Agm to vote on two-thirds majority rule

THE agm of the North East Football League takes place tonight (Tuesday) at 8pm in the Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, with a total of 19 motions put forward between the outgoing committee and member clubs Boyne Harps, Duleek and OMP United.

The most potentially radical motion - ‘To abolish current two-thirds majority system in favour of Majority Plus 4 System’ - which was put forward by Duleek - could, if adopted, pave the way for sweeping changes in the future as the two-thirds majority only marginally held the status quo on two of the five occasions where attempts were made to bring about a change to a calendar season.

Following a full review of the entire rulebook, the NEFL committee put forward a number of motions that, for the most part, tidied and added proposed greater clarity to various rules.

To follow along similar lines in place within a number of underage leagues, Duleek also proposed: ‘League to introduce proper registration ID System including club player photo packs, as done in all Schoolboy / Girl Leagues. To also introduce new match cards, with extra panel for player signatures, and block capital names, as done in some cup competitions. This could be introduced over period of time, say one season, given all clubs time to comply, before been punished for not doing so’. •The Annual Presentation Night will take place on Friday June 23rd in the Ardboyne Hotel, Navan.

Results

Tully Bookmakers Challenge Cup Final: Navan Cosmos 4 Bellurgan United 1. Leinster Junior Shield semi-final: Albion Rovers 0 Howth Celtic 3. Over 35s: Group A: Albion 0 Doolargy All Stars 0, OMP 2 Drogheda Boys 2. Group B: Ardee Celtic 3 BJD Celtic 1, Rock Celtic 2 Carrick 2.

Fixtures TUESDAY MAY 30th, 7.30

Over 35s: Group A: Doolargy All Stars v Parkvilla, Dundalk DKIT, 7.45, C Halligan.

WEDNESDAY MAY 31st, 7.30

Over 35s: Group A: Drogheda Boys v Black Bull, Marley’s Lane, J Gorman. Group B: Cavan Town v Rock Celtic, Cavan Astro Park, 8.0, P Burns Snr.

FRIDAY JUNE 2nd, 7.30

Over 35s: Group A: Johnstown v OMP, MDL, K Ennis. Group B: Carrick v Electro Celtic, P McGeown; BJD Celtic v Woodview, Castlerahan, 8.0, A O’Hanlon.