This guy makes a good argument. I took this off the Johnstone Burgh site. Hey ho.
pyramid09
Newspaper Reader Apr 3, 2018 at 8:16pm
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redwhite1 said:
How will having a licence attract supporters or sponsors?
Having an SFA Licence guarentees entry to the Scottish Cup. Having a licence also opens up access to funding and grants from the SFA which could be used to improve facilities and infrastructure.
My opinion is that by being seen as a progressive, ambitious club, with guarenteed Scottish Cup entry, this would attract more sponsors and supporters to matches. Johnstone is a town of over 15,000 people. There is potential for the club to grow.
Kelty Hearts have been trailblazers as far as joining the Pyramid goes. One of their Members posted on Pie & Bovril what benefits they have gained through joining the East of Scotland League, which I have posted below:
What does the East of Scotland Football League have to offer?
• Membership of EOSFL which confirms acceptance of and commitment to the pyramid system thereby satisfying a mandatory requirement of being granted a Club Licence. SJFA - No
• Automatic entry to the Scottish Cup for Champion Club irrespective of licencing status which will generate a minimum income in excess of £3,000 SJFA - YES
• 3 ways of Scottish Cup Entry, EOS & SOS League Champions, Alex Jack Cup Winner, Any Licenced Club SJFA - No
• £3,000 Funding towards ground improvements available to all un-licenced clubs looking to gain their SFA Licence. SJFA - No
• Up to £10,000 funding as an EOS club available from Scottish Football Partnership towards ground improvements. SJFA - No
• Our ambition is to have all Members licenced as soon as possible and thereby automatically in the Scottish Cup every year. SJFA - No
• Very likely more promotion places will be available to enter the Lowland League from Tier 6. SJFA - No
• Depending on interest from that area a possible West Of Scotland division would be looked at for tier 6. SJFA - Yes
• SFA Sports First Aid courses at heavily discounted rates (or free of charge). SFA Licence compliant. SJFA - No
• All clubs supplied with a defibrillator and associated training. SFA Licence compliant. SJFA - No
• Bespoke personalised first aid bag. SJFA - No
• Personal Accident and Liability insurance incl. player to player liability paid for by the League. SFA Licence compliant. SJFA - No (EOS supply all 3 insurances that pass Licence criteria)
• Match balls and training balls supplied each season. SJFA - Yes (Matchballs only)
• Coaching courses at heavily discounted rates (or free of charge) up to C Licence level. SJFA - Unsure
• Prize money for those Clubs finishing in the top four in the league. SJFA - Yes
• A sound organisational structure with fixtures issued on a seasonal basis. SJFA - No
• In combination with the Scottish Lowland League and the South of Scotland League an U20 development league for the development of a player pathway. SJFA - No
• Automatic entry for the U20 team into the Scottish Youth Cup. SJFA - No
LOWLAND LEAGUE (added to above)
• As it stands winner goes into a play off for promotion to SPFL. SJFA - No
• Winner gets automatic entry into the Betfred Cup Group Stage, £17,000 minimum prize money, guaranteed 2 home matches in group also. SJFA - No
• Top 4 qualify for Irn Bru Cup, minimum £3,000 Prize money. SJFA - No
• Up to £20,000 funding as a LL club available from Scottish Football Partnership towards ground improvements. SJFA - No
SJFA
• Scottish Junior Cup, £8,000 Prize money for winner . Tier 5/6 No
• West region setup although It’s not part of the pyramid. Tier 5/6 No
• East Region - Fife & Lothians Cup Prize money for winner circa £4,000 - £2000 runner up. Tier 5/6 No
• Local and regional rivalries built over decades. Tier 5/6 In some cases No but will have as it evolves
Read more: http://johnstoneburghfc.proboards.com/thread/815/proposed-changes-scottish-football?page=2#ixzz5K7xDHZD0