Hampden Diehard Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 11/03/2023 at 12:49, LongTimeLurker said: If, as seems to be the case, the HL and LL would have to sign off on the necessary changes to the Club 42 playoff rules, there is very little danger of this actually happening. The LL clubs are supposed to be meeting on Monday to discuss it. A clearer picture should emerge after that has happened. Thankfully the LL teams don't have previous for allowing cash to influence their decisions. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Given they wouldn't be receiving cash under the Conference plan and would be two rather than one steps away from the SPFL it's difficult to see how HL and LL clubs benefit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 According to Darvels manager on twitter no more access to Scottish cup for West/east of Scotland teams? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duraglit shareholder Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: According to Darvels manager on twitter no more access to Scottish cup for West/east of Scotland teams? For what reason?, If anything the ex junior teams have added to competition, think of publicity teams like Darvel and Talbot have generated, with live TV games , on main stream news etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdr71 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) If he's right, it does simplify things rather, as there's then no financial benefit to having a license, and losing the license gets rid of the big disincentive of getting relegated to the colts' leagues if you win the league. Insane, of course, but since when has anything around Scottish football been based on common sense? Edited March 13, 2023 by sdr71 clarity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Where's his source on this? If it's right, the game's a bogey for the WoSFL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, jimbaxters said: Where's his source on this? If it's right, the game's a bogey for the WoSFL. Its Mick on twitter, but no idea where hes got that from, that said it was him who broke the news about the new conference league, so can only assume hes right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: Its Mick on twitter, but no idea where hes got that from, that said it was him who broke the news about the new conference league, so can only assume hes right. It's a complete disaster if true. Almost no incentive for licensing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Just now, jimbaxters said: It's a complete disaster if true. Almost no incentive for licensing. Can only suspect that’s intentional… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanner Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 He says no more automatic access, so perhaps it will be qualifying rounds. On the face of it it's an absolute kick in the teeth to clubs who have flung decent dough at getting licensed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerLeagueFC Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Micks TV career over like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Shanner said: He says no more automatic access, so perhaps it will be qualifying rounds. On the face of it it's an absolute kick in the teeth to clubs who have flung decent dough at getting licensed. That wouldn't be any different to the current system though surely. It would just be preliminary rounds by any other name. It's making me a wee bit itchy that I'm spending time talking about something on Mick Kennedy's(roaster) Twitter(hellhole). Somebody find another source please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, jimbaxters said: That wouldn't be any different to the current system though surely. It would just be preliminary rounds by any other name. It's making me a wee bit itchy that I'm spending time talking about something on Mick Kennedy's(roaster) Twitter(hellhole). Somebody find another source please. One of the Bankies board members also tweeted about it. News must be getting out i guess? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I'm wondering if there's a potential for something to have been lost in translation here, and it's the qualification spots for the WoS/EoS champions, even if unlicensed, that might be at risk here. After all, the current rule is that all Tier 6 champions get automatic entry to the Scottish Cup, and if these proposals went through then those leagues would become Tier 7 instead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy1970 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 It might be that they’re planning to restrict access below LL to the top 2 or 3 from each league. If so, it’s a real kick in the baws to all those teams who’ve forked out on getting licensed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossilYM Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 As the song says, it's all about the money money money........ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerLeagueFC Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Surely it should be time for the broadcasters to stand up and be counted. Wouldn't get my hopes up with the BBC however and Viaplay couldnt care about anything other than Celtic + Rangers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, LowerLeagueFC said: Surely it should be time for the broadcasters to stand up and be counted. Wouldn't get my hopes up with the BBC however and Viaplay couldnt care about anything other than Celtic + Rangers You'll need to explain that one pal. Why would the broadcasters be bothered? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerLeagueFC Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, jimbaxters said: You'll need to explain that one pal. Why would the broadcasters be bothered? Agree that they most probably won't be bothered, but more than happy to constantly choose a game hosted by clubs below tier 5 spouting "magic of the cup" and get their behind the scenes access 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootyNomad1 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 He broke the news about the new league/colts, so can’t see him being far off with this news. I noticed a reply mentioned a cup with only the winner receiving Scottish cup entry? Scottish football and the glorious leaders showing how to go backwards and spoil clubs great work in one horrendous move again. It really is rather depressing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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