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Clicking this link led to 'page not found'. But if anyone feels up to plodding through it, the following is from the EFL webpages: (Incidentally, Dale seem to have got £25k from the first round - 2 wins and a draw. But this link - if it works - implies Dale aren't due to play Chesterfield tomorrow: http://www.efl.com/news/article/2016/-appointments-checkatrade-trophy-round-two- Tinpot indeed!)
EFL Trophy: Format confirmed for 2016/17 Posted: Wed 06 Jul 2016 Author: EFL image:
EFL Trophy Checkatrade Trophy The EFL has confirmed the format of the EFL Trophy 2016/17 which, for the first time, will include 16 invited teams from clubs with Category One Academies. A total of 64 clubs will compete in the competition beginning with 16 groups of four teams, each of which will include at least one club from each of Leagues One and Two, along with one invited team. The top two sides in each group will then go into a knockout stage that will culminate in a showpiece final at Wembley Stadium on April 2.
The new look competition will also have an enhanced prize fund with an expected £1.95m being up for grabs, including £10,000 per win and £5,000 per draw during the Group Stage and £100,000 for the eventual winner.
The first 16 clubs with Category One Academies that have been invited to take part in the EFL Trophy 2016/17 are Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Newcastle United, Southampton, Stoke City, Sunderland, Swansea City, Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United.
EFL Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey said: "The new format is intended to rejuvenate this competition and also assist the development of the very best young players in English football. This will help us deliver more and better home grown players which will deliver benefits to the national team and domestic league football at all levels.
"I believe this is the right time to pilot these changes to the EFL Trophy, which we will review at the end of the 2016/17 season following discussions with our clubs and having consulted with the other football bodies and supporter organisations."
A Premier League spokesman said: "The overriding aim of the Elite Player Performance Plan across the Premier League and English Football League is to produce more and better home grown players capable of performing at first team and international levels.
"Participation for a selection of Premier League clubs' teams to take part in the EFL Trophy is an important part of a range developments that both we and the EFL believe will help young, talented players progress physically and mentally on top of the technical aspect of their game developed in the Academy system.
"It is a progressive move by both leagues; one that we welcome."
Competition format
Clubs:
- 48 clubs from League One & Two.
- 16 invited Category One Academy teams.
Eligibility Criteria:
- EFL Clubs — a minimum of 5 ‘First Team’ players in the starting 11 as defined under the competition’s existing rules.
- Invited Clubs — 6 of the starting 11 to be U21 (as at June 30).
Group Stage:
- 16 groups of 4 teams organised on a regionalised basis.
- Groups to include one invited club and at least one club from each of Leagues One & Two.
- Clubs to play each other once, either home or away. Invited clubs will play one home game at the club’s first team stadium.
- Clubs will be awarded 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. In the event of a drawn game (after 90 minutes), a penalty shootout will be held with the winning team earning an additional point.
- The top two teams will progress to the Knockout Stage.
Knockout Stage:
- Round 2 (32 teams) will remain regionalised with each group winner being drawn at home to a second placed team from a different qualifying group.
- Round 3 (16 teams) and Round 4 (8 teams) will be ‘free’ draws.
- Semi-finals (4 teams) will be a 'free’ draw and will consist of single ties played at the stadium of the club drawn first in each tie.
- If scores are level after 90 minutes in Rounds 2, 3 and 4, the game will be determined by the taking of penalties. The EFL will confirm arrangements for the Semi-Finals and Final in due course following further consultation.
Dates:
- Group Stage - w/c 29th August 2016 - w/c 3rd October 2016 - w/c 7th November 2016
- Round 2 - w/c 5th December 2016 - Round 3 - w/c 9th January 2017 - Round 4 - w/c 23rd January 2017 - Semi- Final - w/c 20th February 2017 - Final - 2nd April 2017 (Wembley Stadium)
The date of the draw for the group stage will be announced in due course.
Match Proceeds:
After deduction of match expenses, all proceeds will be split: - 45% Home Club - 45% Away Club - 10% to the pool account
Invited clubs will donate all or some of their share of gate receipts to a fund that will be shared equally by League One and Two clubs.
Group Stage - Invited Clubs will donate their 45% share to the fund. Knockout Stage - Invited Clubs will retain 25% of their share and donate 20% to the fund. Semi-finals & Final - Invited Clubs will retain 30% of their share and donate 15% to the fund.
Tinpot indeed.......but the further we progress the better,
We might,just might be able to afford to buy some Jeyes Fluid to splash around the Main Stand toilets and get rid of that Grimsby Fish smell that perculates on match days?
PS If that Nolan chap(Red Carded on Saturday) plays for Chesterfield tomorrow,allowed under tinpottery rules,surely we can let BigCal have a game?
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Tinpot indeed.......but the further we progress the better,
We might,just might be able to afford to buy some Jeyes Fluid to splash around the Main Stand toilets and get rid of that Grimsby Fish smell that perculates on match days?
PS If that Nolan chap(Red Carded on Saturday) plays for Chesterfield tomorrow,allowed under tinpottery rules,surely we can let BigCal have a game?
Nolan can play if he was red carded for a tackle (which was reported on the BBC match report). Unless its a red card for violent conduct you are allowed to play.
Its a BRILLIANT goal to cap a BRILLIANT start by Rochdale - Don Goodman 26/08/10
It is also worth noting that this is the last round where it is split north/south.
From the next round onwards it is a completely free draw, so we (if we get through) could end up going to somewhere like Norwich U21 or Southampton U21. Sounds fun!
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It is also worth noting that this is the last round where it is split north/south.
From the next round onwards it is a completely free draw, so we (if we get through) could end up going to somewhere like Norwich U21 or Southampton U21. Sounds fun!
......or back to Carlisle?
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It is also worth noting that this is the last round where it is split north/south.
From the next round onwards it is a completely free draw, so we (if we get through) could end up going to somewhere like Norwich U21 or Southampton U21. Sounds fun!
Norwich look on fire...
They are Defo taking this seriously.
Roll on tomorrow. A good time to play Chesterfield I recon ( on & off field they look all at sea )
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Roll on tomorrow. A good time to play Chesterfield I recon ( on & off field they look all at sea )
Given recent results, I'd be surprised if Chesterfield bring 100+ fans (but then, I'd be surprised - pleasantly - if, on what threatens to be a bitterly cold night, Dale manage 1000+ supporters.
I'd also be surprised if Hilly breaks the rules by making a lot of changes, though Josh Lillis might be in goal, with rare starts for Tanser, RNL and Odelusi, and maybe Canavan in place of Keane.
With Scunny due on Saturday it'll be a tricky balancing act to rest some key players tomorrow without risking throwing away the game.
But who are we mere mortals to second-guess the manager?
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Not heard but I think the sandy and main stand open would be the sensible option.
From the OS:
Dale are back in action at the Crown Oil Arena on Tuesday 6th December.
Chesterfield are the visitors for the Checkatrade Trophy second round tie - 7.30pm kick-off.
Admission prices are as follows:
Adults - £5 Juniors (16 and under) - £1
The Main Stand will be open for home supporters, while visiting fans will be housed in the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre Stand.
Fans can pay on the night and cash turnstiles will be in operation. Supporters can also purchase tickets in advance via the club's online ticketing site > https://www.rafctickets.co.uk/events.aspx
As Bolton and Sheff U are out of this, we are currently the 3rd ranked team in this behind Bradford and Scunny.
Expecting a few changes with Scunny coming up on Saturday. As we know however, change is not necessarily a bad thing for our team this season.
Another one off Calvs rap sheet, this is the competition that keeps giving and giving.
I love this trophy. Promises nothing, you can't get Arsenal away, you don't make a bean and you're not arsed if you get knocked out by someone shite. No disappointment, unlike that teasing tvvating FA Cup.
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I love this trophy. Promises nothing, you can't get Arsenal away, you don't make a bean and you're not arsed if you get knocked out by someone shite. No disappointment, unlike that teasing tvvating FA Cup.
Earlier today at Molyneaux
Wolves Academy 1 Sunderland Academy 1
Wolves won 4-3 on penalties
Attendance 1,118
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Checkatrade Trophy on 20:13 - Dec 5 by BigDaveMyCock
I love this trophy. Promises nothing, you can't get Arsenal away, you don't make a bean and you're not arsed if you get knocked out by someone shite. No disappointment, unlike that teasing tvvating FA Cup.
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