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Option D is definitely the most sensible way to go. Although I can see a few of the old committee men having an aneurism trying to get their heads around it and the inevitable argument of “conference A is stronger than conference B”, especially with 7 relegation spots
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58 minutes ago, Ped said:
Theres also no reason for tayside to start negotiations to be top feeder for the north region
No reason at all, except “crazy junior vs senior blazer politics” and who wants to play Wick and Brora “away every 2 weeks”
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3 minutes ago, AsimButtHitsASix said:
Looking at their games they do seem to have goals in them but, I guess, lack of regular fixtures against a higher quality (and probably fitness levels) leaves them wanting at the back. Hopefully as the league improves and, eventually, a bit of movement to/from the HL they'll feel the benefit of it.
Definitely. The split in the league this season will help them. The introduction of Orkney has improved the standard too, there’s a couple decent clubs in there but the week to week standard isn’t great preparation for playing to bigger tier 5-6 teams. Thurso and Invergordon will hopefully kick on and Tain Saints are finding their feet now. With Alness back as well it shouldn’t be long before the league starts to earn it’s spot at tier 6 and looking at upsetting the bottom half of the highland league on a regular basis
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12 minutes ago, AsimButtHitsASix said:
Just to give a rough example of standard. Golspie Sutherland enter the Scottish Cup each year and this is their results in that competition in the last decade
Nairn County 5 v 2 Golspie Sutherland
Golspie Sutherland 2 v 2 Fort William
Fort William 2 v 3 Golspie Sutherland
Girvan 4 v 0 Golspie Sutherland
Gala Fairydean 5 v 2 Golspie Sutherland
Hawick Royal Albert 1 v 4 Golspie Sutherland
Cove Rangers 7 v 0 Golspie Sutherland
Golspie Sutherland 0 v 4 Edinburgh City
Golspie Sutherland 1 v 4 Dalbeattie Star
Golspie Sutherland 1 v 5 Cove Rangers
Banks O’Dee 4 v 0 Golspie Sutherland
Glenafton Athletic 6 v 1 Golspie Sutherland
Golspie Sutherland 1 v 4 Burntisland Shipyard
Banks O’Dee 2 v 0 Golspie Sutherland
Years in bold are years Golspie won the NCL. Not too many humpings there against some decent teams but, then again, letting in 4 against Dalbeattie, Girvan and Burntisland doesn't scream high quality either.
Golspie are one of the top 3-4 I mentioned before. They always seem to get decent investment into their playing squad and seem to do well in the bigger games, even if the results don’t show it
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15 hours ago, Andy groundhopper said:
Never been that far up into Scotland, what sort of league is the NCL, looked at places on the map - guessing it's villages with basic grounds etc. ? wonder how big the player pool is up there ?
A shade above amateur, I don’t know how they would compete against the lowest ranked East and old West juniors. The top 3-4 teams would be ok but the bottom 3-4 from the NCL wouldn’t fair well against a lot of amateur teams. There just isn’t the players around as all the best end up playing Highland League, or choosing to play for one of the better amateur teams... this will hopefully change now that the league is finally getting it’s actually together though
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31 minutes ago, welshbairn said:
The book title likely comes from a common phrase in Buckie, "If it bleeds, f**k it."
Ffs, that’s grim craic for a Sunday morning boyo!
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8 hours ago, Cyclizine said:
I really don’t know how it worked. I was only signed with one team on any given season, that was 12-14 years ago now and I never paid much attention to what the other lads were doing.
I’d imagine it’s all different now, the leagues up there seems to be really getting things sorted. It’s great to see the NCL starting to pick up again after a few dodgy seasons. Yes the standard at the bottom isn’t great but these new outlying teams have to start somewhere and now have a good pathway for the young ‘inbetweeners’ who are good enough to step up from amateurs but aren’t quite good enough to play top senior football... felt we lost a generation of decent highland footballers during this time0 -
3 hours ago, Andy groundhopper said:
WOW that's some away following, unless the coaches are very small of course. Hopefully the non league may start around October as well.
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17 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said:
And that sort of thing never happens in Glasgow in July? Also debatable whether the Orange Order really is stuck in a time warp when the Act of Settlement is still very much on the statute books across the Commonwealth.
The UK in constitutional terms is still very much tied into a particular brand of sky fairy worship in terms of the Windsor monarchy. Although it creates social tensions in Scotland and NI there is zero sign of people in England wanting change to the role of the CoE, so if anyone deserves a bit of finger pointing over being stuck in a time warp look south.
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On 05/06/2020 at 11:08, Billy XBoswell said:
My understanding is that there has to be a barrier or roped off area in place otherwise you have to stand outside of cage
If some chose to ignore this rule this will be interesting .... even more so with social distancing possibly being implemented too (Standing close to coaches & players???)
Again ... as I said not keen to stand outside a cage to watch & asked to pay either, don't think it will go down well with ex Junior punters either ... IMO
Most (if not all) current Lowland League Under 20’s don’t charge an admission fee to watch. Usually there a bucket on the way in for donations.
It’s going to be a brilliant setup once it’s all underway!
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17 minutes ago, Ginaro said:
Someone asked about the pitch size in reply on twitter, looking at google maps the width is fine but the length seems close to the minimum of 90m. Wonder if they would get away with moving the north wall if they have to increase its height anyway, and if those houses at the south will cause problems for floodlights.
Looks like it might be easier turning the pitch round 90 degrees from the google map view
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What about Sco... Glenhead Park???
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Would love to see Avoch have a go. Their ground with a decent crowd around it is something to behold, can get a cracking wee atmosphere with not too many people
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49 minutes ago, Ginaro said:
Surely the it's not beyond the abilities of the SAFA to sort something...
It would take a very strong (and brave) leadership to swing that axe. No reason why it can’t be done, there would just be the unenviable task of trying to keep everyone happy and onboard. Like I said, if you thought the juniors were a difficult nut to crack...
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If you think the SPFL and sjfa were a tough nut to crack to find some sort of reconciliation, you are having a laugh if you think the competing amateur leagues will find an agreement and be able to join onto the pyramid system. As has already been said....
3 hours ago, cmontheloknow said:A bit of consolidation would be good but there seems to be a love of the blazer.
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1 hour ago, Cyclizine said:
There used to be quite stringent rules on playing in Amateur FA competitions if you'd been on a "professional" contract like in the HFL or NCL, hence why historically the Welfare FA had a large grip on the north. I can't remember the exact rules, but as far as I remember, there was a cooling off period and a games limit. Someone like @Spyro or @NiallFH might remember better.
The forms are much simpler now and the local leagues all SAFA. As you say, most NCL players have summer amateur clubs they turn out for.
I can’t remember the exact details (it was over 10 years when I played up there) but limited games does ring a bell, possibly with more relaxed rules between these leagues than others. It has probably all changed between then and now though. The under 20’s (or 19’s?!) I played with had a different set of rules so my memory is a bit hazy on who was allowed to do what
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52 minutes ago, tamthebam said:
I have seen photos of Polish 3rd tier grounds where the fans get put in cages so tier 6-7 would be an experience!
Even at tier 7-8 there’s big crowds (in the high hundreds), pyro displays and riots... then a football match breaks out! The standard is terrible but I get the feeling it’s more about local pride than silky skills
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6 minutes ago, tamthebam said:
Seems to be quite difficult to attract a crowd in Livingston too if original club United and the Franchise are anything to go by...
There’s a big, untapped Polish support around United they would do well to engage with. A lot of lads at my work are football daft but understandably won’t fork out £20odd a game to go to Almondvale (some go to the odd game), but when you mention United... they know the club exists but don’t know the details of games and prices. They are always amazed when you tell them £6 entry and the first question is usually, “is it safe for the children to go?”! Which gives you an insight onto tier 6-7 football in Poland!
Something EoS clubs in the area should seriously be looking at imo1 -
I’d rather them at Dalkeith than Peffermill but they definitely need a local base.
With South Inch out the question and Moredun/Fernieside seemingly being a brick wall, there’s not many options. Possibly a partnership with Liberton High or doing up Danderhall’s ground???
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3 minutes ago, Killiepiyo said:
Doesnt respond = told to shut up
When???? Wish you would sometimes, along with most the Talbot support and management. They must cringe everytime you post
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10 minutes ago, 93glens17 said:
You huvin a meltdown ? I’ve no idea whit you’re trying to imply as I don’t have a racist bone in my body
Usual stage 2 of this piyo’s little meltdowns... start calling everyone bullies and looking for the sympathy vote. Wouldn’t worry about it, he’ll never learn
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Just now, Killiepiyo said:
I think the article is spin
Ok then
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1 minute ago, Killiepiyo said:
So how do you destroy an electronic document?
You are deliberately missing the point and you know it. Spinning the narrative towards the reporter being a Kilwinning fan (if he even is one) is a little desperate and pathetic tbh
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7 minutes ago, Killiepiyo said:
Personally it just comes across as an attack on Colin Chisholm and Talbot based on a snap shot of what appears a much larger discussion. I appericate the passion induced spin of my words however I'm quite clearly stating destroying minutes is what use to happen before recalling minutes was a thing.
The guys motivation is open to speculation however I think it's quite apperent Kilwinning were very upset with how the league ended. The guy mostly covers Kilwinning and has access to documents/emails fans dont so would have more motivation than wee joe at maybole to write such a thing surely?
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Was thinking Lauder’s myself