I like the new set up as it means the previous few disagreements about 1a or 1b being stronger are irrelevant, there wasn't enough games previously and it will be a cracking league. I heard from someone at the meeting that the league cup going to a straight knock out and np more 1a and 1b Presidents Cup. Although the 1st will still be in the current 2 league cups. So games shouldn't be an issue. Re 1a or 1b I've not seen as much this season as I did last season but the Mungo, Dunblane, Westerlands and EK are in my opinion just as good as the best 4 in 1a so I think both leagues are equally balanced. All about opinions though.