What a good start for Merthyr.

[the other bob wilson]

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[Des Parrot]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

Another 2 for Ricardo Rees, he’s gold dust at that level. It’s a long long way to go but at least they’re proving to be competitive.

[Lord Worcester]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

Excellent. Not so good for Wrexham.

[The Prophet of Doom]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

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With their artificial pitch - what is the highest level they would be allowed to play at?

[The Prophet of Doom]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

With their artificial pitch - what is the highest level they would be allowed to play at?

I can answer my own question. National League is the highest level in the English pyramid system. EFL does not allow artificial pitches BUT the FA Cup does!

Scotland too - allows them.

[JamesWales]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

I can answer my own question. National League is the highest level in the English pyramid system. EFL does not allow artificial pitches BUT the FA Cup does!

Scotland too - allows them.

Correct. Personally, I hate them. I get the community use angle and why clubs might do it but I just hate the look and feel of them. Penydarren Park I arguably one of the best non league grounds in the country historically but the pitch does jar a little for me.

It's not a big issue clearly and great to see them starting so well! The crowds can make a big difference at that level too in terms of bringing players in

[the other bob wilson]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

A home defeat to Marine in midweek, but a 3-0 win at Curzon Ashton yesterday has Merthyr in third position in the National League North. Not sure they can maintain such a position, but they’re showing that the sixth tier shouldn’t hold any great fears for them.

[PhyllisStant]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

How many go up from North and South to the National League? The promised land still seems a way off.

[Lord Worcester]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

How many go up from North and South to the National League? The promised land still seems a way off.

1 automatic. Plus 1 via play offs.

[Lord Worcester]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

A home defeat to Marine in midweek, but a 3-0 win at Curzon Ashton yesterday has Merthyr in third position in the National League North. Not sure they can maintain such a position, but they’re showing that the sixth tier shouldn’t hold any great fears for them.

Thanks for posting. Enjoyed that.

[Hot Shot Hamish.]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

Lost 3-1 at home to Scarborough this afternoon despite being one up (Ricardo Rees again), at half time.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

Thought reality was biting for Merthyr after they conceded seven goals in losing their previous two matches, but going to Macclesfield and winning 3-1 last night is some result for them. Macclesfield have a very big budget by National League (North) standards and I'm pretty sure they were pre season favourites to win the title.

[The Lone Gunman]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

Thought reality was biting for Merthyr after they conceded seven goals in losing their previous two matches, but going to Macclesfield and winning 3-1 last night is some result for them. Macclesfield have a very big budget by National League (North) standards and I'm pretty sure they were pre season favourites to win the title.

They were fourth in the betting. The odds were:

3/1 - Kidderminster
6/1 - King's Lynn
7/1 - Chester
10/1 - Macclesfield
11/1 - Fylde

Not sure what odds Merthyr were - the Racing Post only quoted the top eight in the betting for this division.

[Mr Ducie]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

Thought reality was biting for Merthyr after they conceded seven goals in losing their previous two matches, but going to Macclesfield and winning 3-1 last night is some result for them. Macclesfield have a very big budget by National League (North) standards and I'm pretty sure they were pre season favourites to win the title.

I went to the Merthyr v Scarborough game , Merthyr could have been 2 or even 3 up at half time. The second half Scarborough pumped high balls into the box and got their goals.

The Seadogs appeared to be a physically stronger side.

Highlights of the day

1.A good few beers in town at met a few old friends of mine
2. Had a nice chat with Pasty in the the ever so popular club house ( he has a decent book on non league football grounds )
3. Had a 99 ice cream at half time :hehe:
4. Chatted briefly with Owen Money :music:

[the other bob wilson]

Re: What a good start for Merthyr.

Merthyr fifth in the National League North after a 2-0 home win over Worksop today - Ricardo Rees scored both of them.