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Andy groundhopper

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  1. Nice open air toilets, hopefully reaching the floor rather than down your trouser leg - or the next bloke Typically clubs forgetting their past and going all senior and posh all of a sudden, that'll upset some junior grade chaps !
  2. Idiots in the crowded pub v genuine fans in a clubhouse, hopefully they're totally different types of people. Realise that bar takings are massive for every club, just think that us fans are more sensible than the Friday nite mob in town centres.
  3. Without racking my brains,the HL/LL play off games v spfl club 42 etc, wonder how many leagues don't automatically promote the champions ? You've won all 22 games etc but we don't care comes across, while the bottom side lose every game but are deemed too good to be relegated. Funny old game eh.
  4. Bit like wearing one in a shop I guess, doubt if people are climbing all over each other, but just in case. Get your point though, only take a few twats coughing and sneezing. Personally I'd feel safe with the distancing in place.
  5. Think given time the Scottish pyramid will settle down, clubs will be licensed, the top 12 or so non lge grounds will be spfl ready. The only problems I see are the leagues where they are running scared that anything like 2 or 3 up and down -guaranteed- will come into being, once and for all.
  6. Players turn up in their kit,or change in their cars. They then go home to shower,taking their kit with them. Sure the referee and linesmen can sort themselves out as well. Fans are the 2m apart all around the ground, be sensible please ! Would you wear a mask to the game ? No need to use cramped changing rooms. Away clubs may have to hire a bigger bus to keep socially distanced,easy enough. Catering ? sure that can be worked out safely. If season starts in October,why can't you play midweek games straight away ?
  7. I was hoping that the idiots who go to the pubs are just desperate alcoholics - whilst the genuine non league supporter can possibly behave and stick to the guidelines - but sadly the majority have to be patient because of the idiots, and that pushes government into decision-making coz of their selfishness. I predict an October restart with limited crowds of say 250-300 with tickets bought in advance.
  8. Sadly I never got around to visiting Adamslie, looked a great old ground. Like most clubs the sale of a ground with promises is usually flawed, and then it's a hard slog to get there. Hopefully the new ground will come to fruition sometime soon, are the plans available to see anywhere ? and also let the fans have a say in things. Good luck Rob Roy
  9. My last visit 5years ago, so can't wait to get along and see all of the changes and upgrades to the ground. Exciting times for genuine fans, at a club who seem to be financially sound and progressive at a steady pace. Hopefully setting a standard that other clubs can follow now.
  10. I'm an unsteady 58,due to my postman's lot - yes I'd love to get back to football, but I can't see the non league changing rooms, the after match celebrations, social distancing, and even some fans' insistence on spending all the day in the pub and then going to the games ever being deemed safe even 75% Am hoping that the majority of fans are sensible , that a vaccine is found asap, and that we can give it a go. Games played around Bristol BCD and/or with crowds of 50+ yesterday.Bizarre.
  11. Whatever your name is today, I realise you love the Junior game, clubs, grade etc, and have been following that for years. The West clubs made a decision to move into senior football, progression, the same clubs exist at the same grounds. The east/North juniors are still going next season, get along and enjoy the games. Some of your comments are born out of real desire for the grade,I admire that- but the almost hatred of senior football ,for whatever reason,is way over the top,worrying
  12. Decent EOS email stating the obvious, just part of society that can't obey anything,above the law etc. Watch the news and spot the idiots acting like normal, crap upbringing I'd guess. We are all looking forward to the season starting again, patience the key. Would be surprised to see a start this side of Christmas if people/clubs carry on regardless.
  13. Does that have the same power,attraction, as say, a national non league cup for all leagues outside the spfl ? Only an idea .
  14. Have seen plenty of improvement down in the English non league over the years,from going up into County level (step 7) and beyond. However the biggest problems I've seen around clubs is the number of volunteers required to get things moving. Be excellent to see a constant pyramid in Scotland resulting in a 2 up and down into the spfl one day.
  15. Would be a good move to create a cup for the now enlarged senior leagues - the junior cup is on its knees, whilst the Scottish Cup only rewards one or two clubs. Some of the various league cups must be close to going under, or put on hold for a few seasons now.
  16. You cynic you All seems fairly typical of modern football, bring along 'business types' who may be good in their field - but dispense of the real football people. Sounds like a clown buying an EFL 2 club and starts mentioning the Premier League, management (bollocks) speak. Best wishes to the genuine fans of Darvel.
  17. That looks like a circus top, with a couple of freaks on show - what's the connection with Darvel
  18. Can we get to see the surveys questions anywhere ? Guess the crowd thing, paint marks on the barriers 2m apart then use common sense. Can imagine how clubs use changing rooms, catering etc was a top question to be answered. Fingers crossed then.
  19. As usual it's a merry go round with managers and players, new boss gets players that he knows - club offers more money, the word quickly gets around. Long gone are the players making 200 apps for one club, it's not something I like myself, just the way the game works. Always hard on the fans as we have no say on what happens in the clubs regarding managers and players.
  20. Quite a few West clubs are in enclosed grounds surrounded by the mesh netting in areas, would be fairly expensive to make the grounds unseen from the outside. Sure that before long a few more clubs will work hard to get licensed, lights and cover are a big step, progress all the way. Good that standards have to be met before promotions happen, shows clubs are serious.
  21. All we need is for the North juniors to get on board, possibly join the pyramid and go a little bit senior - we'll have chaos on here with some people ! At least some different grounds for me to visit, don't get over to the EOS or North on my travels, something to look forward to. Enjoy the grade, watching the same clubs in the new league.
  22. Maybe if the spfl2 clubs gave it some thought, going to 16 would possibly give the weaker clubs a bit of leeway to avoid the drop. Got a feeling that the constant play off 'survival' games could spell trouble for the lower spfl clubs before long. The lower clubs with crowds of 300+ or the likes of Kelty,Talbot,Pollok,Brora,etc.
  23. One thing I've found is that loads of the West grounds are fairly easy to find - I'm on trains and buses and usually find a few pubs on the way to keep me going. Another cracker was Shotts v Fauldhouse in a pre season friendly 18/19, a pity the clubhouse next door wasn't open !
  24. Bit early for committee changes isn't it ? As to comparisons, did Gretna live the dream and are their fans happier now ? Celtic Nation were a right old mix up, with the ground and clubhouse issues, didn't really know where they were heading. Darvel ? Where do you expect to be in say 10 years time, attracting what crowds ?
  25. Looks very similar to the old North Juniors , have they deserted to the East en masse ? All just football to me I'm afraid, good luck to everyone when we finally kick off. Enjoy watching the 'grade' ,just give up on the traitor nonsense still the same clubs playing at the same grounds.
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