lowenan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Doesn’t look like they will be relegated. Heard that they feel closer to the Tayside teams. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: 29 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: I think anyone threatened with relegation from the Super to the Premier would be certs to apply. Tayport? Clearly a Fife club but seem to consider themselves Tayside. I was thinking just of the South side. Looking at the table though maybe Scone will be thinking about it. It's obviously a bit trickier, and only Twitter, but saw Luncarty retweet Glencairn's statement. They're hopefully fully aware of the situation they're in to at least attempt it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 If I was a betting man, the ERJFA south will be a single division of around a dozen clubs next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never been to scotland Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Burnie_man said: If I was a betting man, the ERJFA south will be a single division of around a dozen clubs next season. What will it take to break the West Lothian resistance? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastyMan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, never been to scotland said: What will it take to break the West Lothian resistance? Back in Cornwall the Isles of Scilly boasts the smallest league in World football with just 2 teams. I can think of clubs in West Lothian that will be happy to match ... or even better that to remain Junior 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, never been to scotland said: What will it take to break the West Lothian resistance? If clubs want to remain Junior then so be it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Good that the divide in Fife is getting smaller. Guessing Burntisland and Kirkcaldy YM haven't played in a competitive game before so that will be a new derby. Assuming the EOS goes to premier-first-second divisions next season, it might be easier for clubs who are in the South Premier to move as they'll be playing in the bottom league anyway. But with only Kennoway for company you wonder what it will take for Thornton to move. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, FairWeatherFan said: That's just it. You're Kennoway Star Hearts. You were playing in the last proper East Super League. Now you face getting relegated to a 9 team league playing knock off Bo'ness, Linlithgow, and Sauchie. Why hang around for that? Loyalty to Our Great Historic Grade -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Starko Rover Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Good that the divide in Fife is getting smaller. Guessing Burntisland and Kirkcaldy YM haven't played in a competitive game before so that will be a new derby. Assuming the EOS goes to premier-first-second divisions next season, it might be easier for clubs who are in the South Premier to move as they'll be playing in the bottom league anyway. But with only Kennoway for company you wonder what it will take for Thornton to move. Assurances of no Tuesday night’s Vs Peterhead, Elgin or Cove and the SFA to cover the costs of gold plated toilets. Promotion is to be optional and they must be allowed to keep paying fines to the SJFA, floodlights are never to be used and absolutely no 3:00 kick offs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Dail Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 51 minutes ago, Ginaro said: But with only Kennoway for company you wonder what it will take for Thornton to move. Think they'd need to erect a perimeter fence around the ground which will take a few grand 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 A reaction you can expect is going around a lot of clubs at the minute. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Che Dail said: Think they'd need to erect a perimeter fence around the ground which will take a few grand Pretty sure Inverkeithing's "perimeter fence" didn't cost a few grand, £25 for 50m on Amazon (probably need 8-10 of them) plus some poles to hold it up. There's also Peebles without a perimeter fence at all. But really, if it means all of the Fife teams are together in the EOS then I'm sure they will give Thornton time to sort out their fence. Edited February 9, 2020 by Ginaro 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 If the all Fife team rumour is true you've got the basis of Regional Second Divisions pretty well sorted. Tayport stay Tayside you could even just have a 16 team league with a 50/50 split that should keep people happy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Dail Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Ginaro said: Pretty sure Inverkeithing's "perimeter fence" didn't cost a few grand, £25 for 50m on Amazon (probably need 8-10 of them) plus some poles to hold it up. There's also Peebles without a perimeter fence at all. But really, if it means all of the Fife teams are together in the EOS then I'm sure they will give Thornton time to sort out their fence. I want to agree with you but Ballast Bank has a perimeter fence around the main park - presumably the league officials determined that it met the criteria - I'm sure a couple applicants last season did not and weren't admitted. A chain link fence like the one Thornton obtained planning permission for would be more like £20 - £25 a linear metre (on a good day) supplied and installed... a few quid, unfortunately. EoS Mandatory requirements: 1. Enclosed self-contained ground such that admission can be controlled and charged for. The ‘football ground’ must give an overall appearance and impression of being a football ground. It is a matter for the Office Bearers/Board to determine whether a ground meets this requirement 2. The boundary wall/fence must be permanent and such as to obscure viewing into the ground from publicly accessible areas They might have a friendly Councillor who can direct some funds their way for the ground, or a sponsor / local housebuilder - I don't know. Peebles = Grandfather rights(?) Edited February 9, 2020 by Che Dail 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Steady on. It remains undecided whether there will be a Second Division and if so whether it would commence next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz5 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Steady on. It remains undecided whether there will be a Second Division and if so whether it would commence next season.There should be though, and it should commence next season. [emoji846]Here's hoping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never been to scotland Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: If the all Fife team rumour is true you've got the basis of Regional Second Divisions pretty well sorted. Tayport stay Tayside you could even just have a 16 team league with a 50/50 split that should keep people happy. How would they be split if the West Lothian clubs also join? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just now, never been to scotland said: How would they be split if the West Lothian clubs also join? Depends on where they are, how many there are and what the majority of voting members want to see happen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never been to scotland Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just now, FairWeatherFan said: Depends on where they are, how many there are and what the majority of voting members want to see happen. Let's just say all of them do... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, never been to scotland said: Let's just say all of them do... Then you could probably get away with North, West and East if the desire for regional divisions is strong enough. If not do Conferences. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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