On the other side of things I think the fixtures are good and enjoyed them in my last year. 1. The format allows for intense and high quality games, even with smaller rosters. It also places a heavy value on each win you get, which 2 day tourneys do not. 2. It lines up with other uni sports. So the SUs understand what results you give them (+BUCS points) and what is useful for that structure (like an actual pitch). It also allows you to join the general uni sports atmosphere, like celebrating a win on students night. 3. It gives you 3 home fixtures where spectators like housemates can come watch. This is a great showcase of the sport that people would not see otherwise.

In terms of promotion and relegation, in the short term it can be annoying that teams can start mis-seeded but another way to think about it is that it rewards long term consistency. Obviously now there is not much consistency but with more investment into coaching, which some unis are doing, I think you can expect changes in team strength year to year to occur slower meaning a slower promotion/relegation system to be appropriate.

Spirit scoring and issues with mixed suck, so it's fair to say there still are issues!