[HibeeJibee]

So basically a fence, a rope, changing rooms, a burger van and 6 portaloos. Oh and a pitch also...

[Queensthroughandthrough]

HibeeJibee, on May 17 2008, 13:49, said:

So basically a fence, a rope, changing rooms, a burger van and 6 portaloos. Oh and a pitch also...

Some committee members and local fans will never learn.

Me and my friends will give you all a miss when it is too wet or windy then.

[Galabankie]

boyfaethetoon, on May 12 2008, 15:41, said:

Is it right enough Annan have had plans drawn up for new changing rooms?

That is correct, although it is a bit more than changing rooms, the proposal is over two floors, ground floor is 4 changing rooms, referees rooms, large reception area with glass frontage and high level 'gallery' plus storage areas, weights room, kitchen, external toilets for match days, laundry and shower room for the caravan park. The second floor has a couple of offices plus a large meeting room (general use through the week / matchday hospitality), and a viewing gallery looking onto the pitch.
This project won't get our full focus until we have completed the floodlight project.
In the past week we have gained confirmation that our specifications for the lights meet Planning's approval - the lights are the final part of a 5-phased planning appplication submitted @9 years ago, a condition at the time was we needed to provide a full spec prior to commencing the installation.
The various funding packages are now being put in place - the £10,000 from the SFA at XMas is in the development fund pot. It is now very realistic that the lights will be installed prior to the second round of the Scottish Cup (25 Oct), this would enable a 3 o'clock kick-off.
Incidentally 1st Round is 27 Sep, 3rd Round - 29 Nov, 4th Round - 10 Jan

[boyfaethetoon]

Galabankie, on May 18 2008, 14:48, said:

That is correct, although it is a bit more than changing rooms, the proposal is over two floors, ground floor is 4 changing rooms, referees rooms, large reception area with glass frontage and high level 'gallery' plus storage areas, weights room, kitchen, external toilets for match days, laundry and shower room for the caravan park. The second floor has a couple of offices plus a large meeting room (general use through the week / matchday hospitality), and a viewing gallery looking onto the pitch.
This project won't get our full focus until we have completed the floodlight project.
In the past week we have gained confirmation that our specifications for the lights meet Planning's approval - the lights are the final part of a 5-phased planning appplication submitted @9 years ago, a condition at the time was we needed to provide a full spec prior to commencing the installation.
The various funding packages are now being put in place - the £10,000 from the SFA at XMas is in the development fund pot. It is now very realistic that the lights will be installed prior to the second round of the Scottish Cup (25 Oct), this would enable a 3 o'clock kick-off.
Incidentally 1st Round is 27 Sep, 3rd Round - 29 Nov, 4th Round - 10 Jan

Well done Annan its a pity other South member clubs didn't try and use the cash as well as you are. A credit to area lets hope you get your rewards for all the hard work, you'd be a credit to S.F.L.

[The Fonze]

boyfaethetoon, on May 18 2008, 15:50, said:

Well done Annan its a pity other South member clubs didn't try and use the cash as well as you are. A credit to area lets hope you get your rewards for all the hard work, you'd be a credit to S.F.L.

I totally agree bftt it only seems to be Annan who are doing anything for the future of their club or their community all the other clubs just throw their money at players who will be off as soon as the money runs dry

[TsuMirren]

Is part of the problem not that so many South clubs are just so far away from decent transport links? I've been looking into clubs all over Scotland, whilst trying to get a Scottish version of myfootballclub up and running, and there'd be no way I'd contact 90% of the South ones as they're just not viable for people to get to and there's absolutely no point contacting Annan as they appear to be doing very well on their own.

I've also been attempting to get Ebbsfleet United into Annan's pre-season tournament, though that's looking unlikely.

[oldboy]

boyfaethetoon, on May 18 2008, 16:50, said:

Well done Annan its a pity other South member clubs didn't try and use the cash as well as you are. A credit to area lets hope you get your rewards for all the hard work, you'd be a credit to S.F.L.

Threave have just spent the £10,000 plus more on extending there dressing rooms.and not on players as you and some others are emplying

[boyfaethetoon]

oldboy, on May 19 2008, 18:39, said:

Threave have just spent the £10,000 plus more on extending there dressing rooms.and not on players as you and some others are emplying

sorry oldboy forgot to mention Threave i didn't realise they had extended the dressing rooms and i never emplyed Threave wasted the money you just have to look at their ground to see its one of the better and the pitch is one of the best too altho there has been a few games off lately, i think the other member clubs should try improving their pitch some are like playing in a farmers field more bumps and ruts than a ploughed field

[HibeeJibee]

Galabankie, on May 18 2008, 14:48, said:

It is now very realistic that the lights will be installed prior to the second round of the Scottish Cup (25 Oct), this would enable a 3 o'clock kick-off.
Incidentally 1st Round is 27 Sep, 3rd Round - 29 Nov, 4th Round - 10 Jan

That third round date threw fixturing anoraks across the nation - it's a week later than usual.

What are the further dates (I didn't write them down...) - I'd guess:
* 7 Feb
* 7 Mar
* 18/19 Apr (Semi-Finals)
* 30 May (Final)

Am I right?

[Galabankie]

HibeeJibee, on May 19 2008, 20:46, said:

That third round date threw fixturing anoraks across the nation - it's a week later than usual.

What are the further dates (I didn't write them down...) - I'd guess:
* 7 Feb
* 7 Mar
* 18/19 Apr (Semi-Finals)
* 30 May (Final)

Am I right?

7Feb, 7 Mar, 25 April 30 May (nearly HJ)

[Galabankie]

TsuMirren, on May 19 2008, 12:50, said:

Is part of the problem not that so many South clubs are just so far away from decent transport links? I've been looking into clubs all over Scotland, whilst trying to get a Scottish version of myfootballclub up and running, and there'd be no way I'd contact 90% of the South ones as they're just not viable for people to get to and there's absolutely no point contacting Annan as they appear to be doing very well on their own.
I've also been attempting to get Ebbsfleet United into Annan's pre-season tournament, though that's looking unlikely.

Not a stupid idea to contact Annan - we are always open to discussion / way forward. SFL3 application imminent
Invite to tourney maybe not as unlikely as you suspect, how many fans would you expect to bring to the tournament.

This post has been edited by Galabankie: 19 May 2008 - 23:14

[HibeeJibee]

Galabankie, on May 20 2008, 00:08, said:

7Feb, 7 Mar, 25 April 30 May (nearly HJ)

Damn. Usually the Semi-Finals are 6 weeks before the Final, so that the SPL pre-split finishes one side of the Semi-Finals and the split starts the other side (i.e. 2 weeks for people to make their travel arrangements). I now predict that there will be an SPL round on the midweek before the UEFA Cup final, instead, so they need 1 less weekend. The final is always the last weekend in May in seasons without World Cup/Euros at the end; and the February and March rounds are always set 10 days before the UEFA Cup only midweeks (as opposed to Champions League and UEFA Cup joint midweeks) to minimise chances of a clash if the Scottish Cup ties go to replay.

Here ends HibeeJibee's lesson on Scottish fixturing for today . Oh dear, you're all asleep...

This post has been edited by HibeeJibee: 19 May 2008 - 23:28

[TsuMirren]

Galabankie, on May 20 2008, 00:12, said:

Not a stupid idea to contact Annan - we are always open to discussion / way forward. SFL3 application imminent
Invite to tourney maybe not as unlikely as you suspect, how many fans would you expect to bring to the tournament.

I've been chatting with the club secretary for a week or two now and highlighted the fact Ebbsfleet United, via the myfootballclub society, have fans from Scotland, Ireland and the North of England who all feel slightly detached from the whole process. We had a get together at Wembley, mostly visited by MYFC members as opposed to original Ebbsfleet fans and that saw close to 500 people attend. Wouldn't be silly enough to say we'd bring 500, but I could easily see a few hundred making the trip to watch one or two of the days. Certainly, we had something like 163 fans attend the recent York away match and most of them were from Scotland and the North of England.

[Galabankie]

marf-1870, on May 22 2008, 15:11, said:

Any idea of who else is playing at the tournament? Booked up for a night in Annan now for it. Should be good whoever else goes.

Annan Athletic, Stranraer, Workington AFC and Ebbsfleet or Gretna.

[TsuMirren]

"Ebbsfleet or Gretna."

They surely can't hold off too long waiting for Gretna, even a new AFC Gretna would take all close season to actually put together.

[FC_1919]

^Or Queens could come back and dominate!

[Galabankie]

TsuMirren, on May 22 2008, 23:00, said:

"Ebbsfleet or Gretna."

They surely can't hold off too long waiting for Gretna, even a new AFC Gretna would take all close season to actually put together.

A new AFC Gretna will not be invited, it will be Gretna Football Club (if it remains in the SFL) or Ebbsfleet

[TsuMirren]

"Gretna Football Club (if it remains in the SFL)"

Again, going by what I've at least read in the press, that could be up in the air for quite a while. The administrator has mentioned the 3 year business plan, plus there are doubts of exactly what this new investor wants to actually do with the club. I suppose we can add Ebbsfleet United to the endless list of clubs just wanting answers. I feel most sorry for the clubs who aren't entirely sure about the level they are trying to attract players to.

[FC_1919]

marf-1870, on May 23 2008, 19:36, said:

You maybe want to take a quick look at your fixture list and go to the 19th July.

I wasnt really aware of the date, its usually earlier. Burnley is a better run out IMO. After we destroyed Ayr last year it was a good run out. But if we get the likes of Annan its not really a good workout IMO. Its always a good laugh.

[TsuMirren]

"Annan Athletic, Stranraer, Workington AFC and Ebbsfleet"

It is indeed. Really looking forward to this one, expecting something of a Fleet invasion of the camping park next to the ground.