Pyramidic Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Vollyman said: The Mickey Mouse Format is used by the SPFL in the Championship, SPFL1 and SPF2 and has been the format for a few years.However when the junior use this format it seems to be all wrong,what a load of childish nonsense. As you are so well informed what format do you propose for the ERJFA? Do you really think that managers in the East Region's new North and South Superleague are going to be happy playing the same old 9 teams when looking over their shoulder they can see that the EOSL are able to format their Division 1 Conferences so that players are competing against 23 different teams. You appear too eager to criticise without putting forward anything positive and progressive. Edited May 24, 2019 by Pyramidic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 23 minutes ago, Pyramidic said: As you are so well informed what format do you propose for the ERJFA? Do you really think that managers in the East Region's new North and South Superleague are going to be happy playing the same old 9 teams when looking over their shoulder they can see that the EOSL are able to format their Division 1 Conferences so that players are competing against 23 different teams. You appear too eager to criticise without putting forward anything positive and progressive. You do realize it was a lot of the East Region clubs that came up with format? It wasn't forced on them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramidic Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 47 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: You do realize it was a lot of the East Region clubs that came up with format? It wasn't forced on them. Of course. It is my understanding that the West Lothian and Fife clubs have forced the issue. The Tayside clubs reluctantly accepted the North and South Superleague format in order to prevent another round of defections to the EOSL. Am I wrong? It is going to be a dreadful competition in my view but with a bit of tweaking as suggested in my previous post it could be strengthened and made much more interesting for Junior supporters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason King Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 47 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: You do realize it was a lot of the East Region clubs that came up with format? It wasn't forced on them. I dont think the East Region format is any good but then again that EoS interconfence thing is a complete pigsty of an idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vollyman Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Difference being of course is the SPFL format isn't in place because clubs are frightened of travelling the length of their own shadow.West Lothian to Carnoustie.Forfar Kirriemuir is a wee bit more than the length of a shadow. A strange statement from someone who was encouraging the manager of a West Lothian club recently to join the EOS because of the amount of travelling involved in ERJFA 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Vollyman said: West Lothian to Carnoustie.Forfar Kirriemuir is a wee bit more than the length of a shadow. A strange statement from someone who was encouraging the manager of a West Lothian club recently to join the EOS because of the amount of travelling involved in ERJFA Strange, I wasn't the one moaning about travelling and wanting the league format ripped up because of it, the sensible thing to do if that was the case is join the EoS, where the big Lothians clubs are. Mind you, the West clubs seems to be able to manage travelling all over their Region, as do EoS clubs, what's wrong in the West Lothian Juniors, paralysed by lack of ambition? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLad Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 The Mickey Mouse Format is used by the SPFL in the Championship, SPFL1 and SPF2 and has been the format for a few years.However when the junior use this format it seems to be all wrong,what a load of childish nonsense.Since when did these leagues have geographical splits? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason King Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, TheLad said: 2 hours ago, Vollyman said: The Mickey Mouse Format is used by the SPFL in the Championship, SPFL1 and SPF2 and has been the format for a few years.However when the junior use this format it seems to be all wrong,what a load of childish nonsense. Since when did these leagues have geographical splits? I think he was meaning more the size of the leagues. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLad Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I think he was meaning more the size of the leagues.The size of the leagues are only proposed because of the desired geographical split. Out of interest, is it intended that the teams play each other 4 times in East Region next season? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 57 minutes ago, Pyramidic said: Of course. It is my understanding that the West Lothian and Fife clubs have forced the issue. The Tayside clubs reluctantly accepted the North and South Superleague format in order to prevent another round of defections to the EOSL. Am I wrong? It is going to be a dreadful competition in my view but with a bit of tweaking as suggested in my previous post it could be strengthened and made much more interesting for Junior supporters. The bigger West Lothian clubs will get the stick for it but I don't think the North Premier clubs will mind too much either. It makes little difference to them and is largely positive as it increases their chance of a title, promotion and playing the bigger Tayside teams. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Pyramidic said: Dunblane Soccer Club That name has got to be a windup? They'll fit in well in deepest darkest West Lothian. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: That name has got to be a windup? They'll fit in well in deepest darkest West Lothian. I've heard it said it's not them but the amateurs Dunblane Thistle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz5 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I've heard it said it's not them but the amateurs Dunblane Thistle.Correct. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 4 hours ago, TheLad said: 4 hours ago, Jason King said: I think he was meaning more the size of the leagues. The size of the leagues are only proposed because of the desired geographical split. Out of interest, is it intended that the teams play each other 4 times in East Region next season? Was originally proposed but dropped to 3. Leagues North Super Lochee Utd, Broughty Athletic, Tayport, Forfar WE, Carnoustie, Kirriemuir, Downfield, North End, Luncarty & virtually certain to be Kinnoull South Super Whitburn, Thornton,Kennoway, Fauldhouse, Pumpherston, Livingston, Armadale, Bathgate, Lochore & Harthill 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcruic Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 12 hours ago, Pyramidic said: The structure of the EOSL is as follows and HibeeJibee and the EOSL Committee are to be congratulated in coming up with an innovative and progessive format with a special mention for the two EOS Division 1 conferences that can be likened to the US Soccer Conferences. When did Hawick Royal Albert become a United? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 When did Hawick Royal Albert become a United? Merging with Hawick United of the Border Amateur League at end of season 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black & Red Socks Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Was originally proposed but dropped to 3. Leagues North Super Lochee Utd, Broughty Athletic, Tayport, Forfar WE, Carnoustie, Kirriemuir, Downfield, North End, Luncarty & virtually certain to be Kinnoull South Super Whitburn, Thornton,Kennoway, Fauldhouse, Pumpherston, Livingston, Armadale, Bathgate, Lochore & HarthillSuper?! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 These ERJFA leagues look absolutely awful, especially in the south section. Whoever thought that was a good idea that will encourage more fans to come? This will only decrease the interest in East junior football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vollyman Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Prejudging eg Armadale v Fauldhouse 29/04/2019 midweek match attendance 152. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 As I've said many times, if this gets the mouths of the clubs left in the ersjfa watering and they are happy with it then who are we all to judge. From the outside looking in it doesn't appeal to me, but it maybe works for these clubs. What is clear now though is that the ersjfa will not enter the pyramid structure in its current format. I believe that the clubs who want to be in the pyramid should make it known and the eosfl can get the ball rolling. Then those who don't want to be part of the pyramid can stay in the ersjfa and function as they are..... No egos, no railroading, no making it work for the sake of it...... One pyramid, one eos league structure, one wos league structure both having a free flow into the LL(no clubs forced against their will) . Let's the sjfa maintain what they are left with and keeps certain clubs/people happy in remaining junior. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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