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Guest writes "Sunday 5th March @ Pear Tree Pub

At the Executive meeting prior to the monthly meeting a few points were raised with the main one being discussed and voted on at 8.45pm after the main meeting.

It was raised that the Pear Tree Potters had played two players from outside the Rugeley & District Pool League boundaries without prior permission from the Exceutive as stated in the constitution.

This raised a long and debated views on the matter and was actually voted on twice.

At first the vote was for
A= Lose both games by 7-0 but not to be fined
B= Abide by constitution an lose both games 7-0 and fined £10.

The first vote went with option A but after further points made, the Executive then voted again on the incident and realised that rules are rules and by an over whelming vote, it was decided to go with Option B.

Pear Tree Potters lose both 7-0 and fined £10

It had at the meeting been asked by Dave Richardson, captain of the Potters that both players be allowed to play in the R&DPL IN FUTURE.

Views were varied and at 8.45pm it was passed that both players from the Cannock region be allowed to continue playing in the league.

The rule states that any team wishing to sign a player outside the R&DPL boundaries must first seek approval from the Executive prior to them playing.

Failure to do so results in those player/s being deemed illegal players and lose all game by 0-7

It should be pointed out that on the first occasion that these players played, it was pointed out by the secretary to Dave Richardson that he had gone against the rules and despite knowing the rules, the same two players played last Tuesday aswell.

No doubt that this will not be the last we have heard of the matter and a phone call by Dave Richardson who had left to play in Burntwood stated he may be asking for an EGM to be called.

Other matters = Draws given out along with a league table which is featured on this website now and a map/guide to the boundaries will be made available at the next meeting (however this will be spoken about at the next AGM)

Vine A left the meeting still owing for a player and the league tables will be modified when I get the match results that are affected by this as that player becomes an illegal player.

One of the Doubles Semi-Finals had been drawn to be played at the Pear Tree WMC but the representatives of the club at the meeting made it clear that they didnt want the venue being used for matches not involving their team or players. The match was switched to the Pear Tree Pub.

The Rugeley Super League team was bought up and it was made clear that we may be struggling to get 9 player to play the first match in Stafford

A long night and alot of petty issues were bought up and views.

See you all soon

DARL"