Big Berk Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Great game. Better football than's on offer at Stark's Park, and forwards that are prepared to shoot - the Bo'ness goal that was chalked off for alleged offside would be fit for any level. Some impressions: Two different styles - Elgin more comfortable in possession but not much punch, despite their four goals. Bo'ness very good on the counter attack with very nippy forwards. Both defences a bit iffy, especially Bo'ness' at times. I think Bo'ness should have won by more, by far the better forward line and every goal well taken. Elgin will wonder how they're out teh Cup after being 3-0 up at half time on their own patch. EDIT - poor refereeing, definitely favoured the SPFL side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbiehall Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Away and have a word with yourself. The penalties were stonewallers and the offside was unnecessary as Gribben was looking right along the line. And the worst attempt at a challenge in what was anything but a dirty game came from the Bo'ness boy in the middle of the pitch. Bo'ness were streets ahead of Elgin who defended like a pub team. If anyone wants to maintain a pretence that the bottom end of the SPFL is a step up from top end non league they are kidding themselves. Elgin wouldn't finish top 5 in the East Super League - they couldn't keep hens out a hutch. Nicky Walker cantered all over them. Good win for Bo'ness but if they'd won by 5 it wouldn't have been undeserved. I always think a good indication of should it be a penalty is the players appeals. no Elgin player appealed for the first one and I don't think any appealed for the second (might be wrong) I though both times the Bo'ness player won the ball The challenge from Snowden in the 98th minute probably should have been a penalty. Great result for Bo'ness though. Slack at the back but great going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo'ness Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Away and have a word with yourself. The penalties were stonewallers and the offside was unnecessary as Gribben was looking right along the line. And the worst attempt at a challenge in what was anything but a dirty game came from the Bo'ness boy in the middle of the pitch. Stonewallers? Aye, right. Even a couple of neutrals near me were amazed at the decisions but so what, we are in the Fourth Round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Berk Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Poor display from the officials, and one-sided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoinarow Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Stonewallers? Aye, right. Even a couple of neutrals near me were amazed at the decisions but so what, we are in the Fourth Round. Stonewallers as in Lithgi would have got them. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonElgin Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Well done bo'ness United Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB_Bino Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 If anyone wants to maintain a pretence that the bottom end of the SPFL is a step up from top end non league they are kidding themselves. Elgin wouldn't finish top 5 in the East Super League Which makes it all the more disappointing that these teams don't show the desire (or ambition???) to join the Lowland League and make a real push to get into the Senior league structure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 If the senior structure isn't much of a step up why bother with all the extra travelling when clubs are part-time and the players have regular 9 to 5 jobs as their main source of income? Scotland has too many national divisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Both defences a bit iffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo'ness Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Great thing about both games is that both teams were more interested in playing football than any other capers. So thank you Elgin for providing some unforgettable memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Which makes it all the more disappointing that these teams don't show the desire (or ambition???) to join the Lowland League and make a real push to get into the Senior league structure/ Totally agree. That said, the model is shite. What's ambitious about being in a set up where teams are lucky if they muster 50 -100 fans at away games and charge far more than the product is worth? Remember that being completely selfish about change is evident at every level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Stonewallers? Aye, right. Even a couple of neutrals near me were amazed at the decisions but so what, we are in the Fourth Round. Aye. Absolute stonewallers. Video proves that the ball is away by the time the defender arrives in both cases. God knows what you see when you watch games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Aye. Absolute stonewallers. Video proves that the ball is away by the time the defender arrives in both cases. Good knows what you see when you watch games. Double? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Double? Oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 What a fucking gang. Send them back to the HFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip0402 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Can't wait for the 29th Nov somewhere new to go and hopefully a good game Well done to the Bu's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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