Bit of poetic licence there Chris, I dont think the re-structure is the only reason the PDFL isn't as strong as in days past - As you aluded the biggest demise has to be the loss of the works teams...
Emneth manger left to run Wisbech Reserves and players followed so they went to having one team in Division 4 or 5.
Long Sutton case was different. They had quit the Jewson League and should have...