Ginaro Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, The Minertaur said: Cowdenbeath are in it this season. No idea why Because there's a space due to 5 teams in Europe which was previously filled by a LL club, then a HL club, having tossed a coin to decide the order. This season it seems like they can't be bothered continuing the trend back to the 2nd place LL club (Stirling Uni) so have invited some shite from 15th place. Not even the best ex-SPFL club in the LL... Edited June 7, 2023 by Ginaro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Cowdenbeath?! Slap in the face to Buckie Thistle and University of Stirling, letting that basket case in. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ginaro said: Because there's a space due to 5 teams in Europe which was previously filled by a LL club, then a HL club, having tossed a coin to decide the order. This season it seems like they can't be bothered continuing the trend back to the 2nd place LL club (Stirling Uni) so have invited some shite from 15th place. Not even the best ex-SPFL club in the LL... Must be the team with the biggest support then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunning1874 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 The 15th placed team in the Lowland League being invited ahead of the 23 teams who finished in a higher place in the pyramid and aren't in the tournament is absolutely bizarre. Is this the bribe they negotiated for their pro B-Team scabbing? 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 It's what happens when you are one of the few brave clubs to vote to allow B Teams into the Division.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignoramus Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 https://twitter.com/journeyman09/status/1666448158124113922?s=46&t=xx9Ex2zXIRB0fka6YNgXRQ Stirling Uni manager none too happy it seems about this latest development… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossilYM Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Votes for B teams and gets slung a League Cup spot. Love it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ignoramus said: https://twitter.com/journeyman09/status/1666448158124113922?s=46&t=xx9Ex2zXIRB0fka6YNgXRQ Stirling Uni manager none too happy it seems about this latest development… I presume it's because we're the last team to be relegated who weren't already in the draw? Very unusual way of deciding it. Really should be based on sporting merit but I'm sure nobody at Cowden will be complaining about this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 minute ago, The Minertaur said: I presume it's because we're the last team to be relegated who weren't already in the draw? Very unusual way of deciding it. Really should be based on sporting merit but I'm sure nobody at Cowden will be complaining about this. Aye, that was my thought too. Quite happy with that TBH. It'll be nice for all the league clubs to have a final chance to say goodbye. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 21 minutes ago, The Minertaur said: I presume it's because we're the last team to be relegated who weren't already in the draw? Very unusual way of deciding it. Really should be based on sporting merit but I'm sure nobody at Cowden will be complaining about this. That principle didn't apply to Berwick Rangers last season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Assuming they keep the same H / A formula based on pots as last year, as a pot 2 team we're home to pots 3 and 5 and away to 1 and 4 Pot 1 we are absolutely nailed on to get Ross County, in fact I'll be disappointed if they don't rig the draw to ensure this Pot 3 meh, home tie, who cares as long as it's not Dunfermline or Airdrie who are in same league Pot 4, Stirling or Annan we've not played in over 10 years and both are good away trips, Kelty would be a new ground for a competitive fixture, so Dumbarton it is Pot 5, gutting these are only playable at home for us, guess Bonnyrigg or Spartans would be a new opponent which is at least slightly novel 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, craigkillie said: That principle didn't apply to Berwick Rangers last season. Very valid point. F**k knows then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 28 minutes ago, The Minertaur said: I presume it's because we're the last team to be relegated who weren't already in the draw? Very unusual way of deciding it. Really should be based on sporting merit but I'm sure nobody at Cowden will be complaining about this. It's not a fair play prize or something is it? No idea what your record's like. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, welshbairn said: It's not a fair play prize or something is it? No idea what your record's like. Surely they'd say if that was the reason? Also I think we had a few red cards so would be surprised if we were the best in the league. I'd say it's because we've got the best programme in the Lowland/Highland League. Edited June 7, 2023 by The Minertaur 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Two years ago: The new, additional slot in the group stage will be taken this year by East Kilbride, who finished as runners-up in the Lowland League this season. This follows the drawing of lots between East Kilbride and Fraserburgh, the Highland League runners-up. One year ago: The additional slot will be taken by Highland League runners-up Buckie Thistle, following a decision by the SPFL Board, as the Lowland League were given the extra place last season. Today: Cowdenbeath, who were relegated from cinch League 2 in 2022 and finished 15th in the Lowland League, have accepted an invitation to take the remaining space in this year’s first round group stage. (I added the bit in bold) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Farcical as usual 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 https://twitter.com/csstrollers/status/1666470924307103748?s=46&t=OLddCCDMPmc8qGiSVzgghg Also not happy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Sometimes it seems that the relevant football authorities want to cause controversy for the sake of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 It's clearly a conscious decision and break with previous practice. Just last year place went to Buckie (2nd in HL) - not Brechin who'd been relegated 12 months before but finished below them. Nor were Cowdenbeath highest-placed this year among clubs that have previously been relegated from SPFL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parscelona Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 The opportunity to batter Cowden one more time before they inevitably cease to exist? Sign me up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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