Big Dougie
-
Posts
313 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Store
Posts posted by Big Dougie
-
-
20 hours ago, Only coo in the village said:
So, these teams vote against a proposal to admit the ugly sisters colts but are defeated by the majority of the other clubs in the lowland league who see it as being in their financial interests. The clubs who lost the vote should then throw their toys out of the pram and refuse to take any money resulting from these teams coming in and let the others benefit? Aye, that makes total sense.
Perfect summary, glad you agree.
0 -
1 hour ago, PELE said:
We need a petition to stop the c***s from entering the Lowland League. Or, a petition to scrap the pyramid if they vote the c***s into the Lowland League.
I’m sure scrapping the pyramid would suit your team
1 -
5 minutes ago, Gordon EF said:
You can ask as many times as you like. I don't agree.
Ultimately money talks, no matter the amount, and their no votes will be no more than grandstanding.
-2 -
25 minutes ago, Gordon EF said:
I don't think so. They voted against it. If the vote passes, they're stuck with all the downsides, why cut your nose off to spite your face with the paltry amount of cash they'll be given for it?
That’s the whole point! If it’s a paltry amount then surely they should have the courage if their convictions and reject it?
-1 -
2 minutes ago, Gordon EF said:
That would just be idiotic though.
Why? If they are against the idea then surely it would be hypocritical to take whatever benefits they would get from the teams coming in?
0 -
On 11/05/2021 at 18:26, Gordon EF said:
Last night, Lowland League clubs gave an indicative vote in favour of admitting old firm colt sides into the Lowland League for season 2021/22. 11 clubs voted for and 5 voted against. Assuming no clubs change their minds, this will pass at the Lowland League AGM next week.
There are plenty of threads on here discussing the merits or otherwise of colt sides in the Scottish football pyramid and this isn't a thread for this.
I'm trying to encourage all Scottish football fans from every club and every level of the pyramid who is against colt sides to commit to supporting those Lowland League clubs who vote against the colt proposal next week by attending at least one of their home games next season or buying a ticket via the donate a ticket website. The idea is to choose one home fixture for each club who votes against the colts and ideally, give them a sell out crowd (assuming we're allowed back into games by next season) and for those who can't make the game for whatever reason but still want to show their support, to donate online.
If this is a goer, I'll select fixtures where the Lowland League 'good guys' play against each other, once the fixtures are announced, and one home game will be chosen for each club. It'd be great to get out and show our moral and financial support for those clubs willing to stand up for the integrity of Scottish football and aren't willing to sell out their league for £3k. At around £8 per ticket, just 375 extra fans through the gate would be more than the OF are willing to pay each LL club to use their league as practice.
I've started a petition here: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/notocoltsides
It'd be great if everyone willing to do this could sign it. It's a way to gauge numbers and communicate with folk who're interested. Hopefully, if it takes off, a few Lowland League clubs who indicated they'll vote for this might reconsider (I doubt it but you never know).
The good guys are: Bonnyrigg Rose, Bo'ness United, Civil Service Strollers, Dalbeattie Star, and Edinburgh University.
I assume these 5 “good guys” will reject any financial benefits from this agreement? The answer, as we all know, will be of course they won’t. If they are serious about voting no they should be rejecting any money that comes from it.
-1 -
57 minutes ago, Am Featha *****h Nan Clach said:
2.9 miles, 58 mins walk along an A class road. No thank you.
Take a bus then.
0 -
1 minute ago, Vimto90 said:
Tam Muir released.
Hopefully a full announcement soon.The first of many
0 -
4 hours ago, beano said:
trouble in the camp by all accounts. swift on his way out already ?
Nice try
0 -
10 hours ago, Brazilianlex said:
Strange that a Fife referee was given this tie
3 pens seems a bit excessive ?
He is from Glasgow.
All 3 we’re pens in my opinion.
0 -
10 hours ago, HibeeJibee said:
Brora Rangers 0-2 Kelty Hearts
Kelty should have won by 4 or 5 - even without their daft brace of penalty misses early doors. They looked a bit rusty in opening period - the only time Brora were really on top - but got into swing 2nd half and missed a handful of great chances, including several slick counter-attacks. Brora forced 1 good save in each half but showed less and less as the game wore on. Pitch surprisingly rough.
Easton best for Kelty: footwork very impressive.
Malin best for Brora: numerous saves and blocks keep tie alive.
Modest viewership of 360-400 paying £10.80.
Still think Brechin will be favourites whoever they meet in Final. They've been training and playing for months which will count for fitness and sharpness; they've now got a week to rest and prepare, having also known since last midweek their last 2 games were dead-rubbers, while whoever prevails after going at it hammer-n-tongs again on Saturday only has a few days.It could be argued that Kelty will go into the Brechin game with a bit of momentum (Depending of Saturday’s result).
0 -
51 minutes ago, Whitburn Vale said:
Brora getting beat by the better team.....
Agreed, Kelty dominated them.
1 -
1 hour ago, Clayhole Blue said:
Agree they could be. But we’ve played both Kelty and Brora this season. On the day they both looked top end League 2 sides, with good and well trained players and I wouldn’t bank on them being off the pace!
ps - we have the dates for the Brora/Kelty matches - do we have the dates for the final?I’m led to believe they will be Tues 11th and Sat 15th. Brechin will be away in first leg.
1 -
If David Cox was sitting on the bench when it happened, then there is no doubt other people will have heard the exchange.
0 -
17 minutes ago, gaswork said:
Shambles
brechin will beat either of these two frauds who should be nowhere near a pyramid .Boo feckin hoo
0 -
1 hour ago, craigkillie said:
Brechin claimed last week they would take this to the SFA if the decision went this way - you're surely not claiming they were dishing out empty threats?
Given the level of legal arbitration that was sought I would be very surprised if Brechin would win any challenge.
0 -
10 hours ago, Blue Brazil Forever said:
I assume the advice can be made public, unless John Swinney says NO.
You have lost me, what has John Swinney got to do with it?
0 -
33 minutes ago, Blue Brazil Forever said:
What on earth are you talking about? As Francesc says, Cowden have twice in recent seasons faced dropping out of the SPFL on two occasions involving two match playoffs against East Kilbride (which finished in a penalty shoot out) and against Cove ( who threw their toys out of the pram when they finished up as losers with eight men). The Blue Brazil have also won other playoffs over the recent seasons - Hamilton 1 Cowdenbeath 3 and Dunfermline 0 Cowdenbeath 3 spring to mind. Donald Findlay was right last year when he indicated that Hearts Covid relegation was indeed unfortunate and unfair but not lllegal. The Brechin approach may be crass but should be properly examined. The HL authorities in particular need to justify their decision.
Oh and Donald was born in Cowdenbeath
The HL do not need to justify anything, they made a decision which was within the scope of their rules, which was subsequently ok’d by the SFA legal advisor.
1 -
6 minutes ago, Francesc Fabregas said:
More changes at Ochilview today as long-serving goalkeeping coach David Binnie moves on. Big Dave's been at the club for five years and has always been thoroughly agreeable whenever I've met him - I wish him well. Does anyone have any ideas about who Stephen Swift will bring in as his backroom team?
We've also recruited someone called Ian Fitzpatrick to lead our media team, which sounds intriguing. He used to work for Clyde FC.
Frazer Wright was his assistant at BSC
0 -
9 minutes ago, andrew21 said:
Craig Levein on Sportsound saying there is no way Brechin should be punished this season by being "thrown out" of the SPFL.
The man hasn’t a clue
4 -
39 minutes ago, Cowden Cowboy said:
Presumably because the Lowland League position if there was disruption due to Covid was set out clearly at the outset.
It was never a rule though, so they have acted within their rights as far as I can see.
-1 -
1 hour ago, Happy Pebble said:
I’d be interested in what the analysts are contributing, it is early days for sure but this is a new venture so we may get some feedback at the AGM. I agree with the comments we need to get this appointment right- too many easy options and they seem to be based on friendship and relationships rather than analysis, experience and possibly finances.
There is definitely more than one option available in terms of candidates, will be interesting to see what direction the club go with it.
0 -
3 minutes ago, gaswork said:
Pyramid deid before it even got started never mind being an institution in scottish life for well over 100 years.
It was an institution alright, just not the type you think it was.
3 -
1 hour ago, gaswork said:
How's the 'pyramid ' getting on
A lot better than the Juniors, who from what I have heard are still dead.
1
Stranraer 2021-2022 - The Big 151
in Scottish League 2 General Chatter
Posted · Edited by Big Dougie
Replacement for Tam Orr who is going in the opposite direction.