Congrats Smfc, I was hoping to attend a game with all on the line for both clubs but that's not meant to be.

Can't wait for the npl finals. Should south win, would you add a 5th star to your badge?

the stick oakleigh will cop will be worth coming down for alone. As for the star absolutely not...it's not a genuine national title. However winning it will be huge as it gives a spot to next years FFA cup which is hard to qualify for out of Victoria as we found out.

Can't wait for the npl finals. Should south win, would you add a 5th star to your badge?

Personally I don't think you could equate NPL Championship with a fully fledged National title. Would probably diminish their value in the eyes of many outsiders.

the stick oakleigh will cop will be worth coming down for alone. As for the star absolutely not...it's not a genuine national title. However winning it will be huge as it gives a spot to next years FFA cup which is hard to qualify for out of Victoria as we found out.

Since when?

have a game in hand where they are up 2-0.

Do you have a link to where it says that they'll play the game from where it left off?

Haven't heard a peep about that abandoned match with Pascoe Vale since the week it happened, if anyone has any word about it please share.

Ballarat were up 2-0 in something like the 68th minute when it was abandoned due to a bad injury.

The result of this will almost certainly have an effect on who gets relegated.

Edited by paladisious: 6/9/2014 09:40:15 PM

Pascoe Vale are safe from relegation and that game was away. They might just forfeit the game if they have to start where they left off.

The game is being played on Wednesday in Ballarat.

Will continue exactly the same as it left off, unless someone is injured and the clubs can provide medical evidence.

As it stands, both clubs have agreed to play so it should be going ahead.

Good news for Ballarat. Got sauce?

Werribee City, Heidelberg United just ending 0-0, Werribee apparently missing a penalty in the 90th minute!



That makes the dropzone like:
Port Melbourne -14gd 27pts
Werribee City -21gd 27pts
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ballarat RD -11gd 24pts
GVS already out.

All teams with one game to play, other than Ballarat also having the last 20 minutes of a game to play from being 2-0 up against Pascoe Vale.

Ballarat are against Oakleigh Cannons on the final day on Sunday 14th which won't be easy, although the title hunt is over, while crucially Werribee and Port play each other. Unless Werribee and Port draw (and assuming Ballarat still win that Pascoe Vale replay), Ballarat could still be safe with a loss to Oakleigh.



Dandy are now safe as Port or Werribee can't both get three points.

Edited by paladisious: 7/9/2014 05:22:10 PM

Where did those Czech supporters come from?! Great to have them but the matching track suits make me curious

http://http://www.sportsgraphy.net/wp-content/uploads/galleries/post-660/full/SMFCvOCFC-00026.jpg

Bohemians 1905 supporters, commemorating their club's 1927 Australian tour.

http://www.rsssf.com/tables/1927-bohemians-tour-oz.html

Red Devils aim to avoid relegation in unfinished game with Pascoe Vale By MICHAEL POLLOCK Sept. 10, 2014, 12:59 a.m.

BALLARAT Red Devils could be just 26 minutes away from a leap out of the National Premier Leagues Victoria relegation zone.

The Reds will renew ties with Pascoe Vale at Morshead Park on Wednesday night, holding a 2-0 lead in an abandoned clash dating back to round 18.

A win would see the club join ranks with Werribee City and Port Melbourne on 27 points heading into the final round of the season.

However, Ballarat’s healthy goal differential will see it momentarily, and perhaps permanently, jump out of the final two ladder positions.

Reds player/manager James Robinson indicated last week he would use the same squad that trounced Melbourne Knights on Saturday.

Robinson has no intentions of parking the bus, and says his side will approach the contest the same as any other.

The final round of the season will see Werribee and Port Melbourne pitted against each other, while the McDonald’s Red Devils will take on second-placed Oakleigh Cannons.

A draw against the Cannons would confirm Ballarat’s spot in the NPLV for season 2015.

A favourable loss could also guarantee the club safety.

“It’s not much fun to be honest, but that’s football and there’s just as much excitement or tension as a grand final to be honest,” Red Devils chairman Duncan Smith said of a thrilling end of year.

“There are all sorts of things that could happen – some four or five or six different results.

“I believe we have done enough this season to stay in the league, but I’m sure that the other two clubs are saying that as well.”

Wednesday’s kick-off will start at 7.30pm, with the club offering free entry.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior team coach Toby Paterson and midfielder Brodie Paterson have parted ways with St Albans Saints because of the incident that took place after our Round 23 match against Richmond on Sunday. The club must abide by its ‘Code of Behaviour’ policy that applies to supporters, players and officials alike. Regretfully, assistant coach Steve Laurie has decided to leave the club also.
We thank Toby & Steve for the tireless work during their time at the club and we credit them to this season’s successes within the domestic NPL1 league, Dockerty Cup and the Westfield FFA Cup.
We wish Toby, Steve, Brodie and their families all the very best with their future endeavours.
Captain Ryan McGuffie will manage the team for the remainder of the season.
St Albans Saints Committee.