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There's a robroy supporters page on Facebook that posts updates from the match program. It sounds like things had been progressing with plans to start clearing the site this summer but I haven't checked it in a few weeks
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https://m.facebook.com/kirkyrobroy/photos/a.960441380663086/3041556555884881/?type=3&source=48
Hoping to move in by the end of this year
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Only 7 of the original teams now, hopefully some of the borders and D&G teams can keep their heads above the water
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I think Lewis Barr is a fantastic player at this level and would add something different in midfield. I don't think you can blame players wanting to take a chance at a higher level
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Looks like Gala are installing the 100 seater stand from Selkirk opposite the main stand.
I'd wondered if the old stand being out of action would have affected their licence as they currently have no available cover. Maybe this buys them some time to get the old one fixed1 -
I've just driven by Olivebank and it looks like Musselburgh have made further improvement's to the ground with improving the fencing. I understand they were quoted something daft (£120k+) for putting floodlights in. Hopefully the council are able to help them out a bit
Civil Service and Coldstream now have submitted plans for installing floodlights.
I could be putting 2+2 together the wrong way but both Girvan and Burntisland have had meetings with the SFP about facilities in the last 12 months too. Other than floodlights I can't think what other facilities they would be meeting about2 -
My point is that delaying the licencing decisions until May denies the team an opportunity to make other arrangements.They would need to have entered into a proper groundsharing agreement with either of those to actually get their licence as the LL can only accepted licensed members. And then they'd need to get the LL board approval to switch back to NDP if they want to play at "home".
If Bonnyrigg had known this in Feb/March (I'm almost certain that they didn't) they would have had time to look at alternatives4 -
I think they must've been strung along as the Bonnyrigg committee were still optimistic of getting the licence last Saturday.One thing I'm curious about - is why it's taken so long to get to this point for the clubs without lights.
I'm assuming Bonnyrigg, Haddington, etc. asked the licensing committee at their audit or the SFA later on: "are you going to give us a derogation or is there any point in continuing this process without floodlights?". So who is it that has strung these clubs along for months knowing that no lights means application rejected - the licensing committee, SFA Board, Maxwell, Petrie (or did the clubs mess up)?
It they'd known it was no lights = no licence I'm sure a contingency arrangement with Penicuik or Easthouses could have been drawn up.
It's not like the lowland league could complain about clubs moving games about as it happens already with BSC or Vale of Leithen (not getting at either club)0 -
Dalkeith have floodlights, Bonnyrigg will too in a couple of months, Arniston will if they ever manage to persuade the local NIMBYs that a new AstroTurf isn't going to see them attracting crowds in the 1000's anytime soon
That just leaves Whitehill who are currently the highest ranked team of the lot0 -
Sky sports news even has a banner going across the screen about the decision to not award Bonnyrigg a licence. How often has EoS news made it on there?!
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I'm sure there is a bit in the licencing manual that says clubs are given 6-7 weeks to correct variances.
The £2k fee is a one of and is held until the licence is eventually granted meaning it's a process rather than a cast iron decision.
I'm really disappointed for all the players and committee having put so much hard work in. I was looking forward to trips to Dalbeattie and Gretna and resuming the recent rivalry with Kelty.0 -
European places won't be confirmed until the 25th of May so maybe the draw will be the beginning of June.
I think Falkirk should be south and Stenhousemuir north?0 -
The SFA issue new guidelines for licencing mid season each year so nothing sinister about it just that floodlights are a pretty major investment.
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What a comeback yesterday and the scenes when Turner turned in the winner were amazing!
Hopefully the licence can get sorted out so we know what's happening for next season.
I wonder what the SFA's stance is on "over exuberance" at this level... [emoji16]0 -
Peebles said at the time they secured funding for the fence that this was a requirement to stay in the EoS. I think there will definitely be pressure on the public park teams to get their own houses in order
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I couldn't see any one taking money at Peebles and was surprised there was no bucket collection or anything?
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Looking at the North/south split in the league and challenge cups is a reasonable argument why not.Why not?
Hearts in a North group despite being 50 miles from the english borders. Stenhousemuir and East Stirling being split North South.
Dumbarton in a North group1 -
I've got a lot of respect for Kelty for how they've developed the club but the amount of comings and goings seem disorganised.
I hope that Bonnyrigg got a decent fee for Wilson as his contract was running down and I think he wanted to sign for a fire club. Otherwise it's a strange move from the boy leaving a club he was doing well at and ending up at a poorer team a few weeks later1 -
Kyle Wilson away to Dundonald now which seems bizarre.
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The ref withdrew entirely so a guy was called over from the clubhouse and ran past the enclosure waving his flag and geeing up the fans!Musselburgh v Camelon had assistant referees. Do you mean the referee swapped places with his assistant or withdrew entirely? If an official is badly injured / otherwise unable to go on they can find a replacement on the spot - to flag throws or to officiate fully - providing they believe they're suitable (IIRC). At least that's how it used to work.
Some years ago at a Berwick v Morton game the ref pulled-up, an assistant took-over, an appeal went over the tannoy and a retired official came from the Ducket and ran the line. He was given a jumper to cover his Morton shirt...0 -
Thanks for clearing that up, the referee at that point had been one of the linesman but you would think would still no the rules. He's quite an experienced guy as I've seen him as a lino at plenty games beforeThey are only permitted to flag for the ball going out.
The referee to blame if he let him do anything else. Very strange.0 -
Camelon should have scored on a few occasions and were wasteful of their chances. The not a linesman flagged for something which looked incorrect and probably biased and to be honest I was too riled with the injustice to notice if the ball went in or not. I really thought that in the absence of linesman that committee men just flagged for throw ins and nothing else. Meanwhile on the dug out side their was a functioning linesman it just seemed totally unfairAlan docherty. I wasn't at the game but heard their was a goal disallowed what was that like?0 -
I took in Musselburgh - Camelon game yesterday and it was well worth it.
Mussey were largely outplayed by a better organised Camelon side with Anderson and the number 9 (Alan ?) both standouts.
Musselburgh got back in the game with a soft looking penalty and then a cracking goal from King who cushioned a header out wide and made his way into the box to bullet a header in to the corner.
The ref never looked in control of the game often reacting to what players and coaches were saying rather than what went on in front of him. Musselburgh took the lead and then The ref subbed himself after 1 to many mistakes with I believe a club official taking over on the stand side. I don't know what the rules are about this but I thought when there was no linesman a committee member just flags when the ball goes out of play? This guy seem to think that he was running the line and gave a few controversial looking decisions so it was no wonder the Camelon players we're going daft at the end! I've no idea what Matty King was sent off for though?0 -
I'm amazed by how much progress has been made! Any chance the pitch will be ready before the end of the season?
Regarding the dressing rooms they were done up a couple of years ago with money from the SFP so you would hope they are up to current standards
https://thescottishfootballpartnership.com/yoker-athletic-f-c-award/
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I believe that Bonnyrigg plan to get the floodlights in this summer so would have them I time for taking their place in the lowland league (if they get there).You miss the point entirely.
Bonnyrigg (and a dozen or so other clubs) submitted their licensing applications in good faith, before the SFA 'moved the goalposts', by introducing floodlights into the licensing criteria, effective from 1st January 2019. Whilst I agree with floodlights being included as part of the licensing criteria, it is fundamentally wrong to apply the 2019 Licensing Rules, retrospectively.
The SFA may NOT be intending to apply the new rules retrospectively, and have yet to consider the 'audits' for each club. However, two and a half months have now gone by without a decision, which leaves Bonnyrigg, and other 2 EoS Conference winners, in a situation where in one months' time they will participate in the EoS play-offs, not knowing whether in addition to being crowned as EoS Champions for 2018/19, they may NOT (also) be eligible for promotion to the Lowland.
Regarding Talbot, I assume that you didn't submit a Licensing application before the end of 2018 ? So the situation is not the same. Good luck though when (if ?) you do apply.
I think it would be reasonable to have a derogation until the summer. Annan were allowed into the SFL on the proviso that they got floodlights up straight away1
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5 away games on a week night and all home games are on Saturdays. Thank goodness for the floodlights eh?!!