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I think it’s a big well done to the guys and gals that keep them going. No doubt a lot of hard work, a few sleepless nights and also the continued difficulty trying to generate income. Or of course it could be that the regular 50 or so attendees are very sympathetic and generous in their financial support of the club. Which would be unusual

They certainly got in the door first and adopted the pyramid structure. However when you analyse some of the historical facts on the WoS premier teams being relegated there’s Cambuslang, Petershill and Kilwinning with around TWELVE Scottish cup wins and a further eleven runners up. I’ve no idea what this would do to any weightings or rankings but there’s a winners history/tradition in the mix. Was recently at Somerville Park which can only be described as fallen grandeur at best. Dont suppose business plans and strategic vision were deemed necessary in those halcyon days. wonder where they’d now be if they had actually the foresight to plan and develop. Theres a lesson in there somewhere.

Six subs - that’s more than Royal Navy

Fair point HJ. There is a division full of teams that have went up. Not aware of any making a return journey down the way.

Actually I’d say that most of the EoS & WoS Premier teams are more than a match for most LL teams. Over the past couple of seasons there’s only been Cumbernauld Colts who’ve beaten us. Separatelly we beat East Fife in the SC and certainly gave Alloa a very testing 90 minutes. I’m saying that in my experience, there’s not so much between tier 4/5/6 in ability. Theres also a few right good supported tier six sides that put many in the LL to shame. The whole thing needs sorted.

Doesn’t that photo say it all - a picture says a thousand words etc. Great to see all the youngsters involved and supporting the team on the day. A memory that they’ll keep for a very long time. The Swifts certainly had those youngsters organised and looked after. They behaved impeccably and were a credit to your club. Very well done to all involved.

Aye, sounds good

Think that it’s time to have a plan ‘B’

The fourth round is the quarter final

Personally speaking Dunbar were worthy winners in each match. May the best team win and look forward to a home tie in Round 4 v Newtongrange Star/Bo’ness Athletic/Crossgates Primrose

Wheres the Cup Final being played?? Did I miss it?

Say it as it is. Cracking line that one.

Well seeing as it’s over a century since a Fife winner and twenty years since a Haddingtonshire club picked up the trophy, wouldn’t it be great to have a ground connected to civilised local facilities. Pre match meal and aperitif, post match celebratory drink or drown the sorrows. An enjoyable day out for all concerned. From the list above I’d go for 1 New Victoria 2 Musselburgh 3 Meggatland

Maybe, but I'm pretty sure thats the day for the Dunbar United match. What was that scoreline earlier on in the season?

For most teams, there’s still an awful long way to go and many points to be competed for. No doubt shocks and surprises, injuries & suspensions will come into the mix. Theres also the determination factor of the clubs hovering around the relegation zone. Whoever wins the EoS Premier and it’s very much looking like the guys from Albyn Park, if they’re then successful in gaining promotion into the Lowland will no doubt fare successfully, as indeed most of the current top six teams in the Premier would also do. In ability terms, there's very little between most LL sides and the Premier. I don’t know the play off permutations, but I’m still assuming Broxburn will go up. The organisational setup at Albyn Park, the facility, the depth of squad and the financial ability all point in the right direction for a bright future. It’s getting close to the time when one of the arithmetic gurus writes which date the league will be won by. However, it’s not over until it’s over. Hopefully we all see some great games in the remaining matches and come out to support our local clubs.

So where have all the LL clubs gone?

What a nice stand that looks

Think there’s a question regarding how many teams will actually be relegated. Edin Uniy now looking fav to fall out of the LL. I’m expecting them to come to EoS. So that takes the current 16 clubs to 17. It then requires the round robin play off East/West/South and then the HL to be won by whoever wins the EoS league. If not, surely going to be 4 clubs going down to maintain the 16 club division? Think it’s more a question of how many are going down - three or four?

That's a statement that is hard to disagree with. What were your thoughts at halftime? Being down at 2:0 you must have hoped for a draw but it seemed everything was against the team. Yes, it worked out very well in the end. I struggled to get the scores - it must have been the very early kickoff. The match report is pretty positive - seems there's a marked difference in attitude since the previous visit to Meggatland - what a disaster that was. True there's been a lot of changes in players since May 21 - I'm not sure but could it be close to 50% of the 11 who finished the game have changed since that fateful day? Dowie, Redpath, Barfoot, Gregory, Harris, Somers, Congalton, Peden, Tait, and Stewart are the ones that I'm sure are recent signings. Obviously, there are others Whitson, Brennan, Hare, and Archibald who have also signed on since 18 months ago. Has the the Ref. from Saturday ever been at a Dunbar match previously? Which starting eleven would you select for the HoB match? I don't get to very many games, but I have seen Haddington several times recently and when they play well, they can score goals. I'm sure I will get along to the game at Millfield at the end of the month - weather and work permitting, really looking forward to it after the first game between the sides in September. Were there many fans at the game? Hill of Beath at the weekend - that will be a well-contested 90 minutes, they need the points and are always up for it.

There you go,,,, that’s a bit different from a trip to the field of Dreams at G40/Kerrydale St. The moral being quote others at your own peril

One of the ‘what if’ scenario possibilities seems to be including Dunbar & Broxburn. Both putting on very good displays and perhaps on another day, who knows? But if both had gone into the pot for round four their ball numbers would have resulted in - DUFC vs Rangers Celtic vs Broxburn Not bad for two clubs in tier 6 of the Scottish game.

Ahhh, the devil is in the detail. But an HJ error, non!!!

I admit that one has gone right past me,,,

So a washout last weekend. Could tomorrow be the biggest-ever celebration seen at the ground? A Scottish Cup tie against a first-division club. The strange thing is - it is very possible. If the manager can get his best side onto the park and keep things even for 30 minutes or so, the pressure on the visitors will just increase. If Dunbar gets a bit of luck, then we could be in for a winning celebration. If the result goes against us, I still think it's worth celebrating the achievements in the competition so far. Vert well done to everyone. There's still that game against Cumbernauld to get us into the final sixteen of the Challenge Cup.

Big match against Cumbernauld Colts tomorrow. High flyers from the Lowland League. It's another game where the home side starts as underdogs. Does it really matter? Is there that much between the leagues? Guid luck