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Anybody out there got any update on how things are going at U20's. EoS website appears to have dated info re league positions & cup draws??
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Just seen on the BBC website that Spartans George Hunter has signed for St Johnstone. Well done young man and a great boost for all the boys playing at this level.
Great point uptheslope, I believe there's a misconception that if you've not made it into pro-youth ranks before turning 16 then your time has passed - The lad Hunter is a great example to dispel this myth, good luck to him and all the lads playing at this level, your opportunity is still alive and kicking - pardon the pun :-)
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Just noticed the usually stingey Spartans defence conceded 4 goals last weekend - anybody confirm if this was down to Leith Athletic improvement up top/red card(s) or otherwise?
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Went along to Ainslie on Friday, bitter night but intrigue got the better of me - was it a Spartans blip a fortnight ago? You better believe it! Totally dominant all over the park! Shape was as per and therefore although City tried to emulate their Meadowbank game plan Spartans were back to their comfortable best i.e. Passing & moving at pace. Spartans central defenders could have shared a pack of Hamlets for the most. Even though the City striker (mikey?) worked his socks off again!' he didn't get much effective support. I reported the first time these teams met this season that the players & coaches were a credit to their respective clubs, unfortunately this could not be applied to City in this game, indiscipline reared it's ugly head as the game slipped away from them compounded with an over the ball shocker and a volley of abuse directed to the official for rightly brandishing a straight red card. Blip put to bed emphatically!!!
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Any body at Spartans game last night let me know what like a game it was, work getting in the way of social life again. Ta ,HI HAT
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Have to agree with both Surely Not & Happy Gilmore - development is paramount and although Spartans would love to progress the lad through the ranks, it would be totally selfish to step in his way if a bigger gun came in, that's if the lad wanted to move of course, he's maybe once bitten......,, Trying to get someone to fill his boots would be a mighty task. The lad Atkinson was touted as the next big thing at Spartans (contract and all) but has not progressed by all accounts, their extensive youth set up may have a candidate in the wings - no pun intended ;-)
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"2nd place" up the slope? To whom in your opinion? That said, watched Spartans get back on track emphatically on Friday evening - so strong all over the park. No goals conceded in open play and scoring for fun courtesy of the lad George Hunter (believe he got a run out for the LL team yesterday). Don't know if the Spartans coaches took notice of P&B last week as they reverted back to their more effective 4-4-1-1 formation (IMHO) which resulted in their lads looking much more confident than at Meadowbank last week. Team to beat?? Certainly the team to watch!!
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It was showing as postponed on LL website at start of week- no idea why though.
Bizzare! Potentially good game at Spartans (v Leith Ath.) think I'll take it in, intrigued to see if Spartans display last week was a blip?
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What's the chances eh? Gets Friday of to go thru to East Kilbride to watch what should have been a cracker only to find the games OFF. Hope you think that's funny City. Never mind ,will take full advantage of a free Friday night with some real ale and look forward to Saturday mornings recovery time. Hope you enjoy your games wherever they take you.
Any idea why this game is cancelled HH?
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Ever thought of becoming a detective surely not? No? Just as well :-) I was sitting in the stand- nuetral section!! Only called it as I seen it.
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Took this game in last night, EC Totally dominated midfield! It appeared that Spartans played 4-3-3 which is not their usual set up, EC snapped away brilliantly putting the Spartans defence under loads of pressure. Totally uncharacteristic of any time I've seen them, players looked lost and unable to adapt to the formation.Tactical masterclass handed out by the EC coaches, case of it aint broken so why try to fix it by their counterparts. WELL DONE EC - defo no one horse race as mentioned earlier!
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Was at kpark to watch ek v stenhousemuir it was a cracking match and it was free entry
And rightly so! Well done the Kilby on and off the park!
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Result of the day surely belongs to Spartans, anybody go along and pay their fiver (bit much IMHO)?
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East kilbride beat stenhousemuir 3-2. Selkirk beat dalbeattie 3-2. Spartans beast partick thistle 4-2 and whitehill bwat edinburgh city 4-1. Fantastic results the teams in the league.
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I'd be disappointed of they did play for that reason. Most teams will obviously play some guys to get games and improve fitness as well as keeping players involved in some of the bigger squads. Sad if anyone did so just to get the win.
IMO this is a long overdue introduction to football in this part of the world- the HL has had a similar set up on Monday nights for years.
Here! here!
Could provide more enjoyable Friday night viewing than some of the senior drivel that BT will broadcast.
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You can only play 2 overage players and they must be registered with the senior team. They can play a maximum of 6 league or qualifying league games, but they cannot play in cup ties or the knock out stages of the league cup.
Cheers for clarifying that (knew it was something along these lines honest!)
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I saw WW beat Leith in their first game and the first half of WW 2 Spartans 8. Spartans will win the league without dropping a point they are very strong. Their side apparently contains many of their U17 Scottish Cup winning side.
WW lost 3-2 at EK on Friday which from our lads point of view was harsh having led 2-0.
Wonder if any of the clubs will use the option to field up to 3 over age/1st team players to bolster their chances of beating Spartans (agree that they look extremely strong in all areas).
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Notice that the 2 unbeaten sides meet at Spartans (V's EK) on Saturday, could be well worth a visit.
Has anyone else on the forum seen any of the clubs involved in this league? thoughts of standard etc?
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Also took in the Edin City v Spartans tie. Very good fare on show, agree with previous comment regards City's striker looking dangerous, that said, more often than not totally isolated and well defended by a really impressive Spartans central defence, Right & left mids for Spartans looked the part IMO. Pleasing note for me was the manner in which the game was played with good sportsmanship from both sides as well as the technical areas.
Will defo take in more games at this level.
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Took in this cracking game, played in a fantastic spirit by both sides, very touching 1 min silence observed by all in honour of the late Cameron Armstrong whom had links to both clubs.
WW were extremey stubborn in defence especially in the first half thawrting wave after wave of Spartans attacking football. The home side applied the sucker punch early in the second period and matched Spartans there on.
Led to believe that Spartans were missing a handful of first team regulars and had to draft in several youngsters, credit where due that they didn't resort to dipping into the Senior ranks.
Interested spectators included Grant Carnie and Micky Lawson albeit not standing together!! ;-)