2023/24 New Season New Hope.

June 5, 2023

Star returning home after their secondment to LL comes to an end.

Braves 2nd XI return North so a completely local league.

6 clubs entering the Big Scottish.

A lot to look further to in our wee corner.

Let's keep the SOS in the limelight with plenty of posts and discussion.

cmontheloknow · June 11, 2023

where are Le CB Edusport playing in 23-24 or has the French Connection hit the buffers?

Edited June 11, 2023 by cmontheloknow

June 11, 2023

50 minutes ago, cmontheloknow said:

where are Le CB Edusport playing in 23-24 or has the French Connection hit the buffers?

The rumour earlier was they were looking to start a 20s development team. Not heard anything other than that. Would suggest the french boys team wont be around this coming season. Still retained their South Counties FA membership though.

Maybe @Pyramid Watcher can give an update.

Pyramid Watcher · June 11, 2023

6 minutes ago, HorseyGhirl said:

The rumour earlier was they were looking to start a 20s development team. Not heard anything other than that. Would suggest the french boys team wont be around this coming season. Still retained their South Counties FA membership though.

Maybe @Pyramid Watcher can give an update.

I believe that side of things may have hit the buffers, from what I believe there are major problems getting the players across, caused by Brexit. The 1st team will still be in the LL.

June 11, 2023

16 minutes ago, Pyramid Watcher said:

I believe that side of things may have hit the buffers, from what I believe there are major problems getting the players across, caused by Brexit. The 1st team will still be in the LL.

Was the 20s development just a rumour my friend?

June 11, 2023

Looking at the different clubs media output, the experiment we seen at one or two last season of bringing in outsiders from the central belt has been ditched.

Without being in the know a number of signings from county amateur and youth sides. The one that sticks out is Galloway Thistle's successful u17 boys. A number being signed up by both Newton Stewart and Wigtown & Bladnoch.

Over to locals with more knowledge than I.

Edited June 11, 2023 by HorseyGhirl

Pyramid Watcher · June 11, 2023

28 minutes ago, HorseyGhirl said:

Was the 20s development just a rumour my friend?

From past experience the 20’s were made up of mostly French lads, so would face similar problems. I should say I haven’t heard anything new on the 20’s up to now.

Jamie92 · June 11, 2023

Edusport have taken over a club in the Maltese pyramid structure instead of their team in the south, Swieqi United now known as Swieqi Braves in the 2nd tier after winning the 3rd tier league this season.

Less outsiders now, more community focused for south clubs. Clubs don’t have the money that gets chucked around the West.

cmontheloknow · June 11, 2023

3 hours ago, Jamie92 said:

Edusport have taken over a club in the Maltese pyramid structure instead of their team in the south, Swieqi United now known as Swieqi Braves in the 2nd tier after winning the 3rd tier league this season.

Less outsiders now, more community focused for south clubs. Clubs don’t have the money that gets chucked around the West.

I have no idea if this is parody. That is where we are in Scottish football

LongTimeLurker · June 15, 2023

Seems to be legit:

https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2021/10/13/edusport-academy-ready-to-thrive-in-malta/

AML67 · June 19, 2023

On 11/06/2023 at 11:47, HorseyGhirl said:

Looking at the different clubs media output, the experiment we seen at one or two last season of bringing in outsiders from the central belt has been ditched.

Without being in the know a number of signings from county amateur and youth sides. The one that sticks out is Galloway Thistle's successful u17 boys. A number being signed up by both Newton Stewart and Wigtown & Bladnoch.

Over to locals with more knowledge than I.

All 8 of Thistles title winning U17 squad who wouldn’t have been eligible for next season have been promoted into the South's senior ranks ( 3 at Newton and 5 at Wigtown ). It’s fantastic to give these promising lads that opportunity and has been our philosophy at Newton for a number of years now.

Living within your means is vital at our level and we firmly believe that as each season passes these youngsters gel together and the Team spirit within the playing squad is evident for all to see . Some have the finances to take different routes but it isn’t always a guarantee of success so we’ll gladly continue as we have done in recent times.

Aguerooooo · June 19, 2023

2 hours ago, AML67 said:

All 8 of Thistles title winning U17 squad who wouldn’t have been eligible for next season have been promoted into the South's senior ranks ( 3 at Newton and 5 at Wigtown ). It’s fantastic to give these promising lads that opportunity and has been our philosophy at Newton for a number of years now.

Living within your means is vital at our level and we firmly believe that as each season passes these youngsters gel together and the Team spirit within the playing squad is evident for all to see . Some have the finances to take different routes but it isn’t always a guarantee of success so we’ll gladly continue as we have done in recent times.

Come on now! Stop trying to pull the wool over peoples eyes! Finances are playing a big part. Newton and especially Creetown are ploughing a bit of money into signings this coming season. It’s happening every where in the league Dalbeattie splashing cash, Lochar Thistle splashing cash, Abbey Vale splashing cash.

The Warwick guy at Dalbeattie sounds as though he likes the sound of his own voice?? is it him who is doing the Dalbeattie Facebook on social media now? His views on signings are a bit OTT imo.

info · June 20, 2023

Based on what evidence? Name names!!

Jamie92 · June 22, 2023

On 19/06/2023 at 20:21, Aguerooooo said:

Come on now! Stop trying to pull the wool over peoples eyes! Finances are playing a big part. Newton and especially Creetown are ploughing a bit of money into signings this coming season. It’s happening every where in the league Dalbeattie splashing cash, Lochar Thistle splashing cash, Abbey Vale splashing cash.

The Warwick guy at Dalbeattie sounds as though he likes the sound of his own voice?? is it him who is doing the Dalbeattie Facebook on social media now? His views on signings are a bit OTT imo.

I highly doubt Newton and Wigtown have used finances to get thistle lads. Creetown have spent money as they did last season, they were fed up of finishing lower part of the table 2 seasons ago so wanted to change that in which they have.

I doubt Lochar and Abbey vale have spent none or not much money. They have gone by the “it costs nothing to play for our club”. Dalbeattie on the other hand most probably. Know a few have gone there for the money Gretna and Threave also spending the cash in the region.

June 22, 2023

1 hour ago, Jamie92 said:

I highly doubt Newton and Wigtown have used finances to get thistle lads. Creetown have spent money as they did last season, they were fed up of finishing lower part of the table 2 seasons ago so wanted to change that in which they have.

I doubt Lochar and Abbey vale have spent none or not much money. They have gone by the “it costs nothing to play for our club”. Dalbeattie on the other hand most probably. Know a few have gone there for the money Gretna and Threave also spending the cash in the region.

Threave have a slightly different outlook in that they are aiming to get promotion to West Div2.

Finishing 3rd in the 'boys club' league was probably a shock to them but also a good indicator of what is required to succeed in the West Leagues.

Having said that; West Forums for any Threave pish.

Spyro · June 22, 2023

Clubs throwing "big money" around for SoS level players is suicide. Clubs cost enough to run!

Do we have a problem now where even amateur players won't play unless they are being paid?

The same is happening in the North Caley League and it's madness... as for the actual amateur leagues, they're even worse!

If a player at that level came along asking for a match fee, they should be getting laughed out the place

Hossy87 · June 23, 2023

On 19/06/2023 at 20:21, Aguerooooo said:

Come on now! Stop trying to pull the wool over peoples eyes! Finances are playing a big part. Newton and especially Creetown are ploughing a bit of money into signings this coming season. It’s happening every where in the league Dalbeattie splashing cash, Lochar Thistle splashing cash, Abbey Vale splashing cash.

The Warwick guy at Dalbeattie sounds as though he likes the sound of his own voice?? is it him who is doing the Dalbeattie Facebook on social media now? His views on signings are a bit OTT imo.

Are we? First I've heard

AML67 · July 2, 2023

On 19/06/2023 at 20:21, Aguerooooo said:

Come on now! Stop trying to pull the wool over peoples eyes! Finances are playing a big part. Newton and especially Creetown are ploughing a bit of money into signings this coming season. It’s happening every where in the league Dalbeattie splashing cash, Lochar Thistle splashing cash, Abbey Vale splashing cash.

The Warwick guy at Dalbeattie sounds as though he likes the sound of his own voice?? is it him who is doing the Dalbeattie Facebook on social media now? His views on signings are a bit OTT imo.

Not 100% sure where you’re getting this info from but I can assure you there’s not a lot of cash to Spanish in your words !

July 6, 2023

Opening Day Fixtures