Posted by Simon S-M on August 15, 1997 at 12:28:44:
In Reply to: Play offs posted by Graeme on August 15, 1997 at 11:17:30:
I think it's fine like that - it means that the semi teams are given a fair chance of qualifying instead of a one off fluke. The final should be a one-off occasion, so that's fine as far as I can see.
It also seems to be a compromise with the 7-game final lobby that was going on a few months ago.