Burnie_man Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Creating yet anther national division, just what Scottish fitba needs, jeezo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 17 hours ago, parsforlife said: For teams to enter a b team cost is not an issue. They are paying these players currently, playing them in a national league with many(maybe even the majority?) playing out of other clubs grounds anyway . There are many reasons to be against colt teams, the cost to sides running them isn't one. They are not always paying a full squad though, and since these games would be played either on the same day (or maybe a day either side) so you'd need 18 first team players + 16 (I'd guess) under 20 players per match day plus guys who can step in when others are injured = 40 odd players. They'd also be playing on a Saturday so the teams who currently play midweek at other venues would need to negotiate new deals there, or find a new venue of the ground isn't going to he available for other league fixtures. So more players and either a new venue, using their own venue more often and so increased ground maintenance costs or a new agreement at their current venue. All that adds up to increased costs. Only one (possibly two or three) clubs could absorb all that tbh... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire-SFC Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Am I right in saying Duns have rejoined? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire-SFC Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Ah no worries, wiki had them as being members for this season. We all know how reliable they can be though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I would think they'll pay their dues but aren't coming back this season. Pity because their facilities merit it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmac25 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/lower-leagues/eos-chief-expects-other-clubs-to-follow-kelty-into-league-1-4474667 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, calmac25 said: http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/lower-leagues/eos-chief-expects-other-clubs-to-follow-kelty-into-league-1-4474667 Sounds very promising. I'm glad they are pushing for more promotion spots. One down from a league of 16 is not enough (although there has been no need for more relegation spots so far due to the lack of licensed clubs; hopefully that changes). Certainly seems like Bo'ness could apply next season which would be great for the league and the pyramid in general. Edited June 15, 2017 by stanley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holme Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 If there was a demand for more relegation spots in the LL. I can't imagine any opposition as 1 down from 16 isn't enough. It just hasn't been an issue before 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/lower-leagues/eos-chief-expects-other-clubs-to-follow-kelty-into-league-1-4474667 “We had a few other clubs showing an interest, none more so than Bo’ness but, for one reason or another, it was only Kelty who formally submitted an application. But of the clubs who were interested, Kelty were much further down the line in terms of gaining their licence and they expect to have that in place some time this year. 4 hours ago, stanley said: Sounds very promising. I'm glad they are pushing for more promotion spots. One down from a league of 16 is not enough (although there has been no need for more relegation spots so far due to the lack of licensed clubs; hopefully that changes). Certainly seems like Bo'ness could apply next season which would be great for the league and the pyramid in general. Guess it makes sense that Bo'ness didn't do it this year if they weren't so far along on licensing as that could have meant a season in the EoS when they had no chance of promotion, which would be difficult to explain/justify to supporters. Will be interesting to see if the LL adopts a self-preservation society approach to expanding the number of relegated clubs. Edited June 15, 2017 by LongTimeLurker 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Interesting that he negates to mention the recent departures of Easthouses and Craigroyston, and I'm not sure he's going to get "quite a few" applications next season either, Bo'ness probably but who else..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 To be fair to Annan and Stranraer, I think their motivation for putting reserve sides out in the division was slightly different. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 20 hours ago, calmac25 said: http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/lower-leagues/eos-chief-expects-other-clubs-to-follow-kelty-into-league-1-4474667 Good interview from Mr Greenhorn what a welcome boost to the East of Scotland League. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I would think they'll pay their dues but aren't coming back this season. Pity because their facilities merit it So what league are Duns playing in then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 They had a player recruitment crisis last July, resigned from the EOS League and currently play in the Border Amateur League. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Looking like they'll apply for the start of 2018/19 season if I've read it right Edited June 28, 2017 by heedthebaa 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 In today's Berwickshire News it's revealed that Tweedmouth Community FC - formerly Tweedmouth Amateurs - have applied for planning permission to redevelop their ground at Five Arches with a view to joining the EOS League. They intend to enclose the park in a similar fashion to Coldstream (i.e. leaving it open to the public outwith matches), rail the pitch, improve car parking, build a new clubhouse and create a children's play park. In the usual Borders fashion a protest group has been established to oppose progress the proposed developments. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
non_sequitur Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 No anither Berwick team we need to get out of this shitty league 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 1 hour ago, non_sequitur said: No anither Berwick team we need to get out of this shitty league 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Any word on interest from junior clubs? Bo'ness seem pretty keen judging by the statement a few months ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: In today's Berwickshire News it's revealed that Tweedmouth Community FC - formerly Tweedmouth Amateurs - have applied for planning permission to redevelop their ground at Five Arches with a view to joining the EOS League. They intend to enclose the park in a similar fashion to Coldstream (i.e. leaving it open to the public outwith matches), rail the pitch, improve car parking, build a new clubhouse and create a children's play park. In the usual Borders fashion a protest group has been established to oppose progress the proposed developments. Does the town of Berwick really need another EOSL side? Tweedmouth Rangers are already struggling so will Tweedmouth Community do any better, they will just probably end up taking players from each other so can't really see any of the two doing much. Where's Five Arches about in the town? Edited October 26, 2017 by cowdenbeath 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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