GiGi Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Was thinking that in work today. Nearest professional team's ground is NDP. Imagine that conversation: "Hey Accies, EK here. Mind if we use your stadium in the Scottish Cup, know, seeing as you've a free weekend after getting pumped out off Annan? Cheers lads!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That would make the majority of teams in the preliminary and first round then. That would include Dumbarton, Albion Rovers and East Fife as well then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAVIDB69 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Celtic will definitely have to play the saturday as they meet dundee the following Tuesday then Dundee meet St Johnstone the following friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 If clubs can't host teams at their ground then they shouldn't be allowed into the competition. I don't think it's a matter of 'can't'. For a wee team it has to be a balance between making money or hoping for glory in their own midden. I'd go for money - as long as tax is duly paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That would include Dumbarton, Albion Rovers and East Fife as well then. We can host teams just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowdenConvert Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That would include Dumbarton, Albion Rovers and East Fife as well then.Why would they have an issue? They've all hosted Rangers recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cresto11 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 If clubs can't host teams at their ground then they shouldn't be allowed into the competition. What an utterly ridiculous post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Wholly uninspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolfie Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 It has been improved since then - it's now enclosed for starters, otherwise they wouldn't be licensed and wouldn't be in the cup. They have accommodated capacity crowds and all-ticket games. I simply can't see them being allowed to host this, though, if they get past LTHV. Really - like 400 folk? Tbf, they let Harestanes play Girvan at Kilsyth Juniors earlier this season, albeit that was First Preliminary Round. But regardless - if using a neutral venue they'll clearly just go to somewhere like Hamilton, Motherwell or Airdrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 BBC showing the EK/LTHV v Celtic tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Jag Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Sky will surely pick the Edinburgh Derby and **** - Killie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Sky will surely pick the Edinburgh Derby and **** - Killie. Correct. The Celtic game is down for the Sunday, but they're due to play us on the Tuesday. That can't move to the Wednesday because we play St Johnstone on the Friday. They'd better not postpone our game just to accommodate Celtic on TV. Edit: actually, they have - http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/premiership-fixture-changes/ Sorry, but that's a disgrace. BBC have second pick, so Saturday lunchtime was still available (Sky undoubtedly picked the Edinburgh derby first). Also double standards at play. In 2006, Dundee were given the choice of either playing Thursday-Saturday, or not having a replay vs. Hamilton televised. Why weren't Celtic given the same choice if playing Saturday on TV was out of the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Slightly disappointed to only see two real bites, not gonna lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomelandsOur Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Would have thought sky would pick Celtic first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Would have thought sky would pick Celtic first? They wouldn't pass up on the Edinburgh derby, knowing they would also get whichever arse cheek the BBC passed up on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 D'you think when these meetings take place to decide what's going out live that other games were even mentioned? Surely it was just we want the Edinburgh derby and whatever bigot BBC don't want. Meeting over in 2 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 For once I think the correct 3 decisions have been made. The last time the **** met Premiership opposition they were skelped and it was fucking hilarious so this may well turn out to be a good watch, it'll certainly be a lot more competitive than the **** v Cowden. The EK/LTHV is such a unique tie, two non league teams at home to the biggest club in the country, it will be a walk in the park I imagine but it really does capture the romance of the cup, the pre match features will be much better than the game itself. Hibs v Hertz, no explanation needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'm just fed up of seeing the same teams on TV all the time in Scotland but, looking at the fixtures, nothing really jumps out. It would've been interesting to see how Annan do but they'll never put on two teams out with the Premiership unless it involves Sevco. However, it does annoy me that Dundee's match vs Celtic has to be moved again to accommodate them getting on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Fyvie Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yeah, everyone wants to watch Annan v Morton. Record-breaking views type stuff right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yeah, everyone wants to watch Annan v Morton. Record-breaking views type stuff right there.I said it would've been interesting to see how they did; not that I wanted them to show it as I know no one could give a f**k about it. I'm simply interested to see how they do as I think they looked pretty good against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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