Ali_Wee_Jag
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Dunbar United had an amateurs team (may still do) which I had a feeling was meant to be a sort of development team so Tayport might be doing the same.
The Ammies are still around. They take it in turns with West Barns Star and East Linton to field the best of east East Lothian’s amateur footballers. It’s apparently East Linton’s turn next season.0 -
A chap I used to work with who is involved with the club said Rosyth were promised all kinds of shite by the local councillor. The squeeze was also being put on them to move apparently.
Never, ever believe ANYTHING that a councillor or council tell you. Get it in black and white and signed off by the club lawyers as legally binding.
Penicuik, Edinburgh City and Dunbar will testify to that.3 -
5 clubs mentioned by [mention=79296]Burnieman[/mention] in the WOS thread - Dunbar, Musselburgh, St Andrews have been public about getting their lights up, guessing Sauchie and Dalkeith are the other two?
Dunbar Utd have had lights since 2001, when the new ground was opened.0 -
If there is to be some sort of resumption and the EOSFL decide to try and ensure there is promotion and relegation over half a season with every club playing each other once, then for half the season to be completed league games would have to start on Saturday 12th June as all games have to be completed by 30th June.
i understand that this possible scenario was one of three put forward at a league meeting.
Playing each club once! Dunbar have played several clubs home and away and a few clubs we’ve not played at all. We’ve played the team at the top of the league 8 times and second place twice. I’m not sure reaching any “half way stage” would be a fair state of play.0 -
I’d been hearing maybe 6 down depending on how things go in other leagues. However, surely we should be told how many down other than a seemingly movable number that started off as 4, then 5 and now possibly 6. How do clubs know where is safe? Play for top half just to avoid relegation?!
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What a cracker of a festive break, let the fan's in ! ! Hopefully the midweek games will be a regular thing in the future - can't wait to get back up north. Fingers crossed the fans return asap.
‘Fraid it’s not looking likely. With every passing week, it’s looking less likely. I can see us playing out the whole season in front of no crowds. I hope I’m wrong but it’s not looking hopeful from where I’m sitting and that’s in a region that WAS in tier 2 but is now back in tier 3. So, yeah, going backwards it is then!0 -
Tomorrow’s Dundonald Bluebell v Dunbar Utd game has been switched to New Countess Park, Dunbar with a 2pm kick off.
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Oooh! A wee first time visit to Inverkeithing or a return trip back to Oakley. No contest!!
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JONES
Malcolm
(Dunbar)
Very suddenly on Saturday 23rd November 2019, Malcolm, loving husband of Fiona, dearly loved dad of Geoff, Russell and Graeme, dear and devoted grandad of his five grandchildren, much loved brother of John, a very good friend of many. A funeral service to which all family and friends are invited will be held at Belhaven Church, on Friday 6th December at 10.30am, followed by a private family interment.0 -
Heard Whitehill v Tranent finished in the dark? Anyone there?!?
How were the other 2KO non floodlit games?
Given the circumstances at Humbug Park, I can confirm it was dull, drizzly, wet and getting darkish by the time the ref blew the final whistle.
But by then, no-one was paying much attention. I was up on main road awaiting the ambulances. Sad day.0 -
Midlothian Council helped - or entirely? - funded floodlights at likes of Dalkeith, Easthouses, Penicuik, Lasswade RFC, etc. earlier this decade, tbf. Note sure why the likes of Bonnyrigg and Whitehill weren't... maybe it depended on ground ownership status?
Perth & Kinross have also helped-out Jeanfield by donating pylons.
Anyway this is massive news for these clubs. Without meaning to single them out it feels especially important for Haddington, as they were all set for licensing last season; carry a smaller support than the likes of Musselburgh and Tranent; and from what I heard face some additional issues related to their ground being in a conservation area?
One day Ormiston might be in position to benefit, too.
If only Dunbar Utd were able to benefit from a council handout too. We already have floodlights, but there are plenty of other things needing done, such as separate female toilets, larger officials dressing rooms, reroofed enclosure, that all require financing as well.
Is this another Councillor Hampshire snub for Dunbar Utd?2 -
Dunbar v Dundonald is only off cause we’re away in Fife at Oakley playing in the Alex Jack Cup Semi Final.
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As you are probably now no doubt aware, Craigroyston have forfeited their Alex Jack Cup, 2nd Round tie against Dunbar United tomorrow. At short notice, Dunbar United would now wish to make it known that they have a team, pitch, referee etc all ready for a home match tomorrow at 2.30pm. One thing missing!! Opposition.
If you wish to take on this mantle, please contact the club either by answering this posting, contact the club on Facebook or Twitter or email the club secretary on p.m.jones@live.co.uk
Many thanks.
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Just hearing that Craigroyston have forfeited Saturday’s game against Dunbar Utd. Apparently there is a lack of signed players - not enough to get a team together. It’s a bit of a shame but a walkover to the quarter finals it is.
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Gotta say, I was pleasantly surprised with Crossgates Primrose this season. Superb achievement and I look forward to my visit to Humbug Park next season in the EoS Premier League.
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Anyone think it’s a bit strange that the club I support, Dunbar United, didn’t apply for a license but strangely enough we do have floodlights. From what I’ve read on here and in other places, that is certainly one huge hurdle cleared that other clubs haven’t managed. Other than the obvious registration fee (£2000 I believe) and the floodlights- what else is required to get a license? Just wondering!!
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"A Team that eats at West Barns plays at West Barns" - by Cllr Norman Hampshire.
This is the direct threat that Councillor Norman Hampshire, Deputy Leader of East Lothian Council, made to a full meeting of the Dunbar United Football Club committee a few months ago. It now appears to be happening as the sports centre that encompasses the football stadium continue to get more and more awkward to deal with.
First of all, it was not being allowed to play friendly matches on our own pitch. Then it was not being allowed to train on our own pitch, meaning extra expense in renting the 3G facility that is owned by the Council and not the Hallhill Sports Centre.
Then a fortnight ago, the club committee found themselves locked out of the sports centre for their weekly committee meeting. This resulted in one wheelchair bound weekly lottery volunteer and their carer to either sit out in the freezing conditions or go home without assisting.
Finally, on Saturday... everything came to a head. The club were locked out of the committee rooms and the tea bar. This meant that visiting players, committee and supporters were unable to have the benefit of the usual club hospitality and there was a distinct lack of Pie & Bovril. All we can do is apologise to everyone connected to Arniston Rangers and try to make sure it will not happen again - but at this stage we can give no guarantees.
Add this to the fact that the full size goals used for training on East Lothian Councils 3G pitch used by Dunbar United on Tuesdays and Thursdays now have been getting padlocked in an attempt to make them unusable.
This is not a new problem with Hallhill and its board, there have been ongoing problems and niggles ever since the facility opened back in 2001 and the football clubs problems with a particular individual go back even further to the original Countess Park days.
I hear that meetings and such like are likely to be held in the next days or weeks but at the moment, this is the state of affairs at Dunbar United.
I am not a committee member of the club but I have the full support of the club who know and asked me to post this article. There will most likely be updates and future developments will be posted here.
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If the information from [mention=14716]Burnie_man[/mention] is true then it looks like the status quo continues and the only way into the pyramid next season is via the EoS, I would expect another group of Juniors will be moving over for 2019/20. So the question is what would it take for Dunbar to leave the Juniors - if the four remaining Edinburgh and Midlothian clubs left, would you join them?
I’m only a supporter of Dunbar Utd so I can only give my own personal view. What would it take to persuade the committee to join the EoS league? I’ve no idea to be fair.0 -
My personal preference is stay. I suspect that the Juniors will be part of a huge pyramid in the fullness of time. In the meantime, we are Juniors.
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The other Twitter account is linked to the gentleman who updates the website. He may be referring to “who knows what’s happening” in relation to what league we’ll end up in if the clubs that wish to leave actually do leave. The last I heard, there was still talk between SJFA and SFA about putting in some sort of block to clubs leaving at such short notice. I doubt the club Twitter account was referring to Dunbar Utd leaving Juniors. But as you said, all we can do is wait and see.
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Not my Twitter account. Having spoke to several committee at Glenrothes On Saturday, the club have no plans on applying to the EoS league. None.
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Craigroyston are apparently one and depending on who you listen to, Dunbar may or may not be another. If both of them move that takes the EoS to 28 clubs.
Just over 3 weeks to the EoS AGM so I'm sure there will be further enquiries.
Quit the ship stirring Burnie Man. I’ve said already, Dunbar Utd ARE NOT ONE!! No mays or may nots about it. Jeez!!0 -
Rumour has it that there was one late application, not considered at the EoS EGM. Does anyone know who it was/is - guesses include Bo'ness ? Dunbar ?
Not Dunbar Utd. No intention of going EoS. I’ve said this before.0 -
World Class would be a player able to walk into any team in the world, except for the tiny reason that he's not necessarily born there. For example, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale are world class (though neither could walk into the Scotland team).What do people class as "world class"?
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Old Hundredth: the EOS Centenary Cup 2023
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Great incentive for Dunbar and Whitburn. Play in a final at the opposing teams home ground. Surely a fairer way would be to play at a neutral ground or “draw straws”.