What Sundays are for, COYPL

[Link]

Sunday, 19th November, 1.30pm, Kick Off.
County Cup, Quarter Final.

Carshalton Athletic V's CPLFC

War Memorial Sports Ground, Colston Ave, Sutton, Carshalton SM5 2PW

COYPL

[Link]

Sunday, 26th November, 2pm, Kick Off.
FAWPL South

CPLFC V's Cardiff City

Bromley FC
Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 9EF

Adults £4, ST Holders and U16's Free

COYPL

[Link]

Good News,

Eagles Looking To Take Next Step

Palace Ladies have confirmed their intention to apply for any available Women's Super League place for the 2018-19 season. Whilst the bid would ideally come through the retained promotion place, The Eagles will be looking to ensure that any opportunity available to them is explored.

The FA is renewing the status and licences for it's WSL members, moving the top tier towards a fully professional and full-time environment. This will be supported by a second tier, akin to the current WSL2, although will be increasing the criteria in order that a strong and sustainable pathway exists, not only domestically, but importantly, for the national game.

Speaking to Palace Ladies Chairman, Richard Spokes, it is clear that the next few months will be a busy, exciting and potentially nervous time

"The changes to the top of the women's game have certainly created a buzz and a fair amount of opinion. As is natural, the more we move towards a professional game, the more that it becomes more than just football - not least the financials. This is a huge step for the game, and particularly any club that has never played at that level. At Palace, we have worked very hard over the past seven years to build a club that, we hoped would, one day be able to hold it's own amongst the elite. This has been far from easy, and has relied on a massive amount of goodwill and belief. Through this development, we have seen our junior section strengthen and our first team move up through the provincial leagues to where we are now - close to the top of the FA Women's Premier League, and with The WSL in sight. "

The renewal of licences and changes to application criteria is likely to see significant changes to the look of the two leagues, with current second tier clubs able to apply for tier one status and some of the tier one clubs already announcing their inability or unwillingness to apply for the highest league status.

"At Palace, we are keen to remain realistic and build a structure that enables sustained growth and progression. Whilst the idea of our club having a full-time women's set-up is hugely appealing, we are keen to work our way there and be able to gain the place on merit and with a view to sustaining it."

Asked if there was a possibility that clubs without any real provenance at the higher levels in the women's game could "buy their way" to The WSL, The Chairman was keen to focus on the Palace situation.

"The situation is more about our position and not so much how others may look to exploit the opportunity. We are a club that is keen to be judged on our merits and justify our presence based on what we have achieved. Whilst it is true that the we may benefit from the opportunity to apply for a licence, outside of the natural promotion process, we feel that our previous and current form at this level demonstrates our credibility and credentials."

Asked as what the process now entails, Richard added,

" A lot! First of all, any non-WSL club must wait for the finalisation of the application process for the existing clubs. That deadline has now passed and it is now a case of the bids being reviewed and the successful clubs being mapped to the appropriate league. Following that, applications will be accepted from clubs outside of the current WSL, at which time, we hope to submit our application. We are currently working very hard with the hugely supportive management at CPFC, our partners such as Bromley FC and Utilita and ensuring that we are able to meet the strict criteria set by The FA. This process will see us work closely with The FA and WSL and see some significant changes to our club structure. Whether our application relates to being promoted or applying for any available licence in the new structure, the deadline is March 2018 and the clock is ticking!"

Clearly, the changes at the top of the domestic game will see plenty of differing views and a number of twists and turns, but anyone one who has seen or been a part of the Palace Ladies development over the past few years will know that no stone will be left unturned as the opportunity of the next step in the club history beckons.

The Palace Ladies website will keep fans posted as to the progress of the process and any updates

Updated 22:19 - 26 Nov 2017 by Richard Spokes

[Link]

FT 3-0
A comfortable win in the end for our girl's..
Goals from Chandler, Simmons & Bryan to put us in the draw for the 3rd round tomorrow..🏆
Br!ghton at home would be decent!

[Link]

Sunday 17th December, 2pm,Kick Off.
FAWPL South,

West Ham V's CPLFC

West Ham Training ground,
Rush Green,
Rush Green Rd, London RM7 0LU

[Link]