FairWeatherFan Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 41 minutes ago, Nightmare said: I thought that Caledonian Braves took a fan poll (yeah, that joke writes itself) and based off the results of that, voted against the B teams. It sticks out in my mind because I’m sure people were surprised that they voted this way, with everyone just assuming they would choose to take the B team cash. Happy to be proven wrong, but that’s my recollection of it. I think that was a different vote, the one on 19 teams. After they had originally okay'd Celtic and Rangers to continue. Only for Hearts to apply as well. 17/04/2023 https://www.caledonianbraves.com/news/fans-vote-on-b-team-inclusion They then announced on how they voted 'No' 18/04/2023 https://www.caledonianbraves.com/news/club-statement-b-teams-in-slfl This most recent vote they never went public on how they voted 18/12/2023. https://www.caledonianbraves.com/news/vote-on-the-inclusion-of-b-teams 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 15 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: I think that was a different vote, the one on 19 teams. After they had originally okay'd Celtic and Rangers to continue. Only for Hearts to apply as well. 17/04/2023 https://www.caledonianbraves.com/news/fans-vote-on-b-team-inclusion They then announced on how they voted 'No' 18/04/2023 https://www.caledonianbraves.com/news/club-statement-b-teams-in-slfl This most recent vote they never went public on how they voted 18/12/2023. https://www.caledonianbraves.com/news/vote-on-the-inclusion-of-b-teams Fair enough, cheers. Forgot there was a Conference League vote in addition to the many B team-related votes as well, and the former might be the one I was thinking of when remembering that the Braves had at one point been on the ‘good guys’ list. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghBlue Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Story that Buckie not being allowed into playoffs for failure to meet licensing conditions. £ast Kilbride to get bye to final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmc Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 East Kilbride go straight into the final. Buckie not eligible due to licensing. Surely the SPFL and the club knew this before now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde01 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 What a farce, tickets already sold for the game on Saturday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Makes a mockery of the entire thing, really, a club deciding that it simply can't be arsed getting promoted. In an ideal world the play-off spot would go to the next highest ranking club that meets the entry requirements. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreElgin Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 I wonder how many Buckie fans genuinely believed their club would have a go at getting promoted. Embarrassing for the HL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 7 minutes ago, Mattmc said: East Kilbride go straight into the final. Buckie not eligible due to licensing. Surely the SPFL and the club knew this before now. The license committee only met yesterday, and despite several reminders Buckie failed to meet the criteria. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 5 minutes ago, the_bully_wee said: Makes a mockery of the entire thing, really, a club deciding that it simply can't be arsed getting promoted. In an ideal world the play-off spot would go to the next highest ranking club that meets the entry requirements. That’s the problem, I’m not aware of any other HL club who has a Bronze license. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 6 minutes ago, the_bully_wee said: Makes a mockery of the entire thing, really, a club deciding that it simply can't be arsed getting promoted. In an ideal world the play-off spot would go to the next highest ranking club that meets the entry requirements. The mockery part is why did the SPFL bring in this requirement at less than a years notice, yet 5 SPFL clubs do not have a Bronze licence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 2 minutes ago, To B or not B said: The license committee only met yesterday, and despite several reminders Buckie failed to meet the criteria. Bonnyrigg don't have a Bronze licence either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Burnieman said: Bonnyrigg don't have a Bronze licence either. Aye, but they're in the SPFL, bronze level is now required to gain entry to the SPFL. Edited April 25 by Jacksgranda 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 3 minutes ago, Burnieman said: Bonnyrigg don't have a Bronze licence either. Yes, and your point is?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Just now, To B or not B said: Yes, and your point is?? Demote you back to the LL if the SFA/SPFL are playing fair by all member clubs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 1 minute ago, Jacksgranda said: Aye, but they're in the SPFL, bronze level is now required to gain entry to the SPFL. It is also required for existing members. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLClyde Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Just now, To B or not B said: Yes, and your point is?? Is it not a bit stupid to need a bronze licence to get in but teams already there don’t need to get one? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Just now, Burnieman said: Demote you back to the LL if the SFA/SPFL are playing fair by all member clubs. I believe existing member clubs have a deadline to get their license, it’s all in hand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-RCFC Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 The embarrassment lies with Buckie here for me - not the SFA. To ignore 3 letters regarding the issue and to not apply for a grace period is just plain negligence, and sheer disrespect to the fans who have paid hard earned cash to follow the team this season. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Just now, To B or not B said: I believe existing member clubs have a deadline to get their license, it’s all in hand. You were given the same notice as Buckie and EK. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 2 minutes ago, Burnieman said: It is also required for existing members. Well presumably they have shown they are working towards it. If not, do they get expelled at some future point? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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