cowdenbeath Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks, aye, just updating my post to say that. As I say it'll surely be even more next week: as East Stirlingshire will presumably bring more supporters than Cove did, there are only 2 LL games on (at EK and Gretna) whereas there were 4 today including Spartans being at home, and it will have added attraction for neutrals. Hearts were at home today and are again next week. Only fly in ointment could be Hibs if finish 3rd: when is playoff QF 2nd leg? I was thinking about Hibs being in a play off game as well affecting the crowd but if Hearts are at home on the Saturday I can't see the police having both sides playing on the same day at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks, aye, just updating my post to say that. As I say it'll surely be even more next week: as East Stirlingshire will presumably bring more supporters than Cove did, there are only 2 LL games on (at EK and Gretna) whereas there were 4 today including Spartans being at home, and it will have added attraction for neutrals. Hearts were at home today and are again next week. Only fly in ointment could be Hibs if finish 3rd: when is playoff QF 2nd leg? It's supposed to be Saturday but someone who works as a steward has been asked if they could work Sunday for a possible 5:15 KO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 Good to see joined up thinking and plenty advanced notice for fans from SPFL. If it was Sat lunchtime but didn't go to ET some Hibs fans may do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Good to see joined up thinking and plenty advanced notice for fans from SPFL. If it was Sat lunchtime but didn't go to ET some Hibs fans may do both. Suppose the SPFL can't really announce things until they know who finishes 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Pretty dull game but then I guess City did what they had to do. On that performance I'd like to think Shire should have no problem but them I'm forgetting that Shire have delivered similar performances over the season. I hope shire have improved since last season then. They were extremely lucky to get past a mid-table LL side when they played Whitehill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrie_1 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Rossi Allan were coming for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 The drawback to East Stirlingshire going down is that - rightly or wrongly - almost no-one would be clamouring for their return or stand to lose out by a significant amount for their absence, such as losing a local derby for example. As national level sides taking the drop go, it's a bit of a 'free hit' that won't incentivise greater movement between the levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreElgin Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 The drawback to East Stirlingshire going down is that - rightly or wrongly - almost no-one would be clamouring for their return or stand to lose out by a significant amount for their absence, such as losing a local derby for example. As national level sides taking the drop go, it's a bit of a 'free hit' that won't incentivise greater movement between the levels. East Stirlingshire have taken a large number of fans up to Borough Briggs on a number of occasions and I don't see Edinburgh City filling that gap. I don't know about other sides but East Stirlingshire are generally treated with a fair amount of respect and it would be a poorer league without them - especially if another Angus team is to be joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east fife for life Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Am I right in thinking that Cove have allowed there own stadium to rot whilst building a team to win titles? Surely this isn't fair? Anyway, good luck to East Stirling in the final, Edinburgh would be a decent away day for pubs and stuff but Meadowbank should never host a senior football match again as it's worse than central park (nearly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Meadowbank's due to be demolished though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 East Stirlingshire have taken a large number of fans up to Borough Briggs on a number of occasions and I don't see Edinburgh City filling that gap. I don't know about other sides but East Stirlingshire are generally treated with a fair amount of respect and it would be a poorer league without them - especially if another Angus team is to be joining us. How much is a large number of fans ? The result on the park decides matches not respect from other fans ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east fife for life Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 So if Meadowbank is to be destroyed to City have plans in place for there own stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreElgin Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 How much is a large number of fans ? The result on the park decides matches not respect from other fans ? Sure, but tell me how great the match day experience is when you have a league full of Clydes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyWeeLad Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Good luck to Shire if Clyde go up I hope they can secure a win to stay in the leagues but if we stay down a nice wee chance would be nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrooge1928 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 So if Meadowbank is to be destroyed to City have plans in place for there own stadium?Meadowbank is to be rebuilt with a much smaller stand, situated closer to the pitch. After next season City will be ground sharing for up to three years, don't know where yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Meadowbank is to be rebuilt with a much smaller stand, situated closer to the pitch. After next season City will be ground sharing for up to three years, don't know where yet. There is no lack of licensed grounds in the Edinburgh area that also have floodlights - a SPFL requirement: Ainslie Park (Spartans) - 3G Pefermill (Edinburgh Uni) Pennypit Park (Preston Athletic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 I was thinking about Hibs being in a play off game as well affecting the crowd but if Hearts are at home on the Saturday I can't see the police having both sides playing on the same day at home. It's supposed to be Saturday but someone who works as a steward has been asked if they could work Sunday for a possible 5:15 KO. Good to see joined up thinking and plenty advanced notice for fans from SPFL. If it was Sat lunchtime but didn't go to ET some Hibs fans may do both. Suppose the SPFL can't really announce things until they know who finishes 3rd. Whole thing has now turned into a farce. Announced dates (still on SPFL website!): http://spfl.co.uk/key-dates/ league ends - Sunday 1st May QF 1st leg - Wednesday 4th May QF 2nd leg - Saturday 7th May SF 1st leg - Wednesday 11th May SF 2nd leg - Saturday 14th May Final 1st leg - Thursday 19th May * Final 2nd leg - Sunday 22nd May * * or Tuesday 17th & Tuesday 24th May if Hibs involved Then reported QF 2nd leg moving to Sunday 8th. Now dates are: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/championship-play-clubs-collision-course-7869872#wcS7RE8pHXWi0uJE.97 league ends - Sunday 1st May QF 1st leg - Wednesday 4th May (not on TV) QF 2nd leg - Saturday 7th May (lunchtime kick-off) SF 1st leg - Tuesday 10th May SF 2nd leg - Friday 13th May Final 1st leg - Thursday 19th May * Final 2nd leg - Sunday 22nd May * * or Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 25th May if Hibs involved So Hibs v Raith is just before City v 'Shire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Who'd have thought that adding in a meaningless extra play-off round to help out the team in the big league would lead to fixture congestion, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggy Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Today it has came to light that EC have a policy where no under 18s are allowed in Meadowbank unless they are accompanied by an adult!!! How can a person who can help determine our next government on Thursday not be allowed into see a Lowland League team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Maybe they've had problems with the weans flinging shite at the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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