Burnieman Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 (edited) 23 minutes ago, oneteaminglasgow said: I hope Edinburgh City remain in the leagues without a licence for the rest of time purely to upset @Burnieman The only thing that upsets me, and should upset everyone, is the SPFL board and their gerrymandering of their own rules when it suits them. (gerrymandering is criminally underused on this forum) Edited June 27 by Burnieman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Wafer Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Shame none of the loan players we had at the end of the season are about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parttimesupporter Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 32 minutes ago, Burnieman said: The only thing that upsets me, and should upset everyone, is the SPFL board and their gerrymandering of their own rules when it suits them. (gerrymandering is criminally underused on this forum) Totally agree with criticism of the SPFL Board. The Cinch fiasco, the 'Conference League' fiasco, the old pals act for the SPFL Trust Trophy etc. Good governance, transparency and competence are rarely evident. I'm biased as I have friends involved with City, but I don't think cutting them a bit of slack is that bad. However, it surely can't be that hard for the SPFL to issue a short statement explaining that City haven't got a bronze licence yet but they can compete in League 2 because..... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARF1928 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 (edited) A few more players from last night, only have surnames for some though. Dean Beveridge (GK) 14. Mcainstray 15. Scully The rest of the subs were nameless on the back of their shirts, so no further detective work for now! Beveridge initially came through City’s U20 team (remember when we actually had one… simpler times) before moving on to Gala Fairydean, and a few other lower league sides since, in search of more regular game time. Always nice to see a home grown player make a return. Edited June 27 by ARF1928 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 9 hours ago, Parttimesupporter said: Totally agree with criticism of the SPFL Board. The Cinch fiasco, the 'Conference League' fiasco, the old pals act for the SPFL Trust Trophy etc. Good governance, transparency and competence are rarely evident. I'm biased as I have friends involved with City, but I don't think cutting them a bit of slack is that bad. However, it surely can't be that hard for the SPFL to issue a short statement explaining that City haven't got a bronze licence yet but they can compete in League 2 because..... Yip, agree with that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 10 hours ago, tamthebam said: we change our name to Rangers B... "A", surely? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghBlue Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 10 hours ago, Parttimesupporter said: Totally agree with criticism of the SPFL Board. The Cinch fiasco, the 'Conference League' fiasco, the old pals act for the SPFL Trust Trophy etc. Good governance, transparency and competence are rarely evident. I'm biased as I have friends involved with City, but I don't think cutting them a bit of slack is that bad. However, it surely can't be that hard for the SPFL to issue a short statement explaining that City haven't got a bronze licence yet but they can compete in League 2 because..... If they don’t explain any further derogation they will leave themselves open to legal action. Interestingly when we were participating in the playoffs there were strong rumours (apparently emanating from East Kilbride officials) that the playoffs were actually moot, since at least one existing league club was not going to meet the licensing requirements. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 17 hours ago, Waspie said: Great signing for City, still an excellent player and a top pro. Will be a great influence on the younger players. This. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 17 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said: If they don’t explain any further derogation they will leave themselves open to legal action. This will presumably go as well as the legal action instigated by Hearts and Partick Thistle and supported by your club in 2020. The SPFL rules allow them to grant waivers to clubs at the board's discretion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMonc Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Well plenty of signings this week but absolutely zero communication to fans or members as to our licencing arrangements, as @craigkillie states above it will be a process of derogation/waivers etc. and now seems highly unlikely we'll be punted at this point. All guess work of course as the club have literally just blanked multiple requests for information. Appalling way to treat a, very small already, fanbase. This is the polar opposite of what we'd been promised. I've asked about our ownership (met with silence) as we had 2 new shareholders who, when pooled together (and they are husband and wife) were the largest shareholders. According to Companies House they are no longer shareholders and their holdings have gone back to John Dickson. Lasted a total of 3 months, as far as I'm aware they didn't see a game (which if they had would at least have explained their swift departure!) Of course, I know this from Companies House, not from any sort of communication at all from the club. A complete farce. Not sure what's going on but I won't be renewing my membership until lines of communication are opened and I usually make a cash donation to the club which is also on hold. I'll probably go to the Hibs friendly on Saturday to see if I can get a handle on what on earth is happening but suspect it will all fall under the category of *not good* 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 16 hours ago, Bay Citizen said: Cheers for the honesty, from someone that had to witness Sam Ramsbottom in goals for City during the league cup last season it can only be an improvement. Sam Ramsbottom....shudders 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden Cowboy Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 12 hours ago, oneteaminglasgow said: I hope Edinburgh City remain in the leagues without a licence for the rest of time purely to upset @Burnieman They do have a licence 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Wafer Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, Cowden Cowboy said: They do have a licence Are you going to be clever and say it's only an entry one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmsy Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 *Signings subject to all relevant SFA approvals What does this mean surely if you are making all these signings then you have approval. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Citizen Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 17 minutes ago, Simmsy said: *Signings subject to all relevant SFA approvals What does this mean surely if you are making all these signings then you have approval. Usually just means the paperwork is to be or has been submitted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Citizen Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Kodi McKinstray signs from the St Johnstone youth set up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyTuesday Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 7 hours ago, AllyMonc said: I've asked about our ownership (met with silence) as we had 2 new shareholders who, when pooled together (and they are husband and wife) were the largest shareholders. According to Companies House they are no longer shareholders and their holdings have gone back to John Dickson. Lasted a total of 3 months, as far as I'm aware they didn't see a game (which if they had would at least have explained their swift departure!) A good bit of detective work Ally. Perhaps the purchase of the shares from John Dickson in March and subsequent sale back to him in June was related to the licence issue, or more specifically the financial angle? Interestingly the May 2023 accounts were signed off by the Board on 28th February 2024, and the signatories name on the accounts is Jim Brown....who resigned as a Director on 31st May 2023. Not sure if that Complies with the Companies Act as the person signing the accounts wasn't a Director on the date they were signed. All very odd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo83 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Some amount of signings for City this week.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Citizen Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Shea Scally signs from Stirling Uni, another one we’ve seen from the EOS final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARF1928 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 On 30/05/2024 at 12:47, Neilly said: Hopefully get an answer from one of the lads before they are thrown out the league. Here’s an answer for you. Edinburgh City FC have been awarded their Bronze License, and will be playing SPFL League 2 football this season. Get it so unbelievably up you, stick that in your pipe and smoke it 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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