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Seems the pragmatic solution

That's a good point, I guess the NRJFA and Midlands have the Junior Cup route, however unlikely that would be...

If there's going to be parity between qualification opportunities in the Highland/Lowland areas, then arguably the NCL, NRJFA and Midlands also need a way for non-champion, non-licenced teams to qualify for the Scottish Cup (like the Alex Jack Cup in the EoSFL, Alba Cup in the SoSFL and Strathclyde Cup in the WoSFL) leading to some sort of playoff competition for the cup place.

Not any more. I don't think it's published anywhere what the minimum requirement would be, but as @FairWeatherFan says, it certainly needs to be enclosed, so that admission can be taken and access controlled. The Amateur Cup winners have previously used non-licenced junior grounds - Colville Park used New Tinto Park several times over the years (including in their run to the second round in 2017) and Harestanes used Duncansfield. Preliminary rounds have been mid-August and early-September recently, so pretty much as the NCL season starts. I'd think if Golspie (and Fort William...) can do it, then there's no reason the other NCL clubs couldn't give it a go.

The current Culloden team are sponsored by them. Prior to that I think they were Culloden Moor Inn FC. Will be an intriguing game, Groats are a decent team and current cup holders, winner here would definitely be amongst the favourites to take the cup. Swifts got dumped out unceremoniously by Staxigoe, so that's my personal interest out, but hoping to see a Caithness team go all the way again. The county league is always pretty competitive.

Big wins as expected for Avoch, Pentland Utd and Wick Groats. Loch Ness also humping rivals Inverness Athletic. Loch Ness v Wick Groats looking to be the tie of the second round, now it goes all in. No controversy as yet, but I'm sure it'll come. Portree v Highland Hospice was sadly postponed until Saturday 21st May due to a funeral.

It's not that bad, Pitmedden is served by Aberdeen and Ellon buses so there's a couple every hour or so. The ground is less than ten minutes walk from the village centre, there is a path although it can be pretty muddy.

No bother. Hope it all works out.

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They renamed themselves Bridge of Don Thistle whilst playing out of Keith Park/Hillhead. Previously they were Hillhead Juniors (and before that Wilson's XI). I suppose technically, when they renamed themselves Newburgh Thistle, they were playing in Newburgh (even if Newburgh already had a Newburgh Thistle), but since moving to ASV and reverting back to Bridge of Don Thistle, they're still not in Bridge of Don. Maybe once the new park they're supposedly getting in alongside the new houses in Cloverhill, they'll actually be truly a Bridge of Don team...

...and like Bridge of Don Thistle, Broomhill have also never actually played in the area they're named after

I can certainly imagine it being mentioned, particularly in the context of a two parallel East and West Lowland League scenario. I'm not clear if this is what @Voice of Reason is referring to,.or if they're talking about a two division structure with relegation/promotion, the Lowland League 2 scenario. The three Tier 5 Highland/Lowland East/Lowland West suggestion would've quickly been nixed and I can't imagine it was ever a serious plan put to the members, even if geographically it makes sense.

I'm not a huge fan of reserve teams playing in the same structures as first teams, but I have to be pragmatic. If it's going to happen, then they should enter at the bottom of the pyramid. Several junior clubs already run teams in the amateur leagues and there's historically been reserve/second XI clubs within the junior leagues.

That is not what happened at all. Read the playoff regulations. The SFA and SPFL are completely different organisations. The "nominated club" is assumed to be the champion club, but if a guest club finishes top, even if the Lowland say they have been removed from the tables this changes the situation and this would be challenged. It has not been resolved, as much as you think it has.

The Lowland League amended their rules. However, the SPFL rules around the playoff state that it is between Club 42 and a team identified from a competition approved by the SPFL Board. They also say they have the authority to modify the playoff competition if considered appropriate. I could certainly see a challenge (from Club 42 or even Highland Champion) were a B team to win the Lowland League and another club were nominated by the Lowland for the playoffs. In the playoff for promotion to the Highland League, it is only the club finishing in top spot in one of the tier 6 feeder leagues who would be eligible. I don't think B teams would throw the league, but there are multiple associations and boards involved here.

Non League Matters. A mainly English based non-league forum. There is a section on Scottish/Welsh/Irish leagues.

There's merit in exploring the idea, although it will come up against all the obstacles mentioned in the myriad of previous threads. The self-confessed troll OP's idea of scrapping all local and regional cups to implement his scheme is probably bringing him the downvotes.

You still have not provided any evidence that this was (and is) the ultimate goal of the Lowland League and not just your own opinion or interpretation.

What a brass neck the Fort committee have. This omnishambles is entirely of their making. They could've raised concerns about being asked to play away earlier in the season. Some might say if they actually put some effort into having a playable pitch, this could've been avoided. If they thought they were in the right about player eligibility, they should've played the games under protest. By withdrawing, the have lost all credibility, not that they had much to start with.

I still don't remember anything when the Lowland League was set up about it being a 32 team league, you are the only person ever to mention it as a supposed fact. There's been mention by various people over the years of a hypothetical "Lowland League Two", but no-one has ever claimed this was a policy of the Lowland League form the start. I am unsure if you are claiming this based on insider knowledge at the time or if this is just speculation on your part.

Lochaber Welfare League has been sadly defunct for the last several years.

I'm not sure the HFL require seating, although I agree it's pretty essential! I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a mandatory part of the licencing criteria in the near future as it is.

The ones I can think of (no guarantee of function or adequacy): Aberdeen University Burghead Thistle* Deveronside Fraserburgh Utd Hermes Longside Montrose Roselea *More training lights Entry level licence required, ground criteria are in @Ginaro's link. HFL used to additionally ask for floodlights, but they are now required in the licencing criteria.

You can argue the same for any club in the league though. No-one can survive on gate receipts alone. Some clubs are better than others at getting sponsorship. As long as it's sustainable, I don't really see the problem, it's always been so.