glensmad Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) That is actually a factor that I haven't seen mentioned on here yet. Usually at this time of year teams are starting to talk to their players about contract extensions, and the usual 'behind the scenes' nods and winks are going on between players and other clubs about moves. The first question any clued-up player should be asking their club is "what are your intentions regarding the pyramid ?" If they get blank expressions back, then that player would be daft to commit to anything until they know the lie of the land after the WoSFL application deadline, whenever that is set. Edited February 12, 2020 by glensmad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morley Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) I don't see why some people seem to be getting so wound up by the tier the SOS sits at. At the end of the day with the size of most of the clubs there are never going to more than a few clubs licenced so able to consider promotion, and if it remains a play off the champion has to have rather than an automatic promotion spot why does it matter if they sit at tier 6, 7, 8. They are not stopping a potential promotion place available to the EOS or WoS, just adding a play off game which the EOS or WoS are extremely likely to win anyway. Edited February 12, 2020 by morley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 Just now, morley said: I don't see why some people seem to be getting so wound up by the tier the SOS sits at. At the end of the day with the size of most of the clubs there are never going to more than a few clubs licenced so able to consider promotion, and if it remains a play off the champion has to have and not an automatic promotion spot why does it matter if they sit at tier 6, 7, 8. They are not stopping a potential promotion place available to the EOS of WoS. I don't think it's an issue that needs this much focus at the moment. Once a WoSFL is bedded in, and the top clubs start getting licenced, then there may be a debate to be had. Talking of which, there may well be an announcement today inviting applications to WoSFL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Tbh, I got the impression from most on here they'd quite like that.I was simply going by a mix of stronger/weaker clubs along geographic grounds and seeding the conferences fairly, that said would I be delighted if that happened? Perhaps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 This would be a great way of putting Talbot off from applying to tier 6. They want to be playing the likes of Pollok, Clydebank, Kilwinning Rangers and Irvine Meadow, not winning 10-0 most weeks against Mid Annandale and Dumfries YMCA. That was the reason they didn't apply for their license a couple of years ago.But it would be a very LOCAL league for them, that seems to be a big thing, so they can get up the road in time for Bergerac? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, craigkillie said: This would be a great way of putting Talbot off from applying to tier 6. They want to be playing the likes of Pollok, Clydebank, Kilwinning Rangers and Irvine Meadow, not winning 10-0 most weeks against Mid Annandale and Dumfries YMCA. That was the reason they didn't apply for their license a couple of years ago. There is zero chance of Talbot beating Dumfries YMCA 10-0, as the club has folded : "record expunged". Sorry to be pedantic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Pub League Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: But it would be a very LOCAL league for them, that seems to be a big thing, so they can get up the road in time for Bergerac? Even Charlie Hungerford is less dodgy than certain governing bodies. 38 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: Talking of which, there may well be an announcement today inviting applications to WoSFL. How does that tie in with what looks like the SFA knowing nothing of the proposed league? Is there a point in applying if the whole thing is going to be nixed by the Sixth Floor at Hampden? Edited February 12, 2020 by Junior Pub League 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glensmad Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 43 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: Talking of which, there may well be an announcement today inviting applications to WoSFL. Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not man of the match Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 How does that tie in with what looks like the SFA knowing nothing of the proposed league? Is there a point in applying if the whole thing is going to be nixed by the Sixth Floor at Hampden? Aye, they have no idea this could be happening. Somebody better tell the SJFA too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surely not! Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 A point to note is that people on here genuinely seem to suggest that a SoS team in the top WoS league would get absolutely smashed week in and week out. And that’s an incredibly naive way to look at things. Current strength of squad would suggest that to be the case, but that’s not next season, it’s this season. Who’s to say that Threave for instance wouldn’t be able to attract more of the LL level of player operating on D and G because they now offer something different? I’d imagine there are a few players in LL from that area that play at that level because it’s more of a challenge but may not enjoy the travelling to the east every second week. They may prefer playing for Threave (or others) in a west league against quality sides with less travel? They’ll also see a huge increase in projected gate receipts creating a bigger budget. And as such you can perhaps put together a far better squad than they currently have and one that is able to be an established part of a WoS league at tier 6. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer1969 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, cmontheloknow said: Correct - here's their apps stats from 16-17: Ahmed Bouchentouf 28 1 Alexandre Lebrisse 1 0 Andrew McDonald 8 0 Bandiougou Toure 1 1 Bastien Brunet 28 1 Benjamin Ngongo 5 0 Claudio Coelho 24 2 Colin Cameron 2 0 Craig Johnston 1 0 Eric Tshimbangu 1 0 Fakataulavelua Teva 2 1 Francisco Gomes 7 1 Fraser Stewart 0 0 Frederic Lacroix 23 12 Gautier Moutou 4 0 Gerrard Lunday 1 0 Granit Zejnulllahi 12 0 Gregory David 28 3 Guillaume Prevot 6 0 Hoareau Luidgi 18 0 Hugo Boisseaux 0 0 Ilies Belkacem 21 0 Jason Malin 17 5 Jean-Mike Bonjotin 14 5 Jeremy Burlet-Parendel 4 1 Jeremy Djebbar 15 7 Julien Gregoire 4 0 Laurence Jeffrey 11 9 Louis Besnard 10 1 Luca Agati 7 2 Makendi Clitus 3 2 Morgan Reid 1 0 Mouenis El Afia 5 2 Moussa Tounkara 13 0 Munur Solak 3 1 Nathan Bodusseau 14 9 Nicolas Manier 2 2 Odilon Faria Da Cruz 29 0 Quentin Pereira 14 5 Regan McLaren 2 1 Richard Jacquenet 17 3 Ryan McCann 15 0 Steve Kyenge 28 0 Theo Rodrigues 3 1 Tony Ribeiro 6 1 Ugo Hussenet 3 1 Warren Neme 16 6 Yacine Boualem 8 3 Yoan Massuet 19 1 Yoann Clowez 0 0 Yves Nyami 3 0 Off with my timescales obviously. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer1969 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, morley said: I don't see why some people seem to be getting so wound up by the tier the SOS sits at. At the end of the day with the size of most of the clubs there are never going to more than a few clubs licenced so able to consider promotion, and if it remains a play off the champion has to have rather than an automatic promotion spot why does it matter if they sit at tier 6, 7, 8. They are not stopping a potential promotion place available to the EOS or WoS, just adding a play off game which the EOS or WoS are extremely likely to win anyway. Exactly. One or two in here seem to have it in for the SoS for some bizarre unknown reason. Maybe someone got a knockback from a Kirkcudbright lassie 20 years ago and wont let it go........ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer1969 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, cmontheloknow said: Correct - here's their apps stats from 16-17: Ahmed Bouchentouf 28 1 Alexandre Lebrisse 1 0 Andrew McDonald 8 0 Bandiougou Toure 1 1 Bastien Brunet 28 1 Benjamin Ngongo 5 0 Claudio Coelho 24 2 Colin Cameron 2 0 Craig Johnston 1 0 Eric Tshimbangu 1 0 Fakataulavelua Teva 2 1 Francisco Gomes 7 1 Fraser Stewart 0 0 Frederic Lacroix 23 12 Gautier Moutou 4 0 Gerrard Lunday 1 0 Granit Zejnulllahi 12 0 Gregory David 28 3 Guillaume Prevot 6 0 Hoareau Luidgi 18 0 Hugo Boisseaux 0 0 Ilies Belkacem 21 0 Jason Malin 17 5 Jean-Mike Bonjotin 14 5 Jeremy Burlet-Parendel 4 1 Jeremy Djebbar 15 7 Julien Gregoire 4 0 Laurence Jeffrey 11 9 Louis Besnard 10 1 Luca Agati 7 2 Makendi Clitus 3 2 Morgan Reid 1 0 Mouenis El Afia 5 2 Moussa Tounkara 13 0 Munur Solak 3 1 Nathan Bodusseau 14 9 Nicolas Manier 2 2 Odilon Faria Da Cruz 29 0 Quentin Pereira 14 5 Regan McLaren 2 1 Richard Jacquenet 17 3 Ryan McCann 15 0 Steve Kyenge 28 0 Theo Rodrigues 3 1 Tony Ribeiro 6 1 Ugo Hussenet 3 1 Warren Neme 16 6 Yacine Boualem 8 3 Yoan Massuet 19 1 Yoann Clowez 0 0 Yves Nyami 3 0 Big shots eh ? Even Jurgen Klopp doesnt require 48 players to win the EPL. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamfinderscot Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 That is actually a factor that I haven't seen mentioned on here yet. Usually at this time of year teams are starting to talk to their players about contract extensions, and the usual 'behind the scenes' nods and winks are going on between players and other clubs about moves. The first question any clued-up player should be asking their club is "what are your intentions regarding the pyramid ?" If they get blank expressions back, then that player would be daft to commit to anything until they know the lie of the land after the WoSFL application deadline, whenever that is set.That’s exactly it. As a player, I’d have to assess what teams would be in the league, would it be challenging or not etc. Will it benefit me in the game etc. I’m not a west region player, but would definitely take this into consideration if I was. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Exactly. One or two in here seem to have it in for the SoS for some bizarre unknown reason. Maybe someone got a knockback from a Kirkcudbright lassie 20 years ago and wont let it go........Twenty-four years ago it was actually. Averagey looking cock-tease that she was. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 How does that tie in with what looks like the SFA knowing nothing of the proposed league? Is there a point in applying if the whole thing is going to be nixed by the Sixth Floor at Hampden?Who told you the SFA don't know anything about it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesel1994 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: Who told you the SFA don't know anything about it? Edited February 12, 2020 by theesel1994 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Exactly. One or two in here seem to have it in for the SoS for some bizarre unknown reason. Maybe someone got a knockback from a Kirkcudbright lassie 20 years ago and wont let it go........They have women in Kirkcudbright? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer1969 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: 37 minutes ago, Doonhamer1969 said: Exactly. One or two in here seem to have it in for the SoS for some bizarre unknown reason. Maybe someone got a knockback from a Kirkcudbright lassie 20 years ago and wont let it go........ Twenty-four years ago it was actually. Averagey looking cock-tease that she was. Im fairly sure Kirkcudbright isnt overloaded with beach babes.... Averagey probably aboot sums it up. At best 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Doonhamer1969 said: Im fairly sure Kirkcudbright isnt overloaded with beach babes.... Averagey probably aboot sums it up. At best On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 would be Harthill and 10 would be Santa Monica, where do they fit it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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