Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 13 hours ago, FairWeatherFan said: Pretty sure it has been said Pollok meet the Entry level licencing for their pitch. It's only when going up to Bronze I believe they have a problem, and you only need Bronze for the Championship & Premiership. So not an immediate concern. As for floodlights there have been several clubs in the last couple of years that have got them installed that were meant to have problems getting them. That doesn't mean it would be the same for Pollok, but it's not something they've had to pursue seriously until now. Other than Auchinleck Talbot i'm not entirely sure how many of the WoS Premier clubs that withdrew so themelves as both title contenders and able to get licenced by Feb 2021. At the time most of them withdrew there were serious concerns over getting a season completed, as well as the financial and health concerns that are in play. For me one of the factors in Talbot sitting out the season was also to avoid promotion. My thinking being they would rather return in 2021-22 playing old rivals rather than debuting as the only Ayrshire side in the Lowland League. Fair, Agree with everything you said except the part in bold. If its true that they sat out the season to avoid promotion then I would want the people on the committee concerned to leave as that is totally wrong. Auchinleck for example can continue to stay in the top WOSFL and keep winning it, if they are good enough to win it and thus not get promoted due to not having the correct facilities, (just move the pie hut or make it smaller ). Then in 5 years time of they felt they wanted to see what level they could get to, make the pie hut bigger and then try and go through the divisions. "now ffs, dont sake the pie hut sellers, pie hut comment being an example of a euphemism) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bestsinceslicebread said: Fair, Agree with everything you said except the part in bold. If its true that they sat out the season to avoid promotion then I would want the people on the committee concerned to leave as that is totally wrong. Auchinleck for example can continue to stay in the top WOSFL and keep winning it, if they are good enough to win it and thus not get promoted due to not having the correct facilities, (just move the pie hut or make it smaller ). Then in 5 years time of they felt they wanted to see what level they could get to, make the pie hut bigger and then try and go through the divisions. "now ffs, dont sake the pie hut sellers, pie hut comment being an example of a euphemism) It's not about 5 years it's purely about this year. Play 2020-21 largely BCD, while keeping up with whatever COVID protocols that might come along and meeting licencing standards comes at a cost. That's even if players make compromises on wages. The reward? Nothing as they don't get promoted, or potential promotion to the Lowland League in 2021-22 coming with extra travel costs and likely smaller crowds. Skip 2020-21 money goes into getting licenced in time for Feb 2021 instead of running a team BCD and on temporary COVID measures. Return in 2021-22 against traditional rivals to make up for the lost 2020-21 season. Derbies that they might not be playing again for quite some time if they win promotion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy25 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 You don't half talk pish about things you know nothing about [emoji849] Fair, Agree with everything you said except the part in bold. If its true that they sat out the season to avoid promotion then I would want the people on the committee concerned to leave as that is totally wrong. Auchinleck for example can continue to stay in the top WOSFL and keep winning it, if they are good enough to win it and thus not get promoted due to not having the correct facilities, (just move the pie hut or make it smaller [emoji1787]). Then in 5 years time of they felt they wanted to see what level they could get to, make the pie hut bigger and then try and go through the divisions. "now ffs, dont sake the pie hut sellers, pie hut comment being an example of a euphemism) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, andy25 said: You don't half talk pish about things you know nothing about Pmsl, im just luring you into a false sense of security. if you wanna know how a euphemism is, don't be afraid to ask on here, I'm sure there will be a few who will help you out or you just scared the pie hut might get moved 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy25 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Any chance of repeating that in English?My eyes are hurting trying to make sense of it. Pmsl, im just luring you into a false sense of security. if you wanna know how a euphemism is, don't be afraid to ask on here, I'm sure there will be a few who will help you out or you just scared the pie hut might get moved [emoji1787][emoji1787] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 minute ago, andy25 said: Any chance of repeating that in English? My eyes are hurting trying to make sense of it. ffs i forgot my fishing rod, nope hold on, ive got a hook 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy25 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Stick to youth football...How many teams have you been hunted from? ffs i forgot my fishing rod, nope hold on, ive got a hook [emoji56] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, andy25 said: Stick to youth football... How many teams have you been hunted from? pmsl, we've caught a big one skipper, looks like a 65 pounder but if it had a brain it would be double the weight 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 7 hours ago, Bestsinceslicebread said: pmsl, we've caught a big one skipper, looks like a 65 pounder but if it had a brain it would be double the weight A 65lb brain? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, jimbaxters said: A 65lb brain? 4 hours ago, jimbaxters said: A 65lb brain? I seriously burst out laughing loud there. Jim go and sit beside Andy. I'm gonna get my wet suit on and take you both out for fishing lessons. Anyways back to Fair's comments, yes he's right and he knows as well as us that if Auchinleck won the league next season, they can stay in the same league by not fulfilling all the licensing criteria. Personally why would any team not want to take the chance and see where it leads. They can always go back down to the WOSFL in the future but losing. I believe Pollok withdrew purely for financial reasons. I mean it would be a minimum £3000 weekly wage bill with no supporters paying and less sponsorship so they were quite right to withdraw, would Auchinleck be in the same position, doubt it as they have money but they had their reasons to withdraw. Every team who stayed and every team who withdrew had their reasons and should be commended Edited December 15, 2020 by Bestsinceslicebread 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Has Henry Dunigan not been quoted as saying that when Talbot enter the pyramid they will be in it to win it? The obvious way to avoid progression would be to have no floodlights, but this happened over the summer: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chis Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I can assure everyone that Auchinleck Talbot's withdrawal from the WOSFL for this season had absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with licensing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 48 minutes ago, Bestsinceslicebread said: I seriously burst out laughing loud there. Jim go and sit beside Andy. I'm gonna get my wet suit on and take you both out for fishing lessons. Anyways back to Fair's comments, yes he's right and he knows as well as us that if Auchinleck won the league next season, they can stay in the same league by not fulfilling all the licensing criteria. Personally why would any team not want to take the chance and see where it leads. They can always go back down to the WOSFL in the future but losing. I believe Pollok withdrew purely for financial reasons. I mean it would be a minimum £3000 weekly wage bill with no supporters paying and less sponsorship so they were quite right to withdraw, would Auchinleck be in the same position, doubt it as they have money but they had their reasons to withdraw. Every team who stayed and every team who withdrew had their reasons and should be commended I was going to give a spiky response there but given your excellent reputation with the mods on squashing us ill-informed galloots I'll give it a bye. That and the fact that you're a condescending arse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, jimbaxters said: I was going to give a spiky response there but given your excellent reputation with the mods on squashing us ill-informed galloots I'll give it a bye. That and the fact that you're a condescending arse. Hey I'm only gonna be condensing to ones who deserve it after starting on me and I think you know that only too well Jim Edited December 15, 2020 by Bestsinceslicebread 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 5 hours ago, LongTimeLurker said: Has Henry Dunigan not been quoted as saying that when Talbot enter the pyramid they will be in it to win it? The obvious way to avoid progression would be to have no floodlights, but this happened over the summer: Think the floodlights were always gonna happen, just a great It makes much to sense, getting the locals youth closer as it makes access and use of the park during midweek easier 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistlewalk Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, LongTimeLurker said: Has Henry Dunigan not been quoted as saying that when Talbot enter the pyramid they will be in it to win it? The obvious way to avoid progression would be to have no floodlights, but this happened over the summer: Pretty sh#t lighting levels , who designed it ray Charles Edited December 15, 2020 by Thistlewalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Chis said: I can assure everyone that Auchinleck Talbot's withdrawal from the WOSFL for this season had absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with licensing. Any idea what was the official reason why they withdrew. I don't remember seeing it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy25 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I'm sure you will make something up. Any idea what was the official reason why they withdrew. I don't remember seeing it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, Thistlewalk said: Pretty sh#t lighting levels , who designed it ray Charles Brilliant first post. You'll do well in here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 minute ago, andy25 said: I'm sure you will make something up. No Andy, nothing is made up but we can all wait for your smarmy remarks as you think your funny, and that's not from me, that quoted from others 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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