Tongs
Well-Known Member
Yep, you read it right. The DVCA have decided that as of 2016/2017 they will be introducing a 3 tier - A Grade competition. There will be 3 x 1st XI competitions, where relegation/promition works much like the old Barclay and Money Shield competition worked. It is going to be as follows:
Barclay Shield: 10 Teams (Currently 12)
Money Shield: 10 Teams (Currently 12)
B Grade: 8 Teams (Note, it will be renamed to become a Shield)
This means, that only 1st XI sides will play against 1st XI sides, and like wise with the B grade structure. There will be no relegation/promotion between the Division 3 Shield and what is ultimately B grade like we currently have.
Thoughts?
(I will post mine shortly, I didn't want to include it in the original post)
Barclay Shield: 10 Teams (Currently 12)
Money Shield: 10 Teams (Currently 12)
B Grade: 8 Teams (Note, it will be renamed to become a Shield)
This means, that only 1st XI sides will play against 1st XI sides, and like wise with the B grade structure. There will be no relegation/promotion between the Division 3 Shield and what is ultimately B grade like we currently have.
Thoughts?
(I will post mine shortly, I didn't want to include it in the original post)