Casey Jones Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 33 minutes ago, Spyro said: I see the pitch forks are already being sharpened because it's getting played on astro. Completely ignoring the fact it's one of the best playing surfaces in the country 2 minutes ago, newcastle broon said: Don't think anything to do wi the pitch. Venue is hardly in the middle of Sauchie/Haddington travel wise? Started to reply to Spyro, but NB captured the reason why Hihi supporters are not happy with venue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 11 minutes ago, newcastle broon said: Don't think anything to do wi the pitch. Venue is hardly in the middle of Sauchie/Haddington travel wise? 7 minutes ago, Casey Jones said: Started to reply to Spyro, but NB captured the reason why Hihi supporters are not happy with venue. I agree, the location isn't great for Haddington... but that wasn't the complaint I had read before posting. It was the usual gurn about it being played on astro. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Jones Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, Spyro said: I agree, the location isn't great for Haddington... but that wasn't the complaint I had read before posting. It was the usual gurn about it being played on astro. I’m old brigade, as you know. I’d much rather watch football on grass as opposed to Astro. Haddington U20s pitch was re-laid Sep-Oct 23, so one of the newest in the Development league set-up. However, on two occasions this season, when we played at Millfield (Stirling Albion & Dundonald); these were probably most enjoyable U20s matches I saw all season. Funnily enough, of the negative comments I’ve seen, from Haddington supporters, the only negative one about the surface, is mine! Negativity from the rest relates to the venue; 13 miles from Sauchie & 54 miles from Haddington. It is what it is though and I look forward to the cup final immensely. Edited May 26 by Casey Jones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Not the best for neutrals either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 minute ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Not the best for neutrals either. Dunno, I was literally in the middle of typing (before the bairn distracted me) that's it's a bit more convenient for me and I might take a donder up if work permits... But yes, it's a pain in the arse to get to from the east 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searchers1963 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Just now, Spyro said: Dunno, I was literally in the middle of typing (before the bairn distracted me) that's it's a bit more convenient for me and I might take a donder up if work permits... But yes, it's a pain in the arse to get to from the east Just jump on the motorway and it's just as u come off. No different when we have to go to Edinburgh every second week sitting on the bypass 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Just now, searchers1963 said: Just jump on the motorway and it's just as u come off. No different when we have to go to Edinburgh every second week sitting on the bypass It's a pain in the arse to get to mate 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 8 minutes ago, Spyro said: Dunno, I was literally in the middle of typing (before the bairn distracted me) that's it's a bit more convenient for me and I might take a donder up if work permits... But yes, it's a pain in the arse to get to from the east I'm about 20 minutes drive, but I'd have hoped for somewhere on a train line to make a day/night of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dav nan Gael Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Pretty poor from the EoSFL in choosing Denny/Dunipace. Virtual home tie for Sauchie. Broxburn or Bathgate would have been a better location. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Jones Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 32 minutes ago, searchers1963 said: Just jump on the motorway and it's just as u come off. No different when we have to go to Edinburgh every second week sitting on the bypass You do talk p1sh at times - this is one. Newtongrange is on the bypass. Looking at the teams in your league for 23-24, Camelon probably travelled less to away games than Nitten Swap Nitten with Leith and there can’t be much difference between the two of you. Sauchie = 13 mins to Dunipace; Haddington 54 miles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searchers1963 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 10 hours ago, Casey Jones said: You do talk p1sh at times - this is one. Newtongrange is on the bypass. Looking at the teams in your league for 23-24, Camelon probably travelled less to away games than Nitten Swap Nitten with Leith and there can’t be much difference between the two of you. Sauchie = 13 mins to Dunipace; Haddington 54 miles. How would we have. We only had dunipace close by. Whitburn and Blackburn are still about 15 miles from camelon. Newtongrange and arniston are less than 2 miles apart amongst others. The rest were 40 mins or more of travel 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 2 hours ago, searchers1963 said: How would we have. We only had dunipace close by. Whitburn and Blackburn are still about 15 miles from camelon. Newtongrange and arniston are less than 2 miles apart amongst others. The rest were 40 mins or more of travel You'd think you had to walk it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searchers1963 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 36 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: You'd think you had to walk it. My point Is people trying to say dunipace is hard to get too when it's just off a motorway and as I said is no different to us going to newtongrange 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 18 minutes ago, searchers1963 said: My point Is people trying to say dunipace is hard to get too when it's just off a motorway and as I said is no different to us going to newtongrange I know, I was one who criticised it. My point was I can do it in 20 minutes in the car, but it'll mean giving up my afternoon in the pub and it might be ok getting there on public transport, getting back is a trail. I doubt I'm the only one who'd like to step on a train and be delivered to the venue town, particularly on a Friday night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searchers1963 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 8 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: I know, I was one who criticised it. My point was I can do it in 20 minutes in the car, but it'll mean giving up my afternoon in the pub and it might be ok getting there on public transport, getting back is a trail. I doubt I'm the only one who'd like to step on a train and be delivered to the venue town, particularly on a Friday night. Not many places you can get a direct train to in our league. Maybe with a change. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 1 minute ago, searchers1963 said: Not many places you can get a direct train to in our league. Maybe with a change. I'm prepared to put a wee bit of effort in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunipace FC Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 15 hours ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Not the best for neutrals either. Dunipace v Bo'ness Athletic last season was held at Meggettland. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dav nan Gael Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) Who from the EoSFL is making these decisions,regarding venues for finals ??? As bad as the SPFL admitting LL sides into the Challenge Cup who finished nowhere near the top of their league !! Edited May 27 by Dav nan Gael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searchers1963 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 10 minutes ago, Dunipace FC said: Dunipace v Bo'ness Athletic last season was held at Meggettland. Exactly what I was thinking. I think realistically the options for a venue become restricted once u hit late may/June. Our parks getting another drain put in so is dug up. I'm sure others have started their preparations for next season 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searchers1963 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 7 minutes ago, Dav nan Gael said: Who from the EoSFL is making these decisions,regarding venues for finals ??? As bad as the SPFL admitting LL sides into the Challenge Cup who finished nowhere near the top of their league !! A lot of places will be working on parks for next season now. So parks have to be available it's not just someone going we will hold the game their. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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