Marten Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 2 hours ago, beano said: when brechin go down will they be trying to pull the 'we have to play in the lowland' card again or are they actually going to take their medicine this time ? genuine question With the Midland League coming in at tier 6 underneath the Highland League that ship has well and truly sailed now. Brechin City in the LL while a team like Lochee United, Broughty Athletic or Brechin Vics could go up to the HL isn't going to happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Just now, andrew21 said: Midland league really is a crap name for a League, maybe should call it the ALBA league. It's in line with the amateur league for the same area tbf. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, parsforlife said: No relegation ever. Why should clubs go into lower leagues just because they have been shit at football. Clubs should be able to play as badly as they want without consequences. ...that has been the culture of the lowest national division until relatively recently. What I have found hard to understand is the whole notion that not being in the bottom division of the SPFL any more is some kind of catastrophic event that calls for some D-list celebrity to suddenly be trundled out to explain how much Club 42 means to them and how devastated he will be if they lose. The club will still be there in Lowland or Highland League as well you plank and if you are not going to games either way what difference does that make to you? Guess you would need to have never sampled what the alternative would be to any significant extent to see things that way, but I'm sure Shire fans that actually go to games have enjoyed watching their team win regularly for a change and challenge for trophies and don't see being in the LL as the end of the world. Edited May 9, 2021 by LongTimeLurker 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 No real surprise to see incorporation happening regardless of where were playing next season. https://www.brechincity.com/bcfc/p/n/2432 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhereman Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I know I'm in a minority but still think the SPFL should extend to include more clubs and not consign anybody to relegation. Yes, there are some progressive clubs who deserve a crack at the SPFL and Yes., Brechin have had hard time since being in the Championship but Yes, I also think the Scottish League needs a re-think from top to bottom because only 12 teams in the top flight means not enough Scottish players are getting pitch time at the top level and that in my opinion is a significant reason which has adversely affected Scotland at the national and European club level. That said, I guess I'll stay in the minority.Given that Scotland qualified for every World Cup from 1978 to 1990 and Aberdeen and Dundee United both reached European finals when there were only ten teams in the top division history would not seem to support your theory 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie king mvp Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 34 minutes ago, greendot said: No real surprise to see incorporation happening regardless of where were playing next season. https://www.brechincity.com/bcfc/p/n/2432 We really need a change of direction and it’s important that there will be pretty much a new board. We’ve all been critical of the committee in the last few years and while they have given amazing service to the club over the years it was time for a change. Its almost certainly we are going to get relegated but it is not a life sentence. There’s no reason why the club can’t be successful again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Team in Angus Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Fans in to see the game at the Glebe ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFOREVER Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Nowhereman said: Given that Scotland qualified for every World Cup from 1978 to 1990 and Aberdeen and Dundee United both reached European finals when there were only ten teams in the top division history would not seem to support your theory There has been a deterioration in the last 20 years since 1990. Not saying I'm right but there is a reason why we've been left behind and it would be good to know why? Still think it's got something to do with it though and the lack of strikers by some teams playing only one up top is probably to blame as well. Nowt to do with the Brechin situation and I still wish them well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Cowden Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Nowhereman said: Given that Scotland qualified for every World Cup from 1978 to 1990 and Aberdeen and Dundee United both reached European finals when there were only ten teams in the top division history would not seem to support your theory Correct, nothing at all to do with the number of teams in the league. We haven't had and don't have good enough players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citydiehard Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 The new people mentioned to be co opted on doesn’t give me much hope for the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 The new people mentioned to be co opted on doesn’t give me much hope for the future.Yeah but you also strike us all as the type of person who wakes up hoping you have a flat tyre so you have something to complain about so nobody actually cares. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brechin City FC Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Any word on whether fans are allowed in for the playoff game yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev8122 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Kelty have announced 250 so I expect Brechin will offer the same 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluearmyfaction Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 09/05/2021 at 18:17, Nowhereman said: Given that Scotland qualified for every World Cup from 1978 to 1990 and Aberdeen and Dundee United both reached European finals when there were only ten teams in the top division history would not seem to support your theory But in 1982 for example only 9 of the 22 played in Scotland. What did for Scotland was Bosman. Suddenly English clubs could find it a lot easier to buy clubs from the Continent rather than Scotland. In 1986 it was 13 Scots against 9 non-Scots - and Dundee Utd and Aberdeen provided 9 of the squad. The falling-off of those two has had an impact as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Feet Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 11/05/2021 at 20:18, citydiehard said: The new people mentioned to be co opted on doesn’t give me much hope for the future. Put your name forward then. You have plenty of views. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC THE KNIFE Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 CAN KELTY BE PROMOTED WITHOUT THE USE OF A PENALTY KICK IN THE LAST 5 MINUTES OF 2nd LEG ? AUSTIN. EASTON & RODGERS ARE ALL EXPERTS IN FALLING OVER IN THE BOX ! BOTH EDINBURGH CITY PLAY OFF GOALS AGAINST THE SHIRE CAME FROM THE PENALTY SPOT ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 5 hours ago, MAC THE KNIFE said: CAN KELTY BE PROMOTED WITHOUT THE USE OF A PENALTY KICK IN THE LAST 5 MINUTES OF 2nd LEG ? AUSTIN. EASTON & RODGERS ARE ALL EXPERTS IN FALLING OVER IN THE BOX ! BOTH EDINBURGH CITY PLAY OFF GOALS AGAINST THE SHIRE CAME FROM THE PENALTY SPOT ! Maybe your defenders shouldn't have been clumsy cluggers then. And unlike you Shire hoors we wouldn't have voted for the OF Colts if we'd still been in the Lowland League 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayshead2 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 13/05/2021 at 11:59, Brechin City FC said: Any word on whether fans are allowed in for the playoff game yet? Aye both of you and bring your dog if you want too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelheart Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Genuinely hope for a good game tomorrow night , may the best team win mon Kelty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brechin City FC Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Hayshead2 said: Aye both of you and bring your dog if you want too. Is yer maw free on Sunday? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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