superbigal Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 The word being put about was the sfa would restrict numbers to the eos.Only reporting what I heard as I don't believe it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truthteller Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, superbigal said: The word being put about was the sfa would restrict numbers to the eos. Only reporting what I heard as I don't believe it. Oh dear 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Congratulations to the East Region and the SJFA for the worst piece of corporate governance since Gerald Ratner. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Most significant point today is the geographical barrier to perceived progression has been breached. Now we have perth and north fife represented in the eos applications. Maybe see some late action from other teams in these areas. 40 plus teams (hopefully) fighting for 16 tier 6 spots should make great competition. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tin man Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 36 seems to be the agreed number for this year 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never been to scotland Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 1 minute ago, the tin man said: 36 seems to be the agreed number for this year Any source for this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juventus Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 TJ should think of chucking it. Absolute ignorance from the top. The SJFA have just sat still and done nothing, member Club’s leaving all over the place. This will surely put a dent in the SJFA coffers ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tin man Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Any source for this? Just fi what my local eos club seem to think 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: From what ive heard thats an understatement and a half. Allegedly so. Edited May 30, 2018 by Robert James 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, the tin man said: 36 seems to be the agreed number for this year I think if some sort of number had been agreed it would of been declared publicly when they re-opened the application process with a fixed deadline. Right now the running the tally hits 36 with all the public declarations and previous acceptances. This is still with Linlithgow Rose and Sauchie still to publicly apply. The likes of Arniston and Penicuik slipped pretty well under the radar until they were accepted last week. I doubt that the EoS would let a couple of clubs be publicly knocked back and I doubt they'd knock back applications from Linlithgow Rose and Sauchie. 36 was probably the preferred number as a workable arrangement, but through Chinese whispers things are being taken as a set number. Edited May 30, 2018 by FairWeatherFan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Jeanfield Swifts now applied. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) The eosfl may very well see most or all the ersjfa clubs apply, if so, what an advert for their league next season and what a sad state of affairs for the ersjfa/sjfa. If only there had been more done to keep clubs, work with clubs and build long lasting relationships based on trust and collective working. Edited May 30, 2018 by Guest 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truthteller Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 but will they all be accepted ? squeaky bum time indeed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truthteller Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 maybe linlithgow are staying, because lets face it they haven't won any silverware for ages and this may be the only opportunity available to them. Bring on the red dots -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster20 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I can't imagine the EoSFL rejecting any applicants, while 36 does seem like a logical number really up to 42 clubs could apply and they would split into 3 leagues of 14. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Tamson Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I can't imagine the EoSFL rejecting any applicants, while 36 does seem like a logical number really up to 42 clubs could apply and they would split into 3 leagues of 14. Any applicants as in, from anywhere? Possibly worth the big 3 or 4 Dundee/Angus clubs applying now that St Andrews and Jeanfield have challenged the border rule?The likes of Lochee Utd, Carnoustie, and Broughty Athletic et al are surely now sitting wishing they could make the shift. Regardless of what they've stated in the past, things have changed dramatically in the last week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Tamson Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I can't imagine the EoSFL rejecting any applicants, while 36 does seem like a logical number really up to 42 clubs could apply and they would split into 3 leagues of 14. Any applicants as in, from anywhere? Possibly worth the big 3 or 4 Dundee/Angus clubs applying now that St Andrews and Jeanfield have challenged the border rule?The likes of Lochee Utd, Carnoustie, and Broughty Athletic et al are surely now sitting wishing they could make the shift. Regardless of what they've stated in the past, things have changed dramatically in the last week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster20 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jock Tamson said: Any applicants as in, from anywhere? Possibly worth the big 3 or 4 Dundee/Angus clubs applying now that St Andrews and Jeanfield have challenged the border rule? The likes of Lochee Utd, Carnoustie, and Broughty Athletic et al are surely now sitting wishing they could make the shift. Regardless of what they've stated in the past, things have changed dramatically in the last week. Angus and Dundee are a bridge too far for the EoSFL I believe. It's a shame as they have no where really to go but they are not in the EoSFL catchment area and I can't see present members clubs such as Coldstream and Tweedmouth too keen on a potential 6 hour round trip to Dundee. Edited May 31, 2018 by Rooster20 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findla80 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 If Linlithgow for some unbelievable reason decide to stay imagine how poor the league will be next season! How will they sell season tickets?? It could turn out a total shambles! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLad Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 If Linlithgow for some unbelievable reason decide to stay imagine how poor the league will be next season! How will they sell season tickets?? It could turn out a total shambles! This should be the major concern for any team staying in East Region. For most teams crowds are hard to come by as it is. After the summer, with all eyes on EOS, expect this to drop further.Let's not forget the players too. How do you attract decent players to juniors if they have offers in EOS? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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