Grim O'Grady Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Having looked at the Junior clubs and non-pyramid senior clubs, I found that 8 clubs outside the pyramid had licenses. And another 40 clubs had either aspirations to gain a license or had fulfilled, or nearly fulfilled the criteria for one. Clubs With a license Juniors: Banks O'Dee (North), Linlithgow Rose (East) EoS Leagues: Burntisland, CSS, Coldstream, HRA SoS: Wigtown and Bladnoch NCFL: Golspie Sutherland Clubs I deemed as partial e.g. could achieve a License based on their ground with a little bit of work: East Juniors: Bonnyrigg Rose, Broxburn Athletic, Hill of Beath Hawthorn, Kelty Hearts, Newtongrange Star, Sauchie Juniors, Dalkeith Thistle, Falkirk Juniors, Haddington Athletic, Downfield, Dundee North End, Glenrothes, Kirriemuir Thistle, Blackburn United, Dunbar Utd West Juniors: Auchinleck Talbot, Glenafton Athletic, Hurlford United, Irvine Meadow, Petershill, Pollok, Cumnock, Greenock, Largs Thistle, Rutherglen Glencairn, Whitletts Victoria, Carluke Rovers, Maryhill, Renfrew, Rossvale, Benburb, Port Glasgow North Juniors: Aberdeen Uni and Lewis United Eos League: Duns SoS League: Creetown, Edusport, Newton Stewart and St Cuthbert Wanderers NCFL: Halkirk United The vast majority of these clubs will most likely have no interest in joining the pyramid but I was surprised to learn the disparity between the North and East/West Juniors in stadia. Spartans EoS team are also licenced. When our Lowland League team get promoted to the SPFL then surely they too could go for promotion to the LL? Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Not sure the League rules allow a B team to get promoted. I will make no comment about when your lowland team get promoted. Well next season it's got to be Kilby with all the extra dosh they'll have to spend after their biggy pay day with Glasgow Celtic. But yes It's probably best you don't dwell on our LL team. Magnificent again today btw. The song "can we play you next week" has a familiar ring to it when we welcome back the Colts. Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Well next season it's got to be Kilby with all the extra dosh they'll have to spend after their biggy pay day with Glasgow Celtic. But yes It's probably best you don't dwell on our LL team. Magnificent again today btw. The song "can we play you next week" has a familiar ring to it when we welcome back the Colts. Grimbo money doesn't always win you titles you know- I mean I notice a lowly unsung team called City beat one of Grim's favourites today... again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Spartans EoS team are also licenced. When our Lowland League team get promoted to the SPFL then surely they too could go for promotion to the LL? Grimbo B Teams aren't allowed Licenses or above tier 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Spartans EOS aren't licensed in their own right. There is no such club as Spartans EOS. In any case - it isn't possible to cite the LL or EOSL rules as they aren't online, but the SOSL Competition Rules are, and explicitly state that: 18 As part of the Scottish FA “Pyramid” system, the South of Scotland Football League is “opened” up to promotion and relegation, to and from the Scottish Lowland Football League. 18.1 The winners of the South of Scotland Football League may be promoted to the Scottish Lowland Football League provided that the club meets the required entry criteria. Promotion is mandatory, providing the necessary entry criteria and qualifying process is met. 18.2 Clubs being relegated from the Scottish Lowland Football League will be allowed to join the South of Scotland Football League, provided they meet the entry criteria. 18.3 Clubs are not allowed to have more than one team in the “Professional” structure. Incidentally the SOSL Constitution has a rule whose wording is a delightful throwback to Victorian times bravely battling on in the 21st century: 6. Gentlemen distinguished for their zeal in the game or otherwise honourably distinguished, may, as a mark of respect be admitted Honorary Members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Some of that plankton has managed to float into the last 16 of the Cup attracting 4 figure home attendances in the process, including double what Forfar managed in the replay. Go plankton! ...for the biggest games in the plankton club's history; then papped out anyway to general shrugs of no concern. Back in your box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Spartans EOS aren't licensed in their own right. There is no such club as Spartans EOS. In any case - it isn't possible to cite the LL or EOSL rules as they aren't online, but the SOSL Competition Rules are, and explicitly state that: 18 As part of the Scottish FA Pyramid system, the South of Scotland Football League is opened up to promotion and relegation, to and from the Scottish Lowland Football League. 18.1 The winners of the South of Scotland Football League may be promoted to the Scottish Lowland Football League provided that the club meets the required entry criteria. Promotion is mandatory, providing the necessary entry criteria and qualifying process is met. 18.2 Clubs being relegated from the Scottish Lowland Football League will be allowed to join the South of Scotland Football League, provided they meet the entry criteria. 18.3 Clubs are not allowed to have more than one team in the Professional structure. Incidentally the SOSL Constitution has a rule whose wording is a delightful throwback to Victorian times bravely battling on in the 21st century: 6. Gentlemen distinguished for their zeal in the game or otherwise honourably distinguished, may, as a mark of respect be admitted Honorary Members. So does that mean (if EoS rules are equal to SoS rules) should Spartans (that play in the EoS) are Champions then team runner-up (providing they meet the criteria) would be eligible for promotion/play-off or does everyone get pished off at us for winning the league this denying them a promotion opportunity? Also I feel rule or point 6 that you've illustrated HJ actually applies to me. How do I invoke it? Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkgatequeens Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 You would think that East Kilbride playing Celtic live on TV today would makes some clubs think about taking the jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffenThinMint Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 You would think that East Kilbride playing Celtic live on TV today would makes some clubs think about taking the jump. After watching that game they felt probably more like jumping in front of a train - a more diabolical 90 minutes I've not seen for a long while. At least EK will be crying all the way to the bank on the back of it, although considering all the empty seats was it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 There were 7,767 people there - almost half of them supporting EK - not to mention all the coverage from the media build-up and it being broadcast live on terrestrial TV. Even if they hadn't made a penny, of course it was worth it. Also worth saying - almost 2,000 more than could've got into NDP. So does that mean (if EoS rules are equal to SoS rules) should Spartans (that play in the EoS) are Champions then team runner-up (providing they meet the criteria) would be eligible for promotion/play-off or does everyone get pished off at us for winning the league this denying them a promotion opportunity? I imagine it would be the former. If not then it should be. Also I feel rule or point 6 that you've illustrated HJ actually applies to me. How do I invoke it?Grimbo I understand you're required to telegram a postal order to the value of 10 shillings, suitably stamped by the Comptrollers Office, whilst wearing a top hap and an outrageous moustache. Some people dispatch it by horse charabanc, but that would be ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I'm afraid Mr O'Grady may be disappointed. It says in the rule "as a mark of respect" whereas no-one has any respect for Grim! Perhaps he should start sporting a large beard and a topper to be more distinguished, like Lord Kinnaird of the FA here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 "Lowland ambitions for the Albert": http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/14326390.Lowland_ambitions_for_the_Albert/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surely not! Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 East stirling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitburn Vale Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 East stirlingSeconded, Team 16=East Stirlingshire FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Team 15 = St Cuthbarts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sureiknow Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 "Lowland ambitions for the Albert": http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/14326390.Lowland_ambitions_for_the_Albert/ Think at the moment they would be quite a way off the standard of the L.L. Used to bring a decent support down to Gretna though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitburn Vale Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Team 15 = St Cuthbarts?If Saints win the SOS league,get licensed shortly then they will be promoted into the LL,with the bottom team in the LL being relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Did they get beat 10-0 in the Scottish Cup a few years back? or am I thinking of another SOS side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitburn Vale Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Did they get beat 10-0 in the Scottish Cup a few years back? or am I thinking of another SOS side?I'm sure they got hosed in Dingwall off Ross Co marr in the Scottish Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I'm sure they got hosed in Dingwall off Ross Co marr in the Scottish Cup. Aye 11-0 but that was 23 years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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