KirkyRobRoy Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Just now, Casper Wilson said: Did he tell you the reason they've withdrawn after just 1 season? No he didnt, just said that they had withdrawn, do you know Alex? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Wilson Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 1 minute ago, KirkyRobRoy said: No he didnt, just said that they had withdrawn, do you know Alex? Not really, I met him once at a game though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkyRobRoy Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 1 minute ago, Casper Wilson said: Not really, I met him once at a game though. Ah no worries... secret? Strange that a big club like St Cadocs withdrawing hasnt been advertised when we have the fanfare for comparatively smaller clubs "joining", right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clansman Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 8 minutes ago, Casper Wilson said: Not really, I met him once at a game though. Must be getting lost in the crowds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eadie is God Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 22 minutes ago, Casper Wilson said: Did he tell you the reason they've withdrawn after just 1 season? I’ll take a guess,because it’s 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 16 minutes ago, KirkyRobRoy said: Ah no worries... secret? Strange that a big club like St Cadocs withdrawing hasnt been advertised when we have the fanfare for comparatively smaller clubs "joining", right? Didn't they just guest last year rather than join? Maybe they fancy the easier pathway for the Strathclyde Cup/Cup Winners Shield. Less of a distraction than the SJC. Focus more on the Premier and getting licensed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Davy Boy Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 21 hours ago, Kennie said: The dates were chosen, specifically to avoid clashes with other cups. We have offered to discuss all the dates with the other Organisations and will continue to try to find solutions beneficial to all concerned. hi kennie its kennie here hi kennie howre ye doing no bad kennie but weve got the diddy cup to schedule kennie , can you postpone a few league games on saturdays please kennie of course kennie no problem thanks kennie i knew youd understand 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eadie is God Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 44 minutes ago, Big Davy Boy said: hi kennie its kennie here hi kennie howre ye doing no bad kennie but weve got the diddy cup to schedule kennie , can you postpone a few league games on saturdays please kennie of course kennie no problem thanks kennie i knew youd understand Totally conflicted and should resign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Tranent joining Bo’ness in entering the cup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 22 hours ago, Kennie said: The dates were chosen, specifically to avoid clashes with other cups. We have offered to discuss all the dates with the other Organisations and will continue to try to find solutions beneficial to all concerned. Genuine question. How can you avoid clashes when other cups haven’t announced their dates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 2 hours ago, To B or not B said: Tranent joining Bo’ness in entering the cup. Wonder if Linlithgow Rose may join if not this season then next season if this is true enough? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 5 hours ago, To B or not B said: Genuine question. How can you avoid clashes when other cups haven’t announced their dates? I assume all Scottish Cup dates are known behind the scenes as the Highland League fixtures left gaps for them, 28th September and 26th October for rounds 1 and 2, guess the preliminary round will be 31st August so that clubs competing get a bye in the Junior Cup. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 2 hours ago, Ginaro said: I assume all Scottish Cup dates are known behind the scenes as the Highland League fixtures left gaps for them, 28th September and 26th October for rounds 1 and 2, guess the preliminary round will be 31st August so that clubs competing get a bye in the Junior Cup. You also have the South Challenge Cup to factor in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaver watch Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 The only way to get rid of the SJFA cup is to put something more appealling in it's place. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coistysgoldenboots Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 1 hour ago, beaver watch said: The only way to get rid of the SJFA cup is to put something more appealling in it's place. A proper SFA non-league cup. With the final at a decent venue. Even somewhere like the revamped Somerset. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 (edited) 34 minutes ago, coistysgoldenboots said: A proper SFA non-league cup. With the final at a decent venue. Even somewhere like the revamped Somerset. iirc talks & meetings have taken place in the past year or two about an all encompassing non-league cup but never came to anything. Highland League & I think Lowland League weren't interested for a variety of reasons. Edited June 24 by GNU_Linux 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coistysgoldenboots Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 11 minutes ago, GNU_Linux said: iirc talks & meetings have taken place in the past year or two about an all encompassing non-league cup but never came to anything. Highland League & In think Lowland League weren't interested for a variety of reasons. Scottish football never helps itself does it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To B or not B Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 17 minutes ago, coistysgoldenboots said: Scottish football never helps itself does it. I can understand the Highland League not being interested, the potential travel would be very off putting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 There was a North Challenge Cup as equivalent to SCC but it lasted 2 seasons. Had it gone on, merging would have been a possibility. SHFL fixture list is too unwieldy at this stage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 14 minutes ago, cmontheloknow said: There was a North Challenge Cup as equivalent to SCC but it lasted 2 seasons. Had it gone on, merging would have been a possibility. SHFL fixture list is too unwieldy at this stage. The thing about both the North & South Challenge Cups in the beginning they received funding from the SFA for the first two years. Something like £20k each a season as they transitioned from the old Qualifying Cup idea. Once the money went the North packed it in as the Highland was expanding back to 18 teams. They would have made it worked if there was something in it for them. Even the South dealt with the lack of money by bringing in regionalisation for a bit when it was just SoS & EoS clubs at that point. Unless the SFA guarantee some funds for a national non-league trophy its not going to be the most appealing prospect for those not already in it. Highland, Lowland (especially ex-SPFL) already have a Scottish Cup and want to prioritise the security of a league season. The SJFA admitted they were losing money on the old format. I wonder if that's the case now taking a minimum 15% off every game and doubling the semis with the larger share. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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