[tamthebam]

I thought I'd better start this topic for you....

Well, the MIGHTY CITY have been drawn against HFL opposition again. I don't know much about Brora but we've played Buckie, Wick, Clach (twice) and Keith in recent years and the travelling support have always been pretty good lads and lasses.

For Brora fans: Our Social Club is near the Playhouse and we play at the magnificent edifice that is Meadowbank Stadium (near Hibs hovel).

Looking at some of the travelling some teams have to do I wondered if there's a case for making the 1st Round regionalised, like the old Quali Cups?

[RayBees]

tamthebam, on 29 August 2011 - 12:24, said:

I thought I'd better start this topic for you....

Well, the MIGHTY CITY have been drawn against HFL opposition again. I don't know much about Brora but we've played Buckie, Wick, Clach (twice) and Keith in recent years and the travelling support have always been pretty good lads and lasses.

For Brora fans: Our Social Club is near the Playhouse and we play at the magnificent edifice that is Meadowbank Stadium (near Hibs hovel).

Looking at some of the travelling some teams have to do I wondered if there's a case for making the 1st Round regionalised, like the old Quali Cups?

Surely half the fun is getting drawn against a far away team you've never played before and making a day of it?

[meadowx1]

If your idea of fun is sitting on a bus for 10 hours listening to drunk eejits

[leftpeg]

Wat nick are wick then? How have they been playing this season.
How is the broch playing this season as well? Highlands games are always worth a trip.

[HibeeJibee]

tamthebam, on 29 August 2011 - 12:24, said:

Looking at some of the travelling some teams have to do I wondered if there's a case for making the 1st Round regionalised, like the old Quali Cups?

Can't agree Tam, I think it's the whole point of the cup being all-in... Anyway, it'd just mean HFL sides playing each other (plus Golspie + NR Junior winner), and EOSFL + SOSFL playing each other but having 3 top Juniors alongside them. Bit boring/unfair.

[veritas]

leftpeg, on 29 August 2011 - 20:56, said:

Wat nick are wick then? How have they been playing this season.
How is the broch playing this season as well? Highlands games are always worth a trip.

After 5 games we have wond 2 drawn 1 and lost 2 and are sitting mid table notably we beat Champions Buckie Thistle 3-1 at home and could have routed them completely.

we are still in a transitional period with new manager Davie Kirkwood but I would expect us to be far to strong for Coldstream

[vicfaealves]

Hope all the highland League teams do well..............

[veritas]

vicfaealves, on 30 August 2011 - 20:32, said:

Hope all the highland League teams do well..............

I agree Vic but you wouldnt think that from other especially in the Buckie and Banff areas Its good for the league for as many HFL to make it through

[HMFC-1874]

We won't be in this year, but I'm backing all of the SHFL sides.

[Tams bird]

Hopefully I will be making the trip up to Fraserburgh..

If i can get time off work...

[Tams bird]

Hopefully I will be making the trip up to Fraserburgh..

If i can get time off work...

[geo 1909]

looking forward to a trip to lossie,should be a good day with hopefully the right result .EEKA PEEKA PUKKA PO.

This post has been edited by geo 1909: 01 September 2011 - 18:52

[Jimmy Shaker]

geo 1909, on 01 September 2011 - 18:51, said:

looking forward to a trip to lossie,should be a good day with hopefully the right result .EEKA PEEKA PUKKA PO.

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[Jacksgranda]

vicfaealves, on 30 August 2011 - 20:32, said:

Hope all the highland League teams do well..............

Me, too.

[AsimButtHitsASix]

HMFC-1874, on 31 August 2011 - 08:25, said:

We won't be in this year, but I'm backing all of the SHFL sides.

How soon until your lot are proper SFA members and get to enter the cup?

[HMFC-1874]

It won't be until next seasons tournament and if accepted it will be as associate member.

[strathspey thistle]

HMFC-1874, on 02 September 2011 - 14:43, said:

It won't be until next seasons tournament and if accepted it will be as associate member.

looking forward to coming down to your guys park in 2 weeks time for my 1st visit since you joined the league

[AsimButtHitsASix]

HMFC-1874, on 02 September 2011 - 14:43, said:

It won't be until next seasons tournament and if accepted it will be as associate member.

Is that looking likely? And are the other new HL boys in the same boat?

[strathspey thistle]

AsimButtHitsASix, on 02 September 2011 - 17:29, said:

Is that looking likely? And are the other new HL boys in the same boat?

its a absolute nightmare trying to get in, you need to spend a fortune and for what gain? a one of cup game v another team similar every year?

[veritas]

Its absolutely crazy that clubs like Coldstream who play in a public park can enter Scottish Cup because they are already members of SFA but new up and coming clubs like the 3 new HFL clubs with superb facilities are given a mountain to climb check out the pictures of Coldtreams Ground

http://www.nonleague...astscotdiv1.htm

[HMFC-1874]

veritas, on 02 September 2011 - 20:14, said:

Its absolutely crazy that clubs like Coldstream who play in a public park can enter Scottish Cup because they are already members of SFA but new up and coming clubs like the 3 new HFL clubs with superb facilities are given a mountain to climb check out the pictures of Coldtreams Ground

http://www.nonleague...astscotdiv1.htm

I agree. I'm all for driving standards up, but it's absurd that the facilities at all 3 of the new clubs in the SHFL fails to meet the required standard especially when quite a few current members are way below that standard.

[lazyjack]

vicfaealves, on 30 August 2011 - 20:32, said:

Hope all the highland League teams do well..............

Apart fae you guys off-course

MON THE MEDDA

[derbydan]

Coverage of the first round has been very poor,on radio yesterday,and today in the papers!

[newcastle broon]

veritas, on 02 September 2011 - 20:14, said:

Its absolutely crazy that clubs like Coldstream who play in a public park can enter Scottish Cup because they are already members of SFA but new up and coming clubs like the 3 new HFL clubs with superb facilities are given a mountain to climb check out the pictures of Coldtreams Ground

http://www.nonleague...astscotdiv1.htm

surprised by this comment veritas,its hardly coldstreams fault

for what its worth strollers play on a similar pitch.what aboot your glasgow uni, burntisland as well.

all clubs wi scottish cup traditions but yes i will agree that newer clubs should be allowed the chance without the red tape