tamthebam Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 4 hours ago, AllyMonc said: Suspect we won't get any update from the licencing meeting today (considering it's half 5 and the Scotland game is on in a bit). No word from the club either, looks like this will drag into next week which is incredibly frustrating. Christ. No news is good news. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghBlue Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 19 hours ago, tamthebam said: No news is good news. Hope for your sake you are correct. Another interpretation might be that if bronze licences were being awarded all that was required was a straightforward update to a few cells in a spreadsheet, a minute’s work, so why not publish on the day? But if not, then clearly ramifications for the SPFL, so delay publication until they have all their ducks in a row? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 My guess is City persuaded the SPFL/SFA that they will have all the boxes ticked by the July 1st deadline, and until it happens it's better for both sides to stay silent. No doubt plan B has been worked out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 2 hours ago, EdinburghBlue said: Hope for your sake you are correct. Another interpretation might be that if bronze licences were being awarded all that was required was a straightforward update to a few cells in a spreadsheet, a minute’s work, so why not publish on the day? But if not, then clearly ramifications for the SPFL, so delay publication until they have all their ducks in a row? If its a minute's work every couple of months, it sounds like any person involved would have other things to be getting on with. If only they knew the importance of a PDF tucked away on the SFA website to those online. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 If a Bronze licence has been awarded, the club would surely be shouting about this, no? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsmart Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 22 minutes ago, Burnieman said: If a Bronze licence has been awarded, the club would surely be shouting about this, no? You would think so, and if it hadn't they would also be shouting about it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 On 04/06/2024 at 23:43, tamthebam said: Probably a penalty against.. Anyway we'll have a team out against Motherwell: 1 T. Rialist 2 A Newman 3 A Nother 4 Hugh Zee 5 Arin Ger 6 Soo Dynom 7 John Doe 8 No Hym 9 Watt Zisname 10 Ken Itsomeotherguy 11 Izzy Thatguy I think I remember an Albion Rovers lineup in the early 70s that contained the players Trialist, Junior and Newman. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 According to the SPFL website the new season's fixtures are out before 1st July... I'll presume THE OTHER CLUBS that didn't have a Bronze licence are similarly sorted out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, tamthebam said: According to the SPFL website the new season's fixtures are out before 1st July... I'll presume THE OTHER CLUBS that didn't have a Bronze licence are similarly sorted out. It’s only Kelty who don’t have their Bronze aside from City. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammyton Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 A big enough points deduction to ensure they effectively finish bottom is what I believe will happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenkay Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Hammyton said: A big enough points deduction to ensure they effectively finish bottom is what I believe will happen. We've just had a season like that. Honestly couldn't stomach another one! Shite idea! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 19 hours ago, Tenkay said: We've just had a season like that. Honestly couldn't stomach another one! Shite idea! Unfortunately, I think that may be the reality. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 22 hours ago, Hammyton said: A big enough points deduction to ensure they effectively finish bottom is what I believe will happen. But then that allows them to play another season without a Bronze licence because, if I were EC, I wouldn't bother after that as relegation to the LL would be almost certain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) No bronze license for City. Next review date is September. https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/media/11943/070624-club-licensing-awards.pdf Edited June 10 by Houston Add info 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 SPFL rule D3 In the event that any Club, in the opinion of the Board in its absolute discretion, shall or if it were to participate in the League in any Season would, fail to fully comply with the Membership Criteria and no waiver, relaxation or period of grace is or has been granted to that Club in terms of Rule D6, such Club shall, subject that it may not be expelled from the League unless by Qualified Resolution at a General Meeting, be subject to such sanction or sanctions and such action shall be taken as the Board, may, in its absolute discretion, determine. D6 The Board may in its absolute discretion waive, relax or grant a period of grace in respect of any Club's or Candidate Club’s requirement to comply with any part of the Membership Criteria... So basically with no Bronze licence in place before 1 July (presumably) then it's up to the SPFL Board to decide what happens to Edinburgh City? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghBlue Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, Burnieman said: But then that allows them to play another season without a Bronze licence because, if I were EC, I wouldn't bother after that as relegation to the LL would be almost certain. But another season's prize money and a guaranteed place in the Lowland League in 2025/26 versus what - resignation with no guarantee of a place in a league for the new season? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghBlue Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 23 hours ago, Hammyton said: A big enough points deduction to ensure they effectively finish bottom is what I believe will happen. I suspect this may be what the other 9 teams in the division will be privately hoping for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMonc Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I've asked the club to provide a statement as I can understand why people are jumping to the conclusions they are but I think there is better news than appears. The club have basically mothballed social media (no kit, season tickets etc) but expect to see that change over the coming days which is hopefully a positive sign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 31 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said: I suspect this may be what the other 9 teams in the division will be privately hoping for. You would think they would want City there next season could be everyone's get out of jail card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDYFRY Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, EdinburghBlue said: But another season's prize money and a guaranteed place in the Lowland League in 2025/26 versus what - resignation with no guarantee of a place in a league for the new season? And a parachute payment should that happen. Although they’d probably beat the Chickenman’s bottlers in the playoff anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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