame or two. Not so sure about closing the tables down before hand. I noticed Stel brushing down 21 before hand, but that was about it. It only takes a few minutes, perhaps if the lead players where to take the matter into there own hands before there frame would suffice. |
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Post by Craig Benstock on May 19, 2008 10:18:58 GMT
Hmm... in principle I now have to disagree with myself, as Paul agreeing with me is unacceptable.  |
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Post by remusdog on May 19, 2008 11:31:55 GMT
Was consulted/told about table changes. A team should be priority although once they started the season they should have stuck with it.
As for tables we played on, i would of objected about moving if i had been imformed how poor 1 of them was.
Hopefully they will get sorted so that all the tables are as good as the rest.
Anyway great team performance especially after the start we had. lets keep it going all the season, especially next month at Norfolk!!!
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Post by juls on May 19, 2008 12:12:22 GMT
On a happier note the girls are showing the way this season. Played 4 won 4. Great team spirit and support from all the girls. Bring on Norfolk in two weeks time. PS We are happy with our tables. |
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Post by orrible on May 21, 2008 8:55:04 GMT
i fell in the trap I usually fall in i'm afraid. Listening to people moaning who say nothing.
I didn't think it would have caused so much upset and will keep my nose out from now on.
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Post by Dan on May 21, 2008 14:32:22 GMT
Uh oh. Bit late but my opinion is that if they A team chose the tables they would play on at the beginning of the season then they should stuck with them unless the majority of another team is happy to swap...
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Post by schmack on May 21, 2008 18:21:13 GMT
on a tangent but it has to be said that this shouldnt be an issue if the tables were in a decent condition in the first place
the B team table nearest the door actually had divots out of the cloth at the breaking end
not to mention unpredictable bounces off the cusions (as craig will testify)
not good enough
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