Cup Start Date Is 4th September

Format is as follows:

1) 3 groups of 3 teams each.
2) Each team plays the other teams in their group twice (home and away) under 'normal' (i.e. not 'cup') rules.
3) The group stage will take 6 weeks (4 game weeks and 2 byes)
4) The three group winners and the highest runner up will go forward into the semi finals.
5) The next four highest losers will play the 'das losers invitational' knockout round.
6) The lowest loser has the 'honour' of gaining the 'wooden spoon' for this season.
7) If anyone else confirms by midnight Friday 31st August then they will be included and I will adjust the format to accommodate them.

Anyone have any comments/suggestions then please feel free to post.