GNU_Linux Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Trying my hardest to resist a bridge over troubled water joke about the league's current bottom club. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 21 hours ago, GNU_Linux said: Trying my hardest to resist a bridge over troubled water joke about the league's current bottom club. This red card probably didn't help matters yesterday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Ginaro said: This red card probably didn't help matters yesterday That's a harsh red. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 02/10/2022 at 23:16, edinabear said: Other than Fort William is anyone close to getting a licence? If Thurso followed the Coldstream ground example, they could obtain a licence without too much effort or expenditure IMO . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Aye Thurso definitely look likely. Their ground is walled and I think has floodlights? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robert James Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 11/10/2022 at 11:29, TheScarf said: Aye Thurso definitely look likely. Their ground is walled and I think has floodlights? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just now, Robert James said: No floodlights last time I visited, which may be the main problem for Thurso. Theoretically, the ground itself, is easily enclosed if it follows the Coldstream arrangement, where a moveable fence (at one end) is used on match days, to separate the pitch from the remainder of the (public) park. This arrangement was accepted by the SFA, when Coldstream was awarded a Licence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) Notwithstanding the fact that it's not all about the ground when it comes to licences, the Dammies would need a hell of a lot of work. Floodlights, new boundary wall, proper cover, new changing rooms at a minimum. Not insurmountable, but not easy either. I can't imagine we'll see any other NCL teams going for licencing any time soon. Edited October 18, 2022 by Cyclizine 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Patterson Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 A lot of people don't realise how lengthy it takes to get the admin things done. Safeguarding qualifications are always a faff - and the courses tend to be quite hard to get spaces on as there's quite high demand. It's obviously not the bricks and mortar stuff that we see such as Cover, Floodlights, Toilets etc - but it's equally an important part of the process and from the SFA POV more important. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Despite the success of Caithness sides at the amateur level this year I doubt there are enough willing players for another Highland League club, given the struggle Wick are having fielding a consistently competitive team from week to week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Being licensed doesn't mean they're automatically going to be a Highland League club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 17 hours ago, Ray Patterson said: A lot of people don't realise how lengthy it takes to get the admin things done. Safeguarding qualifications are always a faff - and the courses tend to be quite hard to get spaces on as there's quite high demand. It's obviously not the bricks and mortar stuff that we see such as Cover, Floodlights, Toilets etc - but it's equally an important part of the process and from the SFA POV more important. Exactly, I know from Lochee United how much work is involved in that. And we're blessed with quite a large committee & other volunteers, even for them it was still quite the task to achieve. Plenty of clubs aren't as lucky with so many volunteers as we are, so that will only make it harder. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 6 hours ago, craigkillie said: Being licensed doesn't mean they're automatically going to be a Highland League club. No, but is it worth the expense and effort if that isn't the ambition? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 It's fairly common knowledge there's more to an SFA licence that the nick of the ground, but it's the easy and obvious thing to gauge it by isn't it? Some club playing at a public park could have all the quality marks, H&S certs, certain committee roles, but you can safely say they aren't getting a licence. As opposed to a Midlands League side Tayport who (probably have the ground) but fuck all of the rest of the stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, welshbairn said: No, but is it worth the expense and effort if that isn't the ambition? Dozens of clubs in the southern pyramid are licensed/underway but don't harbour realistic ambitions of reaching LL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: Dozens of clubs in the southern pyramid are licensed/underway but don't harbour realistic ambitions of reaching LL. Aye, but when talking about the NCL we're basically comparing it to the SoSFL. A single, relatively large council area. That's sparsely populated and already has a pretty full quota of full-time, part-time clubs higher up the pyramid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: Dozens of clubs in the southern pyramid are licensed/underway but don't harbour realistic ambitions of reaching LL. Could be different if many of your competitors have better facilities to attract players and supporters I suppose, but it doesn't really apply in the NCL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, welshbairn said: No, but is it worth the expense and effort if that isn't the ambition? They might want to play in the Scottish Cup, and also give themselves the opportunity to be eligible for promotion at some point down the line. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I would say the Scottish Cup would be the main attraction. It's also about what you want your club to be eg a community facility accessible to all. Licensing should very much be an end in itself for outward looking clubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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