At level 8 we have a 3 and a 3 and a 2. The F.A. insists on running eight divisions at this level because it works in their limited imaginations and in spite of the shape of the country and the number of teams in each area. In a perfect world this would work perfectly but guess what? The world is not perfect and the country is shaped like a triangle.
Boost the higher levels by making the system a 1-3-9-27 league system which is ready made for some swerves east, west, north and south. Sorry, I know that is too complicated for the tiny minds at the F.A.
So we start with the Isthmian League North where I have many childhood memories. Basildon United, Bowers & Pitsea, Grays Athletic and even Enfield. Malden & Tiptree was the area for a childhood coach trip every year. I have decided on the easy access from the M25
8IN=Brentwood Town
The Isthmian League South Central division shouted out a couple of choices. Since I have run this blog I have always loved the name Badshot Lea. One day I hope to watch them when they have a player called Leigh or Lee in the team and when he hits a skyer out of the ground I can shout "Bad Shot Leigh". The team I have gone for, though, as I would like a trip out there to watch them is Guernsey.
8ISC=Guernsey
The Isthmian League South East immediately threw up a team that I have driven through countless times when visiting my mother in Worthing. The only choice is Lancing.
8ISE=Lancing
The Northern Premier League is a long way from home here but I have watched a few You Tube videos over the years and have picked a few favourites. The Northern Premier League West was probably the hardest one to pick from and I chose Vauxhall Motors as I have driven a Vauxhall for many years now.
8NPW=Vauxhall Motors
The Northern Premier League East was tricky until I spotted an old favourite thar made a meteoric rise up the leagues and then disappeared. They are back again and moving on up again so my choice is North Ferriby.
8NPE=North Ferriby
My Northern Premier League Midlands pick is completely arbitrary as I am told it is good for me. I have chosen Quorn.
8NPM=Quorn
Six down and two to go. The Southern League only has two divisions at this level and you have to ask how that works when the Southern League has two divisions at level 7. The Southern League Central division One caused me problems but I found a team called Hadley and I remember my cricket team playing their cricket team many years ago when we enjoyed an overly good evening after the match before driving home.
8S1C=Hadley
My local division at this level is the Southern League Division One South and I have a favourite team in the local area that I will not change. They are on the up and that team is Exmouth Town.
8S1S=Exmouth Town
Eight teams to follow at level 8 but with the focus on Exmouth Town.
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