HibeeJibee Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) Newport also head over the Tay Bridge for their soccer fix, IIRC. I thought you'd missed King's Park in Scottish AFL but having investigated it's come as a revelation to me they're from Glasgow not Stirling . Conversely - in the Stirling & District AFA you have: * Barrhill and Harestanes (from Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch in East Dunbartonshire) * Chryston, Carbrain, Condorrat, Drumpellier, MLSL and Springhill (from in and around Cumbernauld, Coatbridge and Shotts in North Lanarkshire). If we're talking about exceptions to "groupings" of the old local government regions then Langholm is in D&G, and Biggar in Lanarkshire, but both play in Border AFA. However as with your examples it's all for logical geographical reasons. Indeed some small counties/districts would never have had their own amateur leagues. Days of Edinburgh teams in the Caledonian AFL and Scottish AFL ended sometime ago. Montrose Roselea are from Angus but play in North Juniors (indeed they had to spend a year in its West District!). Dunipace were a Stirlingshire club playing in West Juniors but going EOSL. Think I'm right in saying that Harthill itself is in Lanarkshire but their ground, outside the village as you approach from the east, is in West Lothian. Edited May 16, 2018 by HibeeJibee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, San Starko Rover said: It’s 100% Linlithgows choice to join the EoS or stay Junior. I think they’re making a mistake but that’s only my opinion. I do however think they should have a meeting to discuss it like Bo’ness so all members can air their views and opinions. Totally agree. I'm not a big fan of the pyramid. That said through asking questions and listening I have no doubt moving is the best option. To not discuss with members is totally undemocratic and gives out the wrong message to members. Most who irrespective of views are united in the need and desire to discuss. Most are resigned to the fact there are no options with the EoS now available for 2018/19. Or there probably would have been members who would have made the relevant approach to the club. Edited May 17, 2018 by Auld Heid 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrimpLok Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 7 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: Newport also head over the Tay Bridge for their soccer fix, IIRC. I thought you'd missed King's Park in Scottish AFL but having investigated it's come as a revelation to me they're from Glasgow not Stirling . Conversely - in the Stirling & District AFA you have: * Barrhill and Harestanes (from Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch in East Dunbartonshire) * Chryston, Carbrain, Condorrat, Drumpellier, MLSL and Springhill (from in and around Cumbernauld, Coatbridge and Shotts in North Lanarkshire). If we're talking about exceptions to "groupings" of the old local government regions then Langholm is in D&G, and Biggar in Lanarkshire, but both play in Border AFA. However as with your examples it's all for logical geographical reasons. Indeed some small counties/districts would never have had their own amateur leagues. Days of Edinburgh teams in the Caledonian AFL and Scottish AFL ended sometime ago. Montrose Roselea are from Angus but play in North Juniors (indeed they had to spend a year in its West District!). Dunipace were a Stirlingshire club playing in West Juniors but going EOSL. Think I'm right in saying that Harthill itself is in Lanarkshire but their ground, outside the village as you approach from the east, is in West Lothian. Yes Harthill Royal play in Greenrigg, where several hundred houses form the West Lothian part of Harthill. This anomaly was identified for correction in 1976 with the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland proposing to put all of Harthill into Motherwell district and Strathclyde region. The plan was “prayed against” in the House of Commons by the late Tam Dalyell, MP for West Lothian and so the transfer was dropped. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Tayport do not have a team in the Midlands. Newport have 2 teams in the Midlands.In general amateurs Dundee also now actually has a thriving Saturday morning league structure that is affiliated to the safa.Fife thistle B from balmullo in fife were also playing in that league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 6 hours ago, Auld Heid said: Totally agree. I'm not a big fan of the pyramid. That said through asking questions and listening I have no doubt moving is the best option. To not discuss with members is totally undemocratic and gives out the wrong message to members. Most who irrespective of views are united in the need and desire to discuss. Most are resigned to the fact there are no options with the EoS now available for 2018/19. Or there probably would have been members who would have made the relevant approach to the club. There are still options to join the EoS for 2018/19. The league's aim was to have 2 X 16 divisions, both at Tier 6. Thirteen new clubs have joined making a total of 26, so there are still 6 vacancies at tier 6. The EoS issued a statement that it will accept and consider "late applications" providing these are received BEFORE its AGM on 7th June. Two late applications have been received, with some other junior clubs considering whether to apply (Bo'ness has called a members meeting next Monday). Don't Linlithgow's Members know this ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Robert James said: There are still options to join the EoS for 2018/19. The league's aim was to have 2 X 16 divisions, both at Tier 6. Thirteen new clubs have joined making a total of 26, so there are still 6 vacancies at tier 6. The EoS issued a statement that it will accept and consider "late applications" providing these are received BEFORE its AGM on 7th June. Two late applications have been received, with some other junior clubs considering whether to apply (Bo'ness has called a members meeting next Monday). Don't Linlithgow's Members know this ? They are unlikely to discuss it before their weekly meeting on Monday - the wheels don't move fast.........!!!!!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumphy_man Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 5/17/2018 at 12:59, Robert James said: There are still options to join the EoS for 2018/19. The league's aim was to have 2 X 16 divisions, both at Tier 6. Thirteen new clubs have joined making a total of 26, so there are still 6 vacancies at tier 6. The EoS issued a statement that it will accept and consider "late applications" providing these are received BEFORE its AGM on 7th June. Two late applications have been received, with some other junior clubs considering whether to apply (Bo'ness has called a members meeting next Monday). Don't Linlithgow's Members know this ? Isn't Craigroyston one of them as they're leaving the juniors as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 According to their twitter feed - following a special meeting of the committee of Dunbar United earlier they have submitted an application to join the East of Scotland League for next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 5/14/2018 at 18:24, Ali_Wee_Jag said: Quit the ship stirring Burnie Man. I’ve said already, Dunbar Utd ARE NOT ONE!! No mays or may nots about it. Jeez!! Oops... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Tbf only 3-4 weeks ago they unanimously agreed to remain Junior as that's what their manager / players wished going by this from the East Lothian Courier (May 3rd). Must've felt different on reflection. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/sport/16190106.Three_East_Lothian_football_clubs_set_to_leave_juniors_set_up/ ...If the three clubs do move, it will mean Dunbar United will be the only county club left in the junior set-up for the 2018/19 season. Malcolm Jones, club secretary, told the Courier: “At a recent meeting of the committee and management it was unanimously agreed that Dunbar United would remain a junior football club. “The ongoing commitment of the management and players to the club was primary in the decision made by the committee.” Today (Thursday) is the deadline for the 13 clubs accepted into the senior set-up to confirm their move, after which an official statement is expected from the East of Scotland League committee. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Good news. Makes sense considering that Preston and Ormiston are already EoS and Musselburgh, Haddington and Tranent are moving across. Would have left Dunbar as the only East Lothian junior side. I assume that made them change their mind so drastically from a few weeks ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Makes sense with who’s also making the switch in East Lothian 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Surely Newtongrange, Penicuik and Arniston are going to move over as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Dunbar bring a ground with floodlights, a micro climate that means games are quite often on in the winter (it's Scotland's sunniest place!), a hard working committee and bloody nice pies. There's also a bar in the Hallhill Centre next to the ground. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Its a cracking wee ground, and great for all you trainspotters as well as that's the ECML right behind one of the goals.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 It is also always blowing a gale there, and they need some decent cover. Surface is always spot on though and bar is good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld duffer Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 It is also always blowing a gale there, and they need some decent cover. Surface is always spot on though and bar is good. Sunniest place in Scotland aswell Burnie man [emoji6] Pic from yesterday’s game 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I don't think I have ever been there when it's been sunny! that must be photoshopped 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld duffer Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Its a cracking wee ground, and great for all you trainspotters as well as that's the ECML right behind one of the goals.. There ye go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld duffer Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I don't think I have ever been there when it's been sunny! that must be photoshopped Get down next season top up yer tan [emoji6] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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