Let me preface this all by giving Whalley the full congratulations they deserve. This team sits atop the 1st division (even ahead of the mighty Rangers!), and seem poised to win the league and earn promotion to Premier next season. Add to their accomplishments a place in the Pakenham semi-finals, and therein lies proof of a united side with much potential.
However......
If Whalley were able to sneak out a win in their semi vs Langley(P), they would find themselves with a chance to win "precious", and most notably a Province Cup Berth!
In '94, a similarly strong Div. 1 team from Surrey United managed to find their way to the final of the Pak cup through a kind draw. Upon getting humped by SFC in the final, the wise manager of the club announced to everyone that the Div. 1 team would relinquish the Provincial berth that came with a place in the Pak final, and give it to the next in line from the premier league (I believe it was Langley that year, who had narrowly missed qualifying).
I'm curious to know the thoughts of the soccer world on this matter: If Whalley were to win vs Langley, should they give it a go in the Province Cup?.....or should they leave the table with their winnings (and pride) in tact? I mean, Lord knows the Valley is shite enough!! Do we want to send a team with little or no experience to battle with the best in the VMSL??
Skipjustaskingthetoughquestions....
However......
If Whalley were able to sneak out a win in their semi vs Langley(P), they would find themselves with a chance to win "precious", and most notably a Province Cup Berth!
In '94, a similarly strong Div. 1 team from Surrey United managed to find their way to the final of the Pak cup through a kind draw. Upon getting humped by SFC in the final, the wise manager of the club announced to everyone that the Div. 1 team would relinquish the Provincial berth that came with a place in the Pak final, and give it to the next in line from the premier league (I believe it was Langley that year, who had narrowly missed qualifying).
I'm curious to know the thoughts of the soccer world on this matter: If Whalley were to win vs Langley, should they give it a go in the Province Cup?.....or should they leave the table with their winnings (and pride) in tact? I mean, Lord knows the Valley is shite enough!! Do we want to send a team with little or no experience to battle with the best in the VMSL??
Skipjustaskingthetoughquestions....