Grim O'Grady Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 With yet another League game falling foul of the weather yesterday & being in 2 cup competitions still, what toll is this going to take on the Mighty Spartans? We have 7 more League matches to squeeze in around/in between the Cups, I know it's April fools tomorrow but what if those fools turn to showers? If we get anymore postponements will the League be extended or will we have to play possibly 3 games a week? Whatever happens having to play 2 games per week is hardly the best preparation for our assault on the title & the 2 Cups eh? Thankfully we are only a league of 15 this season, imagine had we been up to our full compliment? Poor Spartans eh. Seriously though Sammy's dilemma is priorities, what if E City drop a few of their games now, what if we get any more injuries, we are still bringing players back from injury, do we risk playing them when they are not fully fit in certain matches & run the wrath of P&B for apparently not playing our strongest squad, when in all probability it could be our only squad? I know we have the EoS & the U teams to delve into but they are all coming to the business end of their seasons too & is it fair to start thrusting these lads in to such big vitally important games at 1 or 2 levels above them? I've always been opposed to summer football but I dunno what the solution is? Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal45 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 With yet another League game falling foul of the weather yesterday & being in 2 cup competitions still, what toll is this going to take on the Mighty Spartans? We have 7 more League matches to squeeze in around/in between the Cups, I know it's April fools tomorrow but what if those fools turn to showers? If we get anymore postponements will the League be extended or will we have to play possibly 3 games a week? Whatever happens having to play 2 games per week is hardly the best preparation for our assault on the title & the 2 Cups eh? Thankfully we are only a league of 15 this season, imagine had we been up to our full compliment? Poor Spartans eh. Seriously though Sammy's dilemma is priorities, what if E City drop a few of their games now, what if we get any more injuries, we are still bringing players back from injury, do we risk playing them when they are not fully fit in certain matches & run the wrath of P&B for apparently not playing our strongest squad, when in all probability it could be our only squad? I know we have the EoS & the U teams to delve into but they are all coming to the business end of their seasons too & is it fair to start thrusting these lads in to such big vitally important games at 1 or 2 levels above them? I've always been opposed to summer football but I dunno what the solution is? Grimbo we are all in the same boat grim, top of the league or bottom!! Ban football in winter!! haha!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyGallacher10 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 With yet another League game falling foul of the weather yesterday & being in 2 cup competitions still, what toll is this going to take on the Mighty Spartans? We have 7 more League matches to squeeze in around/in between the Cups, I know it's April fools tomorrow but what if those fools turn to showers? If we get anymore postponements will the League be extended or will we have to play possibly 3 games a week? Whatever happens having to play 2 games per week is hardly the best preparation for our assault on the title & the 2 Cups eh? Thankfully we are only a league of 15 this season, imagine had we been up to our full compliment? Poor Spartans eh. Seriously though Sammy's dilemma is priorities, what if E City drop a few of their games now, what if we get any more injuries, we are still bringing players back from injury, do we risk playing them when they are not fully fit in certain matches & run the wrath of P&B for apparently not playing our strongest squad, when in all probability it could be our only squad? I know we have the EoS & the U teams to delve into but they are all coming to the business end of their seasons too & is it fair to start thrusting these lads in to such big vitally important games at 1 or 2 levels above them? I've always been opposed to summer football but I dunno what the solution is? Grimbo The League is over Grim City will win there last 3 games cant see them dropping any points with the teams they have left to play so the only success you will get is in the cups and we all know Spartans fall short when it comes to winning cups already pumped of EK in a cup final so if i was dougie i would be concentrating on the cups instead of the league Back to Back League Titles for City some achievement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleface Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Strange post Grim I was not aware Spartans had any success ? and a back log of games ? same for all teams im afraid well done city won the league a long time ago imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 With yet another League game falling foul of the weather yesterday & being in 2 cup competitions still, what toll is this going to take on the Mighty Spartans? We have 7 more League matches to squeeze in around/in between the Cups, I know it's April fools tomorrow but what if those fools turn to showers? If we get anymore postponements will the League be extended or will we have to play possibly 3 games a week? Whatever happens having to play 2 games per week is hardly the best preparation for our assault on the title & the 2 Cups eh? Thankfully we are only a league of 15 this season, imagine had we been up to our full compliment? Poor Spartans eh. Seriously though Sammy's dilemma is priorities, what if E City drop a few of their games now, what if we get any more injuries, we are still bringing players back from injury, do we risk playing them when they are not fully fit in certain matches & run the wrath of P&B for apparently not playing our strongest squad, when in all probability it could be our only squad? I know we have the EoS & the U teams to delve into but they are all coming to the business end of their seasons too & is it fair to start thrusting these lads in to such big vitally important games at 1 or 2 levels above them? I've always been opposed to summer football but I dunno what the solution is? Grimbo Really, really feel for teams like yourselves with such a backlog Grim. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magoo Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Really, really feel for teams like yourselves with such a backlog Grim. All the best.howling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Whitehill used to win Leagues and bings of trophies with fixture backlogs. Man up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magoo Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Whitehill used to win Leagues and bings of trophies with fixture backlogs. Man up!shots fired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theref Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 i presume grim has been drinking in his spare time with no games for Spartans spartans success = 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffenThinMint Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 With yet another League game falling foul of the weather yesterday & being in 2 cup competitions still, what toll is this going to take on the Mighty Spartans? We have 7 more League matches to squeeze in around/in between the Cups, I know it's April fools tomorrow but what if those fools turn to showers? If we get anymore postponements will the League be extended or will we have to play possibly 3 games a week? Whatever happens having to play 2 games per week is hardly the best preparation for our assault on the title & the 2 Cups eh? Thankfully we are only a league of 15 this season, imagine had we been up to our full compliment? Poor Spartans eh. Seriously though Sammy's dilemma is priorities, what if E City drop a few of their games now, what if we get any more injuries, we are still bringing players back from injury, do we risk playing them when they are not fully fit in certain matches & run the wrath of P&B for apparently not playing our strongest squad, when in all probability it could be our only squad? I know we have the EoS & the U teams to delve into but they are all coming to the business end of their seasons too & is it fair to start thrusting these lads in to such big vitally important games at 1 or 2 levels above them? I've always been opposed to summer football but I dunno what the solution is? Grimbo You know you've really goofed in a post when you get red carded by HJ for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 The League is over Grim City will win there last 3 games cant see them dropping any points with the teams they have left to play so the only success you will get is in the cups and we all know Spartans fall short when it comes to winning cups already pumped of EK in a cup final so if i was dougie i would be concentrating on the cups instead of the league Back to Back League Titles for City some achievement E City - Vale fighting for their lives Stirling Uni - fighting for that all important 2nd spot. The Welfare- on the cusp of a massive turnaround & new manager. Btw no other team as as many league games left as us, so how can any others be in the same boat? I will be back at the end of the season with my final thoughts on matters, you are all on report until then. Grimbo Eta anyone good at quizzes? Who won the 1st ever Lowland League? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surely not! Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 E City - Vale fighting for their lives Stirling Uni - fighting for that all important 2nd spot. The Welfare- on the cusp of a massive turnaround & new manager. Btw no other team as as many league games left as us, so how can any others be in the same boat? I will be back at the end of the season with my final thoughts on matters, you are all on report until then. Grimbo Eta anyone good at quizzes? Who won the 1st ever Lowland League? It's your gaffer that's been in the papers saying it was done a long time ago. I think you're right- each of those fixtures is difficult for city for the reasons you mention- which is why I find it quite disrespectful when Sammy says it's been done for ages as if these teams ( and all the other teams City will have played) have just lay down and waited to be beat. This is one hell of a competitive league and for him to say it's done slaps a few teams efforts in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 E City - Vale fighting for their lives Stirling Uni - fighting for that all important 2nd spot. The Welfare- on the cusp of a massive turnaround & new manager. Btw no other team as as many league games left as us, so how can any others be in the same boat? I will be back at the end of the season with my final thoughts on matters, you are all on report until then. Grimbo Eta anyone good at quizzes? Who won the 1st ever Lowland League? This thread is either one almighty wind up where you've reeled a few in or your at the bottom of the barrel clutching at straws...... Al stick wi the barrel......... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surely not! Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This thread is either one almighty wind up where you've reeled a few in or your at the bottom of the barrel clutching at straws......Al stick wi the barrel......... :D The funny thing is if grim had posted the original post today we'd have all realised what it was! But he's genuinely serious about the price of success. If success now means 'never spend one week at the top of the lowland league and fail to win any cups'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyGallacher10 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 E City - Vale fighting for their lives Stirling Uni - fighting for that all important 2nd spot. The Welfare- on the cusp of a massive turnaround & new manager. Btw no other team as as many league games left as us, so how can any others be in the same boat? I will be back at the end of the season with my final thoughts on matters, you are all on report until then. Grimbo Eta anyone good at quizzes? Who won the 1st ever Lowland League? Come on Grim lol put the sour grapes away who cares who won it first City have won it back to back and wouldnt surprise me if they won it again next season if they keep there squad Vale of Leithen will certainly not beat City thats for sure the sacking of Lawson (which was just stupid as he brought in good players including Cloudie getin points on the board and sacking him for it) will not help there causes as they have many very young boys playing for them Stirling yes very hard game for City but cant see them losing it Whitehill same again another hard game for City but in my opinion City will scoop all 9 points maybe a draw at Stirling and they will get another crack at SPFL promotion Being a Spartans man Grim you wont know that experience of playing in play offs to get into the SPFL Enjoy Spartans "all mighty" busy league schedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Vale of Leithen will certainly not beat City thats for sure the sacking of Lawson (which was just stupid as he brought in good players including Cloudie getin points on the board and sacking him for it) will not help there causes as they have many very young boys playing for them Whitehill same again another hard game for City but in my opinion City will scoop all 9 points maybe a draw at Stirling and they will get another crack at SPFL promotion Didn't realise he was sacked. Mickey came in to be top dogs of the LL teams in the Borders. 3rd of 3 didn't help his cause. Having stumbled across his blog recently sadly I think he has the sour grapes. City to scoop all 9 points with maybes a draw at Stirling. Lol make yer mind up Davy. Talk about sitting on the fence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surely not! Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Come on Grim lol put the sour grapes away who cares who won it first City have won it back to back and wouldnt surprise me if they won it again next season if they keep there squad Vale of Leithen will certainly not beat City thats for sure the sacking of Lawson (which was just stupid as he brought in good players including Cloudie getin points on the board and sacking him for it) will not help there causes as they have many very young boys playing for them Stirling yes very hard game for City but cant see them losing it Whitehill same again another hard game for City but in my opinion City will scoop all 9 points maybe a draw at Stirling and they will get another crack at SPFL promotion Being a Spartans man Grim you wont know that experience of playing in play offs to get into the SPFL Enjoy Spartans "all mighty" busy league schedule I reckon city would be gutted if they were to have the opportunity to win it a third time. They'll be looking to not be in it next year surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyGallacher10 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Didn't realise he was sacked. Mickey came in to be top dogs of the LL teams in the Borders. 3rd of 3 didn't help his cause. Having stumbled across his blog recently sadly I think he has the sour grapes. City to scoop all 9 points with maybes a draw at Stirling. Lol make yer mind up Davy. Talk about sitting on the fence Haha i know half way through writing i was like Stirling ...away? Hmmmm a draw at a push Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyGallacher10 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I reckon city would be gutted if they were to have the opportunity to win it a third time. They'll be looking to not be in it next year surely? Surely yes but tough ask to get promotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 It's a question not a statement. The ? Is the dead give away. I won't change my tune though. We have 7 more league games to go, any slip from City & they will be shitting themselves. Next season, well City will like the rest of us be a year older, now I dunno their average age or what their plans are for bringing in new blood at the close of season all I know is that our season will be going on longer than theirs. I will revisit this thread at the close of season to answer my own question, whilst most of you hace already made up your minds. Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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