Guest Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) where are Le CB Edusport playing in 23-24 or has the French Connection hit the buffers? Edited June 11, 2023 by cmontheloknow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid Watcher Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted 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? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) 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 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid Watcher Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie92 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted 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 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Seems to be legit: https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2021/10/13/edusport-academy-ready-to-thrive-in-malta/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AML67 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aguerooooo Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted 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. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
info Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Based on what evidence? Name names!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie92 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted 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 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossy87 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AML67 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted 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 ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Opening Day Fixtures SATURDAY 29 JULY 2023 SOUTH OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE 14:00 Abbey Vale vs Dalbeattie Star 14:00 Lochar Thistle vs St Cuthbert Wanderers 14:00 Lochmaben vs Nithsdale Wanderers 14:00 Mid Annandale vs Creetown 14:00 Newton Stewart vs Stranraer 14:00 Wigtown & Bladnoch vs Upper Annandale 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Just now, HorseyGhirl said: Opening Day Fixtures SATURDAY 29 JULY 2023 SOUTH OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE 14:00 Abbey Vale vs Dalbeattie Star 14:00 Lochar Thistle vs St Cuthbert Wanderers 14:00 Lochmaben vs Nithsdale Wanderers 14:00 Mid Annandale vs Creetown 14:00 Newton Stewart vs Stranraer 14:00 Wigtown & Bladnoch vs Upper Annandale start the season of as you mean to go 1st moan my nearest game is Newton Stewart 40mins away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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