edinabear Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 The potential issue I can see arising now in the East is if a Junior club does not move in the next couple of years then they could find themselves even further down the Pyramid in an East of Scotland League 2. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 In an ideal world, there would be a Highland League, Lowland League West and Lowland League East. As that seems unlikely any time soon, I'd like to see (at some point), them forming some kind of Lowland League Division One West and East where they invite applications from clubs. There would be some kind of licensing rule (although maybe something which gives clubs a year or so to gain a licence) and the leagues would slot in below the Lowland League. You'd get any of the East/South of Scotland clubs who have a licence/potential to get one and who are actually interested in the pyramid joining along with juniors and any other interested clubs. Whatever remains could stay as the East/South of Scotland Leagues below that (the majority of clubs in both leagues would probably stay where they are anyway; particularly in the South of Scotland League). Of course, all of that would depend on clubs actually applying from the juniors but it would be one way of avoiding clubs having to work their way through the East/South Leagues (and potentially two divisions of the EoS League longer term) and could let a group of juniors join at once and retain their rivalries/general standard of football. Not expecting it any time soon but could work one day down the line. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 6 hours ago, edinabear said: The potential issue I can see arising now in the East is if a Junior club does not move in the next couple of years then they could find themselves even further down the Pyramid in an East of Scotland League 2. Ooooft good post 6 hours ago, Bishoptonbankie said: Shhhh dont tell them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) On 01/12/2017 at 18:04, stanley said: In an ideal world, there would be a Highland League, Lowland League West and Lowland League East. How would that work with the promotion playoff to League Two? Edited December 20, 2017 by Ginaro 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 16 hours ago, Ginaro said: How would that work with the promotion playoff to League Two? When this gets mentioned it's usually bottom of League Two and the 3 Regional Champions in a blind draw, semis then finals. If you can fit in the Premiership, Championship & League One Playoffs at the end of the season, you can certainly do the same for League Two. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surely not! Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 When this gets mentioned it's usually bottom of League Two and the 3 Regional Champions in a blind draw, semis then finals. If you can fit in the Premiership, Championship & League One Playoffs at the end of the season, you can certainly do the same for League Two. This would be my preferred format but playoffs involving the HL have always been at the weekend. The spfl playoffs always happen with at least one midweek match per round 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwl123 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I think the fact that there are several Lowland League clubs without floodlights precludes midweek playoffs. All the Highland League clubs are capable of playing midweek as they have the necessary fllodlights 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig fae the Vale Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I think the fact that there are several Lowland League clubs without floodlights precludes midweek playoffs. All the Highland League clubs are capable of playing midweek as they have the necessary fllodlights I didn't actually consciously realise that it's actually a quarter of the league that have no floodlights, although as far as I'm aware Selkirk have plans to put them in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Selkirk have lights up... but apparently there is some problem with the power connection. They were down to host Dalbeattie on midweek in August but it was off and their recent games have been 2pms. Vale and Whitehill have had tentative plans over the years but I don't think anything is imminent there or at CSS. I think the other issue could be unfair advantage or disadvantage. If you think about it, there'd be nothing stopping the current Highland-Lowland playoff being Wednesday-Saturday... indeed it would allow the leagues to finish a week later. However you'd have had Brora coming to Edinburgh midweek but City travelling to Sutherland on weekend and so on when both had finished "equal" 43rd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 On 27/12/2017 at 16:42, HibeeJibee said: Selkirk have lights up... but apparently there is some problem with the power connection. They were down to host Dalbeattie on midweek in August but it was off and their recent games have been 2pms. Vale and Whitehill have had tentative plans over the years but I don't think anything is imminent there or at CSS. I think the other issue could be unfair advantage or disadvantage. If you think about it, there'd be nothing stopping the current Highland-Lowland playoff being Wednesday-Saturday... indeed it would allow the leagues to finish a week later. However you'd have had Brora coming to Edinburgh midweek but City travelling to Sutherland on weekend and so on when both had finished "equal" 43rd. I'm sure wee Tam was saying something about having plans to get lights eventually the last time I bumped into him. Maybe they should dig up the set going to waste on the old pitch near Drylaw Polis Station! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Dalkeith Thistle could be joining next season according to the rumours on the Juniors forum??? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinabear Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Well there is unofficially 3 places left in the East of Scotland. If Dalkeith are taking one I wonder who will get the other two. Linlithgow and Bonnyrigg would be the most obvious choice. They better move soon before the league gets full up! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefc Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 This is where it gets interesting if clubs want to be Licenced and part of the pyramid, once these spaces are gone you would feel the chance for SJFA clubs being part of pyramid or Licenced within the next few years would be gone unless they have a 2nd EOS League or a LL East/West. The SJFA may well have a plan to help their more ambitious clubs with this,p. Clydebank are rumoured to be ready to apply subject to members vote, leaves 1 space. Big Junior teams once everyone is implemented in the pyramid could be at least 2 Leagues below the LL, it could be years before they reach the LL if that’s where they want to be. You could effectively have Dalkeith as the main attraction in the region if they can get to the LL with the guaranteed Scottish Cup (subject to licence) and extra finances over Junior clubs to upgrade facilities and compete for the better players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 15 hours ago, kefc said: You could effectively have Dalkeith as the main attraction in the region if they can get to the LL with the guaranteed Scottish Cup (subject to licence) and extra finances over Junior clubs to upgrade facilities and compete for the better players. It's 3.5 miles as the crow flies from Dalkeith's park to Whitehill Welfare, they're hardly breaking new ground! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefc Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hearing from a couple of people that the EOS League might be open to an 18 Team League from next season depending on applicants. There could also be a possibility of 2 divisions being made up if applications exceed 18 teams with the possibility of the teams at the lower end of the current EOS League choosing to go drop out to the newly formed 2nd division so they can be at a more competitive level. With more promotion and relegation spots being discussed with the LL it’s fairly forward thinking by the people in charge. Dalkeith, Clydebank and a possible 3rd Club in East Lothian all applied or looking to apply for next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jambo-rocker Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, kefc said: Hearing from a couple of people that the EOS League might be open to an 18 Team League from next season depending on applicants. There could also be a possibility of 2 divisions being made up if applications exceed 18 teams with the possibility of the teams at the lower end of the current EOS League choosing to go drop out to the newly formed 2nd division so they can be at a more competitive level. With more promotion and relegation spots being discussed with the LL it’s fairly forward thinking by the people in charge. Dalkeith, Clydebank and a possible 3rd Club in East Lothian all applied or looking to apply for next season. Do you mean that you've heard that a third club from East Lothian have applied or are you merely hoping? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefc Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 37 minutes ago, the jambo-rocker said: Do you mean that you've heard that a third club from East Lothian have applied or are you merely hoping? I heard a 3rd club are looking into applying although I’m not sure what stage they are at. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jambo-rocker Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I heard a 3rd club are looking into applying although I’m not sure what stage they are at. Thanks. I'd personally like to see Haddington make the jump, but they seem to be doing alright where they are atm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, kefc said: with the possibility of the teams at the lower end of the current EOS League choosing to go drop out to the newly formed 2nd division so they can be at a more competitive level. This is the bit for me that makes sense. No club wants to admit they’re struggling results wise, but surely if two leagues come about, it might put off bigger named clubs from joining, having to go through a second division first and the drubbings that would inevitably happen for me anyway, aren’t nice to watch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinabear Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, kefc said: Hearing from a couple of people that the EOS League might be open to an 18 Team League from next season depending on applicants. There could also be a possibility of 2 divisions being made up if applications exceed 18 teams with the possibility of the teams at the lower end of the current EOS League choosing to go drop out to the newly formed 2nd division so they can be at a more competitive level. With more promotion and relegation spots being discussed with the LL it’s fairly forward thinking by the people in charge. Dalkeith, Clydebank and a possible 3rd Club in East Lothian all applied or looking to apply for next season. If Clydebank are serious about joining the Pyramid I would have thought they would have been a prominent voice in setting up the West of Scotland League. Although, perhaps they view the East of Scotland as an easier pathway 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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