Ginaro
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TERFs forgetting they were supposed to be boycotting M&S now that they're boycotting Costa
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7 hours ago, Empty It said:
The chaos it would cause if all crossings become instantly red when a pedestrian press the button, heaven forbid someone has to wait 30 seconds...
I said "almost" instantly, i.e. go to amber fairly quickly (and with puffin crossings they can check if someone is actually waiting). Heaven forbid that drivers should have to be reminded of their place in the transport hierarchy. After all, a 30 second delay @ 30mph means you are prioritising drivers who are 400m away above pedestrians waiting to cross.
3 hours ago, HeartsOfficialMoaner said:There is no longer any need for a green man. They should do away with all crossings as pedestrians have the right of way over motorists and cyclists now. They can step out into the road wherever they want and everyone has to stop for them.
You're thinking about when pedestrians are waiting to cross a side road.
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23 hours ago, 2426255 said:
I hate when pedestrians push the button at traffic lights without thinking even if there is hardly any traffic on the road before promptly walking across the road leaving the approaching driver to wait at red light with no-one there.
That's the fault of traffic engineers as push buttons at traffic lights should be almost instant rather to avoid that, rather than prioritising cars hundreds of metres away.
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Talking about former refs on VAR duties, in the EPL there was Lee Mason and Mike Dean doing it this season - except Mason was relieved of his role after messing up an offside check and Dean stepped down at the end of the season. Don't think it's as simple as just putting retired refs into VAR roles, as it's a different skillset.
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What will it be next week for Gretna, 8-1 to Bo'ness?
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1 hour ago, DA Baracus said:
Jamie McCunnie and Sean Murdoch are working their way up the ranks. No idea how long it takes for a ref to get to Premiership level though.
He was cat3dev in 2020-21, cat3 for two seasons and his twitter now says cat2. So maybe one or two seasons there before cat1 and doing SPFL games.
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There is no requirement for it to be a licensed ground from what I can see in the rules (10), though there are some basic criteria for grounds (11)
https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/media/10830/2023-24-scottish-gas-scottish-cup-rules.pdfPresumably Fort William have informed the SFA and the board will decide where/when it is being played (10.3). Both clubs rather than just the away team, can get up to £600 from the SFA for travel if it is at a neutral ground (32.3)
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16 minutes ago, Newbornbairn said:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-66317438
The thick c**t got caught because he took a lassie to where he'd buried the body to brag about it.
Gets more shocking every time new info comes out. Cyclist stopped for a coffee at the same hotel where the brothers were with a hunting party, presumably continues on his journey and is caught up and run over by the pair of c***s - then left for dead. Guessing quite often people turn a blind eye to drink driving in more rural areas. Hotel owner tried to persuade him to stay for the night, nice sentiment but on the other hand it's your drunk customers driving a few miles back home that end up killing him.
Police work leaves a lot to be desired as well. They get a letter mentioning the twins as they were at the hotel that night, 6 months later they visit the estate but were asked to leave. The cyclist didn't make it to Tyndrum so the answers had to lie somewhere between there and the hotel.
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The WOS constitution has this rule, which I thought was interesting:
B 15. A Club relegated from the SLFL that is a) based within agreed geographical boundary of the League, and b) was previously a member of the League or a member of the SLFL at the time of the formation of the League will automatically become a full member of the League and shall play in the Premier Division. Any clubs relegated from the SLFL that was previously a member of any other comparable league shall not be eligible for membership of the League.
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I've never seen the great appeal of replays unless you end up sharing the gate of a much bigger club - you have to arrange travel at short notice and it displaces a league game, which for the preliminary round this season would be the September international weekend with local derbies scheduled (hospitality booked, bigger crowds).
The SFA page has been updated with all the dates as well as the teams and rules: https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish-cup/format-rules/
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Going to be interesting to see who can come out on top of the 11 Saturday-Wednesday fixtures by the end of August.
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I can't believe there's no one from FOM in the earpiece of Danica telling her to wrap things up, always at least one question too many...
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Do Gretna no longer have black/white stripes (or some lighter colour), as their black strip looked a bit of a clash last night
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1 minute ago, Greenmachine said:
Extra Prelim round seems to be for unlicensed clubs? Is that correct?
It would seem to be (though not yet confirmed). Unlicensed clubs are required to play in the opening round and since the next round has space left for 4 clubs (52 total, with 48 licensed) then that means 3 fixtures and 1 bye for the 7 qualifiers.
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Contamination, what does that even mean - is there a thin layer of radioactive waste sitting on top of all the surfaces or something? Because it looks ready, just sitting and waiting for people to play football.
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44 minutes ago, Brazilianlex said:
Audited Financial statements ? There would be a few Clubs shitting themselves at that one.
The only differences in 8.11 for Bronze v Entry are the words "prepared by a qualified accountant" and that there's no leeway if the auditor's report "includes an adverse or disclaimer of opinion." so...
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10 hours ago, monthehoose said:
Anybody know how many of the teams with lights own their own parks and installed the lights themselves, as opposed to having it done by local authorities?
Pretty sure Shippy did it themselves.
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I had a look through the licensing manual and noted everything different from Bronze to Entry level. Basically a better ground, more qualified first team staff, and stricter admin. These seem like sensible criteria for clubs who wish to play at a national league level - given entry level licensing covers a wide variety of clubs from Airdrie and Cove all the way down to Creetown and Golspie, I don't think it's a bad thing to hold the top 42 clubs to a higher standard.
(5.7 Floodlights - Bronze lights were already an SPFL requirement)
Bronze 5.4 The Field The field shall be rated in
“satisfactory” condition.5.4 The Field FIFA Quality Pro, club to demonstrate annually it meets the standard 5.4 The Field 95x60m (+5x4m) 5.4 The Field (Actual numbers rather than best practice) 5.4 The Field No other markings on the field 5.4 The Field Socketed goalposts 5.8 Dressing Rooms Match officials room with space for 5 instead of 45.13 Spectator Areas Cover for home and away fans 5.13 Spectator Areas Cover for 500 (up from 100) from 2025 100 of these must be seated 5.15 Provision for Disabled Spectators Appoint a disability access officer 5.15 Provision for Disabled Spectators No sightline obstructions 5.15 Provision for Disabled Spectators PA adjacent seating from 2025 a covered area with 4+ wheelchair spaces 6.1 Training and Coaching Facilities for Senior Players Suitable training facilities (written evidence) 6.3 Medical and First Aid Facilities for Senior Players Rehabilitation Medical examination facility (not third party) 6.4 Medical and First Aid Provision for Senior Players at Matches Club doctor/paramedic, physiotherapist, medical bag6.6 Team Manager/ Head Coach B licence from 2025 and have started A licence course 6.7 First Team Coaches B licence 6.8 Club Doctor or Medical Officer Clubs shall have one 6.9 Club Therapist Clubs shall have one 6.10 Goalkeeping Coach Clubs shall have one 8.4 Finance Manager Clubs shall have a professional one 8.5 Safety Officer Clubs shall have a qualified one 8.11 Annual Financial Statements Stricter, prepared by qualified accountant 8.13 Insolvency Events Not since June 2020 8.17 Attendance at a Scottish FA Organised Event on Refereeing Matters Manager/coach and team captain (instead of just someone from the club)8.19 Diversity and Inclusion The club shall identify the training requirements for staff and key volunteers and create a learning development plan within the equality action plan.3 -
5 minutes ago, parsforlife said:
Aye waivers have been used semi-regularly and will continue to be so, there’s being used this season to allow airdrie to play championship for example.
The current rules require a Bronze ground and Silver floodlights for the Championship so this season Airdrie wouldn't need a waiver.
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Interesting to note that Google now lists the fixtures when you search for a club, for each tier 6 league under the title Scottish Feeder Leagues, including the South Challenge Cup but not Junior Cup.
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Interesting to note that Google now lists the fixtures when you search for a club, for each tier 6 league under the title Scottish Feeder Leagues, including EOSQC and SRCC as well.
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1 hour ago, RealityHits said:
Off-topic, but there's no natural home for this:
Are Threave Rovers the only team to have played in the SoSL, EoSL, LL and WoSL? They got promotion in the WoSL last season, though not terribly convincingly, but you've got to admire their persistence (and commitment to travel budget). They may now have found their level, but I wish them well in future, as they seem to have taken every opportunity to further their ambitions, while recognising their limitations.
Can't think of any other team to have done that, only others that could really do it are Dalbeattie, Gretna or Annan if they end up in the WOSFL.
Don't think Threave have found their level just yet, they beat a couple of First Division sides in the cup last season so I think they could still go up a division or two.
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Every driver is there for financial reasons - either they/family have money themselves (Stroll), they bring personal/country sponsors (Maldonado with Venezuelan oil money, Alonso with Telefonica/Santander, etc), they bring money from another team/academy (e.g. a Mercedes driver with an engine deal), or they bring enough driving talent which allows the team to finish higher in the constructors and gain more prize money.
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First Refusal: the EOS First Division 2023-24
in East of Scotland Football League
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Dunipace's pitch is out of action, their next scheduled home game is in 3 weeks.